WIND BREAKER Live-Action Film Starring Koshi Mizukami Opens Dec 5

Key Facts

• WIND BREAKER live-action film opens on December 5, 2025
• Starring Koshi Mizukami as Haruka Sakura
• Based on manga by Satoru Nii, serialized in Magazine Pocket
• Directed by Kentarō Hagiwara, scripted by Yosuke Masaike
• Teaser visual and behind-the-scenes footage released

The live-action film adaptation of Satoru Nii's manga WIND BREAKER is set to premiere on December 5, 2025. The cast is led by Koshi Mizukami, who plays the protagonist Haruka Sakura. Warner Bros. will distribute the film. A teaser visual featuring the Bofurin members and new behind-the-scenes footage have been released.

Bofurin Comes to Life in WIND BREAKER Live-Action Film

The manga WIND BREAKER, serialized in Kodansha’s Magazine Pocket, is being adapted into a live-action film scheduled for release on December 5. Known for its story of delinquents protecting their town, the manga has been adapted into anime (with two seasons), a stage play, and a mobile game. The film centers on Haruka Sakura, a student who enrolls in Furin High School seeking strength but finds its once-feared reputation transformed into a group known as Bofurin—protectors of the community.

Cast and Production Details Revealed

Koshi Mizukami plays Haruka Sakura, with Taisei Kido as Akihiko Nirei, Keito Tsuna as Hayato Suo, and JUNON (from BE:FIRST) as Kyotaro Sugishita. Supporting roles include Motoki Nakazawa as Toma Hiiragi and Shuhei Uesugi as Hajime Umemiya.

The film is directed by Kentarō Hagiwara (Blue Period, Our 30-Minute Sessions) and written by Yosuke Masaike, who won the Japan Academy Prize for Anime Supremacy!. Filming took place in Okinawa from February to April 2025, using real shopping streets transformed into large-scale sets to capture the story’s authentic urban setting.

Rival Group Shishitoren and Special Footage Revealed

In newly released stills, the rival group Shishitoren is shown confronting Bofurin, dressed in yellow satin jackets, creating a sharp contrast against Bofurin’s green uniforms. The tense standoff highlights the film’s street battle theme.

The special video includes post-filming interviews with Mizukami, Kido, Tsuna, and others. Mizukami discusses the pressure of playing Haruka and his dedication to portraying the character’s complexity. The footage also offers a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the film, giving fans a glimpse into the scale and energy of the production.

Live-action WIND BREAKER Teaser

FAQ

Q: When will the live-action WIND BREAKER film be released?
A: The film is scheduled for release on December 5, 2025.

Q: Who plays the lead role of Haruka Sakura?
A: Koshi Mizukami plays the role of Haruka Sakura.

Q: Who is directing the film?
A: The film is directed by Kentarō Hagiwara.

Q: What group does Haruka join in the story?
A: Haruka joins “Bofurin,” a group that protects the town.

Q: Where and when was the movie filmed?
A: Filming took place in Okinawa from February to April 2025.

Source : ORICON NEWS