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ウィンドブレイカー [Wind Breaker] #22
WIND BREAKER, Vol. 22
仲間と過ごす風鈴の夏休み! 新たな出会いと波乱の予感!? 元風鈴との全面戦争から時が経ち、それぞれが新たな課題と向き合う中、榎本と楠見、そして柊は仲間を守るため嫌いな自分に戻って戦った梶の見舞いに行くことに――。その一方、夏休みを迎えた桜たちは遊びに出掛けた先で偶然桐生の姉と出会う。桐生の新たな一面が垣間見える中、姉の一声で、突如桐生家を訪問することに!?
192 pages, Paperback
First published June 9, 2025
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October 11, 2025
"Why didn't you tell him off? Akari!"
"It's fine. It's fine, Micchan. Everything's fine."
I was wondering what's the next focus of Wind Breaker will be, and it looks like it's gonna be Mitsuki Kiryu and his family (or maybe it's just a little side story). With Vol. 22 we got the opportunity to meet Mitsuki's sister and father - two of his different worlds coming from one family.
"Are you the only one living here?"
"Yup."
"What about your family?"
"They all live in the main house."
"Why are you living alone out here then?"
"Hmmm. I don't like the people living in that house."
You see, his father is a rich asshole who acknowledges only two of his kids, while the other two are constantly pushed down and criticized for everything. His sister on the other hand, is the sweetest person ever who is seen as a pushover by, well, everyone except for her brother, but is actually a stronger person than everybody combined.
"I don't want to go down the road the family and our father paved for me. I want to decide my life for myself. I want to make my own decisions. That's the only way I'll be satisfied with my life, whether I end up happy or not." [Akari]
The girl knows what she wants and what she wants is to be free - something she knows she will never have as long as she stays with her toxic family, that's why she works her ass off to make sure that she will get an opportunity to make her dreams come true, regardless of what other people will say about it.
"Okay, but how're things going with her?"
"Aah... I almost got her. Won't be long 'til you'll get some real fun."
Tell me, what do you think a guy would want to do with a girl after you heard him say something like this?? It's something I thought IMMEDIATELY not only after hearing him use these specific words, but also after seeing his creepy face. I was so scared for Akari's sake - everything could go very, VERY WRONG in a blink of an eye, but when the bad guys said what their real intent was, despite it still being wrong, I released a breath I didn't know I was holding. I am so glad that Akari's knights in shining armour showed up to fight for her. There are so many girls who have nobody to fight for them.
Anyways.
The most important thing for me that happened in this volume was Sakura's flashback scene. I couldn't believe my eyes!! It's something I was anticipating from, well, the very beginning of the story, and here we are!! It was only a glimpse, but its' message was quite clear. I knew that the truth will break my heart and, unfortunately, I was right. And I think I will also be right about the reason why things happened the way they happened :( Do I still want to know more? Of course. It's about Sakura after all, and I want to know everything about him, no matter how much it will break me. No matter how painful his past was, I am sure that his future will be brighter and happier, though. I believe in it wholeheartedly :)
I am jumping into the last (?) volume immediately, of course. Before I will end up my review, I just want to say that the determined (and sweaty) face of Kaji did something to me today 😳
"It's fine. It's fine, Micchan. Everything's fine."
I was wondering what's the next focus of Wind Breaker will be, and it looks like it's gonna be Mitsuki Kiryu and his family (or maybe it's just a little side story). With Vol. 22 we got the opportunity to meet Mitsuki's sister and father - two of his different worlds coming from one family.
"Are you the only one living here?"
"Yup."
"What about your family?"
"They all live in the main house."
"Why are you living alone out here then?"
"Hmmm. I don't like the people living in that house."
You see, his father is a rich asshole who acknowledges only two of his kids, while the other two are constantly pushed down and criticized for everything. His sister on the other hand, is the sweetest person ever who is seen as a pushover by, well, everyone except for her brother, but is actually a stronger person than everybody combined.
