Wind Breaker (manga)

For the 2013 South Korean manhwa series, see Wind Breaker (manhwa).

Wind Breaker (stylized in all caps) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Satoru Nii that began serialization on Kodansha's Magazine Pocket manga website in January 2021. As of June 2025, the series' individual chapters have been collected in 22 tankōbon volumes. An anime television series adaptation produced by CloverWorks aired from April to June 2024. A second season aired from April to June 2025. A live-action film adaptation is set to premiere in Japan in December 2025.

Wind Breaker
First tankōbon volume cover, featuring Haruka Sakura
Genre	Adventure[1] Martial arts[1] Yankī[2]
Manga
Written by	Satoru Nii
Published by	Kodansha
English publisher	NA: Kodansha USA
Imprint	Shōnen Magazine Comics
Magazine	Magazine Pocket
Original run	January 13, 2021 – present
Volumes	22
Anime television series
Directed by	Toshifumi Akai
Written by	Hiroshi Seko
Music by	Ryo Takahashi
Studio	CloverWorks
Licensed by	NA: Aniplex of America SEA: Muse Communication
Original network	JNN (MBS, TBS)
English network	SEA: Animax Asia[3]
Original run	April 5, 2024 – June 20, 2025
Episodes	25
Live-action film
Directed by	Kentarō Hagiwara
Written by	Yōsuke Masaike
Studio	Warner Bros. Pictures Japan
Released	December 5, 2025 (2025-12-05)

Plot

From an early age, Haruka Sakura was an outcast due to his unconventional appearance and lack of social skills. However, the harsh treatments he received made him a skilled fighter, which is now the only thing he prides himself on. After enrolling at Furin High School, where it is rumored that strength is valued over academics, Sakura has only one goal—to become the best.

After being involved in a street brawl the day before his enrollment, Sakura meets a group of his future classmates. Instead of rejecting him, his classmates fight alongside him, showing that the school's real concern is protecting the town of Makochi from harm—hence why the students call themselves Bofurin. Surprised by the support and appreciation of the townspeople, Sakura has a hard time accepting their goodwill. Though he is unfamiliar with others showing him kindness, he must learn to overcome his discomfort when Bofurin is pitted against formidable enemies. After experiencing the feeling of acceptance, he finds himself fighting for the sake of others for the first time.

Characters

Haruka Sakura (桜 遥, Sakura Haruka)

Voiced by: Yuma Uchida^[4] (Japanese); Austin Tindle^[5] (English)

Portrayed by: Koshi Mizukami^[6]

A first-year transfer student at Furin High School who enrolled there in order to reach the top. Sakura has heterochromia in his hair and eyes which, along with his lack of social skills, caused him to be ostracized. Despite his stubbornness, he is a tsundere, has a sense of justice, and is sensitive towards romance. It is implied that he refuses friendship because of his past, as his strength caused others to hate him.

Akihiko Nirei (楡井 秋彦, Nirei Akihiko)

Voiced by: Shōya Chiba^[7] (Japanese); Bryson Baugus^[8] (English)

Portrayed by: Taisei Kido^[6]

A first-year student at Furin High School who later becomes Sakura's right-hand man alongside Suō. Although he is not very strong, Nirei always carries a notebook and pen and is knowledgeable about delinquents from other schools.

Kyōtarō Sugishita (杉下 京太郎, Sugishita Kyōtarō)

Voiced by: Kōki Uchiyama^[9] (Japanese); Orion Pitts^[8] (English)

Portrayed by: JUNON^[6]

A first-year student at Furin High School who does not talk much, Sugishita is the school's representative and Umemiya's loyal lackey. He is considered to be Sakura's rival.

Hayato Suō (蘇枋 隼飛, Suō Hayato)

Voiced by: Nobunaga Shimazaki^[10] (Japanese); Dallas Reid^[8] (English)

Portrayed by: Keito Tsuna^[6]

A first-year student at Furin High School who later becomes Sakura's right-hand man alongside Nirei. Suō wears an eyepatch, has a calm fighting style similar to Aikido and has a teasing sense of humor.

Hajime Umemiya (梅宮 一, Umemiya Hajime)

Voiced by: Yuichi Nakamura^[11] (Japanese); Aaron Campbell^[8] (English)

Portrayed by: Shuhei Uesugi^[6]

A third-year student and the representative of Furin High School. Despite being the leader, Umemiya is cheerful and likes gardening, which makes Sakura question his status as a leader. He is also Kotoha's protective adoptive brother.

Tōma Hiragi (柊 登馬, Hiiragi Tōma)

Voiced by: Ryōta Suzuki^[12] (Japanese); Nick Huber^[5] (English)

Portrayed by: Motoki Nakazawa^[6]

A third-year student at Furin High School and one of the Four Heavenly Generals.

