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Kid''s sense of order stands in sharp contrast to the unpredictable madness of the Kishin. But order and madness are two sides of the same coin. When Asura challenges the "tyrannical" Shinigami and his laws that serve to control humans'' lives, Kid can feel the tendrils of madness within himself seeking purchase. The bonds of his friendships and his faith in order are tested to their limits as Asura makes his final stand against the forces of DWMA. When the moondust settles, who will emerge as lord of this world--Shinigami or Kishin?

Der Kampf zwischen Arthur und Dragon erreicht seinen Höhepunkt. Die beiden kämpfen um nichts Geringeres als die Zukunft der Erde. Kann Arthur Dragons Verzweiflung stoppen und ihm Hoffnung bringen? Und was plant die Verheerungseinheit unter Faeries Führung?

As Maka and a team of DWMA students slip into Baba Yaga Castle in the guise of Arachnophobian guards, Black*Star opts for his usual style of entrance: loud and without a trace of subtlety! But although Black*Star doesn''t seem to have changed much on the outside, inwardly he has at last found the way to harness the true power of the Uncanny Sword. And that means he''s ready to test his blade in a round three rematch against swordsman Mifune! Will Black*Star''s transformation be enough? Or will he once again find himself at the mercy of the great samurai?!

The DWMA student body is still reeling after the news that one of their own is a witch. But as one young witch flees Death City, another has come back to DWMA hoping to strike a deal with Shinigami-sama. Medusa has already proven herself a traitor to the school, but the information she offers is critical to DWMA''s efforts to take down Arachnophobia and curb the spread of madness. Can Medusa be trusted to lead a team of students into the heart of enemy territory?!

DWMA braces for the final showdown as the Kishin awakens from his slumber at the heart of the moon. Unable to contain his rage, Noah is the first to attack, the Book of Eibon and "BREW" fueling his assault. Despite his formidable efforts, though, Noah is overcome not by the Kishin, but by the sudden appearance of Crona. With the world hanging in the balance, DWMA can only wonder who will prove to be the greater foe--the Kishin...or Crona...

Like the other members of the newly formed Spartoi unit, Maka and Soul undergo rigorous training, probing the boundaries of Soul''s hard-won new potential as a weapon. Maka''s soul perception ability has made her the enemy''s next target, and she and Soul will have to kick it up to a whole new level-and fast! Noah and his followers are coming, ready or not!!

Der finale Kampf zwischen Hoffnung und Verzweiflung entbrennt. Die Zukunft des Planeten steht auf dem Spiel. Wird die Menschheit in flammender Verzweiflung untergehen oder wird die Hoffnung etwas Neues erschaffen? Der feurige Abschlussband!

Kid has been freed from Noah''s greedy clutches, but The Book of Eibon remains at large. Noah was a troublesome foe, but the vast knowledge contained within the book could itself be dangerous - and information is not all that lies in its pages... Meanwhile, Crona has resurfaced in Moscow, his madness and Medusa''s maternal pressure having all but consumed the friend Maka once knew. The question is how many will be devoured by Crona''s madness before he can be stopped?!

In Adora treffen Shinra und Sho auf Haumea, die sich als heilige Jungfrau mit dem Prediger zu einem gottgleichen Wesen vereint hat. Die Brüder kämpfen verbissen gegen sie und ihre Überzeugung, die Menschheit könnte nur im Tod Erlösung finden, an.

Crona''s loyalties are torn as Medusa regroups and plots to beat both DWMA and her sister, Arachne, in the arms race for Eibon''s demon tools. As the madness of the Kishin continues to spread, Maka, Black*Star, and Kid begin even more rigorous training to master their weapons and work together as a team. Will they be ready to face Arachnophobia in time for their next mission? Or will internal strife tear them apart?!

