Fuuto PI: The Portrait of Kamen Rider Skull
Synopsis
"How were Gaia Memories created?" "Why did W begin to fight?" To answer Tokime's questions, Shoutarou quietly begins to tell a story. He speaks of his meeting and parting with a man he admired and called his old man—his mentor, Soukichi Narumi. Mysterious people called Dopants, who utilized the powers of Gaia Memories, had begun appearing in the shadows of Fuuto, the windy city. A young Shoutarou had become an assistant of the detective Soukichi and, though called half-baked, began to follow in his footsteps. Unaware that, in addition to his detective work, Soukichi was secretly acting as Skull, Shoutarou began to grow frustrated with his mentor. That was when the Narumi Detective Agency received a phone call—a request from Hell inviting Shoutarou and company to a fateful night! When Shoutarou tracked down Soukichi to deliver the "trump card" bestowed by the mysterious caller, what did he see? Shoutarou and Philip. The one detective made of two and the night when Kamen Rider W began. That whole story will finally be revealed. (Source: Official site, translated)
Audience Consensus
The movie mainly retells the origins of Kamen Rider W, providing more details to the 'Begins Night' event. Viewers already familiar with the story might find the flashback portion repetitive. However, the new details and hints at future plot developments are appreciated, creating a generally positive but not overly enthusiastic reception.
Strengths
- Explains the origins of Shotaro, Philip, and Kamen Rider W.
- Adds extra scenes and details to the 'Begins Night' event.
Weaknesses
- The majority of the movie is a flashback, potentially causing impatience for viewers familiar with the original story.
- One scene may conflict with another of W's live-action movies.