History Characters / DarlingInTheFranxxPlantationThirteen

* LaserGuidedAmnesia: [[spoiler:Episodes 16 and 17 heavily imply that Dr. Franxx has tampered with Nana’s memories to some degree, and episode 20 reveals she has undergone yet another memory wipe offscreen.]]

* NotQuiteDead: She supposedly survived her transport's destruction and is in the hospital recovering. [[spoiler:This was a lie by [=APE=]. She died in the crash, but they claimed she was sent to the hospital to keep the other kids from getting upset... until Episode 22 reveals she did survive after all and was kept in cryostasis the whole time.]]
* ReleasedToElsewhere: Implied to be her fate before her transport crashes, and she is hospitalized instead. Possibly played straight; when Naomi's "hospital stay" is referenced, the screen pans to white butterflies which are a nod to Japanese folklore for a soul departing. [[spoiler:She later shows up during Hiro's near-death experience, further muddying her actual status. Episode 12 seems to suggest that she's pushing up daisies, but Episode 22 revealed she survived the whole time (albeit in cryostasis).]]

* NotQuiteDead: She supposedly survived her transport's destruction and is in the hospital recovering. [[spoiler:This was a lie by [=APE=]. She died in the crash, but they claimed she was sent to the hospital to keep the other kids from getting upset.]]
* ReleasedToElsewhere: Implied to be her fate before her transport crashes, and she is hospitalized instead. Possibly played straight; when Naomi's "hospital stay" is referenced, the screen pans to white butterflies which are a nod to Japanese folklore for a soul departing. [[spoiler:She later shows up during Hiro's near-death experience, further muddying her actual status. Episode 12 all but outright states she's pushing up daisies.]]

* PurpleIsPowerful: While she's not exactly as strong in offense or defense compared to the other [=FranXX=] units, she is the most versatile of them, which helps in battles that can be very unpredictable.

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* {{Fembot}}: All of the Franxx are decidedly feminine mecha, complete with breasts, Robot Hair, and even projections that resemble a SailorFuku on some of them. This is possibly to ease {{Synchronization}} for the girls.

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* TransformingMecha: The Franxx can transform from a humanoid form to a four-legged beast, called "stampede mode".

* LaserGuidedAmnesia: [[spoiler:Episodes 16 and 17 heavily imply that Dr. Franxx has tampered with Nana’s memories to some degree.]]

* GoroawaseNumber: Nana means 7.

* GoroawaseNumber: Hachi means 8.

* PhlebotinumGirl: or ''Phlebotinum Children'',since both the pistil and stamen kids suffer from the same things. [[{{Tykebomb}} All of the parasites are being trained, isolated]] and [[SuperhumanTransfusion have undergone a body modification using "Yellow Blood Cell"]]. Not to mention their Franxx can go to "Stampede-mode" if the pistil kids force themselves that far. [[WhatIsThisThingYouCallLove They have very little idea about relationships, love, kissing and human reproduction]] and no idea where they come from. Also,they are completely forbidden to have any romantic relationships with each other or their memories will be wiped out. If they are fail as parasites,they will mysteriously ''disappear" and [[WhatHappenedToTheMouse never be heard from it again]]. [[spoiler:So far, the only former parasites who have become adults are Hachi and Nana.]]

* PhlebotinumGirl: or ''Phlebotinum Children'',since both the pistil and stamen kids suffer from the same things. [[{{Tykebomb}} All of the parasites are being trained, isolated]] and [[SuperhumanTransfusion have undergone a body modification using "Yellow Blood Cell"]]. Not to mention their Franxx can go to "Stampede-mode" if the pistil kids force themselves that far. [[WhatIsThisThingYouCallLove They have very little idea about relationships, love, kissing and human reproduction]] and no idea where they come from. Also,they are completely forbidden to have any romantic relationships with each other or their memories will be wiped out. If they are fail as parasites,they will mysteriously ''disappear" and [[WhatHappenedToTheMouse never be heard from it again]]. So far, the only former parasites who have become adults are Hachi and Nana.

