The BEST episodes of Fire Force
Every episode of Fire Force ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Fire Force!
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.
#1 - Wearing His Pride
Season 1 - Episode 20 - Aired 12/7/2019
Hinawa comes upon an abandoned subway station, where he gets into a shootout with Arrow. Arthur and Mirage find themselves in a rematch, as Arthur gets the chance to put the training he received from Benimaru and Konro to the test.
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#2 - Infernal Insects
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/31/2019
Obi goes over Hibana's research, and learns that the artificially-created Infernals she dissected all had traces of insect DNA in them. Shinra and Arthur's investigation at the 1st continues, and they finally get their first lead on a culprit.
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#3 - Signs of Upheaval
Season 2 - Episode 24 - Aired 12/12/2020
Benimaru continues to push Shinra and Arthur to their limits in order to unlock their Hysterical Strength. Captain Huang examines Konro at Hibana's request, as she tries to uncover the mysteries of those who have been touched by Adolla.
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#4 - Shadows Cast by Divine Light
Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 9/19/2020
Joker and Benimaru break their way into the church in search of the hidden scriptures. When Benimaru presses Joker for answers as to how he knows so much, Joker tells him about his past, revealing some dark secrets about the Holy Sol Temple.
#5 - The Spreading Malice
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 9/7/2019
Tamaki watches on as Shinra confronts Rekka over his actions, and reminisces about how she once looked up to the lieutenant. Rekka reveals his objective in seeking out compatible children, one which could spell disaster for the entire world.
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#6 - Shinra Kusakabe Enlists
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/6/2019
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.
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#7 - The Heart of a Fire Soldier
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/13/2019
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.
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#8 - The Rookie Fire Soldier Games
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/27/2019
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.
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#9 - The Hero and the Princess
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/3/2019
A call mistakenly comes in to Company 8 to rescue a dog out of a tree, to which Shinra and Arthur respond. However, when an Infernal suddenly appears at the district courthouse, the two must play catch-up to join the rest of the company.
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#10 - The Secrets of Pyrokinesis
Season 1 - Episode 18 - Aired 11/23/2019
Vulcan gets settled in at the 8th, while Captain Obi meets with Hibana, Konro, and Karim to exchange data on the White-Clad matter. Konro proposes that Shinra and Arthur be given combat training in Asakusa to improve their fighting skills.
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#11 - Smile
Season 1 - Episode 23 - Aired 12/28/2019
Shinra revisits his childhood to share his memories with Sho, to try to forge a deeper connection. When one of their own is critically injured, the members of the 8th rally to the rescue, and turn to Captain Huang of the 6th for assistance.
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#12 - The Core
Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 8/29/2020
Pan, Arthur and Licht continue to investigate the inside of the Tabernacle, while outside, the rest of the team have their hands full fighting off an Infernal attack. Shinra has an idea as to how to beat them, but needs Ogun to buy him some time.
#13 - The Woman in Black
Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 9/5/2020
Through Adolla Links and the assistance of Grace, Shinra learns more about the Evangelist and views Tempe's memories. The team completes their investigation into the Tabernacle, but draw some unsettling conclusions from what they learn.
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#14 - A Pair of One-Eyes
Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 9/26/2020
Burns confronts Joker and Benimaru, then offers them the scant leads he has uncovered during his own personal probe of the Holy Sol Temple. Konro reports Benimaru's findings to the 8th, and the target of their next investigation becomes clear.
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#15 - A Brother's Determination
Season 1 - Episode 22 - Aired 12/21/2019
As Shinra and Sho continue to share their Adolla Link, Shinra learns a startling truth about the origin of his Adolla Burst flame. Shinra comes to understand the Link's nature further, developing his skills even more in his effort to reach Sho.
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#16 - The Burning Past
Season 1 - Episode 24 - Aired 12/28/2019
Before being discharged from the hospital, Shinra is visited by Captain Burns, who offers to tell him all about the fire that happened 12 years ago, but only if Shinra can demonstrate that he is strong enough to hear the whole truth.
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#17 - For Whom the Flames Burn
Season 1 - Episode 14 - Aired 10/26/2019
As Asakusa burns around them, Konro encourages Benimaru to step into his role as a community leader. Benimaru devises a way for the townspeople to foil the designs of the impostors among the crowd. Konro reaches out to Shinra for help.
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#18 - Those Connected
Season 1 - Episode 21 - Aired 12/14/2019
Obi and Vulcan face off against Dr. Giovanni and Lisa, during which Giovanni tells Obi more about the nature of Adolla Bursts. Shinra has an unusual experience that leads him to find Sho, but their reunion proves more volatile than hoped for.
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#19 - Plot for Extinction
Season 2 - Episode 22 - Aired 11/28/2020
Shinra and Arthur continue their battle against Dr. Giovanni, who reveals some new information about Adolla Links. Licht discovers an imminent crisis threatening the Fire Soldiers in the Nether, as well as the Tokyo Empire at large.
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#20 - Hero's Tale
Season 3 - Episode 25 - Aired 4/4/2026
Shinra Bansho Man revives the world, bringing back all of the dead, and that seems to be that. But the world has changed. Shinra Bansho Man has turned death into something familiar and friendly. When he says to live life to the fullest Haumea rejects him and the world, and tries to choose despair yet again. Then, Death appears. This scorching dark fantasy led by flames now comes to an end!
#21 - Firecat
Season 2 - Episode 23 - Aired 12/5/2020
Shinra wants to know why he was able to Link with Konro, while Hibana remains suspicious of him. Benimaru invites Shinra and Arthur back to the 7th for more training, and Tamaki, tired of being a burden to others, comes along as well.
#22 - Indomitable Resolve
Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/5/2025
As Shinra and the others take a break, an alarm sounds. Soldiers interrupt Obi's report to the Fire Chief.
#23 - Prisoner
Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/12/2025
The 8th takes action to rescue Obi. Labeled as traitors, they go on the run, then Joker appears before them.
#25 - Golden Secret
Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/26/2025
The 8th struggles to find a way to counter Gold's powers. And then, someone unexpected steps up to fight.