As part of their innovative promotional campaign, the Wind Breaker anime has been unveiling the characters and their respective voice actors individually over the past week. Excitingly, the much-awaited anime has now released a new promotional video that showcases all the characters and their voice actors in one go. This has generated considerable excitement as it allows fans to get another glimpse of the character designs and a sneak peek into the cast's performances.
Wind Breaker anime to be released in April 2024
The devoted fanbase of the manga has eagerly awaited the release of Wind Breaker, which is scheduled to occur in April 2024. This announcement is a significant development that comes after the exciting reveal of the anime adaptation becoming public.Similar to previous announcements, the official manga website unveiled an exciting update on Sunday, October 22, 2023. Alongside this exciting news, the anime also delighted fans with a new character PV and a fresh key visual. The key visual showcases the protagonist, Haruka Sakura, proudly holding a green flag that symbolizes the upcoming release of the anime.
Yuuma Uchida, known for his role as Kyou Souma in Fruits Basket, Aslan Jade Callenreese in Banana Fish, and Megumi Fushiguo in Jujutsu Kaisen, is set to portray Haruka Sakura in Wind Breaker. Kouki Uchiyama, the voice actor behind Meruem in Hunter x Hunter, Izumu Miyamura in Horimiya, and Kei Tsukishima in Haikyuu!!, will be taking on the role of Kyоoutarоu Sugishita.
Nobunaga Shimazaki, renowned for his roles as Shanks in One Piece, Shinichi Izumi in Parasyte: The Maxim, and Shun Kaidou in The Disastrous Life of Saiki K., will be taking on the character of Hayato Suоu. The role of Hajime Umemiya will be played by Yuuichi Nakamura, known for his notable performances as Gojo Satoru in Jujutsu Kaisen, Hyoutarou Oreki in Hyouka, and Tomoya Okazaki in Kaginado.
Ryouta Suzuki, the voice behind Yuu Ishigami in Kaguya-sama: Love is War!, Ryuusui Nanami in Dr. Stone, and Bisco Akaboshi in Sabikui Bisco, will be portraying Touma Hiragi. Lastly, Shouyo Chiba, widely recognized for his roles as Kiyotaka Ayanokouji in Classroom of the Elite, Shinei Nouzen in 86, and Kou Minamoto in Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun, will be taking on the role of Akihiko Nirei.
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Kodansha USA has licensed the original manga for English release globally. Here’s how the publisher describes the plot of Wind Breaker:
Experience the heart-pounding world of a delinquent-empowered high school through this electrifying manga. Witness the thrilling journey of a tenacious new student, driven by an unwavering determination to dominate and reign as the ultimate powerhouse among his peers. With an edgy, action-packed narrative, this manga promises an adrenalin rush for enthusiasts of Tokyo Revengers and other riveting tales centered around high school delinquents.
Haruka Sakura has no interest in associating with weak individuals - they are only drawn to those who are the strongest. Recently enrolled at Furin High School, notorious for its students' fighting prowess, he seeks out the strongest individuals who defend their town from harm. However, Haruka has no desire to be a hero or join a team - his only goal is to fight his way to the top. With the approach of April 2024, anticipation for this exhilarating series is growing, and fans eagerly await the opportunity to immerse themselves in it. As 2023 unfolds, more information about the anime will be disclosed. Stay tuned for further news and updates on the Wind Breaker anime and manga series.