New Trailers for Hotly Anticipated Live-Action Anime Movie Unveil More of the Cast

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In a significant success on Kodansha’s digital platform, “Wind Breaker,” an action-packed martial arts series penned by Satoru Nii, has become one of the top-rated shows. This manga’s popularity resulted in a 25-episode anime adaptation by CloverWorks, airing from April 2024 to June 2025. Remarkably, on the same day as the anime’s finale, it was announced that a live-action film version of the series would debut in Japanese cinemas on December 5th. Warner Bros. Pictures Japan has released additional trailers for this upcoming movie, disclosing new actors who will portray Kotoha Tachibana, Choji Tomiyama, and Jo Togame in the film.

In these fresh trailers, the spotlight shifts towards Shishitoren, a group antagonistic to Bofurin, our main characters’ team. While Bofurin don green jackets in the movie, the Shishitoren prefer yellow attire. Choji heads the Shishitoren with his cheerful demeanor, and Jo stands as his right-hand man. Kotoha takes on a protective role for the protagonists and other Furin High School students. She is one of the leading female characters in the series, maintaining significant relationships with many key figures. The live-action trailers mirror scenes straight from the manga and anime, preserving the show’s distinct color-coded themes and atmosphere.

Who Are the New Cast Members for Wind Breaker?

Here are the three new actors joining the live-action Wind Breaker movie:

  • Rikako Yagi as Kotoha Tachibana
  • Koki Yamashita as Choji Tomiyama
  • Noritaka Hamao as Jo Togame

They are joined by the previously announced actors:

  • Koshi Mizukami as Haruka Sakura
  • Taisei Kido as Akihiko Nirei
  • Keito Tsuna as Hayato Suo
  • JUNON as Kyotaro Sugishita
  • Motoki Nakazawa as Toma Hiragi
  • Shuhei Uesugi as Hajime Umemiya

In one of the recently unveiled trailers from Warner Bros. Japan, Yamashita and Hamao discuss their characters for an upcoming movie. This film is set to explore the initial storylines from the manga, where the Shishitoren are portrayed as significant adversaries in multiple scenes. The live-action adaptation of “Wind Breaker” will be helmed by Kentaro Hagiwara, a seasoned live-action adapter who has previously worked on well-received live-action adaptations of “Tokyo Ghoul.” As of now, the live-action “Wind Breaker” is only slated for release in Japanese cinemas. Nevertheless, it’s expected that the movie will become available internationally either through limited theater screenings or via streaming platforms, which have grown significantly popular in recent times.

Why You Should Care About Wind Breaker

In my excitement, let me share with you the captivating tale of “Wind Breaker”! I follow the adventures of a spirited protagonist named Haruka Sakura, who stands out with his unique heterochromia hair and eye colors. Unfortunately, he’s shunned by society due to this difference. However, when Haruka transfers to a new school in Makochi, he finds solace among a group of so-called delinquents. Together, they embark on an extraordinary journey, engaging in intense street battles to defend their town from danger. They face off against rival gangs and Haruka’s ambition is clear: to rise to the top while discovering the profound value of friendship along the way.

The anime adapts five storylines from the manga, ending at the Roppo-Ichiza/Gravel Arc, and is available for streaming on Crunchyroll. Judging by the trailer, the upcoming movie seems to follow the first arcs of the manga: the Introduction and the Shishitoren Arc. It’s important to distinguish between the “Wind Breaker” manga and a separate cyclist webcomic titled “Wind Breaker,” which has been in the news for allegations of plagiarism and subsequent cancellation.

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2025-07-29 05:10