List of Darling in the Franxx episodes
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Darling in the Franxx (Japanese: ダーリン・イン・ザ・フランキス, Hepburn: Dārin In Za Furankisu) is a 24-episode anime series co-produced by A-1 Pictures, Trigger, and CloverWorks. It was directed by Atsushi Nishigori, with Nishigori and Naotaka Hayashi handling series composition, Masayoshi Tanaka providing the character designs, Shigeto Koyama acting as mechanical designer, Hiroyuki Imaishi serving as action animation director and Asami Tachibana composing the music. The streaming service Crunchyroll internationally simulcast the series, with Aniplus Asia simulcasting the series in Southeast Asia. Service partner Funimation began the dubbed release of the series in February 2018. Darling in the Franxx is set in a dystopian future where children are artificially created and indoctrinated solely to defend the remnants of civilization. The story follows a squad of ten pilots, particularly focusing on the partnership between Hiro, a former prodigy, and Zero Two, a hybrid human and elite pilot who aspires to become entirely human. The opening theme song, titled "Kiss of Death", is sung by Mika Nakashima and produced by Hyde, while the several ending themes, titled "Torikago" (トリカゴ) (ep 1–6), "Manatsu no Setsuna" (真夏のセツナ) (ep 7), "Beautiful World" (ep 8–12, 14), "Hitori" (ひとり) (ep 13), "Escape" (ep 16–20), and "Darling" (ep 21–23), are performed by XX:me (read as "Kiss Me"), a unit consisting of the series' main female casts—Haruka Tomatsu (Zero Two), Kana Ichinose (Ichigo), Nanami Yamashita (Miku), Saori Hayami (Kokoro), and Shizuka Ishigami (Ikuno). Crunchyroll is simulcasting the series, while Funimation is streaming it with an English dub. Aniplus Asia is simulcasting the series in South East Asia.
Infobox
Starring
Yūto Uemura Haruka Tomatsu Yūichirō Umehara Daiki Hamano Kana Ichinose Mutsumi Tamura Nanami Yamashita Aoi Ichikawa Saori Hayami Hiroki Gotō Shizuka Ishigami
No. of episodes
24
Original network
Tokyo MX, GYT, GTV, BS11, ABC, Mētele, HOME, BSS, BBC, AT-X
Original release
January 13 (2018-01-13) – July 7, 2018 (2018-07-07)
Tables
· Episodes
1
1
No.
1
Title
"Alone and Lonesome"
Transliteration: "Hitori to Hitori" (Japanese: 独りとヒトリ)
Directed by
Atsushi Nishigori
Toshifumi Akai
Written by
Atsushi Nishigori
Studio
CloverWorks
Original release date
January 13, 2018 (2018-01-13)
In the 22nd Century, humanity is forced to reside in massive, mobile fortress cities due to fear of attack by giant monsters called Klaxosaurs. Klaxosaurs can only be fought by Franxx, giant robots that require artificially created male and female pilots, termed "Parasites," to operate in unison. Dr. Franxx and Zero Two (Code:002) arrive in one suc
In the 22nd Century, humanity is forced to reside in massive, mobile fortress cities due to fear of attack by giant monsters called Klaxosaurs. Klaxosaurs can only be fought by Franxx, giant robots that require artificially created male and female pilots, termed "Parasites," to operate in unison. Dr. Franxx and Zero Two (Code:002) arrive in one suc
No.
In the 22nd Century, humanity is forced to reside in massive, mobile fortress cities due to fear of attack by giant monsters called Klaxosaurs. Klaxosaurs can only be fought by Franxx, giant robots that require artificially created male and female pilots, termed "Parasites," to operate in unison. Dr. Franxx and Zero Two (Code:002) arrive in one suc
2
2
No.
2
Title
"What It Means to Connect"
Transliteration: "Tsunagaru to Iu Koto" (Japanese: 繋がるということ)
Directed by
Shōko Nakamura
Written by
Naotaka Hayashi
Studio
CloverWorks
Original release date
January 20, 2018 (2018-01-20)
Despite being able to pilot Strelizia with Zero Two, Hiro has no memories of what happened in the cockpit, leading some of his fellow pilots to be skeptical about what really happened since the rumored Zero Two is capable of piloting a Franxx on her own. Hiro's fellow pilots are also wary of Zero Two due to her unsavory reputation, especially Ichig
Despite being able to pilot Strelizia with Zero Two, Hiro has no memories of what happened in the cockpit, leading some of his fellow pilots to be skeptical about what really happened since the rumored Zero Two is capable of piloting a Franxx on her own. Hiro's fellow pilots are also wary of Zero Two due to her unsavory reputation, especially Ichig
No.
Despite being able to pilot Strelizia with Zero Two, Hiro has no memories of what happened in the cockpit, leading some of his fellow pilots to be skeptical about what really happened since the rumored Zero Two is capable of piloting a Franxx on her own. Hiro's fellow pilots are also wary of Zero Two due to her unsavory reputation, especially Ichig
3
3
No.
3
Title
"Fighting Puppet"
Transliteration: "Tatakau Ningyō" (Japanese: 戦う人形)
Directed by
Toshifumi Akai
Written by
Masahiko Ōtsuka
Studio
CloverWorks
Original release date
January 27, 2018 (2018-01-27)
Following the mock battle, Hiro's fellow pilots are assigned to their first sortie, with the task of defeating a Conrad-class Klaxosaur under the city. As they are about to leave, however, the connection between Chlorophytum pilots Ikuno (Code:196) and Mitsuru (Code:326) falters, thus the pilots of Delphinum, Argentea, and Genista proceed without t
Following the mock battle, Hiro's fellow pilots are assigned to their first sortie, with the task of defeating a Conrad-class Klaxosaur under the city. As they are about to leave, however, the connection between Chlorophytum pilots Ikuno (Code:196) and Mitsuru (Code:326) falters, thus the pilots of Delphinum, Argentea, and Genista proceed without t
No.
