DARLING in the FRANXX (2018)
Kernel Score: 89% · 1,874 ratings
Genres: Animation, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy
First aired: 2018-01-13
Seasons: 1 · 24 episodes
Where to watch DARLING in the FRANXX
- Stream: Crunchyroll
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
The distant future: Humanity established the mobile fort city, Plantation, upon the ruined wasteland. Within the city were pilot quarters, Mistilteinn, otherwise known as the “Birdcage.” That is where the children live... Their only mission in life was the fight. Their enemies are the mysterious giant organisms known as Kyoryu. The children operate robots known as FRANXX in order to face these still unseen enemies. Among them was a boy who was once called a child prodigy: Code number 016, Hiro. One day, a mysterious girl called Zero Two appears in front of Hiro. “I’ve found you, my Darling.”
DARLING in the FRANXX parents' guide: ages 12+
Parents need to know that DARLING in the FRANXX is a TV-14 anime about children piloting giant robots against mysterious enemies in a post-apocalyptic world.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Giant robot combat against monstrous enemies is central to the plot, appropriate to its TV-14 rating.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-14 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Yuto Uemura as Hiro (voice)
- Haruka Tomatsu as Zero Two (voice)
- Kana Ichinose as Ichigo (voice)
- Yuuichirou Umehara as Gorou (voice)
- Nanami Yamashita as Miku (voice)
- Saori Hayami as Kokoro (voice)
- Marina Inoue as Nana (voice)
- Shizuka Ishigami as Ikuno (voice)
- Mutsumi Tamura as Zorome (voice)
- Aoi Ichikawa as Mitsuru (voice)
DARLING in the FRANXX FAQ
Is DARLING in the FRANXX good?
DARLING in the FRANXX has an 89% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,874 audience ratings.
Where can I watch DARLING in the FRANXX?
In the US you can stream DARLING in the FRANXX on Crunchyroll and buy it from Prime Video and Apple TV.
Is DARLING in the FRANXX OK for kids?
DARLING in the FRANXX is rated TV-14. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 12+. Parents need to know that DARLING in the FRANXX is a TV-14 anime about children piloting giant robots against mysterious enemies in a post-apocalyptic world.
What shows are like DARLING in the FRANXX?
If you liked DARLING in the FRANXX, try Neon Genesis Evangelion, Gurren Lagann, Made in Abyss and Plastic Memories.