The anime adaptation of Fire Force, a battle fantasy serialized in Weekly Shonen Magazine, is fast approaching! When it comes to battle manga, strong characters are a must! The series features a variety of formidable characters. So, this time, I've compiled my own opinionated ranking of Fire Force's characters' strength to date!
[Fire Force] Strength Ranking: #1: Strongest Firefighter, Shinmon Benimaru
Topping the list is Shinmon Benimaru, the battalion commander of Special Fire Force Unit 7. He possesses the ability to combine second and third generation powers, allowing him to generate and freely control flames. The scale and precision of his attacks are unparalleled, earning him the nickname "the strongest firefighter." His overwhelming strength is evident throughout the series, as he single-handedly exorcises extremely powerful demonic Enjin and easily defeats the Seiyo Sect's most skilled warriors.
Asakusa's King of Destruction
Fire Force is set in a tyrannical world governed by a nation known as the Imperial Kingdom. However, the Asakusa area where Benimaru and his friends live is home to a group of "originalists" who eschew allegiance to the Imperial Kingdom and cultivate their own unique culture. Benimaru's exorcisms are unique, involving spectacular destruction of the surrounding area. For Benimaru, sending them off without guilt by causing destruction so great that the rampage of the Flame Beasts is insignificant. Sending them off with a spectacular, festival-like devastation is like a requiem.
[Fire Force] Strength Ranking #2: Leonardo Burns, Captain of Special Fire Force Unit 1
The battalion commander of Special Fire Force Unit 1, he knows the truth about the incident that befell Shinra and his family 12 years ago. He has a bold personality and, while clumsy, is old-fashioned and considerate of his comrades. He also served as a liaison between the public and private affairs of the Seiyo Church. Shinmon Benimaru, the strongest firefighter, said that he thought Burns was the only battalion commander he could challenge.
Passionate Man
A third-generation ability user, his ability allows him to create flames within his body and circulate heat energy throughout his body, demonstrating incredible physical abilities. When his heat level increases, his entire body becomes enveloped in heat, resembling a pylon from the Vampire series.
[Fire Force] Strength Ranking #3: Kusakabe the Elephant, Commander of the Ashen Knights
The younger brother of protagonist Shinra, he was believed to have died in a fire 12 years ago, but was kidnapped by a group of evangelists. He is now the commander of the Ashen Knights, an organization within the evangelists. He can create a unique flame called "Adolla Burst," which allows him to more powerfully connect with the world of Adolla. His power and talent are so great that even the infamous Joker treats him like a monster.
The Universe That Was Slashed Apart
Through a deep Adolla Link with the Evangelist of the Adolla world, Sho has the ability to stop time. The mechanism behind this is definitely not something trivial like super speed; rather, it is a third-generation ability that allows him to "manipulate the heat of the universe's expansion to stop time for everyone except himself." His older brother, Shinra, also connects with the Evangelist through his younger brother's Adolla Link, awakening the same time-stopping ability. However, Shinra's mechanism for stopping time is super speed.
[Fire Force] Strength Ranking #4: The Mysterious Man "Joker"
A mysterious man who appeared before Shinra at the rookie tournament. He initially tried to kill Shinra, but took a liking to him when he saw his creepy smile in a desperate situation. He gave him important information and then disappeared. He continues to appear before Shinra, passing on information and operating in the shadows in various places. Although he has special abilities, his generation has not been specified. He is skilled at using tricks, such as manipulating sand and smoke to create flames and using hallucinogenic smoke in battle.
Who is he?
A former member of the Holy Sun Church's dark wing, the "Shadow of the Holy Sun." Having no relatives and undergoing repeated, harsh, and almost brainwashing-like combat training from a young age, he never lost his rebellious spirit. When confronted by the Inferno, he was transformed by the Adolla Link into a being who pursues the truth of the world, and took the opportunity to leave the organization. He also had a past connection with Leonardo Burns of Special Fire Force Company 1.
[Fire Force] Strength Ranking: 5th Place: Akitaru Oubi
Battalion Commander of Special Fire Force Unit 8 and a former general firefighter. He has a cheerful and caring personality, and is a good older brother figure to Shinra and Arthur. He is a man of great character, and is a trusted character who also cares for victims who lost their families to the Inferno.
