DARLING in the FRANXX (2018)

2018 • 1 season • TV-14

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DARLING in the FRANXX — Season 1

Jan 13, 2018First aired
24 episodesin this season
24mavg. runtime

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24mAlone and LonesomeThe weight of the world rested on their young shoulders, a burden of hope for a future long since dimmed. They were the last, children tasked with carrying the flame of humanity into the darkness. Hiro, however, found himself unable to bear the weight. He chose a different path, a solitary walk away from the responsibility, until fate – or perhaps something far stranger – intervened in the form of a girl with horns.Jan 13, 20185.9Jan 13, 201824m5.9 02

24mWhat It Means to ConnectThe weight of it settled upon him, a constant, inescapable pressure. He tried to reconcile the reality of his situation with any semblance of normalcy, but the dissonance was relentless. Even he struggled to accept the truth of it – that he had piloted Strelizia. The notion felt absurd, impossible. Yet, here he was, caught in a current of events spiraling further from any familiar shore. The culmination arrived with an order: participation in a mock battle.Jan 20, 20186.2Jan 20, 201824m6.2 03

24mFighting PuppetAn awkward silence hung between Ichigo and Hiro, the unspoken weight of the recent events a palpable presence. Finally, Hiro broke the quiet, requesting another ride with Zero Two.Jan 27, 20186.8Jan 27, 201824m6.8 04

24mFlap FlapThe lingering effects of the last mission weighed heavily on the leaders, a constant tremor beneath their resolve. Patience frayed, and a decision was made: Strelizia would be recalled to the forefront.Feb 3, 20187.1Feb 3, 201824m7.1 05

24mYour Thorn, My BadgeA burgeoning intimacy sparked between Plantations 13 and 26, promising a seismic shift in the established order. The squad braced itself for the inevitable fallout, anticipating a conflict of considerable magnitude. Adding to the complexity was the evolving dynamic between Zero Two and Hiro, a partnership that required adjustment for both of them. The weight of this impending change settled upon the team as they prepared for the storm it would unleash.Feb 9, 20187.0Feb 9, 201824m7.0 06

24mDARLING in the FRANXXSquad 13 – Hiro, Zero Two, and the rest – faced a conflict unlike any they had encountered before. The stakes were higher, the danger more profound. Adding to the psychological burden was the unsettling awareness that this would be Zero Two’s third time piloting the Unicorn, a fact that seemed to subtly erode their resolve, probing at the edges of their minds.Feb 16, 20186.6Feb 16, 201824m6.6 07

24mShooting Star MoratoriumAfter a fierce battle defending the kissing plantations, Thirteen welcomed a much-needed respite. They journeyed to an unforeseen destination, where they discovered something altogether unexpected.Feb 23, 20185.5Feb 23, 201824m5.5 08

24mBoys x GirlsA fracture had appeared within Squad 13, a chasm carved by circumstance and misunderstanding. The team, once a cohesive unit, now wrestled with the consequences of a deeply personal conflict, a rift that threatened to unravel their very foundation. Could they find a way to mend the divide, to navigate the complexities of human emotion and rediscover the bonds that held them together? And how would Zero Two, with her unique perspective on humanity, respond to such a profoundly human struggle?Mar 2, 20185.4Mar 2, 201824m5.4 09

24mTriangle BombThe weight of the revelation settled upon him, a cold stone in his gut. He had glimpsed something profound, something terrifying, and now the world felt irrevocably altered. The clarity was fleeting, replaced by a chilling premonition – a sense of impending danger that tightened its grip with each passing moment. He knew, with a certainty that resonated deep within his soul, that they were walking a precipice. A choice loomed, stark and unforgiving. The fate of everything hinged on their reMar 9, 20187.2Mar 9, 201824m7.2 10

24mThe City of EternityHe orchestrated a reward for Squad 13, choosing a location he'd long envisioned as home. It was there, amidst the familiar surroundings, that fate brought him face to face with someone he had always longed to meet. The ceremony unfolded in a place of personal significance, a culmination of his efforts to foster their growth.Mar 16, 20187.2Mar 16, 201824m7.2 11

24mPartner ShuffleRemarkable growth has marked the development of the thirteenth, yet Chlorophytum’s performance continues to decline. Recognizing this trend, Nana and Hachi suggest a partnership realignment, a proposal met with an unexpected acceptance.Mar 23, 20187.0Mar 23, 201824m7.0 12

