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炎炎ノ消防隊 [Enen no Shouboutai] #14
Fire Force, Vol. 14
WELCOME TO THE OASIS Shinra and the other soldiers working Operation Chinese Landing have arrived at the Oasis, a mysterious forest thriving in the middle of a barren wasteland. But what’s even more surprising than the talking animals that live there is the edifice at its center–a power plant identical to the miracle machine that provides energy for the Tokyo Empire. Can the team find out the secrets of this Tabernacle before the Infernal invaders destroy the whole forest?
194 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 17, 2018
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Atsushi Ohkubo
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Atsushi Ōkubo ( 大久保篤), also romanized as Atsushi Ohkubo, is a Japanese manga author and fantasy artist known for his work on the manga series Soul Eater, which has been adapted into an anime. Okubo worked as an assistant under Rando Ayamine, on the manga series Get Backers. He also created artwork for various cards for the Lord of Vermillion game.
Atsushi Ōkubo was not a model student and was more attracted to drawing than to learning. At the age of 20, after finishing studies at a manga school where he met Rando Ayamine, the author of Get Backers, he became Rando Ayamine's assistant for two years. Finally, he won a competition at Square Enix's Gangan magazine with his first manga series B.Ichi and it was published for four volumes. After the end of his last manga, he created Soul Eater, still for Square Enix's Gangan magazine, which brought him worldwide success.
Atsushi Ōkubo ( 大久保篤), also romanized as Atsushi Ohkubo, is a Japanese manga author and fantasy artist known for his work on the manga series Soul Eater, which has been adapted into an anime. Okubo worked as an assistant under Rando Ayamine, on the manga series Get Backers. He also created artwork for various cards for the Lord of Vermillion game.
Atsushi Ōkubo was not a model student and was more attracted to drawing than to learning. At the age of 20, after finishing studies at a manga school where he met Rando Ayamine, the author of Get Backers, he became Rando Ayamine's assistant for two years. Finally, he won a competition at Square Enix's Gangan magazine with his first manga series B.Ichi and it was published for four volumes. After the end of his last manga, he created Soul Eater, still for Square Enix's Gangan magazine, which brought him worldwide success.
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June 3, 2023
Este tomo te da algunas respuestas pero paradójicamente a la vez te deja con más preguntas.
El caso es que con el extraño edificio parecido al de Amaterasu en Tokio se perciben algunos secretillos con las extrañas piedras numéricas, sacrificios, flame humans y una mujer de negro muy antigua que pone en duda el sistema impuesto por la Iglesia del Sol y Haijima.
No lo había dicho pero me causa mucha gracia que en medio de las peleas siempre tenga que haber una monja orando. Es irónico porque se ponen en peligro de forma estúpida, pero es lo que hay, la fe mueve montañas y su deber es poner las almas a descansar con los rezos. Qué se le va a hacer.
El caso es que con el extraño edificio parecido al de Amaterasu en Tokio se perciben algunos secretillos con las extrañas piedras numéricas, sacrificios, flame humans y una mujer de negro muy antigua que pone en duda el sistema impuesto por la Iglesia del Sol y Haijima.
No lo había dicho pero me causa mucha gracia que en medio de las peleas siempre tenga que haber una monja orando. Es irónico porque se ponen en peligro de forma estúpida, pero es lo que hay, la fe mueve montañas y su deber es poner las almas a descansar con los rezos. Qué se le va a hacer.
August 22, 2020
Re-read because I completely forgot what happened during this arc. Did not remember that there were talking animals either lol.
It's also funny when I fall so far behind that the translated version is already out. 😅
Still enjoying this series.
3.5
It's also funny when I fall so far behind that the translated version is already out. 😅
Still enjoying this series.
3.5
May 1, 2022
I read a digital copy of this book.
In an effort to learn more about the adolla bursts and the evangelist's plan, several soldiers from the fire force are sent to China to research a burst of adolla actively inland from where humans are usually based. They have to travel through an area infested with infernals, however, these infernals seem different from the ones in Tokyo. Sadder, immortal, linked to the land through an unknown cause. Shinra and co come across talking animals, a lush forest and weirdly enough, a power plant identical to their own right in the middle of the forest. The power plant is being controlled by a gang who seem to be in search of a series of slabs with numbers on them: the numbers of pi. However, what relevance this is, we don't know. They find out a woman, a human being, is powering the plant and maintaining the forest and after their fight with the gang of horned infernals, they conclude the same must be true for their plant meaning the scriptures are wrong and the Empire is built on a lie.
