Fuuto PI
Synopsis
Shoutarou Hidari, a hard-boiled private investigator from the Narumi Detective Agency, lives for the sake of protecting the peace in the city of Fuuto alongside his inquisitive partner, Philip. One fine night, Shoutarou encounters a mysterious woman named Tokime, who is soon linked to several cases of homicide and theft. Shoutarou's investigation leads him to people using "Gaia Memories"—memory units similar to thumb drives holding vast amounts of data—to turn into formidable beasts called "Dopants." While the majority of Gaia users were put down by the detective team in the past, a number of them still remain, posing a great threat to public safety. Once more, Shoutarou and Philip, Gaia users on the side of justice, must fight as Kamen Rider W—the renowned hero safeguarding Fuuto—to eradicate the nest of villainous Dopants, all while uncovering Tokime's true identity and confronting the long-forgotten past. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
Fans of Kamen Rider W overwhelmingly enjoy Fuuto Tantei as a faithful and well-produced sequel. The animation allows for dynamic action sequences, and the mysteries are engaging. However, newcomers are strongly advised to watch Kamen Rider W first, and some find the fanservice and short episode count to be drawbacks. Overall, it's a nostalgic and enjoyable experience for existing fans.
Strengths
- Faithful adaptation and continuation of Kamen Rider W
- High-quality animation and action sequences impossible in live-action
- Intriguing mysteries and well-structured stories
- Amazing soundtrack and sound design
- Faithful recreation of iconic sets
Weaknesses
- Requires prior knowledge of Kamen Rider W to fully appreciate
- Some fanservice scenes with Tokime feel out of place
- Voice actors may take some getting used to
- The show is too short with only 12 episodes, cliffhanger ending
- Reused animation frames and sound effects