“Outcast fighter Sakura joins Furin High's Bofurin gang, learning to protect Makochi town and accept kindness.”
Wind Breaker
WIND BREAKER
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Synopsis
Outcast fighter Sakura joins Furin High's Bofurin gang, learning to protect Makochi town and accept kindness.
From an early age, Haruka Sakura was made an outcast due to his unconventional appearance and lack of social skills. However, the rough treatment turned him into a proficient fighter, which is now the only thing he prides himself on. Starting at Furin High School, where it is rumored that strength is valued over academics, Sakura has only one goal—taking the top spot. Involved in a street brawl the day before his enrollment, Sakura happens to meet a group of his future schoolmates. Instead of the usual rejection, they fight alongside him, demonstrating that what the school actually cares about is protecting the town of Makochi from any harm—hence why the students call themselves "Bofurin." Surprised by the support and appreciation of the townspeople, Sakura has a hard time accepting their goodwill. Though unfamiliar with kindness being shown to him, Sakura must learn to push past his discomfort when Bofurin is pitted against formidable enemies. After experiencing the feeling of acceptance, he finds himself fighting for the sake of others for the first time.
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 64 sampled reviews
What 64 viewers settled on.
Polarized
σ 2.06 · split reception
4.6 pts
Recommenders 8.3 · others 3.7
↑ 2.77
Running avg · Jun 2024 → Dec 2025
- 9 “This show is everything I had hoped Tokyo Revengers would be without all the timeline stuff. The action, the characters, the fight scenes and the emotional stakes throughout the show are...”
- 8 “First time I've watched an anime of this genre, so I can't really compare it to anything I usually watch, but I'd say it's good. Story isn't very complicated so far, characters are a bit one...”
- 7 “Gave the first episode a watch with no context or prior knowledge, ended up really into the characters and general delinquent/Good Samaritan duality thing it has going on. Animation is nothing my...”
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A Tv Production · Spring 2024
CloverWorks.Aniplex · Mainichi Broadcasting System
- Format 13 × 23′ eps × min
- Total runtime 4h 59m all episodes
- Aired Apr 2024 – Jun 2024 Spring 2024
- Source Tv media type
- Rated PG 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref. BS-23870 catalog
Produced by
- Aniplex Producer
- Mainichi Broadcasting System Producer
- Kodansha Producer
- Tohan Corporation Producer
Licensed by
- Aniplex of America Licensor