* JerkJustifications: She is not shy about blaming Hiro for ''their'' failure, but this happened on what was probably the worst day of her life, Hiro was allowed to stay when she wasn't, and Hiro does have trouble connecting to other pistils aside from Zero Two.

** Because the girls become one with the robots, they feel feedback from the damage experienced by them. Enough painful hits will knock them out. They also lose awareness of their physical bodies.

* LawOfChromaticSuperiority: ...maybe? [[spoiler:After Zero Two and Hiro reconciliate, Strelizia is almost completely crimson and she is shown to be capable of completely obliterate the opposition.]]

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* MyGreatestFailure: An Episode 18 flashback implies that [[spoiler:he and Nana used to be part of the same Franxx squad, but when Nana's partner died in a mission gone wrong he was unable to sooth her grief, which led to her getting her memories wiped and his emotions suppressed. He reminisces on this failure about the same time he confesses that he feels troubled for not being able to ease the children's grief over [=APE=] crashing Mitsuru and Kokoro's wedding.]]

* WhatIsThisFeeling: Subverted. [[spoiler:When [=APE=] rips Kokoro and Mitsuru away from their wedding the NotSoStoic Hachi is clearly pained to see the children so distraught, and frustrated that he can't think of what to say to comfort them; but later he reveals to a catatonic Nana that he still believes he.]]

* NotQuiteDead: She supposedly survived her transport's destruction and is in the hospital recovering.

* [[Characters/DarlingInTheFranxxHiro Code:016/Hiro]].
* [[Characters/DarlingInTheFranxxZeroTwo Code:002/Zero Two]].
* [[Characters/DarlingInTheFranxxTeamsDelphiniumAndArgentea Code:056/Goro]].
* [[Characters/DarlingInTheFranxxTeamsDelphiniumAndArgentea Code:015/Ichigo]].
* [[Characters/DarlingInTheFranxxTeamsDelphiniumAndArgentea Code:666/Zorome]].
* [[Characters/DarlingInTheFranxxTeamsDelphiniumAndArgentea Code:390/Miku]].
* [[Characters/DarlingInTheFranxxTeamsGenistaAndChlorophytum Code:214/Futoshi]].
* [[Characters/DarlingInTheFranxxTeamsGenistaAndChlorophytum Code:556/Kokoro]].
* [[Characters/DarlingInTheFranxxTeamsGenistaAndChlorophytum Code:326/Mitsuru]].
* [[Characters/DarlingInTheFranxxTeamsGenistaAndChlorophytum Code:196/Ikuno]].

[[folder:Code:016/Hiro]]

See [[Characters/DarlingInTheFranxxHiro here]] for tropes associated with Hiro.

[[folder:Code:002/Zero Two/Nine Iota]]

See [[Characters/DarlingInTheFranxxZeroTwo here]] for tropes associated with Zero Two.

[[folder:Code:056/Goro]]

See [[Characters/DarlingInTheFranxxTeamsDelphiniumAndArgentea here]] for tropes associated with Goro.

[[folder:Code:015/Ichigo]]

See [[Characters/DarlingInTheFranxxTeamsDelphiniumAndArgentea here]] for tropes associated with Ichigo.

[[folder:Code:666/Zorome]]

See [[Characters/DarlingInTheFranxxTeamsDelphiniumAndArgentea here]] for tropes associated with Zorome.

[[folder:Code:390/Miku]]

See [[Characters/DarlingInTheFranxxTeamsDelphiniumAndArgentea here]] for tropes associated with Miku.

[[folder:Code:214/Futoshi]]

See [[Characters/DarlingInTheFranxxTeamsGenistaAndChlorophytum here]] for tropes associated with Futoshi.

[[folder:Code:556/Kokoro]]

See [[Characters/DarlingInTheFranxxTeamsGenistaAndChlorophytum here]] for tropes associated with Kokoro.

[[folder:Code:326/Mitsuru]]

See [[Characters/DarlingInTheFranxxTeamsGenistaAndChlorophytum here]] for tropes associated with Mitsuru.

[[folder:Code:196/Ikuno]]

See [[Characters/DarlingInTheFranxxTeamsGenistaAndChlorophytum here]] for tropes associated with Ikuno.

