Fire Force (2019)
A blazing shounen anime where pyrokinetic firefighters battle spontaneous human combustion and unravel a deadly conspiracy in a post-apocalyptic Tokyo.
Fire Force - Series Information
- Original Title: 炎炎ノ消防隊
- First Air Year: 2019
- Last Air Year: 2026
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Comedy
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (24 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 3
- Number of Episodes: 73
- Status: Returning Series
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: July 5, 2019 (United States - TV-14), July 5, 2019 (Germany - 16), July 5, 2019 (France - 12), July 5, 2019 (India - A), July 5, 2019 (Australia - M), July 5, 2019 (Brazil - 16), July 5, 2019 (South Korea - 15)
- Networks: MBS, TBS, CBC, Tulip Television, SBC, BSN, tys, NBC, HBC, RKK, i-Television, SBS, IBC, BSS, MRO, OBS, TUF, RSK, TUY, tbc, RKB, KUTV, RBC, UTY, RCC, MRT, ATV, MBC
- Alternative Titles: 炎炎消防队 叁之章 (CN), 炎炎ノ消防隊 弐ノ章 (JP), Fire Force (ES)
- Production Companies: David Production, DMM music, bilibili, DMM pictures, Funimation Global Group, Kodansha, MBS, Crunchyroll, SANKYO, ADK Marketing Solutions
- Production Countries: Japan, United States of America, China
Fire Force - Plot
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.
Fire Force - Trailer
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Fire Force - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Gakuto Kajiwara
- Yusuke Kobayashi
- Saeko Kamijo
- Mao Ichimichi
- Kazuya Nakai
- Kenichi Suzumura
- Aoi Yuuki
- Daisuke Sakaguchi
- Taku Yashiro
- Kazuyuki Okitsu
Writers
- Yamato Haishima
- Sei Tsuguta
- Yoriko Tomita
- Kenichiro Yano
Executive Producers
- Toshihiro Maeda
- Takaya Ibira
- Kensuke Tateishi
- Colin Decker
- Adam Zehner
Fire Force - FAQs
Where can you stream Fire Force online?
Fire Force is available to stream on Hulu and Crunchyroll in the United States. It can also be accessed through the Crunchyroll Amazon Channel. Additionally, episodes are available for digital purchase on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies.
Is Fire Force based on a manga?
Yes, Fire Force is based on the manga series Enen no Shouboutai by Atsushi Ohkubo, serialized in Weekly Shonen Magazine. Ohkubo is also known for creating Soul Eater. The manga ran from 2015 to 2022 and served as the direct source material for the anime adaptation.
How many seasons does Fire Force have?
Fire Force has three main seasons. Season 1 comprises 24 episodes, Season 2 also has 24 episodes, and Season 3 contains 25 episodes, bringing the total to 73 episodes across all seasons, plus 30 additional special episodes.
Is Fire Force still ongoing or has it ended?
Fire Force is currently a returning series and remains in production. With Season 3 airing and a last air year listed as 2026, the series is still actively releasing new content, making it one of the ongoing anime titles to watch.
Who are the main voice actors in Fire Force?
The main voice cast includes Gakuto Kajiwara as Shinra Kusakabe, Yusuke Kobayashi as Arthur Boyle, Saeko Kamijo as Maki Oze, Mao Ichimichi as Iris, Kazuya Nakai as Akitaru Obi, Kenichi Suzumura as Takehisa Hinawa, and Aoi Yuuki as Kotatsu Tamaki.
What is Fire Force about?
Fire Force is set in a future Tokyo where humans spontaneously combust into fire-wielding monsters called Infernals. Shinra Kusakabe, a pyrokinetic nicknamed Devil's Footprints, joins Special Fire Force Company 8 to fight Infernals and investigate a shadowy organization linked to his family's tragic death.
What is the content rating for Fire Force?
Fire Force is rated TV-14 in the United States, indicating content that may be unsuitable for children under 14. The series contains intense action sequences, violence, and mature thematic elements, including themes of death, conspiracy, and supernatural horror.
Who composed the music for Fire Force?
The score for Fire Force was composed by Kenichiro Suehiro, a prolific anime composer also known for his work on Re:ZERO and The Rising of the Shield Hero. His music for the series blends orchestral intensity with electronic elements to complement the show's fiery action sequences.
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