Gustav Honda

Name: Gustav Honda

Gender: Male

Age: 46

Height: 165 cm

Birthday: November 3

Blood Type: O

Affiliation: 2nd Special Fire Brigade (military-direct unit)

Rank/Position: Battalion Commander

Generation: Third Generation pyrokinetic

Voice Actor: Takaya Hashi → To be announced (later replacement currently unspecified)

Gustav Honda is the commanding officer of the 2nd Special Fire Brigade, a unit that operates directly under the military.

He is instantly recognizable by his completely bald head, from which he can generate extremely high-temperature flames.

Within his brigade, his appearance has become a running joke and even a betting topic.

New recruits in the 2nd often argue over the question: “Did he go bald first, or did the flames burn it off first?”

Despite the humor around him, Honda is a capable and battle-tested leader.

His unit is normally kept away from investigations related to the white-robed cult due to the 2nd Brigade’s status as a direct military organization.

That changes when General Oze personally orders him to cooperate with Company 8 in an underground investigation.

During this mission, Honda and his forces fight against the schemes of the Evangelist’s faction, suffering heavy casualties but ultimately managing to thwart part of their plan.

After this harsh operation, Honda adopts a more cooperative stance toward Company 8.

He acknowledges their efforts and is shown to be willing to work alongside them against greater threats.

Pyrokinetic Powers

Honda is a Third Generation pyrokinetic who specializes in high-output flame generation.

Uniquely, he emits intense flames directly from his bald head, turning it into a blazing battering ram in combat.

He primarily fights at close range.

Once he ignites his head, he rushes in and attacks with devastating headbutts, using his own body as a living weapon.

His fighting style is straightforward, brutal, and highly physical.

Rather than relying on complex techniques or long-range attacks, he overwhelms enemies through raw power and direct engagement.

Named Technique

Honda Bullet Demon Unmatched

This is the name attributed to his explosive, head-first assault style.

When he uses this technique, Honda charges in like a human cannonball, combining his physical strength with the high firepower of his head flames for maximum impact.

Honda’s image within the 2nd Brigade is a mix of respect and lighthearted mockery.

His subordinates clearly trust his leadership, but they also freely joke about his bald head and its connection to his flames.

The ongoing debate among new recruits—“Bald first or burn first?”—shows that he inspires both fear and familiarity.

This running gag gives him a surprisingly human, approachable presence despite his intense combat capabilities.

His relationship with Company 8 evolves over time.

Initially kept at a distance from white-clad investigations, he grows more aligned with them after sharing the hardships of the underground mission.

Following the heavy losses during that operation, Honda’s cooperation with Company 8 signals his recognition of the shared struggle against the Evangelist.

This shift hints at his pragmatic and ultimately responsible nature as a commander.

Honda’s main significance lies in his role as the leader of a military-direct Fire Brigade and as an ally in critical operations.

By commanding the 2nd in joint missions with Company 8, he helps bridge the gap between the military structure and the more independent Fire Brigades.

The underground investigation ordered by General Oze is a key event for him.

Through this mission, he demonstrates both his combat prowess and his willingness to bear heavy costs to oppose the Evangelist’s plots.

His presence adds a mix of dark humor and intensity to the narrative.

The contrast between a flaming bald head used as a weapon and the deadly seriousness of his missions makes Gustav Honda a memorable side character within Fire Force.