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Sep 11, 2020 10:40 AM
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This episode gave me an eerie vibe especially at the 7th Division.

However, I think this is an important episode given the story buildup especially from behind the scenes. And it reminded me that Benimaru is still such a badass in the show.
Sep 11, 2020 11:27 AM
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Joker is here. It's been a while since we saw him.

Benimaru taking down those disciples like they are nothing. They have some weird hairstyles tho.

Sep 11, 2020 11:28 AM
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The dynamic dual lol
Can't wait to see how strong the joker is
Sep 11, 2020 11:44 AM
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It's not even half of the season 2 but I already wish Fire Force is the pillar of shounen anime.

Even though the 8th department is mostly easygoing, I'm surprised how well-constructed they have when they carry a mission, and even end up with a proper record to Captain and to higher rankers.

And now there's some social commentary element that raise the stake even higher, the line between the good and the truth, remind me of superhero genre, MHA included, and that is a good thing.

I hope the author change his mind and make this a long, epic manga. Though in this era you can have a manga that is long or popular but not both at the same time unlike manga that start two decade ago that still ongoing today.
Sep 11, 2020 11:45 AM
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Joker and Benimaru best tag team. The look on Ruffles face when they announce that Beni’s attacking “we didn’t do anything to him yet” lmao

“Fuck the holy church of Sol” banger episode man. This is where enen’s story really gets going. Peak fiction.
Sep 11, 2020 11:46 AM
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I love this duo lmfaooo plus it helps that they're voiced by two of my favourite VAs.

Who's the bigger badass Shinmon or Joker?

"Kicking disciple ass in the house of God" is the new cool sit down
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Sep 11, 2020 11:46 AM
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Man what an episode. We get some needed story building so that the damn "anime elitists" can't complain about the story of this show. Also, I found the censorship by Joker odd but I don't hate it. The whole scene with the pope talking to the bishops about Benimaru seemed a little forced as he attacked right after that episode. Anyways super excited for the next episode.
Sep 11, 2020 12:02 PM
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"truth is justice" - Joker



but damn Benimaru got knock out so early there huh
Sep 11, 2020 12:07 PM
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The hidden lore of Fire Force is getting exciting.

My little mini theory how Benimaru, Joker and Burns were triplets went down the drain.

Joker is such an assuming character, he's freaking amazing. And the Benimaru/Joker tag team is amazing.

And damn Benimaru got knocked out pretty easily.
Sep 11, 2020 12:08 PM
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So we are getting Benimaru's backstory next episode, huh? And we got even more UE-based CG (especiallu the rain - ooh).
Sep 11, 2020 12:08 PM

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Aaaah, Beni, what are you doing teaming up with Joker?! They make an awesome duo, no denying it, but this is not gonna end well! It was so reckless of him to join Joker in attacking the Temple but seems like there's more to the hostility between Beni & the Holy Sol Temple judging by what the priest said about the 'Destroying God Shinmon'
Sep 11, 2020 12:15 PM

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I did not expect Benimaru and Joker to be a couple, I was expecting a meeting in a direct battle, now to wait as they meet the first commander and the ties that are in between! But first we will have to see the fortuitous monk mash a commander and someone similar, I do not think that Benimaru died, only that he was left unconscious, just like the power of the captain that boils the body.

Licht reminds me of 'L' from Death Note, I don't know if someone else noticed the mug with the broken edge, I think Viktor has bitten it, this from so much anxiety to know the truth. Well, they need to wait 3 years before doing something, so it's time for the chainless dogs to do something.

A good episode to open the next arc, I look forward to the next chapter

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Sep 11, 2020 12:43 PM
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Beni and Joker: I did not know I wanted this until I saw it.
Sep 11, 2020 1:33 PM
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Ok, so we have Licht who probably anytime soon would become this very crazy madman that he would do something sinister to broadcast the truth out there, we have Shinra whose eagerness of wanting to let the masses know about the truth behind the tabernacle, his frustration might even let him join up with them Evangelists...............

So wats up with Benimaru that he is siding with Joker against the Holy Sol Temple????
Sep 11, 2020 1:40 PM

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Joker and Benimaru are back! and the badass of the series comes to show who is the boss...

Interesting episode, mainly to build more details in the plot just like the first one in previous arc.

Good action scenes and jus waiting for more next week (and hopefully more revelations)
Sep 11, 2020 2:08 PM

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Now that's what I'm talking about. execpt for the ending, indeed lame xD

Beni and Joker outlaw mode.

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Sep 11, 2020 3:03 PM

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I love this duo lmfaooo plus it helps that they're voiced by two of my favourite VAs.

Who's the bigger badass Shinmon or Joker?

"Kicking disciple ass in the house of God" is the new cool sit down


Totally right ;D cant wait too see next ep
Sep 11, 2020 3:30 PM
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David Production didn't really exert effort animating the small fry lol.