Following the mock battle, Hiro's fellow pilots are assigned to their first sortie, with the task of defeating a Conrad-class Klaxosaur under the city. As they are about to leave, however, the connection between Chlorophytum pilots Ikuno (Code:196) and Mitsuru (Code:326) falters, thus the pilots of Delphinum, Argentea, and Genista proceed without t
4
4
No.
4
Title
"Flap Flap"
Transliteration: "Frappu Frappu" (Japanese: フラップ・フラップ)
Directed by
Yuichi Shimohira
Written by
Naotaka Hayashi
Studio
Trigger
Original release date
February 3, 2018 (2018-02-03)
Mitsuru begins to recover but is traumatized from his experience with Zero Two. In fear of what happened in the last battle, Zero Two is called back by the authorities to return to the front lines. As Zero Two is escorted to a transport with Strelizia, a Klaxosaur appears and attacks. The other pilots are dispatched to face it, but are overpowered
Mitsuru begins to recover but is traumatized from his experience with Zero Two. In fear of what happened in the last battle, Zero Two is called back by the authorities to return to the front lines. As Zero Two is escorted to a transport with Strelizia, a Klaxosaur appears and attacks. The other pilots are dispatched to face it, but are overpowered
No.
Mitsuru begins to recover but is traumatized from his experience with Zero Two. In fear of what happened in the last battle, Zero Two is called back by the authorities to return to the front lines. As Zero Two is escorted to a transport with Strelizia, a Klaxosaur appears and attacks. The other pilots are dispatched to face it, but are overpowered
5
5
No.
5
Title
"Your Thorn, My Badge"
Transliteration: "Kimi no Toge, Boku no Shirushi" (Japanese: キミの棘、ボクのしるし)
Directed by
Noriko Takao
Written by
Naotaka Hayashi
Studio
CloverWorks
Original release date
February 10, 2018 (2018-02-10)
Plantation 13 links up with Plantation 26 in order to transfer much-needed magma fuel. However, since the process is likely to attract klaxosaurs, the Franxx pilots of both Plantations will have to work together. Meanwhile, Hiro becomes an accepted member of the Squad, but Goro (Code:056) notices that Hiro's health has been declining significantly
Plantation 13 links up with Plantation 26 in order to transfer much-needed magma fuel. However, since the process is likely to attract klaxosaurs, the Franxx pilots of both Plantations will have to work together. Meanwhile, Hiro becomes an accepted member of the Squad, but Goro (Code:056) notices that Hiro's health has been declining significantly
No.
Plantation 13 links up with Plantation 26 in order to transfer much-needed magma fuel. However, since the process is likely to attract klaxosaurs, the Franxx pilots of both Plantations will have to work together. Meanwhile, Hiro becomes an accepted member of the Squad, but Goro (Code:056) notices that Hiro's health has been declining significantly
6
6
No.
6
Title
"DARLING in the FRANXX"
Transliteration: "Dārin in za Furankusu" (Japanese: ダーリン・イン・ザ・フランクス)
Directed by
Yoshihiro Miyajima
Written by
Naotaka Hayashi
Studio
Trigger
Original release date
February 17, 2018 (2018-02-17)
As the horde of Conrad-class Klaxosaurs, accompanied by a massive cube-shaped structure, approach the Plantations, the Parasites make a line of defense with Squad 26 on the front, Squad 13 in the middle, and Strelizia on the rear guard. After the minor Klaxosaurs are defeated, the structure reveals itself as a giant Gutenberg-class Klaxosaur that o
As the horde of Conrad-class Klaxosaurs, accompanied by a massive cube-shaped structure, approach the Plantations, the Parasites make a line of defense with Squad 26 on the front, Squad 13 in the middle, and Strelizia on the rear guard. After the minor Klaxosaurs are defeated, the structure reveals itself as a giant Gutenberg-class Klaxosaur that o
No.
As the horde of Conrad-class Klaxosaurs, accompanied by a massive cube-shaped structure, approach the Plantations, the Parasites make a line of defense with Squad 26 on the front, Squad 13 in the middle, and Strelizia on the rear guard. After the minor Klaxosaurs are defeated, the structure reveals itself as a giant Gutenberg-class Klaxosaur that o
7
7
No.
7
Title
"Shooting Star Moratorium"
Transliteration: "Ryūsei Moratoriamu" (Japanese: 流星モラトリアム)
Directed by
Tōko Yatabe
Written by
Rino Yamazaki
Studio
CloverWorks
Original release date
February 24, 2018 (2018-02-24)
Due to their achievements in the previous battle, Zero Two is permanently assigned to Squad 13, and Hiro is officially recognized as a Franxx pilot. Squad 13 is then rewarded with a vacation to a nearby beach. As Squad 13 plays around, they observe Hiro's relationship with Zero Two and begin wondering what exactly a "kiss" and "love" are. They then
Due to their achievements in the previous battle, Zero Two is permanently assigned to Squad 13, and Hiro is officially recognized as a Franxx pilot. Squad 13 is then rewarded with a vacation to a nearby beach. As Squad 13 plays around, they observe Hiro's relationship with Zero Two and begin wondering what exactly a "kiss" and "love" are. They then
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Due to their achievements in the previous battle, Zero Two is permanently assigned to Squad 13, and Hiro is officially recognized as a Franxx pilot. Squad 13 is then rewarded with a vacation to a nearby beach. As Squad 13 plays around, they observe Hiro's relationship with Zero Two and begin wondering what exactly a "kiss" and "love" are. They then
8
8
No.
8
Title
"Boys × Girls"
Transliteration: "Otokonoko × Onnanoko" (Japanese: 男の子×女の子)
Directed by
Tensai Okamura
Written by
Naotaka Hayashi
Studio
Trigger
Original release date
March 3, 2018 (2018-03-03)
The female pilots get into a fallout with the males after a battle where the females' clothes are destroyed by the enemy Klaxosaur's acid, much to the boys' enjoyment and the girls' dismay. The girls then set a line across the dorms and forbid the boys from crossing over. Zero Two ignores the fight and willingly and consistently crosses back and fo
The female pilots get into a fallout with the males after a battle where the females' clothes are destroyed by the enemy Klaxosaur's acid, much to the boys' enjoyment and the girls' dismay. The girls then set a line across the dorms and forbid the boys from crossing over. Zero Two ignores the fight and willingly and consistently crosses back and fo
No.
