Fire Force follows Shinra Kusakabe, a young pyrokinetic firefighter determined to become a hero while uncovering the mysteries of spontaneous human combustion in a post-apocalyptic Tokyo. The series delves into themes of heroism, faith versus corruption, the burden of loss, and the power of camaraderie in the face of despair.
This curated collection of 25 canonical quotes highlights emotional depth, character growth, and connections to these core motifs, drawing from a mix of intense battles and reflective moments across various arcs.
Fire soldiers do not leave their comrades behind and run away
Episode Details: (Season 1, Episode 1)
Speaker: Akitaru Obi
Context: Reinforces themes of unbreakable loyalty during a tense rescue, showcasing Obi’s leadership growth and emotional resolve to protect his team.
Having a sense of fear allows you to make cool headed decisions. Just… don’t chicken out because of it
Episode Details: (Season 1, Episode 1)
Speaker: Akitaru Obi
Context: Delivered in a high-stakes training moment, it highlights Obi’s development as a mentor, emphasizing courage amid fear for heroic themes.
I smile whenever I feel tense
Episode Details: (Season 1, Episode 1)
Speaker: Shinra Kusakabe
Context: Reveals Shinra’s trauma response in a vulnerable introduction, connecting to themes of inner strength and personal growth through adversity.
Heroes always arrive from the skies
Episode Details: (Season 1, Episode 1)
Speaker: Shinra Kusakabe
Context: Spoken during a dramatic aerial rescue, it underscores Shinra’s heroic aspirations and emotional drive to overcome his “devil” stigma.
Sometimes you see things, by closing your eyes
Episode Details: (Season 1, Episode 2)
Speaker: Arthur Boyle
Context: In a peaceful training reflection, it illustrates Arthur’s delusional yet insightful worldview, tying to themes of perception and self-belief.
I ain’t no friggin’ demon! What I am going to become though, is a hero!
Episode Details: (Season 1, Episode 1)
Speaker: Shinra Kusakabe
Context: A defiant outburst in battle, marking Shinra’s emotional turning point from outcast to aspiring savior, linked to heroism themes.
You need fear in your heart to reason calmly. But never cross that line and become a mere coward
Episode Details: (Season 1, Episode 1)
Speaker: Akitaru Obi
Context: Advises during an infernal confrontation, showing Obi’s mature guidance and the theme of balanced fear in character resilience.
The luminous blue stripes that ring our bodies are the ties that bind friends together in the world of flame and smoke. Never break them
Episode Details: (Season 1, Episode 1)
Speaker: Akitaru Obi
Context: In a moment of team unity amid chaos, it emphasizes camaraderie’s emotional weight, fostering Obi’s arc as a unifying leader.
We’ll never know unless I try
Episode Details: (Season 1, Episode 1)
Speaker: Shinra Kusakabe
Context: Uttered before a risky maneuver, it reflects Shinra’s determination and growth, connecting to perseverance themes in uncertain times.
If you pray with all your heart, you can find comfort, and people have been saved by it
Episode Details: (Season 1, Episode unknown)
Speaker: Iris
Context: A serene faith-sharing scene, highlighting Iris’s nurturing development and the series’ exploration of spirituality’s comforting impact.
Everyone is equal before the round table. Don’t sweat it
Episode Details: (Season 1, Episode unknown)
Speaker: Arthur Boyle
Context: In a lighthearted team interaction, it reveals Arthur’s chivalric ideals, tying to equality themes and his coping mechanism for abandonment.
You do know, don’t you, that there is no God, let alone heroes in this world?
Episode Details: (Season 1, Episode 6)
Speaker: Princess Hibana
Context: During a confrontational battle, it exposes Hibana’s cynical worldview, marking her arc toward redemption and challenging faith themes.
I will get back up as often as it takes, and each time, I won’t be beaten
Episode Details: (Season 1, Episode unknown)
Speaker: Shinra Kusakabe
Context: In a grueling fight, it showcases Shinra’s resilient spirit and emotional growth, embodying perseverance against overwhelming despair.
In this world, you either burn or get burned. Go ahead and pray to the God of salvation you favor so much
Episode Details: (Season 1, Episode 6)
Speaker: Princess Hibana
Context: Taunting in combat, it underscores Hibana’s ruthless evolution and the series’ tension between survival and religious corruption.
Never show your weapons in front of the next of kin. if you can’t do that, then I don’t want you in my unit
Episode Details: (Season 1, Episode 2)
Speaker: Akitaru Obi
Context: A stern rule in a somber aftermath, highlighting Obi’s compassionate leadership and themes of empathy in duty.
Exploiting and outsmarting others for your own success, and looking down on the foolish slugs from above. What you see from up there is Impotent gravel!
Episode Details: (Season 1, Episode unknown)
Speaker: Princess Hibana
Context: In a power struggle, it reveals Hibana’s ambitious drive, connecting to corruption themes and her path to humility.
People will become strong only for themselves. For their own sake. Without being strong, you cry for salvation!
Episode Details: (Season 1, Episode 6)
Speaker: Princess Hibana
Context: Mocking weakness in battle, it illustrates Hibana’s harsh philosophy, tying to self-reliance themes and her eventual character shift.
First you must think about how to start. If you don’t do that, you’ll never understand
Episode Details: (Season 1, Episode 18)
Speaker: Victor Licht
Context: In a strategic planning moment, it emphasizes initiative, reflecting Licht’s analytical growth and themes of proactive heroism.
As a sister, and our lovable Iris, violence does not become you
Episode Details: (Season 1, Episode unknown)
Speaker: Maki Oze
Context: Gentle admonishment in a calm scene, showing Maki’s protective nature and emotional bonds within the team.
Right now, I’m lightheaded in reality, and in my mind, so misguided or not, I can be a hero, too
Episode Details: (Season 1, Episode unknown)
Speaker: Shinra Kusakabe
Context: Amid self-doubt in reflection, it captures Shinra’s vulnerable determination, linking to themes of flawed heroism and inner conflict.
How can you call yourself a hero like this? Let me open your eyes and show you how pathetic you are
Episode Details: (Season 1, Episode unknown)
Speaker: Princess Hibana
Context: Provocative in a heated clash, it highlights Hibana’s antagonism, foreshadowing her development through challenged ideals.
I’ll keep my promise
Episode Details: (Season 1, Episode unknown)
Speaker: Shinra Kusakabe
Context: Vow during an emotional flashback, underscoring Shinra’s unwavering resolve and ties to loss and redemption themes.
For someone who showed up so enthusiastic about being a hero, to stumble and fall over a little heat wave is laughable
Episode Details: (Season 1, Episode unknown)
Speaker: Princess Hibana
Context: Derisive in battle, it exposes heroism’s fragility, connecting to Hibana’s arc and broader corruption motifs.
Iris, sit there and watch your allies from the 8th get burned up
Episode Details: (Season 1, Episode unknown)
Speaker: Princess Hibana
Context: Cruel taunt in conflict, amplifying emotional stakes and Hibana’s villainous phase before her faith-driven turnaround.
I will burn gravel lesser than myself to cinders until they are consumed, and stand on their ashes to rise even higher
Episode Details: (Season 1, Episode unknown)
Speaker: Princess Hibana
Context: Ambitious declaration in a power play, illustrating Hibana’s ruthless climb and eventual growth toward team-oriented heroism.
