Wind Breaker Surpasses Tokyo Revengers in Popularity on MyAnimeList - Peak Fiction

Since its premiere, Wind Breaker has taken the anime community by storm, with fans praising it as a superior take on the delinquent genre compared to the popular Tokyo Revengers. This claim might hold weight as Wind Breaker has already surpassed Tokyo Revengers in ratings on the prominent anime tracking site, MyAnimeList (MAL).

Previously, Tokyo Revengers reigned supreme as the go-to delinquent anime/manga. Boasting a massive 1.2 million members on MAL, it solidified its place as a fan favorite. However, Wind Breaker seems to be challenging that position.

The two series take vastly different approaches to the delinquent theme. Wind Breaker focuses on Haruka Sakura, a character driven by a love for combat. In contrast, Tokyo Revengers centers around Takemichi Hanagaki, who joins a gang to protect a loved one. Many viewers find Haruka's fighting spirit more engaging and action-packed.

This strategy appears to be working, with Wind Breaker currently holding a slight lead over Tokyo Revengers on MAL. Wind Breaker sits at an impressive 7.95/10, while Tokyo Revengers falls just behind at 7.93/10. Notably, the release of Wind Breaker's second episode significantly boosted its ratings.

Even before its anime adaptation, Wind Breaker garnered success in manga sales. Now, with animation by CloverWorks, the studio behind hits like Bocchi the Rock, Spy x Family, and Horimiya, the anime is poised for even greater popularity.

Wind Breaker's Plot

The story follows Haruka Sakura, a victim of bullying due to his unique appearance – black and white hair with mismatched eyes. To combat the harassment, Haruka turned to fighting, leading him down a path of delinquency.