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Atsushi Ohkubo’s Fire Force may have different stories going on at the same time, but everything revolves around the Great Cataclysm. It led to the beginning of humans harnessing fire force and unlocking different abilities with fire as their source of energy. The Great Cataclysm is on every character’s mind, be it the protagonists or the antagonists. While the former is trying to prevent the occurrence of another Great Cataclysm, the latter is hell-bent on turning the world into Adolla through its recurrence. But what exactly is the Great Cataclysm, and why is it so crucial in Fire Force? Well, to know the answers, keep on reading!
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What is the Great Cataclysm in Fire Force?
The Great Cataclysm took place almost 250 years ago, from the present year, 198. During the incident, flames exploded throughout the world, destroying most parts of the planet and leaving it uninhabitable. The incident was so massive that continents were torn down, with multiple countries getting completely obliterated. Adolla Burst, or the flames that caused the destruction, originated in Adolla, and it was all The Evangelist’s wish. The Evangelist specifically targeted Japan, as it had the largest number of atheists. With less spiritual roots, it was easier for them and their underlings to manipulate the country after the incident.
As a result, Japan was less affected in comparison to other countries. Because of the Great Cataclysm, the Tokyo Empire saw a massive number of migrations, which led to several cultural changes. Shinra Kusakabe and Inca Kasugatani, the Fourth Pillar and Fifth Pillar, experienced the pre-cataclysm world, and even though it looked the same, there was something different about it. When compared to the present time, it was weird and eerie as there was no Spontaneous Human Combustion. They broke the fourth wall and experienced how the world of Fire Force came about and their drawings on paper. They saw the real world, which was technologically quite advanced, but would soon face its doom through the Great Cataclysm.
What was the effect of the Great Cataclysm?
Apart from causing massive destruction, the Great Cataclysm distorted the structure of the world. It granted the animals the potential to speak while the humans suffered from Spontaneous Human Combustion. During Spontaneous Human Combustion, humans would randomly start burning. While few people were able to control the flames and harness the energy to become pyrokinetic, others became mindless infernals and caused destruction.
Aftermath of the Great Cataclysm
The Great Cataclysm left a massive scar on humans, but Sumire Sugita, the Seventh Pillar, exclaimed that the incident did not reach its full potential and failed to burn everything away. One of the reasons for this was the lack of pillars. Each pillar represents a negative emotion, and all eight pillars’ power was required to make the incident a success.
Since the Great Cataclysm causes destruction, it needs those negative emotions to fuel its magnitude. As a result, the Evangelist and White Clad are trying to cause another Great Cataclysm since all eight pillars have been located. Fortunately, there is a way to counter events. Since it is fuelled by negative emotions, hope and positivity are the key to countering it.
Also Read: How Fire Force Used Raffles I to Hide the Evangelist’s Grand Plan
The Fire Force anime series is available to stream on Crunchyroll.
Priyanko is currently pursuing his Master’s in Economics. He loves to read manga or watch anime in his spare time. He is a massive fan of One Piece, Naruto, and Haikyu. Amidst the Great Pirating Era, he wishes to become the greatest Hokage, even though he is short.
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