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Episode 40

**Mind Blown** (爆発する心, *Bakuhatsu Suru Kokoro*) is the fortieth episode of the *Fire Force* anime and the sixteenth episode of the second season.

## Plot

Puppeteer directs Dominion to attack Haumea while Maki turns her attention to Haumea's protector Arrow, and almost defeats her. Haumea is incensed and almost electrocutes Arrow, demanding better support. Meanwhile, Kurono becomes bored fighting Arthur and Shinra as they are strong opponents and he uses his Black Smoke to kill the hapless White Clad holding Nataku. A three-way tag team battle develops a effort to capture the boy, almost like a basketball game. Ritsu creates an infernal with a bug and then uses her Necro Pyro power to raise the charred bodies of the White Clad and create a giant Infernal which incorporates Nataku into its body. Gureo Haijima orders Kurono to retrieve Nataku and so he offers to work with Shinra to do it. However, Haumea sends an electric pulse into Nataku, increasing his level of dopamine and beta-endorphins. This causes his Infected Imagination, overloading his mind and Nataku starts randomly firing beams of radioactive energy. Vulcan drives to the scene in a Morgan 3-Wheeler with Arthur to stop him and Vulcan convinces Arthur to plunge his sword into the Matchbox, creating a plasma wave which breaks Haumea's control over Nataku. Haumea goes to stop Arthur while Shinra prepares to rescue Nataku and Kurono wonders if he should seek another, easier job.
Eternity-Style Thermal Power Generation "Amaterasu"

The **Amaterasu** (天照（アマテラス）), short for the **Eternity-Style Thermal Power Generation "Amaterasu"** (久遠式火力発電"天照", *Kuonshiki Karyokuhatsuden "Amaterasu"*), is a thermal-powered generator located in the Central Ward of the Tokyo Empire. It possesses and utilises the Adolla Burst flame to provide energy for all of Tokyo. It was built by Vulcan's ancestors during the early period of the sun calendar, giving birth to the era of the Sun.

## Overview

The Amaterasu is a large thermal power station. It is the main energy generator, as it provides power all over Tokyo. The Central pillar is surrounded by at least six smoking stacks that are each decorated with Shide at their tops. The main structure has a ring of Torii gates built to wrap around it at the base and also features a symbol of the sun and hanging charms resembling Shimenawa hanging from each protrusion at the top.

## History

There are two versions of Amaterasu's past. The official history of the Tokyo Empire claims that Raffles found the Adolla, a fire that burned with purity, shortly after the Great Disaster. Using technology available to them, Raffles and his apostles built the Amaterasu and provided power to the entire nation.

According to Vulcan Joseph, his ancestors developed the technology and built the generator, but the project was stolen from them by Haijima Industries. While Vulcan's account is the truth of the matter, much of the generator's history remains unknown.

## The Key

The Joseph family remained in possession of an object known as the Key to Amaterasu for generations after its construction. The Key takes the appearance of a large, cylindrical USB flash drive with various engravings etched into it. What this item actually does is currently unknown, it was highly sought-after by the White Hoods and the Joseph clan did everything in their power to hide its existence. After a lengthy investigation and revealing the identities of several covert members, the White Hoods were able to steal the Key and deliver it to their master; The Evangelist.

## The Tabernacle

The Tabernacle is a generator that is almost identical to the Amaterasu located on the Chinese Peninsula created by the Woman in Black. By locking herself inside the core, she was able to use the power of the Adolla Burst within herself to give life to the Oasis. This allowed animals there to live for centuries and for plant life to survive and grow, despite the surrounding area being unstable molten rock. The Lady still lives on within the structure.

## Trivia

* The Amaterasu is named after a major deity of the Shinto religion. Amaterasu is the goddess of the Sun and Universe. The structure's design also features elements of Shinto iconography.
* The Key to Amaterasu contains a half engraving of the Imperial Seal of Japan, as in Shinto mythology, the Emperors of Japan are considered direct descendants of Amaterasu.
* Despite first appearing in Chapter 33, the Amaterasu is first mentioned in Chapter 0, as Shinra waits for his train.

## References

1. ↑ Chapter 33, page 6
2. ↑ Chapter 57, page 19
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Chapter 38

**The Whereabouts of the White-Clad** (白づくめの行方, *Shiro Zukume No Yuku-e*) is the thirty-eighth chapter of the *Fire Force* manga series.

## Summary

Akitaru resolves that he wants to create a Special Fire Brigade and that he wants Takehisa to join. Two years later, the two gather at the Special Fire Cathedral 8, stating this'll be their new headquarters. As Takehisa ridicules Akitaru for deceiving him into joining, promising the brigade would have incredible members and he would get a pay raise, he states he knows of somebody who would be a fitting match for the brigade, referring to Maki, to which the flashback ends and Maki blushes. Shinra, feeling he had to be honest with everyone, tells them about his encounter with Joker. Soon after, the brigade looks over the report of their first ever mission. Takehisa recollects that the victim was wearing purely white clothes, and that there was a red cross in the remains, and after a company that was located in Asakusa came to collect the remains, though none of them were related to the victims family. Later on, in Asakusa, Benimaru Shinmon the Battalion Commander of the 7th Special Fire Brigade is seen walking through the streets, being greeted by Kantarō and other people. He soon arrives at the 7th Special Fire Fighting Station, giving the daifuku he received from an old lady to Hinata and Hikage. Konro informs Benimaru that the 8th had contacted them about paying a visit, but Benimaru states his disinterest in any of their affairs. A 7th brigade member bursts through the curtain door, claiming that they have arrived, with Akitaru and the rest greeting the unhappy Battalion Commander.

