Review Wind Breaker 👊Example of How Tokyo Revenger Could Be better


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I took a quick look at Wind Breaker thinking it would be just another anime about high school delinquents fighting all the time. And it kind of is, but it's done in a way that hooked me right from the first few episodes.

I like action anime, stories about overcoming adversity, with characters that have attitude and heart at the same time and Wind Breaker delivers all of that with no unnecessary fluff. If you’re into that vibe, I think you’ll like it too.

For those who don’t know yet, Wind Breaker is an anime based on the manga written and illustrated by Satoru Nii.



The anime adaptation was released in 2024 by CloverWorks, the studio behind other major titles like The Promised Neverland (season one), Horimiya and Wonder Egg Priority. The series is directed by Toshifumi Akai, who brings a fast-paced, clean direction that really fits the story.


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The plot follows a guy named Haruka Sakura. He’s the quiet, antisocial type, but with insane strength and a sense of justice hidden behind that serious face. He enrolls at Furin High School, which is known for being full of delinquents but these delinquents aren’t really villains. They protect the town. Yep, kind of like a gang of urban heroes, which flips the typical “school fights” trope on its head.

Haruka goes in aiming to become the strongest, but slowly he learns about the value of friendship, teamwork, and even compassion. It’s really cool to watch him break out of his shell and start connecting with other characters like Kyotaro Sugishita and Akihiko Nirei, who are the first to reach out to him.


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Besides the well-choreographed and nicely animated fights, what really caught my attention was how the characters are introduced.

Each one has a reason to be there, and no one is bad just for the sake of being bad. Even the rivals are well written.

You can tell there’s logic behind their actions. And the best part is that Wind Breaker has heart. It’s not just fights. There are moments of reflection, emotional scenes, and even a slice of life vibe in between the tension. It feels like a mix of Tokyo Revengers with the fighting spirit of My Hero Academia just without the superpowers.

Another strong point is the visuals. The line art is clean and colorful, and the animation flows really well during action scenes.

The soundtrack fits perfectly too, especially the opening theme, which is super hyped. The song is "Zettai Reido" by UNLIMITED SICKS, and it sets the tone of the anime from episode one.


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Haruka really reminds me of Ichigo Kurosaki from Bleach at the start of the series a guy who doesn’t want to be a hero, but ends up doing the right thing instinctively. He also gives off some Yusuke Urameshi vibes from Yu Yu Hakusho rebellious, but with a strong sense of justice.


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In my opinion, Wind Breaker is definitely an anime worth checking out especially if you’re tired of stories with superpowers, isekais, or overly nice protagonists. This one is more grounded, more human. Fights have consequences, characters feel pain, they cry, they mess up. And that makes the anime feel a lot closer to reality.

Even if you're not a fan of the “school delinquent” theme, you might still be surprised. That’s what happened to me. I started watching just out of curiosity and now I’m hyped for every new episode.

The manga also has a lot of content already, so if you end up liking the anime, you can dive straight into the source material. You can watch Wind Breaker officially on Crunchyroll, which offers both a solid Portuguese dub and great subtitles.


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I've seen several reviews of this anime around here. I find it interesting especially because of the fights and the personality of the main character.

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muy buena reseña!


very good review!

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I've been in love with this story ever since I read the manga... and the anime version is also pretty well-made. I suppose it's more relatable compared to Tokyo Revengers and HeroAca, as it's more realistic. The characters in this series are also very likable, especially Sakura... he's innocent that you'd want to protect him at all costs, but he'll end up doing it for you. That gap is so adorable. My fave is Suo, though... I love the mysterious wall around him, despite being eccentric.

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I totally agree with you! At first, I thought, "Just another school gang anime," but it hooked me quickly. The fights are beautifully animated, but what really captivated me were the more human moments, the insightful reflections, and how all the characters have their own stories and motivations.

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