Reviews for Wind Breaker

That's my first review so be gentile (must to say that im from spain so my english is kinda bad, sorry). :3 Actually i want to start saying that if you come form Yowamushi Pedal you shouldn't deserve a similar manga (or manhwa in this case) The main character it's actually okay, nothing that makes the diference comparing it to another mangas or animes, and the secondary characters are probably better, but whatever xD. Story: 7 The history starts like a normal day for our main character (Jay) making an awesome and amazing use of a bicycle making one jump on a construction and a very extremly yaw ona downhill. The history is the same as any other spokon... or at least this is what you will expect when you start reading it, but one of the characters will make a diference about it and then the history will take an dark background. Afterall it's another spokon story si will not make the diference, but is not that bad by the way.

Art: 8

Nothing that makes the diference... So why did you put an 8? Well, you just have to read it and then you will see why, the autor transmits all the feeling in the careers and are actually (even nowing who will won or lose the caree) excting as fuck. Probably it's not the best artwork you will see on a manhwa because the background stage of some pages are not the best, but you'll definetly like how is made the artwork in general.

Character: 9

This is strange and a little bit bizard but let's start, first of all i have to say that the characters design and personality are so poor... but then Vinny makes his appear and becomes an special character that you will probably never forget.

Enjoyment: 10

Ciclism is actually one of my favourite sports like basketball so I really enjoy it as fuck. If you like spokons suchs as Haikyuu!, Kuroko no basuke or Yowamushi Pedal, you will probably, love as much as i love Wind Breaker.

Overall: 9

I think it will never deserve a 10 but considering how the history is going and how is improving the autor with the time i really want to support it and read one chapter every week, enjoying every single line and every single drawing of it.

I know this is short, i know this is porbably a bad review, but i am just impresed about this manhwa, so i actually just realised that i can coment here to recomendate to anyone because, and afterall, Wind Breaker it's actually a GOOD manwha.

Thanks.

Fucking Discontinued… 😭 But Wind Breaker is without a doubt my favorite sports manga/manhwa. Easy 10/10. I’m not gonna go super deep into the plot so people can experience it for themselves, but just know the story is fantastic. It has every emotion. There are heartbreaking moments, goofy and fun ones, and some seriously top-tier character development. Jay Jo is an amazing main character. He starts off quiet and keeps to himself, but he’s insanely talented and adapts to everything that comes his way. His relationship with his uncle was honestly one of my favorite parts, it’s so nice compared to his family situation, and youcan really tell how much he loved his uncle.

Vinny’s still my favorite though. He’s got an amazing backstory and so much fight, and he doesn’t mess around. Wind Breaker also nails the side characters and antagonists. Whether I love them or hate them (sometimes both), they’re all so well-written. Kaneshiro Takeda, Owen Knight, Noah Austin, Hyuk “Grim Reaper” Kwon, Sangho Choi, there are so many I could name.

The art also gets insanely good as the seasons go on. And as someone who's super into cycling, the way they capture speed, motion, and intensity is just awesome. I’ve got so much passion for this series, it’s more than just a sports story, it’s something that really sticks with you.

Tbh this is by far the most entertainment webtoon I have read so far, which it's why I gave it a 9 overall. The character development from the main characters(and some side characters) is amazing and smooth, each chapter they grew and get better. I have never been interest in cycling: irl, anime etc but reading has made me want to know more about it and even start cycling as a hobby. The story so far is been amazing, I thought it had a slow beginning but ih boy I was wrong. I was so hook that in one day and half read 315 chapters.... so ifyou enjoy the characters development you will enjoy the story... I gave an 8 cuz 1. i pissed about some author decisions towards the characters (LOL) 2. it's still ongoing

But overall, you should give it a try because you will enjoy it tons. It does has romance, bromance and drama but it's not that annoying, it feels normal (in case you worry)

Wind Breaker is a damn passionate take on cycling and friendship. The plot of Wind Breaker follows a highschooler and avid cyclist named Jay. Throughout the series Jay makes friends and encounters some crazy situations, all thanks to his passion for cycling. I don't want to spoil anything that actually goes down in the story, this is a general rundown of the starting premise for Wind Breaker. Something that should also be mentioned is that the series features a lot of humor. In fact, the hilarious humor of Wind Breaker allows the plot time to pace itself, resulting in a series that feels relevant andfresh consistently. I'll talk more about the kind of humor featured in the series later.

