Fuuto PI
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Fuuto PI

7.3
Yr 2022
Rt 24m
Status Ended
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Series Brief

Overview

Sometime after the events of Kamen Rider W, Shotaro Hidari and Philip continue to solve crimes and fight evil as superhero detectives in the windy city of Fuuto.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 80 /100

Critical response to Fuuto PI was largely positive, with reviewers praising how successfully the live-action tokusatsu franchise Kamen Rider W translated into an animated format. Critics noted that the series captures the core spirit of the original show while delivering sincere storytelling, engaging detective intrigue, and sharp dialogue that stands out among modern anime.

While existing fans got the most out of the callbacks and established lore, critics highlighted that the anime is surprisingly welcoming to newcomers. The main cast translates seamlessly to animation, maintaining their charming dynamic as superhero detectives solving cases in Fuuto.

Minor criticisms were directed toward narrative pacing and character integration. A few reviewers pointed out that the show takes its time arriving at major plot points, leaving the main antagonists late to reveal themselves, while new character Tokime occasionally suffered from uneven characterization. Overall, however, critics viewed the season as a fun, briskly paced continuation that holds strong appeal for tokusatsu and anime fans alike.

“Fuuto PI does an excellent job of balancing both satisfying longtime Kamen Rider W fans while also providing an entertaining introduction for brand new fans to this wide and thrilling world”

“the series is surprisingly welcoming”

“This series makes the most of its limited runtime thanks to fantastic dialogue that feels unlike anything you run across in the vast majority of modern anime”

“Fuuto PI is Electric Fun Even If Imperfect”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

Crunchyroll
US • CA • UK
Why fans love it

Fuuto PI takes the core mechanics of a traditional detective story and layers them over the high-stakes world of henshin heroes. By centering the partnership between Shotaro and Philip, the series leans heavily into the tropes of a buddy cop procedural while maintaining the supernatural chaos expected of its roots. It manages to translate the aesthetic of a long-running live-action franchise into a sleek animated medium without losing the colorful drama of its supervillains.

The strength of this sequel lies in how it anchors bizarre, power-based mysteries to the grounded work of private investigation. Yoshimasa Hosoya anchors the lead role, bringing a gritty tone to a setting defined by wind and constant, city-wide threats. The result is a fusion of classic noir dialogue and over-the-top action sequences that operate entirely on their own internal logic. It is a show built for those who appreciate tight investigations occurring alongside explosions, transformations, and the enduring bond between two investigators.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 48
Regulars 2
Longest run 11 eps
Show 40 more
Yuka Nukui as Lily Shirogane (voice) 1 episode Tarusuke Shingaki as Chuuta Tsubosaki (voice) 3 episodes Katsuyuki Konishi as Renji Tachikawa (voice) 2 episodes Kenta Sasa as Underling (voice) 2 episodes Kosuke Katayama as Underling (voice) 1 episode Kazuyuki Okitsu as Sabu / Road Dopant (voice) 3 episodes Daiki Kobayashi as Akira Aoyama (voice) 1 episode Moe Kahara as Takahashi (voice) 1 episode Reigo Yamaguchi as Underling (voice) 1 episode Ken Mizukoshi as Underling (voice) 1 episode Misato Matsuoka as Girl (voice) 1 episode Tomomi Jiena Sumi as Girl (voice) 1 episode Atsushi Imaruoka as Watcherman (voice) 3 episodes Yasuhiro Takato as Mick (voice) 2 episodes Kenji Akabane as Shintaro Majima (voice) 3 episodes Machico as Monako Moriguchi / Megu Kazamatsuri (voice) 3 episodes Saori Onishi as Midori Koizumi (voice) 2 episodes Koji Okino as Mutsuo Mihara / Meganeura Dopant (voice) 3 episodes Kaori Nakamura as Team Megu member (voice) 2 episodes Fumihiko Tachiki as Narrator / Gaia Memory (voice) 11 episodes Kaori Maeda as Team Megu member (voice) 2 episodes Ayaka Fukuhara as Team Megu member (voice) 2 episodes Nanako Mori as Team Megu member (voice) 2 episodes Genki Muro as Spectator (voice) 1 episode Yu Okano as Spectator (voice) 2 episodes Mayuko Kazama as Nurse (voice) 1 episode Taiten Kusunoki as Kuya Kagamino (voice) 3 episodes Mika Kikuchi as Kanna Kubokura (voice) 3 episodes Kyo Yaoya as Kiku Kagamino (voice) 2 episodes Yu Sasahara as Kurumi Nanba (voice) 3 episodes Hitomi Ueda as Koyomi Zaizen (voice) 2 episodes Shizuka Ishigami as Kei Arito / Alcohol Dopant (voice) 3 episodes Ryo Sugisaki as Reiichi Rando (voice) 5 episodes Natsumi Fujiwara as Hideo Chiba / Brachiosaurus Dopant (voice) 3 episodes Hiroki Maeda as Tadashi Kimura (voice) 3 episodes Kenji Nomura as Mamoru Nikaido / Reactor Dopant (voice) 3 episodes Miku Ito as Scream Dopant (voice) 4 episodes Manaka Iwami as Ritsuka Rando (voice) 3 episodes Atsushi Ono as Rentaro Rando (voice) 3 episodes Takuya Makimura as Black-suited man / Road Dopant (voice) 2 episodes
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Keyword Cloud

Keywords

detective monster police supernatural sequel superhero bromance based on manga combat super power supervillain seinen anime based on tv series henshin heroes urban fantasy
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
August 01, 2022
Status
Ended
Episode Runtime
24 minutes
Origin
JP
TMDB Votes
47