The female pilots get into a fallout with the males after a battle where the females' clothes are destroyed by the enemy Klaxosaur's acid, much to the boys' enjoyment and the girls' dismay. The girls then set a line across the dorms and forbid the boys from crossing over. Zero Two ignores the fight and willingly and consistently crosses back and fo
9
9
No.
9
Title
"Triangle Bomb"
Transliteration: "Toraianguru Bomu" (Japanese: トライアングル・ボム)
Directed by
Ryūta Ono
Written by
Rino Yamazaki
Studio
CloverWorks
Original release date
March 10, 2018 (2018-03-10)
Squad 13 is dispatched to take down another Gutenberg-class Klaxosaur en route of collision with the Plantation. During the battle, Delphinium is caught by the enemy, and Goro ejects Ichigo to save her, but becomes trapped inside the creature while the others are ordered to retreat. Once back at the base, the others contact Goro, who affirms that h
Squad 13 is dispatched to take down another Gutenberg-class Klaxosaur en route of collision with the Plantation. During the battle, Delphinium is caught by the enemy, and Goro ejects Ichigo to save her, but becomes trapped inside the creature while the others are ordered to retreat. Once back at the base, the others contact Goro, who affirms that h
No.
Squad 13 is dispatched to take down another Gutenberg-class Klaxosaur en route of collision with the Plantation. During the battle, Delphinium is caught by the enemy, and Goro ejects Ichigo to save her, but becomes trapped inside the creature while the others are ordered to retreat. Once back at the base, the others contact Goro, who affirms that h
10
10
No.
10
Title
"The City of Eternity"
Transliteration: "Eien no Machi" (Japanese: 永遠の街)
Directed by
Masato Nakazono
Written by
Masahiko Ōtsuka
Studio
Trigger
Original release date
March 17, 2018 (2018-03-17)
The Seven Sages decide to reward the members of Squad 13 for their numerous victories against the Klaxosaurs, and they are briefly allowed into the city to be awarded with medals. The ceremony is short and sweet, but on the way back, Zorome drifts away from the rest and falls after seeing one of the few residents. When Zorome awakens, he is greeted
The Seven Sages decide to reward the members of Squad 13 for their numerous victories against the Klaxosaurs, and they are briefly allowed into the city to be awarded with medals. The ceremony is short and sweet, but on the way back, Zorome drifts away from the rest and falls after seeing one of the few residents. When Zorome awakens, he is greeted
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The Seven Sages decide to reward the members of Squad 13 for their numerous victories against the Klaxosaurs, and they are briefly allowed into the city to be awarded with medals. The ceremony is short and sweet, but on the way back, Zorome drifts away from the rest and falls after seeing one of the few residents. When Zorome awakens, he is greeted
11
11
No.
11
Title
"Partner Shuffle"
Transliteration: "Pātonā Shaffuru" (Japanese: パートナーシャッフル)
Directed by
Takahiro Shikama
Written by
Hiroshi Seko
Studio
CloverWorks
Original release date
March 24, 2018 (2018-03-24)
Squad 13 guards one of the facilities for the top-secret S-Planning when Mitsuru collapses in the middle of battle. As he is treated, it is revealed that he underwent a dangerous procedure with only a 15% survival rate to become a Parasite when he was a child. Later, due to Mitsuru’s incompatibility with Ikuno, Nana asks the Parasites if they want
Squad 13 guards one of the facilities for the top-secret S-Planning when Mitsuru collapses in the middle of battle. As he is treated, it is revealed that he underwent a dangerous procedure with only a 15% survival rate to become a Parasite when he was a child. Later, due to Mitsuru’s incompatibility with Ikuno, Nana asks the Parasites if they want
No.
Squad 13 guards one of the facilities for the top-secret S-Planning when Mitsuru collapses in the middle of battle. As he is treated, it is revealed that he underwent a dangerous procedure with only a 15% survival rate to become a Parasite when he was a child. Later, due to Mitsuru’s incompatibility with Ikuno, Nana asks the Parasites if they want
12
12
No.
12
Title
"The Garden Where It All Began"
Transliteration: "Gāden/ Hajimari no Niwa" (Japanese: ガーデン／始まりの庭)
Directed by
Yoshihiro Miyajima
Written by
Naotaka Hayashi
Studio
Trigger
Original release date
March 31, 2018 (2018-03-31)
Squad 13 is sent back to The Garden to undergo some tests, the place where they were raised. They are greeted by the Nines, Zero Two's former Squad, and their leader, Nine Alpha, who wonders what Zero Two, formerly coded Nine Iota, saw in them. Disobeying orders, Hiro and the others visit the old facilities where they used to live, hoping to meet N
Squad 13 is sent back to The Garden to undergo some tests, the place where they were raised. They are greeted by the Nines, Zero Two's former Squad, and their leader, Nine Alpha, who wonders what Zero Two, formerly coded Nine Iota, saw in them. Disobeying orders, Hiro and the others visit the old facilities where they used to live, hoping to meet N
No.
Squad 13 is sent back to The Garden to undergo some tests, the place where they were raised. They are greeted by the Nines, Zero Two's former Squad, and their leader, Nine Alpha, who wonders what Zero Two, formerly coded Nine Iota, saw in them. Disobeying orders, Hiro and the others visit the old facilities where they used to live, hoping to meet N
13
13
No.
