Enen no Shouboutai

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Synonyms: Fire Brigade of Flames

Japanese: 炎炎ノ消防隊

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Type: Manga

Volumes: 34

Chapters: 305

Status: Finished

Published: Sep 23, 2015 to Feb 22, 2022

Genres: Action, Fantasy, Sci-Fi

Theme: Urban Fantasy

Demographic: Shounen

Serialization: Shounen Magazine (Weekly)

Authors: Ookubo, Atsushi (Story & Art)

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Score: 7.78¹ (scored by 54,993 users)

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Ranked: #1460²

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Popularity: #112

Members: 124,565

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Fire Force

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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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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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May 17, 2025

CyberXane

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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 ... world. Our protagonist, Shinra, and the rest of Squad 8 play major roles in stopping these apocalyptic plans. The series blends action, mystery, and lore building in a way that's worth both reading and watching.

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From Season 3 onward, the story becomes wild in the best way. The real world connections, the actual end of the world events, the idea that they have to bring hope and lewdness was a form of hope in one scene, and the tie in to the Soul Eater universe all took me by surprise. The final arc especially stands out, with imagination overtaking the natural laws of reality. It sounds chaotic, but with the influence of Adolla, it all just makes sense with how it changes the laws of physics.

That said, I do have a few minor complaints mostly continuity based. For instance, after Tamaki unlocked her advanced Nekomata form (the one with the fiery cat face around her face in Chapter 171), I don’t recall ever seeing it again. Maybe I missed it, but it felt like it just never shows up again.

Then there’s Hysterical Strength. It was such a cool concept when Shinra and Arthur used it, but while it’s mentioned later, I don’t remember seeing it again. It could be the manga doesn't visualize it as well, and it did happen.

The whole subplot about Shinra and Sho’s mother being a doppelganger of the True Evangelist opens up some strange questions. She gave a virgin birth to both boys, but does that mean Infernals can have children? Or was there some kind of body-switch during her combustion? I know infernals can take over bodies, but as the doppelganger of another being who has a physical appearance it makes me confused. It’s been a while since I revisited the early chapters, so maybe there’s an explanation I forgot.

Lastly, there’s the odd gap in Shinra’s memory between the first and fifth Pillars. After waking up from that blank period, not much is made of the time skip other than working with the Squad and hitting Iris. What I mean is there's was no interaction between Shinra and characters like Tamaki or Maki to discuss what they saw during his alternate personality phase, even though they’re supposedly we're in the squad during that time. That felt like a missed opportunity to see some crazy reactions.

Still, despite these hiccups, Fire Force was an excellent ride. The pacing, characters, action, and lore delivered a powerful finish to an already strong series. I highly recommend both the anime and manga.

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Nov 8, 2024

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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 ...

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Feb 28, 2024

djseoz

Not Recommended

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.

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