## Character Appearances

* Akitaru Ōbi
* Takehisa Hinawa
* Maki Oze
* Iris
* Arthur Boyle
* Shinra Kusakabe
* Tamaki Kotatsu
* Benimaru Shinmon
* Hikage *(Debut)*
* Hinata *(Debut)*
* Konro Sagamiya

## Battles and Events

* Special Fire Force Company 8 is established. (Flashback)
Chapter 77

**Connection** (繋がる者, *Tsunagaru Mono*) is the seventy-seventh chapter of the *Fire Force* manga series.

## Summary

Giovanni is blown back from Vulcan's Penguin Helmet, and a bunch of mechanical objects hidden within his cape are destroyed. Giovanni praises Vulcan's attempt as he is someone without any abilities, and Akitaru makes his move, picking up the rail-track and running toward Giovanni. Attacking him with the ladder, Akitaru demands to know who the Preacher really is, with Giovanni saying that humans are nothing more than energy, and they should burn to become part of the star. Akitaru heroically smashes the rail-track into the ground for form a ladder, climbs up and jumps down to elbow Giovanni in the face, dealing a critical hit- but is then launched back from one of his mechanics throwing him off. Giovanni explains that people without abilities such as Akitaru will never understand, leading him to think about Shinra, who is currently leaning over and breathing heavily, Licht confused at what's happening to the boy. He then realizes that Shinra is going through the motions of the Adolla Link, with a face as if he wanted to dissect the boy. Shinra is then seen in a place surrounded by burning bones similar to that of a Infernal, and a strange model of himself above him, drooling on him from his mouth and eyes. While he questions where he is, a strange black, demonic-being sprouts out from the ground, horns growing from its eye-sockets and with a uneasy smile on its face, grabs the smiling Shinra by the face. A white ring is then seen in a pitch-black background, with more light at the bottom of the circle than anywhere else. Shinra's mother appears, calling his name, and is then seeing burned alive by flames. A Demon emerges from the flames, the same as the one from the day Shinra's mother died, and Shinra looks at it afraid, with that same white ring in his eyes as if it were his pupil. Suddenly, Leonard Burns is then seen holding Shinra's hand as his house is burned down. Flames emerge from Leonard's eyes, and a Flame Human appears, slashing across Sōichirō Hague's face as he stands with his tongue hanging out surrounded by those same burning pitch-black bones. A baby Shō appears, sitting alone, with black energy sprouting from beneath him. A five-year old Shinra, cape around his neck, sees him and bends down, Shō grabbing his nose and making the pair laugh. The ring appears from above them, and a hand reaches down slowly toward the pair. Finally, Shinra wakes up, sweating and confused. He looks down, only to see black footprints sizzling on the ground. The Devil's Footprints. Licht asks if he's okay, and Shinra responds, saying that his little brother is close.

## Character Appearances

* Vulcan Joseph
* Giovanni
* Lisa Isaribi
* Akitaru Ōbi
* Viktor Licht
* Shinra Kusakabe
* Mari Kusakabe (Vision)
* Leonard Burns (Vision)
* Sōichirō Hague (Vision)
* Shō Kusakabe
Hidden Eclipse

* ...and slashes his opponent.

**Hidden Eclipse** (食隠レ, *Shoku Gakure*) is a Third Generation attack used by Yūichirō Kurono.

## Overview

Kurono creates a shroud of Black Smoke around him, while possessing two weapons in each hand. He then swiftly moves the black shroud toward his opponent, whilst keeping himself hidden within it, and slashes his opponent unexpectedly with his weapon.
Headstrong Erica

**Confident Erika** is a technique of Stream's Ignition Ability.

## Usage

From his right hand, Stream manipulates his flame tornadoes' rotation to shape an air current into a rapidly spinning disk of condensed wind, akin to a buzz-saw.

While Arthur Boyle defeats Stream before he's able to fully unleash the technique, Stream seemed confident that the technique would deal lethal damage to his target, a second-generation pyrokinetic.
Chapter 54

**The Man Pulling the Strings** (暗躍する者, *Anyaku-suru Mono*) is the fifty-fourth chapter of the *Fire Force* manga series.

## Summary

From inside Vulcan's workshop, Arthur watches Giovanni, wondering why he wears such a weird hat--ignoring his weird mask. Shinra instead wonders why Vulcan associates with the Special Fire Force Company 3 if he just said he hates Haijima Industries and Fire Brigades. Outside, in the junkyard, Giovanni implies he was the one to cut off Vulcan's supplies and threatens to do worse unless Vulcan offer his services to him. Vulcan accuses Giovanni of turning his father and uncle into Infernals. Giovanni departs, but not before telling Vulcan that his dream, to help the world's animals, is foolish, when he could use his skills to help people right now. Shinra and Arthur struggle to listen in on Giovanni and Vulcan, too far away to hear but not risking getting closer and being spotted. As they talk, they give each other nicknames with a dialect similar to that of people from Asakusa--which makes Iris jealous that she did not go on the mission. Later, Vulcan sees the members of Company 8 are still in his workshop and demands they leave, as he says his problems have nothing to do with the 8th. Shinra disagrees, saying that if Company 3 is going after Vulcan, then the 8th has to step in as internal affairs, to be a check on the other brigades. Vulcan and Shinra are interrupted by a stuffed squirrel having its head pop up, and something leaking out between its legs. Arthur holds the squirrel--and keeps holding it, as it leaks everywhere. At the same time, Iris is pressing random buttons, ostensibly to turn on the air conditioning, but only making objects in Vulcan's lab shoot off. Vulcan explains that is what machines should do anyway, but when Iris holds a certain orb, Vulcan snatches it and tells her not to touch it. After she apologizes, Vulcan calms down and laughs, thinking the 8th is too silly to be like other brigades. He refuses to join but says he has to show them something to report back to their commander. He takes them outside and turns on the orb, which release fog on which to project images of the extinct animals around the world. Arthur is impressed, and Iris is driven to tears. Vulcan explains his dream is to design a new energy source that will do less harm to the world, and let the animals thrive again. Shinra smiles, realizing that Commander Ōbi was right: Vulcan's idealism is just what the 8th brigade needs.