13
Title
"The Beast and the Prince"
Transliteration: "Mamono to Ōji-sama" (Japanese: まものと王子様)
Directed by
Manabu Okamoto
Written by
Naotaka Hayashi
Studio
CloverWorks
Original release date
April 7, 2018 (2018-04-07)
Hiro and Zero Two recall their childhoods in the Garden. Hiro was a successful but curious subject of the Parasite program who quickly befriended his peers, giving them names instead of numbers and promising Mitsuru that they would pilot together before his Elixir injection. Meanwhile, Zero Two was an experimental subject with animal features under
Hiro and Zero Two recall their childhoods in the Garden. Hiro was a successful but curious subject of the Parasite program who quickly befriended his peers, giving them names instead of numbers and promising Mitsuru that they would pilot together before his Elixir injection. Meanwhile, Zero Two was an experimental subject with animal features under
No.
Hiro and Zero Two recall their childhoods in the Garden. Hiro was a successful but curious subject of the Parasite program who quickly befriended his peers, giving them names instead of numbers and promising Mitsuru that they would pilot together before his Elixir injection. Meanwhile, Zero Two was an experimental subject with animal features under
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14
No.
14
Title
"Punishment and Confession"
Transliteration: "Tsumi to Kokuhaku" (Japanese: 罪と告白)
Directed by
Hiroyuki Kaneko
Written by
Hiroshi Seko
Studio
Trigger
Original release date
April 14, 2018 (2018-04-14)
After the battle, Zero Two recalls her memories, realizing Hiro was her "darling" from their childhood experience. Meanwhile, Hiro is hospitalized while Ichigo and her friends forbid Zero Two from seeing him. As Hiro rests, Squad 13 is informed that they will take part in a large-scale operation to seize a fortress called Gran Crevasse, involving t
After the battle, Zero Two recalls her memories, realizing Hiro was her "darling" from their childhood experience. Meanwhile, Hiro is hospitalized while Ichigo and her friends forbid Zero Two from seeing him. As Hiro rests, Squad 13 is informed that they will take part in a large-scale operation to seize a fortress called Gran Crevasse, involving t
No.
After the battle, Zero Two recalls her memories, realizing Hiro was her "darling" from their childhood experience. Meanwhile, Hiro is hospitalized while Ichigo and her friends forbid Zero Two from seeing him. As Hiro rests, Squad 13 is informed that they will take part in a large-scale operation to seize a fortress called Gran Crevasse, involving t
15
15
No.
15
Title
"Jian"
Transliteration: "Hiyoku no Tori" (Japanese: 比翼の鳥)
Directed by
Toshifumi Akai
Written by
Hiroshi Seko
Studio
CloverWorks
Original release date
April 21, 2018 (2018-04-21)
Hiro stays behind while the rest of Squad 13 take part in the operation against the massive Klaxosaur horde at Gran Crevasse. Led by the Nines, the human forces appear to be defeating the Klaxosaurs until a gigantic, Super-Lehmann-class Klaxosaur emerges and obliterates Plantation 26 on a collision course with Plantation 13. In an attempt to halt i
Hiro stays behind while the rest of Squad 13 take part in the operation against the massive Klaxosaur horde at Gran Crevasse. Led by the Nines, the human forces appear to be defeating the Klaxosaurs until a gigantic, Super-Lehmann-class Klaxosaur emerges and obliterates Plantation 26 on a collision course with Plantation 13. In an attempt to halt i
No.
Hiro stays behind while the rest of Squad 13 take part in the operation against the massive Klaxosaur horde at Gran Crevasse. Led by the Nines, the human forces appear to be defeating the Klaxosaurs until a gigantic, Super-Lehmann-class Klaxosaur emerges and obliterates Plantation 26 on a collision course with Plantation 13. In an attempt to halt i
16
16
No.
16
Title
"Days of Our Lives"
Transliteration: "Bokutachi no Hibi" (Japanese: ぼくたちの日々)
Directed by
Yuuki Itoh
Written by
Rino Yamazaki
Studio
CloverWorks
Original release date
May 5, 2018 (2018-05-05)
A month after the battle at the Gran Crevasse, the members of Squad 13 are left on standby at Mistilteinn in the ruins of Plantation 13. They do not realize that their new environment is part of an experiment by Dr. Franxx. Most of the services are suspended except for a weekly delivery of supplies, and they have no external contact, forcing the Pa
A month after the battle at the Gran Crevasse, the members of Squad 13 are left on standby at Mistilteinn in the ruins of Plantation 13. They do not realize that their new environment is part of an experiment by Dr. Franxx. Most of the services are suspended except for a weekly delivery of supplies, and they have no external contact, forcing the Pa
No.
A month after the battle at the Gran Crevasse, the members of Squad 13 are left on standby at Mistilteinn in the ruins of Plantation 13. They do not realize that their new environment is part of an experiment by Dr. Franxx. Most of the services are suspended except for a weekly delivery of supplies, and they have no external contact, forcing the Pa
17
17
No.
17
Title
"Eden"
Transliteration: "Rakuen" (Japanese: 楽園)
Directed by
Ryōji Masuyama
Written by
Naotaka Hayashi
Studio
CloverWorks
Original release date
May 12, 2018 (2018-05-12)
The Nines visit Squad 13 on Mistilteinn, causing them to feel less abandoned. Meanwhile, Hiro starts growing horns, which makes him more like his beloved. The Nines discover a book on human reproduction that Kokoro had been hiding. Meanwhile, Kokoro makes a pass at Mitsuru, which confuses him, though a talk with Hiro helps him realize his feelings
The Nines visit Squad 13 on Mistilteinn, causing them to feel less abandoned. Meanwhile, Hiro starts growing horns, which makes him more like his beloved. The Nines discover a book on human reproduction that Kokoro had been hiding. Meanwhile, Kokoro makes a pass at Mitsuru, which confuses him, though a talk with Hiro helps him realize his feelings
No.
The Nines visit Squad 13 on Mistilteinn, causing them to feel less abandoned. Meanwhile, Hiro starts growing horns, which makes him more like his beloved. The Nines discover a book on human reproduction that Kokoro had been hiding. Meanwhile, Kokoro makes a pass at Mitsuru, which confuses him, though a talk with Hiro helps him realize his feelings
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18
No.
