DARLING in the FRANXX

DARLING in the FRANXX (Japanese: ダーリン・イン・ザ・フランキス), also known as DarliFra, is a 2018 Japanese science fiction mecha anime television series co-produced by Trigger and A-1 Pictures. The story is set in a distant future where humanity is on the brink of extinction due to giant creatures called "klaxosaurs." The remaining humans live in mobile fortress cities called "Plantations," and children are trained as "parasites" to pilot giant mechas called "FRANXX" in boy-girl pairs. The series focuses on Hiro (Code:016), a former pilot prodigy, and Zero Two (Code:002), a mysterious elite pilot with klaxosaur blood, as they navigate their roles in this war. It explores themes of identity, relationships, and freedom, and is known for its unique mecha designs, complex characters, and engaging storyline.