[[header: The Franxx]]

[[folder:Franxx in General]]
* AceCustom: All of Plantation 13's [=FranXX=] are unique designs.
* EjectionSeat: The Franxx have ejection systems for the pistils that the stamen can use. However, it pretty much traps the stamen inside, unable to do anything barring using the SelfDestructMechanism.
* ExpressiveMask: The robots all share the expressions of the female pilots.
* {{Fembot}}: All of the Franxx are decidedly feminine mecha, complete with breasts, Robot Hair, and even projections that resemble a SailorFuku on some of them. This is possibly to ease {{Synchronization}} for the girls.
* FiveManBand: The individual FRANXX mecha:
** TheLeader: Delphinium, the commander-use melee unit.
** TheLancer: Argentea, the melee scout unit.
** TheBigGuy: Genista, the siege artillery unit.
** TheSmartGuy: Chlorophytum, the ranged fire-support unit.
** TheChick / TheSixthRanger: Strelizia, the WildCard unit.
* FloralThemeNaming: The Franxx are all named after flowers. Taking it a step further, the female pilots are called ''pistils'' and the male pilots are called ''stamens''.
* HulkingOut: If the female pilot pushes too much power into controlling Franxx, it will cause the Franxx to transform and become a berserker-form with the female pilot losing control of her actions.
* SelfDestructMechanism: The Franxx have built-in self-destruction mechanisms to use if captured.
* SuperPrototype: The Plantation 13 kids themselves are expressly acting as an experimental group and are showing results far more extensive than their counterparts.
* {{Synchronization}}:
** For the Franxx to fully function, the pilots must be in complete unison with each other, if there is the slightest detection of the unison coming apart it will lose control.
** Because the girls become one with the robots, they feel feedback from the damage experienced by them. Enough painful hits will knock them out. They also lose awareness of their physical bodies.
* TransformingMecha: The Franxx can transform from a humanoid form to a four-legged beast, called "stampede mode".
* UniquenessValue: The pilots from Plantation 26 note that Plantation 13's Franxx (the main casts) are unique, while their own models all look the same.
[[/folder]]

