Wind Breaker season 2 episode 8 preview teases Furin's relationship with the Roppo Ichiza

Following the introduction of the Roppo Ichiza in the previous installment, fans were curious to see what the upcoming Wind Breaker season 2 episode 8 would focus on. While the episode isn’t out yet, the official website for the television anime sequel series has released a set of preview images, a synopsis, and staff information for the upcoming episode.

Although it only offers a brief glimpse into the installment’s events, it nevertheless answers fans' question about the general focus of Wind Breaker season 2 episode 8. Unsurprisingly, the Roppo Ichiza seem to be at the heart of the upcoming episode’s plot, which teases an expansion on their contemporary relationship with Bofurin.

Wind Breaker season 2 episode 8 preview teases Sakura and co informally allying with the Roppo Ichiza

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The Wind Breaker season 2 episode 8 preview’s synopsis begins by recapping the events of the previous episode. It mentions that protagonists Haruka Sakura, Hayato Suo, and Akihiko Nirei all played vital roles in saving Shizuka Narita from her pursuers, who have yet to be officially named. Likewise, the upcoming episode’s synopsis starts with a recap of these events, suggesting that fans will finally get this information in the upcoming installment.

The synopsis then describes the Roppo Ichiza, referring to them as an “ultra-militant” and “suit-wearing team” led by Kanji Nakamura. Their history with Furin is also referenced, with the synopsis saying that they had many conflicts with them before the group’s unification. Additionally, the synopsis specifies that there doesn’t seem to be any conflict now, indicating that the two groups’ history will also be addressed in the upcoming installment.

The Wind Breaker season 2 episode 8 preview’s synopsis further supports this idea by discussing the seemingly amicable relationship between the two groups. After visiting Shizuka and Kanji’s bar, called the “Show Pub OUGI,” it references the previous episode’s revelation that Tasuku Tsubakino works there as a dancer. It’s also revealed that his lieutenants, Seiryu and Uryu Sakaki, are present at the bar, further suggesting that the two groups are now friendly.

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The preview images for the upcoming installment further suggest this overarching point, firstly by showing Tsubakino happily handing someone a plate of food. This is likely Sakura and co, since he invited them out to thank them for their recent help in the first place. Other preview images feature the Sakaki twins in the restaurant, as well as Sakura and co. However, one shot shows Kanji looking quite defensive, suggesting that Shizuka’s pursuers may return.

The preview concludes with the episode’s staff list. Hiroshi Seko and Tanaka Shiori are credited for the screenplay. Hiroyuki Ohshima is credited for the storyboard, with Akira Yamada as the episode director. Hiroshi Kawakami and Yusuke Tanaka are once again the chief animation directors. Animation directors include Yuko Yoshida, Asami Komatsu, Won Chang-hee, Maho Toyoshima, Hiroki Kishi, Yoonmi Choi, Arito Shiba, Takuya Nemoto, and Falco Suzuki.

Final thoughts

Fans can expect to learn who was pursuing Shizuka and why in Wind Breaker season 2 episode 8 (Image via CloverWorks)

While the preview information for Wind Breaker season 2 episode 8 isn’t as revealing as it has been for other episodes, it still paints a fairly clear picture. The upcoming release will likely focus on Roppo Ichiza’s history and current relationship with Furin before Shizuka’s pursuers show up.

In turn, fans can expect the second half of the episode to focus primarily on introducing this new enemy group, whom Sakura and co will likely face soon.

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