While Black*Star and Tsubaki keep Mifune and Mosquito distracted, Sid is able to locate Arachnophobia''s demon tool and put an abrupt end to their sinister plans. But though the evil organization won''t be manipulating anyone''s morality anytime soon, the blueprints for the dangerous tool are sealed away in Shinigami-sama''s secret vault rather than destroyed. Surely Shinigami-sama would never think of constructing a demon tool himself?!

In Vulcans Werkstatt trifft Shinra erstmals seit dem Feuer auf seinen kleinen Bruder Sho. Doch dieses Treffen entpuppt sich nicht als freudiges Wiedersehen! Die jungen Feuerwehrsoldaten, die eigentlich nur einen Techniker für die achte Sondereinheit anwerben sollten, geraten in Bedrängnis. Wird Shinra in die Hände der weißen Kapuzen fallen, die großes Interesse an seinen Flammenfähigkeiten haben?

Now a hit anime! The new action fantasy set in a steampunk Tokyo from the creator of the smash hit Soul Eater! DOOMSDAY APPROACHES The turn of Amaterasu’s key marks the beginning of the Great Cataclysm and the world’s destruction. In the absence of Shinra and the other pillars, Company 8 holds a defensive line at Amaterasu, while the White Clad cult’s onslaught continues unabated. Charon stakes his own life on one final release of power. Will his ultimate attack advance the doomsday clock further still? If the purifying flames of the apocalypse are fueled by despair, maybe hope is the very thing to save the world...

The third collection of short-short shorts, is filled with the desire, snoring, and letters!

The DWMA student body is still reeling after the news that one of their own is a witch. But as one young witch flees Death City, another has come back to DWMA hoping to strike a deal with Shinigami-sama. Medusa has already proven herself a traitor to the school, but the information she offers is critical to DWMA''s efforts to take down Arachnophobia and curb the spread of madness. Can Medusa be trusted to lead a team of students into the heart of enemy territory?!

THE INEVITABILITY OF DESPAIR At long last, the Evangelist''s true identity comes to light! Bearing the will of the divine, Haumea reveals her face to Shinra and Sho and divulges the truth of the world: that the end point of all evolution is a longing for despair. Thus, with the Great Cataclysm comes salvation. Once the world''s savior is consumed by the fury of despair, black flames shall engulf the earth. Who will come forth in the final battle between despair and hope?

Tsubaki and Black*Star set off on their most difficult mission yet: a battle with the Uncanny Sword Masamune, a soul on the brink of becoming a Kishin. But this fight holds personal significance for Tsubaki - their target is her older brother. Jealous of her inherited talents, Masamune is holding nothing back. Usually docile and complacent, Tsubaki must find the strength to overtake the Uncanny Sword before she too is sucked into the darkness.

The remaining Death Weapons, along with Kid, gather to stage their assault on the moon. As they approach the Kishin''s hideout, Stein and Justin clash in a violent, madness-fueled battle. Stein struggles to maintain his grip on sanity while Justin draws power from the Kishin''s inexhaustible aura of madness. Everyone knows there will be casualties on the road to restoring "order"-but will Stein become the first?

Deep in the belly of Baba Yaga Castle, Maka, Soul, and Medusa prepare to face Arachne in her own chambers. Arachne has grown even stronger since their last meeting, and even the crafty Medusa is caught in her sister''s twisted web. As Arachne''s intense madness threatens everyone in and around the castle, Soul must perform a string concerto that will move his audience to their very souls...or be caught in the witch''s net himself!

Ding-dong! DEAD-dong! Class is in session, but even DWMA is preparing for the annual Death Festival held on Halloween. But while Death City is abuzz with excitement and delight, something sinister is brewing within its shadows...and it seems the girls'' carefree school days are in for a rude awakening with a shocking betrayal! Can DWMA stop the nefarious witch Shaula Gorgon''s schemes before it''s too late? And will Tsugumi ever get to make her choice?! It''s a savage but super-fun conclusion!

