Episode
Fire Force: At the Center of the World
Overview
After Raffles I is laid to rest, Shinra, Sho, and Iris suddenly disappear along with the rest of the Pillars. And now, with all eight assembled, the Great Cataclysm is only one step away. Even in this hopeless situation, the 8th wants to go look for Shinra and the others, but without any clues, they have no way to take action. Then, someone extends a helping hand to them, but who?
Details
- Series
- Fire Force
- Season
- Season 3
- Episode
- Episode 17
- Air date
- 2026-02-07
- Runtime
- 24 min
Episode context
At the Center of the World is Episode 17 in Season 3 of Fire Force. It aired on 2026-02-07. The runtime is 24 min.
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Episode 16: Savior
The last massive pillar has appeared. Every moment brings the Great Cataclysm closer. Special Fire Force Company 2 pours everything they have into unleashing one powerful blow against the giant Infernal, but it isn't enough. Then the sun sets completely, enveloping the world in darkness and despair. At that moment, a single ray of light appears and Emperor Raffles I descends.
Episode 18: Incantation of Destruction
In order to bring Shinra and the others back, and to prevent the Great Cataclysm, Special Fire Force Company 8 marches on Amaterasu. As Ogun and the others hold the White Clad at bay, Vulcan's team begins investigating inside Amaterasu. Using a map that Joker gave them, they reach the core area. They even successfully unlock the doors to the area, but in that moment, Dr. Giovanni appears.
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Episode 15: Birth
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Episode 19: Those Who Fight Back / The Final Imagining
Dr. Giovanni has become an Infernal and taken over Yu's body. He inserts the key into Amaterasu's power generator and triggers the Great Cataclysm. When he does, the world and the images of Adolla begin to merge into one, and large-scale fires break out all over the Empire. As cries of despair rise from the people, the Special Fire Force soldiers are powerless with no course of action left.
Episode 14: With the Sun at His Back
Upon hearing that the sixth and seventh giant pillars have appeared simultaneously, Fire Force soldiers are dispatched. They attempt to deal with the situation by by borrowing manpower from Haijima and the Imperial Army, but handling two pillars at once proves difficult and they find themselves shorthanded. Just then, Benimaru spots a certain Infernal near the seventh pillar.
Episode 20: Where Hope Is
Colossal fires throw the Tokyo Empire into chaos. Cries of despair from the people spread until they threaten to swallow the Fire Force soldiers, too. At that moment, Obi encourages his comrades to rise up. His words get the fire soldiers get back on their feet, and they begin rescue operations to bring hope to the people. Then, as if to mock them, demons who bring despair to the world appear.
Episode 13: Unaware
Shinra loses consciousness while observing the world before the Great Cataclysm. The next time he wakes, three months have passed and the fifth giant pillar has appeared. On top of all of that, Shinra himself is tied up in an unfamiliar room. Confused by his situation, Shinra begins to panic. Just then, someone arrives.
Episode 21: Dragon and Knight Surge Toward the Heavens
Seeking to settle the score from their last meeting, Arthur challenges Dragon to battle alone. Their fight rages over land, sea, and air. And then, they travel to the surface of the strange moon. In the airless vacuum and extreme cold, Arthur desperately fights back, but then, at last, he collapses. The fate of the world hangs on this battle. Will the Knight King, Arthur, be able to win?
Episode 12: The Madness of the Distant Past
Faerie captures an unconscious Shinra. Sho appears and attacks. Shinra gets advice from a surprising source.
Episode 22: Hero Resurrected
Arthur has exorcised the great despair. Just as everyone wonders if the Great Cataclysm has stopped, the moon begins falling toward Earth. At the same time, Kurono and Joker face off against their doppelgangers. And then, the "strongest demon" also appears.
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Episode 23: Despair Saintess
Shinra and Sho confront Haumea in Adolla. Haumea believes that humanity's collective unconscious harbors a wish for death. She kills Inca and Sumire right in front of Shinra and Sho. The brothers reject Haumea's words and launch an attack, but for some reason their blows don't reach her.