Darling in the FranXX

ダーリン・イン・ザ・フランキス
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Synopsis

In the distant future, humanity has been driven to near-extinction by giant beasts known as Klaxosaurs, forcing the surviving humans to take refuge in massive fortress cities called Plantations. Children raised here are trained to pilot giant mechas known as FranXX—the only weapons known to be effective against the Klaxosaurs—in boy-girl pairs. Bred for the sole purpose of piloting these machines, these children know nothing of the outside world and are only able to prove their existence by defending their race. Hiro, an aspiring FranXX pilot, has lost his motivation and self-confidence after failing an aptitude test. Skipping out on his class' graduation ceremony, Hiro retreats to a forest lake, where he encounters a mysterious girl with two horns growing out of her head. She introduces herself by her codename Zero Two, which is known to belong to an infamous FranXX pilot known as the "Partner Killer." Before Hiro can digest the encounter, the Plantation is rocked by a sudden Klaxosaur attack. Zero Two engages the creature in her FranXX, but it is heavily damaged in the skirmish and crashes near Hiro. Finding her partner dead, Zero Two invites Hiro to pilot the mecha with her, and the duo easily defeats the Klaxosaur in the ensuing fight. With a new partner by his side, Hiro has been given a chance at redemption for his past failures, but at what cost? [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Publication notes

Darling in the FranXX was published in English by Seven Seas Entertainment under the Ghost Ship imprint as 2-in-1 omnibus volumes from April 5, 2022 to December 13, 2022.

Published

Jan 14, 2018 to Jan 26, 2020

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Darling in the FranXX!

Main characters

Zero Two37688 fan favorites
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Gender: Female Age: Unknown Height: 170cm (5'7") Code: 002 Classification: Parasite Affiliation: Thirteenth Plantation, 9's (Formerly) Occupation: Pistil Partner: Hiro, 081 (Formerly), Mitsuru (Temporarily) FRANXX: Strelizia Zero Two (ゼロツー, Zero Tsū) is the main heroine and the deuteragonist of DARLING in the FRANXX. She is a human-klaxo Sapien hybrid and a member of the APE Special Forces, primarily fighting on the front lines. Zero Two's personality is rumored to be dangerous, cold, and alluring as she grew up. Her outlook on life is quite cynical, so she didn't bother with a name since they are all meant to fight and die. When people around her fail, she hardly bats an eye at it because, to her, it is just a fact of life that everyone dies. Zero Two always keeps people at arm's length with mocking humor, nihilism, and emotional detachment. Zero Two also freely talks about how much she hates society. It is later seen that Zero Two is a very unruly, passionate, fierce-tempered, self-confident, smug, assertive, and carefree girl who hates to follow the rules set up by the adults. Character Background (Major Spoilers): Timeline: (Source: Darling in the FRANXX Wiki)
Ichigo4310 fan favorites
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Ichigo (Code:015) is the leader of the Children of Squad 13. She is an honor student amongst the Children and had shown the most promise after Hiro (Code:016) from a very early age. She is very considerate about everyone in her team and deeply cares for Hiro. She is childhood friends with Hiro and Goro (Code:056). She is partnered with Goro and pilots the FRANXX Delphinium.
Hiro2327 fan favorites
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Birthday: October 16 Blood type: AB Height: 168 cm Weight: 58 kg Hiro (Code:016) was once known as the prodigy amongst the Children. He failed to synchronize with his partner Naomi (Code:703) time and again so now he is considered nothing but a failure as a pilot. As a result he does not know where he belongs to and is troubled by it. Hiro is childhood friends with Ichigo (Code:015) and Gorou (Code:056).
Kokoro505 fan favorites
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Status: Alive Gender: Female Birthday: June 6 (Gemini) Height: 160 cm (5'3")[1] Weight: 52 kg[1] Blood Type: O Rh(+)[1] Kokoro (Code:556) has such a nice and gentle personality that the boys in the team consider her as a Madonna-like existence. Even though she speaks very little, when she does, she is very considerate and thoughtful of others. She is partnered with Futoshi (Code:214) and pilots the FranXX Genista.
Gorou465 fan favorites
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Gorou (Code:056) is the mood maker amongst the Children. He has very high aptitude as a pilot. He is very easygoing and has a good head on his shoulders. He is childhood friends with Hiro (Code:016) and Ichigo (Code:015). He is partnered with Ichigo and pilots the FRANXX Delphinium.
Miku210 fan favorites
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Miku (Code:390) is considered a very attractive girl with a beautiful figure and a lovely face. She appears to be a cheerful and innocent type girl. However, she can be really selfish and hates losing more than anything else. She is partnered with Zorome (Code:666) and pilots the FRANXX Argentea.
Mitsuru195 fan favorites
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Mitsuru (Code:326) is extremely prideful and has a very sharp tongue. He feels strong rivalry toward Hiro (Code:016) and is adamant that he can prove himself better than Hiro. He is partnered with Ikuno (Code:196) and pilots the FRANXX Chlorophytum.
Zorome151 fan favorites
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Zorome (Code:666) is has a very emotional character and often crosses the boundaries as he does not stop from ridiculing others in his team including his partner Miku (Code:390). He considers Hiro (Code:016) as a complete loser. He yearns to become an adult as soon as possible. He pilots the FRANXX Argentea with Miku.
Ikuno121 fan favorites
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Ikuno (Code:196) has a very calm and collected personality. She rarely shares her opinion on anything and hardly ever comes before others unless required. She likes reading books, and that is what she seems to only invest herself in. She is partnered with Mitsuru (Code:326) and pilots the FRANXX Chlorophytum.
Futoshi74 fan favorites
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Futoshi (Code:214) appears to be a boy who lives for bread and always at a pace of his very own, but in actuality, he is unexpectedly prudent. He can be friends with just about anyone because of his friendly personality. He is partnered with Kokoro (Code:556) and pilots the FRANXX Genista.