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  • In Darling in the Franxx, child soldiers called Parasites pilot giant robots. 1 / 8

    Darling in the Franxx Promo Art vertical

  • The giant robots are known as Franxx, operated by female and male pairs. 2 / 8

  • In order to pilot the Franxx, Parasites must maintain a strong relationship with one other. 3 / 8

    Goro x Ichigo Darling in the Franxx vertical

  • Code:002 or "Zero Two" is an ace pilot whose partners never survive past three missions. 4 / 8

    Zero Two Hallway Darling in the Franxx vertical

  • Despite Zero Two's reputation, Hiro chooses to be her partner, or "Darling." 5 / 8

  • The Franxx fight Klaxosaurs, mysterious techno-organic kaiju angered by humanity's greed. 6 / 8

  • Beyond the mecha, this anime is really about interpersonal relationships. 7 / 8

    Hiro and Zero Two Darling in the Franxx vertical

  • It harkens back to one of the genre's best-loved shows: Neon Genesis Evangelion. 8 / 8

    Darling in the Franxx promotional material vertical