Firefighter Daigo: Rescuer in Orange

Daigo Toake is a hotheaded young firefighter whose skill and stubbornness push him forward, while Shun Onoda struggles with personal barriers that slow his progress. Yuki Nakamura wants to break into Orange, the elite special rescue corps, and she refuses to be sidelined because of tradition. The three meet and train together, learning techniques and testing limits as the demands of rescue work grow more severe. As they aim for acceptance into Orange, the series follows their training, interpersonal clashes, and the daily danger of saving others, all building toward a nationwide emergency that threatens to overwhelm Japan, without revealing how that threat resolves.

Created by Shinzo Fujita, the animated series premiered in 2023. Key voice cast includes Junya Enoki as Daigo Toake, Taku Yashiro as Shun Onoda, Ayane Sakura as Yuki Nakamura, Yuichi Nakamura as Sadaie Matoi, and Tetsu Inada as Kyosuke Yamagami.

As of its 2023 release, Firefighter Daigo has not received major industry awards or high-profile nominations. There are no widely reported Emmys, Golden Globe, or equivalent honors tied to the show, though it has been discussed in genre circles.

The show carved out a modest niche among fans interested in emergency services and action animation. It generated fan art and online discussion about realism in firefighting scenes, and some viewers praised its focus on teamwork and technical detail rather than spectacle.

Critical reaction has been mixed, reflected in a vote average around 5.7 out of 10 from a small sample. Reviewers and viewers tend to point to solid action choreography and clear character goals, while noting uneven pacing and character development at times. Central themes include duty, teamwork, professional ambition, and the cost of choosing a dangerous line of work, with Yuki's attempts to join Orange highlighting questions about tradition and inclusion.