A boy named Shunpei wishes to become a wizard.
He asks Haruto to make him his apprentice.
Haruto, who risks his life fighting Phantoms with his magic, rejects Shunpei.
But when Shunpei, a Gate, is attacked by Phantoms,
- Alakazam!
he discovers he can shoot fire from his finger...
I just cast a spell!
Yes! This is great!
I'm a wizard now!
So he's the Gate this time?
Yeah.
What about the Phantom?
I took it out.
That's great! That means the case is over!
Oh... Sorry.
Why is she here?
It's so delicious!
You don't look too happy.
Isn't it?
Why is she back after I told her all that?
Indeed.
These are so good!
Give her a break.
After coming back from the brink of despair, look at how well she's doing now.
You're going out, Haruto?
Yeah, I wanna check on the Gate.
Good—
Good luck!
I'm supposed to say that.
National Security Agency
You were right, Agent Kizaki.
Daimon Rinko has made contact with the wizard.
Just keep an eye on her for now.
Yes, sir.
Alakazam!
That's a sweet trick!
How'd you do it?
Yeah, what's the secret!
No secret here. It's real magic!
Okay, one more time.
Sorry to interrupt you, but...
My name is Tajima from TV Yuuhi. I host the Morning Island show.
Do you mind giving me an interview?
An interview?
Like, for TV?
The Wizard Rings contain magical power.
There is a man, a modern-day magic-user,
who wields their power with both his hands,
so that despair may become hope.
Maji ka maji de magic da show time
Ready? Because here's real magic! It's showtime!
Maru de tsuki to taiyou
It's every bit as striking
Kasanaru toki no shougeki
as the sight of a total solar eclipse
Dare datte kiseki wo shinjitemitai
In the way that everyone hopes for a miracle
Kitto hitsuyou fukaketsu no energy kokoro no tame
All you can rely on is your soul's energy
Yume to yosou ii imi de uragitte kureru mono
With it, you can surpass your wildest dreams and defy all expectations
3 2 1 showtime
Magic time trick janai
Magic time! There's no tricks here!
Mahou wo hirou hanpa neezo
He's showing off his sorcery!
Kioku no roots mogurikonde
He'll dig into the roots of your memories
Kibou wo sukuidasou
to keep your hope alive!
Show Time!
Life is showtime tobikkiri no
Life is the biggest showtime you'll ever know
Unmei no drive mucha shitemo
Even if it's dangerous to drive to your fate
Kinou kyou ashita mirai
Today, tomorrow, yesterday, and the future,
Subete no namida wo
take all of your tears,
Show Time!
Houseki ni kaeteyaru ze
And turn them into a jewel!
Maji ka maji de magic da show time
Ready? Because here's the real magic! It's showtime!
Ladies and gentlemen, today we're going to see genuine magic!
Episode 3
Transform! The Live Broadcast
No trick, no gimmick.
If you please?
Alakazam!
Amazing!
That was awesome, mister!
One more time!
Alakazam!
Sorry!
Alakazam!
I have to say, Mr. Nara, that was amazing.
Thank you, Mr. Tajima.
I mean, I can't see any explanation other than genuine magic.
I'm truly moved.
You are a true wizard, casting spells of hope and joy and dreams!
Oh... no, that's a little...
I have a proposal for you.
Would you be willing to come down to the studio tomorrow?
I'd like to do a live broadcast.
Live?
Live.
Live?
Live!
What's going on there?
Bye bye!
Bye bye.
Man, this kid...
Hey, Nara Shunpei!
Master!
I'll see you later.
Thanks for everything!
Master!
Really? You're a wizard now?
You sound like you don't believe me...
Then watch!
Alakazam!
Huh?
That one didn't count! One more time!
Alakazam!
Make sure your gimmicks are set up next time.
It wasn't a trick! It was real magic!
My power awakened when I was attacked, and I could shoot fire out of my hand!
What?!
This is some kind of Phantom plot.
Alakazam!
Shunpei, your magic isn't real.
What?
The Phantom's toying with you.
The monster that attacked wants you to think you're a wizard for some reason.
No way! It was working until you showed up! Everyone was amazed!
I know what this is. You're interfering with your magic, aren't you, Master?
What?
You said the world only needs one wizard.
That's why you're trying to stop me!
No! This is all part of his plan.
He's getting your hopes up so that he can break you.
That's how they're going to force you into despair.
That's what you're doing!
You showed me magic and made me believe in wizards again.
And now my magic is supposed to be fake?!
Leave me alone.
Worthless idiot!
Can't even stand up to one wizard!
I'm not sure I'd call him worthless yet.
Isn't that right?
I'm honored, milady.
Hellhound! I thought the wizard got you...
Oh? Master Phoenix, were you not aware of my ability to hide within the shadows?
Nice! I figured you'd have a trick up your sleeve!
I said that, right?
Well?
Is he going to create a new Phantom?
I've already sown the seeds.
I'll have your results tomorrow.
So he wants to be a wizard...
What's wrong, Haruto?
I didn't ask to become a wizard when it happened to me...