Things are getting GOOD besties. Finally, the plot is picking up traction, things seem to be moving the right way, and the story is progressing well. It's interesting to see Shinra's powers grow and I loved getting some moments with Arthur being super-intelligent in this book. I still don't trust Licht but I wonder what his role will be as the story continues.
In an effort to learn more about the adolla bursts and the evangelist's plan, several soldiers from the fire force are sent to China to research a burst of adolla actively inland from where humans are usually based. They have to travel through an area infested with infernals, however, these infernals seem different from the ones in Tokyo. Sadder, immortal, linked to the land through an unknown cause. Shinra and co come across talking animals, a lush forest and weirdly enough, a power plant identical to their own right in the middle of the forest. The power plant is being controlled by a gang who seem to be in search of a series of slabs with numbers on them: the numbers of pi. However, what relevance this is, we don't know. They find out a woman, a human being, is powering the plant and maintaining the forest and after their fight with the gang of horned infernals, they conclude the same must be true for their plant meaning the scriptures are wrong and the Empire is built on a lie.
Things are getting GOOD besties. Finally, the plot is picking up traction, things seem to be moving the right way, and the story is progressing well. It's interesting to see Shinra's powers grow and I loved getting some moments with Arthur being super-intelligent in this book. I still don't trust Licht but I wonder what his role will be as the story continues.
March 16, 2022
Schop :D
July 6, 2022
جوکر و واکا! برخورد جالبیه.
Human sacrifices, yep typical humans sacrificing people and hiding things from them
Human sacrifices, yep typical humans sacrificing people and hiding things from them
October 27, 2023
Read as part of Omnibus Vol 5.
I swear I wrote this review already....
Volume 14 is a fairly solid collection and the story just flows along nicely. The expedition finds a bunch of hopefully useful information including an abandoned copy of Amaterasu the power sources of the Japanese Empire. The group encounters thinking infernals and there is a long fight. In the end Shinra defeats the Demon Infernal with the help of an adola link to the women inside the power plant. The lady seems to be the opposite of the Evangelist. The journey back to Japan happens in less than a page. There are reaction scenes and a bit of outrage and then end.
I swear I wrote this review already....
Volume 14 is a fairly solid collection and the story just flows along nicely. The expedition finds a bunch of hopefully useful information including an abandoned copy of Amaterasu the power sources of the Japanese Empire. The group encounters thinking infernals and there is a long fight. In the end Shinra defeats the Demon Infernal with the help of an adola link to the women inside the power plant. The lady seems to be the opposite of the Evangelist. The journey back to Japan happens in less than a page. There are reaction scenes and a bit of outrage and then end.
September 2, 2024
sometimes you win some, sometimes you lose some, and sometimes you find out that the religious organization you’ve been following your entire life lied and is making human sacrifices to the large nuclear plant that’s running your country after a shower of flames has cleansed the earth as you knew it. 👍🏻
June 25, 2021
Get some answers but get alot more questions.
This was a decent volume. Some great fighting moments, few cool answer to things, but it feels like the "mystery" of it all is dragging on now. I might drop this series for awhile if next volume doesn't pick up.
This was a decent volume. Some great fighting moments, few cool answer to things, but it feels like the "mystery" of it all is dragging on now. I might drop this series for awhile if next volume doesn't pick up.
June 13, 2024
reallllly liking where the plot’s going now 4.5 stars
January 16, 2021
4/5 Stars (%80/100)
Welcome to the Chinese Peninsula! We have talking animals, thousands of infernals, a cult of sentient infernals, a mysterious building, the Tabernacle, that looks exactly like Amaterasu, and many other things. It was a lot to take in but I really liked it, especially the part with Shinra and the Woman in Black. It was also very funny that Arthur was the one who thought of Pi instead of Licht. After learning a lot of things about Amaterasu, Tokyo, Holy Sol Temple and the Evangelist, our characters are ready to head back and finally face the Church.
Welcome to the Chinese Peninsula! We have talking animals, thousands of infernals, a cult of sentient infernals, a mysterious building, the Tabernacle, that looks exactly like Amaterasu, and many other things. It was a lot to take in but I really liked it, especially the part with Shinra and the Woman in Black. It was also very funny that Arthur was the one who thought of Pi instead of Licht. After learning a lot of things about Amaterasu, Tokyo, Holy Sol Temple and the Evangelist, our characters are ready to head back and finally face the Church.
May 17, 2022
We get through a lot in this volume. There's the Amaterasu that's in the middle of nowhere; the secret of the talking animals; a demon infernal that can talk; and the biggest secret of the entire series. If this series wasn't dark enough, it just got darker.
This series has 34 volumes.
This series has 34 volumes.
