# Where to Watch Darling in the Franxx

**Darling in the FranXX builds its mecha battles around paired teenage pilots whose closeness matters as much as their combat ability. Crunchyroll and Netflix carry the finished 2018 TV series, with regional catalogs determining which service works for you. Across 24 episodes, it moves between action and an increasingly psychological romance, asking what its young pilots want beyond the role assigned to them. It suits viewers who enjoy emotionally charged robot anime and do not mind a story that makes bold turns. Set aside roughly 24 minutes for each episode.**

## Where to Watch

- [Crunchyroll](http://www.crunchyroll.com/darling-in-the-franxx)
- [Netflix](https://www.netflix.com/title/81010668)

Check Crunchyroll and Netflix in your region. Both are listed for the series, but local catalogs can decide which option appears for your account.

## Synopsis

Humanity survives inside moving fortress cities while creatures outside threaten what remains of civilization. Children are trained to operate FranXX mecha in pairs, with little understanding of the society they protect or the lives they might have chosen. Hiro has lost his ability to pilot when he meets Zero Two, a horned girl whose history with partners has made her feared. Their unusual compatibility gives him another chance in the cockpit, but it also disrupts the rules surrounding the pilots. The battles supply the scale, while the personal tension comes from adolescents trying to understand affection and identity in a system that treats them as tools.

## Fast Facts

- **Format:** TV
- **Episodes:** 24
- **Premiered:** 2018
- **Studio:** A-1 Pictures, Cloverworks, Trigger
- **Score:** 7

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- **[The End of Evangelion](https://hozuna.com/anime/the-end-of-evangelion)**: 
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## FAQ

### Where can I legally watch Darling in the FranXX?

Look for it on Crunchyroll or Netflix. The service carrying it for you can depend on the catalog offered in your region.

### How many episodes does Darling in the FranXX have?

The series has 24 episodes, each with a runtime of about 24 minutes. It tells one continuous story rather than dividing the plot into separate seasons.

### Does Darling in the FranXX tell a complete story?

Yes, its airing status is finished and the TV series reaches its own conclusion. You are not starting an unfinished adaptation, since the source material is original.

### What order should I watch Darling in the FranXX?

Start at the first episode and proceed by episode number. No previous series is required to understand the setting, the pilots or their conflict.

### What kind of anime is Darling in the FranXX?

It combines mecha action with romance and psychological drama in a science-fiction setting. The relationships between the paired pilots receive substantial attention, so it is a better match for viewers who want interpersonal strain alongside robot fights.