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Mecha and romance are the two most opposite genres in the anime industry, and there are very few series that have managed to do justice to this weird combination. One such series that lived up to the expectations of fans to a certain extent wasDarling in the Franxx.It was a combined project of A-1 Pictures and Trigger, and it was quite popular when it started.
The series was first announced at Trigger’s Anime Expo 2017 panel in July 2017. It was written and directed by Atsushi Nishigori and Naotaka Hayashi and was one of the prominent series back in 2017. And while the story of the series was quite intriguing, it got ruined in the end according to many fans. Evidently, the anime fumbled the conclusion, which led to the criticism of the series as a whole.
The series could have been one of the greatest projects considering the combination of mecha and romance, but disrupting the ending made it look back for the entire anime. Many believe that it was one of the reasons why it never got renewed for a second season or a spin-off.
Darling in the Franxx’sending was underwhelming
Darling in The Franxxis set in a post-apocalyptic futuristic world where children are artificially created only for piloting Franxx, humanoid military weapons capable of massive destruction. However, among the artificially created child pilots, a squad of ten pilots aims to become human and find out more about their origin and the world they live in.
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The story offersvarious intriguing elementsthat enhance the beauty of a futuristic world with complex twists and turns. The series featured interpersonal relationships that explored the difficulty of a teenage life. But by the time the series reached its ending, the hype around the story went down as the ending got obliterated.
While there were many aspects that contributed to the disrupted ending ofDarling in the Franxx, the one that became the general opinion was the introduction of non-canon elements into the narrative. They made the story confusing, and fans couldn’t make sense of the conclusion.
Fans still talk aboutDarling in the Franxx’sending
A few days ago,Darling in the Franxxmarked its seventh anniversary, and the news was shared by @animetv_jp on X. Fans gathered to talk about the series, hinting at the popularity it amassed with only a single season.Darling in the Franxxhad a lot of potential, and it could have become one of the greatest anime series considering its introduction.
However, as fans came together to discussDarling in the Franxx, most of them talked about how the series had fumbled the ending and ruined a particularly good story.
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There were still some who defended the anime but still agreedwith Studio Trigger’s disruptionof the conclusion.
talk about fumbled endings i cried like a b4stard here man
Why i feel nobody really remembers this anime anymore? This is the first time in years i see somebody talking about this anime
Shit was fire up until like Episode 15 😭
Not mid just disappointing
Ruined mech anime for so many people
While the anime got a manga adaptation, it was never renewed for a second season. And there is not much hope forDarling in the Franxxmaking a return considering the dip in the popularity of the series over the years.
Darling in the Franxxis available for streaming on Crunchyroll.
Tarun Kohli
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Tarun Kohli is the Senior Anime Writer at FandomWire, with over 2,900 published articles. He currently specializes in critiquing One Piece and other Shonen anime. A passionate fan of the genre, his love for thoughtful analysis reflects his genuine appreciation for the art of anime. His deep understanding of anime culture has earned recognition from industry figures such as Adi Shankar and the creators of Blood of Zeus.
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