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Fire Force Season 3 Part 2 Episode 18 – Quick Summary

In Fire Force Season 3 part 2 episode 18, “Incantation of Destruction,” Vulcan, Lisa, Yuu, and Arthur plunged into the heart of Amaterasu looking for a way to prevent the Great Cataclysm. For them to succeed, the rest of the Eighth Special Fire Brigade, with Arrow’s help, had to hold off the White Clads and their Infernal army that swarmed against the gates. The supply of Infernals seemed endless. Can the Eighth hold out? Can Arthur stay on task? And where has Shinra, Iris, and Shou gotten to?

Note: This post may include spoilers, so be cautious.

Favorite Quote from Fire Force Season 3 Part 2 Episode 18

Fire Force Season 3 Part 2 Episode 18: Yuu tried to keep Arthur with the group

Well, Yuu tried. Capture from the Crunchyroll stream.

There are a couple of constants in Fire Force. I should say, there used to be. It used to be that Tamaki would lose one or more articles of clothing at random, or dramatically annoying times. I’m glad that’s not a thing anymore.

The other constant is that if Arthur’s in a scene, there’s a non-zero chance that the dude’s going to wander off on his own. Furthermore, no one with him will notice until later. Which is odd, given how often Arthur disappears. You’d think they’d keep a closer eye on him!

I like how this episode didn’t want to take the chance that we might have forgotten this constant. They had to remind us in a clear, yet not too obvious way. 

Yuu stepped up by saying (03:35), “Don’t get separated from us, Arthur-san!”

It’s not that I’d forgotten, but I thought the reminder was funny.

Favorite Moment from Fire Force Season 3 Part 2 Episode 18

Fire Force Season 3 Part 2 Episode 18: Giovanni let Vulcan do all the work

Well, this is a revolting development. Capture from the Crunchyroll stream.

Setup: Events are Picking Up the Pace

This episode gave us a lot to unpack, didn’t it? Yuu’s fate is probably the most wrenching. The poor kid didn’t deserve to become the new vessel of Giovanni’s will. In terms of villains, I have to say that Giovanni’s right up there: intelligent, despicable, horrific, and very, very easy to hate.

Gotta give points to Charon again. He’s not in this for ego or gain. He just wanted to relieve Haumea’s suffering. It’s a pity he didn’t have anyone to support him asking, “Say, is there a way we can help her without resorting to planetary destruction?”

Fire Force Season 3 Part 2 Episode 18: Charon wants to protect Haumea

I respect his dedication to a cause. Capture from the Crunchyroll stream.

I kinda believe he would have taken the route, had it been available.

And, hey, am I the only one who noticed that Yuu’s childhood toy (visible around 17:36) looked a lot like Excalibur from Soul Eater? Given the glimpse we’ve gotten of the bizarre new conceptual moon, and given that it’s a clear match to the world of Soul Eater, I wonder if that’s deliberate?

On to my favorite moment. I hate it when things go too well for a protagonist. It’s more fun to see them do their best, only to discover that their best wasn’t quite good enough. Then they have to scramble to make things work. It’s under those circumstances that we get to see a character’s true colors.

Stress brings that out in people.

Delivery: An Intelligent Enemy Strikes

So I’m watching Vulcan lead his team into Amaterasu. Arthur wandered off on his own. They finally made it to the door to the inner sanctum. I’m sitting there thinking, “Well, things seem to be going pretty well for our heroes. Too well, maybe?”

I’d like to say that I could tell what was coming. The show gave us enough foreshadowing to make a good guess! But I didn’t. I have to content myself with the achievement realizing things were going too well. Because they were.

Fire Force Season 3 Part 2 Episode 18: Vulcan and his team did their best

They were really resourceful to get this far. Capture from the Crunchyroll stream.

After using a batter that Vulcan had been smart enough to pack, they managed to open the inner door. Vulcan, Lisa, and Yuu prepared to enter. That’s when a shadow loomed up behind them.

“Thank you for opening that for me,” Giovanni said (05:07).

Of all the White Clads, Giovanni was my absolute least favorite, which means he was really successful as a villain. It was fitting that Lisa get a chance to get back at him. Assuming she could win against him. Which wasn’t at all a given. Which only increased my anticipation of the fight that was about to happen.

Isn’t that the sign of good writing – getting me so invested in the characters that I’m dying to know what comes next?

What did you think of Takehisa’s assault on Charon? What were your favorite moments? Feel free to let me know in the comments!

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  1. When I saw Yuu’s toy I immediately thought, oh, look, Baby Excalibur (nose not yet upturned; no tophat, somewhat smaller, but unmistakably the same character). It confused me, given my Arthur’s sowrd theory. Well, Arthur’s been bonding with the workshop crew lately, so it’s not entirely off the table, but I don’t know… That’s definitely the non-sword form Excalibur will take. Why though? (I have no doubt it’s deliberate, given the moon earlier…)

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    1. It can’t be accident. But I have no idea where this is going! And Arthur isn’t the “Fool!” character Excalibur becomes. Though I suppose he’s the same level of deluded!

      I say that, then I wonder: if Arthur deluded and reality around him is other than he perceives; or is he just out of sync with the present and is in sync with the next wave?

      The most recent episode (episode 20) has me questioning pretty much all my assumptions.

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