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9'ζ, η, θ

## CHARACTERISTICS

### Status

Assumedly Deceased in the Anime (in the aftermath of the 2nd Battle of Gran Crevasse)Dead in the Manga (killed after an encounter with 001)

### Relatives

Zero Two (Genetic Source)
9's (Clones)

## PROFESSIONAL STATUS

### Occupation

Stamen
Pistil

### Partner

9'α
9'β
9'γ

## MEDIA

### Anime

Episode 12

**9'ζ**, **9'η**, and **9'θ** are characters in *DARLING in the FRANXX*.

## Appearance

Zeta and her identical pistils (Eta and Theta) are triplets that have white hair, grey eyes, and silver masks. They are the third shortest members of the squad (the shorter ones being Alpha and Delta, respectively). Along with their teammates, the triplets sport the Nines' white-and-gold-emblazoned uniforms.

## Personality

Very little is known of the triplets' personalities, other than that they are of one mind with their leader, Alpha. This compliance is manifested in Episode 18, where one of them joins in the lopsided hand-to-hand fight against Zero Two.

## History

### Episode 12: The Garden Where It All Began

**9'ζ**, **9'η**, and **9'θ** are seen with the rest of the 9's at the garden for maintenance. There, they bump into Squad 13 and former squadmate Zero Two.

### Episode 15: The Bird that Shares Wings

**9'ζ**, **9'η**, and **9'θ** fight at the Gran Crevasse alongside the 9's and other squads from different plantations. Despite being highly skilled and the klaxosaurs mostly being Conrad-class, **9'ζ**, **9'η**, **9'θ** and their squadmates struggle against the sheer numbers of klaxosaurs.

### Episode 18: When The Sakura Blooms

**9'ζ**, **9'η**, **9'θ** and the rest of the 9's team up with APE soldiers to take Mitsuru and Kokoro for indoctrination. As Mitsuru and Kokoro are having a wedding, something against regulation, the standard protocol is they must have their memories altered.

Either **9'ζ**, **9'η** or **9'θ** joins in with their squadmates against a hand fight against Zero Two, who tries to foil their operation. Due to the 9's having the advantage of numbers, they easily overpower Zero Two. Mitsuru and Kokoro are then taken away to have their memories altered.

### Episode 20: A New World

**9'ζ**, **9'η**, and **9'θ** fight against the klaxosaurs and then VIRM in the 2nd Battle of the Gran Crevasse.

### Episode 23: DARLING in the FRANXX

**9'ζ** is implied to have died due to lack of maintenance following the battle. The other two return with Beta and Gamma to take part in the galactic battle with Squad 13 against VIRM. However, all the 9’s, including Eta and Theta, are killed during the galactic battle.

## Relationships

### 9's

They are very loyal to their comrades and leave all diplomatic decisions to their leader, Nine Alpha.

## Etymology

Similarly to Zero Two, they received their names from Papa. Zeta, eta, and theta are letters in the Greek alphabet.

## Trivia

* In the anime, Zeta dies from lack of maintenance and the two others are killed by VIRM. In the manga, all three are killed by the Klaxosaur Princess.
Chapter 11

This is the eleventh chapter of *DARLING in the FRANXX*.

## Plot

Hiro notices more klaxosaurs left and Miku says there are still too many no matter how it looks. Hiro says he can do it. Zero Two is impressed and decides to get serious. Hiro suddenly starts to feel like he’s dissolving in her consciousness but he doesn’t dislike the feeling. Hiro and Zero Two proceed to brutally kill all the klaxosaurs. Mitsuru and Ikuno are shocked by Hiro’s true power and Nana is surprised Hiro’s abilities exceeded this far thanks to Strelizia. She and Hachi realize Zero Two is going to overwhelm Hiro.

Strelizia encounters the final klaxosaur which is huge. It begins to assault Strelizia and Ikuno says they are not fighting back. Zero Two asks what’s wrong and his paracapacity reaction is slowing. Hiro says he got overly confident and will fight back. The other FRANXXs decide to help restrict the klaxosaur‘s movements. Zero Two is annoyed with them interfering but Hiro says it makes him happy to fight alongside his friends. Zero Two agrees as long as he feels that way and everyone orders Hiro to finish it. Strelizia thrusts the klaxosaur through the air and kills it. Hiro says he always dreamed of flying in the great sky and almost gave up that dream. But now he believes he has found his wings and, even if they look like a double edge sword, he will keep flying with them one more time.
Chapter 53

This is the fifty-third chapter of the DARLING in the FRANXX manga.

## Synopsis

Zorome, Miku, Futoshi, and Kokoro watch from the balcony as Delphinium and Strelizia battle. Zorome is the most bemused that the FRANXX are fighting in Mistiltein. Ichigo pleads for Zero Two to stop and there is no reason for them to be fighting. Delphinium tackles Strelizia, which snaps off Delphinium’s right arm, causing Ichigo excruciating pain. Goro asks her if she is okay and Ichigo says it’s as painful as being in stampede mode. Ichigo tells Zero Two that, as the doctor said, Zero Two is being manipulated by the enemy and, as Zero Two’s friend, she will stop her. Ikuno watches the fight from the window and Alpha realizes that only the Klaxosaur Princess could be manipulating Zero Two. Zero Two begins to hear Ichigo’a voice But is unable to stop Strelizia from moving. The Klaxosaur Princess tells Zero Two that humans’ blood and flesh are as insufficient as a spider, the words of humans have no meaning, and the Klaxosaurs are her brethren. The Klaxosaur Princess begins to tell Zero Two the story of how the battle between the humans and Klaxosaurs began a long time ago but she doesn’t know how it happened. Somehow, some humans Nawabari, her serpent. The person who found her and whom she blames for everything is revealed to be Dr. FRANXX.

