Wind Breaker: Episode 7 – Release Date, Where to Watch, and More

The official website for the series has announced that Wind Breaker episode 7 will be released on Friday, May 17, 2024 at 12:26AM JST. After Toma Hiragi’s successful defeat of his childhood friend Kota Sako, fans are eagerly anticipating the outcome of Haruka Sakura’s match against Jo Togame, the second-in-command of the Shishitoren, with much nervousness and excitement.

Regrettably, the chances of Wind Breaker episode 7 being leaked prior to its official release date and time are slim to none. However, fans can take solace in the fact that the exact release date of the upcoming installment has been confirmed through the series’ official Japanese website.

Join us as we delve into a comprehensive breakdown of all current details surrounding the release of Wind Breaker episode 7, while also providing speculation on what viewers can anticipate from the upcoming episode.

Wind Breaker Episode 7: Release Date and Time

Sakura's first loss is seemingly around the corner in Wind Breaker episode 7 (Image via CloverWorks) — Sakura’s first loss is seemingly around the corner in Wind Breaker episode 7 (Image via CloverWorks)

The seventh episode of Wind Breaker will premiere on Friday, May 17, 2024 at 12:26AM JST on local Japanese networks. This means that for some international fans, it will be released on Saturday night in their local time. However, the majority of international viewers, as well as Japanese viewers, will have access to the episode on Sunday morning in their respective timezones. The specific release time may differ depending on the region and timezone.

The airing of Episode 7 in Japan will take place at the designated times in their respective time zones:

Time zones	Local date and time
Pacific Daylight Time	8:26AM, Thursday, May 16, 2024
Eastern Daylight Time	11:26AM, Thursday, May 16, 2024
British Summer Time	4:26PM, Thursday, May 16, 2024
Central European Summer Time	5:26PM, Thursday, May 16, 2024
Indian Standard Time	8:56PM, Thursday, May 16, 2024
Philippine Standard Time	11:26PM, Thursday, May 16, 2024
Japanese Standard Time	12:26AM, Friday, May 17, 2024
Australia Central Standard Time	12:56AM, Friday, May 17, 2024

Wind Breaker Episode 7: Where to Watch

Jo Togame will likely give Sakura the best fight of his life in Wind Breaker episode 7 (Image via CloverWorks)

After the episode airs in Japan, international audiences will be able to stream it on Crunchyroll. This was confirmed by the streaming service in their Spring 2024 lineup news. Along with the original Japanese version, Crunchyroll will also offer dubbed versions in English, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, French, and German.

Wind Breaker: Episode 6 Recap

The sixth episode of Wind Breaker opened with the aftermath of Hayato Suo’s battle against Kanuma. Kanuma and Arima were seen dragging themselves to the side. The Bofurin boys then commended Suo on his win, with Umemiya noting how inspiring it is to see freshmen supporting each other. Toma Hiragi and Kota Sako then stepped onto the stage, and the latter dominated the former from the start. A flashback of the two training by a river as children was shown.

The battle raged on until Sako delivered a powerful kick to Toma. Sakura was frustrated by Toma’s lack of strength, but Umemiya reminded him that Toma is one of the Four Kings, known as Bishamonten, the god of war. Toma rose to his feet and made a comeback, as their past unfolded. Toma and Sako had first met in elementary school when Toma stood up to bullies and taught Sako how to fight at his request.

In middle school, Toma chose to accompany Umemiya in Furin, while Sako was focused on helping Toma become the strongest. However, Toma urged Sako to find his own path, causing him to channel his frustration into fighting and ultimately being noticed by the Shishitoren. Despite their previous conflict, Toma apologized to Sako and ended their fight, leading Sako to confess that all he wanted was to be by Toma’s side. The episode concluded with Toma playfully teasing Togame about Sakura’s potential to defeat him.

What to Expect in Episode 7 of Wind Breaker (Speculative)

Despite Toma’s win against Sako, episode 7 of Wind Breaker appears to foreshadow a significant defeat for the main character, Haruka Sakura. Although there is a chance that he may still emerge victorious and the Bofurin could potentially dominate in this match, it appears to be a slim possibility. Given Sakura’s role as the protagonist and the importance of Umemiya and Tomiyama’s fight, he is most likely to suffer a loss.

Sakura’s character is expected to undergo significant development in Episode 7, regardless of the outcome of his fight against Togame. If he emerges victorious, it is highly likely that his next major battle in the series will end in defeat, according to fans. However, even if he does lose to Togame, it will still be a crucial turning point in his journey.