The appeal and reviews of "Futo Tantei": What is the new appeal of Detective Story?

A comprehensive review and recommendation of Fuuto Tantei

■ Public Media

WEB

■ Original Media

comics

■ First appearance date

August 1, 2022 - October 17, 2022

■ Online distribution

U-NEXT (exclusive distribution) August 1, 2022 to October 17, 2022 (episodes 1 to 12) Updated every Monday from 0:00

■TV Broadcast

TOKYO MX August 8, 2022 to October 24, 2022 (episodes 1-12) Every Monday 22:00-22:30
Sun TV August 8, 2022 to October 24, 2022 (Episodes 1 to 12) Every Monday 23:30 to 0:00
BS11 October 1, 2022 to December 17, 2022 (episodes 1-12) Every Saturday 22:00-22:30
Kumamoto Broadcasting October 8, 2022 to November 12, 2022 (Episodes 1 to 12) Every Saturday from 2:25 to 3:25 (2 episodes will be broadcast consecutively)
Toei Channel
December 17, 2022 - December 18, 2022 (1st - 12th) Saturdays and Sundays from 23:00
December 25, 2022 (1st to 6th) Sunday 21:00

■ How it first appeared

・Streaming, broadcasting: U-NEXT, TOKYO MX

■Frequencies

half an hour

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 12

■Original Story

Original story: Shotaro Ishinomori, ^{Detective Fuuto Sanjo, Kamen Rider W}

■ Director

・Director: Yosuke Kabashima

■ Production

・Animation Production: Studio KAI
Produced by: "Fuuto Tantei" Production Committee

■Works

©2022 "Fuuto Tantei" Production Committee

■ Story

The wind blows constantly in the city.
Small happiness and great misfortune are brought by the wind.

The city of wind - Fuuto.

The "Museum" organization that once terrorized the city is
It was driven to destruction by the Kamen Riders.
However, dangerous items mass-produced by the organization called "Gaia Memories" are scattered all over the place.
It was circulated secretly in the emotionally charged city of Fuuto.
There was no end to the number of people who transformed into monsters called "Dopants" using the power of memory.

Hidari Shotaro is a half-boiled detective whose kindness makes him indecisive.
His eternal partner, Philip, is a brilliant detective.
Today, another strange request is brought to the Narumi Detective Agency, where the two work.

A mysterious shadow operates in the town where the wind has stopped. Then a bewitching beauty named Tokime appears.
Meeting her changes Shotaro's destiny.
Shotaro and Philip are two detectives,
A new incident involving Kamen Rider W begins...

■Explanation

It has been 13 years since the TV broadcast began in 2009.
Kamen Rider W has moved from live action to manga, and the story continues to unfold to this day.
Its official sequel, "Fuuto Tantei", is finally coming to life as an anime!!

■Cast

・Shotaro Hidari/Yoshimasa Hosoya・Philip/Kouki Uchiyama・Tokime/Akira Sekine・Ryu Terui/Shin Furukawa・Akiko Narumi/Mikako Komatsu・Yukiji Manto, Aurora Dopant/Daisuke Ono・Mikio Hino/Kenyu Horiuchi・Shun Makura/Chiharu Sawashiro・Watchaman/Atsushi Imaruoka・Lily Shirogane/Yuka Nukui・Akira Aoyama/Daiki Kobayashi・Classmate/Moe Kahara・Chuta Tsubozaki/Tarusuke Araki・Renji Tachikawa/Katsuyuki Konishi・Sub, Lord Dopant/Kazuyuki Okitsu・Shintaro Mashima/Kenji Akabane・Monako Moriguchi, Megu Kazematsuri/Machico
・Midori Koizumi/Saori Onishi・Meganeura Dopant/Akira Okino・Mutsumi Mihara,Meganeura Dopant/Akira Okino・Kuuya Kagamino/Daisuke Kusunoki・Kiku Kagamino,Alcohol Dopant/Anne Yaoya・Tadashi Kimura/Hiroki Maeda・Kubokura Kanna/Mika Kikuchi・Rekizai Zen/Hitomi Ueda・Hotaru Arito,Alcohol Dopant/Shizuka Ishigami・Kurumi Nanba/Yu Shinohara・Mick/Yasuhiro Takato,Scream Dopant/Miku Ito・Hideo Chiba,Brachiosaurus Dopant/Natsumi Fujiwara・Mamoru Nikaido,Reactor Dopant/Kenji Nomura・Ritsuka Rando/Manaka Iwami・Rentarou Rando/Atsushi Ono・Reiichi Rando/Ryo Sugisaki・Ichiha Gojo/Miku Ito,Narration/Fumihiko Tachiki,Gaia Memory Voice/Fumihiko Tachiki

