Fire Force

About Fire Force

Fire Force is an animated TV series, directed by Yuki Yase and released on July 5, 2019. The plot revolves around spontaneous human combustion, a phenomenon that has turned humans into infernals, a kind of flaming zombies. Amidst this destruction are the Fire Force personnel who fight against these infernals. Surrounded by a cloud of mystery, younger recruit, Shinra Kusakabe, aims to become a hero and investigate the hidden truths behind human combustion.

Making / Production

The Fire Force TV series was adapted by David Production from the manga written by Atsushi Ōkubo. Produced by Kōji Kajita, Yosuke Toba, Naoto Nakajima, and Makoto Furukawa, the series has engulfed viewers with its fiery graphics and animation.

Actors

• Gakuto Kajiwara as Shinra Kusakabe: An eager aspiring hero with the powerful ability to ignite his feet at will.
• Yūsuke Kobayashi as Arthur Boyle: Shinra's competitive fellow recruit, a third-generation pyrokinetic who can create plasma.
• Mao Ichimichi as Iris: A nun from the Holy Sol Temple who is a member of Special Fire Force Company 8.
• Saeko Kamijō as Maki Oze: An experienced soldier and a second-generation pyrokinetic.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Sōichirō Hoshi, who voices the character of Joker, also voiced characters in well-renowned anime series, including Kira Yamato in "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED".
• The concept of spontaneous human combustion is actually a subject of debate and mystery in the scientific community.

Quotes

• "Don't give up, don't ever give up." - Shinra Kusakabe
• "A hero is devil's natural enemy!" - Arthur Boyle
• "I pray for the peaceful rest of the soul." - Sister Iris

Music, Soundtrack

• "Inferno" by Mrs. Green Apple was the first series opening theme.
• The second opening theme named "MAYDAY", is by Coldrain.
• The ending themes include "Veil" by Keina Suda and "Nōnai" by Lenny code fiction.