## Character Appearances

* Giovanni
* Vulcan Joseph
* Shinra Kusakabe
* Arthur Boyle
* Yū
* Iris
* Lisa Isaribi
Haran

**Haran** (ハラン) is a former member of the White-Clad, who turned himself into a Demon.

## Appearance

Haran was a man with dark circular tattoos surrounding his eyes, and five tattoo stripes vertically running across his chin to upper lip. He shrouded himself in a white cloak, with a jumper that has a dark cross-insignia, white trousers with pentagonal patterns, and white shoes. After taking the form of a Demon Infernal, Haran's skin darkened into a charcoal-like colour. He gained two horns that spurt out of his forehead, and his tattoos turned white.

## Personality

Haran was a loyal subordinate of the White-Clad, willing to go as far as transforming himself into an Infernal to fight members of the Special Fire Force Company 8.

## Abilities

As a human, Haran mainly used a double-sided knife in combat, preferring to fight in close-quarters, but also had skill in hand to hand combat. Upon becoming an artificial Infernal, Haran's speed and strength increase to the point where he can easily repel Arthur Boyle's attacks.

## Plot

### Asakusa arc

Overlooking the destruction of Asakusa alongside Yona and Arrow, Haran comments if any Bugs will find anyone compatible. Soon after, as Arrow begins fleeing, he attacks and restrain Shinra Kusakabe, but is repelled. Shinra then groups up with Arthur, leading to the White Hoods collaboratively attacking the Fire Officers, to their success. As the boys begin working together, Haran finds himself overwhelmed and is slashed by Arthur's sword. Injured, he decides to eat a Bug, resulting in Haran transforming into a horned Infernal. In his new form, he overwhelms Arthur and Shinra, until Benimaru Shinmon intervenes and attacks Haran with his Ignition Ability, though he is not affected by the attack. Benimaru then launches Haran into the air, and drags him in the sky with his matoi's. Far enough from Asakusa, Benimaru uses the opportunity to use Akatsuki on Haran, causing a massive explosion that kills him.
Chapter 37

**The Origins of Fire Force Company 8 — Part Two** (第８特殊消防隊結成 後編, *Dai Hachi Tokushu Shōbōtai Kessei Kōhen*) is the thirty-seventh chapter of the *Fire Force* manga series.

## Summary

Taking place three years prior to main events, Akitaru, still a regular firefighter, attends a scene of a fire, and is accompanied by the 3rd Special Fire Brigade. The Fire Officers discuss gaining points for purifying the Flame Human, and deciding to go for the more aggressive one than the quiet one, as it'll be more fun. Akitaru argues the Fire Officers are treating the situation like a game, and that they should split up in order to purify both Flame Humans, but to no avail. Instead, he decides upon himself to take care of the purification, stealing a Seven-Style Fire Fighting Battleaxe from the 3rd's Matchbox to do the job. As he walks in, Takehisa walks toward him, commenting on his common frustration with the way the 3rd handled the situation, and joined Akitaru to purify the Flame Human. As they confront the stagnate Flame Human, they both agree that praying and baptism is important in purifying a Flame Human so that they at least get some sort of salvation. Takehisa aims his baptized gun while Akitaru prays, and before ending its life, Takehisa remembers the words of his dear friend. Afterward, Akitaru states they'll get into a lot of trouble for passing the restricted tape by the Special Fire Brigade, but both are fine with the punishment as they feel they served justice. Akitaru then speaks about his desire to create a Special Fire Brigade.

## Character Appearances

* Akitaru Ōbi *(Flashback)*
* Takehisa Hinawa *(Flashback)*

## Battles and Events

* Akitaru and Takehisa purify an Infernal. (Flashback)
Episode 14

**For Whom The Flame Burns** (誰が為の炎, *Da ga Tame no Honō*) is the fourteenth episode of the Fire Force anime.

## Plot

In the midst of chaos in Asakusa, Benimaru takes charge against the Infernals while Konro and Company 7 handle the fires, resulting in a powerful showdown and the forging of a strong bond between Companies 7 and 8.

## Summary

Beni still defers to Konro as the leader, where Konro instills his faith in Beni to take charge during this time. Beni accepts this reluctantly, announcing to the people that there are outsiders in their midst posing as them to spread confusion and distrust. He declares that it doesn't matter and urges everyone to fight one another as the outsiders won't get the best of them.

Meanwhile Shinra and Arthur are faced with the White-Clad archer and her protector that turned himself into an infernal with horns-- a demon. Beni spots the demon from afar, determined it will be his opponent. The demon looks exactly like the infernal that destroyed Shinra's childhood home and he experiences what the archer refers to as an Adolla-Link.

Hika is found beating up the White-Clad that promised candy in exchange for her kimono. Hina joins her twin, informing her that an old man tried to pose as her. They proceed to beat up the men together.

Beni takes the demon into the sky and Konro witnesses the archer preparing a shot at Beni. Konro tries to use his flames, but due to his condition, he is unable to aid Beni. He calls out for Shinra to save Beni, whose instincts kick in immediately after the cry. He catches up to the arrow quickly, telling himself that his flames are the ones to preserve mankind rather than destroy it and kicks the arrow out of the way. The archer compares Shinra's adolla link to the Evangalist, the commander of the White-Clad.

