The worlds of supernatural firefighting and heartwarming orphan tales collide as Fire Force Season 3 makes its explosive return alongside the English dub release of the new Anne Shirley anime. Here’s a breakdown of what fans can expect from these exciting developments:
Fire Force Season 3: The Final Flames
After a considerable wait, Fire Force Season 3 has finally premiered, promising to be the anime’s final season. The first part of the season premiered in April 2025, with the second cour scheduled for January 2026. This split-cour approach allows the studio to adapt the remaining manga content thoroughly.
Story Arc
Season 3 will conclude the “Stigma Arc” from the manga while also exploring new missions for Shinra and his team. The primary objective is to prevent a destructive group from turning the Earth into a sun, thus destroying humanity. This season promises to be an epic struggle between opposing forces as the anime gradually catches up with the manga’s later storylines.
Where to Watch
Fire Force Season 3 is available for streaming on Crunchyroll in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, and CIS. In Japan, Netflix is exclusively streaming the anime, with episodes debuting after their TV broadcast.
Episode Release Schedule (First Cour)
- Episode 1 – April 4, 2025
- Episode 2 – April 11, 2025
- Episode 3 – April 18, 2025
- Episode 4 – April 25, 2025
- Episode 5 – May 2, 2025
- Episode 6 – May 9, 2025
- Episode 7 – May 16, 2025
- Episode 8 – May 23, 2025
- Episode 9 – May 30, 2025
- Episode 10 – June 6, 2025
- Episode 11 – June 13, 2025
- Episode 12 – June 20, 2025
Plot Developments and Key Conflicts
- Betrayal and Shifting Alliances: Captain Leonard Burns of Company 1 is now working with the Evangelist, creating a significant challenge for Shinra and the others. They must confront their former mentor, whose intentions remain ambiguous.
- The Holy Sol Temple and White-Clad Collaboration: A shocking unification between the Holy Sol Temple and the White-Clad weakens the Special Fire Brigade, positioning them against powerful forces.
- Obi’s Predicament: The Tokyo Imperial Army takes Akitaru Obi into custody, leading Company 8 to become outlaws to protect their captain. They form an alliance with Joker to rescue Obi and prevent him from being turned into an Infernal.
- Doppelganger Mystery: The White-Clad mention combining Burns with his doppelgänger, hinting at deeper mysteries. Hibana discovers a link between the doppelgänger phenomenon and the convent where she and Iris grew up.
- Saving the World: Shinra and his team join forces to prevent a destructive group from turning the Earth into a sun and destroying all of humanity.
English Dub Cast
- Derick Snow as Shinra
- Eric Vale as Arthur
- Sarah Roach as Maki
- Jad Saxton as Tamaki
- Jeremy Inman as Akitaru Obi
- Christopher Wehkamp as Hinawa
- Ian Sinclair as Licht
- Alexis Tipton as Iris
- Ernesto Jason Liebrecht as Vulcan
- Elizabeth Maxwell as Lisa
- Caitlin Glass as Haumea
- Phil Parsons as Burns
- Ray Hurd as Charon
- Sean Hennigan as Raffles III
- Ricco Fajardo as Karim
- Wes Frazier as Onyango
- Josh Bangle as Li
Dub Crew:
- Voice Director: Jeremy Inman
- Producer: Samantha Herek
- Adaptation: Tyler Walker
- Mixer: William Dewell
- Engineer: Ian Emerson
Story Recap
The story is set in a post-apocalyptic world known as the Tokyo Empire, where spontaneous human combustion turns people into Infernals. The Special Fire Force, under the Holy Sol Temple, combats this threat. Shinra Kusakabe, the protagonist, seeks to uncover the truth behind his family’s tragedy and the mysteries of spontaneous human combustion.
Episode 3 Highlights
Episode 3 showcases Company 8’s determination to defend their captain, Akitaru Obi. Shinra teams up with Joker to fight Captain Leonard Burns, who now serves The Evangelist. Tamaki Kotatsu steps up to face a new White-Clad antagonist, Gold.
“Anne Shirley” Anime: A Timeless Classic Reimagined
A new anime adaptation of Lucy Maud Montgomery’s beloved novel, Anne of Green Gables, titled Anne Shirley, has premiered, captivating audiences with its heartwarming story and beautiful animation.
Storyline
The story revolves around Anne Shirley, an imaginative orphan girl who is mistakenly sent to Green Gables on Prince Edward Island to live with siblings Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert. Despite their initial surprise (they were expecting a boy), the Cuthberts decide to adopt Anne. The anime follows Anne’s journey as she grows up, makes friends, attends school, and navigates the challenges of life, all while bringing her unique and imaginative perspective to everything she does. The story covers Anne’s growth from eleven to seventeen years old.
Themes
The anime explores themes of:
- Coming of Age: Anne’s journey from a young orphan to a young woman.
- Family and Belonging: Finding a home and family with the Cuthberts.
- Friendship: Anne’s deep bond with her best friend, Diana Barry, and her complex relationship with Gilbert Blythe.
- Imagination and Creativity: The importance of imagination and creativity in overcoming challenges.
- Resilience: Anne’s ability to cope with difficult circumstances and maintain her positive spirit.
English Dub Cast
- Anne: Monica Flatley
- Marilla: Linda Leonard
- Matthew: Randy Pearlman
- Lynde: Casey Casper
- Mrs. Blewett: Wendy Powell
- Mrs. Spencer: Anastasia Muñoz
- Flora: Laura Faverty
Dub Crew:
- Voice Director: Helena Walstrom
- Producer: Samantha Herek
- Adaptation: Heather Walker
- Mixer: Rickey Watkins
- Engineer: Jameson Outlaw
Where to Watch
The Anne Shirley anime is available for streaming on Crunchyroll. The English dub began streaming on April 19, 2025. HIDIVE will also stream the series, with a Blu-ray release planned later in the year.
Production
- Director: Hiroshi Kawamata
- Studio: The Answer Studio
- Series Composition: Natsuko Takahashi
- Character Designs: Kenichi Tsuchiya
- Music: Michiru Oshima
Manga Adaptation
A manga adaptation of Anne Shirley, based on the 1952 translation by Hanako Muraoka and illustrated by Akane Hoshikubo, began serialization in Enterbrain’s B’s Log Comic online magazine in January 2025.
These releases provide fans with a mix of action-packed adventure and heartwarming narratives, promising hours of entertainment and emotional engagement.
