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Darling in the Franxx

Original title: DARLING in the FRANXX
  • TV Series
  • 2018
  • TV-14
  • 24m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
18K
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POPULARITY
2,045
361
Darling in the Franxx (2018)
In a world where future where humanity has been driven to endangerment by giant beasts, a strike force is assembled to destroy the monsters and save the world.
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Adult AnimationAnimeComing-of-AgeDystopian Sci-FiHand-Drawn AnimationKaijuMechaPsychological DramaSurvivalAction

In a future world where humanity has been driven to endangerment by giant beasts, a strike force is assembled to destroy the monsters and save the world.In a future world where humanity has been driven to endangerment by giant beasts, a strike force is assembled to destroy the monsters and save the world.In a future world where humanity has been driven to endangerment by giant beasts, a strike force is assembled to destroy the monsters and save the world.

  • Creator
    • Atsushi Nishigori
  • Stars
    • Yûto Uemura
    • Kana Ichinose
    • Nanami Yamashita
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    18K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,045
    361
    • Creator
      • Atsushi Nishigori
    • Stars
      • Yûto Uemura
      • Kana Ichinose
      • Nanami Yamashita
    • 193User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 8 wins & 14 nominations total

    Episodes26

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    Yûto Uemura
    Yûto Uemura
    • Hiro
    • 2018
    Kana Ichinose
    • Ichigo
    • 2018
    Nanami Yamashita
    • Miku
    • 2018
    Saori Hayami
    Saori Hayami
    • Kokoro
    • 2018
    Shizuka Ishigami
    • Ikuno
    • 2018
    Matt Shipman
    Matt Shipman
    • Hiro
    • 2018
    Jeannie Tirado
    Jeannie Tirado
    • Kokoro
    • 2018
    Brittany Lauda
    Brittany Lauda
    • Ichigo…
    • 2018
    Bryn Apprill
    • Miku
    • 2018
    Leah Clark
    Leah Clark
    • Ikuno
    • 2018
    Haruka Tomatsu
    Haruka Tomatsu
    • Zero Two
    • 2018
    Mutsumi Tamura
    • Zorome
    • 2018
    Aoi Ichikawa
    • Mitsuru
    • 2018
    Hiroki Gotô
    • Futoshi
    • 2018
    Bryson Baugus
    • Mitsuru
    • 2018
    Tia Lynn Ballard
    Tia Lynn Ballard
    • Zero Two…
    • 2018
    Austin Tindle
    • Goro
    • 2018
    Ryan Reynolds
    • Zorome
    • 2018
    • Creator
      • Atsushi Nishigori
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews193

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    8dameon_green

    Strong Atmosphere, visually unique and unusual take on a number of tropes

    Love or hate it, it's not another generic Anime.

    Pros: -Animation is vibrant, different and some of it takes a bit to adjust to. -The story has a number of fantastic twists on old tropes. -Character development is spectacular at times. -Unusual overall plot and core issue.

    Cons: -Mecha pilot "interaction" is unusual and could throw some people before it clicks with the story. -Ending is up for debate, as often is with Anime's -Some wandering on the story. -"Fan Service" might distract / detract from the anime for some
    10afonsoteles-09539

    Amazing

    Very good anime overall, I think that or you love it or you hate it, normally you love it, it is very good, great character devolpment with a lot of romance, fights and backstory. I surely can say that this was one of the best anime that I have ever seen. Love it.
    10pickles-18893

    It creates an atmosphere of deep conflict and in between are some stunning visuals and fight scenes.

    At first I was very skeptical for obvious reasons but once I got past my initial judgments of the outlandish visuals, I was able to recognize the stories true depth. The creator does in immaculate job as far as world building is concerned but I can see how many people overlook all the small details. Each episode raises many questions and you aren't presented with clear answers for quite some time. The story is put forth in such a way that really requires you to read in between the lines and it my opinion, that's what makes it so captivating. It creates an atmosphere of deep conflict and in between are some stunning visuals and fight scenes. It is not without faults but it is expertly written and worth the watch.
    10dominik-17523

    LOVE IT!!!

    This is PERFECT!! I love it and I WANT MORE!!! I can't wait for the new episode.
    10chanhong-06744

    LOVE IT!!!!SO NICE :)

    Best Anime in my life OMGGGGGG:))) l'm soo excited

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    • Trivia
      The Franxx pilots' names are all designated after Japanese words for numbers:
      • Hiro is designated 16 ("hi"-"ro", 1-6)
      • Ichigo is designated 15 ("ichi"-"go", 1-5)
      • Goro is designated 56 ("go"-"ro", 5-6)
      • Miku is designated 39 ("mi"-"ku", 3-9)
      • Kokoro is designated 556 ("ko"-"ko"-"ro", 5-5-6)
      • Futoshi is designated 214 ("fu"-"to"-"shi", 2-10-4)
      • Mitsuru is designated 326 ("mi"-"tsu"-"ru", 3-2-6)
      • Naomi is designated 703 ("na"-"O"-"mi", 7-0-3)
      • Ikuno is designated 196 ("i"-"ku"-"no", 1-9-6 - it's actually a Japanese pun as "ku" is turned around to read "no", just as 9 is turned around to read 6).


      Zorome, who is designated 666, stands out as his name is Japanese for "repdigit", a number that is the same (11, 22, 33 etc).
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    • Release date
      • August 2, 2019 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Japan
    • Official sites
      • Official Darling in the Franxx website
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Languages
      • Japanese
      • English
    • Also known as
      • FRANXX Cỗ Máy Chiến Tranh
    • Production companies
      • A-1 Pictures
      • ABC Animation
      • American Zoetrope
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    • Runtime
      • 24m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1
      • 16:9 HD

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