Fire Force

I watch a lot of anime. This has been a real treat to watch. Beautiful animation, compelling characters, and an interesting story. Not a dull moment and no filler episodes. Watch it!

I think I'm one of the few people that really don't get the hype around this anime. I absolutely love the opening song, and the concept/plot was really intriguing which encouraged me to watch it in the first place. But watching it... was a bit lacklustre. I wish I could say I like the main characters, but I think the majority of them are mediocre at best. Not only that but the repetitive fan service was overwhelming and made me want to quick the show on multiple occasions. It happened too often and most were not funny at all/ forced humour. I watched it for the action/intense scenes, not for clothes flying off every 5 minutes during a serious fight scene. The female characters all have no substance and are just there to support the male characters and it's pretty sad to watch. It is a shame as I really felt like this show had potential. However, I rated it 6/10 because I think it's too premature to write the anime off too early and I'll give season two a second chance but... I don't have high hopes.

Visuals: The animation in "Fire Force" is top-notch, with vibrant colors, fluid movement, and dynamic action sequences. The design of the characters and the fire effects are particularly well-executed, enhancing the overall aesthetic appeal of the show.

Story: The premise of firefighters battling infernals is unique and provides plenty of opportunities for intense action scenes. However, the series also delves into deeper themes such as the nature of heroism, the consequences of power, and the search for truth. While the plot can be somewhat predictable at times, especially in its early episodes, it gradually introduces intriguing mysteries that keep viewers engaged.

Characters: The characters in "Fire Force" are diverse and memorable, each with their own distinct personalities and abilities. Shinra, the protagonist, is determined and courageous, but also struggles with a tragic past and a mysterious connection to the infernals. The supporting cast, including members of Shinra's firefighting squad and other fire force companies, add depth to the story and contribute to its world-building.

Themes: Beyond its flashy battles and supernatural elements, "Fire Force" explores themes of redemption, camaraderie, and the importance of facing one's fears. It also raises questions about the ethics of using power for the greater good and the blurred lines between heroism and vigilantism.

Its very fun to watch the new weekly epilsode on friday after a long week of work

Animation 4,1/5 Fun 4,6/5 Story 2,9/5

8/10

Fire Force is a great anime, though many would disagree, first of all the animation is great, most people jump to conclusions, saying that the fanservice is tasteless simply because it was implemented poorly just once, and I'll try to keep the review short:

The story is nice but definitely has some flaws, most villains are more or less generic but they are interesting, though this is my own opinion. you may find the MC to be less than original, which I agree with, but he definitely is an interesting character at least for me.

now then time for the flaws: the first two episodes were fine but after that it got a bit all over the place, there was barely any proper continuity and some parts felt a bit out of place, though I assure you I have read the manga and such issues will soon be fixed, the first major arc was a bit too fastpaced for it to make much sense, and other than that the show is genuinely fun to watch.