Hikuidori: Ushuu Boro Tobi-gumi

Overview

Hikuidori: Ushuu Boro Tobi-gumi is a 12-episode historical action TV anime from SynergySP that aired from 11/1/2026 to 5/4/2026. Matsunaga Gengo, once known as the Fire-eating Bird (Hikuidori), was the best firefighting samurai in Edo. He had left the fire brigade for his own reasons, then suddenly receives an invitation to serve the Shinjo clan.

OtaHub's take

The Shinjo clan's fire brigade has no money, no people and is looked down on by those around it. Encouraged by his wife, Miyuki, Gengo decides to rebuild it as its chief. He and his eccentric friends struggle to save every life despite being mocked as the Boro-Tobi-Gumi, while a mysterious series of suspicious fires called foxfires continues in Edo. The synopsis is credited to ANN.

Verdict

It suits viewers who like historical series with a dramatic pulse, where a looked-down-on crew rises through the spirit of saving lives. All 12 episodes have aired, so it can be watched in one run.