Taiga Tsugeura (柘浦 大河, Tsugeura Taiga)

Voiced by: Kengo Kawanishi^[13] (Japanese); Jordan Dash Cruz^[8] (English)

A first-year transfer student at Furin High School who is obsessed with muscle training and asking people about their "aesthetics".

Mitsuki Kiryū (桐生 三輝, Kiryū Mitsuki)

Voiced by: Toshiyuki Toyonaga^[13] (Japanese); Drew Breedlove^[8] (English)

A first-year student at Furin High School who likes playing video games.

Ren Kaji (梶 蓮, Kaji Ren)

Voiced by: Nobuhiko Okamoto (Japanese); Kevin D. Thelwell (English)

A second-year student at Furin High School and the Grade Captain of Class 1. Kaji usually wears headphones while listening to loud music.

Kotoha Tachibana (橘 ことは, Tachibana Kotoha)

Voiced by: Ikumi Hasegawa^[13] (Japanese); Hollis Beck^[5] (English)

A café worker in the district who is like a big sister to the Furin students, despite being younger than them. Kotoha is Umemiya's adoptive sister.

Chōji Tomiyama (兎耳山 丁子, Tomiyama Chōji)

Voiced by: Kikunosuke Toya^[14] (Japanese); Derick Snow (English)

The cheerful leader of Shishitoren.

Jō Togame (十亀 条, Togame Jō)

Voiced by: Yūichirō Umehara^[14] (Japanese); Chris Guerrero (English)

The second-in-command of Shishitoren.

Kōta Sako (佐狐 浩太, Sako Kōta)

Voiced by: Chiaki Kobayashi^[14] (Japanese); Ian Moore (English)

A member of Shishitoren.

Yukinari Arima (有馬 雪成, Arima Yukinari)

Voiced by: Masaaki Mizunaka^[14] (Japanese); Alex Hom (English)

A member of Shishitoren.

Minoru Kanuma (鹿沼 稔, Kanuma Minoru)

Voiced by: Hiromu Mineta^[14] (Japanese); Kyle Igneczi (English)

A member of Shishitoren.

Tasuku Tsubakino (椿野佑, Tsubakino Tasuku)

Voiced by: Ryōta Ōsaka^[15] (Japanese); Kiba Walker, Maria Delilah (young) (English)

One of the Four Heavenly Generals. Although Furin is an all-boys school, he wears a girl's uniform and dresses femininely in general. He is incredibly loyal to Umemiya and fond of Sakura.

Shingo Natori (名取 慎吾, Natori Shingo)

Voiced by: Junya Enoki^[16] (Japanese); Alejandro Saab (English)

Leader of KEEL. He has sociopathic tendencies and a lover of violence.

Renji Kaga (名取 慎吾, Kaga Renji)

Voiced by: Shōya Ishige^[16] (Japanese); Josh Putnam (English)

One of the KEEL's five VIPs.

Shiyū Kirishima (霧島 士佑, Kirishima Shiyū)

Voiced by: Kō Bonkobara^[16]

One of the KEEL's five VIPs.

Takeru Kongō (金剛 尊, Kongō Takeru)

Voiced by: Chiharu Sawashiro^[16] (Japanese); Eric Vale (English)

One of the KEEL's five VIPs.

Taishi Mogami (最上 大志, Mogami Taishi)

Voiced by: Tatsumaru Tachibana^[16] (Japanese); Kristian Eros (English)

One of the KEEL's five VIPs.

Hansuke Tone (利根 帆介, Tone Hansuke)

Voiced by: Atsushi Tamaru^[16] (Japanese); Gerard Caster (English)

One of the KEEL's five VIPs.

Atsushi Nagato (長門 淳史, Nagato Atsushi)

Voiced by: Anan Furuya [ja], Minami Hinata (young)^[16] (Japanese); Travis Mullenix (English)

Previous member of KEEL.

Seiryū Sakaki (榊 晴竜, Sakaki Seiryū)

Voiced by: Soma Saito^[17] (Japanese); Brandon Acosta (English)

The older of the Sakaki twins and a member of Bofurin.

Uryū Sakaki (榊 雨竜, Sakaki Uryū)

Voiced by: Kazuki Ura^[17] (Japanese); Sean Letourneau (English)

The younger of the Sakaki twins and a member of Bofurin.

Kanji Nakamura (中村 幹路, Nakamura Kanji)

Voiced by: Kazuyuki Okitsu^[18] (Japanese); Chris Gardner (English)

Leader of Roppo-Ichiza and waiter and bodyguard at Show Pub Ōgi.

Shizuka Narita (成田 静香, Narita Shizuka)

Voiced by: Reina Ueda^[18] (Japanese); Alexis Tipton (English)

Singer at Show Pub Ōgi.

Shōgo Hidaka (日高 将吾, Hidaka Shōgo)

Voiced by: Tarō Kiuchi^[18] (Japanese); Monty Thompson (English)

Member of Roppo-Ichiza and restaurant manager.