Sho und seine Kollegen versuchen verzweifelt die Große katastrophe aufzuhalten. Während vor dem Amaterasu der Großteil der achten Einheit mit Unterstützung von Ogun und Arrow gegen die Weißen Kapuzen kämpft, begibt sich Vulcan mit Lisa und Yu ins Innere und sucht nach dem Schlüssel. Dabei kommt ihnen Dr. Giovanni in die Quere.

Arachnophobia has taken the offensive and spreads the Kishin''s madness throughout the world, using "BREW" to threaten anyone who stands in their way. In the wake of attacks at home and abroad, DWMA sends its top students to quell the madness and gather information wherever they can. But the madness is spreading much quicker and is stronger than they had anticipated. When confronted by an incarnation of the Kishin''s madness itself-the sinister Clown-will Maka and Soul fall victim to it''s manipulations?

As Kid struggles against the madness deep in the Book of Eibon, a group of Spartoi members race to rescue their friend. Through page after page of Lust, Gluttony, and Envy, the students must conquer the seduction of their own fears and desires to reach the final chapter! Will their efforts be enough to give this tale a happy ending?

Now a hit anime! The new action fantasy set in a steampunk Tokyo from the creator of the smash hit Soul Eater! TO THE RESCUE The Evangelist has taken over the government, and their first order of business is to arrest Captain Ōbi and declare Company 8 enemies of the state. Now fugitives from the law, Company 8 joins forces with the anti-hero Joker to invade the Grand Penitentiary and rescue their fearless leader!

When "BREW" activates in the middle of his battle with Mosquito, Death the Kid''s soul wavelength is amplified to a whole new level! But once Mosquito has recovered from the shock of seeing the real "BREW" in action, he redoubles his efforts to destroy the young shinigami before the intruders from DWMA unlock the way to the Spider Queen Room. Will Kid''s awakened power be enough to defeat Mosquito''s deadly form?!

With Doctor Stein unable to carry on, Maka, Kid, and Black*Star enter the magnetic field to take up the mission and locate the tempestuous demon tool known as Brew. Time is quickly running out as the three face off against Mosquito, struggling to harmonize their wavelengths within the magnetized vortex. They''ll be lucky to escape with their lives, let alone the demon tool!

Shinra macht sich mit Victor Licht auf den Weg zur HaijimaForschungseinrichtung, wo während eines brutalen Testkampfes Beobachtungen über seine Adora Burst angestellt werden sollen. Gemeinsam mit Victor soll er sich im Auftrag der achten Einheit vor Ort umsehen und begegnet dem "Todesgott" Kurono, einem mächtigen Kämpfer, der gern Schwächere quält und auch vor Kindern nicht Halt macht. Als jedoch eine weitere Adora Burst erwacht, treten auch die weißen Kapuzen auf den Plan!

On the night of DWMA''s anniversary celebration, every meister and weapon in Death City has gathered at the school for an evening of music and dancing. Little do they know that the witch Medusa is about the crash Shinigama-sama''s party. Trapping the meisters inside, the witch makes her way to the chamber where the First Kishin is imprisoned. Will the few meisters who''ve managed to escape be enough to prevent Medusa from rousing the madness that slumbers far below in the Kishin''s domain?

Kid enters the witches'' realm to appeal for help! Though they have been DWMA''s enemies for years, the witches share a respect for order--and are equally threatened by the Kishin. Kid''s immediate goal is to deal with the situation on the moon, but he hopes that the negotiations will forge a new pact between DWMA and witches in the future--assuming anyone survives the Kishin''s madness!

A new action fantasy set in a steampunk Tokyo from the creator of the smash hit Soul Eater! NUCLEAR FALLING OUT Now that the Evangelist''s goons have joined the battle, Company 8 and Haijima must join forces to keep the Sixth Pillar from falling into worse hands. But Haumea is up to her usual tricks, and unless Arthur can intervene, her mind control may lead to a nuclear meltdown...

