Are Soul Eater and Fire Force Connected? Spoiler-Free Edition
Are Fire Force & Soul Eater Really Connected?
If you’ve ever watched Fire Force and caught yourself thinking, “Huh, this is giving major Soul Eater vibes,” congrats – you’ve got good instincts.
And no, you’re not just inhaling that anime-induced hopium. There’s more going on under the surface than flaming fists and screaming skulls.
So let’s talk about it – without dropping any spoiler bombs.
Yes, seriously. You’re safe here. No plot points shall be spoiled on my watch!
Image: Soul Eater | Bones Inc. | Atsushi Ōkubo
Two Bangers, One Braincell: Quick Rundown
Let’s start at the beginning and give a high-level explanation of these two awesome anime, because not everyone is up to speed yet.
Soul Eater
Image: Soul Eater | Bones Inc. | Atsushi Ōkubo
Based on the manga by Atsushi Ōkubo, Soul Eater is that punk rock fever dream of soul-harvesting weapon meisters, creepy moon grins in the best way possible, and absolute chaos—all wrapped in gothic Halloween energy.
Fire Force
Image: Fire Force | David Production | Atsushi Ōkubo
Ōkubo’s follow-up series, Fire Force, featuring pyrokinetic firefighters who battle hellish human combustions called Infernals. It’s hot, weird, and just as unhinged – maybe even more.
At first glance, they may seem like separate worlds. But if you’ve got a sharp eye (and maybe a few conspiracy corkboards lying around), you’ll notice something’s up.
Ōkubo’s Signature Sauce: Style, Soul & Madness
Atsushi Ōkubo doesn’t just make manga – he makes acid trips look tame. His worlds feel like they’re melting while laughing in your face. And that chaotic style is all over both Fire Force and Soul Eater.
Here’s what you’ll spot in both:
Characters with insanely expressive faces, intense eye styles, and pointy-toothed grins that practically chew through the screen
A mix of serious themes (souls, death, existentialism) with wild, cartoony humor
Combat choreography that looks like a high-budget fever dream on fast forward
That beautifully twisted sense of madness creeping around every corner
Image: Soul Eater and Fire Force Animation Styles and Themes | Atsushi Ōkubo
If you watched either show and felt like you were teetering on the edge of genius and insanity… yeah, that’s by design. So yeah, the shared universe isn’t just fan theory – it’s canon.
But what that actually means?
That’s something best discovered on your own.
Watch Order: Newbies Start Here
If you’re new to this party, don’t sweat it. Here’s a spoiler-free suggested watch order:
Start with Soul Eater – It’s a wild ride, and it sets the vibe. Though, the ending of the anime…I’ll just say that it’s not canonical.
Then go full throttle into Fire Force – Especially as Season 3 continues to spit fire!
Then start connecting dots – Trust us. You’ll start seeing souls in the smoke and madness in the fire.
They both stand on their own, but watching them back-to-back? Chef’s kiss.
It just hits different.
If you’re still not convinced, just check out the next-level Soul Eater intro below (it’s always been one of my favorite anime intros):
Video: Soul Eater Opening | Resonance by T.M. Revolution | Crunchyroll
Final Takeaway–Watch Them
Yes, Fire Force and Soul Eater are connected, and no, you don’t need spoilers to enjoy the ride.
It’s not just a theory – it’s creator-approved canon, cleverly disguised under a pile of chaos, comedy, and funderful heaps of madness.
The couple things that I can say without giving any spoilers away, are that Fire Force predates Soul Eater in the timeline and that you will undoubtedly know the connection between the two by the end of Fire Force.
So start watching!
Watch Soul Eater on Crunchyroll
Watch Fire Force on Crunchyroll
If you haven’t seen both of these anime, you’re sleeping on one of the coolest shared universes anime has to offer—and it’s not even trying to be subtle about it.
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Jeff M
May 23, 2025
Hold the f up. I didnt even realize that shit
Ayefkay
May 23, 2025
Lol hey Jeff, thanks for stopping by! It’s kinda subtle for a lot of the anime and there’s about a decade or so between the two series so I can see that. I think the biggest giveaway that started having me second guessing was the Shinigami masks in the intro talking about fire. Besides that, the pointy-toothed smiles of Shinra and Soul are also very telling. It’s harder to pin things down like themes of madness (although very prevalent in both) because things can just as easily been inspired. Thanks again for dropping by!