Darling in the Franxx is one of the most hotly debated mecha anime ever released. Despite first hitting screens in 2018, A-1 Pictures, Trigger, and CloverWorks' epic still spark intense discussion today due to the plot's surprising twists and turns and the symbolism at the center of the show's overarching plotline.

But one of the most stunning things about Darling in the Franxx is the titular Franxx, giant mechs with various special powers. These robots, each with two pilots, are designed to hunt down and destroy Klaxosaurs, but which of them is the strongest, and which ones should would-be pilots avoid if they want to see the credits?

Standard Franxx

10 Strongest Pilots In Anime, Ranked

Within mecha anime, it is a universal rule that mass-produced mecha will be weaker. This makes sense, as obviously, a machine designed for mass production will be less tailored to a specific job or pilot and...