Akihito Miyoshi (美吉 彰人, Miyoshi Akihito)

Voiced by: Kakeru Hatano^[18] (Japanese); Brandon Solis (English)

Member of Roppo-Ichiza and host.

Ritsu Otowa (音羽 律, Otowa Ritsu)

Voiced by: Yūki Shin^[18]

Member of Roppo-Ichiza and piano player.

Shūhei Suzuri (硯 秀平, Suzuri Shūhei)

Voiced by: Natsuki Hanae (Japanese); Eduardo Vildasol (English)

Leader of GRAVEL.

Yamato Endō (棪堂 哉真斗, Endō Yamato)

Voiced by: Daisuke Ono (Japanese); Aaron Roberts (English)

Leader of Noroshi.

Production

Wind Breaker is written and illustrated by Satoru Nii. He was inspired to draw manga as he consistently read Weekly Shōnen Magazine during his childhood. While attending university, he submitted a dark fantasy work titled Uramare-ya for a newcomer award and then achieved a Kodansha-published serialization with the gender bender/sports manga Danshi Bado-Bu ni Joshi ga Magireteru Secret Badminton Club. When a second badminton series stalled in development and after he received some advice from an editor, Nii shifted his focus to creating stories about male characters he called "cool boys" (カッコいい男の子, kakkoī otokonoko).^[19] Wind Breaker was born out of Nii's desire to create a series centered around this archetype, which he wished to accomplish by studying similar works while consulting with an editor.^[20] Manga like Rave Master and Samurai Deeper Kyo, both of which he grew up reading and that contained such characters, served as influences.^[19]

Nii initially considered having Umemiya as the main character. However, he was unable to make progress with the team leader of Bofurin as the protagonist, so he brought in Sakura to fill the role to lend an outsider's persctive on the story's circumstances.^[19][20] The author has called Sakura his favorite character for embodying the "cool" factor he sought to accomplish and for the time he devoted to designing his appearance and personality.^[20] He chose to give him heterochromatic eyes and hair to add visual complexity and to make him distinguishable as the main character at a glance.^[19] He further likened him to a stray cat in his design, stating his light movements and lack of body thickness were unlike those of normal humans.^[20] Also feeling that he lacked the personality of a main character in an early draft, Nii gave Sakura the tsundere-like trait of being embarrassed when someone praised or thanked him.^[19]

The main setting of the manga was modeled after a shopping district in Tokyo. Bofurin's team color is green, representing plants, while the rival team's (Shishitoren) color is red, representing a red lantern found in a tavern.^[19] Nii claimed to have little involvement with the anime adaptation. He admitted to being impressed by the voice actors' commitments to their parts and was consequently able to reinterpret his own characters.^[20]

Media

Manga

Written and illustrated by Satoru Nii, the series began serialization on Kodansha's Magazine Pocket website on January 13, 2021.^[21] As of June 2025, the series' individual chapters have been collected in 22 tankōbon volumes.^[22]

In March 2022, Kodansha USA announced that they had licensed the series for digital English publication.^[23] During their Anime NYC 2022 panel, Kodansha USA announced that they would begin releasing print copies in late 2023.^[24]