In a flashback, she asked him to hold out his hand and she licked it. She said the taste and scent of her brethren was all over his hand and merely killing him for his sins would not be enough. She bit off his arm and warned him to tell his friends not to interfere with her brethren again. However, Dr. FRANXX surpassed his anger as he realized it was his opportunity. By grabbing a handful of her hair when she wasn’t looking, he was able to create Zero Two. The Klaxosaur Princess says humans are truly and merely a collection of sins piled up together.

Zero Two is shocked as the Klaxosaur Princess says, since ancient times, the doctor has been been protecting everyone by commanding the Klaxosaurs with their blood and flesh on his hands. Zero Two’s horns start to glow and grow bigger as she despairs of her trying to become human if she acted like one but she was actually just his tool. She then hears a voice telling her not to move. Everyone looks up and sees Hiro’s training unit arriving and lands in front of Delta/ 001. She asks who he is and he introduces himself as Code: 016, Zero Two’s partner.
Chapter 48

This is the forty-eigth chapter of the DARLING in the FRANXX manga.

## Synopsis

As Genista enters stampede mode, everyone is horrified and Ichigo pleads for Kokoro to stop. The Klaxosaur continues crushing Genista and Kokoro screams in pain while Mitsuru watches in horror. Genista breaks free from the Klaxosaur’s grip but it is fully in stampede mode, which takes on the form a beast with wings. Genista jumps in the air and is about to attack before it abruptly shuts down and collapses to the ground.

In the cockpit, Mitsuru and Kokoro lay on the floor because he had pulled her off of her seat. Mitsuru tells Kokoro she is unbelievable and he scolds her for being reckless. Kokoro smiles and says despite the recklessness, they managed to escape from the Klaxosaur because she believed Mitsuru would stop her. Mitsuru angrily asks Kokoro how she can trust someone like that. Mitsuru's starts to have flashback from when he was a kid. Mitsuru said that a FRANXX is a robot piloted by two people and he wanted to be an excellent child like Hiro. Before going to get his Elixir Injection, Mitsuru asked Hiro to promise they would pilot a FRANXX together and they pinky promised. After the Injection, Mitsuru came back, saying he did his best to keep their promise, but Hiro didn’t remember the promise, which devastated Mitsuru. Mitsuru breaks down, saying believing in people will get you betrayed and he was an idiot to believe in Hiro. He starts crying and wonders why Hiro made the promise only to forget about it. Kokoro understands Mitsuru has been hurt so much he can’t recover but she points out she hurt people to; she knew she hurt Futoshi by teaming up with Mitsuru. Meanwhile, Chlorophytum fights the Conrad Klaxosaurs and Futoshi warns them not to get close to Kokoro. Kokoro says that despite everything, she still wanted to ride with Mitsuru, who asks if it was out of pity for riding with an incompetent person like him. Kokoro denies this and says it’s because she likes him. Mitsuru stares at her, surprised. Mitsuru says he doesn’t know what to say because they are in a middle of battle. Kokoro replies she knows but she just wanted to say it. Mitsuru realizes it feels strange because when he looks at her smile, he will be a fool and suffer like before and wonders why does his heart feel full.

Hiro tells Ichigo they have to help Chlorophytum but Zero Two says they can’t go just yet because they are surrounded by Conrad Klaxosaurs. Futoshi wonders what Mitsuru is doing and he needs to protect Kokoro. Four Conrad Klaxosaurs jump on Genista, much to Futoshi’s horror. However, Genista suddenly reactivates and jumps back on its feet. Without her helmet and coat, Genista returns to the battle. Kokoro—as Genista—is smiling and mentally asks Mitsuru to walk together with her and Mitsuru is shown to be pleasantly surprised.
Chapter 41

This is the forty-first chapter of the DARLING in the FRANXX manga.

## Synopsis

In a flashback, 9'α and the rest of the 9's fight 001 after she takes over 9'ε and 9'δ’s Nine Model FRANXX. Alpha charges at 001 but she rips his Nine Model’s left arm off, causing him extreme pain. 001 is unimpressed. 9'γ and 9'β rush In to protect him by fighting her and decide to destroy the feet to gain control. 001 uses tentacles that suddenly appear from the Nine Model to stop and push them away, causing severe damage to their FRANXXs. Beta is confused by this because the FRANXX is supposed to be a Nine Model but it now resembles a Klaxosaur’s body. 001 mocks them as pathetic and they don’t know anything. Alpha tries to get up, telling her not to get excited. 001 uses her clawed finger to stab his FRANXX in the right eye, causing him to lose his right eye and, as her claw makes its way into the cockpit, 9'ζ is stabbed in the abdomen, mortally wounding her.

001 calls it a direct hit to the core, which is what they do to her people. Delta is suddenly sealed in an ejection pod and she is ejected from the FRANXX. 001 looks down to see that Epsilon was responsible for helping her escape. He says her connection with Delta will break and she won’t be able to operate the FRANXX anymore. However, 001 is still able to pilot it when she proceeds to brutally murder a shocked Epsilon by stabbing him with two of her tentacles and she elaborates that she doesn’t need a pair. After he dies, 001 sees the pod with Delta insde, contemplating to retrieve her but the others interfere and tell Alpha to escape while they will hold her off. Alpha protests but they say he can’t fight anymore. Beta says it was fun fighting along side him and Gamma asks Alpha to tell Iota his greeting. 9'θ and 9'η declare they will show the 9's greed. As they rush towards her, Alpha cries out before he wakes up in a hospital room, where he is being looked after by Kokoro and Ikuno. He asks them where he is and if he is at Plantation 13, which Kokoro confirms and assures him that he is safe. He looks to his right and sees Delta, who is recovering, and he asks about Zeta. Ikuno says she was ready dead when they were rescued. Alpha starts crying and cursing.