Beni uses a move belonging to Konro, The Crimson Moon, to annihilate the demon. Beni freefalls until Shinra catches him. Members of the 7th happily inform Konro that the flames and infernals have been extinguished. Konro says they ought to thank the 8th, particularly Shinra.
Fire Moon

* Hibachi Shinmon (doppelgänger)

**Fire Moon** (火月, *Kagetsu*) is a Third Generation technique used by the Fire Chiefs of the Asakusa firefighters, branching off their unique fighting style.

## Description

The user ignites and creates a sharp-blade of flames on the palm of their hand, and swings it in the direction of their target, creating a crescent-shaped flame that blows the target backward, while dealing heavy damage.
Episode 30

**The Time to Choose** (選択の時, *Sentaku no Toki*) is the thirtieth episode of the *Fire Force* anime and the sixth episode of the second season.

## Plot

Shinra tries to convince Inca to join him, but she decides instead to stay with the White Clad and Charon leaves Shinra badly beaten. Inca's surviving accomplice, Panda, catches up with them and demands that they let her go. When Charon goes to stop him, Inca sees what is about to happen so she engulfs Panda in flames instead, then departs with the White Clad. After the recent events, the Fire Force is left wondering how to deal with the forces against them. Following discussion with the other companies, Obi announces that Shinra, Arthur, Tamaki and Victor will be part of a joint operation with Takeru Noto and Ogun Montgomery from other companies under the command of Pan. Their objective is to investigate the Great Cataclysm of 250 years ago hoping to obtain insights into the Adolla Bursts and the Evangelist's motives in collecting the eight Pillars. The research will be conducted outside Tokyo Empire on the Chinese Peninsula, and the seven member team board a paddle steamer bound for the Chinese mainland.
Chapter 3

**The Heart of a Fire Soldier** (消防官の心, *Shōbōkan no Kokoro*) is the third chapter of the *Fire Force* manga series.

## Summary

Shinra, Arthur and Akitaru eat at Ippudo Ramen, where the two Fire Soldiers fight on who can finish their meal first and afterwards, on their way back to the headquarters, Arthur has a casual conversation with Akitaru, which makes Shinra notice that the Battalion Commander is a very nice person, impressing the boy that Arthur is getting close to him in such a short amount time. Back at the headquarters, Takehisa gives Shinra a seven-style battleaxe, and offers Arthur one as well, but he refuses to accept it, viewing Excalibur as the only weapon he requires. Akitaru then complains about the maintenance and wishes that the force had a stoker in their ranks. In the meantime, Mikako returns home, only to see her father has turned into an Infernal. The siren signals a mission, which forces Maki to gather up the team and head out. While in the Matchbox, Akitaru requests Shinra and Arthur to hide their weapons in public.

When the team arrives at the scene, Akitaru starts feeling pity for Mikako. He then notices that both Arthur and Shinra are displaying their weapons in public, and takes them aside to have a talk, telling them that, since purifying Infernals means killing them, their loved ones also lose them forever, and tells that if a person cannot hide their weapon from the eyes of the families of victims, then they have no place in the Special Fire Force Company 8. After they finish the conversation, a gigantic flame bursts out from the balcony, forming into a smiley face, to which Maki claims it not being her doing while an ominous looking man is seen near the house.

## Character Appearances

* Shinra Kusakabe
* Arthur Boyle
* Akitaru Ōbi
* Takehisa Hinawa
* Maki Oze
* Iris
* Joker *(Debut)*
Chinese Peninsula

The **Chinese Peninsula** is a continent west of Tokyo. As a peninsula, it is surrounded by water on three sides, and contains fragile dry land, which due to being unstable, can collapse into lava below. For two hundred and fifty years after the Great Cataclysm, Infernals have wandered in areas of the peninsula.

Some areas in the peninsula contain gas, which can intoxicate humans, leading to them acting abnormal.

## Locations

* **New Qingdao**
* **Oasis**
* **Tear in Space**

## Trivia

* The Chinese Peninsula slightly resembles the Shandong Peninsula, a real-life peninsula in the Shandong province of eastern China.
Clematis

**Clematis** (鉄仙（クレマチス）, *Kuremachisu*) is a Third Generation ability, used by Princess Hibana.

## Usage

By emitting heat from her finger or fan, Hibana can create flames in the shape of Cherry Blossoms and other flowers. Using her iron fan, she is able blow the flower petals towards a target, which burns them on contact.

## Trivia

* "Clematis" is a genus of flowers — an allude to Hibana's name (translated to English), which is "fire flower".
* The kanji ("鉄仙") used for the naming of this technique are the characters for the war fan — a weapon, through which Hibana channels her Ignition Ability.
Chapter 91

**A Fire Man’s Fight** (消防官（おとこ）の戦い, *Otoko no Tatakai*) is the ninety-first chapter of the *Fire Force* manga series.

## Character Appearances

* Shinra Kusakabe
* Akitaru Ōbi
* Takehisa Hinawa
* Leonard Burns *(Mentioned)*
* Rekka Hoshimiya *(Mentioned)*
* Tamaki Kotatsu
* Onyango
* Karim Flam
* Takeru Noto
* Giovanni *(Mentioned)*
* Vulcan Joseph
* Iris
* Hibana
* Arthur Boyle
* Konro Sagamiya
* Benimaru Shinmon
* Maki Oze
* Viktor Licht
Chapter 86

**The Iatrical Company"** (“知”の消防隊, *"Chi" no Shōbōtai*) is the eighty-sixth chapter of the *Fire Force* manga series.

## Character Appearances

* Shō Kusakabe
* Yona
* Haumea
* Shinra Kusakabe
* Vulcan Joseph
* Akitaru Ōbi
* Viktor Licht
* Tamaki Kotatsu
* Arthur Boyle
* Iris
* Maki Oze
* Takehisa Hinawa
* Asako Hague *(Debut)*
* Kayoko Huang
HSR

**HSR** is an Ignition Ability used by Takeru Noto.

## Usage

Using this technique, Takeru can create a variety of missiles made of flames.