Volumes

No.	Original release date	Original ISBN	English release date	English ISBN
1	May 7, 2021[21]	978-4-06-522979-8	April 26, 2022 (digital)[1] August 1, 2023 (print)	978-1-68-491117-2 (digital) 978-1-64-651835-7 (print)
1. "Sakura and Furin" (サクラとフウリン, Sakura to Fuurin) 2. "The Hero of My Dreams" (憧れのヒーロー, Akogareno Hīrō) 3. "Fanatic" (狂信者, Kyōshinja) 4. "The Man Who Stands at the Top" (頂に立つ男, Itadaki ni Tatsu Otoko) 5. "Shishitoren" (獅子頭連, Shishigashiraren)
2	July 9, 2021[25]	978-4-06-524015-1	May 24, 2022 (digital)[26] October 3, 2023 (print)	978-1-68-491183-7 (digital) 978-1-64-651836-4 (print)
6. "Spark" (火種, Hidane) 7. "Hajime Umemiya" (梅宮 一, Umemiya Hajime) 8. "Clash" (衝突, Shōtotsu) 9. "Eve of the Fight" (決戦前夜, Kessen Zen'ya) 10. "Kyotaro Sugishita vs Yukinari Arima" (杉下京太郎vs.有馬雪成, Sugishita Kyōtarō vs. Arima Yukinari) 11. "A Gentleman" (優しい男, Yasashī Otoko) 12. "Step On Up" (大人の階段, Otona no Kaidan) 13. "Fate" (因縁, In'nen) 14. "God of War" (武神, Bushin)
3	September 9, 2021[27]	978-4-06-524849-2	June 28, 2022 (digital)[28] December 5, 2023 (print)	978-1-68-491235-3 (digital) 978-1-64-651837-1 (print)
15. "Vow to Follow" (その背中を追って, Sono Senaka o Otte) 16. "The Opponent's True Power" (副頭取の実力, Fuku Tōdori no Jitsuryoku) 17. "Fight to Win" (負けられない戦い, Make Rarenai Tatakai) 18. "Moment of Flux" (異変, Ihen) 19. "The Setting Sun" (斜陽, Shayō) 20. "Wake Up" (目ぇ覚ませ, Me Samase) 21. "The Battle Concludes" (激闘の果て, Gekitō no Hate) 22. "Shared Beliefs" (思いを継いで, Omoi o Tsuide) 23. "The Top vs The Top" (頂点vs.頂点, Chōten vs. Chōten)
4	November 9, 2021[29]	978-4-06-525995-5	July 12, 2022 (digital)[30] February 6, 2024 (print)	978-1-68-491346-6 (digital) 978-1-64-651838-8 (print)
24. "The Takedown" (決壊, Kekkai) 25. "Roar"叫び (Sakebi) 26. "Good Old Days" (懐古, Kaiko) 27. "Settling the Score" (けじめ, Kejime) 28. "Umemiya's Style" (梅宮の流儀, Umemiya no Ryūgi) 29. "The Sun Rises Again" (陽はまた昇る, Hihamata no Boru) 30. "Dialogue" (対話, Taiwa) 31. "A New Classmate" (新たな級友, Aratana Kyūyū) 32. "Muscle & Gentle" (マッスル&ジェントル, Massuru & Jentoru)
5	January 7, 2022[31]	978-4-06-526596-3	August 9, 2022 (digital)[32] April 9, 2024 (print)	978-1-68-491392-3 (digital) 978-1-64-651839-5 (print)
33. "Three Brave Men" (三勇士, Myuji) 34. "Class Leader" (級長, Kyūchō) 35. "Ren Kaji" (梶 蓮, Kaji Ren) 36. "Tried and True" (頼られる者, Tayora Reru Mono) 37. "One Step" (一歩, Ichi ho) 38. "The Four Kings" (四天王, Shiten'nō) 39. "Danger" (危機, Kiki) 40. "A Promise" (約束, Yakusoku) 41. "For a Friend" (友のため, Tomo no Tame)
6	March 9, 2022[33]	978-4-06-527281-7	September 13, 2022 (digital)[34] June 4, 2024 (print)	978-1-68-491435-7 (digital) 978-1-64-651840-1 (print)
42. "Rage" (怒り, Ikari) 43. "Assassin" (刺客, Shikaku) 44. "Resolve" (覚悟, Kakugo) 45. "That Which We Protect" (守るべきもの, Mamoru Beki Mono) 46. "Guide" (道標, Michishirube) 47. "Absolute Authority" (支配者, Shihaisha) 48. "Rebellion" (反撃, Hangeki) 49. "Proof of Humanity" (人間の証明, Ningen no Shōmei) 50. "Extreme Emotions" (激情, Gekijō)
7	June 9, 2022[35]	978-4-06-528174-1	November 22, 2022 (digital)[36] August 6, 2024 (print)	978-1-68-491556-9 (digital) 978-1-64-651841-8 (print)
51. "Animal" (獣, Jū) 52. "Conclusion" (決着, Ketchaku) 53. "Admiration" (憧れ, Akogare) 54. "Re:Start" 55. "Welcome Back" (おかえり, Okaeri) 56. "Visiting His House" (訪問, Hōmon) 57. "Visiting the Sick" (お見舞い, Omimai) 58. "Discussion" (相談, Sōdan)
