Satoru Nii’s electrifying manga Wind Breaker is set to ignite the big screen with a live-action film adaptation slated for release in December 2025. Announced the official Wind Breaker X account, this high-octane project is directed by Kentaro Hagiwara, known for Blue Period, with Yosuke Masaike, writer of Anime Supremacy!, crafting the screenplay. The film promises to deliver an original story that captures the manga’s raw energy and heart.
The announcement was accompanied by a gripping teaser trailer, which sets the tone for the adaptation. The 30-second clip opens with a sweeping view of Okinawa’s Higashi-Kaze Shopping District, bathed in warm sunlight, before cutting to dynamic shots of silhouetted figures, including protagonist Haruka Sakura and the Bofurin crew, poised for action against a vibrant urban backdrop. The trailer’s pulsing soundtrack and quick cuts hint at intense fight scenes and emotional stakes, culminating in the iconic Wind Breaker logo. Filming took place in Okinawa from February to April 2025, and Nii’s close involvement ensures the film stays true to the series’ spirit.
Here's the first key visual for the upcoming live-action adaptation of Wind Breaker:
The Wind Breaker manga, serialized on Kodansha’s Magazine Pocket since January 2021, follows a group of high school delinquents who transform into protectors of their town, blending heart-pounding action with themes of camaraderie and redemption. The live-action film introduces an original story crafted specifically for the big screen, with Nii closely involved to ensure the essence of his creation remains intact. Filming took place in Okinawa Prefecture from February to April 2025, with the vibrant Higashi-Kaze Shopping District serving as the backdrop, as highlighted in a teaser showcasing the iconic silhouettes of Sakura and the Bofurin crew.
Crunchyroll’s official description captures the essence of Wind Breaker:
Welcome to Furin High School, an institution infamous for its population of brawny brutes who solve every conflict with a show of strength. Some of the students even formed a group, Bofurin, which protects the town. Haruka Sakura, a first-year student who moved in from out of town, is only interested in one thing: fighting his way to the top.
Hagiwara’s directorial vision, paired with Masaike’s storytelling expertise, aims to capture the raw intensity and emotional depth that have made Wind Breaker a standout in the shonen genre. The choice of Okinawa as a filming location adds a unique cultural texture, grounding the fictional town in a tangible, atmospheric setting. While plot details remain under wraps, the original narrative is expected to expand on the manga’s themes, offering both longtime readers and newcomers a fresh perspective on the characters’ gritty yet heartfelt journey.
As anticipation builds, fans can revisit the Wind Breaker anime on Crunchyroll, where both seasons are available for streaming in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, CIS, and the Indian subcontinent. The second season’s finale, airing June 19, 2025, at 1:30 PM ET, marks the culmination of the intense KEEL Arc, produced by CloverWorks. With the live-action film on the horizon, Wind Breaker continues to solidify its place as a multifaceted franchise, bridging manga, anime, and now cinema with unyielding spirit.
Sources: Official X account of Wind Breaker / Comic Natalie
