Introduction

Kodansha USA Publishing announced today that WIND BREAKER by Satoru Nii—the fan-favorite high school brawler manga that also inspired the anime streaming on Crunchyroll—will see an acceleration in its print schedule to monthly releases starting July 2025.

The World of WIND BREAKER

In the world of WIND BREAKER, Haruka Sakura wants nothing to do with weaklings—he’s only interested in the strongest of the strong. He’s from Fuurin High School, a school of near-dropout degenerates known only for their brawling strength. And in a town notorious for its territorial disputes, Haruka’s got only one goal—to become the hero his town deserves.

Where to Read WIND BREAKER

Print editions of WIND BREAKER are available through physical and online book vendors like Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million, Amazon, and more. Digital editions are available upon release across all participating digital vendors, including Bookwalker, Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, Google Play, Nook, Kobo, MyAnimeList, Mangamo, and more. Fans can also purchase and read all Kodansha digital manga directly on kodansha.us.

About WIND BREAKER

WIND BREAKER by Satoru Nii is an action-packed high school delinquent manga series that made its English-language debut as a digital-first release in April 2022. Already reaching fan-favorite status, its popularity only increased when it began publishing in print in August 2023. Inspired by the original manga, a hit anime produced by CloverWorks began airing in August 2024. A second season, slated for 2025, was immediately announced following the conclusion of the first season in June 2024. Manga fans can currently read up to 17 volumes digitally and 8 volumes in print. The print edition of WIND BREAKER volume 9 will debut on February 4, 2025.

—Official Press Release