Fire Force (2019)
Kernel Score: 89% · 599 ratings
Genres: Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy
First aired: 2019-07-05
Seasons: 3 · 73 episodes
Where to watch Fire Force
- Stream: Hulu, Crunchyroll
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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 parents' guide: ages 12+
Parents need to know that Fire Force is an anime series about firefighters battling spontaneously combusting humans in a violent supernatural setting.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Frequent fiery battle sequences and combustion-related deaths drive the action throughout.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-14 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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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)
- Taku Yashiro as Vulcan Joseph (voice)
Fire Force FAQ
Is Fire Force good?
Fire Force has an 89% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 599 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Fire Force?
In the US you can stream Fire Force on Hulu and Crunchyroll and buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV and Google Play.
Is Fire Force OK for kids?
Fire Force is rated TV-14. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 12+. Parents need to know that Fire Force is an anime series about firefighters battling spontaneously combusting humans in a violent supernatural setting.
What shows are like Fire Force?
If you liked Fire Force, try Tengoku Daimakyo, Undead Unluck, D.Gray-man and Bungo Stray Dogs.