Summary
While not particularly congested, the Spring 2024animeseason has brought exciting anime series to enjoy.Wind Breakeris, on paper, just another shonen series, but in realityits sincere story and compelling characters have made it stand out and gain popularity really quickly. Its amiable take on the delinquent trope makes the series engaging from episode #1.
Wind Breakerfollows Haruka Sakura, a young man with a peculiar appearance who enrolls in Furin High School following his desire to be the strongest there, so no one intimidates him again. As the story progresses, Sakura learns that being physically strong is maybe the easiest kind of strong a person can be.
There are different gangs inWind Breaker, which has made some fans point at the similarity withTokyo Revengers. Satoru Nii, author ofWind Breakerhas openly stated thatTokyo Revengerswas in fact an influence when creatingWind Breaker, so the similarities are very much intentional.
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How Many Episodes Will The Wind Breaker Anime Have?
Produced by CloverWorks; based on the original manga by Satoru Nii
Wind Breaker will consist of only 13 episodes, the last one airing on June 28th. Its first episode aired on April 5, and the series has been simulcasted onCrunchyroll. The anime is being produced by studio CloverWorks, and directed by Toshifumi Akai, a talented animator with an incredible portfolio:Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood,Bocchi The Rock!, andSpy x Family, among others. Being a delinquent anime, physical fights are essential, and CloverWorks does an amazing job at showcasing fluid movements, plus adding some chromatic aberration to key moments.
TheWind Breakeranime will only cover the first four volumes of the manga, which began serialization in 2021, and it’s been ongoing ever since. So far, there are 17 volumes in circulation, giving the anime plenty to adapt in the future. Perhaps CloverWorks decided to play it safe with the 13-episode run, but the great reception the anime has had almost guarantees the continuation of production.
Wind Breaker Has Become A Hit In The Anime and Manga Community
The Delinquent Trope Has Broken Through Once Again
The airing of the anime certainly gaveWind Breakera push into the mainstream, even though the manga was already mildly popular.Oricon reportsthat the Official Character Book “WIND BREAKER Official Character Book: Secret Notes” sold extremely well, to the point where Kodansha had to order a reprint on the same day it came out. The site also reports theviews of the manga multiplying fivefold thanks to the anime airing. The manga is now free to read on Kodansha’s site.
It is yet to be seen ifWind Breakerwill become thenext big shonen, but so far it’s got a favorable outlook. So far, it’s got all the ingredients for success: a story that gives a fresh point of view on an already-known trope, diverse characters with distinct and charming personalities, great art, and a faithful anime adaptation.
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Wind Breaker focuses on the troubled delinquents of Furin High School, who despite poor academic performances, passionately defend their town. The arrival of a competitive newcomer disrupts the existing power dynamics, challenging the students’ resolve and unity.
