Wind Breaker

The other reviewer who gave a 2/10, fun fact he also gave the Vinland Saga season 2 a negative review. So, please ignore his words.

This anime is going to be great. Especially, if you liked the Tokyo Revengers early on. This anime is the same theme but better direction and MC. Having read the manga, I know the character development that is coming, and trust me you want to be around for that.

And my absolute FAVORITE thing about this anime is that all the characters are good. The side characters or supporting characters won't be annoying for no reason. It's going to be a fun ride so stick around. Even the antagonists are well written and makes you feel for them as well, which mediocre animes cannot accomplish.

Say what you will about the characters or story. Though there been a couple parts that have got me in my feels.

The thing I want to rave about though is the fights. They are so well done that the only words I can thing to describe them is "beautifully Choreographed" I know they are drawn, but that's how good they are.

It's martial arts fighting styles, a Kung fu anime! I love it and have to give props to the animators. Animating the body moving like that and making it look so amazing takes so much talent! Can't wait to see more.

If you liked the fights in samurai Champloo I think you'll love this. And the "I didn't know the human body was so warm" I almost cried. Someone hug that kid for God sakes!

Season 1 is fantastic. Main character is quite interesting and so are he other characters you meet among the way. The plot of highschool delinquents basically being the neighborhood police is a great concept that really puts itself against the main characters self worth and overall view of the world as his environment begins to shape him into a better person.

Season 1 had a lot of mystery and action. Season 2 rolls around and the story just becomes a highschool drama. It all starts to roll off hill when they introduce a Transgendered student that one of the schools strong people.

The story seems to shift away from the old plot and revolve around the transgendered student in an annoying way as literally no one has as much back story given about them not even the main character. You get a whole slew of episodes about this one character.

The end of the day my question is why? I almost feel like the creators chickened out and didn't make this transgendered character the main characters love interest. Which would make a lot more sense since he didn't mind going out on a date with them.

Instead they give us episode after episode of the same ol' it's okay to be gay routine. Which I have had enough of entirely. They spend so much time developing this transgender character to do not much with them. So what was the point really?

And why did they backdown off making the transgendered character the main Characters love interests after floating the idea he was attracted to them.

That's how bad season 2 is. I came in wanting to see more fists to face action but instead am discussing a transgendered character's love life.

Season 2 is a mess. Season 1 was great though.

The thing about this show is that you just need to accept that its a cringy delinquent anime that is written for (imo) late middle schoolers / early highschoolers. The dialouge, some character designs, and some character arcs can be cringy, tacky, and somewhat overdone. There is no reality in the world building -- there are no teachers, police, or parents mentioned at all. It doesn't make sense why these kids are able to do what they do-- HOWEVER!!

If you just turn off your brain for a second and accept that you are about to watch a delinquent anime that is unafraid to rely on tropes, this show is unironically really good.

This show has the best hand-to-hand combat I've ever seen animated. The opening fight scene is worth looking up and watching on its own, even if you don't watch the show..

The friendships between the characters don't feel forced and actually feel quite healthy and strong, which I really enjoy. The MC's character flaws are handled quite well and are not super dragged out. The character design, although occasionally somewhat tacky and predictable, is generally solid. There are some surprisingly solid lessons about leadership that are delivered quickly and effectively.

Accept this show for what it is and the characters will grow on you. Sakura made me cringe a bit at the beginning, now I'm relentlessly endeared how he's really just an insecure kid figuring his stuff out.

Also, there is a gay character that presents as a woman that is handled quite well!!!!

Overall, once you accept its faults, Wind Breaker is well animated and has some great characters. I would reccomend it for a fun watch.

I was looking for a new anime to enjoy. This is a really good show to watch. A decent plot and some awesome fight scenes. I'm halfway through the season and it's been good to watch and enjoy. The characters are interesting and it's not the typical story with the normal story line. It is a fascinating fighting anime. If you enjoy a good action sequence and character development you'll enjoy this one. Did I mention this anime isn't about mystical creatures, alien invasions, just some students wanting a better community for better living and a better school and will to fight to get it all at all cost.