April 26, 2022
Czternasta część serii kontynuuje wydarzenia ukazane w końcówce poprzedniego tomiku. Shinra wraz z sześcioma innymi funkcjonariuszami SSP wyruszył na Półwysep Chiński, aby odnaleźć odpowiedzi na niektóre nurtującego go (oraz czytelnika) pytania. W drodze do „Rozdarcia Przestrzeni” napotkali oni na dość niezwykłe zwierzęta, które skierowały ich w stronę tajemniczego obiektu znajdującego się pod kontrolą demona. Miejsce to emanuje potężną i złowrogą energią, której dzielni strażacy nie mogą zignorować. Tym bardziej że budowla ta może być bardzo ważna dla ich misji. Jak łatwo można się domyślić, wróg nie pozwoli bohaterom na bezproblemowe „zwiedzanie”. Będą musieli się więc oni przygotować na naprawdę wymagającą walkę, w której każdy musi dać z siebie wszystko.
Każdy, kto miał wcześniej do czynienia z dowolną odsłoną serii, doskonale wie, że siłą napędową mangi jest mocna dawka widowiskowej akcji. Twórca jest świadom tego, że ognista widowiskowość trzyma przy serii sporą rzeszę fanów. Nic w tej kwestii nie zmienia się w przypadku recenzowanej odsłony. Miłośnicy FF zdecydowanie nie będą zawiedzeni tym, co znajdą na kolejnych stronach komiksu. Grupa bohaterów będzie miała tutaj sporo miejsca do pokazania swoich możliwości i zdolności.
Obok samej walki, autor rusza również trochę do przodu z fabułą, dając czytelnikowi strzępki nowych informacji. Nic oczywiście nie staje się nagle jasne i przejrzyste, ale pewne odsłonięte szczegóły pozwalają na snucie własnych domysłów. Niczego złego nie można również napisać na temat zaprezentowanych postaci (na czele z Shinrą). To po chłopaku najbardziej widać, jak wszystkie poprzednie wydarzenia mocno na niego wpłynęły, jeszcze bardziej determinując go do walki i odkrycia prawdy (związanej z nim samym).
Na temat warstwy rysunkowej, trudno jest napisać coś nowego i zaskakującego. Prace artysty nadal łączą prostotę z dużą dynamiką i potrafią być niezwykle zachwycające. Wrażenie robią nie tylko świetnie odwzorowane płomienie, ale również projekt demona, z którym walczą dzielni strażacy.
https://gameplay.pl/news.asp?ID=138185
Każdy, kto miał wcześniej do czynienia z dowolną odsłoną serii, doskonale wie, że siłą napędową mangi jest mocna dawka widowiskowej akcji. Twórca jest świadom tego, że ognista widowiskowość trzyma przy serii sporą rzeszę fanów. Nic w tej kwestii nie zmienia się w przypadku recenzowanej odsłony. Miłośnicy FF zdecydowanie nie będą zawiedzeni tym, co znajdą na kolejnych stronach komiksu. Grupa bohaterów będzie miała tutaj sporo miejsca do pokazania swoich możliwości i zdolności.
Obok samej walki, autor rusza również trochę do przodu z fabułą, dając czytelnikowi strzępki nowych informacji. Nic oczywiście nie staje się nagle jasne i przejrzyste, ale pewne odsłonięte szczegóły pozwalają na snucie własnych domysłów. Niczego złego nie można również napisać na temat zaprezentowanych postaci (na czele z Shinrą). To po chłopaku najbardziej widać, jak wszystkie poprzednie wydarzenia mocno na niego wpłynęły, jeszcze bardziej determinując go do walki i odkrycia prawdy (związanej z nim samym).
Na temat warstwy rysunkowej, trudno jest napisać coś nowego i zaskakującego. Prace artysty nadal łączą prostotę z dużą dynamiką i potrafią być niezwykle zachwycające. Wrażenie robią nie tylko świetnie odwzorowane płomienie, ale również projekt demona, z którym walczą dzielni strażacy.
https://gameplay.pl/news.asp?ID=138185
November 4, 2019
Talking animals, animal like structures, and voices from an Amaterasu were fantastical yet real. Surprisingly, our lead characters embraced that which they saw for what it was worth and believed it wholly and fully. By getting right into the thick of things, the situation grew compelling fast. Most importantly, the glimpse into the history of the world and insight into who or what the evangelist is was vastly intriguing. Questions remain as to the nature of the things that we learned, however what we can truly say is a sad, truly tragic, fate awaits those who are identified as the pillars.
