‘Fire Force’ season 3 release date, plot predictions: Season 2 finale’s message seemingly confirms production of new episodes

The production of “Fire Force” season 3 has not been announced yet following a major cliffhanger in the second installment’s finale. However, the latest episode also ended with a message that seemingly confirms the series will continue.

‘Fire Force’ season 3 possible release date

Season 2 ended on a bittersweet note as one of the Fire Force captains was killed by a newly introduced White Clad with a golden arm. Hague’s death, however, marked the unification of the entire Fire Force -- including the proto-nationalists of Company 4 -- to make a stand against the White Clads.

The last scene of season 2 featured Company 8 with Captain Obi giving an encouraging speech to his subordinates with regards to an upcoming war against the Evangelist. After the end credits rolled, fans were left with the message またね (mata ne), which roughly translates to, “See you again.” Note that the season 1 finale also concluded with the same message. While the message did not reveal other detail, it was a good indication that “Fire Force” season 3 is in the pipeline.

However, Monsters & Critics suggests that anime fans might be looking at a longer hiatus this time. The report pointed out that David Production, the studio working on the anime adaptation of Atsushi Ohkubo’s manga series, has several projects likely to be released in 2021. It is then expected that “Fire Force” season 3 will not premiere until 2022 or later.

If that is an accurate prediction, it would be the longest hiatus the anime series has seen yet. Seasons 1 and 2 were released only a year apart. Season 2 was announced in December 2019, the same time season 1 concluded. So fans should be on the lookout for an announcement in the coming weeks for any hopes that “Fire Force” season 3 could premiere next year.

‘Fire Force’ season 3 plot: What to expect

As mentioned, the Fire Force units have finally agreed to work together against the Evangelist. This is a breakthrough compared to when the series started and only Company 8 was making real efforts to address the mystery of spontaneous human combustion. However, the new-found alliance will immediately crumble in “Fire Force” season 3 as the White Clads uses a different strategy instead of engaging the Fire Force in a fight.