[SPLIT LIP]

Philip never used Fang before Begins Night, so he didn't know how savage it made him before he used it. That's why he's so chill: he literally thought it just switched him to W.

But Fang increases Philip's aggression and strength to make up for his weaker body. Too much.

And yes, the maturity and tense nature of W continues in it's dramatic moments all the way to the end. The Fang arc is deffinitely a sign of things to come later on.

Also yeah, W has one of my favourite Henshins because of how well done it usually is. The only times there's slip up is usually a result of W's suit actor, the same actor for every non-Kuuga/Hibiki Heisei rider, is slightly taller than Shotaro and Philip, so full-body henshins usually need clever camera work.