The highly anticipated showdown between Bofurin and Shishitoren intensifies as the Wind Breaker episode 9 release date approaches.

Bofurin’s leader, Hajime Umemiya, faces a winner-take-all battle against Shishitoren’s unhinged commander, Choji Tomiyama.

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The stakes are higher than ever. If Umemiya loses, Tomiyama will seize control of Bofurin, imposing his belief that strength is the only path to freedom.

Will Umemiya maintain his leadership and ideals, or will Tomiyama’s reign of power prevail?

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In episode 8, Succeeding the Past, Jo Togame reflects on Shishitoren’s misguided path. The episode becomes a battle of beliefs as Togame realizes he should have challenged Tomiyama’s notion that Shishitoren is only for the strong.

Facing Haruka Sakura with a halfhearted effort, Togame ultimately decided to give up, resulting in another win for Bofurin.

However, Sakura was left unsatisfied and demanded why Togame refused to continue the fight. Before answers could be provided, Tomiyama intervened, insisting on an immediate battle with Umemiya.

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Togame attempted to persuade Tomiyama to end the conflict between Shishitoren and Bofurin, but Tomiyama, too entrenched in his beliefs, kicked Togame. This provoked Sakura to confront Tomiyama, only for Umemiya to step in and stop the fight.

Episode 8 ended with the two leaders, Tomiyama and Umemiya, entering the ring. Tomiyama reminded everyone that he would take control of Bofurin if he won.

Despite Umemiya’s attempts at reasoning, Tomiyama remained unyielding. The episode concluded with Umemiya, voiced by Yuichi Nakamura, confidently declaring to Tomiyama, “I won’t lose.”

Wind Breaker episode 9 release date

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The episode airs officially on local Japanese networks at midnight, 12:00 a.m. JST on Friday, May 31, 2024.

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

WIND BREAKER EPISODE 9 RELEASE DATE IN DIFFERENT TIME ZONESFRIDAY MAY 31/EPISODE START TIME
GMT+811 p.m. (June 1)
ET (Eastern Time)11 a.m. (June 1)
PT (Pacific Time)8 a.m. (June 1)
CT (Central Time)10 a.m. (June 1)
GMT (Western European Time)3 p.m. (June 1)
CET (Central European Time)5 p.m. (June 1)
IST (Indian Standard Time)8:30 p.m. (June 1)

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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