The Fire Hunter

Synopsis

In a world where humanity has lost its connection to fire and now fears it due to spontaneous combustion triggered by proximity to natural flames, society survives by relying on a stone-like substance extracted from monsters that inhabit numerous forests. This material serves as a vital new energy source, providing light and power. Those who brave the dangers of the forests to collect this precious resource are known as fire hunters. Touko, a young villager, is saved from a forest creature by a fire hunter, who sacrifices themselves in the process. After recovering from her injuries, she is sent to the capital with the hunter’s dog, Kanata, and the hunter’s fire sickle to deliver them to the hunter’s family. Koushi, the deceased hunter's son, along with his sister, is taken in by an affluent household. Koushi begins to uncover ominous secrets tied to the ruling monarchy as he secretly investigates a unique fire stone that his father had discovered. This leads to a race against time between the nation’s leaders and those determined to prevent humanity's ultimate demise.