---
title: "WIND BREAKER"
year: 2024
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/wind-breaker-2024"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 223500
imdb_id: "tt29605391"
status: "Returning Series"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 25
runtime_minutes: 24
community_rating: 8.1
vote_count: 187
content_rating: "TV-14"
---

# WIND BREAKER (2024) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/wind-breaker-2024

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Wind Breaker is a 2024 anime series based on the manga of the same name by Satoru Nii. The story follows Haruka Sakura, a fighter obsessed with challenging only the strongest opponents, who enrolls at Furin High School. This school is known for its delinquent students who, despite poor academic performance, are skilled at defending their town. Haruka aims to rise to the top through combat, but his arrival disrupts the existing order when he encounters a newcomer driven by an intense desire for victory. Produced by CloverWorks, the series premiered in Japan in April 2024. It was developed from a manga series also titled Wind Breaker, created by Satoru Nii. The show features voice performances by Yuma Uchida, Austin Tindle, Shoya Chiba, and Nobunaga Shimazaki, among others. The plot explores themes of strength, rivalry, and the balance of power within a school environment where fighting ability is highly valued.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A fierce newcomer disrupts a school where delinquents protect their town."

### Why Watch
- Unique blend of school and action genres
- Focus on personal growth through combat
- Strong character-driven conflicts

### Caveats & Content Note
- Violence may not suit all viewers
- Plot hinges on fight outcomes
- Tone & Suitability: Contains stylized violence and themes of dominance.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: intense, underdog, rivalry, action-driven, coming-of-age

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Netflix, Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Netflix, Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | Netflix, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Crunchyroll, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### WIND BREAKER (25 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 25
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (12%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 22 (88%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Yuma Uchida** as *Haruka Sakura (voice)*
- **Shoya Chiba** as *Akihiko Nirei (voice)*
- **Koki Uchiyama** as *Kyotaro Sugishita (voice)*
- **Nobunaga Shimazaki** as *Hayato Suo (voice)*
- **Ryota Suzuki** as *Toma Hiragi (voice)*
- **Yuichi Nakamura** as *Hajime Umemiya (voice)*
- **Chiaki Kobayashi** as *Sako Kota (voice)*
- **Yohei Matsuoka** as *Yodai Matsumoto (voice)*
- **Yuuichirou Umehara** as *Jo Togame (voice)*
- **Ikumi Hasegawa** as *Kotoha Tachibana (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Is Wind Breaker suitable for children?
The series features stylized violence and may be more suitable for teens and up.

### Q: What is the main conflict in Wind Breaker?
A victory-obsessed newcomer challenges the established order of a school known for its fighting delinquents.

### Q: When was Wind Breaker released?
The anime premiered in 2024.

### Q: Who created Wind Breaker?
The series is based on a manga by Satoru Nii and adapted by CloverWorks.

### Q: Where can I watch Wind Breaker?
It is available to stream on various platforms including Netflix, Prime Video, and Disney+.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Windy: Wind map & weather forecast](https://www.windy.com/)
- [Wind Breaker (TV Series 2024-2025) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt29605391)
- [Windfinder - Wind map, wind forecast & weather reports](https://www.windfinder.com/)
- [WIND BREAKER (TV Series 2024-2025) — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/223500-wind-breaker)
- [Wind Breaker (Anime) | Wind Breaker Wiki | Fandom](https://wind-breaker.fandom.com/wiki/Wind_Breaker_(Anime))
- [Wind - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wind)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*