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Shōtarō Hidari, a private investigator in Fūto City, began his journey under Sokichi Narumi—a detective who doubled as Kamen Rider Skull. Orphaned early and raised by an aunt, Shōtarō’s childhood encounter with Sokichi battling the Spider Dopant ignited his detective aspirations. Relentlessly pursuing mentorship despite repeated rejections, he proved his resolve during a high school bullying incident, earning Sokichi’s approval and a place at the Narumi Detective Agency.
During the pivotal "Begins Night" mission, Shōtarō aided Sokichi in rescuing Philip from the Sonozaki family, whose Gaia Memory experiments exploited Philip’s intellect. Sokichi’s sacrificial death during the operation left Shōtarō inheriting his fedora and legacy, thrusting him into partnership with Philip as Kamen Rider Double. Together, they fought Dopants—humans mutated by Gaia Memories—with Shōtarō’s guilt over Sokichi’s death fueling his determination to safeguard Fūto.
Balancing a self-styled "hardboiled" demeanor with emotional openness, Shōtarō’s "half-boiled" nature contrasted Philip’s analytical precision. Their synergy as Double merged Shōtarō’s combat instincts and physicality with Philip’s access to the Gaia Library’s vast data. This duality defined their crime-solving dynamic, blending intuition with logic.
Two years after dismantling the Museum organization, Shōtarō continued investigating Gaia Memory cases in *Fūto PI*. New challenges arose with Tokime, an amnesiac pursued by Dopants tied to the Aurora Dopant and Foundation X, testing his independence from Philip. Concurrently, he mentored Akira Aoyama, a youth entangled in post-Museum conflicts, expanding his role beyond detective work.
When Philip temporarily vanished, Shōtarō adopted the Lost Driver and Joker Memory, transforming solo into Kamen Rider Joker. Though stripped of Double’s combined abilities, he harnessed the Joker Memory’s emotional resonance to amplify his combat prowess, relying on raw skill and resilience.
Key alliances shaped his path: a rivalry-turned-partnership with Ryū Terui (Kamen Rider Accel), a protective bond with Sokichi’s daughter Akiko, and an evolving camaraderie with Philip rooted in mutual trust. Shōtarō’s growth centered on reconciling guilt over Sokichi’s death, embracing his "half-boiled" empathy as an asset, and navigating idealism amid Fūto’s darker realities.
His arsenal included Gaia Memory combinations like CycloneJoker and FangJoker, gadgets such as the Stag Phone and Metal Shaft, and relentless physical training that allowed him to confront threats even untransformed. The catchphrase "Now, count up your sins" crystallized his vow to protect Fūto—a promise echoing Sokichi’s legacy while forging his own identity as a defender shaped by resilience, redemption, and the fragile balance between human vulnerability and heroism.
During the pivotal "Begins Night" mission, Shōtarō aided Sokichi in rescuing Philip from the Sonozaki family, whose Gaia Memory experiments exploited Philip’s intellect. Sokichi’s sacrificial death during the operation left Shōtarō inheriting his fedora and legacy, thrusting him into partnership with Philip as Kamen Rider Double. Together, they fought Dopants—humans mutated by Gaia Memories—with Shōtarō’s guilt over Sokichi’s death fueling his determination to safeguard Fūto.
Balancing a self-styled "hardboiled" demeanor with emotional openness, Shōtarō’s "half-boiled" nature contrasted Philip’s analytical precision. Their synergy as Double merged Shōtarō’s combat instincts and physicality with Philip’s access to the Gaia Library’s vast data. This duality defined their crime-solving dynamic, blending intuition with logic.
Two years after dismantling the Museum organization, Shōtarō continued investigating Gaia Memory cases in *Fūto PI*. New challenges arose with Tokime, an amnesiac pursued by Dopants tied to the Aurora Dopant and Foundation X, testing his independence from Philip. Concurrently, he mentored Akira Aoyama, a youth entangled in post-Museum conflicts, expanding his role beyond detective work.
When Philip temporarily vanished, Shōtarō adopted the Lost Driver and Joker Memory, transforming solo into Kamen Rider Joker. Though stripped of Double’s combined abilities, he harnessed the Joker Memory’s emotional resonance to amplify his combat prowess, relying on raw skill and resilience.
Key alliances shaped his path: a rivalry-turned-partnership with Ryū Terui (Kamen Rider Accel), a protective bond with Sokichi’s daughter Akiko, and an evolving camaraderie with Philip rooted in mutual trust. Shōtarō’s growth centered on reconciling guilt over Sokichi’s death, embracing his "half-boiled" empathy as an asset, and navigating idealism amid Fūto’s darker realities.
His arsenal included Gaia Memory combinations like CycloneJoker and FangJoker, gadgets such as the Stag Phone and Metal Shaft, and relentless physical training that allowed him to confront threats even untransformed. The catchphrase "Now, count up your sins" crystallized his vow to protect Fūto—a promise echoing Sokichi’s legacy while forging his own identity as a defender shaped by resilience, redemption, and the fragile balance between human vulnerability and heroism.