The technique has a lot potential firepower but only shows its true power when Takeru is truly determined.

Because Takeru is afraid of flames, even his own, he is usually too scared to aim his attack properly and hit his target directly but the technique was shown great accuracy when aimed right.

### Execution administered

His most devestating attack yet, and comes in the form of an "Bomber Plane" type of missle lunched vertically with great velocity able to crush an opponent strong enough to behead a person with a whip in the blink of an eye and when hitting the surface explode with extrodinery firepower, that even hurt the user greatly by exploding his arm off
Episode 35

**Dark Hero** (ダークヒーロー, *Dāku Hīrō*) is thirty-fifth episode of the *Fire Force* anime and the eleventh episode of the second season.

## Summary

The Fire Force team report their discoveries to Captain Obi. They explain the connections between Amaterasu and the Adolla Burst, which draws into question the teachings of the Holy Sol Temple and implies a connection with the Evangelist. Meanwhile, in his search for the truth, Victor solves the numerical codes from the Tabernacle and realizes Arthur's theory was correct. Later, Company 8 are frustrated when Obi reports that Fire Force headquarters have recommended that they take no action for three years while the church assesses the information. Joker asks the proto-nationalist Benimaru Shinmon if he will go against the Holy Sol Temple to discover the truth about what they are hiding and Shinmon surprisingly agrees. As Joker and Shinmon prepare their strategy outside the Imperial Seat, headquarters of the empire, the current ruler of the Tokyo Empire Raffles III is advised that the residents of Asakusa still reject Amaterasu but the cardinals have advises against provoking Shinmon, also known as the Destroyer God. Joker and Shinmon stage a frontal attack on the Imperial Seat, but after an initial success, Shinmon collapses, felled by an invisible attack from a huge Holy Sol defender.
Chapter 36

**The Origins of Fire Force Company 8 — Part One** (第８特殊消防隊結成 前編, *Dai Hachi Tokushu Shōbōtai Kessei Zenpen*) is the thirty-sixth chapter of the *Fire Force* manga series.

## Summary

As Akitaru and Takehisa figure out a connection between people wearing white clothes and turning into Flame Humans, they begin to reminisce about how the 8th Special Fire Brigade was formed and their first mission. Three years ago, while Takehisa and Maki were still soldiers of the Tokyo Army, another soldier at the base, Takehisa's friend, fell victim to the phenomenon and began transformation into a Flame Human. Struggling to kill his own friend albeit going through extreme pain, another group of soldiers came to purify and kill the Flame Human; the trauma leading Takehisa to leave the army. Soon after, hearing sirens in the streets of Tokyo, he chased the sounds and came across a fire scene, and an Akitaru still working for the normal fire brigade.

## Character Appearances

* Iris
* Maki Oze
* Shinra Kusakabe
* Arthur Boyle
* Tamaki Kotatsu
* Takehisa Hinawa
* Akitaru Ōbi
* Tōjō *(Flashback)*
Episode 23

**Smiles** (笑顔, *Egao*) is the twenty-third episode of the *Fire Force* anime.

## Summary

Shinra persists, his memories flooding Sho. Shinra says that his promise to their mother is important to him, but after seeing him like this, it is different. When Shinra was still in school, he was bullied and called a devil that killed his family. After he lost his family, he developed a nervous tic of grinning. Shinra shares that before the fire, he and Sho could smile without thinking about it. Sho remembers that the Evangelist approached him as a baby in the fires. Next, he recalls a time when he was a baby and a newspaper had blown over him while he is in his cradle; Shinra came to help get the newspaper off.

Upon remembering this, Sho begins to cry. Shinra hugs Sho to his chest, apologizing for leaving him in the dark for so long. The aftershock of Sho's blade piercing his chest sets in and he collapses, telling Sho this isn't his fault. Haumea appears from the shadows, saying that Shinra can't control his powers so he impaled himself without realizing it. She goes onto say they will kickstart the Great Cataclysm again with the Adolla Bursts. Sho asks her what happened twelve years ago, and Haumea tells him to beat it out of her.

Sho tries stopping time, only to realize his Adolla Link has been severed. She uses electricity to make Sho walk away. Hinawa shoots her, Arthur charging in after to try taking off her head. It's deflected, and he puts himself between Shinra and Haumea. She attempts to use her electricity on Arthur, but his plasma blade interferes with the ability. From behind, Obi tries collapsing a pillar onto Haumea.

An earthquake begins to rumble continuously. Haumea escapes with Sho after exclaiming that this is the work of the Evangelist. The 8th is forced to withdraw, and they take the seriously injured Shinra to Kayoko Huang. Kayoko uses her abilities to try to heal Shinra. While Shinra is being operated on, Hinawa is being patched up, Licht is busy investigating, Vulcan is with Lisa, and Iris has left to pray. The operation is a success, but Kayoko estimates that Shinra won't wake up for a few more days.

Shinra eventually wakes up, hungry and unable to think of anything but his brother. Burns visits Shinra, commending him for looking better than anticipated. Burns offers Shinra rice and says they can discuss the fire from 12 years ago - the one Burns conveniently denied remembering earlier. Burns reveals that he knew about the fire all along, but didn't tell Shinra anything. This begins an altercation between him and Shinra.
Iron Owls

**Iron Owls** (鉄梟, *Tekkyou*) is a weapon created by Vulcan consisting of two big sturdy metal hunks that are utilised by Maki Oze.

