Fire ForceandSoul Eaterare two hugely popular series created by Atsushi Ohkubo. So, when it emerged that both series were connected, interest in them went through the roof. There are aspects ofSoul EaterandFire Forcethat, at a glance, seem worlds apart. For one,Soul Eateris famous for its fantastical world and characters, whereasFire Force, despite having fantasy elements, is much more rooted in reality as we know it. However, onceSoul EaterEaster eggs started appearing inFire Force, speculation grew rife about there being a more tangible link between the stories.
WithFire ForceandSoul Eaterboth having been completed by Atsushi Ohkubo, we now know that the two stories are both worlds apart and yet very deeply connected, much more so than fans initially expected. For new fans to either series, don’t worry; this will be a spoiler-free explanation as to how each series is connected.
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Fire Forceis officially a prequel toSoul Eater. However, they both take place in different versions of the same world.
Fire Forceexplains that Earth as we knew it was largely reduced to flames by a Great Cataclysm that destroyed most of the world, although Tokyo remained stable. Some 250 years later, theevents ofFire Forcetake place.
Fire Forceremains quite like the real world for the most part. However, Shinra and company do discover a freaky alternate dimension known as Adolla, which has much of the wackiness associated withSoul Eater.
Events at the end ofFire Forcesee the world as they know it destroyed and then rebuilt using Adolla; this serves as an origin story for the world in whichSoul Eatertakes place many hundreds of years later.
Character Connections Between Soul Eater and Fire Force
Despite many hundreds of years between the end ofFire Forceand the start ofSoul Eater, there are actually quite a lot of crossovers when it comes to characters.
Many ofFire Force’smain characters are legendary figures in the world ofSoul Eater,including protagonist Shinra Kusakabeand Arthur Boyle, whose sword becomes the legendary weapon Excalibur. Inca Kasugatani is also a side character in bothFire ForceandSoul Eater.
There are also a few familial or hereditary links fromFire ForcetoSoul Eater. Some of the most prominent confirmed links include:
However, there are other characters, particularlymeisters inSoul Eater, with shared likenesses to people inFire Forcethat leave fans wondering whether it’s just similar art styles or something more.
Fans Can Avoid Spoilers of Each Series
Because of the connections betweenFire ForceandSoul Eater, lots of people are making the jump from one to the other. Others are also wondering which is best to watch first: should you watch the shows chronologically –Fire ForcethenSoul Eater– or in their order of release?
Thankfully for fans trying to avoid spoilers, the crossovers between the two series are largely superficial until you get to the end ofFire Force. Therefore, it’s not really possible to spoil either story by reading the whole of one before jumping into the next.
Most fans tend to recommend enjoying both series in their order of release. While there are references inFire Forceto its predecessor, there’s not much going the other way in thedemonic world ofSoul Eaterunless you already know theFire Forcestory. Therefore, if you want to spot the inside jokes, it’s best to seeSoul Eaterfirst, but either order works.
Whatever way fans enjoySoul EaterandFire Force, having the two stories connected has certainly created an extra level of intrigue.
