Exploring Every Arc in Fire Force Season 3

Fire Force has finally returned with its much-awaited Season 3. We are graced with new episodes of the popular anime series after almost five years. Yeah, we surely had to wait an incredibly long time to see Shinra on our screens again. That being said, good times are finally here for us, but things will only get harder for our protagonist since the story arcs in season 3 will push our hero to his limits. If you’re wondering about the arcs that Fire Force Season 3 will adapt, then check out the list below.

1. Obi’s Rescue Arc

• Chapters: 175-197

The third season of Fire Force kicks off with the Obi’s Rescue Arc. As the title suggests, this phase in the story is not so good for Captain Obi as he has been arrested. He isn’t the only one under fire, as the entire Company 8 has been labeled outlaws. 

To make things worse, the White-Clad group has returned to push their own mysterious agenda while making sure that Shinra and his group are seen as enemies by the entire organization. Now, Shinra and his friends have to not only survive against the threat of Infernos but also pull Obi out of this mess. 

2. Return to St. Raffles Arc

• Chapters: 198-210

This arc is interesting for a lot of reasons. Firstly, apart from Company 8, this arc puts Company 1 and Company 5 into the spotlight. Apparently, soldiers of both companies are told to investigate what happened at St. Raffles Convent and what led to the Convent’s destruction. 

Apart from some great action, this story arc reveals some harsh yet surprising truths about several characters. 

3. Arthur’s Adventure Arc

• Chapters: 202-205

At this point in the story, Arthur is going through a tough phase and is having self-doubts. Due to this, he has lost all the will to fight and is left wondering if he is capable of becoming a Knight.

Arthur is crucial for Company 8’s survival, so Vulcan decides to send the boy on a dangerous adventure to help him with self-discovery. We get to see deep inside Arthur’s heart while witnessing him battle his inner demons. 

4. Stone Pillar Arc

• Chapters: 206-219

Unlike the previous arcs in Season 3, the Stone Pillar arc is much more action-packed, and it sees a united front of the entire Fire Force. Not only does a massive, dangerous Inferno threaten the entire city after suddenly appearing from the ocean, but White Clad also begins their preparation after the Second Cataclysm. 

It is one of those arcs where you feel scared for your favorite characters, especially the members of Company 8. 

5. Asakusa Showdown Arc

• Chapters: 220-229

This story arc puts several characters in a tough spot, but the one affected the most in the Asakusa Showdown is Benimaru Shinmon. Apparently, this phase in Fire Force’s story features a unique type of Inferno, a duplicate, or a doppelganger version of Hibachi Shinmon. 

Hibachi was a strong fighter when he was alive, and his duplicate is no different. Instantly after his arrival, Hibachi causes massive destruction and claims several innocent lives. Now, it’s all up to Hibachi’s adoptive son, Benimaru, to defeat this enemy and protect the name of his teacher. 

6. Kusakabe History Arc 

• Chapters: 230-233

This is a short story arc in Fire Force, but it is still an important one. It focuses on Sho, Shinra’s younger brother. The Third Pillar decides to dig into his family’s past while there’s still a chance. 

Sho goes through several secret documents and learns a harsh truth about his mother and how he and Shinra were born. While Sho questions his entire existence, Shinra fights off the Titanic Infernal to save his beloved city yet again. 

7. Final Pillar Arc

• Chapters: 234-239

As the title suggests, this Fire Force arc reveals the identity of only Pillar, who was unaccounted for. It means that the entire Fire Force gets ready to fight the biggest battle of their lives. The last and most dangerous Inferno rises, the size of which sends chills down everyone’s spines. 

This arc answers some of the biggest questions of the series, which means even a little mention of the Final Pillar could spoil the entire series for you. However, we can still say that it is one of the best story arcs of Fire Force in terms of narrative.

Also, did we mention that Shinra once again returns to fight this threat while every other person is shocked to see who this dangerous Inferno is? 

8. Battle of Amaterasu Arc

• Chapters: 240-250

This story arc makes you hate the White Clad members the most, as they are finally ready to unleash the Dragon on Earth. They get extremely close to unlocking Amaterasu, so Company 8 decides to put every ounce of their efforts into preventing the apocalypse. 

However, this is not an easy fight, so several Fore Force members lose their lives in the fight against the White Clad Guardians. So, be ready to grab some tissues when the Battle of Amaterasu finally graces our screens. 

9. Great Cataclysm Arc

• Chapters: 251- 302

The end of the world is here, as the great Dragon has engulfed most of the world with its flames. The Adolla has risen, and it’s ready to kill everyone in its path. Several lives are lost, including some powerful members of the Fire Force. 

However, not all hope is lost, as Company 8 does its best to save as many people as it can. But the final fight against the Dragon is the toughest one, and the only way to save the rest of humanity is to kill the monster that White Clad has unleashed upon the world. 

10. Epilogue

• Chapters: 303-304

This is where you say goodbye to Fire Force, but fortunately, the series ends on a good note. The Fire Force is disbanded, but that doesn’t mean that Shinra and the others have nothing else to look forward to.

In fact, the newly found powers in some members send them on a new adventure. That’s not all, though, as a new threat looms over the world. Interestingly, this is the very arc that connects two different stories from the same author, Atsushi Ohkubo.