Benimaru is told that he's the leader now Season 1, Episode 13: The Trap is Set Konro concludes his story. It's the Solar Year 196, in Tokyo, Asakusa. Benimaru rushes to his side. He asks him "why he [Konro] didn't let him fight." The Special Fire Force, Company 4 arrives after all that happened. Soichiro … Continue reading Enen no Shouboutai Season 1, Episode 13: Recap and Review →

Season 1, Episode 12: Eve of Hostilities in Asakusa It's been a few weeks since the last episode of Fire Force aired. This episode directly picks up right after that one. After the destruction of their homes, Shinmon and the villagers begin to rebuild. Sensing an opportunity to help and gain some trust among the … Continue reading Enen no Shouboutai Season 1, Episode 12: Recap and Review →

Season 1, Episode 11: The Formation of Special Fire Force 8/ The Mightiest Hikeshi This episode is split into two. The first half, the Formation of Special Fire Force 8, focuses on Takehisa Hinawa's time with the Tokyo Imperial Armed Forces. He's actually even more cold and detached. We meet his friend, Toji. Hinawa isn't … Continue reading Enen no Shouboutai Season 1, Episode 11: Recap and Review →

Shinra excited to see Amaterasu Season 1, Episode 10: 'The Promise' The tenth episode of Enen no Shouboutai (Fire Force), the Promise, introduces the Tokyo Imperial Emperor, Raffles III. He calls an emergency conference of all the Captains to discuss the threat of the Evangelist. It's rare that all the Captains meet. They arrive at … Continue reading Enen no Shouboutai Season 1, Episode 10: Recap and Review →

Season 1, Episode 9: The Spreading Malice In episode 9, Shinra faces off with Lieutenant Rekka. They engage in a battle, resulting in Shinra taking Rekka down with a devastating attack. Using his movement he's able to take advantage and defeat Rekka. However, Shinra almost exhausts the oxygen in his body. During the battle, Rekka … Continue reading Enen no Shouboutai Season 1, Episode 9: Recap and Review →

Season 1, Episode 8: Infernal Insects Someone from Company 1 is mysteriously talking in a phone booth to what he called the Evangelist. He says that there may be "some slight obstacles" to overcome. Captain Obi and Hibana go over her research. She tells him that some kind of insect is "introduced into a humans … Continue reading Enen no Shouboutai Season 1, Episode 8: Recap and Review →

Rekka Hoshimiya Season 1, Episode 7: The investigation of the 1st In the "Special Fire Grand Cathedral 1," Captain Leonard Burns has a meeting with his Lieutenant priests, Third-generation pyrokinetic, Huo Yan Li, Third-generation pyrokinetic, Rekka Hoshimiya and Second-generation pyrokinetic, Karim Flam. They discuss the "training exercise" the 5th and 8th Company engaged in. None … Continue reading Enen no Shouboutai Season 1, Episode 7: Recap and Review →

Season 1, Episode 6: The Spark of Promise This fight was underwhelming. Compared to the previous episode, I expected this one to surpass the action presented. While I understand that this series is trying to focus on the characters (which I'll get into later), I think you can do this while having great action. In … Continue reading Enen no Shouboutai Season 1, Episode 6: Recap and Review →

Arthur believes he lives in Camelot Season 1, Episode 5: The Battle Begins I didn't anticipate that the fight between Company 8 and Company 5 would come soon. In our weekly fanservice, we have a soaked Iris kneeling next to a fountain. She recalls growing up alongside Hibana. Afterward, Obi holds a meeting reveling that … Continue reading Enen no Shouboutai Season 1, Episode 5: Recap and Review →

Princess Hibana Season 1, Episode 4: the Hero and the Princess The ashes that Joker used in his fight are analyzed. There main component are Infernal ashes. Shinra hasn't informed Company 8 of Jokers claim that his brother, Sho, remains alive. Maki sends Arthur and Shinra to rescue a dog out of a tree. We … Continue reading Enen no Shouboutai Season 1, Episode 4: Recap and Review →

New Villain Season 1, Episode 3: The Fire Rookie Soldiers Games Normally the 'tournament arc" is done far later in an anime series than the third episode. Of course this wasn't a full tournament so maybe I shouldn't count it. Regardless, we are introduced to another villain, although we don't get his name. We learn … Continue reading Enen no Shouboutai Season 1, Episode 3: Recap and Review →

Arthur and Excalibur Season 1, Episode 2: The Heart of a Fire Soldier This episode introduces us to the "Rookie Fire Soldier Games," and a new character, Arthur Boyle. The rival of Shinra, Arthur is instantly antagonistic towards him. The self appointed "Knight King," Arthur uses his third generation fire abilities to create a plasma … Continue reading Enen no Shouboutai Season 1, Episode 2: Recap and Review →

Episode 1: Shinra Kusakabe Enlists Enen no Shouboutai (Fire Force) is an anime based on the manga series of the same name. From what I can tell the reception for the manga was lukewarm. However, I can't imagine that this anime will be received in such a way. I'll keep it simple. This series checks … Continue reading Enen no Shouboutai Season 1, Episode 1: Recap and Review →