Meanwhile, 001 looks at the heads of the other 9’s FRANXX,. Hachi is briefed by Papa, who says the 9’s were annihilated, which was expected of the Klaxosaur Princesss. Hachi says Alpha and Delta are being kept safe but Delta’s brain must have been damaged from 001’s connection. Papa is dismayed and leaves their disposal to Hachi, who is confused. Papa explains there is no need to keep a useless parasite even if it is from an elite unit.
Chapter 08

This is the eighth chapter of *DARLING in the FRANXX*.

## Plot

Genista, Argentea and Delphinium head to level 8 of the magma energy mining facility. Hachi explains they will need to destroy the core of the klaxosaur to kill it and the three units make their way to the target’s location. Nana asks Mitsuru and Ikuno what happened, and thinks it might be because Ikuno is unwell and orders she undergo an examination. Mitsuru asks if the problem is their compatibility but Nana says that is common at first and no reason to split them up, much to Mitsuru‘s disappointment.

The three find a klaxosaur and seemingly kill it quickly it but Zero Two says they are rookies and don’t know what they’re doing. The core attacks Argentea and knocks Miku unconscious. Genista and Delphinium attack it but are shocked to find a horde of klaxosaurs surrounding them. Nana says they ended up attracting more klaxosaurs when they released their magma weapons. Zero Two says Nana should have sent her and Hiro down there, and if they keep this up, they will all die.
Ending Collection vol.2

Ending Collection vol. 2 is the second of the two ending collection volumes. It features the last three ending songs of DARLING in the FRANXX. Escape and Darling are sung by unit XX:me, composing of Haruka Tomatsu (Zero Two), Kana Ichinose (Ichigo), Nanami Yamashita (Miku), Saori Hayami (Kokoro) and Shizuka Ishigami (Ikuno). While Hitori is sung by Zero Two (Haruka Tomatsu) solo, it was credited as XX:me. It was released on June 27, 2018.

## Tracklist

 5
 6
Chapter 34

This is the thirty-fourth chapter of DARLING in the FRANXX.

## Synopsis

Hachi reports that Delphinium is trapped inside the core of the Klaxosaur. Futoshi and Zorome are ready to go and rescue her but Nana says that won’t be easy. Hachi explains this is an explosive klaxosaur that vaporizes it’s own fluid until it self-destructs, and while it is still approaching the plantation, it is charging up and will explode upon impact. In other words, Hachi says their priority is to keep it away from the plantation and destroy it. Hiro asks if they will let Ichigo die, and Hachi says she has already agreed to it because, even by combining the FRANXX units and the plantation’s firearms, the klaxosaur devoured all the attacks. On the audio comm, Ichigo assures everyone not to worry and reminds them that their priority is to protect the plantation. Goro and Hiro are horrified. Ichigo says she is glad Goro is safe and hopes he will be happy with his new partner after she is gone. She turns the comms off and enters safe mode to save power. She then thinks if she could have talked to her friends more but she would have cried if she talked to Hiro after remembering their kiss on the beach. She also wonders what else she could have done as a leader.

Ikuno pleads for Nana and Hachi to let the squad save Ichigo. Hachi says the plan can’t change and Nana asks how the plan to save her. Hiro says there is a hole on top of the klaxosaur that one person can enter. Nana says it’s too risky and Hiro is about to offer himself until Zero Two interrupts him by saying he is her partner and Ichigo herself there is nothing they can do. To Hiro’s surprise, Goro agrees because Hiro is Strelizia’s stamen and Zero Two’s partner. However, Goro says he is Ichigo’s partner and he will rescue her. Goro asks for Hachi’s permission to rescue her without interfering with the plan.

Strelizia and Chlorophytum take Goro to the klaxosaur while Genista and Argentea will be the last line of defence. Hachi says if they break through the klaxosaur, the plantation will begin firing at it. Ikuno thanks Mitsuru for helping but he retorts he thinks it’s risky. Hiro tells Goro they will drop him in the highly pressured vaporizer to reach Delphinium. Zero Two says there is no guarantee Goro will be safe and if it were her, she wouldn’t do it. Goro says there is still a small chance and thanks Hiro and Zero Two for taking it. Zero Two replies she doesn’t mind. Chlorophytum throws Strelizia into the air and Strelizia drops Goro inside the hole. Ichigo breathes heavily as there is not much energy left and thinks of Hiro as she prepares for self-detonation. Goro swims towards Delphinium.
Klaxosaur Bomb

The '***Klaxosaur bomb'*** is a weapon built by the Klaxo Sapiens in order to defeat VIRM.

## Overview

The bomb is a circular device that is black with blue glowing accents around it. It is shown to be much larger than a multiple of FRANXX grouped together.

The bomb was built presumably tens of millions ago in correspondence to the war with VIRM, and it was kept hidden within the Klaxosaur Mothership after VIRM retreated and the surviving Klaxo Sapiens went into hiding in Earth’s core.

The bomb was discovered when the mothership was destroyed during Squad 13’s battle with VIRM In Mars’ orbit. Strelizia True Apus took the bomb and entered a Warp Gate to eliminate the VIRM home planet, and end the war. This journey would go on for two years until they reached their destination. VIRM almost succeeded in destroying the bomb after severing Hiro and Zero Two’s connection in Strelizia but the two overcame VIRM by implanting the bomb onto the planet’s surface and activating it by flying directly into a crevasse in the bomb, which destroys any trace of the planet.
Chapter 27

This is the twenty-seventh chapter of the DARLING in the FRANXX manga.

