Series synopsis
Fire Force, also known as 炎炎ノ消防隊 is a Japanese animation action & adventure sci-fi & fantasy comedy television series that premiered on MBS on July 5, 2019. It ended on April 4, 2026. It stars Gakuto Kajiwara, Yusuke Kobayashi, Saeko Kamijo and Mao Ichimichi.
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 Fir ...
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Gakuto Kajiwara as Shinra Kusakabe (voice)
- Yusuke Kobayashi as Arthur Boyle (voice)
- Saeko Kamijo as Maki Oze (voice)
- Mao Ichimichi as Iris (voice)
- Kazuya Nakai as Akitaru Obi (voice)
- Kenichi Suzumura as Takehisa Hinawa (voice)
- Aoi Yuuki as Kotatsu Tamaki (voice)
- Daisuke Sakaguchi as Victor Licht (voice)
Supporting cast
- Taku Yashiro as Vulcan Joseph (voice)
Guest cast
- Kazuyuki Okitsu as Karim Flam (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 4 seasons with 103 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 30 | January 8, 2021 | July 30, 2021 |
| Season 1 | 24 | July 5, 2019 | December 28, 2019 |
| Season 2 | 24 | July 4, 2020 | December 12, 2020 |
| Season 3 | 25 | April 5, 2025 | April 4, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mini Anime #1 | January 8, 2021 |
| 2 | Mini Anime #2 | January 15, 2021 |
| 3 | Mini Anime #3 | January 22, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Shinra Kusakabe Enlists On his first day with Special Fire Force Company 8, Shinra Kusakabe, a third-generation pyrokinetic who is able to produces flames from his feet, meets his fellow company members and begins to fulfil his wish of becoming a hero. |
July 5, 2019 |
| 2 |
The Heart of a Fire Soldier Arthur Boyle, the self-professed “Knight King,” arrives at Company 8, and immediately, there are tensions between him and Shinra. With the Rookie Games coming up, Hinawa wants to see what the two new recruits are really capable of. |
July 12, 2019 |
| 3 |
The Rookie Fire Soldier Games Shinra and Arthur compete in the Rookie Fire Soldier Games, a contest to test the abilities of each year’s newest recruits. However, they are interrupted at the goal by the mysterious man who created explosions at their last fire scene. |
July 27, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
A Fire Soldier’s Fight Company 8’s junior crewmen take in a day of shopping for some new clothes for Lieutenant Hinawa, but their excursion is interrupted by the appearance of a giant Infernal. The 8th prepares for the annual Special Fire Force beefcake calendar shoot. |
July 4, 2020 |
| 2 |
Flames of Madness Shinra is approved to have a meeting with Company 4 Captain Hague, who may be able to provide information on the Evangelist and Adolla Bursts. However, once the meeting starts, nearly everyone involved begins behaving erratically. |
July 11, 2020 |
| 3 |
A New Flashpoint Obi goes to see the chief with news of a fifth Adolla-Burst bearer. Schoolgirl Inca, who has the ability to sniff out fires before they start, becomes notorious as the Fireground Thief, extorting valuables from victims in exchange for rescuing them. |
July 18, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Indomitable Resolve As Shinra and the others take a break, an alarm sounds. Soldiers interrupt Obi's report to the Fire Chief. |
April 5, 2025 |
| 2 |
Prisoner The 8th takes action to rescue Obi. Labeled as traitors, they go on the run, then Joker appears before them. |
April 12, 2025 |
| 3 |
Incarnation of Flame Obi is trapped in Fuchu Penitentiary. Shinra and Joker arrive before Hinawa and the others. The battle begins! |
April 19, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | MBS |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 5, 2019 |
| Last aired | April 4, 2026 |
| Runtime | 24 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Friday at 01:55:00 |