Next episode's going to awesome, for sure!
Sep 11, 2020 4:47 PM
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I didn't think I'd like the duo of Joker and Benimaru as much as I did. Though I don't remember what exactly Benimaru's problem with the church was in season 1, so I don't really get why he tagged with Joker. Can anyone remind me?
Sep 11, 2020 7:59 PM

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Expected more....

I hope next episode gets better with this Duo...

...im sure it will.
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Sep 11, 2020 9:17 PM

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Ayyy Beni and Joker together, now this will be great.
Sep 11, 2020 9:38 PM

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That was a great episode, and the whole aesthetic of the episode was really great. Licht is a very interesting character and the reason Joker took a liking to him was definitely because they have the same ideals. Though Joker and Benimaru team up is something that I didn't expect, Joker and Benimaru are definitely the most badass characters in the show so, it's great to see more of these 2.

That bleeping of the f word though lmao. This next few episodes is about to be fire.
Sep 11, 2020 10:53 PM

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Damn, what an anticlimactic way to cut short the increasing badassery of one of your characters.

Rather interesting episode in terms of world building and characterization. It's been a while since the last time I saw Joker so I'm glad to know he will become more relevant for the plot. Was seriously missing such gray character.

On the other hand, Licht also received more background info regarding his motivations and desire to always find the truth. A pretty intriguing mindset, I must say. Especially after hearing his statement about the truth being the only thing one can trust. Makes me want to know more about his past and stuff.
Sep 12, 2020 12:08 AM

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Best episode yet, wonderful directing as well.
Sep 12, 2020 1:25 AM

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meh episode, feels like very little happened

I guess there is just way too much screen time on that dumb introduction, eps go from 20 mins to like 15 mins total only because of that dumb shit.

2/5, there were better eps
Sep 12, 2020 1:29 AM

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omg! what happened to our almighty Beni! That's not Lame! that's BLASPHEMY!!!
Looks like it's up to our Dark Hero to settle things...or maybe just for now...hehehe
5/5.


Sep 12, 2020 3:42 AM

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Yes Joker is here. Now I'm really curious what he is going to show us.
Benimaru and Joker teaming up is a great side to see.
I'm really digging the story build up in this episode.
Also want to know what Light has up his sleeves.
Sep 12, 2020 5:22 AM
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Joker and Benimaru really fits as pairs. They really toned up the build up the story now. I hope that they will reach
Sep 12, 2020 7:18 AM
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Finally, Licht had a solid role and gave a great explanations about his past. Its had been a huge questions of me, what was the real deal with these profesor dude, and his role in the same path with Joker. However, its turned out to be good, way more than i thought. He had a same mission, to be a hero, without even mention the true meaning of it. Great dillema!

Licht seriously had some serious issues in the past. About the truth that was covered up by the Tokyo empire, including the Holy Sol Temple and Haijima Industries at a large scale. By working in the Haijima Industry was the only way for him to uncover the ultimate truth, about the great cataclysm, the phenomenon of human combustion, and so on. But, its just turned out in a failure. Of course they would burnt up Licht's paper, and cover up the truth. He unsatisfied. Luckily, he met the hero of darkness. My man, Joker. Ah, its so glad, finally he became another hero, for the fire forces series. By having the same vision, they actually intend to dismantle the darkness of the Holy Sol temple, together with the help of another stray dogs, Benimaru.

The duo stray dogs, the dark hero, or whatever Joker wanted to called them, just so badass to even started with. They even did not care about being interupted with the first division of fire forces. But, hell, they needed to leaked the truth in fast, within the obvious lies that Holy Sol temple had in the past. Its easy. They comically blasted them off was just so hilarious to see. Ofc its in the same mood with the roof top part scene. Now i just liking these duo more than Shinra and Arthur. Sorry, boys, lmao.

Now, with every episodes counting too short lately. They might ended up with the Joker story arc, and the last outcome might ended up by meeting with Burn, as mentioned at the opening sequence? Let see, then. Ah, its feel such a slow pace. But its still enjoyable. So, yeah, no complain about it. It just served as a decent episode of fire forces, as always. Lets see how they progressed with that shit, and explained the fuck was happen to Beni....
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Sep 12, 2020 10:06 AM

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Very nice episode. New bromance is starting?
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Sep 12, 2020 1:34 PM
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This is the best episode since the beginning of the show.
No unnecessary jokes.
No unnecessary fan service.
No unnecessary talking animals.
Just pure emotions, plot, and animetography.
Sep 12, 2020 3:35 PM

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It´s time for Joker and Benimaru to act. What happened at the end? God this keeps getting better
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Sep 12, 2020 4:16 PM

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AnimeNerd99 said:
I didn't think I'd like the duo of Joker and Benimaru as much as I did. Though I don't remember what exactly Benimaru's problem with the church was in season 1, so I don't really get why he tagged with Joker. Can anyone remind me?


Everything was explained in this episode. In short: Benimaru doesn't believe in their god, but helps the Joker because he feels there is something wrong with this religion. (He could smell blood from Amaterasu) In addition, he is called a heretic and his squad used to have a hard time. The church put pressure on them to accept faith in the god Sol. Watch the end of this episode one more time. Benimaru talks about his ideas and why he helps Joker
Sep 12, 2020 9:00 PM

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Man have I've been waiting for this. Like as soon as I saw the announcement for season 2, I've just been eagerly waiting for this arc.