## Synopsis

After the successful kissing with Plantation 26, Squad 13  was awarded a special vacation to the beach. Zorome and Futoshi run toward the ocean. Miku calls them childish but Kokoro  says it be helped because this is the first time they’ve seen the ocean. Ikuno is surprised such a place survived on the surface. Goro sets up an umbrella and Ichigo says Nana will pick them up in the morning. She wonders if this is a test but Goro doubts it because there seem to be no klaxosaurs around. Ichigo suggests they enjoy themselves while Goro admires her figure. Zero Two drags Hiro into the ocean for a swim. Miku and Kokoro are relieved Hiro is behaving normally. Goro asks Ichigo if she is alright, and she asks why wouldn’t she be.

Ichigo narrates that, after the battle, Hiro and Zero Two were made official partners. However, Code:090 told her that he lost his partner two years ago due to Zero Two’s recklessness from a joint mission. She still had misgivings aboutZero Two but looking at Hiro makes her glad they have her with them.

Zorome and Futoshi admire Miku and Kokoro's body as the girls play volleyball. Goro  admits it’s a sight for sore eyes. Zorome  and Futoshi  thought out loud that teen digits like Goro were goody-two-shoes and Goro retorts he is a guy too. Zero Two remarks how salty the water is and she notices him staring at her swimming suit. He gets embarrassed when she says he saw her naked once. She also credits him for getting her and she feels like she can fly anywhere when she’s with him. She licks his cheek and says his taste really makes her heart race and asks if he was expecting a kiss. She explains a kiss is a declaration that the other person belongs to you and you should kiss someone you love, and she asks if he’s done it with someone other than her. He recalls it with Ichigo but he is suddenly pulled underwater by Goro, Zorome and Futoshi.

Ichigo goes swimming while Ikuno reads her book. Mitsuru asks her if she came here just to read and she says forcing herself to frolic doesn’t suit her. He comments on how Hiro seems to be doing great after looking suicidal not long ago. She asks him not to ask her for confirmation but he says he was talking to himself. Kokoro notices Mitsuru walking alone and she follows him. She finds remnants of an abandoned town.
DARLING in the FRANXX Manga Volume 7

​Volume 7 of the DARLING in the FRANXX (ダーリン・イン・ザ・フランキス, Dārin In Za Furankisu) manga series was first released on January 4, 2020.

## List of Chapters

* Chapter 44
* Chapter 45
* Chapter 46
* Chapter 47
* Chapter 48
* Chapter 49
* Chapter 50
* Chapter 51
* Chapter 52

## Synopsis

Ikuno and Futoshi’s fighting skills improve due to their unreciprocated feelings for Ichigo and Kokoro respectively. When Mitsuru recklessly rams Genista into the Klaxosaur, he offers to sacrifice himself to protect Kokoro, who instead enters stampede mode before being stopped by Mitsuru, who confesses the origins of his grudge for Hiro. Kokoro admits her feelings to Mitsuru and the two reconnect to help kill the Klaxosaur. Mitsuru later confesses his feelings for Kokoro.

Dr. FRANXX learns Alpha and Delta are alive before 001 invades Plantation 13 via telepathic manipulation over Delta. She also manipulates Zero Two into using Streliza to attack Mistilteinn. Delphinium intervenes and fights Strelizia while Hiro rushes to Mistilteinn to save Zero Two.
Chapter 17

This is the seventeenth chapter of *DARLING in the FRANXX*.

## Plot

Squad 13 is surprised to see how their FRANXX units are different than those of Squad 26. Hachi informs them there is a larger klaxosaur among the horde of small ones and it doesn’t match any klaxosaurs on file so it will be called Beta. They are told to eliminate the small klaxosaurs first and proceed with caution against the large one, with Code 090 acting as commander for the mission. Code 090 orders his squad to kill the klaxosaurs individually, which they do in quick succession. Goro is amazed of their coordination skills. Four klaxosaurs head towards Squad 13. Zorome and Futoshi are worried they can’t handle it but Mitsuru says even if they are inexperienced they can pull through without Strelizia and not lose to Squad 26. Squad 13 then heads to the battle.

Zero Two talks with Dr. Franxx, who tells her Strelizia is being boarded for transp and they will be returning to HQ. Seeing her sad, he says he thought she fulfilled her wish of seeing Hiro but she says he doesn’t remember her and he must not be her darling. Hiro approaches Nana, who told him to stay in the staging area until the battle is over. He asks her a question about Zero Two.
Chapter 16

This is the sixteenth chapter of *DARLING in the FRANXX*.

## Plot

Hiro remembers Goro’s words and Ichigo comes in to tell him something. He later asks Nana if Zero Two is returning to the 9’s. She confirms this and Strelizia will not participate in the battle. Zero Two comes in and announces she will pilot with Hiro. She asks Nana if she intends to deal with the Klaxosaurs without her. A group of SP soldiers surround Zero Two as Nana explains this is Papa’s order. Zero Two fights them and says she has to fight the Klaxosaurs and she feels she belongs with him. Ichigo assures him they will be fine as long as they defeat the Klaxosaurs. Goro asks Hiro if he’s okay and Hiro says yes.

Squad 13 meets Squad 26. Hachi reports the Klaxosaurs are increasing in numbers and it will be impossible to fight without refueling. Squad 26 will stay in the front lines while Squad 13 will be back up. The leader of Squad 26, Code 090, says that’s because Squad 13 was thrown together as an experimental group and lacks the skills as a professional team, much to Zorome and Miku‘s dismay. All the FRANXX units are activated and deployed. Nana says it will be difficult without Strelizia but Alpha says the 9’s will be using their FRANXX.
Chapter 28

This is the twenty-eighth chapter of the DARLING in the FRANXX (manga).

