On April 9, 2025, the official website and X (formerly known as Twitter) account for the anime series Fire Force unveiled an exciting preview synopsis along with images for the upcoming season 3 episode 2. This episode, titled Captive, is scheduled to air on Friday, April 11, 2025, at 9:53 am PT (which translates to Saturday, April 12, 2025, at 1:53 am JST), as part of the Animeism programming block on TBS, MBS, CBS, and other key networks.
In the previous episode, Captain Akitaru Obi of Special Fire Force Company 8 faced a challenging situation when he reported his findings to the chief of the Tokyo Fire Defense Agency. Unexpectedly, the Tokyo Imperial Army interrupted the meeting, arresting Obi in the process. The episode also revealed that Obi caught a glimpse of members from the White Clad organization waiting outside the office, raising tension levels significantly.
Meanwhile, Captain Leonard Burns received orders from Raffles III to form an alliance with the White Clad. Initially viewing the White Clad as adversaries, Burns ultimately chose to align with their cause, even going so far as to implant an infernal bug on Akitaru Obi.
Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers from Fire Force season 3 episode 2.
Insights from the Preview: Joker Aids in Crafting a Rescue Plan for Akitaru Obi
The synopsis for Fire Force season 3 episode 2 hints that Special Fire Force Company 8 will make determined efforts to rescue their captain, Akitaru Obi, who has been detained by the Tokyo Imperial Army under Leonard Burns’s directive. Burns, who underwent a Divine Conversion, has pledged his loyalty to the Evangelist.
Interestingly, the White Clad plans to use Obi as bait to draw out Shinra Kusakabe, the bearer of the Adolla Burst. This shocking partnership between the White Clad and the Tokyo Empire complicates matters for Shinra and his friends, who now find themselves branded as traitors. Given the Empire’s pervasive surveillance, it is imperative for Shinra and his allies to establish a secure base to devise a strategy for Obi’s rescue.
As revealed in the preview, the episode is set to feature Joker—an enigmatic figure who will likely play a crucial role in aiding Shinra and his companions from the Fire Force Company 8. It is anticipated that Licht will introduce Joker to the team. With his experience in evading the Imperial Army, Joker is ideally suited to assist Shinra in the mission to rescue Akitaru Obi.
It seems that Joker will advise the members of Company 8 on the necessity of embracing the shadows to succeed in their rescue operation.
The preview images for Fire Force season 3 episode 2 convey a sense of resilience in Akitaru Obi, who, despite his incarceration, appears undeterred. His faith in his teammates is evident, yet he must also grapple with concern for their safety. Additionally, the images include glimpses of Leonard Burns and Haumea, suggesting that they might have significant roles in the narrative.
As fans look forward to the episode’s airing, the developing plotlines and character dynamics promise to keep audiences engaged and speculating about the fate of their favorite characters.