8	August 9, 2022[37]	978-4-06-528846-7	January 10, 2023 (digital)[38] October 1, 2024 (print)	978-1-68-491640-5 (digital) 978-1-64-651842-5 (print)
59. "The Senpai's Teachings" (先輩の教え, Senpai no Oshie) 60. "A Place I Belong" (居場所, Ibasho) 61. "Get-Together" (親睦会, Shinbokukai) 62. "Tsubaki" (椿) 63. "A Date?" (デート?, Dēto?) 64. "Childhood Days" (少年時代, Shōnen Jidai) 65. "Repaying the Favor" (恩返し, Ongaeshi) 66. "Hidden Feelings" (密かな想い, Hisokana Omoi)
9	October 7, 2022[39]	978-4-06-529412-3	March 14, 2023 (digital)[40] February 4, 2025 (print)	978-1-68-491847-8 (digital) 978-1-64-651956-9 (print)
67. "Night Street" (宵の街, Yoi no Machi) 68. "Improvement" (進歩, Shinpo) 69. "Special Training" (特訓, Tokkun) 70. "The Night Patrollers" (夜廻り衆, Yomawari Shū) 71. "Sisters" (姉妹関係, Shimai Kankei) 72. "The Guardian of the Night" (夜の番人, Yoru no Ban'nin) 73. "Shared Frontlines" (共同戦線, Kyōdō Sensen) 74. "The Lawless One" (無法者, Muhōmono)
10	January 6, 2023[41]	978-4-06-530343-6	June 13, 2023 (digital)[42] April 1, 2025 (print)	978-1-68-491967-3 (digital) 978-1-64-651957-6 (print)
75. "Concern" (憂い, Ui) 76. "A Girl's Plea" (少女の願い, Shōjo no Negai) 77. "Shall We Dance?" 78. "War Dance" (乱舞, Ranbu) 79. "Grounds for Strength" (強さの理由, Tsuyosa no Riyū) 80. "Ideals and Reality" (理想と現実, Risō to Genjitsu) 81. "Rise to Action" (決起, Kekki) 82. "Salvation" (救いの手, Sukuinote)
11	April 7, 2023[43]	978-4-06-531234-6	August 8, 2023 (digital)[44] June 3, 2025 (print)	979-8-88-933096-7 (digital) 978-1-64-651958-3 (print)
83. "Reborn" (再生, Saisei) 84. "Naïveté" (綺麗事, Kireigoto) 85. "Spark" (口火, Kuchibi) 86. "Wrath" (逆鱗, Gekirin) 87. "After the Storm" (嵐のあと, Arashi no Ato) 88. "Emergency Meeting" (緊急会議, Kinkyū Kaigi) 89. "Past" (昔日, Sekijitsu) 90. "The Shadows" (影, Kage)
12	June 8, 2023[45]	978-4-06-531879-9	October 20, 2023 (digital)[46] July 1, 2025 (print)	979-8-88-933189-6 (digital) 978-1-64-651959-0 (print)
91. "Strength for Another" (誰が為の強さ, Daregatame no Tsuyosa) 92. "A Declaration of War" (宣戦布告, Sensen Fukoku) 93. "Hajime Umemiya's Childhood Days" (梅宮一/少年時代 1, Umemiya Ichi/Shōnen Jidai 1) 94. "Hajime Umemiya's Childhood Days 2" (梅宮一/少年時代 2, Umemiya Ichi/Shōnen Jidai 2) 95. "Hajime Umemiya's Childhood Days 3" (梅宮一/少年時代 3, Umemiya Ichi/Shōnen Jidai 3) 96. "Hajime Umemiya's Ambition Arc" (梅宮一/立志編, Umemiya Ichi/Risshi-hen) 97. "Hajime Umemiya's Ambition Arc 2" (梅宮一/立志編 2, Umemiya Ichi/Risshi-hen 2) 98. "The Place I Want to Protect" (守りたい場所, Mamoritai Basho)
13	August 8, 2023[47]	978-4-06-532670-1	January 9, 2024 (digital)[48] August 5, 2025 (print)	979-8-88-933325-8 (digital) 978-1-64-651960-6 (print)
99. "Strategy Meeting" (軍議, Gun gi) 100. "The Great Fires of Extinction" (国崩（こくほう）大火開演, Kokuhō Taika Kaien) 101. "Teamwork" (チームワーク, Chīmu Wāku) 102. "Partners" (相棒, Aibō) 103. "Dark Clouds" (暗雲, An'un) 104. "Uninvited Guest" (招かれざる客, Maneka Rezaru Kyaku) 105. "Noroshi" (烽, Hōen) Short Story
14	November 9, 2023[49]	978-4-06-533549-9	April 9, 2024 (digital)[50] September 9, 2025 (print)	979-8-88-933438-5 (digital) 978-1-64-651961-3 (print)
106. "The Gathered Fighters" (集いし猛者, Tsudoishi Mosa) 107. "Resolve" (決意, Ketsui) 108. "What Must Be Done" (為すべきこと, Nasubeki Koto) 109. "A New View" (新たな景色, Aratana Keshiki) 110. "Discipline" (教育, Kyōiku) 111. "Dull, Humdrum Days" (退屈な日々, Taikutsuna Hibi) 112. "After Wavering" (逡巡の先に, Shunjun no Saki ni) 113. "Shock Wave" (激震, Gekishin)