Art plays a surprisingly relevant role in Wind Breaker, especially in keeping the 'feel' of the series fresh and trendy. I'd argue that this is in large thanks due to the character designs. Characters in Wind Breaker simply look different from each other, serving to give them each a sense of individuality, whether in the form of hair style or clothing, it is certainly effective. With this said, characters don't just look different for the sake of looking different, their appearance gives an indication on who they are, breathing life into characters in a way that isn't over the top nor unnoticeable. The fashion in Wind Breaker is also generally appealing, quite a rare thing to see in this medium.

The characters.. are awesome! Seriously, the characters just about make this series what it is. Perhaps my favorite aspect about the characters are that they're so realistic, yet they're not a generic cut-out. Too often in the medium do we get a character that is ONLY a personality trait, I feel like this is especially true in sports series, thankfully this isn't the case in Wind Breaker. Equally awesome as the characters individually are the characters together, they've got the kind of relationship going on that is the envy of all high schoolers. Wind Breaker has a lot of different characters to like for different reasons, and I think that's one of it's crowning achievements.

Am I enjoying Wind Breaker? (At the time of writing this review it's ongoing) heck yeah I am, and i'm sure that you will to. This series is a bunch of fun, even at its most serious. Give it a try.

As someone who isn't really a big fan of Korean manhwas or webtoons I was really surprised by how much I actually enjoyed reading through this. I'd say it's a crime so many people don't give this a chance, I really feel like this deserves even more popularity. STORY 8/10 - Seeing that this is a sports/cycling manga at the end of the day you can't exactly expect it to have some outstanding story, but, for what it's worth I do think the story and the overall plot is handled well enough, the premise of the story is also interesting. Safe to say I did notexpect this to revolve all in just one single tournament. (So far that is). The drama part, well keeps the plot going on, the comedy in it is fairly well handled, most of the jokes and funny moments do land and occasionally make me chuckle and it isn't really overdone or anything like that.

ART 9/10 - During the beginning of the story, for at least 20-40 chapters the art was really just okay, it wasn't that good if I'm being honest, it wasn't terrible or anything. But man, does the Art improve SO much throughout the story, it really gets so much more beautiful later on that there is probably panels that are wallpaper worthy which are amazingly well done. The art might have been a little weak at the beginning but it sure gets outstandingly great later on.

CHARACTERS 9/10 - Now the characters in this story might be a little controversial. First we have Jay, the protagonist of the story, I've seen there is a few people who dislike him and say that he is a pretty weak overall character. Jay is super smart, he has top grades in school and has one especially strict mom, and he also loves cycling. As the story goes on he'll have to make choices and decide what he really wants to do in life, and he really doesn't want to end up regretting the decisions he makes in the present, which is understandable since regret is a scary thing, you can see that he changes a lot, he goes from being someone who pretty much isolates himself from everyone else, doesn't really care to make friends and only focuses on his studies. But after going through several challenges he pretty much changed all that and develops into a new person, he finds people who he likes, he finds something he wants to focus on, which is cycling. I think chapters like the one where he says that the last thing he would do if he only had one week to live would be cycling with his friends. I don't think the Jay at the beginning of the story would say something like that. So I do think that Jay is an overall solid protagonist.

