Fire Force Season 3, the highly anticipated continuation of the supernatural action anime, has unveiled a new teaser trailer for its second cour, set to premiere in January 2026. The announcement also confirms acclaimed voice actor Akira Ishida will join the cast as Oguro, a character who made his debut in the first cour of the season. The first part of the split-cour season aired from April to June 2025.
Fire Force Season 3 Part 2 Teaser Trailer Offers Glimpse into the Climax
The newly released teaser trailer for Fire Force Season 3 Part 2 hints at the anime’s climactic conclusion, adapting the final arcs of Atsushi Ohkubo’s original manga. The visual and promotional materials suggest a focus on Shinra and Arthur as central figures in the escalating conflict against the Evangelist, promising both high-octane action and an emotional resolution. The second cour is slated to bring to screen the series’ ultimate installment, marking the anime’s conclusion.
Akira Ishida Joins the Cast as Oguro
Akira Ishida, known for iconic roles such as Kaworu Nagisa in Neon Genesis Evangelion, has been confirmed to voice Oguro. Oguro is introduced as an elite salaryman who quickly ascended to an executive position at Haijima Industries. He serves as Kurono’s superior and is one of the few individuals capable of issuing orders to him. Despite his professional competence, Oguro is characterized by a lack of charisma. This character first appeared in the 11th episode of the third season’s first cour.
Split-Cour Release and Streaming Details
Fire Force Season 3 is structured as a split-cour season, with the first part having premiered on April 4, 2025. The second and final part is scheduled to begin broadcasting in January 2026. Both parts of Fire Force Season 3 will be available for streaming on Crunchyroll, which also hosts previous seasons of the anime.
Plot Overview: Obi’s Rescue Arc and the Great Cataclysm
The third season continues to delve into the mysteries surrounding spontaneous human combustion and the Adolla Burst. The initial part of Season 3 primarily focused on the “Obi’s Rescue Arc.” In this arc, Captain Obi is arrested by the Imperial Army, leading Company 8 to be branded as outlaws. Shinra and Joker embark on a mission to infiltrate Fuchu Penitentiary to rescue their captain, encountering formidable opponents like Captain Burns and the White-Clad’s Destroyer, Gold. The first part also delved into Shinra’s past and the world before the first cataclysm, introducing new mysteries for the second part.
The upcoming second cour is expected to cover the manga’s concluding storylines, including the “Great Cataclysm Arc.” This arc depicts the “end of the world” as a massive Dragon engulfs much of the world in flames, with the Adolla rising. Company 8 battles to save humanity, confronting the monster unleashed by the White-Clad. It also includes the “Kusakabe History Arc,” focusing on Sho and Shinra’s family past and the origins of their birth.
Returning Staff and Animation Studio
The animation production for Fire Force Season 3 continues under David Production. Tatsuma Minamikawa, who directed the second season, returns to helm the final season. Hideyuki Morioka is once again responsible for character designs, with Sei Tsuguta handling the scripts and series composition.