15	January 9, 2024[51]	978-4-06-534179-7	June 18, 2024 (digital)[52] October 7, 2025 (print)	979-8-88-933574-0 (digital) 978-1-64-651962-0 (print)
114. "Life-or-Death" (死線, Shisen) 115. "Savior" (救世主, Kyūseishu) 116. "Raging Lion" (獅子奮迅, Shishifunjin) 117. "Monster" (怪物, Kaibutsu) 118. "Values" (価値観, Kachikan) 119. "The Way of the Fist" (拳の使い道, Ken no Tsukaimichi) 120. "War" (闘争, Tōsō) 121. "My Prince" (王子様, Ōji-sama)
16	March 8, 2024[53]	978-4-06-534870-3	August 20, 2024 (digital)[54] November 4, 2025 (print)	979-8-88-933697-6 (digital) 978-1-64-651963-7 (print)
122. "The Value of Love" (恋の価値, Koi no Kachi) 123. "Roar" (咆哮, Hōkō) 124. "Hating Myself" (嫌いな自分, Kiraina Jibun) 125. "Flash" (閃光, Senkō) 126. "By Your Side" (あなたの隣に, Anata no Tonari ni) 127. "The Dance of Rapture" (狂喜乱舞, Kyōki Ranbu) 128. "Pleasure" (快楽, Kairaku) 129. "Fury" (憤怒, Fundo)
17	May 9, 2024[55]	978-4-06-535507-7	October 15, 2024 (digital)[56]	979-8-89-478104-4
130. "Beyond Pain" (痛みの果て, Itami no Hate) 131. "Target" (標的, Hyōteki) 132. "Rush" (駆けろ, Kakero) 133. "Face-to-Face" (対峙, Taiji) 134. "The Moment Longed For" (待ち焦がれた瞬間, Machikogareta Shunkan) 135. "The Lion's Strike" (獅子の一撃, Shishi no Ichigeki) 136. "King of the Jungle" (百獣の王, Hyakujū no Ō) 137. "Baton" (バトン)
18	August 7, 2024[57]	978-4-06-536127-6	January 28, 2025 (digital)[58]	979-8-89-478319-2
138. "Bloom" (開花, Kaika) 139. "Reason Behind the Rage" (怒りの理由（わけ）, Ikari no Wake) 140. "What Should've Been" (在るべき姿, Arubeki Sugata) 141. "True Target" (本命, Honmei) 142. "Revelation" (天啓, Tenkei) 143. "Joy" (歓喜, Kanki) 144. "Coming Apart at the Seams" (綻び, Hokorobi) Short Story
19	October 8, 2024[59]	978-4-06-537189-3	March 25, 2025 (digital)[60]	979-8-89-478436-6
145. "The Abyss" (深淵, Shin'en) 146. "Up Again" (再起, Saiki) 147. "One More Time" (もう一度, Mōichido) 148. "Do or Die" (決死, Kesshi) 149. "Where Victory and Defeat Lead" (勝敗の行方, Shōhai no Yukue) 150. "Cherished Ambition" (本懐, Honkai) 151. "Ignite" (着火, Chakka) 152. "Symbol" (象徴（あかし）, Akashi)
20	January 8, 2025[61][62]	978-4-06-538060-4 978-4-06-538331-5 (limited edition)	May 27, 2025 (digital)[63]	979-8-89-478527-1
153. "Heat" (熱, Netsu) 154. "Raging Inferno" (烈火, Rekka) 155. "Oath" (誓い, Chikai) 156. "Overheat" (オーバーヒート, Ōbāhīto) 157. "Remaining Embers" (残火, Zanka) 158. "The Great Fires of Extinction" (国崩大火 終演, Kunikuzushi Taika Shūen) 159. "Celebratory Toast" (祝杯, Shukuhai) 160. "Melting Snow" (雪解け, Yukidoke)
21	March 7, 2025[64][65]	978-4-06-538840-2 978-4-06-538988-1 (limited edition)	—	—
161. "The Fog Lifts" (霧は晴れて, Kiri wa Harete) 162. "Everyone's Feelings" (それぞれの想い, Sorezore no Omoi) 163. "Seeds of Worry" (悩みの種, Nayami no Tane) 164. "Ties" (しがらみ, Shigarami) 165. "Haven" (安息, Ansoku) 166. "Thoughts Kept Inside" (内なる想い, Uchinaru Omoi) 167. "Flowering Bud" (芽生え, Mebae) 168. "To Show Color" (色づき, Irodzuki) 169. "Summer Break" (夏休み, Natsuyasumi)
22	June 9, 2025[22][66]	978-4-06-539749-7 978-4-06-539750-3 (limited edition)	—	—
170. "Resurgence" (再燃, Sainen) 171. "A Happy Gathering" (団欒, Danran) 172. "The Visit" (訪問, Hōmon) 173. "Friction" (軋轢, Atsureki) 174. "Within My Chest" (胸の内, Mune no Uchi) 175. "Pursuit" (追跡, Tsuiseki) 176. "A Cherished Person" (大切な人, Taisetsuna Hito) Short Story
23	September 9, 2025[67]	978-4-06-540692-2	—	—