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Vinny is probably one character which is probably way more well done than even Jay, he gets introduced as your usual generic bully evil guy who'll probably get beaten up soon and never show up in the story again, but he's not anywhere near to that, he's much more different. He has had to live an awfully tough life since the beginning of his childhood. The world and everyone around his has pretty much been unfair. He does handle some of these things poorly and doesn't necessarily make the best decisions. It's fascinating to see how much of a long way Vinny has made, he's been accepted into a group of friends, his attitude has changed so much for the better, he's giving his best effort to win the tournament for his mom, he's even developed a love interest. Seeing him going through countless hardships one by one to the point where he is now is one of my favorite parts of this story.

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You also got Minu and Dom, who both initially were Jay's first friends. Both of them have also had their fair share of their own troubles, Dom's motivation and mentality to always go on and train more and more is to a certain degree inspiring. Minu is one of the few characters on the story which gets into a whole lot of drama. Not to spoil anything but he sure is important to the overall story.

ENJOYMENT 10/10 - Judging from my own pure subjective enjoyment on the story I can say I simply loved this, I really did enjoy it a lot. I usually hate most Korean manhwas or webtoons which a whole lot of times are just really repetitive or generic. This did not feel like that. I'm glad it got my interest and I checked it out.

OVERALL 9/10 - It's not perfect, but it's certainly pretty great. It does have it's flaws, that's for sure. But I'd still say it's definitely worth checking out. I would recommend this to anyone who is interested on the sports genre, or cycling, really. I'm surprised it isn't relatively a bit more popular.

Embark on a heart-pounding journey with "Wind Breaker," a webtoon that races through the exhilarating world of competitive cycling. Brace yourself for a unique blend of sports, drama, and romance that will keep you pedaling through each episode. With vibrant visuals, dynamic characters, and unpredictable plot twists, "Wind Breaker" breaks the mold and delivers a refreshing experience. Join the adventure, where every race is a pulse-pounding escapade, and the characters' growth adds emotional depth. This is not just a webtoon; it's a captivating ride that defies expectations. Get ready to pedal into the extraordinary! 🚴‍♂️💨 Story: ★★★★★ One of the standout features of "Wind Breaker" is itsunique premise. Set against the backdrop of the competitive world of road cycling, the series effortlessly blends sports, drama, and a dash of romance. The narrative is well-crafted, and the pacing keeps readers hooked from the very first episode. Each race is a pulse-pounding experience, and the overall story arc is both captivating and unpredictable.

Character Development: ★★★★★

The characters in "Wind Breaker" are more than just skilled cyclists; they are individuals with distinct personalities, dreams, and challenges. As readers, we witness their growth, both in their personal lives and on the cycling track. The relationships forged between characters are heartfelt, adding emotional depth to the narrative. The character development is a key strength of the series, making us genuinely care about the protagonists and their journeys.

Art: ★★★★★

The artwork in "Wind Breaker" is simply stunning. The vibrant colors, meticulous detailing, and dynamic panel layouts contribute to a visually appealing reading experience. The creators have a keen eye for capturing the energy and intensity of cycling, and it translates seamlessly into the visual storytelling. Each frame feels alive, and the art plays a crucial role in immersing readers into the fast-paced world of competitive cycling.

Enjoyment: ★★★★★

What sets "Wind Breaker" apart is its ability to balance intense sports action with moments of humor and reflection. The series doesn't shy away from exploring the challenges faced by the characters, both on and off the cycling track. This balance creates a well-rounded narrative that keeps readers invested in the lives of the characters beyond their athletic pursuits. The overall enjoyment factor is high, making "Wind Breaker" a standout in the webtoon landscape.

