The dust settles after the introduction of Furin’s explosive freshmen, Taiga Tsugeura and Mitsuki Kiryu.

Wind Breaker episode 12 raises the stakes as second-year students take control of their class to determine who among the promising newcomers will become the next Grade Captain.

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We also revisit episode 11, dissecting the contenders and their strengths — who will rise to the challenge and climb the Bofurin ladder?

Wind Breaker episode 11 recap

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Following their clash with Shishitoren, Haruka Sakura, Akihito Nirei, and Hayato Suo returned to class. News of their victories against Choji Tomiyama and Jo Togame quickly spread through Bofurin, with everyone eager to hear the details.

This piqued the interest of the fiery redhead, Taiga Tsugeura, who joined the conversation and demanded to know Haruka’s virtue — a core belief that guided his actions.

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Haruka’s social awkwardness made answering difficult, sparking further prodding from Taiga.

After school, the group headed to Muscle Power, a cafe favored by Taiga. There, they encountered another classmate, the eccentrically dressed Mitsuki Kiryu, who intervened to help a girl harassed by a delinquent.

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When the same delinquent confronted Mitsuki later, Haruka and his newfound friends stepped in to help. This shared experience fostered a budding friendship, leading to a group chat and discussions about the upcoming Grade Captain election.

The episode concluded with the arrival of Takeshi Enomoto, Yuto Kusumi, and Ren Kaji, second-year students who entered Haruka’s class to initiate selecting the next Grade Captain.

What is a Grade Captain in Wind Breaker?

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A Grade Captain is the class coordinator and covers for everyone. The grade captain is responsible for all class problems and issues.

Wind Breaker episode 12 release date and schedule

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The episode airs at 8:00 a.m. PT on Friday, June 20, 2024.

The release times for international viewers vary based on their time zone.

WIND BREAKER EPISODE 12 RELEASE DATE IN DIFFERENT TIME ZONESFRIDAY, JUNE 20/EPISODE START TIME
JST12 a.m. (June 21)
GMT+811 p.m.
ET (Eastern Time)11 a.m.
CT (Central Time)10 a.m.
GMT (Western European Time)3 p.m.
CET (Central European Time)5 p.m.
IST (Indian Standard Time)8:30 p.m.

Where to watch Wind Breaker

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The anime is available on the following platforms:

Availability may differ depending on your region.

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