Chapters not yet in tankōbon format

These chapters have yet to be published in a tankōbon volume.

• 177. "The Vision of Strength" (強さの形, Tsuyosa no Katachi)
• 178. "Brother and Sister" (姉弟, Kyōdai)
• 179. "The Summer Festival" (夏祭り, Natsu Matsuri)
• 180. "Yugo Wanijima" (鰐島勇吾, Wanijima Yūgo)
• 181. "Lamplight" (灯火, Touka)
• 182. "Welcome Party" (歓迎会, Kangeikai)
• 183. "Thorns in the Heart" (心の棘, Kokoro no Toge)
• 184. "Next to You" (隣り合わせ, Tonari Awase)
• 185. "Encircle" (輪, Wa)
• 186. "Maddening" (激昂, Gekikō)
• 187. "Supporters" (恩人, Onjin)
• 188. "New Semester" (新学期, Shin Gakki)
• 189. "Momijikawa" (楓川)

Anime

An anime television series adaptation produced by CloverWorks was announced on March 30, 2023.^[68][69] It is directed by Toshifumi Akai, with scripts written by Hiroshi Seko, character designs by Taishi Kawakami, and music composed by Ryo Takahashi.^[70] The series aired from April 5 to June 28, 2024, on the brand new Super Animeism Turbo programming block on all JNN affiliates, including MBS and TBS.^[71][a] The opening theme song is "Zettai Reido" (絶対零度; Absolute Zero), performed by Natori, while the ending theme song is "Muteki" (無敵; Unbeatable), performed by Young Kee.^[13] Aniplex of America licensed the series and is streaming it on Crunchyroll.^[72][73] Muse Communication licensed the series in Southeast Asia.^[74]

Following the airing of the first season's final episode, a second season was announced, and aired from April 4 to June 20, 2025, on the same programming block.^{[75][15][16][b]} The opening theme song is "Boyz", performed by SixTones,^[76] while the ending theme song is "It's myself", performed by shytaupe.^[16]

Episodes

Season 1 (2024)

No. overall	No. in season	Title [77][78]	Directed by [77]	Storyboarded by [77]	Original release date [79][a]
1	1	"Sakura Arrives at Furin" Transliteration: "Sakura to Fūrin" (Japanese: サクラとフウリン)	Toshifumi Akai	Toshifumi Akai	April 5, 2024 (2024-04-05)
2	2	"The Hero of My Dreams" Transliteration: "Akogare no Hīrō" (Japanese: 憧れのヒーロー)	Shinichirō Ueda	Toshifumi Akai	April 12, 2024 (2024-04-12)[c]
3	3	"The Man Who Stands at the Top" Transliteration: "Itadaki ni Tatsu Otoko" (Japanese: 頂に立つ男)	Akihito Sudō	Akihito Sudō	April 19, 2024 (2024-04-19)
4	4	"Clash" Transliteration: "Shōtotsu" (Japanese: 衝突)	Kazuki Ohashi	Kazuki Ohashi	April 26, 2024 (2024-04-26)
5	5	"A Gentleman" Transliteration: "Yasashī Otoko" (Japanese: 優しい男)	Taito Kawakami	Taito Kawakami	May 3, 2024 (2024-05-03)
6	6	"Vow to Follow" Transliteration: "Sono Senaka o Otte" (Japanese: その背中を追って)	Takashi Yasui	Yoriyasu Kogawa	May 10, 2024 (2024-05-10)
7	7	"Fight to Win" Transliteration: "Make Rarenai Tatakai" (Japanese: 負けられない戦い)	Tomoki Nakano	Takahiro Miura	May 17, 2024 (2024-05-17)
8	8	"Succeeding the Past" Transliteration: "Omoi o Tsuide" (Japanese: 思いを継いで)	Shinichirō Ueda	Tomohisa Taguchi	May 24, 2024 (2024-05-24)
9	9	"Umemiya's Style" Transliteration: "Umemiya no Ryūgi" (Japanese: 梅宮の流儀)	Hitomi Ezoe	Katsuhiko Kitada	May 31, 2024 (2024-05-31)
10	10	"Dialogue" Transliteration: "Taiwa" (Japanese: 対話)	Yoshiki Kitai	Yoriyasu Kogawa	June 7, 2024 (2024-06-07)
11	11	"New Classmates" Transliteration: "Aratana Kyūyū" (Japanese: 新たな級（と）友（も）)	Kazuki Ohashi	Kazuki Ohashi	June 14, 2024 (2024-06-14)[d]
12	12	"The Dependable One" Transliteration: "Tayora Reru Mono" (Japanese: 頼られる者)	Tsurumi Mukōyama	Akihito Sudō	June 21, 2024 (2024-06-21)
13	13	"For a Friend" Transliteration: "Tomo no Tame" (Japanese: 友のため)	Hidetoshi Takahashi	Toshifumi Akai	June 28, 2024 (2024-06-28)

Season 2 (2025)