■ Main staff

Original story: Shotaro Ishinomori (original story), Riku Sanjo (original script)
・Illustration by Masaki Sato (manga)
・Director / Kabashima Yosuke・Assistant Director / Tanemura Ayatake・Series Composition / Higuchi Tatsuto・Script Supervision / Sanjo Riku・Character Design and Chief Animation Director / Ebina Hidekazu・Chief Animation Director / Komatsubara Sei・Kamen Rider, Dopant Animators / Kabashima Yosuke, Yamane Yoshihiro・Main Animators / Shikiji Yukiki, Tominaga Kazuhito, Yokoya Kenta・Mecha and Prop Design / Taiga Hiroyuki・Art Setting / Aoki Tomoyuki, Morioka Kenichi・Art Director / Watanabe Yukihiro・Color Design / Yokoyama Sayoko・Director of Photography / Shimura Go, Takezawa Yuichi・2D Graphics / Kageyama Jiro・3DCG Production / iPS Animation Studio・3DCG Action / unknownCASE
・CG Director: Hiroyuki Kashima ・CG Animation Director: Atsushi Sakiyama ・3D Modeling: Jet Studio, Mitsugu Ishii ・Editing: Ayumu Takahashi ・Sound Director: Jin Aketagawa ・Sound Production: Magic Capsule ・Music: Kotaro Nakagawa, Shuhei Naruse ・Music Producer: Mayu Iida (avex entertainment)
・Executive Producer/Hideaki Tsukada ・Producers/Megumi Naito, Daisuke Furuya ・Animation Producer/Masashi Masuo ・Supervisor/Akira Onodera ・Animation Production/Studio KAI
Produced by: "Fuuto Tantei" Production Committee

■ Main Characters

・Shotaro (left)
A "half-boiled" private detective who pretends to be hard-boiled. He transforms into Kamen Rider W with his partner Philip and tackles strange cases that occur in Fuuto. One day, he is asked to find a mysterious woman known as the "T-junction Witch," and is caught up in a storm of fate...
・Philip
Shotaro's partner, another "Fuuto Detective". Although he uses his calm judgment and "searching" skills to solve cases, he is strongly attracted to keywords that stimulate his curiosity and loses sight of what is going on around him. He is worried because he believes that this case is in Shotaro's weak area.
A bewitching beauty who Shotaro meets at the Tokimei Pier. She is rumored to be the "T-junction Witch" by the townspeople, and is a mysterious presence. The scent of flowers she leaves in her footprints foreshadows the start of a new incident that will unfold in Fuuto.
・Akiko Narumi
She is the head of the Narumi Detective Agency. She handles all the clerical work, odd jobs, and looking after Philip. She has a style of tsukkomi trained in Osaka, and sometimes contributes to solving cases in unexpected ways. Her husband, Ryu Terui, still calls her "head."
・Ryu Terui
A detective in the Paranormal Crimes Division of Fuuto Police Station, he is also Kamen Rider Accel. Together with his subordinates Hino and Makura, he is cracking down on Gaia Memory crimes from an official standpoint. He is wary of the "giant shadow" that has begun to move in the shadows. His catchphrase is "Don't ask me questions."
・Bandou Yukiji
A mysterious man dressed in a pure white suit appears in Fuuto. He has a high level of charisma and a deep knowledge of Gaia Memory, and is trying to contact those who have the aptitude to be a Dopant. What is he looking at?

