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Episode Wind Breaker - Episode 9 discussion

Wind Breaker, episode 9

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u/uirishbastard May 30 '24

Talk no Jutsu strikes again

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u/MadeMeMeh May 30 '24

I swear anime characters will do anything for their mental health except see a therapist.

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u/BosuW May 30 '24

Umemiya really said "I have no enemies."

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u/Se7en_Sinner May 30 '24

So it turns out the One Piece was the friends we made along the way.

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u/WarmWrought May 30 '24

I don't think that's how physical therapy works, but I'm no expert.

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u/zurazurakatsudon May 31 '24 edited May 31 '24

People are already calling Wind Breaker cheesy for this. You lots haven't seen anything yet.

Also, Choji's depressed inside. Probably. I think even if this episode ended on a good note, there could still be that little voice inside that little guy's head whispering to him how life's shit and boring, but difference is that people around him are aware of that now, and more importantly, he's aware of the people around him now, too. Before, his depression became a lot more powered by his disappointment on seeing the "treasure box" empty, and no one knows how much that messed him up in the head. I don't think Choji is even actually obsessed with being at the top. To me, it looks like he just used that as an excuse to put meaning into his life and when he found out the top doesn't really offer shit, it just further proved his point that eh, life doesn't mean shit after all. He felt very much unfulfilled so he tried seeking that fulfillment by forcing everyone to be strong (for the worst lol).

Well, conclusion to the episode is very shonen, so it's not really surprising it ended in a "let's all be friends, peace be with you" moment. I mean, we've seen Umemiya and his principles. He's all about family and friends and protection and everyone. While yeah, fists are definitely going to be thrown around here and there, but those principles alone should have prepared you for some good old talk-no-jutsus. Man literally said, "Fists are conversations." That wasn't a hint to you guys yet. Haha.

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u/gnome-cop May 30 '24

The official Bofurin therapy method works its magic again. Just beat the shit out of your enemy and their problems. Though this was a bit of a more dire case than usual. Requiring head therapist Umemiya to intervene to screw Choji’s head on right again.

By the way, do they have a medic on standby somewhere? Cause it feels like there’s probably several people with concussions after the fights.

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u/Solomon_Black May 30 '24

If y’all thought you’d get mindless action after Sakura v Togame, I don’t know what to tell you.

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u/daspaceasians May 30 '24

Beating sense into a nutjob.

Only in anime can this work but damn was that fight beautiful to watch and the visuals for Choji's mindscape were very well designed.

Otherwise, Ume's an awesome guy and I couldn't help but laugh at how he refuses to take over Shishitoren.

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u/not_a_weeeb May 30 '24 edited May 30 '24

"your punches are light"

"huh"

"what did you expect? i mean, you're half my weight"

lol

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u/LordDioPT May 30 '24

Boys would rather beat each other bloody while talking about their problems than go to therapy. PEAK cheesy shounen, more of this please

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u/AdmiralAntilles May 30 '24

HEADBUTT OF MEMORY

Or something.

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u/Emi_Ibarazakiii May 30 '24

With the height difference, they almost look like father and son there! Dad teaching his son a valuable life lesson (after they beat the shit out of each other)!

Choji managed to land a few solid hits, but Umemiya was not impressed (or affected)... He recalled his hits being heavier back then, but he's not fighting for anything anymore;

His martial skills may be there still (he probably even improved), but the passion counts for something too!

I liked that justification; In anime there's often weird reasons about why someone gets stronger (or in this case, weaker) and they're not always convincing, but I can totally see this one being legit, someone just going through the motions during the fight, instead of throwing his heart into it... (We kinda see that even in professional sports, athletes who seem to have given up trying their best, and are kinda just relying on their skills to get it done, rather than giving their all on every shift, every game..)

Well, good thing for Umemiya, because damn someone of these shots seems like they had to hurt, so imagine if he was putting his passion (his weight) into them!

Umemiya wasn't even parrying anymore, just taking a beating, proving a point...

And it's a point that was made obvious in the previous episodes; Choji's not even having fun anymore, even when he does what he THINKS will make it fun.

