Wind Breaker

Good for a start. It has good graphics. And the story is not bad in its genre. The characterization of the main character is convincing. But I hope the characterization of the other characters is also convincing. The pace of the story seems slow. The story is not very deep but it can be entertaining. The variety of characters is not bad, but the logic of the story is not convincing in my opinion. The story is a bit like Tokyo Revengers. The reason for the characters to fight is not enough at all. And even the main character's reason for fighting is cliche. The main character's goals are not interesting but tolerable. Overall, this anime can be watched for fun.

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.

Whether you will like a show or not can only be found out by watching it. I think this anime is doing a great job so far!

As of now the thing that impressed me a lot is the choreography of all the fights we've seen so far. The graphics are great! The cast is really cool in my opinion and it's not that the side characters are just bland ones to fill up the cast. They all have they're own good personality and most importantly fighting style!

At first I thought it was not going to be much of a story and just simply throwing hands, but now with 8 episodes released this has changed. I won't get into it because of spoilers but throughout the episodes the character development has gotten very good already.

I can't wait to see more of this and i'll for sure pick up the manga afterwards!

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.

Wind Breaker stands out as one of the best anime series I've watched in 2024. The combination of intense cycling battles, strong character development, and a compelling storyline makes it a must-watch. Every episode is packed with adrenaline-pumping moments that keep you on the edge of your seat. The interactions among the characters and the depth of their struggles-both on and off the road-add a lot of heart to the series, making it more than just a sports anime.

The first season ends on a high note, leaving viewers with a sense of curiosity and excitement for what's to come. The cliffhanger in the last episode left me eagerly waiting for Season 2. The mix of friendships, rivalries, and self-growth resonates strongly, making this anime not just thrilling but also emotionally engaging. If you enjoy dynamic storytelling with a focus on perseverance and teamwork, Wind Breaker is an anime you shouldn't miss.