"I don't want to go down the road the family and our father paved for me. I want to decide my life for myself. I want to make my own decisions. That's the only way I'll be satisfied with my life, whether I end up happy or not." [Akari]
The girl knows what she wants and what she wants is to be free - something she knows she will never have as long as she stays with her toxic family, that's why she works her ass off to make sure that she will get an opportunity to make her dreams come true, regardless of what other people will say about it.
"Okay, but how're things going with her?"
"Aah... I almost got her. Won't be long 'til you'll get some real fun."
Tell me, what do you think a guy would want to do with a girl after you heard him say something like this?? It's something I thought IMMEDIATELY not only after hearing him use these specific words, but also after seeing his creepy face. I was so scared for Akari's sake - everything could go very, VERY WRONG in a blink of an eye, but when the bad guys said what their real intent was, despite it still being wrong, I released a breath I didn't know I was holding. I am so glad that Akari's knights in shining armour showed up to fight for her. There are so many girls who have nobody to fight for them.
Anyways.
The most important thing for me that happened in this volume was Sakura's flashback scene. I couldn't believe my eyes!! It's something I was anticipating from, well, the very beginning of the story, and here we are!! It was only a glimpse, but its' message was quite clear. I knew that the truth will break my heart and, unfortunately, I was right. And I think I will also be right about the reason why things happened the way they happened :( Do I still want to know more? Of course. It's about Sakura after all, and I want to know everything about him, no matter how much it will break me. No matter how painful his past was, I am sure that his future will be brighter and happier, though. I believe in it wholeheartedly :)
I am jumping into the last (?) volume immediately, of course. Before I will end up my review, I just want to say that the determined (and sweaty) face of Kaji did something to me today 😳
October 1, 2025
Vol.22 (cap.169 - 176) ~4.5⭐~
El arco de Kiryu: su historia familiar 🥺💥💛
El arco de Kiryu: su historia familiar 🥺💥💛
May 15, 2026
Ahh the first few chapters of this volume were so wholesome, I love a good, laid back, sunny beach episode. Suo's once again saying mysterious things, my eye is still on him. Sugishita's talk with Nirei really had an impact, I'm so proud of him for trying and being more involved with Furin's people.
Oml. I was not suddenly expecting a Kiryu backstory, or little arc about him and his sister Akari. He's been one of my favourites since the beginning so I feel like I'm being fed. I adore the dynamics of Sakura, Kiryu, Suo and Nirei- I just love how bonded they are as besties.
Also, can we just appreciate the small, meaningful details. Like Suo noticing Sakura cooked because of the empty gas. Or the new curtains someone must've gotten Sakura. Or how the boys just make themselves at home at Sakura's place haha.
We are also getting hints at Sakura's own history, it's looking like an abusive, neglectful family he had, so I know when we get it its just going to break my heart.
I can't wait to read the next volume, Kiryu and Sakura is the team up I didn't know I needed, and I'm looking forward to seeing how they kick this group's ass for going after Akari and their family's money (which I totally wasn't expecting to be like, in the millions!)
Oml. I was not suddenly expecting a Kiryu backstory, or little arc about him and his sister Akari. He's been one of my favourites since the beginning so I feel like I'm being fed. I adore the dynamics of Sakura, Kiryu, Suo and Nirei- I just love how bonded they are as besties.
Also, can we just appreciate the small, meaningful details. Like Suo noticing Sakura cooked because of the empty gas. Or the new curtains someone must've gotten Sakura. Or how the boys just make themselves at home at Sakura's place haha.
We are also getting hints at Sakura's own history, it's looking like an abusive, neglectful family he had, so I know when we get it its just going to break my heart.
I can't wait to read the next volume, Kiryu and Sakura is the team up I didn't know I needed, and I'm looking forward to seeing how they kick this group's ass for going after Akari and their family's money (which I totally wasn't expecting to be like, in the millions!)
