Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans
Anime Like Darling in the Franxx
It has been 300 years since the great Calamity War between Earth and its outer space colonies, and both sides are still feeling the fallout. Yet, you wouldn’t know this by looking at Earth’s military power, as the organization responsible for keeping the peace, Gjallarhorn, is sitting pretty.
Fed up with the inequality, Kudelia Aina Bernstein and Chryse Autonomous Region spur an independence movement into action on Mars, taking it upon themselves to revolt. When Gjallarhorn tries to assassinate members of the rebel group, another war breaks out that serves as the catalyst to a new age.
Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans is perfect for Darling in the Franxx fans who really love the show’s rebellious aspect. Both series see teenagers fighting for their ideals and dreams amidst a tumultuous world that treats them like dirt.
While the mech designs may not be as flashy in Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans, the dark and gritty tones of its story are more than enough to keep fans of Darling in the Franxx hooked.
