Episode 18: “When the Sakura Blooms”
- 18 of 24
- May 19, 2018
- 24 min
- Aired
| Series | DARLING in the FRANXX |
|---|---|
| Episode | 18 of 24 |
| Japanese | 桜の花が咲く頃に |
| Original air date | May 19, 2018 |
| Episode length | 24 min |
| Studio | A-1 Pictures, Trigger |
| Previous episode | Episode 17: “Eden” |
| Next episode | Episode 19: “Inhumanity” |
| Streaming | Crunchyroll, Netflix, Hulu |
“When the Sakura Blooms” is episode 18 of the anime DARLING in the FRANXX. It first aired on May 19, 2018.
Summary
The summary below describes what happens in this episode.
Squad 13 learns they will be leaving Mistilteinn and decides to create one last memory together. They plan to make the most of their remaining time.
Music in this episode
- OP 2“KISS OF DEATH (Produced by HYDE) Remix ver.” — Mika NakashimaAnimeThemes
- ED 5“Escape” — XX:meAnimeThemes
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Episode guide
All 24 episodes → · 17 of 24 episodes have a summary
About the series
Set in a distant future, this science-fiction drama follows young pilots who fight mysterious giant organisms using the machines known as FRANXX. Its opening centers on Hiro, a former child prodigy who has lost his place among the pilots, and the arrival of Zero Two, a mysterious girl who offers him a new partnership.
Read the article →References
- “DARLING in the FRANXX”. Kitsu. Retrieved October 22, 2026.
- “Darling in the FranXX”. MyAnimeList. Retrieved October 27, 2026.
- “DARLING in the FRANXX”. AnimeThemes. Retrieved October 23, 2026.
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