■Subtitle

・Episode 1/Watch out for t/The man who fell in love with the witch (2022/08/01)
Episode 2: Watch out for t/The culprit is there (2022/08/08)
Episode 3: Watch out for T/The Masked Guardian (2022/08/15)
・Episode 4: The Worst M/The Sound of Death (2022/08/22)
・Episode 5: The Worst M/Informant (2022/08/29)
・Episode 6/The Worst m/White Fang (2022/09/05)
・Episode 7: Locked Up / Famous Duo Stranded (2022/09/12)
・Episode 8: Closed K/Chained Malice (2022/09/19)
・Episode 9: Closed K/The Ultimate is Two in One (2022/09/26)
・Episode 10/Superhuman/Passport to the Back of the City (2022/10/03)
・Episode 11/Superhuman R/Seeking Connections (October 10, 2022)
・Episode 12/Superhuman R/The End, and then...(2022/10/17)

■ Related works

・Fuuto Tantei short SD animation

■ Theme songs and music

・OP1
・Private Eye
Lyrics: Seiko Fujibayashi; Music: Kotaro Nakagawa; Singer: Big Gadgets ft. Aya Ueki w TAKUYA

・ED1
・Crime and Punishment and the Underground・Lyrics by Mitsuru Matsuoka・Composition by Koji Kikkawa・Arrangement by Hiroaki Sugawara・Vocals by Mitsuru Matsuoka・Strings arrangement by Michiru Oshima・Music production by Koji Kikkawa

・IN1
・WGX ～W Goes Next～
Lyrics by Seiko Fujibayashi, Music by Shuhei Naruse, Singer by Aya Ueki w TAKUYA

・IN2
・Let's go ahead
Lyrics by Seiko Fujibayashi, Music by Shuhei Naruse, Singer by Megu Kazamatsuri (Machico)

A comprehensive review and recommendation of Fuuto Tantei

"Futo Tantei" is an anime adaptation of "Kamen Rider W" that was broadcast in 2009. The original work was written by Shotaro Ishinomori and Riku Sanjo, and the director is Yosuke Kabashima. Animation is handled by Studio KAI, and the production is carried out by the "Futo Tantei" Production Committee. The work was exclusively distributed on the web by U-NEXT, and was also broadcast on television on TOKYO MX, Sun TV, BS11, Kumamoto Broadcasting, Toei Channel, and other channels. It consists of 12 episodes, each 30 minutes long, and was distributed from August 1 to October 17, 2022.

The story is set in Fuuto, a city where the wind never stops blowing. The "Museum" organization that once threatened the city was destroyed by the Kamen Riders, but the organization mass-produced dangerous items called "Gaia Memories" and these are scattered all over Fuuto, and the power of the memories is causing a constant stream of people to transform into monsters called "Dopants." Meanwhile, a strange request is brought to the Narumi Detective Agency, where Hidari Shotaro, a half-boiled detective who is indecisive due to his kindness, and his brainy partner Philip work. The story unfolds as Shotaro's fate is changed by his encounter with a mysterious shadow operating in the city where the wind has stopped, and a bewitching beauty named Tokime.

"Futo Tantei" takes place 13 years after the events of 2009's "Kamen Rider W," and the story has moved from live action to manga, continuing the same tale to this day. This anime sequel preserves the appeal of the original while depicting the world of Fuuto from a new perspective. Director Yosuke Kabashima respects the atmosphere of the original while pursuing the unique expression of anime, skillfully maintaining a balance between visual appeal and storytelling.

The cast includes a star-studded line-up of voice actors, including Yoshimasa Hosoya as Hidari Shotaro, Kouki Uchiyama as Philip, and Akira Sekine as Tokime. In particular, the dialogue between Hidari Shotaro and Philip faithfully reproduces the atmosphere of the original work while still providing a fresh feel that only an anime can provide. Additionally, the voice actors who play characters familiar to fans of the original work, such as Shin Furukawa as Terui Ryu and Mikako Komatsu as Narumi Akiko, also deliver superb performances, raising the quality of the work as a whole.

The main staff includes Riku Sanjo, the original scriptwriter, Hidekazu Ebina, the character designer and chief animation director, and music composers Kotaro Nakagawa and Shuhei Naruse, all of whom have a deep understanding of the world of the original work. Music in particular is an important element in bringing out the atmosphere of the original work, and the music by Kotaro Nakagawa and Shuhei Naruse further enhances the atmosphere of the city of Fuuto. Also, don't miss the visual expression that makes full use of the latest technology, such as iPS Animation Studio, which produces 3DCG, and unknownCASE, which produces 3DCG action.