No. overall	No. in season	Title [82][78]	Directed by [82]	Storyboarded by [82]	Original release date [79][b]
14	1	"Rage" Transliteration: "Ikari" (Japanese: 怒り)	Toshifumi Akai	Toshifumi Akai	April 4, 2025 (2025-04-04)
15	2	"Conclusion" Transliteration: "Ketchaku" (Japanese: 決着)	Taito Kawakami	Hiroshi Kobayashi	April 11, 2025 (2025-04-11)[e]
16	3	"Re:Start"	Kazuki Ohashi	Kazuki Ohashi	April 18, 2025 (2025-04-18)
17	4	"The Senpai's Teachings" Transliteration: "Senpai no Oshie" (Japanese: 先輩の教え)	Kazuki Ohashi.	Kazuki Ohashi	April 25, 2025 (2025-04-25)
18	5	"A Place I Belong" Transliteration: "Ibasho" (Japanese: 居場所)	Tsurumi Mukoyama	Yoriyasu Kogawa	May 2, 2025 (2025-05-02)
19	6	"Hidden Feelings" Transliteration: "Hisokana Omoi" (Japanese: 密かな想い)	Soji Ninomiya	Soji Ninomiya	May 9, 2025 (2025-05-09)
20	7	"Night Street" Transliteration: "Yoi no Machi" (Japanese: 宵の街)	Yuzu Hori	Yuzu Hori	May 16, 2025 (2025-05-16)
21	8	"Joint Front" Transliteration: "Kyōdō Sensen" (Japanese: 共同戦線)	Akira Yamada	Hiroyuki Oshima	May 23, 2025 (2025-05-23)
22	9	"Shall We Dance?"	Taito Kawakami	Taito Kawakami	May 30, 2025 (2025-05-30)
23	10	"Salvation" Transliteration: "Sukionote" (Japanese: 救いの手)	Kazuki Ohashi	Jun Nakagawa	June 6, 2025 (2025-06-06)
24	11	"After the Storm" Transliteration: "Arashi no Ato" (Japanese: 嵐のあと)	Shinichirō Ueda	Shinichirō Ueda	June 13, 2025 (2025-06-13)
25	12	"Strength For Another" Transliteration: "Dare ga Tame no Tsuyosa" (Japanese: 誰が為の強さ)	Toshifumi Akai	Toshifumi Akai	June 20, 2025 (2025-06-20)

Live-action film

A live-action film adaptation was announced on June 20, 2025. Distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, the film will be directed by Kentarō Hagiwara, with script written by Yōsuke Masaike. It is set to premiere in Japan on December 5, 2025.^[84][85]

Stage play

A stage play adaptation of the manga, titled Stage: Wind Breaker (舞台WIND BREAKER, Butai Uindo Bureikā), was announced in September 2024. It ran from January 1–3 at the WW Hall of the Cool Japan Park Osaka, and from January 10–19, 2025, at Theater H in Tokyo. The play was directed by Go Ueki, and the scripts written by Kaori Miura. The cast features Ryoga Ishikawa as Haruka Sakura, Hiroki Sana as Hajime Umemiya, Shunichi Takahashi as Tōma Hiragi, Yūto Andō as Hayato Suō, Taiga Nakamoto as Kyōtarō Sugishita, and Kazan Yokoyama as Akihiko Nirei.^[86]

Game

A video game adaptation, titled Wind Breaker Furyō-tachi no Eiyūtan (WIND BREAKER 不良たちの英雄譚; lit. "Wind Breaker: Heroic Tales of Delinquents"), was announced during the "Tōfū Shōtengai Halloween Matsuri" event on October 13, 2024.^[15]

Reception

The series ranked 20th at the 2021 Next Manga Award in the web manga category.^[87] At AnimeJapan 2022, the series ranked ninth in a poll asking what manga people want to see animated.^[88] It was nominated for the 49th Kodansha Manga Award in the shōnen category in 2025.^[89] The series has been nominated for the Harvey Awards in the Best Manga category in the same year.^[90]

By March 2022, the series had sold over 1.22 million copies between its digital and print versions.^[2]

The anime was nominated for Best Action at the 9th Crunchyroll Anime Awards in 2025.^[91]

Notes

1. MBS and TBS listed the series premiere on April 4, 2024, at 24:26, which is effectively April 5 at 12:26 a.m. JST.
2. MBS and TBS listed the second season's premiere on April 3, 2025, at 24:26, which is effectively April 4 at 12:26 a.m. JST.
3. Due to the broadcast of the 2024 Masters Tournament, this episode aired at 1:58 a.m. JST, 1 hour and 32 minutes after the original air time on MBS/TBS.^[80]
4. This episode aired at 12:41 a.m. JST, 15 minutes after the original air time on MBS/TBS.^[81]
5. Due to the broadcast of the 2025 Masters Tournament, this episode aired at 1:58 a.m. JST, 1 hour and 32 minutes after the original air time on MBS/TBS.^[83]