## Usage

Upon creating Flare and Sputter, Maki places them inside the dual weapons, which enables them to fly. She can then freely control and use them to smash her opponents with incredibly power. Maki is shown to be very skilled at fighting hand-to-hand and controlling both Owls at the same time.

### Owl Eyes

The **Owl Eyes** (梟の目（オウルアイ）, *Ōruai*) are a different way of using the Iron Owls for supplementary use. The same way she uses the Iron Owls, Maki will place Sputter and Flare in the Iron Owls - but they now have cameras attached to them, and Maki places a headset that allows her to view whatever the camera can see. There is also a monitor in Company 8's Special Armoured Fire Engine hooked up to the camera. This is a great spectating device as it allows them to see areas they may not be able to get to.
Chapter 81

**A Big Brother’s Determination** (兄の意地, *Ani no Iji*) is the eighty-first chapter of the *Fire Force* manga series.

## Character Appearances

* Shō Kusakabe
* Shinra Kusakabe
* Viktor Licht
* Evangelist *(Flashback)*
* Giovanni *(Flashback)*
* Konro Sagamiya *(Flashback)*
* Akitaru Ōbi *(Flashback)*
* Takehisa Hinawa *(Flashback)*
* Maki Oze *(Flashback)*
* Hibana *(Flashback)*
* Benimaru Shinmon *(Flashback)*
Chapter 41

**A Composite Fire Soldier Enraged** (怒りの煉合消防官, *Ikari no Rengō Shōbōkan*) is the forty-first chapter of the *Fire Force* manga series.

## Summary

As Company 8 begin to settle into Asakusa and company of the 7th Special Fire Brigade, a loud explosion is heard from a distance. Akitaru and Takehisa are seen sprinting away from the explosion, toward the others, with an infuriated Benimaru following them, attacking them relentlessly with miscellaneous ignited objects. As the 7th Commander accuses the two of admitting to turning Kantarō into a Infernal and wanting to create other artificial Flame Humans, they continually defy his claims. To everybody's unawareness, two members of the White Hoods stand atop a roof, with an identical appearance to Akitaru and Takehisa, and preparing for their next move, after successfully tricking Benimaru into thinking it was actually Akitaru and Takehisa who said it. Benimaru continues his ruthless attack, but Maki intervenes and fights back, though to no avail. Takehisa then fires his gun, but the Commander redirects the bullets with ease. Arthur attempts to attack with Excalibur, but Benimaru jumps to the air to escape, and lands using his Fire Moon, injuring all the 8th members in the area. As they all lay defeated, a fully-equipped Akitaru walks toward Benimaru assertively, preparing to take him on.

## Character Appearances

* Tamaki Kotatsu
* Maki Oze
* Shinra Kusakabe
* Hinata
* Hikage
* Arthur Boyle
* Hibana
* Iris
* Takehisa Hinawa
* Akitaru Ōbi
* Benimaru Shinmon

## Battles and Events

* Special Fire Force Company 8 vs. Benimaru Shinmon
Four Goddesses

**Four Goddesses** is an Ignition Ability used by Stream.

## Usage

Stream's Igniton Ability most powerful technique, Four Goddesses seemingly combines his techniques Anna and Erika and Chris and Kate, allowing Stream to release his offensive techniques with the previous while simultaneously boosting his mobility with the latter.

Stream is only willing to use this technique when pushed into a corner, such as upon being faced with the arrival of Arthur Boyle. However, Stream is quickly defeated before he could make full use of the Four Goddesses technique.

## Trivia

* The "four goddesses" that the name of technique refers to seemingly references the four female names included in his techniques: those being "Anna", "Erika", "Chris" and "Kate" respectively.
Special Fire Force Company 2

* Taguchi (Captain)
* Hebio (Lieutenant)
* Heckler (Lieutenant)
* Ohana (Lieutenant)
* Amon Hajiki (First Class Fire Soldier)
* Takeru Noto (Second Class Fire Soldier)
* Engo
* Kagenashi
* Jonas
* Anton

The **2nd Special Fire Brigade** (第2特殊消防隊, *Dai Ni Tokushu Shōbōtai*) is a militaristic Special Fire Force located in Tokyo, that reports directly to the Tokyo Army. Like other brigades, it is tasked to extinguish and purify the souls of Infernals and unravel the secrets of the Spontaneous Human Combustion.

## History

The brigade attends the Rookie Fire Soldier Games, where their new Fire Solders participates. Gustav Honda intervenes with the competition when the building bursts into flames, saving Takeru from falling debris using his Ignition Ability. Later, the brigade faces a giant Flame Human in Tokyo.
Chapter 76

