Wind Breaker Episode 9: Release Date and Time, Where to Watch, and More

As stated on the official website, the highly anticipated episode 9 of Wind Breaker will be released on Friday, May 31, 2024 at 12:26AM JST. Fans are eagerly awaiting the start of the intense showdown between Choji Tomiyama and Hajime Umemiya, making the search for any sneak peeks or hints more intense than ever before.

Regrettably, there is little chance of any kind of Wind Breaker episode 9 spoilers being revealed before the aforementioned official release date and time. Nevertheless, fans can rest assured that they have accurate information from the official Japanese website of the series regarding the exact release date of the upcoming installment.

Join us as we thoroughly analyze all the current details about the upcoming release of Wind Breaker episode 9, while also offering predictions on what the episode may entail.

Wind Breaker Episode 9: Release Date and Time

Choji is Shishitoren's last hope for a win against the Bofurin heading into Wind Breaker episode 9 (Image via CloverWorks) — Choji is Shishitoren’s last hope for a win against the Bofurin heading into Wind Breaker episode 9 (Image via CloverWorks)

The ninth episode of Wind Breaker is scheduled to premiere on Friday, May 31, 2024 at 12:26AM JST on local Japanese networks. For some international fans, this equates to a Saturday night release in their local time zone. However, the majority of international fans will have access to the episode on Sunday morning in their respective regions. The exact release time may differ depending on the region and timezone.

The upcoming episode 9 will be broadcasted in Japan at the specified times according to their respective time zones:

Time zones	Local date and time
Pacific Daylight Time	8:26AM, Thursday, May 30, 2024
Eastern Daylight Time	11:26AM, Thursday, May 30, 2024
British Summer Time	4:26PM, Thursday, May 30, 2024
Central European Summer Time	5:26PM, Thursday, May 30, 2024
Indian Standard Time	8:56PM, Thursday, May 30, 2024
Philippine Standard Time	11:26PM, Thursday, May 30, 2024
Japanese Standard Time	12:26AM, Friday, May 31, 2024
Australia Central Standard Time	12:56AM, Friday, May 31, 2024

Where to Watch Wind Breaker Episode 9

Umemiya's full strength will finally be seen in Wind Breaker episode 9 (Image via CloverWorks) — Umemiya’s full strength will finally be seen in Wind Breaker episode 9 (Image via CloverWorks)

International viewers will be able to watch the episode on Crunchyroll after its Japanese broadcast, as the streaming platform has already announced 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 for viewers to stream.

Recap of Wind Breaker episode 8

The eighth episode of Wind Breaker opened with Sakura noticing that Togame seemed to be running out of energy during their fight. She inquired about the reason behind this, to which Togame responded with a laugh and admitted he was unsure. This prompted a flashback to Togame discussing the Bofurin scuffle with Choji. He had hoped that this conversation would spark a change in Choji, but it was clear that it had not. As they gazed at the faded Shishitoren emblem on the stage, Togame expressed his desire to visit the mountains when Sakura asked about his plans.

Sakura acknowledged Togame’s strength but criticized his lackluster fighting style, promising to transform him into an impressive opponent by the end of their battle. She punctuated her words by kicking Togame and sending him crashing into a nearby wall, causing him to burst into laughter. Undeterred, he retaliated with a powerful punch, untied his hair, and reintroduced himself, ready to continue their fierce fight.

Eventually, Sakura and Togame each threw their final punches, with Sakura’s landing first because Togame had seemingly given up on the fight. As Choji took the stage, he mercilessly kicked Togame when the latter attempted to dissuade him from fighting Umemiya. Sakura attempted to retaliate against Tomiyama, but Umemiya intervened and engaged in conversation with Choji. The episode concluded with Choji charging at Umemiya, who skillfully blocked all of his strikes and delivered a punch that made Choji’s nose bleed.

What to Expect from Wind Breaker Episode 9 (Speculative)

As Choji and Umemiya prepare to start their fight, Wind Breaker episode 9 is expected to be the most visually impressive and action-packed episode of the series so far. The brief encounter between the two in episode 8 foreshadowed this with their incredible speed and agility.

In addition, Episode 9 is expected to delve into the backgrounds of both characters. Choji’s backstory will likely be fully developed while Umemiya’s will be introduced and concluded at a later time. Based on Togame’s own backstory, viewers can anticipate that Choji’s will be filled with immense tragedy and hardship, shedding light on the events that shaped his current persona.