DARLING in the FRANXX Timeline ( Real )

announcement
March 25, 2017

Production Announcement of DARLING in the FRANXX

The anime series DARLING in the FRANXX was officially announced as a collaboration between Studio Trigger and A-1 Pictures.

release
January 13, 2018

Premiere of DARLING in the FRANXX Anime

The first episode of DARLING in the FRANXX aired on Japanese television, marking the beginning of the series' broadcast.

release
July 7, 2018

Conclusion of DARLING in the FRANXX Anime Series

The final episode of DARLING in the FRANXX was aired, concluding the story of the original anime series.

release
August 2018

Release of DARLING in the FRANXX Manga Adaptation in English

The English version of the DARLING in the FRANXX manga was made available to a wider audience.

announcement
June 2018

Announcement of DARLING in the FRANXX Home Media Release

Details were revealed regarding the Blu-ray and DVD release of the anime series.

DARLING in the FRANXX Timeline ( Fictional )

event
Era 0

Emergence of Klaxosaurs

Klaxosaurs begin appearing and attacking humanity, threatening human civilization.

infrastructure
Era 5

Construction of APE and Plantation Cities

Humanity constructs mobile cities called Plantations, governed by the organization APE, to protect against Klaxosaurs.

technology
Era 10

Development of Franxx Mechas

APE develops Franxx, the special mechas piloted by pairs of Parasites to fight Klaxosaurs.

organization
Era 15

Formation of Squad 13

Squad 13, including main characters Hiro and Zero Two, is formed as a frontline defense unit.

character_event
Era 16

Hiro Meets Zero Two

Hiro encounters the mysterious and infamous pilot Zero Two, marking the beginning of their partnership.

battle
Era 16

Hiro and Zero Two Pilot Strelizia

Hiro becomes Zero Two’s partner for piloting the Franxx Strelizia, increasing their combat effectiveness.

revelation
Era 17

Birth of Memories and Radiation Effects

Squad 13 members begin recalling past lives and memories, revealing hidden truths about Klaxosaurs and humanity.

revelation
Era 17

APE's True Motives Revealed

It is revealed that APE is manipulating humanity for its own agenda, hiding the truth about Klaxosaurs.

battle
Era 18

Final Battle Against Klaxosaurs

Squad 13 faces the ultimate confrontation against the Klaxosaur queen to save humanity.

character_event
Era 18

Sacrifice of Zero Two and Hiro

Zero Two and Hiro merge completely and sacrifice themselves to ensure peace and a future for humanity.

event
Era 19

New Dawn for Humanity

With the Klaxosaur threat neutralized, humanity begins rebuilding a peaceful society outside the Plantations.