**Sticking to your Guns** (貫く意志, *Tsuranuku Ishi*) is the seventy-sixth chapter of the *Fire Force* manga series.

## Summary

As Tamaki and Iris venture through the Netherworld after defeating Assault, they come across two paths, leaving them unsure of which to take. Sensing a dark aura coming from the left path, they soon encounter what seems to be demonic eyes floating in the blackness of the Nether, but it turns out to be Maki and her floating Sputter and Flare. The duo feel safe and cheer at her presence, deciding to take the right path since Maki came from the left, in hope that they can re-assemble with the rest of the 8th. In the meantime, after Vulcan timely caught Lisa from falling, she miserably struggles back toward Giovanni, apologising to Vulcan for not staying with him. But suddenly, Giovanni wraps her neck with a hot wire, causing her neck to burn and the hair that was caught to burn off. Threatening to kill her, Giovanni dashes a gun toward Vulcan, ordering him to do as he says, and kill Akitaru, or he'll kill Lisa. Confused and upset, Vulcan calls him wicked. He picks up the gun, and Akitaru tells him to shoot, so that Lisa doesn't die. In a flashback, at the Special Fire Cathedral 8, Vulcan is displaying his new creations to Akitaru. Vulcan says that he joined the 8th so that he could meet with Lisa again and get her back, but because he joined the 8th, he wants to protect its members. Back to the present, Vulcan has to make a choice. He shoots Akitaru, leaving him flat on the train tracks. Laughing like a crazy man, Giovanni is shocked he actually shot his friend over a girl, and ends up throwing Lisa on the floor. But without haste, Akitaru gets up, and force-ably pulls up the train tracks with his strength alone, leaving Giovanni stunned and having to avoid the wave of train tracks heading his way. Mockingly, Akitaru asks Giovanni if he wants to know how he survived, but blurts out that he won't tell him. Immediately after, Vulcan tells him that the coat he's wearing is anti-concussive, and apologises to Akitaru afterwards. Getting serious again, the Batallion Commander claims that the 8th have trust in each other. Maddened, Giovanni unveils a horde of mechanics under his long white cloak, preparing his attack. Vulcan retaliates, and dashes toward him with a mechanism of his own: a penguin-themed helmet that with fire boosters, and headbutts Giovanni in the centre of his chest, leaving him heavily damaged.

## Character Appearances

* Tamaki Kotatsu
* Iris
* Maki Oze
* Lisa Isaribi
* Giovanni
* Akitaru Ōbi
* Vulcan Joseph
Madoka Oze

**Madoka Oze** (まどか 尾瀬) is a citizen of Tokyo, the wife of Danrou Oze and the mother of Maki Oze and Takigi Oze.

## Appearance

Madoka resembles Maki Oze, although Madoka is less muscular.

## Personality

Much like Maki Oze, Madoka is a gentle and elegant young woman. However, she also places a great deal of importance on manners and etiquette. If her family acts inappropriately, Madoka will lose her temper with such force that even her military husband is scared into line. Like the rest of the family when she loses her temper her personality switches from gentle and elegant to a more vulgar punk like attitude.

## Background

Prior to getting married and becoming a housewife, Madoka was a member of the military along with Danrou Oze.

## Abilities

Madoka is stated by Danrou Oze to be a second generation, a power she passed down to both her children, although Madoka states that Maki Oze is far more powerful than she is.

## Etymology

* The name **Madoka** is written in hiragana (まどか), which has no special meaning. However, when written in kanji (円, 円香, 円花, 円華, 円佳, 窓香, 窓花, 窓華, 窓佳, 真香, 真花, 真華, 真佳, 真登香 or 麻都香), it could possibly mean:
	+ 円 - "circle, yen, round, money, rotund".
	+ 円香 - "circle, yen, round, money, rotund" (円) (**mado**) and "fragrance, fragrant" (香) (**ka**).
	+ 円花 - "circle, yen, round, money, rotund" (円) (**mado**) and "flower, blossom" (花) (**ka**).
	+ 円華 - "circle, yen, round, money, rotund" (円) (**mado**) and "flower, petal" (華) (**ka**).
	+ 円佳 - "circle, yen, round, money, rotund" (円) (**mado**) and "good, beautiful" (佳) (**ka**).
	+ 窓香 - "window" (窓) (**mado**) and "fragrance, fragrant" (香) (**ka**).
	+ 窓花 - "window" (窓) (**mado**) and "flower, blossom" (花) (**ka**).
	+ 窓華 - "window" (窓) (**mado**) and "flower, petal" (華) (**ka**).
	+ 窓佳 - "window" (窓) (**mado**) and "good, beautiful" (佳) (**ka**).
	+ 真香 - "real, genuine" (真) (**mado**) and "fragrance, fragrant" (香) (**ka**).
	+ 真花 - "real, genuine" (真) (**mado**) and "flower, blossom" (花) (**ka**).
	+ 真華 - "real, genuine" (真) (**mado**) and "flower, petal" (華) (**ka**).
	+ 真佳 - "real, genuine" (真) (**mado**) and "good, beautiful" (佳) (**ka**).
	+ 真登香 - "real, genuine" (真) (**ma**), "rise, ascend" (登) (**to**/**do**) and "fragrance, fragrant" (香) (**ka**).
	+ 麻都香 - "hemp, flax" (麻) (**ma**), "metropolis, capital" (都) (**to**/**do**) and "fragrance, fragrant" (香) (**ka**).
* Madoka's surname **Oze** means "tail, ridge" (尾) (**o**) and "swift current, rapids" (瀬) (**se**/**ze**).
Great Cataclysm arc

The **Great Cataclysm arc** is the twenty-fourth story arc of the *Fire Force* manga series.

## Summary

Large scale fires and Infernal outbreaks begin to happen across the Tokyo Empire as the Cataclysm begins. With doppelgängers appearing in front of their human counterparts to attack them. The Eight Pillars remain inside Adolla as a weeping Haumea tells them the Evangalist's story is ending now. The citizens recognise this as the Great Disaster described in their Church's teaching while the Fire Force try to find a solution. Using Joker's insight into Adolla and the world, Company 8 conclude that despair and humanity's view of the future is defining reality. Licht and Obi reason that this means restoring hope and envisioning a solution will overturn the Disaster. Contacting the other 7 Fire Force Captains, Obi quells their fears and tells them they need to be the heroes of the country to inspire change. Meanwhile, Arthur enlists Vulcan's aid to complete a ritual that will allow him to defeat Dragon. This determination does not go unnoticed by Dragon, who senses Arthur's resolve and decides to return to the Earth for another battle.

