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DARLING in the FRANXX (2018)

Name: DARLING in the FRANXX
Genre: Animation, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy
Released: 2018-01-13
Duration: 24 min
Cast: Yuto Uemura, Haruka Tomatsu, Kana Ichinose, Yuuichirou Umehara, Nanami Yamashita

Japanese Series2018Rating 8.5 ★

📌 Available on Crunchyroll🛡️ Older teens 13+

📖 Story

In a distant future where humanity survives in underground fortress cities, a forgotten boy and a mysterious girl with horns discover an unexpected bond through piloting giant robots against massive creatures. DARLING in the FRANXX weaves together science fiction spectacle with intimate human connection, exploring what it means to truly exist when your entire purpose is defined by others. As Hiro and Zero Two's partnership deepens, the series questions the nature of freedom, identity, and love within a system designed to strip away individuality. What begins as a survival mission becomes an emotional awakening that challenges everything their world has taught them.

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13+Older teens

📌 TV Parental Guidelines

Family supervision is recommended for younger viewers.

Episode runtime

24 min

Original language

Japanese

Country of origin

Japan

Type

TV Series

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Episodes

Status

Ended

First air year

2018

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IMDb7.3/1019.4K votes73

TMDB8.5/101.9K votes85.1

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Cast & Crew

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DirectorAtsushi Nishigori

CastYuto UemuraHaruka TomatsuKana IchinoseYuuichirou UmeharaNanami Yamashita

ProductionYosuke Toba

MusicShoji HataSaori HayamiHaruka Tomatsu

CinematographyYuya Sakuma

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📺Seasons Guide

1 Season24 Episodes⏱ 24 min/ep

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Last aired: 2018

Season 1

🎬 24 episodes📅 2018⏱ 24 min

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Cast & crew

+2 more names

Yuto Uemura

Hiro (voice)

Haruka Tomatsu

Zero Two (voice)

Kana Ichinose

Ichigo (voice)

Yuuichirou Umehara

Gorou (voice)

Nanami Yamashita

Miku (voice)

Saori Hayami

Kokoro (voice)

Marina Inoue

Nana (voice)

Shizuka Ishigami

Ikuno (voice)

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Mutsumi Tamura

Zorome (voice)

Aoi Ichikawa

Mitsuru (voice)

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1What is the plot of DARLING in the FRANXX in brief?

The story takes place in an underground besieged city where children are forced to fight and obey. The protagonist Hiro is a boy who lost his shine after repeated failures, and a moment of change awaits him in this closed world.

2How many episodes are in the series and what is the duration of each episode?

The series contains 24 episodes, with each episode lasting 24 minutes. All 24 episodes are contained in one season.

3When was this series released?

DARLING in the FRANXX was released in 2018 as an animated drama and science fiction series.

4Who is the director of the series?

The series is directed by 錦織敦史, combining elements of drama, science fiction, and comedy in a story set in a besieged underground city.

5What genres and categories does the series fall under?

The series falls under: Animation, Drama, Science Fiction & Fantasy, and Comedy. It blends deep dramatic elements with lighter moments.

6Is the series complete or still in production?

The series is complete with one season containing 24 episodes released in 2018, and all episodes are available to watch.