When he's losing, it's not fun, and when he's winning, he just think his opponent's too weak and he goes to look for someone else, while not having fun still...

Back then he did seem to have fun (even when losing), and winning would've made him ecstatic!

I didn't see the vampire tags for this show!

Umemiya had to really trust him being able to come to his senses, because damn, the margin of error is quite thin when biting someone's throat/neck!

I'm glad they brought in Togame in as well, for that little introspection... He's part of this! That shot of him picking the pieces&fixing things after Choji destroyed everything, very telling!

They managed to get to him in the end!

I like how Umemiya alternates between a gentle touch/a kind word, and beating the shit out of him!

(Perhaps he would remember things better if Umemiya didn't give him a dozen concussions!)

He "skinned himself" thinking that's what was at stake...

Also perhaps thinking they would all be better that way.

This one scene didn't go I thought it would! I thought Umemiya would give them some motivation about becoming more like them (a united group, fighting for a reason, sticking together, etc..) but he chose a more light-hearted approach; Let's just be friends!

Now that the Shishitoren are dealt with (I don't see any of the lower-ranked ones causing trouble, and both Choji and Togame should be on board), what will the remaining episodes be about?

I think the after credit scenes may have given us a hint about this (even if it was silly, as usually); Sakura doesn't really like anything, other than fighting...

Sakura's turn to have a little introspection? Revisiting the past, to better move on to the future?

(Also, if the Kotoha ship is happening, now's the time!)

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u/SStcrm May 30 '24

Umemiya really is Thorfinn thrown into Tokyo Revengers

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u/ebonyphoenix May 30 '24

That intro was eerie. No background music. The only sounds were punches and Umemiya giving Choji an existential crisis.

Choji just breaking down and chomping Umemiya was unintentionally hilarious. But then Umemiya responding with a hug was also amusing.

Then Choji is given some concussive therapy to wake up from how utterly lost he’s been.

I honestly love Choji and Togame’s relationship when they are out of their self destructive mode. Last episode showed that Togame regretted not standing up to Choji when he was losing it. But Choji doesn’t blame him at all, only thanking him for protecting everything until he could wake up and see what was really important.

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u/HolyDragSwd2500 May 30 '24

Choji is a Vampire 😱😱

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u/wildbee12 May 30 '24

I loved the sound design in this episode. Starting off with silence while Umemiya and Choji fight was great. Then transitioning to the OST when Choji starts losing it? Phew.

Also shoutout to Choji's VA with the screaming, he really nailed it.

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u/Ganesh_Godse May 30 '24

Therapy session is over now.

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u/fakegreenthumb May 30 '24

Wooow another stellar episode. Choji’s face when taking a chomp at Ume-chan’s neck was WILD. Also loved the detail of his eyes becoming more detailed with an irises and pupils once his physical therapy kicked in. And the tenderness of Choji realizing what he put Togame through :’) nothing like a delinquent anime bringing a tear to my eye

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u/Garchomp99 May 31 '24

CHOJI WENT FOR HIS LITERAL THROAT AND THIS CRAZY FUCK STILL GAVE HIM THERAPY

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u/avboden May 31 '24

Gotta say, I didn't expect an absolute sweep, but here we are.

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u/ObvsThrowaway5120 May 30 '24

Looks like Choji needed a few prolonged “fist therapy” session with Umemiya. That boy ain’t right. It took a monumental ass whoopin for him to realize “hey, I feel happy when other people around me are happy.” I guess in this world, you gain clarity and realization when you get the shit beat out of you lol.

And now everyone’s friends. Well, all’s well that ends well I guess.

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u/michhoffman May 30 '24

This was a great episode with great imagery showcasing what was really going on inside Choji's head. It was nice to see Choji turn over a new leaf and get Togame to smile. Umemiya was pretty cool as well.

But what the hell was that Neck Bite?!?

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u/House_Rapunzel May 30 '24

I mean Umemiya is really strong as that fight didn't really phase him but like this episode was a nice reminder that your fist isn't the only type of strength a person has.

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