Fire Force Season 3: Release Date, Story, and Cast [Everything We Know So Far]
Fire Force is a popular Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Atsushi Ohkubo. It was serialized in Kodansha’s Weekly Shōnen Magazine from 2015 to 2022.
The story follows Shinra Kusakabe, a young boy with pyrokinetic abilities who joins a special firefighting force called the Fire Force to combat spontaneous human combustion incidents threatening Tokyo. The series features diverse characters with unique abilities.
An anime television adaptation by David Production aired from 2019 to 2020, with a third season announced. The manga has over 20 million copies in circulation, making it one of the best-selling manga series.
The anime has been praised for its engaging storyline, memorable characters, and intense action sequences.
Fire Force has received several awards and nominations, with an IMDb rating of 7.6/10. The manga is licensed for English release in North America by Kodansha USA, while Crunchyroll and Funimation licensed the anime.
When Will Fire Force Season 3 Release?
The Fire Force Season 3 release date could arrive by summer 2024 at the earliest.
Fire Force Season 3 has been confirmed, but its release date has not been officially announced. The show was greenlit in May 2022, and the Japanese Twitter account confirmed that production had begun. There is no confirmed release date or even a release year for Season 3.
Rumours suggest the season might be released in the summer of 2024, but the production studio has not officially confirmed this.
There are also speculations that Studio Shaft might take over from David Production, which could further delay the release.
Fire Force:
Fire Force is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Atsushi Ohkubo. It was serialized in Kodansha’s shōnen manga magazine Weekly Shōnen Magazine from September 2015 to February 2022, with its chapters collected in 34 tankōbon volumes.
The series follows a youth with pyrokinetic abilities who joins a special force developed to counter pyrokinetic monsters threatening Tokyo, the only remaining city in a world ravaged by a global fire.
Anime Adaptation:
The anime television series adaptation, also titled Fire Force, was produced by David Production and aired from July 6, 2019, to the present. Crunchyroll and Funimation have licensed it.
The series has been well-received, with an IMDb rating of 7.6/10. The anime has been praised for its engaging storyline, memorable characters, and intense action sequences.
Storyline:
The story revolves around Shinra Kusakabe, a young boy who can ignite his feet and use fire to fight against the pyrokinetic monsters known as Infernals. Shinra joins the Special Fire Force, a group of firefighters with unique abilities, to combat these threats and uncover the mysteries behind the global fire that has devastated the world[3].
Characters:
The series features a diverse cast of characters, including:
– Shinra Kusakabe: The main protagonist is a young boy with pyrokinetic abilities.
– Akitaru Ōbi: The captain of Company 8, a special fire force unit.
– Iris: A nun who is a member of Company 8.
– Maki Oze: A first-class fire soldier and member of Company 8.
– Arthur Boyle: A member of Company 8.
– Viktor Licht: A member of Company 8.
– Vulcan Joseph: A member of Company 8.
– Benimaru Shinmon: A member of Company 7.
– Hibana: A member of Company 5.
– Arthur Boyle: A member of Company 8.
Awards and Reception:
The series has received several awards and nominations, including one win and 16 nominations[1]. It has also been praised by fans and critics alike, with many considering it one of the best anime series of recent years[1].
Media:
The Fire Force manga has been licensed for English release in North America by Kodansha USA. It has over 20 million copies in circulation, making it one of the best-selling manga series.
The anime series has also been well-received, with a second season announced and a third season in production.
It is the third film based on the manga Crows by Hiroshi Takahashi. It is the sequel to 2009’s Crows Zero 2. It features new characters and an almost entirely new cast, including Masahiro Higashide and Taichi Saotome. The film was released in Japan on April 12, 2014.
Fire Force Season 3 Release Date:
“‘Fire Force’ season 3 is coming out on the manga’s 10th anniversary. Mark my words.”
Below is a quick overview of the Japanese and English voice actors for Fire Force Season 3:
- Shinra – Gakuto Kajiwara / Derick Snow
- Captain Obi – Kazuya Nakai / Jeremy Inman
- Takehisa – Kenichi Suzumura / Christopher Wehkamp
- Tamaki – Aoi Yuuki / Jad Saxton
- Iris – Mao Ichimichi / Alexis Tipton
- Maki – Saeko Kamijou / Sarah Roach
- Arthur – Yuusuke Kobayashi / Eric Vale
- Joker – Kenjirou Tsuda / Sonny Strait
Last word:
Fire Force Season 3 is anticipated to come out in Japan on MBS (Super Animeism) in the summer of 2024 at the earliest.
This is because the first two seasons were released on the same network. ComingSoon will provide an update if and when season 3 is officially announced.