Death the Kid and Black*Star race after Free and Eruka, ready to do whatever it takes to stop the Black Blood before it is used to revive the slumbering First Kishin. Meanwhile, Maka has allowed herself to slip into madness in an effort to reach Crona''s troubled soul. In addition to being horribly embarrassing, her actions carry a great risk. If Maka can''t find Crona fast, she too will be consumed by madness!

In his madness, Death the Kid has embraced a new notion of "order": Only in nothingness can there be true balance and equilibrium. But for Black*Star, being on equal footing with anyone is not his style. Black*Star has always wanted to "transcend the gods"-now his only chance may be to overpower his shinigami friend and take Death down if he wants to save him...!

A new action fantasy set in a steampunk Tokyo from the creator of the smash hit Soul Eater! FAMILY REUNION The battle at Vulcan''s workshop continues, and Shinra finds himself face-to-face with his long-lost brother, Shō. Shinra is determined to keep the promise he made to his mother, but Shō has other plans: He orders his knights to destroy Company 8 and take Shinra back to the Evangelist with them!

At Maka''s request, she and Soul meet with Doctor Stein for an intensive tutoring session. Although Stein warns that they may never be able to resonate again if they fail to complete the training, Maka insists, desperate to become stronger so that Soul is never hurt again. But Soul''s strange nightmares have made him reluctant to seek power, and his unwillingness to share his fears only frustrates his partner. With their soul wavelengths pulling apart, will Maka and Soul be able to come together when danger emerges on their next assignment?

Crona''s crimes have become too terrible to ignore, and the troubled youth is added to Shinigami''s list. Hoping to reach her friend first, Maka extends her soul perception ability to engulf the entire planet. But the sweep delivers even more than she had bargained for--the location of the Kishin''s hideout!

A new action fantasy set in a steampunk Tokyo from the creator of the smash hit Soul Eater! HIS BROTHER''S KEEPER Shinra has found Shō at last, and he''s eager to rescue him from the clutches of the Evangelist. But Shō has no memory of his older brother, and refuses to accept the possibility that the two of them are related. Shinra''s only choice is to beat Shō up and drag him home, but how can he defeat someone who has the power to stop time?

Buku yang berjudul Fire Force 20 ini merupakan sebuah komik karya Atsushi Ohkubo. Atsushi Ohkubo adalah seorang seniman manga Jepang yang dikenal karena karyanya pada serial manga Soul Eater dan Fire Force, yang keduanya telah diadaptasi menjadi serial televisi anime. Ohkubo bekerja sebagai asisten di bawah Rando Ayamine, di serial manga GetBackers. Dia juga menciptakan beberapa karya seni untuk video game TCG Lord of Vermilion, serta beberapa desain karakter di Bravely Default dan Bravely Second: End Layer. Pada 10 April 2022, Fire Force memiliki 304 bab. Ini juga memiliki 33 volume yang diterbitkan dalam bahasa Jepang, dan 26 dalam bahasa Inggris. Sinopsis : Waktunya latihan! 3 anak muda dari regu 8 kembali ke Asakusa. Untuk mempelajari teknik rahasia petugas pemadam, yaitu kekuatan super di lokasi kebakaran, Shinra dan Arthur menjalani latihan yang keras di bawah komandan Benimaru dari regu 7. Berkembanglah melampaui batasan dari batasan, teror ‘tekanan kematian’! Sementara itu, Tamaki yang memutuskan untuk ikut latihan karena kelemahannya dalam investigasi di Netherworld, berhadapan dengan saudara kembar Hikage dan Hinata. Ayo, Tamaki, atasi kelemahanmu sendiri! Lalu, dari kegelapan muncul ke permukaan sekelompok evangelist, menceritakan kehendak dewa. Bagaimana pertarungan regu 9 selanjutnya ketika dunia menjadi satu? Yuk, baca kisah selengkapnya di Fire Force Volume 20 ini!