Wind Breaker Episode 1 is audacious, fast-paced, and a little ridiculous. It doesn't hold back. Tokyo Revengers will be the simple (and facile) comparison, while CloverWorks' most recent series is more closely related to SK8 The Infinity. The season opener is a captivating watch, with its high-octane stakes that heavily veer into melodrama and its heightened yet accepted reality. Yes, there are still many unanswered questions about the laws of this universe. But with characters who are so instantly captivating, it doesn't really matter when it looks this amazing.
Wind Breaker Episode 1, which is based on the manga written and illustrated by Satoru Nii, embraces its harsh, boisterous nature. We get to know Haruka Sakura (Yuma Uchida), a person who is used to living by himself. He anticipates some level of animosity from every encounter. The mockery of his appearance is the reason behind his recent decision to enroll at Furin High School. The degenerates at Furin High School are well-known for their prowess in street fights. Haruka seeks for the strong to battle and has no patience for those he perceives as weak.
He does not, however, take into consideration that the pupils at Furin High School are heroes in their community. The students had proclaimed the town their own two years earlier and had threatened anyone who dared enter with the intention of causing harm to the locals or their property. It's a humorous turn of events for the storyline that presents Haruka with a whole new difficulty. Before he ever sets foot in school, his expectations collapse. To his astonished surprise, he encounters kindness from the town's residents rather than censure. Those who wish to assist him do not inherently believe that he is guilty.
And why would they, given that all of their heroes resemble him in appearance and behavior? We don't get to know much of the primary cast outside of Haruka. The only other character we encounter is Kotoha Tachibana (Ikumi Hasegawa), although she also serves as a sort of audience insert. She adds to and introduces the world-building. It tends to write with a bit too much explication. This is particularly evident when Kotoha notes that Haruka isn't alone on purpose. She claims that despite the disappointments he has had from others in the past, he still maintains hope in them. It's a tidbit of knowledge that would have been better served by gradual development. In any case, it makes possible some of the funnier and more subtly touching scenes in the show.
Because below all of his might and bravado, Haruka is a nice person. He is once compared to a cat because of the way he looks and the color of his eyes. His catlike demeanor up to this point is what makes this comic moment land. A cat that is both loving and capable of hissing, biting, and puffing out its chest. Even if he has doubts about his intentions, he is quick to assist those in need in order to project strength and set himself apart from the weak. This is first demonstrated when he makes sure an elderly guy remembers the present from his granddaughter. Later on in the battle, we witness it when he puts himself in danger to defend Kotoha.
He's a rough-around-the-edges, instantly likable character. Even while we glimpse his humanity in the more subdued scenes, Wind Breaker Episode 1 really establishes itself with a brutal, action-packed main combat scene. A rival gang of criminals advances to assault Haruka. However, Haruka is not easily defeated. The fighting is powerful and quick, and Toshifumi Akai's director skillfully interweaves the many moves to maintain a seamless flow. We feel the wind go out of the opponent's chest and hear the crunch of bones with every kick to the chest and bone-breaking fist to the face.
Its moderation also makes it better. Because of the nature of the series, it would be simple to rely on excess. Anything concerning combat shows inherent savagery. Rather, the series uses subtle transitions to identify the most important moments. Despite the rapid speed, the direction and animation manage to provide space to certain moments, such as when Haruka spontaneously backs up to protect Kotoha's body from the bat that is rising against them, or when he sustains a knife wound on his ankle.
The series breathes life into this village, and the animation is breathtaking. The cityscape is characterized by outstanding details. The people in this well-maintained town take great pride in their youthful protectors. Even though the episode moves quickly, it finishes with a message that gives the world more choices. Kotoha issues a warning to Haruka, telling him that he will never be able to succeed on his own. Now that Furin High School assists Haruka throughout the fight, we understand why. This is not a solitary offensive battle. Rather, the show adopts a sports anime style right away, emphasizing that Wind Breaker is all about teamwork.
The first episode of Wind Breaker is a blur of violence, world-building, and character development. The show practically challenges us to accept the ludicrous nature of its idea. A other course would be to miss the excitement of the film's premiere, which has lots of fun in a society without laws where reformed would-be heroes live.
Episode 1 of Wind Breaker is available now on Crunchyroll
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