Every Captain in Fire Force Ranked by Power and Influence

Atsushi Ohkubo’s masterpiece delivers a stunning visual experience since the anime is based on flames, rendered into a vivid spectrum of colors. While Shinra Kusakabe is the main protagonist of the show, he definitely has more room to grow into the most potent character in the anime.

When it comes to powerful characters in Fire Force, Benimaru Shinmon and Leonard Burns are two of the strongest. The common link between them, apart from being the strongest, is their role as captains. All the captains in Fire Force have their specialties, making them unique. Here is a list of all the Captains in Fire Force, ranked by power and influence.

1. Benimaru Shinmon

• Affiliation: Captain of Special Fire Force Company 7
• Abilities: Flame Manipulation, Overwhelming Fire Strength, Advanced Physical Combat Skills, Extraordinary Speed & Strength, Breath of Life
• Anime Debut: Season 1 Episode 10

Benimaru Shinmon is one of the strongest characters in the Fire Force anime, and his overall stats make him rank above all other captains. He is the only one among the captains to have Second and Third Generation Pyrokinetic abilities. Not only does he excel in supernatural abilities, but his physical prowess also remains unmatched. His reflexes, durability, speed, and strength have earned him the nickname of “Asakusa’s King of Destruction,” alongside his other nickname, “The Mightiest Soldier.”

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2. Leonard Burns

• Affiliation: Captain of Special Fire Force Company 1
• Abilities: Flame Manipulation, High Durability, High Physical Combat Skills, Immense Strength.
• Anime Debut: Season 1 Episode 3

Leonard Burns’ tough personality and leadership qualities make him one of the best captains in Fire Force. His muscular build leaves a great first impression, and it only gets better with all the abilities he possesses. Being a third-generation pyrokinetic ability user, his flames are fatal to his enemies. Leonard Burns wears an eye patch, which burns when he is ready to use his abilities to the fullest. However, it is yet to be revealed the extent of his abilities, which leaves room for him to get more potent.

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3. Gustav Honda

• Affiliation: Captain of Special Fire Force Company 2
• Abilities: Flame Manipulation, High Durability, Incredible Strength, Incredible Speed.
• Anime Debut: Season 1 Episode 10

Gustav Honda is also a third-generation pyrokinetic ability user. While Gustav may give off a comic vibe, he is actually much stronger than he appears. There is not much variation in his attacks, but his one-hit techniques are quite fatal. He has a bald spot on his head, which he fires up and head-butts his enemies. It has been used to knock down giant infernals, which shows the intensity of his abilities. Gustav Honda is dressed in a military uniform since he is affiliated with the Imperial Army of Tokyo.

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4. Akitaru Obi

• Affiliation: Captain of Special Fire Force Company 8
• Abilities: Superhuman Strength
• Anime Debut: Season 1 Episode 1

Akitaru Obi is one of the two non-powered humans in the Fire Force to have reached the rank of captain. Even though he has no pyrokinetic abilities, he has great leadership qualities and strength that can make even the strongest pyrokinetic users jealous. Even though he is a non-powered human, his physicality makes him withstand attacks from strong flame users. He can lift weights much heavier than his bodyweight, making him one of the strongest individuals in Fire Force. Akitaru Obi is a kind-hearted person and has maintained his physical prowess through heavy workout sessions.

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5. Hibana

• Affiliation: Captain of Special Fire Force Company 5
• Abilities: Flame Manipulation, Heat Manipulation
• Anime Debut: Season 1 Episode 4

Hibana is a third-generation pyrokinetic ability user and is shown to have a diverse range of attacks. Apart from having temperature and flame manipulation, she can make her targets unable to launch attacks by making them dizzy. One of her most potent abilities includes the creation of Cherry Blossom flames, which, upon coming in contact with an individual, leave a scar or an injury. Initially, she was portrayed as an antagonist due to her dislike of Company 5. Hibana often utilizes her knowledge, along with her ignition abilities, to make them more fatal. However, the only weakness is that she is vulnerable to combat-style attacks.

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Also Read: 10 Strongest Characters in Fire Force, Ranked

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6. Kayoko Huang

• Affiliation: Captain of Special Fire Force Company 6
• Abilities: Ultraspeed Healing
• Anime Debut: Season 1 Episode 10

Kayoko Huang may seem to be useful in the offensive, but she still remains a crucial part of the Fire Force based on her healing abilities and influence. She is a third-generation pyrokinetic ability user and the head doctor of Company 6 hospital. She can use her abilities to heal severe injuries in quick succession, making the individual return to their former self. While others are more involved in causing damage to others, Kayoko Huang makes sure that the members are in perfect shape to cause the damage.

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7. Giovanni

• Affiliation: Captain of Special Fire Force Company 3
• Abilities: Flame Manipulation, Cyborg
• Anime Debut: Season 1 Episode 10

Giovanni is the Captain of Special Fire Force Company 3 and the only captain who isn’t entirely human. He is a cyborg with a metal-based body and always has a tricky way of achieving his targets. Being a cyborg, he has unlimited potential since he can make body modifications according to a situation or add new weapons to his body after experiencing certain weaknesses during fights. He is often referred to as Dr. Giovanni and covers his face with a stitched mask. The mask has a beak in front with the lenses in front of his eyes and a hat over his head.

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8. Soichiro Hague

• Affiliation: Captain of Special Fire Force Company 4
• Abilities: High Physical Combat Skills
• Anime Debut: Season 1 Episode 10

Like Akitaru Obi, Soichiro Hague is a non-powered human and the oldest member of the Fire Force. His experience made him one of the fiercest warriors in the Fire Defence Agency. He wears a suit along with glasses, and has short white hair. Soichiro used safety wires as weapons to restrain opponents from using ignition abilities, and he has a strong build compared to someone of his age. Soichiro has three scars across his face, and they are crucial to him since they helped him experience an Adolla Link.

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