DARLING in the FRANXX
A science-fiction ensemble drama about children raised to pilot FRANXX weapons in a ruined future, centered on Hiro and the horned Zero Two as they seek their own way of life and uncover humanity's hidden history.
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- SF / ロボット / 青春 / 恋愛
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- Anime / Manga
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DARLING in the FRANXX — Timeline12 events
APE exploits magma energy and the klaxosaurs emerge
In 2025 APE discovers magma energy, pushing humanity toward immortality research. As Earth's environment deteriorates, klaxosaurs emerge from underground in 2037 and war begins.
Vol.TVアニメ ダーリン・イン・ザ・フランキス 第19話 人ならざるモノたちCh. — Backstory in the official Episode 19 synopsis. ↗
Hiro meets Zero Two and pilots Strelizia with her
After failing his aptitude test, Code 016 Hiro meets the horned Code 002 Zero Two at a forest pond. During a klaxosaur attack, they board Strelizia and fight together for the first time.
Vol.TVアニメ ダーリン・イン・ザ・フランキス 第1話 独りとヒトリCh. — First battle covered by the official Episode 1 synopsis. ↗
Hiro survives the third ride and becomes Zero Two's partner
Aware of Zero Two's reputation for killing partners, Hiro undertakes their third sortie. He survives beyond his physical limits and is subsequently accepted as her official partner in Squad 13.
Vol.TVアニメ ダーリン・イン・ザ・フランキス 第6話 ダーリン・イン・ザ・フランクスCh. — Official Episodes 4–7 synopses. ↗
Squad 13 begins questioning the old civilization and adult society
After seeing remnants of earlier human life in seaside ruins, Squad 13 enters a plantation city and finds its adults living in isolation. The children begin questioning the society they protect.
Vol.TVアニメ ダーリン・イン・ザ・フランキス 第10話 永遠の街Ch. — Official Episodes 7 and 10 synopses. ↗
Hiro and Zero Two recover their childhood memories
After returning to the Garden, Hiro connects deeply with the increasingly unstable Zero Two. They recover the memory of meeting as children, when he helped her escape and gave her a name.
Vol.TVアニメ ダーリン・イン・ザ・フランキス 第13話 まものと王子様Ch. — Official Episodes 12–13 synopses. ↗
Separated, Hiro and Zero Two reunite in battle
The pair are separated because of Hiro's physical changes, but seek each other out and reunite during the Grand Crevasse operation. They apologize for their misunderstandings and return to battle in Strelizia.
Vol.TVアニメ ダーリン・イン・ザ・フランキス 第15話 比翼の鳥Ch. — Official Episodes 14–15 synopses. ↗
Squad 13 begins living independently at Mistilteinn
About a month after Plantation 13 is destroyed, Squad 13—abandoned by the adults—begins maintaining its own food and living conditions as Mistilteinn's systems fail.
Vol.TVアニメ ダーリン・イン・ザ・フランキス 第16話 ぼくたちの日々Ch. — Official Episode 16 synopsis. ↗
Mitsuru and Kokoro marry, then APE erases their memories
Before leaving Mistilteinn, Squad 13 holds a handmade wedding for Mitsuru and Kokoro. APE's Nines then seize the couple and erase the memories of their relationship.
Vol.TVアニメ ダーリン・イン・ザ・フランキス 第18話 桜の花が咲く頃にCh. — Events covered by the official Episodes 17–18 synopses. ↗
VIRM's invasion and APE's true nature are revealed
After the Klaxosaur Princess takes Strelizia and activates the Star Entity, VIRM descends on the battlefield. The children learn that VIRM, which controlled APE, was the true invading force manipulating Earth.
Vol.TVアニメ ダーリン・イン・ザ・フランキス 第21話 大好きなあなたのためにCh. — Official Episodes 20–21 synopses. ↗
The survivors begin rebuilding while Zero Two's mind remains in space
After the klaxosaurs pursue VIRM into space, the surviving children begin rebuilding life on the ruined Earth. Zero Two's body is unresponsive, and Hiro realizes that her mind remains in space with Strelizia Apus.
Vol.TVアニメ ダーリン・イン・ザ・フランキス 第22話 スターゲイザーCh. — Official Episode 22 synopsis. ↗
Hiro reunites with Zero Two in space
Determined to reunite with Zero Two, Hiro launches into space with his Squad 13 companions. He reaches Strelizia Apus amid the battle with VIRM near Mars and joins with Zero Two again.
Vol.TVアニメ ダーリン・イン・ザ・フランキス 第23話 ダーリン・イン・ザ・フランキスCh. — Official Episode 23 synopsis. ↗
Hiro and Zero Two confront VIRM as a new generation grows on Earth
Hiro and Zero Two destroy VIRM's core at the edge of space and lose their lives. Their friends rebuild civilization and raise families on Earth, and much later two children evoking their souls meet beneath a tree.
Vol.TVアニメ ダーリン・イン・ザ・フランキス 第24話 わたしを離さないでCh. — Conclusion covered by the official Episode 24 synopsis. ↗
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