Fuuto PI: Kamen Rider Skull no Shouzou Movie Releases Trailer, Key Visual, and Theme Song Details
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The highly anticipated Fuuto PI: Kamen Rider Skull no Shouzou anime movie has officially dropped its first trailer and key visual. Fans are buzzing as the trailer also features a sneak peek of the newly announced theme song, “Niau Otoko ni Nare,” performed by Koji Kikkawa. Kikkawa, reprising his role as Sokichi Narumi from the original live-action series, brings an exciting nostalgic element to this anime release.
Cast Reveals and Theme Song Announcement
Kikkawa’s return as Sokichi Narumi is one of the most talked-about aspects of the movie. The actor played the same character in the live-action series, making his involvement even more significant for longtime fans of Kamen Rider W.
Along with the trailer, three new cast members were unveiled:
- Ayumu Murase as the young Shotaro Hidari.
- Satomi Sato as Saeko Sonozaki.
- Jun Fukuyama as Nagi Oshima.
Fuuto PI: From Manga to Anime
The Fuuto PI franchise originally began as a manga sequel to the beloved 2009 tokusatsu series Kamen Rider W. Written by Riku Sanjo and illustrated by Masaki Sato, the manga was first published in Big Comic Spirits in 2017 and has been a massive hit. The 17th volume of the manga is set for release on October 30, 2024 in Japan, a significant date for fans who have been following the manga since its inception.
In 2022, the manga was adapted into a successful TV anime, and now the Fuuto PI story continues on the big screen with this upcoming movie.
Returning Staff and Production Team
The anime movie will see the return of key staff members who worked on the TV anime adaptation. This ensures continuity in both visual style and storytelling quality:
- Director: Yosuke Kabashima
- Assistant Director: Ayataka Tanemura
- Script Supervisor: Riku Sanjo (also the original manga writer)
- Screenwriter: Tatsuto Higuchi (the TV anime’s series composer)
- Character Designer and Chief Animation Director: Hidekazu Ebina
- Animation Studio: Studio KAI
Main Cast
The main cast will include:
- Yoshimasa Hosoya as Shotaro Hidari
- Koki Uchiyama as Philip
- Akira Sekine as Tokime
- Mikako Komatsu as Akiko Narumi
- Makoto Furukawa as Ryu Terui
- Daisuke Ono as Yukiji Bando
- Kenjiro Tsuda as Sokichi Narumi
Manga and Anime Legacy
Fuuto PI holds a special place in the hearts of Kamen Rider fans. Its roots as a manga sequel to Kamen Rider W have allowed the story to evolve, reaching a broader audience with its anime adaptation and now, with this movie. The upcoming release of the 17th volume of the manga in October 2024 marks a milestone in the series’ ongoing success.
The anime film is set to build on the momentum created by the TV adaptation, which was praised for its faithful translation of the manga’s tone and character development. Fans are eagerly awaiting the film’s release, as it promises to deliver a perfect blend of nostalgia and fresh content.
Final Thoughts
With its combination of a stellar cast, a renowned production team, and a legacy tied to one of the most iconic tokusatsu series, Fuuto PI: Kamen Rider Skull no Shouzou is shaping up to be a must-watch for fans of both Kamen Rider and anime in general. As the release date approaches, anticipation continues to grow, and the newly released trailer and key visual have only heightened the excitement.
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