This is my first review so please be gentle~ This Webtoon starts off really well, i remember i binged more than 100 chapters in one day, the art was really great and quite interesting characters. But, after more than 350 chapters in, it went downhill. The developmet of the characters and story is painfully slow, they have been in the same tournament all throughout the manhwa, Jay starts off being the cool quiet kid, but after that, he just becomes a spectator, no emotions, he beraly even speaks, you never know what he's thinking, there's just shots of him looking at something, without saying anything andthat's it, I think overall it's an enjoyable read if you don't mind reading equivalent of 9 years of chapters, to characters be the same at the end of it, most of the characters have their own sideplots, but never actually change anything on their personalities, so it's basically filler, only character that actually had any development was Mia. This could've went really well if they focused on what's really important, it gets to the point where the tournament is just a background thing, it's just in the sidelines while the characters have all the atention, it's basically the tournament being only 5% of the show, and the other 95% is just drama and pointless side plots, there's just so many chapters where nothing happening is actually relevant to the story, and because there's so many characters, the author tries to focus on every one of them, telling their stories and relationships, wich in my opinion is very unecessary, i was enjoying up until 300 chapters when i realised that basically nothing happend.

Story - 5

Art - 7

Character - 4

Enjoyment - 7

Overall - 7

TL;DR It's a enjoyable manga where nothing really happens in 350 chapters.

Art: beginning (6/10) later (9/10) Story: 9/10 Characters 9/10 "Windbreaker" manhwa is an absolute gem. Before diving into it, I had heard some buzz, but it wasn’t overwhelmingly hyped. Now that I’ve read it, I understand its excellence and why it deserves more recognition. Initially, I assumed it was a typical sports manhwa focusing on school cycling tournaments, but I was pleasantly surprised by its depth. While it centers on cycling, it intricately weaves intense drama and a cleverly written plot, making it much more than a conventional sports story. Admittedly, the artwork starts off subpar, but it undergoes a remarkable transformation, evolving into peak art as the seriesprogresses. The dramatic storyline, involving richly developed characters, is captivating and highly relatable. There were moments that struck a chord with me due to their uncanny resemblance to real-life situations, making the emotional impact profound.

Character development is a standout feature of "Windbreaker." Each character is crafted with such detail and evolves with every season, enhancing the overall narrative. Although there are minor instances where the story diverges from the main plotline and the pace slightly falters, these moments are few and far between.

The depth and complexity of the characters are extraordinary, and I found myself deeply invested in their journeys. I highly recommend this manhwa to everyone. Don’t be daunted by the chapter count – over 490 chapters might seem like a lot, but every page is worth it. Dive in and enjoy this masterpiece.

I can't express what this series has given me It's a perfect story wonderfully written. Admittedly, it's not over yet, but I have no doubt that the series will remain good until the end He perfectly masters the story telling, the relationship of the characters, the moments of Slice of live, the romance. I do not have the necessary vocabulary to express what this series could bring me I highly recommend it The series is almost 10 years old now and in addition, it is a webtoon so at the start, the arstyle is far from perfect but it's improving really fast to get to what it's doing now. And personally(of course it's up to me, I think his style is the best I can know)

STORY: Until now 10

ART: 6 to 10

CHARACTER: 10

ENJOYMENT: 10

OVERALL 10:

Thanks for reading, and I hope this review has helped a few people who want to start this series.

And 감사합니다 Yongseok !! ❤️

This manhwa is very enjoyable. The pacing is good too Character development 8/10. Almost every character has their own character development the story doesn't only focuses on it's protaganist which in here is a Eunuch and a honor student which broked many rules from the school. I really like the the backstories of the characters but the best from this story has got to be Dom he is funny, supportive. Whole on the other hand Jay is secretive, talented and a Eunuch too. Story 9/10 The story is good,honestly I didn't even know that much abt Cycling but then also I loved every moment in it. The actions are so greatand they also used some animals and other figures like a Grim Reaper to express how the flow of the story or how great a impact it's gonna be.

Art style 8/10

At first the art style was very poor but it gets better with the seasons/part.

I'm at the part 4 now and I love how characters look except for a few pages of Dom he kinda creeps the hell out of me sometimes.

I would highly recommend this manhwa.

