DARLING in the FRANKXX

[Munsu]

In the distant future the land is ruined and humanity establishes the mobile fort city Plantation. Pilots produced inside Plantation live in Mistilteinn, also know as the "birdcage." Children live there knowing nothing of the outside world or the freedom of the sky. Their lives consist of battling to carry out missions. Their enemies are mysterious giant lifeforms known as Kyōryū, and the children pilot robots called Franxx to face off against them. For the children, riding the Franxx proves their existence. A boy named Hiro is called Code:016, and he was once known as a prodigy. However, he has fallen behind, and his existence seems unnecessary. Not piloting a Franxx is the same as ceasing to exist. One day, a mysterious girl known as "Zero Two" appears before him. Two horns grow out of her head.

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/enc...e.php?id=19850

Just watched first episode of DARLING in the FRANKXX, not sure on it yet, but cautiously optimistic, but it could go either way.

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That said, I'm fairly confident that Zero Two will be a contender for fan favorite this season.

[David75]

Nice interaction for the main cast. But honnestly the beast and Frankxx designs are downright awful for my tastes.
In contrast I love the fanservice girl a lot, as you pointed.

[Munsu]

Nice interaction for the main cast. But honnestly the beast and Frankxx designs are downright awful for my tastes.
In contrast I love the fanservice girl a lot, as you pointed.

After your comments on the other thread, I thought this was going to be the case for you.

[David75]

The designs are ok for everything else but the Frankxx and that monster. The other thread you mention is Devilman?

[Munsu]

The designs are ok for everything else but the Frankxx and that monster. The other thread you mention is Devilman?

Yeah, but I misread what you wrote. I thought you were referring to the violence, etc. But that aside, I agree those mecha type designs didn't look good.

[David75]

The violence in that show is not comparable at all. There's some fighting, but it's not as vesceral/gore/psychological (if at all) compared to devilman.
It's totally possible I watch that show for 02 only

[Munsu]

The violence in that show is not comparable at all. There's some fighting, but it's not as vesceral/gore/psychological (if at all) compared to devilman.
It's totally possible I watch that show for 02 only

I haven't watched Devilman: Crybaby yet, so don't know how violent.

[David75]

It's entirely possible that my tolerance levels are way too low. But I'm more the soothing slice of life/comedy/fanservice anime guy anyway

[Kraco]

Yes, the Frankxx design was quite strange, especially the moe face. Who on Earth gives a mecha such a face? You can understand better the typical Gundam and such faces as they look like warriors or monsters (like the RL shark face fighter plane paintings). Another thing that caught my attention was the MC dude's slightly autistic personality. However, it could also turn out good if he puts that trait to use by turning it into a piloting/fighting obsession.

I'm quite optimistic about this series. It could be good. The setting is interesting, the characters aren't bad (especially Zero Two). I imagine fights won't be this easy in the future. I don't mind at all the destiny stuff either.

[shinta|hikari]

I trust in Studio Trigger.

[KrayZ33]

Awww shit, why did it have to transform into something like that... it looked perfectly fine in doggo-form

[shinta|hikari]

Am I the only one okay with the cutesy sexy robot? I might even like it. Looks different. And has boobs.

[KrayZ33]

Probably

It became unsightly as soon as it started to have a face.

Why the heck does it have a mouth with teeth and tongue as if it were some kind of mega(wo)man.

[Munsu]

Am I the only one okay with the cutesy sexy robot? I might even like it. Looks different. And has boobs.

I personally don't have much of a problem with it. Had more of a problem with the enemy.

[neflight86]

Liking it so far; which is good considering the tired framework of clichés forming the core of the story. Like the character artwork, but the mechas will take some getting used to, as I'm used to studio trigger flinging ridiculous mecha designs at stories that don't take themselves as seriously.

[Kraco]

Episode 2



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I can't say I'm a huge fan of the characters aside from Zero Two. The MC is weirdly bipolar: sometimes he's ok being obsessed with piloting the mecha, which is a good thing, but then the next moment when something doesn't go as expected, he's a totally useless crybaby wuss. It's like he has no guts whatsoever. It doesn't even need to be mentioned the obnoxious brat, Zorome, is beyond annoying. He's the stock shounen character who's always badmouthing others but is also the first to fail due to his own stupidity. Ichigo is not so super bad as a character, but it does annoy me somewhat that she's dishonest with herself and is always looking at the MC despite having a partner of her own. Gorou is the most decent of all the characters, yet he has such a partner. Perhaps Ichigo will now forget the MC and accept working with Gorou.

Somebody should kick the MC in the ass so hard it will make him grow some balls. It's frustrating how he can't take the slightest hardship without feeling so sorry for himself that he can't even walk. Zorome can die for all I care, but I guess we will just have to suffer his presence. It would be good if the plot allowed the MC to pilot with Zero Two again. Maybe that would shut Zorome up. It's kind of weird they won't allow it anyway. The MC has no value whatsoever being without a partner, after failing all the trials with others, so what would it matter even if he died after three runs with Zero Two like all the rest?

[KrayZ33]

This got really interesting.
Still not liking the looks of the mecha, but the fanservice is good though!

Somebody should kick the MC in the ass so hard it will make him grow some balls. It's frustrating how he can't take the slightest hardship without feeling so sorry for himself that he can't even walk.

I don't know, but isn't his behavior normal? His worth is determined by his ability to pilot, if he can't pilot, he's worth nothing.
He's already training alone, but if he's unable to sync with a partner, it's pointless.
It's not something that could realistically change by "growing balls".

[Kraco]

No, one moment he seems like he would be ready to do anything to get another change to pair with Zero Two, but then the next moment he's all ready to walk off a cliff because there's no hope for him and the world would surely be a better place if he was dead. Yet all in all he doesn't seem to do a whole lot actively. He's indecisive and inactive. Why didn't he go to Zero Two's table in the cafeteria if he so much want to pair with her and pilot the mecha with her? I just can't understand him.

[KrayZ33]

But he wasn't indecisive at all.

He wanted to pilot. Wanted to proof that he piloted the mecha and not Zero Two, who is said to be able to pilot mechas without any help.
In the end, he wasn't able to pilot the mecha - again. Proving his hidden fear that he isn't able to pilot and thus worthless.

Why didn't he go to Zero Two's table in the cafeteria if he so much want to pair with her and pilot the mecha with her? I just can't understand him.

but...that's exactly what he did - He asked her to pilot it with him again, after making sure whether he was imagining things or not.





In addition to that, we are basically looking at a brave-new-world-esque society. These children don't even know what kissing is, their existence is probably validated by how they perform in front of "father" - and nothing else.

[Kraco]

He knows he can pilot with Zero Two, he knows he couldn't pilot with someone else, yet he was okay with again trying with someone else to prove... what? Just look at how that one-sided-love Ichigo handled it: With her vocal eagerness she was able to turn things her way. Meanwhile the MC didn't really do anything productive or convincing. That trial then naturally failed, and he was again devastated. Not once has he tried to tell those in charge he's only compatible with Zero Two. I also don't think he has done enough to stick to Zero Two, which is why I call him indecisive, in addition to always giving up immediately whenever something doesn't work as he expected. That's why the brat Zorome calls him a crybaby.

The whole show started with the MC giving up despite others telling him he shouldn't.