18
Title
"When the Sakura Blooms"
Transliteration: "Sakura no Hana ga Saku Koro ni" (Japanese: 桜の花が咲く頃に)
Directed by
Shigeki Kawai
Written by
Naotaka Hayashi
Studio
A-1 Pictures
Original release date
May 19, 2018 (2018-05-19)
Ichigo is informed by Hachi that Squad 13 is about to be transferred from Mistilteinn to a special facility where the rest of the Parasites are stationed. The Squad decides to hold a wedding ceremony for Kokoro and Mitsuru. Ichigo visits Ikuno, who is recovering from a fever, and Ikuno confesses she is in love with Ichigo, as the latter gave Ikuno
Ichigo is informed by Hachi that Squad 13 is about to be transferred from Mistilteinn to a special facility where the rest of the Parasites are stationed. The Squad decides to hold a wedding ceremony for Kokoro and Mitsuru. Ichigo visits Ikuno, who is recovering from a fever, and Ikuno confesses she is in love with Ichigo, as the latter gave Ikuno
No.
Ichigo is informed by Hachi that Squad 13 is about to be transferred from Mistilteinn to a special facility where the rest of the Parasites are stationed. The Squad decides to hold a wedding ceremony for Kokoro and Mitsuru. Ichigo visits Ikuno, who is recovering from a fever, and Ikuno confesses she is in love with Ichigo, as the latter gave Ikuno
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19
No.
19
Title
"Inhumanity"
Transliteration: "Hito Narazaru Mono-tachi" (Japanese: 人ならざるモノたち)
Directed by
Takahiro Harada
Written by
Masahiko Otsuka
Studio
CloverWorks
Original release date
May 26, 2018 (2018-05-26)
The APE supreme commanders justify wiping the memories of Mitsuru and Kokoro in the interest of achieving their objectives. Dr. Franxx remembers back in 2025 when, as the scientist Werner Frank, he was hired by APE to research human immortality and his success five years later, albeit at the cost of human reproductive processes. He recalls how heav
The APE supreme commanders justify wiping the memories of Mitsuru and Kokoro in the interest of achieving their objectives. Dr. Franxx remembers back in 2025 when, as the scientist Werner Frank, he was hired by APE to research human immortality and his success five years later, albeit at the cost of human reproductive processes. He recalls how heav
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The APE supreme commanders justify wiping the memories of Mitsuru and Kokoro in the interest of achieving their objectives. Dr. Franxx remembers back in 2025 when, as the scientist Werner Frank, he was hired by APE to research human immortality and his success five years later, albeit at the cost of human reproductive processes. He recalls how heav
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20
No.
20
Title
"A New World"
Transliteration: "Atarashī Sekai" (Japanese: 新しい世界)
Directed by
Miyoki Kuroki
Written by
Naotaka Hayashi
Studio
CloverWorks
Original release date
June 9, 2018 (2018-06-09)
The Parasites gather at the site of the Gran Crevasse for the final battle against the Klaxosaurs. As the others confront a huge army of Klaxosaurs attacking the base, Hiro and Zero Two are tasked to use Strelizia to control the "Star Entity," a massive weapon stored inside the Gran Crevasse. Amid the battle, Kokoro and Mitsuru are struck with pain
The Parasites gather at the site of the Gran Crevasse for the final battle against the Klaxosaurs. As the others confront a huge army of Klaxosaurs attacking the base, Hiro and Zero Two are tasked to use Strelizia to control the "Star Entity," a massive weapon stored inside the Gran Crevasse. Amid the battle, Kokoro and Mitsuru are struck with pain
No.
The Parasites gather at the site of the Gran Crevasse for the final battle against the Klaxosaurs. As the others confront a huge army of Klaxosaurs attacking the base, Hiro and Zero Two are tasked to use Strelizia to control the "Star Entity," a massive weapon stored inside the Gran Crevasse. Amid the battle, Kokoro and Mitsuru are struck with pain
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21
No.
21
Title
"For You, My Love"
Transliteration: "Daisukina Anata no Tame ni" (Japanese: 大好きなあなたのために)
Directed by
Manabu Okamoto
Written by
Naotaka Hayashi
Studio
CloverWorks
Original release date
June 16, 2018 (2018-06-16)
As the VIRM use their powers to upload the consciousness of the humans from the Plantation into their system, Hiro uses his connection with the Klaxosaur Princess to delay the explosion of the Star Entity while the rest of Squad 13 rushes back to the Gran Crevasse to help their friends. Delta and Epsilon, two members of the Nines, are killed by VIR
As the VIRM use their powers to upload the consciousness of the humans from the Plantation into their system, Hiro uses his connection with the Klaxosaur Princess to delay the explosion of the Star Entity while the rest of Squad 13 rushes back to the Gran Crevasse to help their friends. Delta and Epsilon, two members of the Nines, are killed by VIR
No.
As the VIRM use their powers to upload the consciousness of the humans from the Plantation into their system, Hiro uses his connection with the Klaxosaur Princess to delay the explosion of the Star Entity while the rest of Squad 13 rushes back to the Gran Crevasse to help their friends. Delta and Epsilon, two members of the Nines, are killed by VIR
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22
No.
