Fire Force, currently serialized in Weekly Shonen Magazine, will be adapted into an anime in the summer of 2019. Joker is still a mysterious character in Fire Force. He's undoubtedly an important character in the story, so let's take a look at what we know about him!
[Fire Force] What's the purpose of the mysterious Joker?
Joker's first appearance is at the rookie firefighter tournament where Shinra and his teammates are. He suddenly appears, eliminates the tournament staff, and then appears before Shinra. While his motivations and goals are a mystery, he knows about the incident 12 years ago that led Shinra to be labeled a devil. He attempts to kill Shinra with his overwhelming strength, but when he sees Shinra smiling in an extreme situation, he changes his mind and tells Shinra that his younger brother, who was supposed to have died 12 years ago, is still alive.
A Truth-Seeker?
Part of his goal seems to be to uncover the hidden truths of this world. He is a key character who may unravel hidden plot twists throughout the story, such as the Seiyo Church, Adolla Burst, evangelists, and why Homurabitos were born in the first place.
[Fire Force] What exactly is Joker's ability?
While shrouded in mystery, Joker undoubtedly possesses some kind of special ability. However, it's unclear what generation his power is. His ability to transform particles like cigarette smoke and sand into flames and playing card symbols and letters could be interpreted as either second- or third-generation. His combat abilities are also impressive, demonstrating his strength by easily defeating Arthur and Tamaki when they join forces. Shinra also senses his power firsthand, and there's still much about this character that's unknown.
Manipulating playing cards
He has a wide variety of attack methods, from attacks using playing cards to tricks using chemicals, creating mirage-like illusions, and even physically striking his opponents. He is considered one of the most powerful characters in the series.
【Fire Force】Foe or Friend? The Joker is working behind the scenes against Hisoka.
The Joker first appears before Shinra, and then again after he tells him that his younger brother, Zo Kusakabe, is still alive. While he himself seems to be secretly working on various things, there are many other figures operating in the shadows in this work. He provides Shinra with further information after learning about the Artificial Flame Beasts, White Hoods, the Rekka Seikyu, and the Evangelist. His sentences sometimes end with a playing card symbol.
Is he really on our side?
A elusive presence, he dashingly appears before a group of missionaries who attack Shinra and his friends when they go to scout the engineer Vulcan Joseph, saving them from peril. He confronts Zo Kusakabe at one point, but quickly retreats after seeing Shinra and his friends leave. While Joker generally distrusts firefighters, he can sometimes become an ally depending on the situation.
[Fire Force] Joker's past revealed!
Joker's true identity was revealed during a raid on the Seiyo Church alongside Special Fire Force Company 7's Battalion Commander, Shinmon Benimaru. He was a former member of the Seiyo Church's secret assassination unit, the "Shadow of the Holy Sun." In the past, he was known as "52." While in the "Shadow of the Holy Sun," he endured days of brutal, brainwashing-like combat training. Despite this, "52" maintained his rebellious spirit and escaped from the "Shadow of the Holy Sun" after a fire that befell Shinra 12 years ago.
52 is on the run
However, the organization was not about to leave "52" on the run, and the kind-hearted family who rescued him when he collapsed on the street were brutally murdered by the organization. This likely contributed to Joker's hatred of the Holy Sun Church and his lone-wolf personality.
[Fire Force] Introducing Joker's Network!
Joker may be elusive and a lone-wolf, but he seems to have a wide network of connections. Let's take a look at some of his connections.
Leonardo Burns, Captain of the Special Fire Force Unit 1
When Joker was a member of the Holy Sun Church's assassination unit, "The Shadow of the Holy Sun," Burns once looked after him. Originally, Burns served as a liaison between the public and private parts of the church, and could also be said to be the link between the Special Fire Force and the Holy Sun Church. Both Burns' and Joker's eyes began to burn continuously after receiving an Adolla Link from an Inferno while the two were on a covert mission. The Adora Link also drastically changed the values of both Burns and Joker, and appears to have had a major impact on the current Burns and Joker.
Mad Scientist "Victor Licht"
It appears that he also had contact with Victor Licht, a mysterious genius scientist dispatched from Haijima Heavy Industries to Special Fire Force Company 8. Their shared commitment to pursuing the truth seems to be aligned. As a result, they have come into contact with each other several times and appear to still cooperate.
Could it be him?
The special hallucinogenic marijuana smoke Joker displayed during battle appears to have been provided by a friend who specializes in creating dangerous things. A dangerous friend who can create such dangerous things. Perhaps it's Viktor Licht.
Special Fire Force Unit 7 Battalion Commander "Shinmon Benimaru"
The battalion commander of Special Fire Force Unit 7 is known for being the strongest firefighter. A nationalist, he has no loyalty to the Imperial Empire or the Sun God. He also has a negative impression of the Holy Sun Church, viewing them as a suspicious entity. At Joker's invitation, he launches an attack on the Holy Sun Church. Naturally, they don't seem to completely trust each other.
Joker Summary
Fire Force is not only packed with action-packed battles, but also contains numerous mysteries and foreshadowing. He is the character who delves into this mystery and is undoubtedly one of the main characters of the series. He's a mysterious and cool character, so we can't help but want to see him in action in the anime. Fire Force will begin airing in the summer of 2019.
