20 anime like DARLING in the FRANXX
These are the shows DARLING in the FRANXX fans recommend most, with the most popular picks first. Each one notes what it has in common with DARLING in the FRANXX, so you can find the one that fits your mood. 3 come from the same studio. 14 are short series of 13 episodes or fewer.
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Kiznaiver
TV · 2016 · 12 eps · 71/100
Like DARLING in the FRANXX, it leans into primarily teen cast and love triangle. TRIGGER animated both. It is a shorter watch at 12 episodes. Many fans of DARLING in the FRANXX recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Romance
- Sci-Fi
- 2
Gurren Lagann
TV · 2007 · 27 eps · 85/100
Like DARLING in the FRANXX, it leans into super robot and coming of age. Many fans of DARLING in the FRANXX recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Comedy
- Drama
- Mecha
- 3
Neon Genesis Evangelion
TV · 1995 · 26 eps · 83/100
Like DARLING in the FRANXX, it leans into coming of age and super robot. Many fans of DARLING in the FRANXX recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Drama
- Mecha
- Mystery
- 4
DECA-DENCE
TV · 2020 · 12 eps · 71/100
Like DARLING in the FRANXX, it leans into dystopian and post-apocalyptic. It is a shorter watch at 12 episodes. Many fans of DARLING in the FRANXX recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Adventure
- Sci-Fi
- 5
86 EIGHTY-SIX
TV · 2021 · 11 eps · 83/100
Like DARLING in the FRANXX, it leans into military and dystopian. It is a shorter watch at 11 episodes. Many fans of DARLING in the FRANXX recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Drama
- Mecha
- Sci-Fi
- 6
Tenkuu Danzai Skelter Heaven
OVA · 2004 · 1 eps · 16/100
Like DARLING in the FRANXX, it leans into coming of age and primarily teen cast. It is a shorter watch at 1 episodes. Fans of DARLING in the FRANXX recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Mecha
- Sci-Fi
- 7
Tengoku Daimakyo
TV · 2023 · 13 eps · 81/100
Like DARLING in the FRANXX, it leans into dystopian and post-apocalyptic. Fans of DARLING in the FRANXX recommend it as a next watch.
- Adventure
- Mystery
- Sci-Fi
- Thriller
- 8
Chained Soldier
TV · 2024 · 12 eps · 68/100
Like DARLING in the FRANXX, it leans into heterosexual and male protagonist. It is a shorter watch at 12 episodes. Fans of DARLING in the FRANXX recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Adventure
- Drama
- Ecchi
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Gleipnir
TV · 2020 · 13 eps · 66/100
Like DARLING in the FRANXX, it leans into primarily teen cast and heterosexual. Fans of DARLING in the FRANXX recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Ecchi
- Mystery
- Supernatural
- 10
From the New World
TV · 2012 · 25 eps · 80/100
Like DARLING in the FRANXX, it leans into dystopian and coming of age. Fans of DARLING in the FRANXX recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Horror
- Mystery
- Psychological
- 11
Synduality Noir
TV · 2023 · 12 eps · 67/100
Like DARLING in the FRANXX, it leans into robots and post-apocalyptic. It is a shorter watch at 12 episodes. Fans of DARLING in the FRANXX recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Mecha
- Sci-Fi
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Kill la Kill
TV · 2013 · 24 eps · 79/100
Like DARLING in the FRANXX, it leans into dystopian and coming of age. TRIGGER animated both. Fans of DARLING in the FRANXX recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Comedy
- Ecchi
- 13
SSSS.GRIDMAN
TV · 2018 · 12 eps · 71/100
Like DARLING in the FRANXX, it leans into kaiju and super robot. TRIGGER animated both. It is a shorter watch at 12 episodes. Fans of DARLING in the FRANXX recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Mecha
- Sci-Fi
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Eureka Seven
TV · 2005 · 50 eps · 78/100
Like DARLING in the FRANXX, it leans into coming of age and politics. It is a longer watch at 50 episodes. Fans of DARLING in the FRANXX recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Adventure
- Drama
- Mecha
- 15
ALDNOAH.ZERO
TV · 2014 · 12 eps · 70/100
Like DARLING in the FRANXX, it leans into military and post-apocalyptic. It is a shorter watch at 12 episodes. Fans of DARLING in the FRANXX recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Mecha
- Sci-Fi
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WorldEnd: What are you doing at the end of the world? Are you busy? Will you save us?
TV · 2017 · 12 eps · 75/100
Like DARLING in the FRANXX, it leans into post-apocalyptic and found family. It is a shorter watch at 12 episodes. Fans of DARLING in the FRANXX recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Fantasy
- Mystery
- Romance
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takt op.Destiny
TV · 2021 · 12 eps · 69/100
Like DARLING in the FRANXX, it leans into male protagonist and post-apocalyptic. It is a shorter watch at 12 episodes. Fans of DARLING in the FRANXX recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Fantasy
- Music
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Star Driver
TV · 2010 · 25 eps · 69/100
Like DARLING in the FRANXX, it leans into love triangle and super robot. Fans of DARLING in the FRANXX recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Mecha
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Lagrange: The Flower of Rin-ne
TV · 2012 · 12 eps · 67/100
It shares the action and mecha feel of DARLING in the FRANXX. It is a shorter watch at 12 episodes. Fans of DARLING in the FRANXX recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Comedy
- Mecha
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Valvrave the Liberator
TV · 2013 · 12 eps · 67/100
Like DARLING in the FRANXX, it leans into primarily teen cast and heterosexual. It is a shorter watch at 12 episodes. Fans of DARLING in the FRANXX recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Mecha
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