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The Best Episodes of The Fire Hunter Season 1

Every episode of The Fire Hunter Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Fire Hunter Season 1!

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.

Genres:AnimationSci-Fi & FantasyDramaMystery
Network:WOWOW Prime

Season 1 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "The Fire Hunter" season 1 is "Departure", rated 6.7/10 from 34 user votes. It was directed by Junji Nishimura and written by Mamoru Oshii. "Departure" aired on 1/14/2023 and is rated 0.3 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "The Three Brides".

  • Departure
    6.7/10 34 votes

    #1 - Departure

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/14/2023

    When 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 girl must leave the safety of her village to return her savior's dog and sickle to his family.

    Director: Junji Nishimura

    Writer: Mamoru Oshii

  • The Three Brides
    6.4/10 25 votes

    #2 - The Three Brides

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/21/2023

    On board the armored collection truck, Touko meets fellow reluctant travelers. Meanwhile, in the capital, the orphaned Koushi gets an unexpected offer from a wealthy magnate. Despite his misgivings, this patron could be his ailing sister's only hope.

    Director: Shinya Sadamitsu

    Writer: Mamoru Oshii

  • Fractions of the World
    6.6/10 22 votes

    #3 - Fractions of the World

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 1/28/2023

    While 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 succeeds, an unexpected obstacle may cut her journey short.

    Director: Son Seung-hui

    Writer: Mamoru Oshii

  • Flickering Flame
    6.6/10 18 votes

    #4 - Flickering Flame

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 2/4/2023

    While Touko and her companions flee the wreckage of their trucks, Koushi digs through the archive for forgotten tomes. What he discovers casts his mission in a new light.

    Director: Goro Kuji

    Writer: Mamoru Oshii

  • The Spider Child
    6.3/10 17 votes

    #5 - The Spider Child

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 2/11/2023

    The survivors of the dragon attack receive unexpected aid from Akira, a lady fire hunter with an unconventional hound. Later, they come upon an abandoned child...with ties to the group that wants them dead.

    Director: Shinya Sadamitsu

    Writer: Mamoru Oshii

  • The Capital
    6.4/10 16 votes

    #6 - The Capital

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 2/18/2023

    Their long journey over, Touko's party rests with Shouzou's family in the capital. Koushi enters the forest with the aid of the enigmatic fire hunter Roroku.

    Director: Shinya Sadamitsu

    Writer: Mamoru Oshii

  • Chance Encounter
    5.9/10 15 votes

    #7 - Chance Encounter

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 2/25/2023

    Touko 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.

    Director: Son Seung-hui

    Writer: Mamoru Oshii

  • Garden of the Gods
    6.5/10 16 votes

    #8 - Garden of the Gods

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 3/4/2023

    Touko 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.

    Director: Sachiko Kanno

    Writer: Mamoru Oshii

  • The Lightning Cannon
    5.8/10 14 votes

    #9 - The Lightning Cannon

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 3/11/2023

    War 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 unexpected visitors complicate the situation. Who can Koushi trust, and what does he truly want to accomplish?

    Director: Tsuyoshi Nagasawa

    Writer: Mamoru Oshii

  • Malformed Children
    5.7/10 14 votes

    #10 - Malformed Children

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 3/18/2023

    Hinako'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.

    Director: Shinya Sadamitsu

    Writer: Mamoru Oshii

  • Lunar Sickles
    7.0/10 1 votes

    #11 - Lunar Sickles

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 1/14/2024

    Fiends flood into the factory district ahead of the spider invasion. Despite Akira urging her to run, Touko stands her ground and joins the fight. But what toll will a real battle take on her? And can anyone stem the tide now?

    Director: Sachiko Kanno

    Writer: Mamoru Oshii

  • Roaring Thunder
    8.0/10 1 votes

    #12 - Roaring Thunder

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 1/21/2024

    Koushi struggles to load and operate the Lightning Cannon, but both the gods and the spiders have other ideas. Meanwhile, a chance encounter leads Touko to witness a startling scene.

    Director: Shinya Sadamitsu

    Writer: Mamoru Oshii

  • The Great Tree
    7.0/10 1 votes

    #13 - The Great Tree

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 1/28/2024

    With the fighting continuing unabated, the treefolk from the forbidden quarter are drawn to the surface, where they encounter a familiar face.

    Director: Masahiro Kawanami

    Writer: Mamoru Oshii

  • Banked Fire
    8.0/10 1 votes

    #14 - Banked Fire

    Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 2/4/2024

    While each divine clan pursues a separate goal, visions of the Flickering Flame lead Touko and Koushi toward the palace. But who is she really, and can they trust her guidance?

    Director: Goro Kuji

    Writer: Mamoru Oshii

  • Sea of Trees
    7.0/10 1 votes

    #15 - Sea of Trees

    Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 2/11/2024

    While following secret tunnels toward the palace, Touko and Koushi suddenly find themselves in the middle of the dark forest. They still have a letter to deliver, but the divine clans won't make the journey easy.

    Director: Shinya Sadamitsu, Kazuchika Kise

    Writer: Mamoru Oshii

  • The Divine Palace
    8.0/10 1 votes

    #16 - The Divine Palace

    Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 2/18/2024

    Koushi 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 treefolk. Meanwhile, Touko and Akira encounter a familiar face of their own.

    Director: Shinya Sadamitsu

    Writer: Mamoru Oshii

  • The Empty Girl
    8.0/10 1 votes

    #17 - The Empty Girl

    Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 2/25/2024

    Takimi confronts Koushi on the palace steps. The medically minded god insists that only his medicine can save Hinako, but Koushi refuses to let his sister suffer any more experiments. As tensions mount, Kira appears—seeming not quite herself.

    Director: Shigeru Ueda

    Writer: Mamoru Oshii

  • Heavenly Beast
    8.0/10 1 votes

    #18 - Heavenly Beast

    Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 3/3/2024

    Yuoshichi is on the rampage, seeking revenge against the divine clans, but with the Flickering Flame now residing within his own daughter, what lengths will he go to in order to achieve his ultimate goal?

    Director: Shinya Sadamitsu

    Writer: Mamoru Oshii

  • Lady Goddess
    8.0/10 1 votes

    #19 - Lady Goddess

    Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 3/10/2024

    A fallbeast suddenly descends on the divine palace, adding to the ongoing chaos. Touko instinctively knows that she must hunt it.

    Director: Shinya Sadamitsu, Masahiro Kawanami

    Writer: Mamoru Oshii

  • Lamplight
    8.0/10 1 votes

    #20 - Lamplight

    Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 3/17/2024

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    Director: Shinya Sadamitsu

    Writer: Mamoru Oshii