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Kamen Rider × Kamen Rider OOO & W Featuring Skull: Movie Wars Core
Confronting a mysterious enemy, the Pteranodon Yummy, Kamen Rider W receives aid from Ryu, who has infuriated Akiko by being too busy to attend her wedding! Akiko demands to know why he even became a Kamen Rider in the first place and the Pteranodon Yummy as it uses the Memory Memory on her to give her the answer to her question. Meanwhile, at the Kougami Foundation, Kousei Kougami talks of the most avaricious man in Japan, Oda Nobunaga, whose final resting place was found. With Doctor Maki overseeing the process, Kougami commissions the creation of a Cell Medal homunculus based on Nobunaga himself. Later, Kamen Rider Core begins to destroy the area as Kamen Riders OOO and W team up to fight the enemy. However, Kamen Rider Core proves too powerful and the two go underground to destroy the Gaia Memory’s source of power to even the odds.
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Plot Summary
This crossover film brings together the heroes of Kamen Rider W and Kamen Rider OOO to face a new threat. As a mysterious new enemy emerges, the Kamen Riders must combine their powers and unique abilities to uncover the truth behind a series of strange incidents and prevent a global catastrophe. The movie also delves into the origins of Kamen Rider Skull, providing crucial backstory.
Critical Reception
As a crossover entry in the long-running Kamen Rider franchise, 'Movie Wars Core' was generally well-received by fans for its action sequences, character interactions, and the exploration of the Skull backstory. Critical reviews often highlighted the spectacle and the fan-service aspects typical of these annual crossover films.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its dynamic action and the interplay between the W and OOO Riders.
Appreciated for expanding on the lore of Kamen Rider Skull.
Seen as a satisfying annual crossover event for fans of the series.
Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for this particular film is not readily available, but generally, fans of the Kamen Rider series appreciate these crossover films for their entertainment value and continuity within the franchise.
Fun Fact
This film is part of the 'Movie War' series, an annual tradition in the Heisei Kamen Rider era that traditionally pits the current year's Kamen Rider against the previous year's Rider, often with additional Riders joining the fray.
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