Rieko Hinata’s post-apocalyptic novel series, ‘Hikari no Ou,’ is a beautiful tale of human survival.
In a world that the “Last War” has left devastated, humans often burst into flames at the slightest interaction with fire. How will civilization survive without fire? The same thing that gave birth to civilization is now its enemy.
In Hinata’s novel, humans have found a new source of energy called flamelings. They await their savior, “Firecatcher Lord” who will harvest the fire of a 1000-year comet.
The tale seems ripe for telling and Studio Signal. MD has grabbed the opportunity to animate the series. ‘Hikari no Ou’ or ‘The Firecatcher Lord’ will receive an anime adaptation in January 2023.
The latest trailer from the series will give you a glimpse into a wretched world and its inhabitants who still cling to hope.
Touko, is the first character who is shown in the video. She is a young girl who finds herself in the forbidden forest, surrounded by flamelings. At this moment, someone jumps in to save her.
On the other hand, we can see Koushi, a young man who is taking care of his younger sister. 11-year-old Touko and 15-year-old Koushi’s fates are somehow entangled in this messed-up world.
Signal. MD has picked the best staff members to animate ‘Hikari no Ou,’ and you can check them out right here:
| Position | Staff | Other Works |
| Director | Junji Nishimura | Ranma 1/2 |
| Script Writer | Mamoru Oshii | Ghost in the Shell |
| Character Design | Takuya Saito | Macross Zero |
| Music | Kenji Kawai | Stray Dogs |
This brilliant work by Rieko Hinata will give you goosebumps and transport you to an imaginary world where things are a bit too surreal. In the upcoming anime, you will receive a heart-wrenching story filled with hope and disaster.
About The Fire Hunter
The Fire Hunter or Hikari no Ou is a novel series by Rieko Hinata. The series first debuted in 2018 and ended in 2020. Holp Shuppan published the four main volumes. A side-story volume was also published in December 2021.
The series takes place in a world that has seen the “Last War.” Humans have gone through biological changes because of it, and coming close to even the tiniest fires can cause them to combust.
In this world, Touko and Koushi are separate individuals from different places whose lives will be followed.
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