Wind Breaker Live Action Movie Is Set For December 2025

The Wind Breaker live action movie is officially happening, and it’s landing in theatres across Japan in December 2025. The original manga, written by Niisatoru, had a massive run and sold over 1 million copies. Its anime adaptation also sent the fanbase into overdrive. So, this live-action project isn't just another retelling because with the stakes this high, they have high shoes to fill.

After all, Wind Breaker has become one of the biggest delinquent stories of the Reiwa era. Now, it’s stepping into the world of live-action — with a cast that’s young, fresh, and ready to throw hands. Let's get into it

Wind Breaker Movie: Story Overview 

 

For anyone new to it, Wind Breaker isn’t just another high school fight club story. At its core, it’s about delinquents who fight not for chaos, but to protect their town.

The story follows Haruka Sakura, a lone wolf who’s good at one thing — fighting. He transfers into Furin High School, expecting a mess of rival gangs and mayhem. But instead, he finds a school full of students who’ve chosen to defend the town instead of wreck it. They call themselves the Wind Breakers.

Sakura doesn’t get it at first but eventually, he finds himself fighting alongside them, not just to prove himself, but to stand for something bigger. And just as he starts to find his place, a new threat sets its eyes on the city — with the Wind Breakers as the main target.

Where Was The Live Action Of Wind Breaker's Shot?

The whole movie was filmed on-site in Okinawa (Not a Haiykyu reference) and heavy emphasis was put on the visuals, strong wind effects being part of the shoot, and intense fight choreography. The goal? To make the action feel fast, raw, and grounded in emotion. And here’s who will bring that into reality:

Cast and Characters In Wind Breaker Live Action 

The casting lineup has brought together award-winning actors and rising talent, pulling not only from film but music and drama as well. Here's the core cast:

• Koji Mizukami as Haruka Sakura
• JUNON (from BE:FIRST) as Kyotaro Sugishita
• Motoki Nakazawa as Toma Hiiragi
• Shuhei Uesugi as Hajime Umemiya
• Taisei Kido as Akihiko Nirei (his acting debut)
• Keito Tsuna as Hayato Suo

Who Else Was Involved?

The team behind the Wind Breaker live-action film isn’t pulling any punches. It’s being helmed by Kentaro Hagiwara (Tokyo Ghoul, Blue Period), with the screenplay written by Masaike Yosuke (Haken Anime!).

Even the original creator, Niisatoru, was involved in the early script stages and visited the filming site. Everyone involved has made it clear — this isn’t just a remake. It’s a retelling with scenes, angles, and intensity that could only work in live-action.

Producer Yoshitaka Kamo said the goal was to show how deep friendships can overcome isolation and conflict. That message — “you don’t have to fight alone” — is what anchors the entire movie. So, when can we see it?

WIND BREAKER Movie Release Date

While the live action will be released in December 2025 in Japan, global details have still not been announced as of now. Yet, with a cast and direction this strong, the Wind Breaker live-action movie might be one of the biggest adaptations to hit screens in 2025.