Series synopsis
The Fire Hunter, also known as 火狩りの王 is a Japanese animation sci-fi & fantasy drama mystery television series that premiered on WOWOW Prime on January 14, 2023. It ended on March 17, 2024. It stars Misaki Kuno, Shoya Ishige, Maaya Sakamoto and Yoshimasa Hosoya.
Outside the magical barriers lies a world overrun by fiery beasts known as Flame Demons, and the only ones who can protect humanity are the Fire Hunters. In the dark woods where the beasts roam is where Touko, a young villager, is rescued from attack by one of these skilled trackers, Koushi. But their meeting was no accident, and a new destiny begins.
Premise
Outside the magical barriers lies a world overrun by fiery beasts known as Flame Demons, and the only ones who can protect humanity are the Fire Hunters. In the dark woods where the beasts roam is where Touko, a young villager, is rescued from attack by one of these skilled trackers, Koushi. But their meeting was no accident, and a new destiny begins.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Misaki Kuno as Touko (voice)
- Shoya Ishige as Koushi (voice)
- Maaya Sakamoto as Akira (voice)
- Yoshimasa Hosoya as Roroku (voice)
- Sachi Kokuryu as Kun (voice)
- Saori Hayami as Kira (voice)
- Megumi Yamaguchi as Hinako (voice)
Guest cast
- Shin-ichiro Miki as Haijuu (voice)
- Sumire Morohoshi as Rin (voice)
- Arisa Sakuraba as Akari (voice)
- Tamie Kubota as Grandmother (voice)
- Yoshiko Sakakibara as Narrator (voice)
- Kenta Miyake as Yuoshichi (voice)
- Yuuko Hara as Benio (voice)
- Yume Miyamoto as Hotaru (voice)
- Makoto Koichi as Kaho (voice)
- Chiaki Kobayashi as Shouzou (voice)
- Kaori Nazuka as Hibana (voice)
- Mamoru Miyano as Takimi (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 20 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 20 | January 14, 2023 | March 17, 2024 |
| Season 2 | 0 | January 14, 2024 | March 17, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Departure When Touko ventures into the dark forest, a traveling hunter saves her from a vicious fiend—and loses his life in the process. Now the young girl must leave the safety of her village to return her savior's dog and sickle to his family. |
January 14, 2023 |
| 2 |
The Three Brides On board the armored collection truck, Touko meets fellow reluctant travelers. Meanwhile, in the capital, the orphaned Koushi gets an unexpected offer from a wealthy magnate. Despite his misgivings, this patron could be his ailing sister's only hope. |
January 21, 2023 |
| 3 |
Fractions of the World While Koushi meets his new family and learns about the task before him, Touko struggles to keep her place on the truck. But even if she succeeds, an unexpected obstacle may cut her journey short. |
January 28, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Lunar Sickles Fiends flood into the factory district ahead of the spider invasion. Despite Akira urging her to run, Touko stands her ground and joins the fight. But what toll will a real battle take on her? And can anyone stem the tide now? |
January 14, 2024 |
| 2 |
Roaring Thunder Koushi struggles to load and operate the Lightning Cannon, but both the gods and the spiders have other ideas. Meanwhile, a chance encounter leads Touko to witness a startling scene. |
January 21, 2024 |
| 3 |
The Great Tree With the fighting continuing unabated, the treefolk from the forbidden quarter are drawn to the surface, where they encounter a familiar face. |
January 28, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | WOWOW Prime |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 14, 2023 |
| Last aired | March 17, 2024 |
| Runtime | 24 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Sunday at 22:30:00 |