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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 10
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 4 hours
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- January 14, 2023 – March 18, 2023
- Season
- Winter 2023
- Source
- Other source
- Studio
- Signal.MD
- Director
- Junji Nishimura
- Original creator
- Rieko Hinata
- Music
- Kenji Kawai
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or Older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 61/100
- Also known as
- The Firecatcher Lord
- Score across sites
- 6.73/10
Estimated watch time
4h
⚡ 2 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Female Protagonist86%Steampunk83%Post-Apocalyptic83%Animals80%Wilderness79%Class Struggle79%Philosophy79%Environmental79%Male Protagonist79%Rural70%
TVFINISHED2023 WINTER6.1 / 10 AniList score
The Fire Hunter
火狩りの王• Hikari no Ou
Synopsis
Outside the magical barriers lies a world overrun by fiery beasts known as Flame Demons, and the only ones who can protect humanity are the Fire Hunters. In the dark woods where the beasts roam is where Touko, a young villager, is rescued from attack by one of these skilled trackers, Koushi. But their meeting was no accident, and a new destiny begins. (Source: Crunchyroll)
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Should you watch The Fire Hunter?
Only if you enjoy action, adventure and drama, especially stories with female protagonist, steampunk, post-apocalyptic.
Reception is lukewarm: 61/100 on AniList, with 22% of 4.9K ratings at 8/10 or higher.
22.8% of viewers drop it before the end, more than most, so give it a few episodes to see if it clicks.
At about 4 hours in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
10 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Rieko Hinata
- Director
- Junji Nishimura
- Series composition
- Mamoru Oshii
- Character design
- Takuya Saitou
- Music
- Kenji Kawai
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. The Fire Hunter is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: The Fire Hunter Season 2 (2024)
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Usotsuki” by Leo Ieiri · eps 1-10
Endings (1)
- ED1“Mada Tooku ni Iru” by Maaya Sakamoto · eps 1-7
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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The Fire Hunter FAQ
How many episodes does The Fire Hunter have?
The Fire Hunter has 10 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 4 hours in total.
How long does it take to watch The Fire Hunter?
About 4 hours back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 5 days; at one hour a day, about 4 days.
Is The Fire Hunter finished?
Yes. The Fire Hunter has finished airing — the final episode aired March 18, 2023.
Is there a season 2 of The Fire Hunter?
Yes — the story continues in The Fire Hunter Season 2 (2024).
Where do I start The Fire Hunter?
Start here: The Fire Hunter is the first entry, followed by The Fire Hunter Season 2.
Is The Fire Hunter based on a other source?
Yes. The Fire Hunter adapts the other source by Rieko Hinata.
Who animated The Fire Hunter?
The Fire Hunter was animated by Signal.MD and directed by Junji Nishimura.
Who sings the opening of The Fire Hunter?
The opening, "Usotsuki", is performed by Leo Ieiri.
Where can I watch The Fire Hunter?
The Fire Hunter is listed on Crunchyroll, iQ. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.