The sci-fi romance DARLING in the FRANXX has arrived on Crunchyroll and Hulu, making its complete 24-episode run available to stream with both English dub and subtitles. The series, which premiered in Winter 2018, hails from a notable collaboration between A-1 Pictures, CloverWorks, and Studio Trigger.
Set in a post-apocalyptic future, humanity survives within mobile fortress cities called Plantations, relying on specialized mechs called FranXX to combat monstrous Klaxosaurs. The narrative centers on Hiro and Zero Two, pilots who form a unique bond while fighting for survival and grappling with their own identities.
DARLING in the FRANXX holds a 7.2 rating on MyAnimeList, with over 1.1 million users having rated it. The original anime explores themes of cohabitation, coming of age, and forbidden romance against a backdrop of dystopian politics and giant robot combat. Its conclusion offers a definitive end to the story, allowing for a complete binge-watch.