The main character, Hidari Shotaro, is a half-boiled private detective who pretends to be hard-boiled. Together with his partner Philip, he transforms into Kamen Rider W and tackles strange cases occurring in Fuuto. Philip is a smart detective who uses his calm judgment and "searching" to solve cases, but he is also strongly attracted to keywords that stimulate his curiosity and loses sight of what is going on around him. Tokime is a bewitching beauty who met Shotaro at the pier at night, and is rumored to be the "T-junction witch" by the people of the town. Narumi Akiko is the head of the Narumi Detective Agency, and is in charge of all the clerical work, chores, and taking care of Philip. Terui Ryu is a detective in the Paranormal Crimes Division of the Fuuto Police Station, and as Kamen Rider Accel, he cracks down on Gaia Memory crimes. Mantoyuki Samurai is a mysterious man in a pure white suit who has a deep knowledge of Gaia Memory and is trying to contact those who have the aptitude to be a Dopant.

The subtitles for each episode are words that symbolize the events in Fuuto, such as "Watch out for T/The man who fell in love with the witch", "Watch out for T/The culprit is there", "Watch out for T/The masked guardian", "The worst M/The sound of death", "The worst M/The informant", "The worst M/The white fang", "Closed K/The famous duo in distress", "Closed K/The chain of malice", "Closed K/The ultimate two are one", "Superhuman R/The passport to the other side of Fuuto", "Superhuman R/Seeking connections", and "Superhuman R/The end, and...". These subtitles not only indicate the content of each episode, but also give a glimpse into the overall story development.

Related works include "Futo Tantei Short SD Animation." This short animation is a comical depiction of the world of Fuuto Tantei, and is a must-see for fans.

The theme songs and music used are "Private Eye" (Opening theme: OP1) (Lyrics: Fujibayashi Seiko, Composition: Nakagawa Kotaro, Sung by Big Gadgets ft. Kamiki Sayaka w TAKUYA), "Crime and Punishment and Underground" (Ending theme: ED1) (Lyrics: Matsuoka Mitsuru, Composition: Kikkawa Koji, Arrangement: Sugawara Hiroaki, Sung by Matsuoka Mitsuru), "WGX ~W Goes Next~" (Intro theme: IN1) (Lyrics: Fujibayashi Seiko, Composition: Naruse Shuhei, Sung by Kamiki Sayaka w TAKUYA), and "Let's go ahead" (Intro theme: IN2) (Lyrics: Fujibayashi Seiko, Composition: Naruse Shuhei, Sung by Kazamatsuri Megu (Machico)). These songs are important elements that further deepen the worldview of Fuuto Tantei.

■ Evaluation

"Fuuto Tantei" is a work that depicts the city of Fuuto from a new perspective while inheriting the worldview of the original "Kamen Rider W." For fans of the original, it is a work that combines nostalgia and freshness, and for new viewers, it is a work that is sure to draw them in with the charm of Fuuto.

The story is set in the city of Fuuto, and follows the process of Hidari Shotaro and Philip solving strange requests. Director Kabashima Yosuke's skill shines through as he pursues the unique expression of anime while respecting the atmosphere of the original. In particular, the depiction of the city of Fuuto and the visuals of the Dopants transformed by the power of the Gaia Memory have a beauty and power that can only be found in anime. Also not to be missed are the growth of the characters and the changes in their relationships, such as the dialogue between Hidari Shotaro and Philip, and the change in fate brought about by his encounter with Tokime.

The acting of the cast is also superb, especially the dialogue between Yoshimasa Hosoya as Shotaro Hidari and Kouki Uchiyama as Philip, which faithfully reproduces the atmosphere of the original while giving a fresh feeling that only an anime can provide. In addition, the performances of the voice actors who play characters familiar to fans of the original, such as Shin Furukawa as Ryu Terui and Mikako Komatsu as Akiko Narumi, are also superb, raising the quality of the entire work.

