Wind Breaker: Episode 8 – Release Date, Where to Watch, and More

According to the official website of the series, the highly anticipated release of Wind Breaker episode 8 is scheduled for Friday, May 24, 2024 at 12:26AM JST. After the emotional revelation of Jo Togame’s backstory in the previous issue, fans are worried that protagonist Haruka Sakura is facing a high chance of defeat in the upcoming release.

Regrettably, it is highly improbable that any form or amount of early leaks for Wind Breaker episode 8 will occur prior to the aforementioned official release date and time. Nevertheless, fans can take solace in the fact that the exact release date for the next installment of the series has been confirmed by the official Japanese website.

Join us as we delve into all the current details about the upcoming eighth episode of Wind Breaker, and also discuss our predictions for what viewers can anticipate in the episode.

Wind Breaker: Episode 8 – Release Date and Time

Wind Breaker episode 8 is set up to see Togame earn the win considering his origins (Image via CloverWorks)

Episode 8 of Wind Breaker will be premiering on local Japanese networks at 12:26AM JST on Friday, May 24, 2024. This means that for a small number of international fans, the episode will be released on Saturday night in their local time. However, the majority of international fans, just like Japanese viewers, will have access to the episode on Sunday morning in their local time. The specific release time may differ depending on the region and timezone.

The airing of Episode 8 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 23, 2024
Eastern Daylight Time	11:26AM, Thursday, May 23, 2024
British Summer Time	4:26PM, Thursday, May 23, 2024
Central European Summer Time	5:26PM, Thursday, May 23, 2024
Indian Standard Time	8:56PM, Thursday, May 23, 2024
Philippine Standard Time	11:26PM, Thursday, May 23, 2024
Japanese Standard Time	12:26AM, Friday, May 24, 2024
Australia Central Standard Time	12:56AM, Friday, May 24, 2024

Where to Watch: Wind Breaker Episode 8

Sakura's impending loss to Togame will likely set up a training focused conclusion to his first season arc (Image via CloverWorks) — Sakura’s impending loss to Togame will likely set up a training focused conclusion to his first season arc (Image via CloverWorks)

International viewers will be able to watch the episode on Crunchyroll following its release in Japan, as the streaming platform has already announced in their Spring 2024 lineup news. Along with the original Japanese audio, Crunchyroll will offer dubbed versions in English, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, French, and German.

Wind Breaker: Episode 7 Recap

Wind Breaker episode 7 opened with a short flashback centering on Togame, who appeared to be grieving the loss of someone. The story then shifted back to the present, where Togame instructed Sakura to join them onstage for their fight. Though Togame initially had the upper hand, Sakura managed to land some solid blows before being unable to gain a clear advantage. In a surprising turn, Sakura then criticized Togame, accusing them of being bullies and responsible for causing the situation.

Togame, filled with rage, confronted Arima and Kanuma. He had come to the realization that their attack on a vulnerable middle school had provoked the Bofurin to retaliate. After delivering more blows to them, he stripped off their jackets, signifying their expulsion from the Shishitoren. Upon his return to Sakura, Togame briefly resumed their battle before pausing to reflect on his and Tomiyama’s beginnings in the Shishitoren, triggering a flashback.

After joining the group, Tomiyama personally approached Togame and convinced them to join as well. The two soon gained a reputation as the most talented newcomers, with Togame being the one to refer to Choji’s positive attitude as the “sun”that the rest of them orbited around. However, when Tomiyama became the leader, he introduced the group’s harsh rules, which Togame willingly enforced in order to maintain Tomiyama’s cheerful presence as their leader. This event is revisited in the present at the end of the episode.

What to Expect in Wind Breaker Episode 8 (Speculative)

Due to Togame’s flashback in the previous episode, it is unfortunate that Sakura is most likely going to lose in Wind Breaker episode 8. Togame’s position as the enforcer of Tomiyama’s rules is what contributes to this likelihood, as Sakura’s defeat would result in Tomiyama’s inability to maintain his role as the Shishitoren’s “sun.”

Similarly, episode 8 should also establish, if not initiate, the much-awaited showdown between Hajime Umemiya and Choji Tomiyama, potentially determining the fate of Bofurin. However, it is highly improbable for Umemiya to suffer a defeat so early on, unless there is significant interference or unpredictable events that could cast doubt on the outcome of the fight.