## Synopsis

Kokoro finds remnants of an abandoned modern town and is confused about what it is. She is startled when Mitsuru speaks that this used to be a city. She asks him if people still live here but he doubts it because he’s never heard of anyone living outside of the plantations. She says it looks nothing like the city the adults live in and he agrees, as the city they know of is more advanced. He tells her to go back to the beach but she wants to stay with him. He says he can’t guarantee her safety if she stays.

At the beach, Goro, Zorome and Futoshi throw Hiro to the ground and Zorome asks what a kiss is. Hiro is embarrassed while Futoshi is enamored of what it could mean. Hiro looks at Goro for help but Goro says he wants to know what it means too. Zero Two swims alone while Hiro talks with the boys. He says a kiss is when two people touch each other’s mouths, much to their amazement that their mouths can be used for something other than eating and talking. Zorome asks how it feels and Hiro says it feels good. Zorome berates Hiro for making his curiosity get the best of him and demands Hiro to let him kiss him. Hiro tries pushing him off when Ichigo finds them and asks them what they’re doing. Goro asks her if she has heard of a kiss, causing her and Hiro to remember their kiss and she denies it. Miku and Ikuno ask them if they’ve seen Kokoro and Mitsuru.

Kokoro and Mitsuru keep looking through the town. Mitsuru says Kokoro isn’t listening to him and she smiles, saying she's worried something would happen to him if he is by himself. They end up getting separated when Kokoro wonders into a medical office and finds a baby book. Mitsuru finds her and asks what she’s doing. He notices part of the ceiling beginning to collapse and calls out to her. Meanwhile, Nana and Hachi discuss Dr. FRANXX sending the children to the beach, which Nana disapproves of. Dr. FRANXX looks at Hiro’s profile and appears surprised.
Chapter 38

This is the thirty-eighth chapter of DARLING in the FRANXX.

## Synopsis

Dr. FRANXX identifies the humanoid Klaxosaur as the princess of all Klaxosaurs. 9'α refers to her as 001. Dr. FRANXX tells the 9's to not do anything careless and just analyze her moves, and if necessary, retreat. 9'δ chuckles at this and eagerly says that, as 001 is the long-awaited final boss, they have no choice but to fight and Papa is always happy when they kill klaxosaurs. Alpha calls out to her but she ignores him and charges at 001 and her klaxosaur snake. The snake effortlessly smacks Delta’s 9 Model away, and she retorts it hurts. 9'ε says it’s too fast and is a tough klaxosaur. However, they notice 001 has disappeared. Then she appears in front of the FRANXX and opens the cockpit entrance door. Delta is enraged at 001 for coming inside and tries to attack her but 001 overwhelms them both with her tentacles.

Alpha realizes those two are in trouble and says 001 won’t let them go. Delta is held by the neck by 001’s tentacle and she uses another tentacle to violently hit Epsilon’s stomach, causing him to near lose consciousness and cough up blood. 001 tells them to stop making a fuss because there is something she wants to know. To Epsilon’s shock, 001 is able to activate the FRANXX by linking with Delta. Dr. FRANXX realizes 001 is trying to get intel on the humans. 001 sees memories from Delta but then sees a memory of Zero Two, who insisted on being called by her name rather than her code name Iota. 001 recognizes her as the person the klaxosaurs have tried and failed to capture, and discovers that Zero Two is at Plantation 13.

A horn emerges from the head of the FRANXX and starts transforming into something different. Alpha realizes the FRANXX is merging with 001. Once the FRANXX’s transformation is complete, 001 asks that they address it as Model Klaxosaur, as she can get used to that because it sounds good. She has Delta bound by her tentacles and Epsilon is still aching in pain on the floor. Alpha shouts to her that he won’t let her take the FRANXX, along with Delta and Epsilon, with her. 001 responds she will annihilate their dignity.
Chapter 05

This is the fifth chapter of *DARLING in the FRANXX*.

## Plot

Everyone wonders what is taking Hiro and Ichigo so long, and Zorome and Miku decide to go on the offensive anyway. After kissing him, Ichigo asks Hiro if it worked but he says he doesn’t feel anything. Argentea attacks, while Zorome boasts he is the best and wouldn’t mind being the pilot of Delphinium too. Miku tried to stop him but he doesn’t listen as he uses Argentea to attack Delphinium. Argentea suddenly stops moving and Hachi explains a FRANXX requires two partners to move and the trust between them directly influences it. Delphinium is thrown around again and when Nana tries to ask their status, Ichigo sees Zero Two in the screen. She then starts to pilot Delphinium alone despite Nana’s warning it is dangerous. She quickly subdues Argentea and Delphinium emerges victorious, although nana calls it a reckless stunt. Hiro tried to apologize but she says there is no need. Zero Two says she already said her darling belongs to her.

Ina flashback, Hiro tells Ichigo that he gave himself a name and he gives Ichigo her‘s based on her code number. All the other children begin asking for names and Mitsuru asks for one too. Back to the present, Mitsuru looks on with jealousy. During the same time, klaxosaurs begin forming on the outskirts of plantation 13.
D-regards

## Featured Episodes

### Insert Theme

Episode 06 and Episode 13

**D#regards** is a song in *DARLING in the FRANXX*.

## Lyrics

Love, hate, and jealousy...

How do you feel it all alone?

Hurt, rage, and enmity

I've never had an ounce of it

There's someone here

Inside driving me so crazy

Well, as you now

I'm a risky factor for them to ensure

Don't let me go

Oh darling, I don't even know myself

Forevermore you keep me hanging on

Sad and melancholy

Why don't you show me how it is?

My curiosity...

You're all I need to be, and be with

Why do I cry for me

While I feel like my life's not mine?

All my tears run down my face

Was it meant to be?

