Fire Force is set to captivate its audience once again with the release of Season 3, Episode 3 on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at 1:53 AM JST. This eagerly anticipated episode will air on TBS, CBC, and various other networks across Japan. Following its broadcast, fans can catch the new episode on Crunchyroll and alternative platforms with English subtitles.
Release Date and Viewing Schedule
According to the official schedules, the highly anticipated Episode 3 of Fire Force Season 3 will hit screens on: April 19, 2025, at 1:53 AM JST. For viewers in different time zones, the release is translated into earlier viewing times for most international audiences on April 18, 2025.
Specialized Viewing Times
| Time Zone | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific Standard Time | Friday, April 18, 2025 | 11 AM |
| Central Standard Time | Friday, April 18, 2025 | 1 PM |
| Eastern Standard Time | Friday, April 18, 2025 | 2 PM |
| Brazil Standard Time | Friday, April 18, 2025 | 3 PM |
| Greenwich Mean Time | Friday, April 18, 2025 | 7 PM |
| Central European Time | Friday, April 18, 2025 | 8 PM |
| Indian Standard Time | Friday, April 18, 2025 | 11:30 PM |
| Philippine Standard Time | Saturday, April 19, 2025 | 2 AM |
| Australian Central Standard Time | Saturday, April 19, 2025 | 3:30 AM |
Where to Watch
For avid anime enthusiasts in Japan, Fire Force Season 3 Episode 3 will air on channels such as MBS, TBS, CBC, and others. Additionally, viewers in Japan can find the episode on Netflix.
For international fans, excluding regions like Japan, China, Hong Kong, Macau, Malaysia, and Taiwan, the episode will be available on Crunchyroll, with a subscription required to view.
Recap of Season 3 Episode 2
The last episode unfolds with Shinra Kusakabe revealing the Empire’s sinister scheme to implant Akitaru Obi with an infernal insect through an Adolla Link connected to Captain Leonard Burns. In a sense of urgency, Hinawa alerts everyone about an imminent military raid on their HQ, compelling the team to act swiftly. Shinra communicates his vision of impending danger, propelling the team into action.
A flashback further deepens the narrative, showcasing fond memories of Hinawa and Akitaru Obi from the early days of Company 8, where Akitaru aspired to forge a unit that cherished life. Meanwhile, Akitaru awaits rescue in a prison cell, maintaining his physical prowess while his comrades strategize a rescue mission against the Empire’s forces.
During this operation, Licht introduces the team to Joker, asserting their shared mission against Spontaneous Human Combustion as Dark Heroes. Joker leads them to his base in the Nether, where they hatch a rescue plan with valuable intel about Akitaru’s precarious situation at Fuchu Prison.
The tension escalates as they rally the necessary support and equipment. Hinawa expresses his doubts about trusting Joker, but Licht insists that their paths toward trust are aligned. Meanwhile, Shinra reflects on his newfound alliance with Joker while both are compelled to save Akitaru from impending doom.
Gold, a formidable Destroyer, confronts Akitaru at Fuchu Prison, revealing the Empire’s intention to free him at a cost—transforming him into an Infernal. The episode climaxes with Shinra and Joker proceeding towards the prison’s depths, supported by Vulcan and the rest of the team as they prepare for an intense rescue operation.
As they reach their destination, the White Clad members impeded Akitaru’s freedom, leaving Shinra resolved to emerge as the true hero in this rescue mission.
Expectations for Episode 3
With the mounting tension from the previous episode, Fire Force Season 3 Episode 3 is poised to showcase a pivotal encounter between Shinra and Leonard Burns. Viewers can anticipate confrontations that will unravel the enigmatic reasons behind Leonard’s alliance with the White Clad.
As Company 8 braces for battle against the menacing Destroyers, the upcoming episode promises to deliver adrenaline-pumping action sequences and character dynamics that will keep fans glued to their screens.