On March 21, 2025, excitement surged within the anime community as the creators of the Fire Force season 3 unveiled three new voice cast members for the anime’s climactic final season. Among the trio, Yuko Sanpei, renowned for her role as Ui Ui in the critically acclaimed series Jujutsu Kaisen, stands out as a notable addition.
This announcement adds to a growing list of newly revealed characters featured prominently in the upcoming season, primarily from the antagonistic faction known as the White-Clad. The eagerly awaited first part of the final season is set to premiere in Japan on April 5, 2025, with the second part slated for release in January 2026.
New Cast Members Announced Ahead of Fire Force Season 3 Premiere
Joining the Fire Force ensemble for season 3 are Shiji Kawada, voicing the character Stream; Masaya Matsukaze, who will portray Furakuchu; and Yuko Sanpei as Faeire. Among these new voices, Sanpei’s previous acclaim from Jujutsu Kaisen positions her as the most recognizable figure. Similarly, Kawada is known for his portrayal of Shino Aburame in Naruto, while Matsukaze is celebrated for bringing to life Illumi Zoldyck from Hunter x Hunter.
The announcement was made through the official X (formerly Twitter) account for the series, which also covered previously unveiled cast members, Yoko Hikasa as Gold, and Masaki Aizawa as Dragbon. Hikasa has gained popularity for her role as Rias Gremory in High School DxD, while Aizawa is recognized for his performances in One Piece as Wiper and Hajime no Ippo as Eiji Date.
Fire Force season 3 remains in the capable hands of David Production, the studio behind its previous seasons. Notable changes within the production team include the appointment of Sei Tsuguta as the supervising scriptwriter, and Mika Yamamoto, who takes on the role of sub-character designer. The direction of animation sees Yoshihiro Yoshioka and Mariko Kubo join Yumenosuke Tokuda as chief animation directors, while Yumi Horikoshi steps in as the new art director, accompanied by Koji Kodera as the CG director.
In further production updates, Ryo Ohashi transitions from roles in VFX and 3D CG to the position of VFX supervisor. Natsuki Takei has also been promoted to the role of compositing director of photography. Fans can look forward to the opening theme titled “High Flame” by Queen Bee, while the ending theme “Urusiren” is crafted by Umeda Cypher.
Mark your calendars for April 5, 2025, as Fire Force season 3 is set to air in Japan at 1:53 AM JST on networks like MBS, TBS, and CBC, followed by wider distribution on other platforms. For viewers in Japan, Netflix will provide exclusive access immediately following the initial broadcast. International audiences can catch the series on Crunchyroll, available across North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, and the CIS regions.