Head to head
DARK MACHINE: The Animation vs Darling in the FranXX
Side by side on community score, how it's rated, audience size and how long each takes to watch. Data from Kitsu, refreshed daily.
Left in charts
DARK MACHINE: The Animation
Unrated · 2026–now
Right in charts
Darling in the FranXX
★ 7.38 · 2018
The short version
- Darling in the FranXX is more widely watched, with 1176× the members.
- Fans favorite Darling in the FranXX more often (2.4% vs 0.0% of members).
- They share Mecha, Science Fiction.
| DARK MACHINE: The Animation | Darling in the FranXX | |
|---|---|---|
| Community score | – | 7.38 |
| Rank by score | – | #3,121 |
| Members | 72 | 84,686more |
| Favorited by | 0.0% | 2.4%more |
| Time to watch | – | 9h 36m |
| Episodes | 11 | 24 |
| Format | TV Series | TV Series |
| Aired | 2026–now | 2018 |
| Status | Airing | Finished |
| Studio | – | A-1 Pictures, Trigger, CLOVERWORKS |
| Age rating | – | PG |
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DARK MACHINE: The Animation vs Darling in the FranXX FAQ
Is DARK MACHINE: The Animation better than Darling in the FranXX?
Not enough ratings yet to compare scores.
Which is longer, DARK MACHINE: The Animation or Darling in the FranXX?
Runtime data is incomplete for one of them.
Which is more popular?
Darling in the FranXX has more members on Kitsu (84,686 vs 72).
If I liked DARK MACHINE: The Animation, will I like Darling in the FranXX?
Probably, if it was the mecha, science fiction side you enjoyed.