24mThe Garden Where It All BeganThirteen heads returned to the Garden for testing, Zero Two’s emotional state deteriorating daily. They encountered Nine Alpha, who offered a glimpse into her condition, but the most telling words came directly from the source.Mar 30, 20187.5Mar 30, 201824m7.5 13

24mThe Beast and the PrinceDeep within a forest, lived a powerful and beautiful beast princess. Drawn by the moon's glow, she ventured into the human world and, within the moonlit gardens of a small castle, found herself captivated by a prince.Apr 6, 20187.8Apr 6, 201824m7.8 14

24mPunishment and ConfessionThe news shifted everything for Squad 13, a seismic change that frustrated Zero Two deeply. All she desired was to speak with Hiro, yet obstacles seemed to materialize with each attempt, blocking her path at every turn.Apr 14, 20187.0Apr 14, 201824m7.0 15

24mJianHiro watched from the periphery, a helpless observer as the struggle for the Grand Crevasse commenced. Though Zero Two was gone, the concerns surrounding her fighting style lingered within Squad 13. The battle for the Crevasse had begun, and he could only watch.Apr 20, 20187.8Apr 20, 201824m7.8 16

24mDays of Our LivesThe aftermath of the battle for Gran Crevasse had irrevocably altered the landscape. More than the physical terrain, however, a shift rippled through the very fabric of existence, impacting all who dwelled within its shadow. Even Zero Two, seemingly immune to change, appeared subtly transformed in her regard for those around her.Apr 27, 20185.0Apr 27, 201824m5.0 17

24mEdenEmissaries were dispatched across the land, tasked with demanding the surrender of the klaxosaurs’ leader. Simultaneously, the Nines made a visit to Squad 13, where a startling discovery unfolded. Meanwhile, a delegation journeyed to the great chasm, a place known as the Crevasse, to issue their ultimatum. They sought to bring an end to the conflict by compelling the klaxosaurs' chieftain to yield.May 11, 20187.2May 11, 201824m7.2 18

24mWhen the Sakura BloomsA shadow fell upon Mistilteinn, a whisper of departure carried on the wind. The time had come for a leaving, and with it, a quiet resolve. They would not fade into oblivion; instead, they would etch a final memory onto the heart of the place they were leaving behind. A last, vibrant echo before the silence descended.May 18, 20185.0May 18, 201824m5.0 19

24mInhumanityHe confronted the APE brass, demanding answers for what they had done to Kokoro and Mitsuru. Their response stirred a deep reflection within him – a reckoning with the past, the choices humanity had wrought, and the very course of their journey.May 25, 20186.8May 25, 201824m6.8 20

24mA New WorldThe campaign to eradicate the klaxosaurs commenced, with APE dispatching Strelizia to seize control of the Star Entity, the enemy’s most formidable asset. Yet, the klaxosaur princess harbored different intentions.Jun 8, 20187.2Jun 8, 201824m7.2 21

24mFor You, My LoveThe world tilted on its axis, a silent promise of oblivion. Yet, even as destruction loomed, Zero Two resolved to keep her word. No matter the cost, she would not yield.Jun 15, 20187.2Jun 15, 201824m7.2 22

24mStargazersThe silence was a heavy thing, settling over them like dust. A stillness that spoke volumes of what had been lost. They stood amidst the echoes, grappling with the quiet aftermath. Each child carried the weight of the world, their young faces etched with a sorrow too profound for their years. The path ahead was shrouded in uncertainty, a daunting expanse stretching before them. Alone now, they faced a stark choice: how would they navigate the ruins and forge a future from the fragments of tJun 22, 20187.0Jun 22, 201824m7.0 23

24mDARLING in the FRANXXThe inevitable hour had arrived. A final confrontation loomed, a desperate gamble for a future uncertain. Elsewhere, amidst the chaos, a different kind of struggle unfolded. Kokoro and Mitsuru remained, steadfast in their resolve, prepared to face a conflict uniquely their own.Jun 29, 20187.0Jun 29, 201824m7.0 24

24mNever Let Me GoThe mission was clear: confront VIRM and end his threat. But while Squad 13 prepared for the final confrontation, the remainder of the team worked tirelessly to restore order to Earth, striving to put lives back on a stable course.Jul 6, 20187.2Jul 6, 201824m7.2