22
Title
"Stargazers"
Transliteration: "Sutāgeizā" (Japanese: スターゲイザー)
Directed by
Noriko Takao
Written by
Hiroshi Seko
Studio
CloverWorks
Original release date
June 23, 2018 (2018-06-23)
The Klaxosaurs depart for space to fight VIRM, taking Strelizia Apus with them, while the surviving Parasites work together to ensure their survival, led by Squad 13. Zero Two is still in a catatonic state, and Hiro is puzzled by a series of wounds appearing on her body. After experiencing symptoms, the new Nana informs the others that Kokoro is pr
The Klaxosaurs depart for space to fight VIRM, taking Strelizia Apus with them, while the surviving Parasites work together to ensure their survival, led by Squad 13. Zero Two is still in a catatonic state, and Hiro is puzzled by a series of wounds appearing on her body. After experiencing symptoms, the new Nana informs the others that Kokoro is pr
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The Klaxosaurs depart for space to fight VIRM, taking Strelizia Apus with them, while the surviving Parasites work together to ensure their survival, led by Squad 13. Zero Two is still in a catatonic state, and Hiro is puzzled by a series of wounds appearing on her body. After experiencing symptoms, the new Nana informs the others that Kokoro is pr
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23
Title
"DARLING in the FRANXX"
Transliteration: "Dārin in za Furankisu" (Japanese: ダーリン・イン・ザ・フランキス)
Directed by
Yoshihiro Miyajima
Written by
Naotaka Hayashi
Studio
CloverWorks
Original release date
June 30, 2018 (2018-06-30)
Leaving Mitsuru, Kokoro, and Zero Two's bodies behind, Squad 13 departs into space to join the fight against VIRM. With help from the others, Nine Alpha partners with Hiro, who safely enters Strelizia Apus before Nine Alpha goes on to sacrifice himself in the battle. The VIRM offers humans perpetual tranquility and peace, but Nana and Hachi reject
Leaving Mitsuru, Kokoro, and Zero Two's bodies behind, Squad 13 departs into space to join the fight against VIRM. With help from the others, Nine Alpha partners with Hiro, who safely enters Strelizia Apus before Nine Alpha goes on to sacrifice himself in the battle. The VIRM offers humans perpetual tranquility and peace, but Nana and Hachi reject
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Leaving Mitsuru, Kokoro, and Zero Two's bodies behind, Squad 13 departs into space to join the fight against VIRM. With help from the others, Nine Alpha partners with Hiro, who safely enters Strelizia Apus before Nine Alpha goes on to sacrifice himself in the battle. The VIRM offers humans perpetual tranquility and peace, but Nana and Hachi reject
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24
Title
"Never Let Me Go"
Transliteration: "Watashi o Hanasanaide" (Japanese: わたしを離さないで)
Directed by
Atsushi Nishigori
Manabu Okamoto
Miyoki Kuroki
Written by
Atsushi Nishigori
Naotaka Hayashi
Studio
CloverWorks
Original release date
July 7, 2018 (2018-07-07)
Two months after Hiro and Zero Two leave through the warp gate to fight the VIRM in space, the surviving Parasites work together to rebuild society from scratch. Much later, Kokoro gives birth to a baby girl, whom she and Mitsuru name Ai. Naomi is rescued along with other missing children. Goro leaves to travel the world in search of other survivor
Two months after Hiro and Zero Two leave through the warp gate to fight the VIRM in space, the surviving Parasites work together to rebuild society from scratch. Much later, Kokoro gives birth to a baby girl, whom she and Mitsuru name Ai. Naomi is rescued along with other missing children. Goro leaves to travel the world in search of other survivor
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Two months after Hiro and Zero Two leave through the warp gate to fight the VIRM in space, the surviving Parasites work together to rebuild society from scratch. Much later, Kokoro gives birth to a baby girl, whom she and Mitsuru name Ai. Naomi is rescued along with other missing children. Goro leaves to travel the world in search of other survivor
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Studio | Original release date | Ref. | |
| 1 | "Alone and Lonesome" Transliteration: "Hitori to Hitori" (Japanese: 独りとヒトリ) | Atsushi Nishigori Toshifumi Akai | Atsushi Nishigori | CloverWorks | January 13, 2018 (2018-01-13) | ||
| In the 22nd Century, humanity is forced to reside in massive, mobile fortress cities due to fear of attack by giant monsters called Klaxosaurs. Klaxosaurs can only be fought by Franxx, giant robots that require artificially created male and female pilots, termed "Parasites," to operate in unison. Dr. Franxx and Zero Two (Code:002) arrive in one suc | |||||||
| 2 | "What It Means to Connect" Transliteration: "Tsunagaru to Iu Koto" (Japanese: 繋がるということ) | Shōko Nakamura | Naotaka Hayashi | CloverWorks | January 20, 2018 (2018-01-20) | ||
| Despite being able to pilot Strelizia with Zero Two, Hiro has no memories of what happened in the cockpit, leading some of his fellow pilots to be skeptical about what really happened since the rumored Zero Two is capable of piloting a Franxx on her own. Hiro's fellow pilots are also wary of Zero Two due to her unsavory reputation, especially Ichig | |||||||
| 3 | "Fighting Puppet" Transliteration: "Tatakau Ningyō" (Japanese: 戦う人形) | Toshifumi Akai | Masahiko Ōtsuka | CloverWorks | January 27, 2018 (2018-01-27) | ||
| Following the mock battle, Hiro's fellow pilots are assigned to their first sortie, with the task of defeating a Conrad-class Klaxosaur under the city. As they are about to leave, however, the connection between Chlorophytum pilots Ikuno (Code:196) and Mitsuru (Code:326) falters, thus the pilots of Delphinum, Argentea, and Genista proceed without t | |||||||
| 4 | "Flap Flap" Transliteration: "Frappu Frappu" (Japanese: フラップ・フラップ) | Yuichi Shimohira | Naotaka Hayashi | Trigger | February 3, 2018 (2018-02-03) | ||
