Enen no Shouboutai
Fire Force
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Enen no Shouboutai

Alternative Titles

Synonyms: Fire Brigade of Flames
Japanese: 炎炎ノ消防隊
English: Fire Force
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Type: Manga
Volumes: 34
Chapters: 305
Status: Finished
Published: Sep 23, 2015 to Feb 22, 2022
Genres: Action Action, Fantasy Fantasy, Sci-Fi Sci-Fi
Theme: Urban Fantasy Urban Fantasy
Demographic: Shounen Shounen
Authors: Ookubo, Atsushi (Story & Art)

Statistics

Score: 7.781 (scored by 5499354,993 users)
1 indicates a weighted score.
Ranked: #14602
2 based on the top manga page. Please note that 'R18+' titles are excluded.
Popularity: #112
Members: 124,565
Favorites: 3,487

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Synopsis

Still reeling from the childhood trauma of losing his family to a blaze, Shinra Kusakabe endures both the blessing and curse of being a third-generation pyrokinetic: a person gifted with the ability to freely control fire.

Meanwhile, the Infernals—first-generation pyrokinetics who spontaneously combust into flaming, demonic creatures—ravage the streets of Tokyo. After he is recognized for his abilities, Shinra joins Special Fire Force Company 8, one of many fire brigades developed to combat these Infernals.

Although working with the Fire Force seems to have fulfilled a calling, Shinra learns that becoming a hero is not as easy as it seems. Infernal sightings are worsening across the country, and his own fellow brigadiers struggle to unite against these threats. To make matters worse, Shinra's past returns to haunt him after he confronts a mysterious cult. As he endeavors to reach the truth, Shinra soon finds himself in the middle of a conspiracy that aims to engulf the world in flames.

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Background

Enen no Shouboutai was published in English as Fire Force by Kodansha Comics USA from November 8, 2016 to October 3, 2023, and as omnibus volumes since August 27, 2024. The series has also been published in Italian by Panini Comics under the Planet Manga imprint since May 5, 2017, in French by Kana since May 19, 2017, in Spanish by Norma Editorial since June 23, 2017, and in Polish by Waneko since December 12, 2019.

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Reviews

May 17, 2025
Fire Force Manga Review – 9/10

After watching the latest episode of Season 3 and seeing what was about to happen to Captain Obi, I couldn’t wait any longer, I jumped straight into the manga and finished it. And honestly, I was not disappointed.

To give a quick rundown: Fire Force follows a group of firefighters, primarily Squad 8, whose mission is to defeat "Infernals," humans who spontaneously combust and to save as many lives as possible. Over time, the story unfolds to reveal a larger threat in the form of the Evangelist, a religious cult trying to bring about the Second Great Cataclysm and end the ...
Nov 8, 2024
Mixed Feelings
Each character is visually distinct, with detailed facial expressions that add depth to their interactions. The portrayal of fire as central element is especially compelling, with everything from calm blue flames to striking red explosions showing Ōkubo’s skill in animating visual elements.

However, behind this visual achievement, there are some notable drawbacks. The storyline, which starts out engaging, can feel somewhat drawn out, especially in the middle to latter parts. Although Enen no Shouboutai is set in an interesting world, some subplots feel underdeveloped and merely decorative. Supporting characters, for instance, often lack depth, and their backgrounds are not explored thoroughly, which leaves some parts without ...
Feb 28, 2024
A very promising premise, a world of "fire," human combustion, mysterious events, and a growth worthy of a good Shonen. However, shortly after the halfway point of the story, it loses the essence that envelops you and invites you to keep reading. It becomes boring at times and too lengthy towards the end.

There are moments that attempt to be comedic, but within the series' context of sadness and seriousness, these moments feel out of place and are not amusing; they can even be cringe-inducing.

Certain characters have nonsensical moments that are used for their growth, but because these moments lack coherence, their development loses strength.

Despite the ...

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