November 2, 2025
Este volumen me lo leí hace un tiempo. Y me parece uno de los mejores honestamente. No solo porque desde el día 1 que me empecé el manga quería saber de personajes TAN principales como Kiryu, sino porque me parece super impredecible su Lore y, efectivamente, es uno de los mejores personajes de Wind breaker (a sorpresa de nadie).
Me encanta que tiene su casa llena de peluches y cosas súper monas y acogedoras. Bro tenía una casa para él solo😭🙏.
Lo de la hermana, la verdad me da penita y es triste, pero es real que también es de fuertes soportar tanto con tal de algún día poder escapar de estas cosas. Y la pelea, qué decir, es espectacular. Me meo con que Sakura sea una abuela chismosa y se meta en todos los fregados habidos y por haber.
La verdad mi parte favorita es cuando te ponen el Lore más devastador de un personaje que lleva siendo de los protagonistas como desde hace 20 volúmenes 😃
Me encanta que tiene su casa llena de peluches y cosas súper monas y acogedoras. Bro tenía una casa para él solo😭🙏.
Lo de la hermana, la verdad me da penita y es triste, pero es real que también es de fuertes soportar tanto con tal de algún día poder escapar de estas cosas. Y la pelea, qué decir, es espectacular. Me meo con que Sakura sea una abuela chismosa y se meta en todos los fregados habidos y por haber.
La verdad mi parte favorita es cuando te ponen el Lore más devastador de un personaje que lleva siendo de los protagonistas como desde hace 20 volúmenes 😃
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July 6, 2026𑣲⋆ smiling twirling giggling ⊹ ࣪ ˖<𝟑 .ᐟ
and it's a scene of my two fav boys punching annoying jerks who deserved jail ✨️✨️
I'm actually not surprised kiryu came from a filthy rich family–he does have that vibe–but what breaks my heart was how he felt to be in that family. I'm glad that he has his sister at least, and it felt so good knowing she's not a spineless meek woman either. She's queen material definitely ✧˖°.
okay brb to read more of sakura and kiryu punching those ugly asses
and it's a scene of my two fav boys punching annoying jerks who deserved jail ✨️✨️
I'm actually not surprised kiryu came from a filthy rich family–he does have that vibe–but what breaks my heart was how he felt to be in that family. I'm glad that he has his sister at least, and it felt so good knowing she's not a spineless meek woman either. She's queen material definitely ✧˖°.
okay brb to read more of sakura and kiryu punching those ugly asses
January 13, 2026
Conocer el contexto de Kiryu ha sido guay pero tmb triste😭 aunque es verdad que es un personaje que me lleva gustando desde prácticamente el principio. Amo que tenga tantos peluches en su habitación, me representa DEMASIADO porque soy lit esa
April 3, 2026
after one-hour crying session i decided to i missed my boys
May 28, 2026
seeing their back grounds and families hurts my heart
August 28, 2026
a swift left hook is actually the appropriate way to handle an abusive jerk
September 5, 2026
The panel of Tsugeura and Nirei holding back Sakura has to be one of my favorites.
Great volume exploring Kiryu and Sakura’s character and dynamic. They definitely have a special understanding between them.
Great volume exploring Kiryu and Sakura’s character and dynamic. They definitely have a special understanding between them.
December 10, 2025
ch 170
did i miss smtg who won capture the flag
kaji and co are so cute, every friendship is about self worth and unconditional love isn't it
ch 171
sakura enjoying his frappe that's nice. i just had my first frappe in 3 years yesterday and unfortunately i can't drink smtg that sweet anymore rip it was just a bit too sickening
kiryu is drinking boba and guess who else loves boba (chika)
we've only ever seen suo drinking tea (we all want his secrets)
ok protector of women the collective glare is hilarious
ch 172
LMAO kiryu's room is an entirely separate building
BABY SAKURA he's so miserable and so cute. icb his parents who BIRTHED him were like nah he's so hideous he has to live in the shed like a dog. like what. also he has a little brother??
