Darling in the Franxx explores a dystopian world where humanity’s survival hinges on young pilots bonding emotionally and physically to operate biomechanical mechs.
The series delves into themes of identity, love, and rebellion against oppressive systems.
This collection highlights quotes that encapsulate its raw emotional core, existential struggles, and the fragile beauty of human connection.
My wings exist for you. I’m your partner. I’m not going to leave you alone
(Episode 15: “Jian”)
Speaker: Zero Two
Context: Zero Two reaffirms her bond with Hiro, rejecting her “monster” identity to embrace partnership.
Once we die, all we’ll be is a statistic. It won’t matter what we were called
(Episode 13: “The Beast and the Prince”)
Speaker: Zero Two
Context: Zero Two critiques the futility of their expendable roles, highlighting the series’ anti-conformity theme.
The Jian, also known as ‘the bird that shares wings,’ only possesses one wing. Unless a male and female pair lean on each other and act as one, they’re incapable of flight
(Episode 15: “Jian”)
Speaker: Zero Two
Context: Metaphor for Hiro and Zero Two’s interdependence, symbolizing love as a survival mechanism.
If you don’t belong here, just build a place where you do. If you don’t have a partner, take one by force!
(Episode 14: “Punishment”)
Speaker: Zero Two
Context: Zero Two’s defiant philosophy challenges societal norms, urging self-determination over passive acceptance.
I’m always alone, too. Thanks to these horns
(Episode 1: “Alone and Lonesome”)
Speaker: Zero Two
Context: Reveals Zero Two’s isolation and longing for connection, humanizing her “monstrous” exterior.
A kiss is something you share with your special someone. Is the one you kissed special to you?
(Episode 6: “DARLING in the FRANXX”)
Speaker: Ichigo
Context: Ichigo’s question to Hiro underscores the emotional weight of physical intimacy in the series.
You’re all going to die sooner or later
(Episode 14: “Punishment”)
Speaker: Zero Two
Context: Zero Two’s nihilistic taunt during a confrontation exposes her trauma and defensive aggression.
I think I have taken a liking to you. Won’t you be my darling?
(Episode 1: “Alone and Lonesome”)
Speaker: Zero Two
Context: Zero Two’s iconic proposition to Hiro ignites their transformative relationship.
Your taste makes my heart race. It bites and lingers… the taste of danger
(Episode 2: “Connection”)
Speaker: Zero Two
Context: Zero Two’s fascination with Hiro’s uniqueness foreshadows their intertwined fates.
We were born only to fight. But to me, the failure of the group… that’s something I can’t forgive
(Episode 1: “Alone and Lonesome”)
Speaker: Hiro
Context: Hiro’s self-doubt mirrors the pilots’ struggle to find purpose beyond their engineered roles.
If you place your hopes in anything, they will be betrayed. Promises will go unfulfilled and faith will let you down
(Episode 14: “Punishment”)
Speaker: Mitsuru
Context: Mitsuru’s cynicism reflects the disillusionment of a generation raised as tools.
Found you, my darling
(Episode 15: “Jian”)
Speaker: Zero Two
Context: Zero Two’s relief upon reuniting with Hiro underscores her fear of abandonment.
Let me get a taste of you. After all… you are now my darling!
(Episode 2: “Connection”)
Speaker: Zero Two
Context: Zero Two’s flirtatious aggression masks her desperation to retain humanity through Hiro.
In the past, having a baby was the most natural thing
(Episode 19: “Inhumanity”)
Speaker: Nana
Context: Highlights the dystopian erasure of human reproduction and emotional bonds.
The weak ones die. Big deal
(Episode 4: “Flap Flap”)
Speaker: Zero Two
Context: Zero Two’s brutal pragmatism contrasts with Hiro’s empathy, showcasing their ideological clash.
It’s only because I met you, that I can stand here right now
(Episode 23: “Stargazers”)
Speaker: Hiro
Context: Hiro credits Zero Two for his rediscovered purpose, completing their mutual redemption.
Do you think I’m a monster, too?
(Episode 13: “The Beast and the Prince”)
Speaker: Zero Two
Context: Zero Two’s vulnerability exposes her fear of rejection despite her fierce exterior.
You and I; alone and lonesome. With the wings that I tore apart with my own hands, it will never be possible again to fly away
(Episode 24: “Never Let Me Go”)
Speaker: Zero Two
Context: Poetic lamentation on lost innocence and the cost of defiance.
Darling, wanna run away with me?
(Episode 15: “Jian”)
Speaker: Zero Two
Context: Zero Two’s plea symbolizes her desire to escape societal constraints with Hiro.
If you can’t find a partner, just take one by force!
(Episode 14: “Punishment”)
Speaker: Zero Two
Context: Subverts the series’ theme of forced partnerships, advocating agency over compliance.
I don’t know why, but the warm touch of her lips made my heart race
(Episode 6: “DARLING in the FRANXX”)
Speaker: Hiro
Context: Hiro’s introspection marks his growing emotional and physical connection to Zero Two.
They’re tiny fragments of memories. It’s white, cold, and filled with things unknown, but it’s beautiful
(Episode 24: “Never Let Me Go”)
Speaker: Zero Two
Context: Zero Two’s reflection on fragmented memories underscores her yearning for identity.
We have the ability to decide our futures with our own hearts
(Episode 24: “Never Let Me Go”)
Speaker: Hiro
Context: Hiro’s rallying cry champions free will against the APE’s authoritarian control.
You’re a part of me. I’m a part of you
(Episode 24: “Never Let Me Go”)
Speaker: Zero Two
Context: Epitomizes the series’ central theme of love as a unifying, transcendent force.
Why These Quotes Resonate for Darling in the Franxx Fans
These lines distill the series’ essence: the agony of self-discovery, the redemptive power of love, and defiance against dehumanization. From Zero Two’s ferocious vulnerability to Hiro’s quiet resolve, each quote mirrors the fragile yet unbreakable bonds that define humanity in the face of existential despair.
