The official YouTube channel for Japanese singer-songwriter Ako started streaming a music video for her latest digital single song "Turn It Up," which is now featured as the ending theme for the winter 2026 TV anime The Darwin Incident . Ako "Turn It Up" Music Video The Darwin Incident Anime Creditless Ending Movie Ako made her major debut from Pony Canyon's IRORI Records label in February 2024. "Turn It Up," which released digitally on January 21, is her second anime tie-in song following "MOVE MOVE," the second opening theme for Me and the Alien MuMu (2025). "Actually, I was already a fan of the work before I even received the offer. When it was decided, I was first overjoyed that The Darwin Incident was getting an anime adaptation. Since it's a work full of shocking developments, I was thrilled imagining how I could create music that fits its worldview," said Ako on the anime's official website . "Since I felt this work tells the story of people with diverse roots, I created the music by blending genres that represent those various origins. The title 'Turn It Up' means 'Turn up the volume!' and I poured my thoughts about the stance of the organization opposing Charlie into the lyrics. I'd be thrilled if you could enjoy listening to the music at full blast." "Turn It Up" digital jacket Ako artist photo Katsuichi Nakayama ( Full Metal Panic! Invisible Victory ) acts as Chief Director, alongside Naokatsu Tsuda ( Tokyo 24th Ward ) as Director for The Darwin Incident at studio BELLNOX FILMS, with series composition by Shinichi Inozume ( Gleipnir ), character designs by Shinpei Tomooka ( TRINITY SEVEN ) and music by Alisa Okehazama ( JUJUTSU KAISEN ) and Mariko Horikawa. Kodansha USA publishes an official English version of the original manga by Shun Umezawa. Amazon Prime streams the series as it airs, and describes the anime: Charlie is one of a kind. As a half-human, half-chimpanzee Humanzee, his intellect and physical prowess is off the charts. Which is why The Animal Liberation Alliance, a terrorist group, wants him. And they will take extreme measures to get him. However, Charlie is determined to fight back for the sake of his loved ones. Source : Ako official YouTube channel , The Darwin Incident official website
