Ako Shares The Darwin Incident Anime Ending Song Music Video
Japanese alternative pop artist Ako (stylized as a子) has recently released the music video for “Turn It Up,” which serves as the ending theme (ED) for the winter 2026 anime series The Darwin Incident (Darwin Jihen).
The song and video were released on January 21, 2026, coinciding with the anime’s broadcast. Here is the breakdown of what makes this release notable:
About the Song: “Turn It Up”
- Genre-Blending Sound: The track is described as a “genre-blurring” anthem that mixes elements of jazz, rock, and pop. It features Ako’s signature “whisper voice” layered over a complex production.
- Antagonist Perspective: Uniquely, the song is written from the perspective of the Animal Liberation Alliance (ALA), the extremist antagonist group in the series.
- Thematic Depth: Both the English and Japanese lyrics explore themes of identity, morality, and the meaning of life, mirroring the social thriller aspects of the manga.
- World-Class Production: The track was mixed by Nathan Boddy, who has worked with major international artists like PinkPantheress, Olivia Dean, and NewJeans.
The Music Video (MV)
The MV was released via IRORI Records / PONY CANYON and visually reflects the “restless hybrid” nature of the music. Ako, a long-time fan of Shun Umezawa’s original manga, intended the song and video to act as a “dialogue” with the story rather than just a standard tie-in.
