Fire burns, it’s hot, it ate a bad report card of mine once but most importantly it’s the element of interest when it comes to daydreaming of your preferred superpower. If you don’t share that enthusiasm you’re likely at least one third ice narwhal but still welcome to read on. There is arguably no better place to find some of the hottest fire flinging fictional examples (I did it again) than the murky world of anime.

With so many different anime universes it is a monumental task to try and rank them in terms of who carries the torch above all but you can confidently say here is seven of the biggest and hottest fire users that let their flames do the talking.

Itachi Uchiha (Naruto)

Coming from a sad albeit complicated background, a shinobi of Konohagakure‘s Uchiha clan gained infamy after murdering his entire family, saving only his younger brother Sasuke. It was only years later Sasuke would learn the decision made by Itachi rested solely with his motivation to save his life and the entire village .

Capable of releasing the highest level of fire technique, the Amaterasu. Unmistakable by the dark black flames the caster uses the Mangekyo Sharingan to summon a fire so hot it burns other fires. Amaterasu cannot be extinguished by conventional methods and Only Itachi and Sasuke can use Amaterasu. This impressive power can burn for 7 days and has been labeled as forbidden in the ninja world.

Enji Todoroki or Endeavor (My hero Academia)

Hailed as the current number one hero of Japan Endeavor is about as hot headed as his flames are, starting out as kind of a jerk and well abusive dad. Endeavors attitude stemmed from his drive to become the number one hero and usurp the former All Might. Succumbing to his obsession he has pushed himself and children to the utmost limits of their quirks, later realizing the error in this and cooling his attitude.

Using the quirk Hellflame Endeavor is able to generate and manipulate intense flames from his body surrounding himself in a shroud of fiery armor and even enhancing his strength and speed. By concentrating his flames into his fingertips the number one hero can mimic a plasma ray, his signature move Flash Fire vaporizes everything it touches slicing through steel and victims like butter. 

Roy Mustang (Full Metal Alchemist (Brotherhood)

Known well as the Flame Alchemist Roy Mustang is a Lieutenant Colonel in the State Alchemist military government. Gaining status as a hero during the Ishvalan Civil War , Mustang utilized his unique flame alchemy to devastate the Ishvalan ranks. Initially he carries an attitude that is overly laxed and even lay about concerning his duties, beneath the surface a calculating and precise person Mustang is a born leader with a tactical intuitiveness that is surpassed only by his concern for the people he is sworn to protect.

Flame Alchemy allows the wielder to manipulate the density of oxygen around themselves by raising its levels in the air. Mustang uses this technique combined with a spark generated from his gloves to create varying degrees of fire based attacks and explosions. Capable of precision strikes like igniting the fluid in an enemies eye or incinerating a room of enemies while avoiding allies.

Shigekuni Yamamoto (Bleach)

Arguably the strongest Soul Reaper in soul society until of course being surpassed by Ichigo, as Captain Commander and the eldest shinigami his strength is surpassed only by his conviction. Toting the appearance of a frail old man Yamamoto is actually in incredible shape and will stop at nothing to ensure the Soul Society’s rule and laws are followed. He is known to show respect and almost admiration for powerful opponents.

Utilizing a powerful weapon known as the Zanpakuto Yamamoto possesses the strongest fire Zanpakuto ever in the soul society “Ryuujin Jakha”. A Shnigami has two obtainable levels (upgrades) to their power, a Shikai and Bankai. Ryujins Shikai release ability engulfs the sword and surrounding landscape into flames incinerating even clouds in the area, this Shikai command is, “reduce all creation to ash”. Releasing his Bankai Yamamoto has claimed that his body and sword are engulfed by flames hotter than the sun, vaporizing any matter touched.

Mereoleona Vermillion (Black Clover)

An imposing noblewoman of the house Vermillion, Mereoleona is a Royal Knight  and stand-in Captain of the Flame Salamanders squad. Commanding respect, her sheer indomitable will is surpassed only by her fire magic abilities. Stated In the magnato possess an almost unobtainable  level of power she is possibly the strongest human magic user alive.  

Mereoleona draws her magic abilities from one of the highest tier Grimoires in the Clover Kingdom, a three leaf clover. She is capable of fully manipulating the fire element, even grabbing allies with her flame avatars causing no harm. Preferring to use spells complimenting her insane level of strength, Calidos Brachium surrounds the wielder’s fist in a fiery aura for strikes, engulfing them in flames. Merleonas equivalent of a power up she utilizes the  surrounding mana outside her body for higher tier attacks, for finishing the toughest opponents implementing Calidos Brachium Purgatory; pouring all of her strength into a stream of punches that engulfs the entire area with flames.

Hiei (YuYu Hakusho)

Known as Jaganshi Hiei or  “Master of the Evil Eye” Hiei is the coupling of a Fire Demon and an Ice Maiden, the Jagan later surgically implanted in his forehead. Ostracized from the demon race at a young age, Hiei considers himself a bit of a loaner and villain until switching sides to fight with his closest human comrade Yusuke. Towards the series end Hiei made the astronomical leap from low D class demony to the Deadly tier elite S class.

Coupling his demon and Jagan powers he alone can harness the power of his Dragon of the Darkness Flame technique. An overwhelming attack that summons black flames from the depths of the Spirit World and shapes it in the form of a black dragon that incinerates anything in its path. Capable of emitting the Dragon Wave in Jaganshi Form, this attack summons multiple Darkness Flame Dragons destroying everything around the user.

Benimaru Shinmon (Fire Force)

A member of the elite Special Fire Force since he was a boy Benimaru is an extremely gifted pyrokinetic user orphaned as a boy and later made heir to his adopted father Hibachi Shinmon. Short tempered but respected as a leader and capable fighter Benimaru has a lifetime of training laying fire demons or infernals to rest. He is openly regarded as the strongest Fire Officer in the Special Fire Force and is known as “Asakusa’s King of Destruction”.

Benefiting from being both a 2nd and 3rd generation pyrokinetic this means he is capable of both summoning intense flames and attacks but also control the flames of an external source. This combination allows for powerful explosive blasts, flight and the manipulation of combustion and heat proof barriers. A signature attack of Benimaru is the Crimson Moon’s Sun Wheel in which a ring of fire is placed behind the already large fire mass (moon) adding to the destructive power. This attack can easily overpower and obliterate an infernal.

Some honorable mentions that didn’t make this list but might make a top 10 in the future are; Portgas D Ace (One Piece), Sailor Mars (Sailor Moon), Charizard (Pokemon), Natsu Dragneel (Fairy Tale), Feitan (Hunter x Hunter) and Escanor the Lion Sin of Pride (Seven Deadly Sins. 

Did this list have what you expected to see, was there a gaping hole in the anime knowledge that needs to be addressed? Leave your comments and suggestions below detailing a fire user that roasts with the best of them.