The two of them make such a great duo, more in the sense of just being completely op but also cause they're cool as hell. And the rain just makes theme even cooler.

I'm so excited for these next couple of episodes, they're gonna be so good. Or should I say, fire.



Sep 12, 2020 10:28 PM

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A great episode. Nice to finally see Joker again, whom the next episode may be focused on...hopefully. Benimaru was a total badass with those elite bodyguards. Lol, the way Joker went from cool to lame. The story keeps getting interesting.

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Sep 13, 2020 6:52 AM

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Some gorgeous visuals and scenes early on this episode. Feel bad for the sister when they gave there report, although luckily the captain knew just what to say. Religion is easily corruptible by those who wield its power, but that's not say belief in its good is wrong.

Awesome eps!
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Sep 13, 2020 7:30 AM

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Damn that episode was hype as hell. And I'm also very happy about that Benimaru screentime.
Sep 13, 2020 12:39 PM

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With the uncovering of the Chinese Peninsula arc and the Eight Pillars, the fault within the Holy Sol Temple starts to show up with having relations to the Evangelist. But saying and believing it are 2 different matters. And Arthur's smart-aleck answer that's fact-checked by Licht to prove the false teachings, it'll be a LONG way to reach their goal.

Nice to see Benimaru and "Dark Hero" Joker back, but even more surprisingly as a team working together to take down the Holy Sol Temple. This is even more evident for Licht, who's fighting his own sense of justice: his and Joker's justcause.

And what an entrance from Benimaru to make a scene like that. Joker cussing the church like it's normal is just so like him. But Benimaru already K.O.ed before the real challenge could begin...what lameness.

It's gonna be fire even with just Joker. Greatness awaits the anticipation.

Sep 13, 2020 1:37 PM

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This was a good episode. I like Joker and Licht, so I’m curious to know more about them. The ending part was just stupid, what was that for?
Sep 13, 2020 3:50 PM

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This ep was kinda boring. Nothing happened really.
Sep 13, 2020 4:15 PM

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Can't believe Joker managed to convinced Shinmon just like that. And I was gonna say it's cause he's so powerful he just don't care what anybody thinks and just does whatever. But then a blow dart out of nowhere knocked him out, so that means surprise attack works huh
Sep 13, 2020 8:33 PM

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This is getting pretty intense now, Benimaru went all in xD I wonder if Joker will fight or will try to escape...
Licht's backstory was pretty interesting, now his motivation makes sense.

Would be epic if Shinra joined the fight with the whole 8th squad.
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Sep 13, 2020 9:00 PM

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Miyano Mamoru just has that voice that draw you in. I love hearing him voice act and he is perfect for Benimaru. He's quite famous for voicing charismatic characters. Benimaru is both charismatic and badass and having Miyano Mamoru as his seiyuu is just the perfect blend.
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Sep 14, 2020 5:17 AM

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F*** the holy temple🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣kickin disciples ass' in the church🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Sep 14, 2020 11:31 AM
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To think that the sacred flame that serves as the foundation of the state can instead be a hidden weapon that can also be used to kill as well. Pretty big contradiction for the church. Still the fact that the church has done so much for the people really puts the team in a bind. The revelation if accurate will serve to shake the empire to its core and shatter the peace of society forever. The insight into Licht's past though sure was insightful. Never pegged him for being a seeker of truth though. It certainly is odd seeing Joker see himself as a hero though. Still the teamup of Joker and Benimaru sure is interesting. Takes guts to storm the Seat of the Holy Sol temple. Overall an interesting ep that did well to expand upon both Licht and the power that the state church has over the people of the empire through its long history. Curious at how this little raid goes though as reinforcements will be bound to arrive quickly.
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Sep 14, 2020 2:49 PM

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Perioddd they finally bring Joker back with him teaming with Beni to take down the church. Loved every minute of this episode but they did Beni so wrong by taking him out that early 😭😭😭😭
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Sep 15, 2020 2:59 AM
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So both Joker and Viktor have the same goal, to know the truth. What happened to Benimaru, nap time?

The Holy Sol Temple is surely hiding the truth, using the 1st pillar as the source of power of Amaterasu, and they're using her by force. No wonder she's mad as f!

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Sep 16, 2020 12:08 AM

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It was nice to see an episode with less fight scenes.

The animation in this episode was beautiful, especially the scene where Licht was walking in the rain.

Beni was taken down so quickly, I'm sure he's pretending to be dead.

“F---The Holy Temple” that was the best Joker XD
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Isn't PI supposedly containing all possible combinations of numbers? This was a weird start of the episode..
Oct 31, 2020 12:29 AM

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What a badass team up!

The two are so badass they stand on top of building just for the sake of it.

Joker calling Benimaru a loser at the end made me laugh.
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