Firefighter Daigo: Rescuer in Orange (Kyuukoku no Orange) is a brand new anime series that has got the fans of the manga excited. Based on the manga, ‘Firefighter! Daigo of Fire Company M’. which is written and illustrated by Masahito Soda, the manga was first serialized in Shogakukan’s Shonen Manga magazine.
The anime follows the life of three young firefighters who have joined the Medaka-Ga-Hama Fire Station in Sengoku City, Daigo. Daigo Toake, Shun Onoda, and Yuki Nakamura are the three main characters in the show. The manga has sold more than 14 million copies, making it one of the most popular ones. The show will be based on a genre, similar to animes like ‘Tokyo Revengers’, ‘Jin-Roh’, etc.
Here’s everything you need to know about Firefighter Daigo: Rescuer in Orange.
Firefighter Daigo: Rescuer in Orange: Release Date
Studio Brain’s Base will be producing the show. Fans can now mark their calendars as Firefighter Daigo: Rescuer in Orange is all set to release on September 30, 2023. The show will be broadcast every evening at 5:30 pm JST.
What to Expect in Firefighter Daigo: Rescuer in Orange
As of May 17, 2023, seven volumes of the manga have been released. No official plot is out for the anime, so it is unclear how many chapters will be adapted into the anime. The series will be directed by Masahiko Murata (Naruto Shippuden) and Koji Yabuno.
The first volume of Firefighter Daigo: Rescuer in Orange was released on April 16, 2021. The official plot summary from the website states-
The story of how three young firefighters destined to save Japan grow in spirit. Daigo Toake burns with remarkable talent and unparalleled determination. Shun Onoda struggles against the walls blocking his own path. Yuki Nakamura hopes to become one of the few female members of the special rescue corps known as ‘Orange’.
When these three young firefighters who share the goal of becoming members of Orange come together, the story of how Japan will one day be saved begins… and what looms before them is a crisis that endangers the entire country.
Firefighter Daigo: Rescuer in Orange – Characters
No official characters list is out for the anime. Based on the manga, here’s a look at the characters, along with their respective voice actors, that we expect in Firefighter Daigo: Rescuer in Orange.
- Daigo Toake (Junya Enoki)
- Shun Onada (Taku Yashiro)
- Yuki Nakamura (Ayane Sakura)
- Sadaie Matoi (Yuichi Nakamura)
- Kysouke Yamagami (Tetsu Inada)
- Hasebe (Yohei Azakami)
- Watari (Ryota Iwasaki)
Firefighter Daigo: Rescuer in Orange: Trailer
No official trailer is out, but Studio Brain’s Base has released an official teaser for the show. Firefighter Daigo: Rescuer in Orange is all set to release on September 30, 2023, and will be available on Crunchyroll.