I've lost everything.
I implore you, Dr. Hanaya. Won't you become the hero that fights against the Bugster virus?
My friends, patients, and the team that supported me as a doctor... everything.
Look at me, Taiga!
Look at me.
You... You made all this happen!
Help me, Dr. Taiga!
Finally... I can become a complete being!
All I have left...
Let's end this.
BANG BANG TANK!
CLICK AND LOAD!
FINISHER!
BANG BANG CRITICAL FINISH!
Bang.
...is to fight.
I gotta believe!
[CLASSIFIED]
EPISODE ZERO
Didn't wanna know
yumemiru hoto ni
The bigger that my dreams grew
Didn't wanna know
kizu ka fuetekuno wa
The more my scars and wounds would grow
Why, why, why, why?
kizukeba no one's around
Now I realize no one's around
kami ga atae shitatta hitotsu no trial
God has decided I'm to be put through this trial
Hey, what's the purpose?
tsuitekina azayaka ni koete yo
Come on, I'll show you I can pass this test like no other
I gotta believe!
Turn it on...
soutou EXCITE! EXCITE!
I’m so EXCITE! EXCITE!
takanaru EXCITE! EXCITE!
My pulse is racing EXCITE! EXCITE!
kokoro ga michibiku ano basho e
Never stopping, I just want to keep on running
kake nukete iku dake
Straight to where my heart desires
(HEY!) I’m on the mission right now
EXCITE! EXCITE! kotae wa
EXCITE! EXCITE! What's the answer?
EXCITE! EXCITE! kotae wa
EXCITE! EXCITE! The answer is...
I. kono te no naka
(One) My life is in my hands
II. susumu beki life
(Two) And all I have to do
III. ikite iku dake
(Three) Is live it to my best
Pathologist
Maki Jirou
You're all right now. We were able to remove the cancer.
Thank you so much! It's all thanks to you that it was found and treated so quickly, Dr. Hanaya.
Episode 1: The Trigger of Fate
Don't mention it. Take care now.
Thank you, Doctor!
Now that's some work only a genius could do.
You've successfully diagnosed a rare cancer with only a few confirmed cases worldwide
and even performed a world-first combination surgery-radiation therapy perfectly.
Maki, if you've got time to talk then how about doing some work? I need you to look into a sample.
Ehhh, but why? The patient's already been treated.
Look here.
Doesn't it seem odd?
I don't really get it.
Is that so...
Well, I can't let the genius radiologist make a misdiagnosis. I'll take a look.
Thanks.
No prob.
Usually, I'd just brush it off as my imagination. However...
Bad news. While looking for candidates for CR,
I've found some doctors who say they've found the Bugster virus.
Unbelievable. With just the equipment they have up there?
Yes. What should we do?
Bring them here now, please.
Understood.
Cyber Rescue Center
Suddenly, Maki and I were brought to a strange department called “CR” under the Director's orders.
Mr. Hanaya Taiga
We were examined and had various tests run on us for days on end.
All riiiight! Today, we're going to have you two do a VR test!
What the— Who on Earth are you?!
I'm Poppy Pipopapo!
'Scuse me?
Poppy!
Just what are you making us do?
Well, I'm sure the Director's got his reasons for making us do this.
That's right. No complaining, now.
This'll be the last test you guys do.
Right! Put this on and lie down over there!
Are you ready?
Yes.
Papipupepo-press to start!
What is this?
Shoot them with the Gashacon Magnum you're holding!
What?
Easier said than done! As if he could just shoot!
We're doctors, after all!
Aaaah! I can't watch!
Huh?
He's...
...actually fighting?
Targeting affected areas is part of being a radiologist. This is no different.
Bang!
GAME CLEAR!
Dr. Hanaya... you've scored almost 100% on both your compatibility and VR tests.
I know you'd be capable of handling this matter.
The genius has done it again.
I'm sure you have it in you to be a compatible user too, Dr. Maki.
Could you please explain what's going on already?
Tell us what that new virus is.
It's the Bugster virus.
“Bugster”?
I implore you, Dr. Hanaya. Won't you become the hero that fights against the Bugster virus?
“Hero?” Is that supposed to be a metaphor?
It's just as I mean it.
You name would be... Kamen Rider Snipe.
Becoming the first doctor in the world to fight against the game illness is a huge responsibility, huh.
No, I'm not going to do it.
Why not? There isn't anyone better for the job than you!
I have my duties as a radiologist.
I've got patients coming from all over the country to see me.
You're just so used to being the genius, you're afraid of anything you can't handle.
What?! Say that again!
If you won't do it, then I'll be Snipe.
Radiology
Examination Room
It's been two weeks since that exchange. I haven't seen Maki around in the hospital after that.
I thought it was because he was working hard in CR...
Dr. Hanaya! Come quickly, please!
- What? - The patient's condition has worsened.
Name: Hishinuma Sasami Age: 18 Sex: Female
This patient is still in the hospital?!
Name: Hishinuma Sasami Age: 18 Sex: Female
Dr. Hanaya! What is happening? You told me she was fine!
We've got a specialist examining her right now, so please wait here.
Doctor!
Where's Maki? Wasn't he in charge of this patient?
Yes, but... Dr. Maki?
Where'd he go?
- No, don't! - Huh?
BANG BANG SHOOTING!
Transform.
CLICK AND LOAD!
Maki...
- Maki! - Dr. Maki!
-Maki! - Dr. Maki!
- Maki! Hey! - Hang in there, Dr. Maki!
Maki! Hey!
- Hang in there, Dr. Maki! - Hey!
Maki!
That was the trigger that shaped everything that was to come.
Maki!
Maki!!
NEXT EPISODE
Episode 2: Comrades Up Against the Barrel
Taiga, you okay?!
I'm fine!
I have to do this.
Hanaya Taiga is reaching his limit.
Snipe's going out there and getting things done!
I just want to save my patients—