tsugeura eating the whole treat in one gulp ofc he would
yes suo is so smooth
special chapter
togame letting choji do whatever he wants my togatami heart still lives on
"if tomiyama becomes the leader of shishitoren he'll make it a fun place to be" well yes but you have to go through hell before he makes it fun
ch 173
oh rip kiryu has a terrible dad but icb such a rich guy would let his son attend a delinquent school and not like a private prestigious one
poor akari :(
the way everyone is holding back sakura as if he's gonna beat up kiryu's dad
saw a theory that suo arc might be forthcoming bc we're getting a lot of tiny details about him recently and he's the only one who sat back in the same spot plus his comment on the fact it's a family issue
tsugeura admitting they heard everything he's so pure
sakura holding up the plushie is way too cute. and he's craving a frappe lol i was once like you
ch 174
sakura is such a cat
"i went through hell" LOL he's just trying to help out a friend
ch 175
akari fighting back in her own way she's so precious to me
once again we are breaking gender norms and rolls love to see it
"i want to walk my life with my own two legs" my shayla
sakura, staring at the plushie: now what am i supposed to do with this
ch 176
"i can go all out without feeling guilty" yes kiryu get them
yeah sakura is not as stupid as we think
did i miss smtg who won capture the flag
kaji and co are so cute, every friendship is about self worth and unconditional love isn't it
ch 171
sakura enjoying his frappe that's nice. i just had my first frappe in 3 years yesterday and unfortunately i can't drink smtg that sweet anymore rip it was just a bit too sickening
kiryu is drinking boba and guess who else loves boba (chika)
we've only ever seen suo drinking tea (we all want his secrets)
ok protector of women the collective glare is hilarious
ch 172
LMAO kiryu's room is an entirely separate building
BABY SAKURA he's so miserable and so cute. icb his parents who BIRTHED him were like nah he's so hideous he has to live in the shed like a dog. like what. also he has a little brother??
tsugeura eating the whole treat in one gulp ofc he would
yes suo is so smooth
special chapter
togame letting choji do whatever he wants my togatami heart still lives on
"if tomiyama becomes the leader of shishitoren he'll make it a fun place to be" well yes but you have to go through hell before he makes it fun
ch 173
oh rip kiryu has a terrible dad but icb such a rich guy would let his son attend a delinquent school and not like a private prestigious one
poor akari :(
the way everyone is holding back sakura as if he's gonna beat up kiryu's dad
saw a theory that suo arc might be forthcoming bc we're getting a lot of tiny details about him recently and he's the only one who sat back in the same spot plus his comment on the fact it's a family issue
tsugeura admitting they heard everything he's so pure
sakura holding up the plushie is way too cute. and he's craving a frappe lol i was once like you
ch 174
sakura is such a cat
"i went through hell" LOL he's just trying to help out a friend
ch 175
akari fighting back in her own way she's so precious to me
once again we are breaking gender norms and rolls love to see it
"i want to walk my life with my own two legs" my shayla
sakura, staring at the plushie: now what am i supposed to do with this
ch 176
"i can go all out without feeling guilty" yes kiryu get them
yeah sakura is not as stupid as we think
October 17, 2025
ADOROOOO ESTE ARCO. MI ARCO DE CONFORT, bueno todos los arcos después de la guerra son mi arco de confort, PERO ESTE——
Un arco de instrospección de Kiryu y su dupla con Sakura era algo que no sabía que necesitaba. La situación de su hermana me interpela muchísimo también, y aMBOS SON UN AMOR. TODOS EN WIND BREAKER SON UN AMOR.
