Parents' Guide to Fire Force

TV Hulu Anime 2019
Fire Force TV show poster: A group of supernatural firefighter heroes are doing action poses and showing off some of their abilities, above them are their enemies.

Common Sense Media Review

By Jeremy Looney , based on child development research. How do we rate?

age 13+

Fantasy anime with lots of fiery action, has sexual content.

Parents Need to Know

Why Age 13+?

Any Positive Content?

  • Fire Force TV show screenshot 1: A young man with black hair and red eyes is wearing an orange jumpsuit, he looks nervous with a few sweat beads forming on his cheeks.
  • Fire Force TV show screenshot 2: A supernatural firefighter hero is using a flaming kick ability to attack something, he is surrounded by an intense fire.
  • Fire Force TV show screenshot 3: An ominous figure with a bright green eye is obscured by shadows and flames, this figure has lots of flaming tendrils coming off it.

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age 13+

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age 9+

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What's the Story?

FIRE FORCE follows the story of Shinra Kusakabe (voiced in English by Derick Snow), a young firefighter with superhuman powers and abilities. After losing his family as a child in a "infernal" incident Shinra dedicates himself to becoming a hero that can save humanity from the "infernals." As a recruit of the Special Fire Force Company Shinra fights to extinguish the threat of the supernatural infernal terrors that have been plaguing humanity.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say ( 5 ):
Kids say ( 3 ):

This fantasy anime has a unique setting, great animation, and fun battles that deliver a satisfying experience. Fire Force is a traditional Shonen (aimed at boys) anime that has all the familiar tropes and story beats that you might expect from the genre. The more unique elements are the series setting and lore that create a feeling of sinister mystery. The art, animation, and combat choreography are fantastic. This anime is at its best during its action sequences. There are some flaws though: The humor is sexual, the reoccurring gags fall flat, and the pacing is awkward at times. But overall, it's a solid anime in the fantasy action genre that's worth a watch.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about heroes. Why is the main character obsessed with becoming a hero in his world? Who are real-life heroes and what defines them?

  • The creator of this series has said that they want their fans to make good use of their imagination. Why is imagination so important? How can you continue to develop your imagination?

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Fire Force TV show poster: A group of supernatural firefighter heroes are doing action poses and showing off some of their abilities, above them are their enemies.

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