| Mitsuru begins to recover but is traumatized from his experience with Zero Two. In fear of what happened in the last battle, Zero Two is called back by the authorities to return to the front lines. As Zero Two is escorted to a transport with Strelizia, a Klaxosaur appears and attacks. The other pilots are dispatched to face it, but are overpowered | |||||||
| 5 | "Your Thorn, My Badge" Transliteration: "Kimi no Toge, Boku no Shirushi" (Japanese: キミの棘、ボクのしるし) | Noriko Takao | Naotaka Hayashi | CloverWorks | February 10, 2018 (2018-02-10) | ||
| Plantation 13 links up with Plantation 26 in order to transfer much-needed magma fuel. However, since the process is likely to attract klaxosaurs, the Franxx pilots of both Plantations will have to work together. Meanwhile, Hiro becomes an accepted member of the Squad, but Goro (Code:056) notices that Hiro's health has been declining significantly | |||||||
| 6 | "DARLING in the FRANXX" Transliteration: "Dārin in za Furankusu" (Japanese: ダーリン・イン・ザ・フランクス) | Yoshihiro Miyajima | Naotaka Hayashi | Trigger | February 17, 2018 (2018-02-17) | ||
| As the horde of Conrad-class Klaxosaurs, accompanied by a massive cube-shaped structure, approach the Plantations, the Parasites make a line of defense with Squad 26 on the front, Squad 13 in the middle, and Strelizia on the rear guard. After the minor Klaxosaurs are defeated, the structure reveals itself as a giant Gutenberg-class Klaxosaur that o | |||||||
| 7 | "Shooting Star Moratorium" Transliteration: "Ryūsei Moratoriamu" (Japanese: 流星モラトリアム) | Tōko Yatabe | Rino Yamazaki | CloverWorks | February 24, 2018 (2018-02-24) | ||
| Due to their achievements in the previous battle, Zero Two is permanently assigned to Squad 13, and Hiro is officially recognized as a Franxx pilot. Squad 13 is then rewarded with a vacation to a nearby beach. As Squad 13 plays around, they observe Hiro's relationship with Zero Two and begin wondering what exactly a "kiss" and "love" are. They then | |||||||
| 8 | "Boys × Girls" Transliteration: "Otokonoko × Onnanoko" (Japanese: 男の子×女の子) | Tensai Okamura | Naotaka Hayashi | Trigger | March 3, 2018 (2018-03-03) | ||
| The female pilots get into a fallout with the males after a battle where the females' clothes are destroyed by the enemy Klaxosaur's acid, much to the boys' enjoyment and the girls' dismay. The girls then set a line across the dorms and forbid the boys from crossing over. Zero Two ignores the fight and willingly and consistently crosses back and fo | |||||||
| 9 | "Triangle Bomb" Transliteration: "Toraianguru Bomu" (Japanese: トライアングル・ボム) | Ryūta Ono | Rino Yamazaki | CloverWorks | March 10, 2018 (2018-03-10) | ||
| Squad 13 is dispatched to take down another Gutenberg-class Klaxosaur en route of collision with the Plantation. During the battle, Delphinium is caught by the enemy, and Goro ejects Ichigo to save her, but becomes trapped inside the creature while the others are ordered to retreat. Once back at the base, the others contact Goro, who affirms that h | |||||||
| 10 | "The City of Eternity" Transliteration: "Eien no Machi" (Japanese: 永遠の街) | Masato Nakazono | Masahiko Ōtsuka | Trigger | March 17, 2018 (2018-03-17) | ||
| The Seven Sages decide to reward the members of Squad 13 for their numerous victories against the Klaxosaurs, and they are briefly allowed into the city to be awarded with medals. The ceremony is short and sweet, but on the way back, Zorome drifts away from the rest and falls after seeing one of the few residents. When Zorome awakens, he is greeted | |||||||
| 11 | "Partner Shuffle" Transliteration: "Pātonā Shaffuru" (Japanese: パートナーシャッフル) | Takahiro Shikama | Hiroshi Seko | CloverWorks | March 24, 2018 (2018-03-24) | ||
| Squad 13 guards one of the facilities for the top-secret S-Planning when Mitsuru collapses in the middle of battle. As he is treated, it is revealed that he underwent a dangerous procedure with only a 15% survival rate to become a Parasite when he was a child. Later, due to Mitsuru’s incompatibility with Ikuno, Nana asks the Parasites if they want | |||||||
| 12 | "The Garden Where It All Began" Transliteration: "Gāden/ Hajimari no Niwa" (Japanese: ガーデン／始まりの庭) | Yoshihiro Miyajima | Naotaka Hayashi | Trigger | March 31, 2018 (2018-03-31) | ||
| Squad 13 is sent back to The Garden to undergo some tests, the place where they were raised. They are greeted by the Nines, Zero Two's former Squad, and their leader, Nine Alpha, who wonders what Zero Two, formerly coded Nine Iota, saw in them. Disobeying orders, Hiro and the others visit the old facilities where they used to live, hoping to meet N | |||||||
| 13 | "The Beast and the Prince" Transliteration: "Mamono to Ōji-sama" (Japanese: まものと王子様) | Manabu Okamoto | Naotaka Hayashi | CloverWorks | April 7, 2018 (2018-04-07) | ||
| Hiro and Zero Two recall their childhoods in the Garden. Hiro was a successful but curious subject of the Parasite program who quickly befriended his peers, giving them names instead of numbers and promising Mitsuru that they would pilot together before his Elixir injection. Meanwhile, Zero Two was an experimental subject with animal features under | |||||||
| 14 | "Punishment and Confession" Transliteration: "Tsumi to Kokuhaku" (Japanese: 罪と告白) | Hiroyuki Kaneko | Hiroshi Seko | Trigger | April 14, 2018 (2018-04-14) | ||
| After the battle, Zero Two recalls her memories, realizing Hiro was her "darling" from their childhood experience. Meanwhile, Hiro is hospitalized while Ichigo and her friends forbid Zero Two from seeing him. As Hiro rests, Squad 13 is informed that they will take part in a large-scale operation to seize a fortress called Gran Crevasse, involving t | |||||||
| 15 | "Jian" Transliteration: "Hiyoku no Tori" (Japanese: 比翼の鳥) | Toshifumi Akai | Hiroshi Seko | CloverWorks | April 21, 2018 (2018-04-21) | ||
