Ep 12. The Garden Where It All Began

As the curtain rises on the 12th episode of DARLING in the FRANXX, the team is still struggling through a rollercoaster of emotions following the events of the previous episode. After selecting Kokoro to be the next member of the squad, the group shares heartfelt messages with each other during a tearful farewell dinner, where it becomes clear that the bonds they’ve formed are stronger than ever.

As the group navigates this new reality, viewers are transported through a series of flashbacks that paint the picture of what led to their current situation. Through these scenes, the audience sees how the children are genetically engineered to become pilots of the FRANXX, and viewers witness their training from a young age.

However, before things take a turn for the worst, the audience is taken back to a simpler time when the group was just children living in a garden. During this time, there is no fighting or FRANXX piloting, and the adults in charge seem to be loving and nurturing.

As the children begin to grow older, they are introduced to the complexities that come with piloting the FRANXX, and they are faced with challenges that push them to their limits. As they grow stronger both physically and mentally, their caretakers’ intentions become clearer, and viewers gain insight into the reality of the world in which these children live.

Despite all the hardship, the group’s bonds remain strong as they continue to navigate the trials of their training. To cope with the stress, the children develop a secret place in the garden where they can escape and be themselves. It’s a place that offers a sense of peace and security in an otherwise tumultuous world.

As the episode progresses, viewers see how the present day situation is tied to the group’s experience in this garden and how their past experiences have shaped them into the people they are today. With each passing minute, the truth about their world is revealed, and the team must come to grips with the harsh reality.

The episode moves towards an emotionally charged climax as viewers bear witness to the culmination of all of the squad’s experiences. As the children prepare to leave their garden sanctuary and face the challenges that lie ahead, they are left to grapple with the weight of the truth they have just learned. The stakes are high, and the team must work together if they are to succeed.

As the episode comes to a close, viewers are left with a sense of uncertainty about what lies ahead for the team. But despite the mounting challenges they face, the group remains resolute in their mission. They are determined to face whatever comes their way, fortified by the bonds of friendship and love they’ve forged along the way.