Powerless!?
He is powerless, and when dealing with Homurabito or conducting rescue operations, he wears heavy gear. However, he devotes himself to muscle training in his free time, and his muscles are not just for show; he plunges into dangerous missions without hesitation. Despite being powerless, he was able to fight on equal terms with Shinmon Benimaru, the strongest firefighter, demonstrating his extremely high combat ability.
[Fire Force] Strength Ranking: 6th Place: Shinra Kusakabe
The protagonist of this work, a rookie firefighter with a slightly ominous face and sclera eyes. After losing his mother and younger brother in a fire accident 12 years ago, he lived with the blame and criticism that he was the cause of the incident. Because of this, he has a habit of laughing awkwardly when stressed, and his creepy smile, even in tense situations, has earned him the nickname "Devil."
Heroes Fight with Kicks
A third-generation ability user, he can generate flames from his feet, which can be used for attack and transportation. He admires heroes, and fights primarily with kicks, reflecting the image of heroes as those who fight with kicks. He possesses a special flame called "Adolla Burst," which shows his growth with each battle, demonstrating his ability to defeat the First Company Commander.
[Fire Force] Strength Ranking: 7th Place: "Arthur Boyle"
A rookie firefighter who is Shinra's classmate, Arthur aspires to be a knight and fights like one. Arthur admires knights and firmly believes that knights are the coolest thing. He's at odds with Shinra, who firmly believes that heroes are the coolest. They're always fighting. He's moody, and his firepower increases when he equips knight-like gear, but weakens when he doesn't. He's stupid. But he's popular. But he's stupid.
Knights fight with swords
A third-generation ability user, he fights by creating blades for his bladeless swords using ultra-high-temperature plasma. As mentioned above, he's weakened if he doesn't look like a knight, but he generally has high firepower. He's very bad at intellectual work and is, to put it mildly, an idiot. Idiot with insane firepower.
[Fire Force] Strength Ranking: 8th Place: Haumea
A character clad in white robes, she is a member of the mysterious Evangelist sect. She possesses the special flame "Adolla Burst" and is very foul-mouthed.
Mind Jack
Mind Jack allows him to manipulate electrical signals and intervene in the minds of others. While his direct combat abilities are unknown, he possesses the ability to instantly stun or control others, making him a lethal attack. However, he is generally powerless against interference and is incompatible with Arthur, who uses super-high-temperature plasma to disrupt electrical signals.
[Fire Force] Strength Ranking: 9th Place: Princess Hibana
Battalion Commander of Special Fire Force Unit 5. Backed by Haijima Heavy Industries, she earned her current position by ingratiating herself with Haijima. She was originally a nun and Iris's sister-in-law. Originally a devout nun who prayed at church, she was killed in a fire accident, and afterward, she came to believe that prayer was useless and used her inhumane research data to ingratiate herself with Haijima.
Heat Syncope
By manipulating the heat around him, he can intentionally induce heat syncope or create flower-shaped flames. The ability to induce heat syncope is a one-hit kill, almost instant death, but Shinra's insistence that "heat syncope is just a delusion" breaks his consciousness, resulting in a punch to the face. This powerful technique makes him fall in love with Shinra, and he subsequently cooperates with the 8th.
[Fire Force] Strength Ranking: #10 "Kalim Flam"
Kalim Flam is the company commander of Special Fire Force Company 1 and has the appearance of a priest. He was investigating the incidents that were turning people into Homurabito and the source of the "Mushi." He discovered that his colleague, Rekka Hoshimiya, was the mastermind behind the incidents, so he personally settled the matter, and from then on, he began to cooperate more with the 8th.
Thermoacoustic Cooling
A second-generation ability user, he can transform heat into cold using a special device resembling a large musical instrument. He froze Rekka Hoshimiya with his ability, and when the Oni no Honobito appeared, he teamed up with the 8th to defeat it.
Strength Ranking Summary
This time, we've created a strength ranking of the characters currently appearing. There is still much mystery surrounding this series, and this ranking is likely to change as the number of characters increases. Perhaps some unexpected characters will make it onto the list in the future!
