Without giving too much away: Do not expect a happy ending. The title Paradise Lost (a reference to John Milton’s epic poem about the fall of man) is brutally literal. The film’s final ten minutes are infamous for leaving audiences stunned in theaters.

One of the most memorable aspects of Paradise Lost is the introduction of two new Riders:

Unpacking the Themes of Existentialism and Humanity in Kamen Rider Faiz: Paradise Lost

Released in 2003 alongside the TV series, Paradise Lost is an alternate ending (or a "what if" scenario) to Kamen Rider 555 . While the TV show had a hopeful, if bittersweet, conclusion, the movie presents a dystopian nightmare.