| Hiro stays behind while the rest of Squad 13 take part in the operation against the massive Klaxosaur horde at Gran Crevasse. Led by the Nines, the human forces appear to be defeating the Klaxosaurs until a gigantic, Super-Lehmann-class Klaxosaur emerges and obliterates Plantation 26 on a collision course with Plantation 13. In an attempt to halt i | |||||||
| 16 | "Days of Our Lives" Transliteration: "Bokutachi no Hibi" (Japanese: ぼくたちの日々) | Yuuki Itoh | Rino Yamazaki | CloverWorks | May 5, 2018 (2018-05-05) | ||
| A month after the battle at the Gran Crevasse, the members of Squad 13 are left on standby at Mistilteinn in the ruins of Plantation 13. They do not realize that their new environment is part of an experiment by Dr. Franxx. Most of the services are suspended except for a weekly delivery of supplies, and they have no external contact, forcing the Pa | |||||||
| 17 | "Eden" Transliteration: "Rakuen" (Japanese: 楽園) | Ryōji Masuyama | Naotaka Hayashi | CloverWorks | May 12, 2018 (2018-05-12) | ||
| The Nines visit Squad 13 on Mistilteinn, causing them to feel less abandoned. Meanwhile, Hiro starts growing horns, which makes him more like his beloved. The Nines discover a book on human reproduction that Kokoro had been hiding. Meanwhile, Kokoro makes a pass at Mitsuru, which confuses him, though a talk with Hiro helps him realize his feelings | |||||||
| 18 | "When the Sakura Blooms" Transliteration: "Sakura no Hana ga Saku Koro ni" (Japanese: 桜の花が咲く頃に) | Shigeki Kawai | Naotaka Hayashi | A-1 Pictures | May 19, 2018 (2018-05-19) | ||
| Ichigo is informed by Hachi that Squad 13 is about to be transferred from Mistilteinn to a special facility where the rest of the Parasites are stationed. The Squad decides to hold a wedding ceremony for Kokoro and Mitsuru. Ichigo visits Ikuno, who is recovering from a fever, and Ikuno confesses she is in love with Ichigo, as the latter gave Ikuno | |||||||
| 19 | "Inhumanity" Transliteration: "Hito Narazaru Mono-tachi" (Japanese: 人ならざるモノたち) | Takahiro Harada | Masahiko Otsuka | CloverWorks | May 26, 2018 (2018-05-26) | ||
| The APE supreme commanders justify wiping the memories of Mitsuru and Kokoro in the interest of achieving their objectives. Dr. Franxx remembers back in 2025 when, as the scientist Werner Frank, he was hired by APE to research human immortality and his success five years later, albeit at the cost of human reproductive processes. He recalls how heav | |||||||
| 20 | "A New World" Transliteration: "Atarashī Sekai" (Japanese: 新しい世界) | Miyoki Kuroki | Naotaka Hayashi | CloverWorks | June 9, 2018 (2018-06-09) | ||
| The Parasites gather at the site of the Gran Crevasse for the final battle against the Klaxosaurs. As the others confront a huge army of Klaxosaurs attacking the base, Hiro and Zero Two are tasked to use Strelizia to control the "Star Entity," a massive weapon stored inside the Gran Crevasse. Amid the battle, Kokoro and Mitsuru are struck with pain | |||||||
| 21 | "For You, My Love" Transliteration: "Daisukina Anata no Tame ni" (Japanese: 大好きなあなたのために) | Manabu Okamoto | Naotaka Hayashi | CloverWorks | June 16, 2018 (2018-06-16) | ||
| As the VIRM use their powers to upload the consciousness of the humans from the Plantation into their system, Hiro uses his connection with the Klaxosaur Princess to delay the explosion of the Star Entity while the rest of Squad 13 rushes back to the Gran Crevasse to help their friends. Delta and Epsilon, two members of the Nines, are killed by VIR | |||||||
| 22 | "Stargazers" Transliteration: "Sutāgeizā" (Japanese: スターゲイザー) | Noriko Takao | Hiroshi Seko | CloverWorks | June 23, 2018 (2018-06-23) | ||
| The Klaxosaurs depart for space to fight VIRM, taking Strelizia Apus with them, while the surviving Parasites work together to ensure their survival, led by Squad 13. Zero Two is still in a catatonic state, and Hiro is puzzled by a series of wounds appearing on her body. After experiencing symptoms, the new Nana informs the others that Kokoro is pr | |||||||
| 23 | "DARLING in the FRANXX" Transliteration: "Dārin in za Furankisu" (Japanese: ダーリン・イン・ザ・フランキス) | Yoshihiro Miyajima | Naotaka Hayashi | CloverWorks | June 30, 2018 (2018-06-30) | ||
| Leaving Mitsuru, Kokoro, and Zero Two's bodies behind, Squad 13 departs into space to join the fight against VIRM. With help from the others, Nine Alpha partners with Hiro, who safely enters Strelizia Apus before Nine Alpha goes on to sacrifice himself in the battle. The VIRM offers humans perpetual tranquility and peace, but Nana and Hachi reject | |||||||
| 24 | "Never Let Me Go" Transliteration: "Watashi o Hanasanaide" (Japanese: わたしを離さないで) | Atsushi Nishigori Manabu Okamoto Miyoki Kuroki | Atsushi Nishigori Naotaka Hayashi | CloverWorks | July 7, 2018 (2018-07-07) | ||
| Two months after Hiro and Zero Two leave through the warp gate to fight the VIRM in space, the surviving Parasites work together to rebuild society from scratch. Much later, Kokoro gives birth to a baby girl, whom she and Mitsuru name Ai. Naomi is rescued along with other missing children. Goro leaves to travel the world in search of other survivor | |||||||
References
- Yūichirō Umehara was replaced by Daiki Hamano for the final two episodes due to a health issue.
- All English titles are taken from Crunchyroll.
- The first half of the anime was produced by Trigger and A-1 Pictures' Kōenji Studio, while the second half is produced b
- Credited as A-1 Pictures Kōenji Studio (A-1 Pictures高円寺スタジオ)
- The Japanese title of episode 6 is somewhat different from that of episode 23 in spelling.
- Wannabe: a person who tries to be like someone else or to fit in with a particular group of people
- The Japanese title of episode 23 is somewhat different from that of episode 6 in spelling.
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