Fire Force, a battle fantasy series serialized in Weekly Shonen Magazine set in a world where people suddenly transform into flaming monsters, will be made into an anime starting in the summer of 2019. The series' appeal lies in its comical gags, cool battle scenes, and foreshadowing scattered throughout, and we'd like to introduce you to its main character, Shinra Kusakabe!
[Fire Force] Special Fire Force 8, Second Class Firefighter "Shinra Kusakabe"
The protagonist of this work, a second-class firefighter assigned to Special Fire Force 8, an organization tasked with protecting ordinary citizens from those mutated into "Homurabitos" due to spontaneous human combustion. He is 17 years old, 173cm tall, and his birthday is October 29th. Since childhood, he has admired heroes who protect everyone, and he volunteered to join the Special Fire Force in order to become one. His name comes from the Japanese word "Shinra Bansho," which means all phenomena.
[Fire Force] Shinra Kusakabe is a devilish character!?
Shinra has a habit of smiling awkwardly when he feels extreme stress. His smile is a little creepy, like the smile of a demon. However, the reason behind this is the trauma of a fire 12 years ago that killed his mother and brother. When Shinra was revealed to be the cause of the fire, people began whispering about him as a "devil."
The accident 12 years ago?
This incident was what led Shinra to aspire to join the Special Fire Force, and it was the source of his trauma, taking his mother and younger brother. At the time, Shinra saw a Homurabito with red horns, and he believes it to be the true culprit... but who was the culprit?
The culprit is...
The actual culprit was his younger brother, "Elephant Kusakabe," who was still a baby. The fire 12 years ago occurred when Sho awakened his Adolla Burst. As a result, Shinra awakened as a third-generation ability user, and his mother mutated into a Flame Beast. This is the truth of the incident, and the being Shinra believed to be his enemy was actually his own mother. Afterwards, Sho was kidnapped by a group of preachers, and his mother disappeared.
[Fire Force] What kind of abilities does Shinra Kusakabe possess?
Shinra, a third-generation ability user, has the ability to emit flames from his feet, which can be used for various purposes, such as movement, attack, and evasion. Having a vague aspiration to become a hero, Shinra fights using flaming kicks as his main weapon, based on the image of a hero = a deadly kick. When applied effectively, this ability allows him to fly, a rare ability even within the series. While there are characters in the series who can forcibly jump high above the ground, there are very few who can remain afloat for a sustained period of time.
What is Adolla Burst?
Adolla Burst is a mysterious keyword in the series, and he is the wielder of a special flame called "Adolla Burst." Adolla Burst is said to be the flame used by "Amaterasu," a thermal power plant that continuously supplies energy to the world. It is known as the "Flame of Beginning" and "Holy Flame." However, the flame that destroyed the world was also an Adolla Burst, and is also known as the "Flame of Destruction."
[Fire Force] What kind of character is Shinra Kusakabe?
Shinra lost his mother and brother in a fire 12 years ago. This incident awakened his ability to control fire, causing fires and killing his family. Those around him saw him as a demonic being, shunned by them. However, despite this, Shinra grew up with an upright and honest attitude. Perhaps because he aspires to be a hero, he has a strong sense of justice and cares for his friends and family. His personality is truly befitting of a shonen manga protagonist.
[Fire Force] Introducing the fun-loving friends surrounding Shinra Kusakabe!
Arthur Boyle
He was a classmate of Shinra's at the training academy, and was assigned to Special Fire Force Company 8 shortly after Shinra was assigned. Although they are constantly fighting, they are both idiots, so there is no tension between them, and it could be said that the more they fight, the closer they are. He has a strong admiration for knights and believes that knights are the coolest thing, which makes him incompatible with Shinra, who believes that heroes are the coolest thing. He has a stupid personality.
Tamaki Kotatsu
A firefighter belonging to Special Fire Force Company 1, she is the same age as Shinra, 17 years old. She admires the company commander, Rekka Hoshimiya, but unknowingly becomes involved in a plot to artificially create Homurabito. Taking responsibility for this, she voluntarily withholds her activities from the 1st and is essentially seconded to the 8th. She is known for her tendency to get lucky perverts, and her lucky pervert encounters are triggered by otherworldly moves that would be unheard of even in a comedy manga. Shinra seems to be someone she is somewhat interested in.
Akitaru Oubi
The battalion commander of Special Fire Force Company 8, Oubi is a reliable commander for Shinra. While he is cheerful and jokes around to lighten the mood, he is also a trustworthy older brother character who cares for and supports Shinra and his friends. He is a charismatic character with a strong character who unites the unit, but Oubi himself is incapable of pyrokinesis and relies on his well-trained physique during combat and rescue operations. He loves weight training.
Takehisa Hinawa
Captain of the Special Fire Force Company 8. While Obi is a reliable older brother, Hinawa is a serious, strict, and scary senior. He's generally strict with everyone, but he always does so for the good of the 8th. Perhaps because of Obi's carefree personality, I think the 8th would probably fall apart without Captain Hinawa. His hats are very stylish, and he's apparently forced to buy the leftovers.
Iris
A nun from the Western Church who belongs to Special Fire Force 8. As a non-powered person, she generally does not participate in combat, instead offering prayers for those who have become Homurabitos. She has a kind heart, and Shinra considers her a very kind and lovely girl. She has a warm and gentle demeanor that lightens the mood, but she also has a strong core and can sometimes behave in unexpected ways.
Shinra Kusakabe Summary
This time, we've introduced Shinra Kusakabe, the protagonist of Fire Force. Fire Force is not only a fantasy battle manga, but it's also filled with many plot twists, and the way these twists are resolved is incredibly entertaining! It's one of the most interesting works currently being published in the magazine, and we can't wait for its anime adaptation! The Fire Force anime will begin airing in the summer of 2019.