Las pinceladas del pasado de Sakura realmente me hundieron el estómago, muestran poco pero dicen tanto, que se me rompe el corazón por mi niño. Me quedé como 5 minutos viendo cada panel donde su pasado se mostraba, pero wow, fue emocionante a la vez mirar a través de los ojos de Sakura, no solo ya a través de sus traumas sino ahora a través de sus experiencias. Me rompe el corazón ese estrés postraumático detonado por los gritos del padre de Kiryu, pero espero que en un futuro su corazón sea totalmente sanado por sus amigos como ya viene siendo.
¿Que si me sorprendió y a la vez emocionó que Kiryu fuera al primero a quien le dio un pequeño spoiler de su pasado? TOTALMENTE Y LO AMO. Amo la escena del piggyback, este dúo no sabía que lo necesitaba pero es precioso y ya quiero ver más de su vínculo en el futuro.
Recibes lo que das, Sakuraaa. Por eso estas recibiendo tanto amor del que te mereces. Y Kiryu, wow, un personaje con tantas capas que nunca me imaginé. No puedo esperar entonces por Suo, sé que esta historia no hará más que subir de nivel en cada tomo.
AMO ESTA HISTORIA.
Un arco de instrospección de Kiryu y su dupla con Sakura era algo que no sabía que necesitaba. La situación de su hermana me interpela muchísimo también, y aMBOS SON UN AMOR. TODOS EN WIND BREAKER SON UN AMOR.
Las pinceladas del pasado de Sakura realmente me hundieron el estómago, muestran poco pero dicen tanto, que se me rompe el corazón por mi niño. Me quedé como 5 minutos viendo cada panel donde su pasado se mostraba, pero wow, fue emocionante a la vez mirar a través de los ojos de Sakura, no solo ya a través de sus traumas sino ahora a través de sus experiencias. Me rompe el corazón ese estrés postraumático detonado por los gritos del padre de Kiryu, pero espero que en un futuro su corazón sea totalmente sanado por sus amigos como ya viene siendo.
¿Que si me sorprendió y a la vez emocionó que Kiryu fuera al primero a quien le dio un pequeño spoiler de su pasado? TOTALMENTE Y LO AMO. Amo la escena del piggyback, este dúo no sabía que lo necesitaba pero es precioso y ya quiero ver más de su vínculo en el futuro.
Recibes lo que das, Sakuraaa. Por eso estas recibiendo tanto amor del que te mereces. Y Kiryu, wow, un personaje con tantas capas que nunca me imaginé. No puedo esperar entonces por Suo, sé que esta historia no hará más que subir de nivel en cada tomo.
AMO ESTA HISTORIA.
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August 6, 2026
I feel only love and devotion for all my sons 💖😭💖 I would risk life and limb for them. They have my entire heart. This series makes me so weak 🧎🏻♀️
I love that this volume mainly focused on deepening the relationships between the boys. There's a lot of down time where the boys, specifically the first years, are just spending some good quality time together. It was such a breath of fresh air. I love seeing my beloved Sakura learn what friendship is like. I'm at my happiest when people show my Meow Meow that they care 🥹 My heart overflows with joy.
I was also devastated to learn about Kiryu's family. His parents in particular seem vile. What disgusting humans 😡 They deserve to rot for treating their children like that! It's even more agonizing to know that Sakura has gone through something similar. It gets hinted at in this volume, and I'm sure we'll eventually go into more detail about it.
I'm always happy to see the boys fight for what's right, though! Seeing that piece of trash talk so poorly about Kiryu's sister? Get 'em, boys! Beat them to a pulp 😠 Assholes trying to take advantage of sweet Akari. They're scum and deserve to get their ass beat.
Anyway. Now I wait for the next volume. I need so much more of my boys 🥺
I love that this volume mainly focused on deepening the relationships between the boys. There's a lot of down time where the boys, specifically the first years, are just spending some good quality time together. It was such a breath of fresh air. I love seeing my beloved Sakura learn what friendship is like. I'm at my happiest when people show my Meow Meow that they care 🥹 My heart overflows with joy.
