DARLING in the FRANXX
Darling in the FranXX
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Synopsis
In the distant future, humanity has been driven to near-extinction by giant beasts known as Klaxosaurs, forcing the surviving humans to take refuge in massive fortress cities called Plantations. Children raised here are trained to pilot giant mechas known as FranXX—the only weapons known to be effective against the Klaxosaurs—in boy-girl pairs. Bred for the sole purpose of piloting these machines, these children know nothing of the outside world and are only able to prove their existence by defending their race. Hiro, an aspiring FranXX pilot, has lost his motivation and self-confidence after failing an aptitude test. Skipping out on his class' graduation ceremony, Hiro retreats to a forest lake, where he encounters a mysterious girl with two horns growing out of her head. She introduces herself by her codename Zero Two, which is known to belong to an infamous FranXX pilot known as the "Partner Killer." Before Hiro can digest the encounter, the Plantation is rocked by a sudden Klaxosaur attack. Zero Two engages the creature in her FranXX, but it is heavily damaged in the skirmish and crashes near Hiro. Finding her partner dead, Zero Two invites Hiro to pilot the mecha with her, and the duo easily defeats the Klaxosaur in the ensuing fight. With a new partner by his side, Hiro has been given a chance at redemption for his past failures, but at what cost?[Written by MAL Rewrite]
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About DARLING in the FRANXX
DARLING in the FRANXX arrives as an action anime by A-1 Pictures, Trigger, CloverWorks (2018), and the premise is easy to summarize. The premise: In the distant future, humanity has been driven to near-extinction by giant beasts known as Klaxosaurs, forcing the surviving humans to take refuge in massive fortress cities called Plantations. Children raised here are trained to pilot giant mechas known as FranXX—the only weapons known to be effective against the Klaxosaurs—in boy-girl pairs.
Another thread: Bred for the sole purpose of piloting these machines, these children know nothing of the outside world and are only able to prove their existence by defending their race. Hiro, an aspiring FranXX pilot, has lost his motivation and self-confidence after failing an aptitude test. Skipping out on his class' graduation ceremony, Hiro retreats to a forest lake, where he encounters a mysterious girl with two horns growing out of her head.
As an action title, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. It will appeal most to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights.
Production & Appeal
A-1 Pictures, Trigger, CloverWorks is the studio behind DARLING in the FRANXX, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. Because it leans on action, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. At 7.4/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. Released in 2018, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What order should I watch DARLING in the FRANXX in?
- Watch DARLING in the FRANXX in release order, starting from Episode 1 on this site. If other seasons, movies or specials exist, they are linked from the series page.
- Is DARLING in the FRANXX still airing?
- DARLING in the FRANXX is currently listed as finished airing. All episodes are available to stream now.
- Is DARLING in the FRANXX worth watching?
- It holds a 7.4/10 community score and is tagged action, sci-fi and romance. If that mix appeals to you, it is a good candidate.
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