For Vulcan and Amaterasu as a whole, the implication that Amaterasu is actually this nefarious entity is soul shaking and bone rattling. I can only imagine for him as well as for the usual suspects like Shinra getting to the bottom of this will be quite important. Along those lines, I wonder what role Arthur and the other members of company 8 play in the upcoming arts beyond simply supporting Shinra and backing firepower to take on Hajima (who most likely want to ensure the plan is a success).
Overall a great volume and it remains constantly intriguing that Shinra is capable of using his faster than light abilities to take on enemies without suffering side effects. I kind of wish there was some side effect in place for him just so he doesn’t spam it again like he did before, like maybe make it where each time there are noticeable harmful effects to the point that he may never use it again in the future. Just entertaining the idea.
For Vulcan and Amaterasu as a whole, the implication that Amaterasu is actually this nefarious entity is soul shaking and bone rattling. I can only imagine for him as well as for the usual suspects like Shinra getting to the bottom of this will be quite important. Along those lines, I wonder what role Arthur and the other members of company 8 play in the upcoming arts beyond simply supporting Shinra and backing firepower to take on Hajima (who most likely want to ensure the plan is a success).
Overall a great volume and it remains constantly intriguing that Shinra is capable of using his faster than light abilities to take on enemies without suffering side effects. I kind of wish there was some side effect in place for him just so he doesn’t spam it again like he did before, like maybe make it where each time there are noticeable harmful effects to the point that he may never use it again in the future. Just entertaining the idea.
March 3, 2020
Not quite as thrilling or Earth shaking as the last volume (till the end) but it reinforces what came before, and was a nice kind of palate cleanser. It also deepened the core mystery of the series, adding in darker elements reminiscent of Akira and lighter elements reminding me a bit of early Dragonball. It’s an odd mix, but it works, and definitely was a nice short arc that felt different from the few before it.
May 31, 2021
Rating: 3.5 stars
This volume contains Chapters 115-123.
This volume concludes the China story arc. There are talking animals, thousands of flame people, flame dogs, a talking flame demon, and a dark lady!
The mission objective to gather information about the Evangelist and adolla bursts, as well as what caused the great cataclysm 250 years ago, is achieved. As usual, the more information gleaned, the more questions arise.
This volume contains Chapters 115-123.
This volume concludes the China story arc. There are talking animals, thousands of flame people, flame dogs, a talking flame demon, and a dark lady!
The mission objective to gather information about the Evangelist and adolla bursts, as well as what caused the great cataclysm 250 years ago, is achieved. As usual, the more information gleaned, the more questions arise.
April 30, 2021
FINALLY SOME ANSWERS! But what an entertaining volume. We got to see some side characters take action and do some cool things, we learned who Amaterasu is and we see Shinra be a hero to some small forest animals. I really enjoyed this volume and that end page has me excited for the fight in the next volume.
March 18, 2020
Me ha gustado algunas cosas que se trata, ver el gran desconocimiento que tienen los personajes a pesar de tener contacto directo. Me ha gustado como hablan de adora burst. Tengo curiosidad de descubrir más cosas. Todavía no tengo claro si algunos personajes son malos o no.
January 24, 2023
Ohkubo has an interesting view of religion and corruption. This shift in the story gives readers an opportunity to learn more about the Ohkubo’s world and Iris, who is already becoming doubtful of the faith she devoted her life to.
February 6, 2024
This volume finally picked up the pace and provided more insight into the adolla bursts and the pillars. But things don't look too good according to what the gang has learned. Hopefully the pacing will continue and that there are no more "fillers".
September 15, 2019
This book was extremely interesting the ideas in the book was strong and had a big impact on the ending.
April 2, 2020
3.5 stars.
October 25, 2020
(Aviso: lectura hecha en ejemplar en español, publicado en México. La presente nota se modificará cuando se dé de alta en GR la edición correspondiente).
March 3, 2021
I’m very engaged with it, however this volume had a lot of information to process and I don’t if processed everything or not. The highlight for me was Ogu’s fight, love this character.
March 26, 2021
I studied Sir Cumference 🤣
June 26, 2022
The lore of the story is getting richer.
July 27, 2023
So the Pillars are going to be Sacrifices.....the 1st Pillar is in Amataratsu (sp?).....and Arthur knew Pi off the top of his head even though he didn't know what it was lol
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February 3, 2024
More questions than answers. Finished yet another story arc. Hopefully we will see some of these characters again.
April 22, 2024
I feel like that arc dragged in the anime. AND YOUR TELLING ME IT WAS BARELY TWO VOLUMES!?! Crazy
August 18, 2024
benimaru & joker 💦💦👅
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