[GuardianAngel87]

I am currently eight episodes into my Liveman rewatch and I even inexplicably just started rewatching the Kiramager Episode Zero movie.

[Mesnick]

I watched Polar Origins. I think I wished the movie had come out during the show's run. It would have helped keep Kumada interested after his debut. Plus, I'm curious how knowing his backstory changed viewers' perceptions of him. I hope someone will do so in the future and share their impressions
Overall, this is a must watch for fans of the character. Mashiro is featured heavily, and he gives it his all, both when he plays a cross between himself and Heuru, playing the lone wolf, and when he falls into despair, only to be reborn with a new desire. The other characters are also impressive. Even though we only know a few of them, they're all vibrant, and the actors are charismatic and convincing, making you really care about them. Even my eyes stung a little during the more tragic moments.
The film is quite brutal, though far from the level of some other TTFC specials. However, it's not the gore that hurts, but the suffering and death of characters to whom the viewer, along with the main character, had grown attached. Besides, the action is simply top-notch! The transformation in the pod and the severed claw were especially memorable. And then there are the 'teti hits, which destroy columns and send people flying through the warehouse! Spectacular!
Plus, 'teti is also the origin of BearKuma, which further strengthens and explains the bond between Polar and his toy bear.
So I recommend watching it. Even if you don't get hooked on this special as much as I did, it's far from the worst way to spend half an hour.