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Fire Force

Fire Force is a Japanese manga series by Atsushi Ohkubo.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Fire Force is a Japanese manga series by Atsushi Ohkubo, serialized from September 2015 to February 2022 in Weekly Shōnen Magazine. It was adapted into an anime television series by David Production that premiered in 2019. The story follows Shinra Kusakabe and the Special Fire Force as they investigate spontaneous human combustion and battle fire-based monsters called Infernals in Tokyo.

Premise

Fire Force is set in a world where spontaneous human combustion turns people into fire-wreathed monsters called Infernals. The Special Fire Force is formed to contain these incidents and uncover the cause behind them.

Manga

The manga was written and illustrated by Atsushi Ohkubo and ran in Kodansha's Weekly Shōnen Magazine from 2015 to 2022. Its chapters were later compiled into 34 volumes.

Anime adaptation

David Production adapted the manga into a television anime that first aired in 2019. A second season followed in 2020, and a third and final season aired in two parts in 2025 and 2026.

Reception and publication

The series was distributed in English by Kodansha USA in North America. It has also been catalogued by anime databases and reference sites as an action-fantasy shōnen title.

Key facts

  • Fire Force began as a manga serialized from September 2015 to February 2022.
  • The manga was collected into 34 tankōbon volumes by Kodansha.
  • The anime adaptation by David Production premiered in 2019 and has three seasons, with the final season airing in 2025-2026.
  • The story centers on Shinra Kusakabe and the Special Fire Force fighting Infernals.
  • The series was licensed in English by Kodansha USA, making it accessible in North America.
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Canadian context

Fire Force was licensed in English by Kodansha USA, making it accessible to Canadian readers through North American manga distribution and anime fandom channels.[1][8]

Frequently asked questions

What is Fire Force?
Fire Force is a Japanese manga and anime series about a special firefighting unit that combats supernatural fire incidents and Infernals.
Who created Fire Force?
It was created by manga artist Atsushi Ohkubo.
How many volumes does the manga have?
The manga was collected in 34 tankōbon volumes.
When did the anime first air?
The anime first aired in 2019.
How many anime seasons are there?
There are three anime seasons in total, with the third season described as the final one.
What is the story about?
It follows Shinra Kusakabe and the Special Fire Force as they confront people who spontaneously ignite and turn into Infernals.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fire_Force
    Supports: Manga authorship, serialization dates, volume count, North American licensing, basic premise, and anime season overview.
  2. Anime News Network — https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=21852
    Supports: Anime title, plot summary, and production context.
  3. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fire_Force_season_1
    Supports: First-season production credit and broadcast dates.
  4. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fire_Force_season_3
    Supports: Third-season production credit and status as final season.
  5. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Fire_Force_characters
    Supports: Special Fire Force role and mission details.
  6. MyAnimeList — https://www.myanimelist.net/anime/38671/Enen_no_Shouboutai
    Supports: Anime metadata including format, studio, genre, and original TV run.