[[folder:Strelizia]]
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The Franxx piloted by Hiro and Zero Two. It is equipped with a giant spear called "Queen Pike" to battle with klaxosaurs.
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* AnimalMotifs: Its Stampede-mode has the form of a lion, a symbol of power and predatory instincts. [[spoiler:Episode 15]] shows Stampede-mode Strelizia as a lot more capable, being the most powerful Franxx in the battle even when piloted alone. Though [[spoiler: [[SanitySlippage it does NOT help Zero Two's sanity]], and Strelizia gets significantly more powerful once she manages to link up with Hiro]]
* BladeOnAStick: Wields an enormous, lance-like harpoon with a magma-energy head.
* GrapplingHookPistol: Can pull herself towards enemies by launching her harpoon into them and reeling herself into it.
* LawOfChromaticSuperiority: ...maybe? [[spoiler:After Zero Two and Hiro reconciliate, Strelizia is almost completely crimson and she is shown to be capable of completely obliterate the opposition.]]
* MeaningfulName: [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strelitzia Strelizia]], the flower it is named after, is alternatively called Bird-of-Paradise flower, evoking the symbolism of the one-winged bird associated with Hiro and Zero-Two. Its honey-yellow/orangeish spike-shaped petals also resemble similarly colored and shaped magma spear of the mecha-Strelizia. In further keeping, the Strelizia flower turns red when it matures. See MidSeasonUpgrade and SuperMode below.
* MidSeasonUpgrade: The new Red version in episode 15.
* PowerGivesYouWings: [[spoiler:Gains wings in Episode 6.]]
* ShouldersOfDoom: The doomiest shoulderpads this side of a space marine.
* SuperMode: [[spoiler:Gains one in Episode 15, where it [[LawOfChromaticSuperiority turns completely red]]. It seems to be activated by ThePowerOfLove.]]
* SuperPrototype: Even amongst a team of SuperPrototype [[AceCustom Ace Customs]], Strelizia stands above the rest.
* SuperReflexes: Capable of blocking projectile attacks with ease due to to this.
* SuperStrength: Compared to the other Franxx.
* WeaponizedExhaust: The thrusters on her waist can be used to burn a klaxosaur, as seen in Episode 4.
* YouWillNotEvadeMe: Her harpoon allows her to reel back in an agile enemy.
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[[folder:Delphinium]]
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The Franxx piloted by Goro and Ichigo. As the Franxx for the squad leader, it is armed with two sword type weapons named "Envy Shop."
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* BladeOnAStick: Her weapons are a pair of spears with magma-energy tips. Because of how they are mounted in the gauntlets, though, they are typically used as a pair of short swords.
* DualWielding: Dual wields two humongous [[BladeOnAStick spears]].
* LightningBruiser: Built to be fast and sharp, even having double the amount of thrusters on its waist compared to Strelizia.
* MeaningfulName: The delphinium flower is related to protection against dangers [[spoiler:(Ichigo wanting to keep Zero Two and Hiro apart, Goro putting the squad before himself at all times)]] and striving for your goals, which fits with Ichigo's determination to be a good leader.
* PeekABangs: A piece of plating covers the right side of its face in a stylized reflection of Ichigo's hairstyle.
* RobotHair: Has BlindingBangs on the right side of its face much like its pistil. [[spoiler: It's revealed to have a full head of pink hair in episode 15 when Strelizia briefly knocks off its helmet]].
* ThrowingYourSwordAlwaysWorks: The gauntlets Delphinium's spears are mounted in allow her to fire them like javelins. Unlike Strelizia, however, she doesn't appear to be able to reel them back in.
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[[folder:Argentea]]
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The Franxx piloted by Zorome and Miku. As a Franxx that specializes in close combat and speed, it is loaded with a fist claw type weapon called "Knight Claw."
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* ButtMonkey: As a combination of being a close-combat unit and having HotBlooded pilots, Argentea ends up taking most of the comedic and dramatic bumps in the series so far.
* CloseRangeCombatant: The only unit on the team with no ranged abilities whatsover. Even Delphinium, a fellow DualWielding melee fighter, can at least launch her spears.
* FragileSpeedster: In addition to a lack of ranged options, Argentea has very little armor. This makes her quite agile, but if she takes a hard hit, it'll put her down.
* GirlishPigtails: Has stylized twintails, just like its pistil Miku.
* MeaningfulName: The argentea flower is associated with playfulness and absurdity. Its pilots are definitely the rowdiest of the bunch.
* WolverineClaws: Wields a set of magma-energy claws on both hands to shatter cores.
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[[folder:Genista]]
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A heavy weaponry Franxx piloted by Futoshi and Kokoro. It is covered with heavy armor and is loaded with bayonet type artillery named "Rook Sparrow," which can cause great damage at close distances.
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* AnchoredAttackStance: Her [[TrickedOutShoes feet]] can deploy claws that dig into the ground for more stability when firing her weapon.
* BadassLongcoat: Her design looks as though she's wearing a heavy greatcoat, combined with a [[NiceHat Nice Hat]].
* BayonetYa: Her cannon has a magma-energy bayonet on the edge to shatter klaxosaur cores.
* {{BFG}}: Wields an utterly ''massive'' cannon. Its longer than Genista is tall, and Genista is about 90 to 100 ''meters'' tall.
* MightyGlacier: Not as nearly as mobile as the other Squad 13 units, but her cannon is the hardest-hitting weapon they have by a good margin.
* NiceHat: Looks like she is wearing a bearskin hat. Becomes a NightmareFace when she begins to slip into 'Stampede' mode.
* RevolversAreJustBetter: Her weapon has a break action with the cartridges loaded into a revolver-style cylinder.
* SexyBack: Genista's coat's is open at the back, revealing the same {{Fembot}} body type as the other Franxx.
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[[folder:Chlorophytum]]
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A support type Franxx for long distance attacks, piloted by Mitsuru and Ikuno. Its arms are equipped with the heat sink called "Wing Span," which allows it to fly for a long time.
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* AnimalMotifs: Her overall design and ability to fly evokes some bird imagery
* ArmCannon: Chlorophytum can retract it's hands and shoot a barrage of bullets out.
* CyberCyclops: Has only one eye. ''Which'' eye, left or right, tends to change.
* FrickinLaserBeams: She can focus her shots into a more powerful energy blast, but the amount of energy this uses restricts its use.
* JackOfAllTrades: Befitting a support unit, Chlorophytum can do a bit of everything, but falls short compared to her more specialized allies. Though her ability to fly does make her unique among them.
* KickChick: It's magma-weapons are located in it's feet, and thus attacks by kicking when in melee range.
* OneWayVisor: It wears a visor but one eye is always obscured, referencing the secretive side of one of its riders.
* PurpleIsPowerful: While she's not exactly as strong in offense or defense compared to the other [=FranXX=] units, she is the most versatile of them, which helps in battles that can be very unpredictable.
[[/folder]]