I was also devastated to learn about Kiryu's family. His parents in particular seem vile. What disgusting humans 😡 They deserve to rot for treating their children like that! It's even more agonizing to know that Sakura has gone through something similar. It gets hinted at in this volume, and I'm sure we'll eventually go into more detail about it.
I'm always happy to see the boys fight for what's right, though! Seeing that piece of trash talk so poorly about Kiryu's sister? Get 'em, boys! Beat them to a pulp 😠 Assholes trying to take advantage of sweet Akari. They're scum and deserve to get their ass beat.
Anyway. Now I wait for the next volume. I need so much more of my boys 🥺
Review of advance copy
I didn't read an arc but the digital version that is released before the physical is not listed. I love this series and I like these kids so much. Delinquent with a heart of gold is my thing. This volume we still have fighting but we aren't just getting deep feelings in this volume, we are learning more about them away school. We are staring with Kaji and Mitsuki and I liked this other glimpse of them and their lives. I can't wait for more. Sakura's family life is hinted at... it doesn't look hopeful. The art is so cute.
This series continues to crack me up in some ways. I just love the idea of these kids roaming Japan's country side kicking but.
This series continues to crack me up in some ways. I just love the idea of these kids roaming Japan's country side kicking but.
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January 31, 2026No se me olvidará "la casa dentro de una casa", porque Kiryu, ¿¡qué demonios...?! Una se siente más del proletariado viendo eso (se ríe un poco por el chiste simplón).
(Aviso: lectura hecha en ejemplar en español, publicado en México. La presente nota se modificará cuando se dé de alta en GR la edición correspondiente).
(Aviso: lectura hecha en ejemplar en español, publicado en México. La presente nota se modificará cuando se dé de alta en GR la edición correspondiente).
September 30, 2026
"Everyone has different standards on what's an embarrassment."
I definitely wasn't expecting to see Kiryuu’s backstory, especially into his family life and life at home. It’s sad to see, and we got some sneak peek into what Sakura might've went through with his own family.
Volume contains chapters 170-176.
I definitely wasn't expecting to see Kiryuu’s backstory, especially into his family life and life at home. It’s sad to see, and we got some sneak peek into what Sakura might've went through with his own family.
Volume contains chapters 170-176.
May 13, 2026
Me gusta mucho que empiecen a darnos contexto de personajes de los que no se sane tanto como Sugishita en el anterior tomo y ahora Kiryuu.
Me da mucha paz verles tan tranquilos pero me pone fatal saber la que viene
Me da mucha paz verles tan tranquilos pero me pone fatal saber la que viene
September 24, 2026
Después de la batalla llega un momento de relajamiento para Sakura y sus amigos.
Terminan conociendo a la familia de Kiryu y se sorprenden un poco por cómo vive, Sakura y Kiryu se enfrentan a un grupo que quiere hacerle daño a la hermana de este último
Terminan conociendo a la familia de Kiryu y se sorprenden un poco por cómo vive, Sakura y Kiryu se enfrentan a un grupo que quiere hacerle daño a la hermana de este último
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November 14, 2025kiryu I knew you would be up there in my character rankings, this did just conform you in my top 4
December 18, 2025
Biệt phủ của em kiryuu ghê quá 🤣
December 30, 2025
en mi corazoncito los guardo
February 11, 2026
random flashback scenes had me jumping up and hitting the cynthia erivo. foul. cruel. disgusting.
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February 14, 2026kiryu :((
May 23, 2026
My boys!! I love the glimpse into each of their backgrounds. Sakura, my baby boy growing so much as a friend!!
August 6, 2026
4.5/5 stars
Rereading this physically just made me remember how much I liked Kiryu getting some attention
Rereading this physically just made me remember how much I liked Kiryu getting some attention
August 9, 2026
✨✨✨✨✨
August 10, 2026
AMAZING!!!!!!
September 19, 2026
4.5 stars
January 7, 2026
4.5 ⭐️
my precious kaji and kiryu 😭🥹
my precious kaji and kiryu 😭🥹
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