Darling in the Franxx: A story of hope and struggle for the future"Darling in the Franxx" is an original anime series that aired in 2018, co-produced by TRIGGER and A-1 Pictures. This anime, directed by Atsushi Nishigori, brought together a stellar cast and crew, deeply moving and exciting viewers. Below, we will introduce detailed information and reviews of this work, as well as recommended points. story"Darling in the Franxx" is set in the distant future. Humanity has built mobile fortress cities called "Plantations" on devastated land and is enjoying civilization. Within this, the children who live in the pilot residential facility "Mistltinn," commonly known as "Torikago," have grown up without knowing the outside world or the freedom of the sky. Their mission is to fight giant lifeforms called "Klaxosaurs." The children pilot robots called "Franxx" and try to prove their existence by fighting. The main character, Hiro (code number 016), was once known as a child prodigy, but is now a dropout. While it is said that there is no point in existence if one cannot pilot a Franxx, a mysterious girl called Zero Two (code number 002) appears before Hiro. She has two seductive horns growing from her forehead and declares, "I found you, my darling." This encounter will greatly change the destiny of Hiro, Zero Two, and the other children. Commentary"Darling in the Franxx" is an original anime project by a stellar team of people who have worked on many masterpieces. Director Atsushi Nishigori has experience as a character designer for "The Idolmaster" and "Gurren Lagann," and he demonstrates his talent in this work as well. Character design is handled by Masayoshi Tanaka, who worked on "Your Name" and "The Anthem of the Heart," providing beautiful visuals. The project was produced by TRIGGER, the studio behind "Kill la Kill" and "Little Witch Academia," and CloverWorks, a new brand from A-1 Pictures, the studio behind "The Idolmaster" and "Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day." The combination of these two companies is truly a dream come true. In addition, the project is supported by a number of impressive staff members, including Hiroyuki Imaishi, director of "Kill la Kill" and "Gurren Lagann," Shigeto Koyama, who participated in "Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo" and "Big Hero 6," Toshifumi Akai, character designer for "Magi," and Naotaka Hayashi, director of "Steins;Gate." With all these staff members gathered together, "Darling in the Franxx" has achieved extremely high quality both visually and narratively. castThe cast of "Darling in the Franxx" is also impressive. The voice actors who play the unique characters are Yuto Uemura as Hiro, Haruka Tomatsu as Zero Two, Yuichiro Umehara as Goro, Mutsumi Tamura as Zorome, Aoi Ichikawa as Mitsuru, Hiroki Goto as Futoshi, Kana Ichinose as Ichigo, Nanami Yamashita as Miku, Saori Hayami as Kokoro, Shizuka Ishigami as Ikuno, Ami Koshimizu as Naomi, and many more. The supporting cast is also impressive, including Soma Saito as 9'α, the leader of the 9's, Marina Inoue as Nana, Katsuyuki Konishi as Hachi, and Kenyu Horiuchi as Professor Franxx. Main StaffThe main staff of "Darling in the Franxx" are as follows:
Main CharactersThe main characters of "Darling in the Franxx" are as follows:
Main Robot ItemsThe following main robots and items appear in "Darling in the Franxx."
subtitleThe subtitles for each episode of "Darling in the Franxx" are as follows.
Theme songs and musicThe theme songs and music for "Darling in the Franxx" are as follows:
Rating and Recommended Points"Darling in the Franxx" is a work that is attractive for its epic story, beautiful visuals, and deep character portrayal. Below, we will introduce the specific evaluation and recommended points of the work. Story and Themes"Darling in the Franxx" is a work that depicts the problems and hopes that humanity will face in the future. The children's efforts to prove their existence by fighting deeply moves the viewers. Also not to be missed are the relationship between Hiro and Zero Two, and the growth of the other characters. In particular, the development towards the final episode was extremely moving, and will have brought many viewers to tears. The main themes of the film are "freedom" and "restraint," "love" and "battle." The children's escape from the "bird cage" and their quest for freedom sends a strong message to the viewers. The love story between Hiro and Zero Two also teaches us the importance of finding hope even in the midst of battle. Visuals and performanceThe visuals of "DARLING in the FRANXX" are extremely beautiful, with character designs by Masayoshi Tanaka and mechanic designs by Shigeto Koyama. The Franxx designs in particular are innovative and visually impactful. Additionally, the action scenes are also very impressive, with Hiroyuki Imaishi overseeing the action scenes. In terms of directing, Director Atsushi Nishigori's attention to detail can be seen everywhere. In particular, the scene depicting the relationship between Hiro and Zero Two and the climax scene in the final episode leave a strong impression on viewers. In addition, the beautiful background music by Asami Tachibana is also an important element that livens up the story. Characters and castThe characters in "Darling in the Franxx" are unique and charming. Each character's story is carefully drawn, including Hiro's growth, Zero Two's past, and the worries and hopes of the other children. The acting of the cast was also excellent, and in particular, Tomatsu Haruka's performance as Zero Two and Uemura Yuto's performance as Hiro left a deep impression on viewers. In particular, the character of Zero Two is very attractive, and her horns, red hair, and background with the nickname "Partner Killer" attract the interest of viewers. In addition, Hiro's growth and the relationships with the other children are also points not to be missed. Recommended pointsDarling in the Franxx is recommended for the following reasons:
Conclusion"Darling in the Franxx" is a work that is appealing with its epic story, beautiful visuals, and deep character portrayal. This anime depicts the problems and hopes that humanity will face in the future, and will deeply move and excite viewers. In particular, the relationship between Hiro and Zero Two, the growth of the other children, and the climax scene in the final episode are must-sees. Please watch this work and experience its charm for yourself. |
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