I've been disregarded

It'll be fine just for them to ensure

Don't let me go

Oh darling, I don't even know myself

Forevermore you keep me hanging on

Don't let me go

Forevermore

Don't let me go

Forevermore
Soundtrack

**Soundtrack** of *DARLING in the FRANXX*.

## OST Volume 1

OST Volume 1 was released with the 1st Volume of the DARLING in the FRANXX DVD on April 25, 2018.

## OST Volume 2

OST Volume 2 was released with the 4th Volume of the DARLING in the FRANXX DVD on July 25, 2018.

## OST Volume 3

OST Volume 3 was released with the 5th DARLING in the FRANXX DVD on August 29, 2018.

## Trivia

* The end credits are sung by XX:me, an idol group formed by the Japanese voice actresses of the main female characters - Haruka Tomatsu (Zero Two), Kana Ichinose (Ichigo), Nanami Yamashita (Miku), Saori Hayami (Kokoro) and Shizuka Ishigami (Ikuno). Hitori is the only one sung solo by Haruka Tomatsu, Zero Two's voice actor.
* All the cameos of the end credits show the main characters dressed in modern-day junior high school attire and living in a modern city.
* The solo opening credit song is Kiss of Death but it has two different opening animation sequences from episodes 02-14 and episodes 16-23. The first OP sequence uses the first verse and first chorus of the song, while the second OP sequence uses the second verse and second chorus of the song. Episodes 1,15, and 24 don’t have opening credit songs.

## Gallery

The 1st volume of the DARLING in the FRANXX Blu-ray Cover featuring Zero Two and Hiro.The 2nd volume of the DARLING in the FRANXX Blu-ray Cover featuring Ichigo and Goro.The 3rd volume of the DARLING in the FRANXX Blu-ray Cover featuring Miku and ZoromeThe 4th volume of the DARLING in the FRANXX Blu-ray Cover featuring Kokoro and MitsuruThe 5th volume of the DARLING in the FRANXX Blu-ray Cover featuring Ikuno and FutoshiThe 6th volume of the DARLING in the FRANXX Blu-ray Cover featuring 9's, Nana, Hachi, Dr. FRANXX and Klaxosaur PrincessThe 7th volume of the DARLING in the FRANXX Blu-ray Cover featuring Hiro, Zero Two, Futoshi, Ikuno, Zorome, Miku, Goro, Ichigo, Mitsuru and KokoroThe 8th volume of the DARLING in the FRANXX Blu-ray Cover featuring Strelizia True Apus
DARLING in the FRANXX (manga)

A manga adaptation based on the anime series of the same name written by Code:000 and illustrated by Kentaro Yabuki began serialization on *Shōnen Jump+* website and app since January 14, 2018.

## List of Chapters

### Volume 1

First released February 2, 2018

* Chapter 01
* Chapter 02
* Chapter 03
* Chapter 04

### Volume 2

First Released May 2, 2018

* Chapter 05
* Chapter 06
* Chapter 07
* Chapter 08
* Chapter 09
* Chapter 10
* Chapter 11
* Chapter 12

### Volume 3

First Released October 4, 2018

* Chapter 13
* Chapter 14
* Chapter 15
* Chapter 16
* Chapter 17
* Chapter 18
* Chapter 19
* Chapter 20

### Volume 4

First released February 4, 2019

* Chapter 21
* Chapter 22
* Chapter 23
* Chapter 24
* Chapter 25
* Chapter 26
* Chapter 27
* Chapter 28

### Volume 5

First released May 19, 2019

* Chapter 29
* Chapter 30
* Chapter 31
* Chapter 32
* Chapter 33
* Chapter 34
* Chapter 35
* Chapter 36

### Volume 6

First released September 4, 2019

* Chapter 37
* Chapter 38
* Chapter 39
* Chapter 40
* Chapter 41
* Chapter 42
* Chapter 43

### Volume 7

First released January 4, 2020

* Chapter 44
* Chapter 45
* Chapter 46
* Chapter 47
* Chapter 48
* Chapter 49
* Chapter 50
* Chapter 51
* Chapter 52

### Volume 8

First released April 3, 2020

* Chapter 53
* Chapter 54
* Chapter 55
* Chapter 56
* Chapter 57
* Chapter 58
* Chapter 59
* Chapter 60

## Reception

As of May 2, 2018, the manga has sold 400,000 copies in Japan.

## External Links

* Original *DARLING in the FRANXX* manga on *Shōnen Jump+*
Chapter 23

This is the twenty-third chapter of the DARLING in the FRANXX manga.

## Synopsis

Strelizia joins in the fight, against orders. Hiro asks Zero Two why she fights the klaxosaurs, to which she replies it's because she is a monster. When she asks him why he fights the klaxosaurs, Hiro replies that he does it to protect Papa and the plantations.

Zero Two comments that the fight is boring and leaps off to fight the Gutenberg-class klaxosaur. Hiro and Zero Two yell as they attempt to strike the klaxosaur's core. Delphinium lunges for the worm-type klaxosaur. The klaxosaur dives underground, knocking Delphinium off its feet.

The ground rumbles and Argentea is caught off guard. Chlorophytum remembers the Gutenberg-class klaxosaur and Argentea asks whether Strelizia killed it off. In Strelizia's cockpit, Hiro pants as his veins expand dramatically, popping out of his skin. He states he "did it" and slumps onto the floor of the cockpit.

Watching from above, Nine Alpha realises Strelizia hadn't killed off the klaxosaur. The klaxosaur gets back on its feet, grabbing Strelizia and flinging it away. Delphinium watches in shock as the klaxosaur changes its form into a huge block. Strelizia deactivates and the klaxosaur, in its new form, charges towards it. Chlorophytum is shocked at the klaxosaur's transformation and Delphinium tells Hiro (Strelizia) to run.

The klaxosaur smashes into Strelizia, causing it to bounce off the ground and crash into the wall. Zero Two coughs out blood.

