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DARLING in the FRANXX

★8.5 2018 1 Season TV-MA

The distant future: Humanity established the mobile fort city, Plantation, upon the ruined wasteland. Within the city were pilot quarters, Mistilteinn, otherwise known as the “Birdcage.” That is where the children live... Their only mission in life was the fight. Their enemies are the mysterious giant organisms known as Kyoryu. The children operate robots known as FRANXX in order to face these still unseen enemies. Among them was a boy who was once called a child prodigy: Code number 016, Hiro. One day, a mysterious girl called Zero Two appears in front of Hiro. “I’ve found you, my Darling.”

Seasons & episodes

1 season · 24 episodes

Alone and Lonesome

Episode 01

Alone and Lonesome

Jan 13, 2018 · 24 min

The land has fallen into ruin, and children represent the last hope for humanity. One of them, Hiro, fails to live up to that purpose and decides to walk away from it all.... until he meets a girl with horns.

What It Means to Connect

Episode 02

What It Means to Connect

Jan 20, 2018 · 24 min

The parasites struggle to come to terms with Hiro being the one who piloted Strelizia. Even Hiro can't really believe it himself. Things come to a head when he's ordered to participate in a mock battle.

Fighting Puppet

Episode 03

Fighting Puppet

Jan 27, 2018 · 24 min

After their failure in the startup trial, things are awkward between Ichigo and Hiro, who decides to ask to ride with Zero Two again.

Flap Flap

Episode 04

Flap Flap

Feb 3, 2018 · 24 min

With the squad still feeling the aftershocks of the previous mission, things come to a head as the leaders run out of patience and decide to summon Strelizia back to the front lines.

Your Thorn, My Badge

Episode 05

Your Thorn, My Badge

Feb 9, 2018 · 24 min

It's time for Plantations 13 and 26 to start kissing, and the squad prepares for the huge battle this will cause. They also have to get used to Hiro being Zero Two's partner, and so does he.

DARLING in the FRANXX

Episode 06

DARLING in the FRANXX

Feb 16, 2018 · 24 min

Ichigo, Goro, and the rest of Squad 13 engage in a battle far more dangerous than any they've fought before, all while having their mind preyed on by the fact that this will be Hiro's third ride with Zero Two.

Shooting Star Moratorium

Episode 07

Shooting Star Moratorium

Feb 23, 2018 · 24 min

Squad 13 is given a much-needed break after defending the kissing plantations in a fierce battle. They head to an unexpected location and find something even more unexpected

Boys x Girls

Episode 08

Boys x Girls

Mar 2, 2018 · 24 min

The boys get caught in a compromising situation, causing a rift within Squad 13. Will they be able to bridge this divide? And how will Zero Two react to the most human of spats?

Triangle Bomb

Episode 09

Triangle Bomb

Mar 9, 2018 · 24 min

Soon after Goro becomes keenly aware of his feelings, he is put in a perilous situation. How will he and Ichigo respond in this do-or-die scenario?

The City of Eternity

Episode 10

The City of Eternity

Mar 16, 2018 · 24 min

APE decide to give Squad 13 a reward in order to accelerate their development. The ceremony is held in a place Zorome has always dreamed of living in, and there he meets someone he has always wanted to meet.

Partner Shuffle

Episode 11

Partner Shuffle

Mar 23, 2018 · 24 min

Squad 13's growth has been remarkable, but Chlorophytum's score keeps going down. With this in mind, Nana and Hachi propose a partner shuffle, which finds an unexpected taker.

The Garden Where It All Began

Episode 12

The Garden Where It All Began

Mar 30, 2018 · 24 min

Squad 13 heads back to the Garden for testing, with Zero Two's emotional state worsening by the day. They run into Nine Alpha, who offers some insight about her, but the most revealing words come straight from the horse's mouth...

The Beast and the Prince

Episode 13

The Beast and the Prince

Apr 6, 2018 · 24 min

In the deepest, darkest parts of a forest lived a strong and beautiful beast princess. Beckoned by the moonlight, she wandered into a land of humans, and in the moonlit garden of a small castle, she fell in love with a prince.

Punishment and Confession

Episode 14

Punishment and Confession

Apr 14, 2018 · 24 min

The information regarding Hiro's condition changes the entire dynamic of Squad 13, much to Zero Two's chagrin. She only wants to speak to Hiro, but people stand in her way one after another.

