Darling in the Franxx is *not* breaking my top five anime of all time, but it's trying damn hard. I really wish they'd get rid of the sheer amount of fanservice in the early episodes because I'm pretty sure there are a lot of people who appreciate good character studies that will miss out on this series.
The series may have mech battles, but they're honestly the least interesting part of the series. This is a show that explores humanity and relationships. It's a Japanese show protesting a culture of conformity that strips people of their souls. It's a show celebrating life and healthy community. It's ambitious and really, really good.
We need Slak to pick himself up.