The talent of the main staff is also not to be missed. The staff, including Sanjo Riku, the original screenwriter, Ebina Hidekazu, the character designer and chief animation director, Nakagawa Kotaro and Naruse Shuhei, all have a deep understanding of the worldview of the original work. Music in particular is an important element in enhancing the atmosphere of the original work, and the music by Nakagawa Kotaro and Naruse Shuhei further enhances the atmosphere of the city of Fuuto. Also not to be missed are the visual expressions that make full use of the latest technology, such as iPS Animation Studio, which produces 3DCG, and unknownCASE, which produces 3DCG action.

The main character, Hidari Shotaro, is a half-boiled private detective who pretends to be hard-boiled. Together with his partner Philip, he transforms into Kamen Rider W and tackles strange cases occurring in Fuuto. Philip is a smart detective who uses his calm judgment and "searching" to solve cases, but he is also very attracted to keywords that stimulate his curiosity and loses sight of what is going on around him. Tokime is a bewitching beauty who met Shotaro at the pier at night, and is rumored to be the "T-junction witch" by the people of the town. Narumi Akiko is the head of the Narumi Detective Agency, and is in charge of all the clerical work, chores, and taking care of Philip. Terui Ryu is a detective in the Paranormal Crimes Division of the Fuuto Police Station, and as Kamen Rider Accel, he cracks down on Gaia Memory crimes. Mantoyuki Samurai is a mysterious man in a pure white suit who has a deep knowledge of Gaia Memory and is trying to contact those who have the aptitude to be a Dopant. The growth of these characters and the changes in their relationships give the story more depth.

The subtitles for each episode are words that symbolize the events in Fuuto, such as "Watch out for T/The man who fell in love with the witch", "Watch out for T/The culprit is there", "Watch out for T/The masked guardian", "The worst M/The sound of death", "The worst M/The informant", "The worst M/The white fang", "Closed K/The famous duo in distress", "Closed K/The chain of malice", "Closed K/The ultimate two are one", "Superhuman R/The passport to the other side of Fuuto", "Superhuman R/Seeking connections", and "Superhuman R/The end, and...". These subtitles not only indicate the content of each episode, but also give a glimpse into the overall story development.

Related works include "Futo Tantei Short SD Animation." This short animation is a comical depiction of the world of Fuuto Tantei, and is a must-see for fans.

The theme songs and music used are "Private Eye" (Opening theme: OP1) (Lyrics: Fujibayashi Seiko, Composition: Nakagawa Kotaro, Sung by Big Gadgets ft. Kamiki Sayaka w TAKUYA), "Crime and Punishment and Underground" (Ending theme: ED1) (Lyrics: Matsuoka Mitsuru, Composition: Kikkawa Koji, Arrangement: Sugawara Hiroaki, Sung by Matsuoka Mitsuru), "WGX ~W Goes Next~" (Intro theme: IN1) (Lyrics: Fujibayashi Seiko, Composition: Naruse Shuhei, Sung by Kamiki Sayaka w TAKUYA), and "Let's go ahead" (Intro theme: IN2) (Lyrics: Fujibayashi Seiko, Composition: Naruse Shuhei, Sung by Kazamatsuri Megu (Machico)). These songs are important elements that further deepen the worldview of Fuuto Tantei.

■Recommendation

"Fuuto Tantei" is a work that can be recommended not only to fans of the original "Kamen Rider W" but also to new viewers. The story has many charms, such as the atmosphere of the city of Fuuto, the dialogue between Hidari Shotaro and Philip, and the change in fate brought about by his encounter with Tokime. The cast and staff are also impressive, with an excellent balance between visual appeal and storytelling. In particular, the visual expression that makes full use of 3DCG production and 3DCG action technology has a beauty and power that is unique to anime.

The related work, "Futo Tantei Short SD Animation," is a must-see for fans as it depicts the world of Futo Tantei in a comical way. The theme song and music are also important elements that further deepen the world of Futo Tantei. By watching "Futo Tantei," you will be able to gain a deeper understanding of the charm of the city of Futo, the growth of Hidari Shotaro and Philip, and the change in fate brought about by their encounter with Tokime.

Above, we have delivered a comprehensive review and recommendation for "Fuuto Tantei." Please enjoy the charm of the story, such as the charm of the city of Fuuto, the dialogue between Shotaro Hidari and Philip, and the change in fate brought about by the encounter with Tokime.