Jian

Episode 15

Jian

Apr 20, 2018 · 24 min

The fierce battle to take the Grand Crevasse begins, and Hiro is forced to watch from the sidelines. Zero Two may have left, but Squad 13 is still concerned about the way she fights.

Days of Our Lives

Episode 16

Days of Our Lives

Apr 27, 2018 · 24 min

The parasites' living situation has changed drastically after the battle for Gran Crevasse. Zero Two's attitude toward them seems to have changed drastically, too.

Eden

Episode 17

Eden

May 11, 2018 · 24 min

Having seized Gran Crevasse, emissaries are sent out to demand the surrender of the klaxosaurs' leader. Meanwhile, the Nines visit Squad 13, and there a shocking discovery is made.

When the Sakura Blooms

Episode 18

When the Sakura Blooms

May 18, 2018 · 24 min

Squad 13 is told they will be abandoning Mistilteinn soon, and they decide to go out with a bang by making one last memory of their lives there.

Inhumanity

Episode 19

Inhumanity

May 25, 2018 · 24 min

Dr. Franxx confronts the APE brass about what they did to Kokoro and Mitsuru, and their attitude makes him reflect on his past, the choices he and humanity made, and the path they took.

A New World

Episode 20

A New World

Jun 8, 2018 · 24 min

Humanity's operation to wipe out the klaxosaurs once and for all begins, and APE sends Strelizia to take control of Star Entity, the enemy's biggest weapon. However, the klaxosaur princess has other ideas.

For You, My Love

Episode 21

For You, My Love

Jun 15, 2018 · 24 min

There appears to be no escape from the impending destruction of Earth. But at the end of the world, Zero Two decides that she will keep her promise, no matter what.

Stargazers

Episode 22

Stargazers

Jun 22, 2018 · 24 min

Hiro is left shattered with an unresponsive Zero Two, and the children struggle to come to terms with the aftermath. Left all alone to battle for their survival, what path will they choose to take?

DARLING in the FRANXX

Episode 23

DARLING in the FRANXX

Jun 29, 2018 · 24 min

The gang heads off to space to fight in what they believe to be the final battle. Meanwhile, Kokoro and Mitsuru stay behind to fight a battle of their own.

Never Let Me Go

Episode 24

Never Let Me Go

Jul 6, 2018 · 24 min

While Hiro and Zero Two head to VIRM's home planet to defeat them, the rest of Squad 13 do their best to get life on Earth back on track.

About the series

DARLING in the FRANXX poster
Audience score
★ 8.5 /10

based on 1,958 votes

Synopsis

The distant future: Humanity established the mobile fort city, Plantation, upon the ruined wasteland. Within the city were pilot quarters, Mistilteinn, otherwise known as the “Birdcage.” That is where the children live... Their only mission in life was the fight. Their enemies are the mysterious giant organisms known as Kyoryu. The children operate robots known as FRANXX in order to face these still unseen enemies. Among them was a boy who was once called a child prodigy: Code number 016, Hiro. One day, a mysterious girl called Zero Two appears in front of Hiro. “I’ve found you, my Darling.”

AnimationDramaSci-Fi & FantasyComedy

Cast

8 principal cast

Yuto Uemura

Yuto Uemura

Hiro (voice)

Haruka Tomatsu

Haruka Tomatsu

Zero Two (voice)

Kana Ichinose

Kana Ichinose

Ichigo (voice)

Yuuichirou Umehara

Yuuichirou Umehara

Gorou (voice)

Nanami Yamashita

Nanami Yamashita

Miku (voice)

Saori Hayami

Saori Hayami

Kokoro (voice)

Marina Inoue

Marina Inoue

Nana (voice)

Shizuka Ishigami

Shizuka Ishigami

Ikuno (voice)

Where to watch DARLING in the FRANXX

DARLING in the FRANXX is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The animation has 1 season and 24 total episodes, rated 8.5/10 by 1,958 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does DARLING in the FRANXX have?

DARLING in the FRANXX has 1 season with 24 episodes in total.

Is DARLING in the FRANXX still on the air?

DARLING in the FRANXX has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs DARLING in the FRANXX?

DARLING in the FRANXX airs on TOKYO MX.

When did DARLING in the FRANXX first air?

DARLING in the FRANXX first aired on January 13, 2018.

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