Hiro has a vision of snow and is confused. He wonders of his whereabouts and spots mistletoe. He asks himself why he feels as though he has seen the place before. A child Zero Two stands at the foot of the tree and says "You are..."
Chapter 02

This is the second chapter of *DARLING in the FRANXX* manga adaptation.

## Plot

Hiro thinks about Naomi’s words. Meanwhile, Squad 13 is getting ready for the startup test. Just as Hiro is about to leave, he changes his mind about leaving. Vibrations are felt and everyone becomes alarmed. Hiro sees Naomi‘s ship get ambushed by a klaxosaur. Dr. Franxx notes it’s a Maho class and is impressed but Nana orders everyone to evacuate. The plantation begins firing missiles at the klaxosaur but it starts attacking the gates where the squad and their FRANXX units are at. Hiro runs to the scene when Strelizia starts fighting the klaxosaur while in stampede mode. Papa realizes Zero Zero has devoured her partner again. As Strelizia attacks the klaxosaur, it is thrown at the plantation. Zero Two‘s partner falls out of the cockpit dead and Zero Two emerges wounded but ready to keep fighting despite Hiro telling her she will die piloting on her own. She says she is not afraid of death and Hiro offers to pilot with her because he feels he is better off dead if he can’t pilot. She smiles and pulls him into the cockpit, saying he is now her darling and kisses him.

The squad wonders if Strelizia was eaten as the klaxosaur prepares to attack again. Strelizia then emerges as a humanoid FRANXX and begins fighting the klaxosaur. Dr. Franxx says when positive and negative -male and female- factors combine and become one, the Iron Maiden will reveal her true form. Strelizia easily destroys the klaxosaur’s core and kills it. Everyone is shocked when they see Hiro was piloting it. Nana introduces Zero Two as a Pistil under the special forces unit APE controls. Zero Two smiles and says she has found her darling.
FUSE

**FUSE** is a song in *DARLING in the FRANXX*.

## Lyrics

Children fight for all they love

A city built on nightmares

And old energy

Living in a cage above

Honing their strength

And their powers together

Walk alone

And you won't last long, you know?

Fuse the mind and soul to win

We can fuse to fight as one

To keep it on the run

You lose to evil

I will be next to you

Two can fight as one

We'll make it out of hell

Our wings will fuse so well

Lock and load!

Look into each other's eyes

I saw your hand was shaking

The milk in your glass

Is the needle on your mind?

We couldn't help

They were thrown in the fire

Walk alone

And you won't last long, you know?

Fuse the mind and soul to win

We can!

So fuse to fight as one

To keep it on the run

You lose to evil

I will be next to you

Two can fight as one

We'll make it out of hell

Our wings will fuse so well

Lock and load!

Just a teenage soldier

Never getting older

We must fight together

Dinosaurs are running

Just a teenage soldier

Never getting older

We must fight together

Wings are ready to fly

## Trivia

* This song describes the situation of Squad 13 - how their sole purpose in life is to fight the klaxosaurs and how the stamens and pistils must have a strong bond and trust each other in order to fight. The FRANXX partners' bonds are so strong that they "*fuse*" together, hence are able to fight as one to defeat the FRANXX.
	+ This is further accentuated by the fact that this theme is played during battles where the connection between partners are severed and it affects their ability to fight.
Stats

Res uses a system to distribute points that are used on the different stats a pokemon has.For each level your character gains, they get 3 points to use to boost their stats.

The stats that you can use points on are:

**Attack:** your standard physical attack stat

**Defence:** physical defence stat

**Special attack:** your standard special attack stat

**Special defence:** your special defence

**Speed:** Your speed stats

## **How to use**

Every level you gain 3 point for you to use on the 3 stats of your choice.

Your HP stat is depending on the pokemon HP stat base on the pokemon's level

The maximum points you can have on a stat is 100+special stats

You can use **EV** Lowering Berries to lower your character's stat by 5 points

You can have a maximum of 300 points at level 100

### **Bonus stats**

Some Magics and special abilities can increase your stats

Those stats are **bonus** stats and are ignored when attacked with Obsedian weapons

Weapons/armor and items can also add bonus stats that aren't ignored by obsedian unless they are magic base weapons/armor

## **Stat uses**

#### **Attack/Special Attack:**

Each point of attack stat increases your move's base power by 1%, secondary effects aren't changed

**Example:** tackle has a base power of 40, you have 10 points in attack stats, you use 10% of tackle's 40 base power as damage for your attack

#### **Defence/Special Defence:**

Each point reduces the damage you take by 0.50%

**Example:** Every 2 points in defence stat reduces all damage you take by 1%, the maximum damage resistance is 75%, some magics have special properties that increases the defence stat beyond 75%

#### **Speed:**

Speed determines on who get to move first and every 20 points of speed gives you 1 dodge that you can use in battle, speed beyond 100 does not add more dodges just let's you move faster
Chapter 12

This is the twelfth chapter of *DARLING in the FRANXX*.

## Plot

At the boarding house, everyone discusses how Hiro piloted Strelizia. Zorome brushes it off as pure luck. Hiro says everyone fought the klaxosaurs together and promises to do his best next time. They shake hands. Ikuno apologizes for not being useful but Ichigo tells her not to worry about it. They receive an incoming call from Nana.

As they get ready for bed, Goro says he is still worried about the rumors of Zero Two’s partners dying after the third ride and Hiro has rode with her twice. Hiro insists he is fine and a Goro believes him. After turning off the lights and going to bed, Hiro painfully clings to his chest and feels his chest is hot, nd wonders if it’s because he piloted with her. He remembers what Ichigo said about the rumors but Hiro chose to ride with her because he believed it’s where he belongs. In the morning, Hiro wakes up and finds himself touching Zero Two’s breast and he panics while she says the doctor said parasites are better off being a little pervy. Goro wakes up from his scream and Zero Two jumps on his stomach while saying good morning to Hiro. He asks her what she’s doing and she says she will be living with them from now on. Ichigo angrily enters the room and says she prepared a room for her. Zero Two asks to stay with a Hiro but Ichigo says they have rules and sends her away. She tells the boys about Nana’s decision on the matter until they come up with a solution for Zero Two‘s situation.