But I guess I can see how he'd feel like I'm doing the same thing as that Phantom.
Haruto, do you remember when you first came here?
Wajima Shigeru?
This is your work, isn't it?
I see...
It looks like, in my ignorance...
I ended up getting you involved in this terrible situation.
I'm sorry.
I don't want you to apologize.
Especially since I want to keep that nightmare from ever happening again.
Only a wizard can fight the Phantoms.
And if you're the only one who can make these rings...
No regrets. Let's keep on moving forward.
When you told me that, those words lit a fire inside me to continue making new rings, you know...
This one's ready. Take it.
I think it'll light your way forward. Don't you?
And you're sure it's not going to backfire like last time?
Well, I couldn't tell you.
I didn't ask to become a jeweler for magic rings, either.
I make no guarantees about how helpful they're going to be.
This isn't some scheme.
I'm a wizard!
Alakazam!
Yeah...
Yeah!
Haruto?
Was that Gate kid also another wizard?
He's on TV.
What's going on?
Wajima, turn on the TV, quick!
Hurry!
Okay, okay, okay, okay...
It's a real wizard, Nara Shunpei!
Come on out!
It's a pleasure to perform for you.
Welcome to the show!
That's it!
Haruto!
Now, what's this book you have there?
Well, I loved this picture book so much when I was little,
I wanted to be like the wizard in it.
That host is the Phantom.
He got Nara Shunpei excited, and is going to hit him with reality on live TV!
Well, let's get started with the magic.
Go on, Mr. Nara!
Right!
Stop—
Alakazam!
Huh?
Alakazam!
Hey, wait. Where's your ID?
I just need a hand.
SLEEP, PLEASE
Sorry, but I'm in a hurry! Sweet dreams.
Just do it already!
Alakazam!
Alakazam...
So it was all just a lie?
If you're going to perform on a live broadcast, you should really set up your gimmicks beforehand!
Pathetic!
N... No! It's not a gimmick! It was real...
You should have known that you're no wizard.
And now you're the latest laughingstock of Japan.
They're all calling you a fraud.
But... But Tajima, you saw!
You saw me make those flames!
The human named Tajima died a long time ago.
He died giving birth to a Phantom... me.
What's going on here?!
You weren't the one creating those flames.
That was me.
Just like this!
Stop!
You see what your precious magic really is?
And now the thing that gives you hope is burning to ashes.
Now sink into despair! And give birth to a new Phantom!
Hello, Wizard.
You're too late!
Give up!
DRIVER ON
Sorry, but wizards don't give up easy.
SHABADOOBIE, TOUCH TO TRANSFORM
Transform!
FLAME, PLEASE
FIRE FIRE, FIRE FIRE FIRE!
He looks pretty good on TV.
Haruto, hurry!
Get him, Haruto!
What are those two doing?
Call the TV studio. Give them a cover story.
Yes, sir.
CONNECT, PLEASE
Shunpei!
Huh?
Where'd the picture go?!
Oh, come on!
He's not letting me get near Shunpei.
I think it'll light your way forward.
Let's see how it does, pops.
LIGHT, PLEASE
What?! Impossible...
A spell that lights the way.
WATER, PLEASE
WATER WATER WATER WATER~
LUPACCHI MAGIC, TOUCH TO GO
DEFEND, PLEASE
The finale.
C'MON AND SLASH! SHAKE HANDS!
WATER SLASH STRIKE!
WATER WATER WATER!
FLAME
Shunpei!
I'm sorry...
I... never could use magic, after all...
But there's someone who can, right in front of you.
Let me handle that dream for you.
Haruto?
I promise you.
I'll bring you the hope you need.
ENGAGE, PLEASE
So this is his Underworld.
Alakazam!
Hold it!
DRAGORISE, PLEASE
Dragon! Submit to me!
LUPACCHI MAGIC, TOUCH TO GO
VERY NICE! KICK STRIKE!
FABULOUS!
"Alakazam"...?
I've figured out why nobody's reported on Haruto or the Phantom!
TV Host Tajima resigns - Coworkers bewildered by sudden development
Looks like the NSA is covering it up—
Huh?
Oh, you're the lady who saved me the other day!
Thanks for that.
Why's he here?
He says he's my assistant.
Assistant?
Yeah!
Haruto brought me hope!
I don't have any magic, but I want to help him however I can!
Right? Haruto?
Yeah, yeah...
Just like me...
Nice to meet you! I'm Daimon Rinko.
Allow me to introduce myself, I'm Nara Shunpei. It's a pleasure to meet you.
Ow... Ow!
- I'm so sorry, Haruto! - Are you okay?
Oh, I brought you something.
Oh, thanks.
These donuts are so good!
It's going to be twice as noisy now...
Well, I like it being lively.
Wait, are those donuts?
Help yourself! I got plenty!
How did this happen?
Next time on Kamen Rider Wizard.
Wake up, Cat Sidhe.
But it's such a drag!
Playing the piano is my dream!
I'm the only one who can save Haruto.
Koyomi... is dead.
It's showtime.
Episode 4
The Pianist and the Doll
Episode 4
The Pianist and the Doll