Despite Company 8's work protecting people and evacuating the city there is no real change in events. Licht grimly theorises that The Evangelist's plan, the story of their lives, gives some people more control over the world than others. The issue being that protecting the masses alone will do nothing as the general public get swept up by those who drive events forward. This theory proves its merit as Faerie oversees doppelgängers attacking high ranking members of the Fire Force with the intention of breaking their faith. Pan stares down the monstrous doppelgänger of Captain Hague while Karim and Company 1 are attacked by the doppelgänger of Rekka Hoshimiya. Pan quickly finds his resolve to protect his mentor's memory and destroys the copy with his Rending Multi-Stacked Drill after a short but brutal struggle. Karim struggles to recognise the double as anything but the original, as it is identical in appearance and personality to his fallen friend. Recognising that Karim's guilt over Rekka's death and also unwittingly supporting his criminal desires is the cause of this conflict, Captain Li stands back and lets his Lieutenant find the answer to his problems. When Thermoacoustic Refrigeration clashes with Star Fist Punch, the two former friends try to understand each other during the stalemate. Li's advise to move forward beyond Rekka's death and accept himself pushes Karim forward. Finally accepting Rekka's death and evil ambitions allows Karim to accept his honesty and companionship as well. Realising that they were friends; Karim truly makes peace with Rekka's actions and his own feelings as he manages to overwhelm and defeat him once more. This allows Karim to value his future and hope.

Arriving at Special Fire Cathedral 8, Vulcan follows Arthur inside to aid in whatever trail the Knight has planned.
Episode 26

**Flames of Madness** (狂気の炎, *Kyōki no Honō*) is the twenty-sixth episode of the *Fire Force* anime and the second episode of the second season.

## Summary

Shinra meets Captain Soichiro Hague of Company 4 accompanied by Hague's granddaughter at the 8th, Lieutenant Asako. They are met by Instructor Purt Co Pan, who takes Shinra to Hague. Hague surprisingly asks Shinra to burn him, and Shinra is prompted by a goading of young woman's voice inside his head to uses his full power. Hague reveals that he has seen the nether world through what Shinra calls the Adolla Link and wants to return, whether it is Heaven or Hell. From afar, White Clad Haumea comments to Charon that the woman known as the First Pillar continues to tempt Shinra to use his Adolla Burst. Shinra loses control, and Hague realizes the situation so he forces Shinra outside where Arthur appears and intercedes to prevent Shinra using his full power. Arthur even uses Hague's body with its Shield of Masochism to protect himself from Shinra's attacks. During the battle, Arthur recalls living with his mother and delusional father who dreamed of something greater than their poor existence and abandoned him, leaving only their blessing. The battle continues until, with the force of Arthur's attacks, Shinra rejects the provocations of the First Pillar. As she leaves his consciousness, she reveals that there is another Pillar, a potential asset to both the Evangelist and the Fire Force.
Episode 37

**A Pair of One-Eyes** (対の隻眼, *Tsui no Sekigan*) is the thirty-seventh episode of the *Fire Force* anime and the thirteenth episode of the second season.

## Plot

Burns confronts Joker and Benimaru, then offers them the scant leads he has uncovered during his own personal probe of the Holy Sol Temple. Konro reports Benimaru's findings to the 8th, and the target of their next investigation becomes clear.

## Summary

Commander Burns and Joker discuss the time they experienced the Adolla Link, transported to a different dimension where each lost an eye and Joker brought back a flaming purple stone. Burns hands Joker the notebook of the wife of Raffles I, which after years of investigation, he believes is the only document detailing events of the Great Catastrophe and foundation of the Tokyo Empire. It describes the discovery of the Adolla Burst and creation of the Amaterasu. However, she wrote that Raffles appeared to be a different person on his return, indicating that the Holy Sol Temple may have been set up by an inhuman who had taken Raffles' place. Meanwhile, Yona reveals to other Knights of the Ashen Flame that he impersonated Raffles I and created the Holy Sol Temple on orders of the Evangelist. Joker then turns his attention to Haijima Industries which he believes must be linked to the Evangelist. At Company 8, Lisa arrives on her release from hospital and they all learn about the outcomes of Shinmon and Joker's investigation. Victor is called into Haijima Industries following his report on the Chinese Peninsula expedition. He meets company president, Gureo Haijima who asks Victor to bring Shinra to them. After Victor leaves, Haijima orders that he be eliminated because he has learned too much.

## Characters

* Shinra Kusakabe
* Arthur Boyle
* Maki Oze
* Iris
* Akitaru Ōbi
* Takehisa Hinawa
* Tamaki Kotatsu
* Victor Licht
* Vulcan Joseph
Hellfire

**Hellfire** (地獄の炎, *Jigoku no Honō*) is a Third Generation technique used by Shinra Kusakabe, utilizing the Corna.

## Overview

Shinra shoots darkened flames from his feet in the shape of a demon's head, trapping and burning anyone caught inside the demon's jaws as it chomps on an enemy before creating a massive explosion.
Chapter 90

**At Tragedy’s End** (悲劇の果てに, *Higeki no Hate ni*) is the ninety chapter of the *Fire Force* manga series.

## Character Appearances

* Leonard Burns
* Shinra Kusakabe
* Charon *(Flashback)*
* Haumea *(Flashback)*
* Mari Kusakabe *(Flashback)*
* Shō Kusakabe *(Flashback)*
* Asako Hague
* Onyango
* Sōichirō Hague *(Flashback)*
* Vulcan Joseph
* Iris
* Maki Oze
* Takehisa Hinawa
* Arthur Boyle
* Akitaru Ōbi