[[header: Staff & Administration]]

[[folder:Nana]]
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->'''Voiced by''': Creator/MarinaInoue (Japanese), Creator/MichelleRojas (English)

A caretaker assigned to take care of the Parasites of the 13th Plantation Corps.
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* CoolBigSis: A surrogate one for the kids, as she is their caretaker. They were really happy to hear she will keep her job even after they become official pilots, and Ichigo even calls her Nana-[[JapaneseSiblingTerminology nee]].
* DarkAndTroubledPast: [[spoiler:Flashbacks in Episode 18 show that Nana is a former pistil whose stamen was killed in a mission gone wrong. Her grief at his death was so great that she had to be sedated and (presumably) have her memories altered to forget him.]]
* GoroawaseNumber: Nana means 7.
* LaserGuidedAmnesia: [[spoiler:Episodes 16 and 17 heavily imply that Dr. Franxx has tampered with Nana’s memories to some degree.]]
* MeaningfulName: Nana is an affectionate nickname for a nanny.
* ObstructiveBureaucrat: To Zero Two. In contrast to the kids, she directly counter-argues with her and uses regulations to limit her activities. The two do not get along.

[[/folder]]

[[folder:Hachi]]
->'''Voiced by''': Creator/KatsuyukiKonishi (Japanese), Creator/EricVale (English)

A Plantation Defense Commander responsible for coordinating the Parasites during missions.
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* GoroawaseNumber: Hachi means 8.
* MissionControl: Serves this role to the parasites on the field.
* NervesOfSteel: Didn't lose his stoic look when a klaxosaur attacked and seemingly crushed Strelizia or when two Franxx crashed very close to where he was standing.
* TheStoic: Remains calm and composed while overseeing the training of the Parasites, never changing his facial expression. [[spoiler:This is because his emotions are suppressed.]]
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[[header: Others]]

[[folder:Code:703/Naomi]]
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->'''Voiced By:''' Creator/AmiKoshimizu (Japanese), Megan Shipman (English)

Hiro's previous partner, who failed out with him.
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* IronicName: Naomi means "Happy; pleasant" in Hebrew. When she's introduced she's bitterly miserable about being expelled from the program she's been trained for since infancy.
* IWantMyBelovedToBeHappy: Despite her own misery over being expelled from the program, she encourages Hiro to use his chance to stay, and tells him that she hopes he can find a partner that makes him happy.
* JerkJustifications: She is not shy about blaming Hiro for ''their'' failure, but this happened on what was probably the worst day of her life, Hiro was allowed to stay when she wasn't, and Hiro does have trouble connecting to other pistils aside from Zero Two.
* NotQuiteDead: She supposedly survived her transport's destruction and is in the hospital recovering.
* ReleasedToElsewhere: Implied to be her fate before her transport crashes, and she is hospitalized instead. Possibly played straight; when Naomi's "hospital stay" is referenced, the screen pans to white butterflies which are a nod to Japanese folklore for a soul departing. [[spoiler:She later shows up during Hiro's near-death experience, further muddying her actual status. Episode 12 all but outright states she's pushing up daisies.]]
* SmallRoleBigImpact: Her accident galvanizes Hiro to try to protect his friends.
[[/folder]]

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