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The Fire Hunter
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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.
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- 01
Chance EncounterTouko loses her way while running from the city watch and receives unexpected help from Kira. Meanwhile, Koushi approaches Yuoshichi and Roroku with a daring plan. - 02
Garden of the GodsTouko and Kouji follow a treefolk child into a forbidden area of the capital, where they make a startling discovery. But the spies of the gods are hot on their heels. - 03
Malformed ChildrenHinako's illness worsens, provoking a crisis at the Okibi mansion. Meanwhile, Touko joins Akira to confront the gods. New forces and unguessed truths emerge as Flickering Flame draws ever closer.
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Episodes by season
Season01
- S01E01
DepartureJanuary 14, 2023When Touko ventures into the dark forest, a traveling hunter saves her from a vicious fiend—and loses his life in the process. Now the young - S01E02
The Three BridesJanuary 21, 2023On board the armored collection truck, Touko meets fellow reluctant travelers. Meanwhile, in the capital, the orphaned Koushi gets an unexpe - S01E03
Fractions of the WorldJanuary 28, 2023While Koushi meets his new family and learns about the task before him, Touko struggles to keep her place on the truck. But even if she succ - S01E04
Flickering FlameFebruary 4, 2023While Touko and her companions flee the wreckage of their trucks, Koushi digs through the archive for forgotten tomes. What he discovers cas - S01E05
The Spider ChildFebruary 11, 2023The survivors of the dragon attack receive unexpected aid from Akira, a lady fire hunter with an unconventional hound. Later, they come upon - S01E06
The CapitalFebruary 18, 2023Their long journey over, Touko's party rests with Shouzou's family in the capital. Koushi enters the forest with the aid of the enigmatic fi - S01E07Season's bestChance EncounterFebruary 25, 2023Touko loses her way while running from the city watch and receives unexpected help from Kira. Meanwhile, Koushi approaches Yuoshichi and Ror
- S01E08Garden of the GodsMarch 4, 2023Touko and Kouji follow a treefolk child into a forbidden area of the capital, where they make a startling discovery. But the spies of the go
- S01E09
The Lightning CannonMarch 11, 2023War looms over the capital, and Koushi's work with for Yuoshichi Okibi is coming to a head. On the eve of their new weapon's final test, two - S01E10Malformed ChildrenMarch 18, 2023Hinako's illness worsens, provoking a crisis at the Okibi mansion. Meanwhile, Touko joins Akira to confront the gods. New forces and unguess
- S01E11
Lunar SicklesJanuary 14, 2024Fiends flood into the factory district ahead of the spider invasion. Despite Akira urging her to run, Touko stands her ground and joins the - S01E12
Roaring ThunderJanuary 21, 2024Koushi struggles to load and operate the Lightning Cannon, but both the gods and the spiders have other ideas. Meanwhile, a chance encounter - S01E13
The Great TreeJanuary 28, 2024With the fighting continuing unabated, the treefolk from the forbidden quarter are drawn to the surface, where they encounter a familiar fac - S01E14
Banked FireFebruary 4, 2024While each divine clan pursues a separate goal, visions of the Flickering Flame lead Touko and Koushi toward the palace. But who is she real - S01E15
Sea of TreesFebruary 11, 2024While following secret tunnels toward the palace, Touko and Koushi suddenly find themselves in the middle of the dark forest. They still hav - S01E16
The Divine PalaceFebruary 18, 2024Koushi finally reunites with Hinako. They set out for the palace, but their path brings them face to face with the last of the capital's tre - S01E17
The Empty GirlFebruary 25, 2024Takimi confronts Koushi on the palace steps. The medically minded god insists that only his medicine can save Hinako, but Koushi refuses to - S01E18
Heavenly BeastMarch 3, 2024Yuoshichi is on the rampage, seeking revenge against the divine clans, but with the Flickering Flame now residing within his own daughter, w - S01E19
Lady GoddessMarch 10, 2024A fallbeast suddenly descends on the divine palace, adding to the ongoing chaos. Touko instinctively knows that she must hunt it. - S01E20
LamplightMarch 17, 2024
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