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Status: Ended
Network: MBS
Type: Scripted
Rating: 8.4/10
Fire Force
Overview
Year 198 of the Solar Era in Tokyo, special fire brigades are fighting against a phenomenon called spontaneous human combustion where humans beings are turned into living infernos called "Infernals". While the Infernals are first generation cases of spontaneous human combustion, later generations possess the ability to manipulate flames while retaining human form. Shinra Kusakabe, a youth who gained the nickname Devil's Footprints for his ability to ignite his feet at will, joins the Special Fire Force Company 8 which composes of other flames users as they work to extinguish any Infernals they encounter. As a faction that is creating Infernals appears, Shira begins to uncover the truth behind a mysterious fire that caused the death of his family twelve years ago.
This production, originally released in 2019, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 8.4 across its 3 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Animation and Action & Adventure.
- • Produced in Japan, United States of America, China.
- • Original Language: Japanese.
Starring Cast
Gakuto Kajiwara
Shinra Kusakabe (voice)
Yusuke Kobayashi
Arthur Boyle (voice)
Saeko Kamijo
Maki Oze (voice)
Mao Ichimichi
Iris (voice)
Kazuya Nakai
Akitaru Obi (voice)
Kenichi Suzumura
Takehisa Hinawa (voice)
Aoi Yuuki
Kotatsu Tamaki (voice)
Daisuke Sakaguchi
Victor Licht (voice)
Seasons
Specials
30 Episodes • Aired 2021-01-08
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 1
24 Episodes • Aired 2019-07-05
Spontaneous Human Combustion has plagued humanity for years, randomly transforming ordinary people into flaming creatures known as Infernals. While Infernals make up the first-generation accounts of Human Combustion, the second and third generations became known as pyrokinetics—people gifted with the ability to manipulate and control their flames while remaining human. To combat the Infernal threat the Special Fire Force was made. Young third-generation pyrokinetic Shinra Kusakabe with his explosive ability to ignite his feet at will, becomes a member of the lively Special Fire Force Company 8. He is determined to become a hero who will save the lives of those threatened by the flame terror. However, this is not the hero's game Shinra imagined. Faced with many obstacles within and outside the Fire Force, Shinra fights to uncover the truth behind the burning mysteries that have kept him in the dark.
Season 2
24 Episodes • Aired 2020-07-04
After his confrontation in the Nether with his younger brother Shou, Shinra Kusakabe's resolve to become a hero that saves lives from the flame terror strengthens. Finding a way to turn the Infernals back into people, unraveling the mystery of the Evangelist and Adolla Burst, and saving his mother and Shou—these are the goals Shinra has in mind. However, he has come to realize that attaining these goals will not be easy, especially with the imminent danger the Evangelist poses. The Evangelist's plan is clear: to gather the eight pillars—the individuals who possess Adolla Burst—and sacrifice them to recreate the Great Cataclysm. Having been revealed by the First Pillar that the birth of a new pillar is approaching, Shinra is determined to protect his fellow pillars from the Evangelist. Together with the Special Fire Force, Shinra's fight continues as he uncovers the truth about the Great Cataclysm and the nature of Adolla Bursts, as well as the mysteries behind human combustion.
Season 3
25 Episodes • Aired 2025-04-05
After undergoing Benimaru Shinmon's hellish training, Shinra Kusakabe and Arthur Boyle return to Special Fire Force Company 8. However, there is no time to rest: Captain Akitaru Oubi is arrested by the military police under the influence of the White-Clad cult. Moreover, the White-Clad member Haumea—one of the eight pillars who possess Adolla Burst—has successfully brainwashed the leadership of the Tokyo Empire and infiltrated the heart of the firefighting organization. As a result, Shinra and the rest of the Company 8 squad are branded as rebels after they launch a rescue mission to save their captain and ultimately liberate Tokyo.
