The highly anticipated Wind Breaker anime is set to debut this week, much to the excitement of fans eagerly awaiting its release. Adapted from Satoru Nii’s beloved manga of the same name, Wind Breaker follows the journey of Haruka Sakura, a delinquent determined to climb the ranks in a school teeming with fellow troublemakers.
The premiere episode of the anime is scheduled for April 5th, 2024, Friday, at 12:26 p.m. JST on local Japanese networks such as MBS and TBS. For viewers outside Japan, the release will likely fall on Thursday. International fans can catch the episode with subtitles on Crunchyroll, which will also offer dubbed versions in English, French, German, Brazilian Portuguese, and Latin American Spanish.
The manga’s premise revolves around Haruka Sakura, a high school delinquent who shuns the company of the weak and seeks out only the strongest companions. Enrolling in Furin High School, known for its formidable delinquents, Haruka aims to challenge those stronger than himself. However, he soon discovers that his peers at Furin High are not merely troublemakers; they also dedicate themselves to protecting their town and its inhabitants. Despite his reluctance to play the role of a hero, Haruka finds himself torn between assisting his classmates in their noble endeavors and engaging in battles to hone his skills. The anime promises a rich ensemble of captivating side characters to complement the central narrative.
The inaugural episode is likely to focus on Haruka’s arrival at his new school, introducing key characters such as Kyotaro Sugishita, Hayato Suo, and Hajime Umemiya. Viewers can anticipate insights into the motivations driving the students of Furin High to defend their town, providing a glimpse into the underlying conflicts that shape their world.