Nana and Hachi analyze Hiro’s information from the last battle. Hachi is amazed Hiro is still alive since his yellow blood count is abnormal but will keep this a secret from the council. He says the “kissing” with Plantation 26 will be commencing soon. Nana knows “kissing” will attract klaxosaurs but they need Strelizia on their side and this will be Hiro’s third ride. In the bathroom, Hiro opens his shirt and a large tumor is growing on his chest.
Chapter 25

This is the twenty-fifth chapter of the DARLING in the FRANXX manga.

## Synopsis

As Hiro watches Zero Two fight in stampede mode, he wonders if she has always been alone after losing her partner. He suddenly grabs her from behind and embraces her, apologizing for thinking about himself and he wants to be with her because he is her partner. Zero Two calms down and they reconnect. Everyone is shocked to Strelizia  is back and Hiro is still alive. Everyone is greatly relieved, including Mitsuru  but he realizes the klaxosaur is transforming again. Delphinium, Genista, Argentea  and Chlorophytum  hold the klaxosaur  in place and Strelizia quickly delivers the final blow, with Hiro and Zero Two saying they will fly with their wings.
Ichigo and Goro’s Unborn Child

## Unknown

This is the unborn son/daughter of Ichigo and Goro.

## History

Eight years after Hiro and Zero Two sacrificed themselves and save the planet from VIRM, Ichigo and Goro got married and she became pregnant with their first child.

During the school entrance ceremony, Ichigo is seen heavily pregnant and visits Ikuno for prenatal care. The two discuss the baby and Ikuno wonders what it will be like. Ikuno also mentions how Goro will be putting his travelling on hold so he can stay home and help Ichigo take care of the baby.

## Trivia

* DARLING fans seem to favor the baby being a boy than a girl.
DARLING in the FRANXX Manga Volume 2

Volume 2 of the ***DARLING in the FRANXX*** (ダーリン・イン・ザ・フランキス, *Dārin In Za Furankisu*) manga series was released on May 2, 2018.

## Summary

The mission goes wrong when the squad is surrounded by a horde of Klaxosaurs. Despite being banned from piloting, Hiro and Zero Two pilot Strelizia and rescue the others. APE decides to allow the two remain co-pilots as Plantations 13 and 26 rendezvou for ‘kissing’ to restock magma energy. The 9's, led by 9'α, are sent to help Squad’s 13 and 26, and Alpha meets Ichigo and Goro but warns them about Zero Two devouring Hiro. This makes Ichigo more uneasy around Zero Two.

The squad’s rendezvous to discuss the battle duo. Hiro starts to become ill but keeps it a secret and Zero Two announces she will start living at Mistilteinn to be near Hiro. Kokoro starts to show an interest in Mitsuru but she is worried as he pushes people away. Goro finds out Hiro has had a large tumor growing on his heat since his first ride but is forced by Hiro to keep it a secret. Alpha informs Zero Two Zero Two that she has been ordered to return to the front lines alone. She later offers Hiro a chance to back out of his third ride but he refuses. For the duo battle, Hiro is banned from participating and Zero Two is ordered to be taken away to fight alone. Hiro is conflicted with his fear of the rumors and his desire to pilot with her, and decides he wants to be her wings.

## List of Chapters

* Chapter 05
* Chapter 06
* Chapter 07
* Chapter 08
* Chapter 09
* Chapter 10
* Chapter 11
* Chapter 12
Bird Nest

Bird Nest (トリノス, *Tori Nosu*) is a location in *DARLING in the FRANXX*.

## Overview

It serves as a safe haven for the parasites after the first battle at the Gran Crevasse left almost all the Plantations in ruin. Miku compares it to the Garden. Kokoro and Mitsuru‘s daughter, Ai, was born there. The parasites and their caretakers reside at the Bird Nest for several years as they rebuild the planet. By the ten-year time skip, it serves as a hospital, and Ikuno, who becomes confined to a hospital bed due to her weakened health, and Naomi work there as doctors. The parasites build a whole new community around it for themselves and their children to live in.

## Layout

It is large white building with red accents and architecturally resembles a bird nest. It resides in the center of a large lake and is accessible through a 4 way bridge. As it is a large facility, it has several divisions, such as living quarters for hundreds of parasites, a medical wing, a docking lodge for the FRANXX units, and many more.

Four magma energy stockpile facilities are shown to reside around the Bird Nest.

## Areas of the Bird Nest

### Living Quarters

The Living Quarters (宿舎) is the main residence for the parasites. Each parasite is given their own personal space but because of the huge number of parasites brought to the facility, there is very little space for them and requiring a handful to share a room.

### Assembly Hall

The Assembly Hall (大ホール, *Dai Horu*) is the rendezvous room for the Parasites to meet before a battle. They attend an assembly on D-Day, the supposedly final battle against the Klaxosaurs.

### Strategic Command

The Strategic Command (作戦(さくせん)本部(ほんぶ), *Sakusen Honbu*) is a control

room equipped with monitors and control panels.

### Underground Hangar

The Underground Hanger (地下(ちか)格納庫(かくのうこ)) is the area in which all the FRANXX units are kept.

### Medical Wing

The Medical Wing (メディカル ウィング, *medikaru wingu*) is the hospital area, where parasites seek medical treatment. Following the second battle of the Gran Crevasse, it becomes overcrowded with patients.