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Darling in the FranXX

Synopsis: In the distant future, humanity was led to almost extinction by giant beasts known as klaxosaurs, forcing survivors to take refuge in massive fortress cities called plantations. Children raised here are trained for pilot giant mechanism known as franxx-the unique weapons known to be effective against klaxosaurs-pairs of boys. Created for the sole purpose of piloting these machines, these children know nothing from the outside world and can only prove their existence defending their race.

Hiro, an aspiring Franxx pilot, lost his motivation and self -confidence after failing a fitness test. Ignoring the graduation ceremony of his class, Hiro retreats to a forest lake, where he meets a mysterious girl with two horns growing in the head. She presents herself for her code name Zero, who is known for belonging to a infamous Franxx pilot known as "Partner Assassin." Before Hiro can digest the meeting, the plantation is shaken by a sudden attack from Klaxossaur. Zero two involve the creature in their Franxx, but is strongly damaged on the skirmish and falls near Hiro. Finding her dead partner, Zero Two invites Hiro to pilot mecha with her, and the duo easily defeats Klaxosaur in the following fight. With a new partner by his side, Hiro had a chance of redemption for his past failures, but at what cost?

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- Information
- Trailer/OP
- Curiosities
- Manga and Products
- Characters
- Summary
- FAQ
- Games, OVAs, Movies
- Meaning
- Related
- FAQ

Information

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Anime Names

  • Anime Name: Darling in the FranXX
  • Anime Name in Japanese: ダーリン・イン・ザ・フランキス
  • Anime Name in English: DARLING in the FRANXX
  • Other names: FranXX

Production information

  • Producers: Aniplex, Khara, Movic, Ultra Super Pictures, Lucent Pictures Entertainment, Tokyo MX, Nagoya Broadcasting Network, Asahi Broadcasting, BS11, Lawson, ABC Animation, Rialto Entertainment
  • Licensors: Funimation
  • Studios: A-1 Pictures, Trigger, CloverWorks

Anime Information

  • Type: TV
  • Episodes: 24
  • Date: 43113 - Jul. 7, 2018 - Saturdays in 2330 (JST)
  • Genres: Action, drama, romance, science fiction
  • Subjects: Mecha
  • Target: Shounen

Anime Reviews

  • note: 7.231
  • Popularity: 912548

Video Trailer/Opening

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  • Name: Darling in the FranXX Trailer/OP
  • Cover: https://skdesu.com/animage/90408.jpg
  • Date: 2023-06-29T07:10:54-03:00

    • Curiosities

    Below is the main curiosities of the anime "Darling in the FranXX": 

    • The anime was created in a collaboration between Trigger studio and A-1 Pictures studio.
    • The name "Franxx" is a reference to the X chromosome, which is responsible for determining females.
    • The main characters, Zero Two and Hiro, were inspired by characters from other anime: King Ayanami by Neon Genesis Evangelion and Kamina de Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann.
    • The anime was directed by Atsushi Nishigori, who worked as an animator in anime such as Gurren Lagann and Kill La Kill.
    • The anime soundtrack consisted of Asami Tachibana, who also worked on the anime soundtrack like Haikyuu !! and Fate/zero.
    • The anime was displayed in Adult Swim's Toonami programming block in the United States.
    • The anime was nominated for the best animation series award at Crunchyroll Anime Awards
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    Manga and Products from Darling in the FranXX

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    Main Characters

    Below is the main characters of: "Darling in the FranXX"With your voice actors and a brief description of the character: 

    • Hiro (Yūto Uemura) - The protagonist of the story, a young rider who seeks to find his purpose in life.
    • Zero Two (Haruka Tomatsu) - A mysterious girl with horns who is Hiro's partner at Franxx.
    • Ichigo (Kana Ichinose) - The leader of the Franxx squad, who has conflicting feelings by Hiro.
    • Goro (Yūichirō Umehara) - Hiro's best friend and a skilled pilot.
    • Miku (Nanami Yamashita) - One of the squad riders, which is known for his strong personality.
    • ZOROME (Mutsumi Tamura) - One of the squad riders, which often acts arrogant and childish.
    • Futoshi (Hiroki Gotō) - Another squad pilot, which is known for its great appetite.
    • Kokoro (Saori Hayami) - One of the squad's pilots, which is kind and loving with the other members.
    • Mitsuru (Yūma Uchida) - A skilled pilot who has a complicated relationship with Hiro.
    • Ikuno (Shizuka Ishigami) - The last pilot of the squad, which is reserved and often remains far from others.

    Summary and events

    1. History takes place in the distant future, where humanity lives in moving cities called plantations.
    2. Young people are created in special facilities called "BirdCage", where they are trained to ride giant robots called Franxx.
    3. The protagonist, Hiro, is a young man who has lost his ability to drive Franxx and feels purposeless in life.
    4. He meets Zero Two, a mysterious girl with horns and special combat skills, who becomes her Franxx partner.
    5. Hiro and Zero Two fall in love and find that they have a special connection that allows them to fly Franxx together with great effectiveness.
    6. They join a team of Franxx riders, led by Ichigo, and fight against creatures called Klaxosaurs, who threaten humanity.
    7. As history advances, secrets are revealed about the true nature of Franxx, plantations and klaxosaurs.
    8. Hiro and Zero Two face challenges in their relationship, including the discovery that Zero Two is a hybrid human and klaxosaur creature.
    9. In the end, Hiro and Zero Two sacrifice their lives to save humanity and end the threat of the Klaxosaurs.

    What happens in the end?

    At the end of the manga of Darling in the Franxx, humanity can finally break free from the oppression of the Klaxosaurs and the vir. Hiro and Zero Two sacrifice themselves to save the earth, but are reincarnated as normal human children in a peaceful world. The other characters also find happiness and peace in their lives.

    GAMES, MOVIES, OVAs and SPECIALS

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    See below a list of OVAs, Specials, and Movies related to anime: Darling in the FranXX

    • Movie 1: Darling in the FranXX: The Movie - Beast and the Prince
    • Movie 2: Darling in the FranXX: The Movie - Code:002
    • OVA 1: Darling in the FranXX: Episode 24
    • Special 1: Darling in the FranXX: Special

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    Meaning of Darling in the FranXX

    Let's look at the translation of each word and explanation of the anime's name: 

    ダーリン・イン・ザ・フランキス
    • ダリンリン (dārin) - dear, beloved
    • イン (in) - in
    • ザ (za) - O
    • フランキス (Furankisu) - Name of the robotic weapon used by the characters
    The name of the anime, "Darling in the Franxx", can be translated as "dear in Franxx". Franxx is the name of the robotic weapon used by the characters to fight giant monsters. The name suggests a romance among the main characters, who pilot Franxx together, while fighting to protect humanity.

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    FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

    Darling in the FranXX has a total of 24 episodes. This number may not represent all seasons.
    You can watch the anime Darling in the FranXX on Crunchyroll, Netflix, or any other streaming site where the work is available. Availability will depend on your current location.
    The decision to produce new seasons of the anime Darling in the FranXX usually depends on various factors, such as DVD/Blu-ray sales, merchandise, popularity of the original material. This information can be found throughout the page. The anime's popularity reached on "MyAnimeList" the following number of members: 912548