Even if you don't know the C of Cycling like me it's good and you wouldn't regret investing your time on this

Better than most sports manga/manhwa with a mix of delinquent fighting, 1. THE PLOT The story starts mundane with a common plot that the mc(jay) a studious introvert 2nd year high school student who has been constantly told by his mom that studying is everything and you can do whatever you want after you go to a good university but our mc loves cycling he is happiest when we ride A bicycle he has some excellent drifting skills without using brakes. His life began to change when a certain set of events led to met him menu(other kid at his same class) who offers him tocreate their own bycycle crew.(As a reader it will (to a extent)

lead you to introspect that should you really do something that you love or something that is ahead of you)

2.CHARACTERS

Now this is the strongest point of this manhwa it just don't focus solely on growth of mc( he may annoy you sometime btw) infact you will see that it has literally fair distribution of panels for each important side characters their growth along the journey has been represented beautifully They are likable and probably you will love them too.

3.The Art style

It's only keep improving so no complain on that.

4.The story pacing

Its kinda slow but I enjoy it.

5.it has also some hilarious one piece and Naruto jokes.

If you love sports anime oh sorry manga/manhwa you should definitely gave it a try.( Delinquent fighting is icing on the cake for some)ITS A GEM HIDDEN IN THE MINE

it's underrated now but if they ever make a proper anime adaptation I can guaranty you that will surpass most of the sports anime.

Highly recommend ,easily 8/10.for.me.

Truth be told, At first I don't have immense assumptions for this manhwa as the art is a little... Awkward? In any case, I'll let you know right now. The plot is great to such an extent that you will failed to remember how the art looks like in the center. Obviously, what do you anticipate from the creator of viral hit and lookism. (I'm a huge fan in this author hehehe he's handsome) In this manhwa, Teachers really exist and no cringe part where mc's get humiliated busy doing something or whatever. The antagonist is sufficiently irritating to make me toss my phone in the floorand yet, I'm not even stressed cause I know how cool the characters are. Really!.

The art at this point got endlessly better that I began simping for the characters... esp., Vinny. Hohoho

At any rate, in general I appreciated it A LOT! The contests makes me shout and continue to get Goosebumps. There's additionally examples throughout everyday life and furthermore illustrations on how cycling functions. So what are you waiting for? GO READ IT.

Personally, Windbreaker is dear to my heart. It was one of the first stories I read while I was in High School. I will say this. The beginning and about midway point are near golden. Absolute action, a bit of funny romance, and overall a great plot. But today, I feel like it has lost it's meaning. I felt like they're just dragging it at this point. It's the same story with every race. MC clutches the race, or MC gets destroyed and has a life lesson taught to him. It's boring now, and it's unfortunate, because I used to rate this much higher.

I will start by saying I am quite the sleeper, I know it is random however it helps me make the point that not many things can keep me going without sleep for 2 days. And Wind Breaker is one of them because I was emersed in a world full of... well drama, struggle and exaggerated scenarios. The 2 days that I spent reading this, addictive to a point of danger-story felt like more, felt like I was with these characters journeying through a world of regret and shame, a world where passion is the only thing that kept people going. Riding a bike is oneof the most common things a person has at least once tried to do, an experience so miniscule in the scale of importance or that is what people think. I like to see it in a different way, I think it is one of the first times that a child can be let go of the parents, a slow and tricky challenge, where the child starts off their journey with the help of their parents, so they can ride without being wary of the balance. With the time and effort they will have to learn to balance themselves, and in a single seemingly unimportant moment the parent lets go of the bike and sets the child free to finally ride on its own,

Cycling as a sport, on the other hand is a complete 180 of the casual bike ride. It is dangerous and risky, a sane person would not even think about trying to achieve something like riding a marathon on a bike. A normal person would throw up and give up. The few chosen ones with both the physique, mentality and most important: talent and grit, those are the few who can excel in this borderline crazy sport.

Enough with the prologue about cycling though because in this manhwa we wont see the 99.9% we will be seeing the people who have what it takes. But before going about that we will have to go through a lot more. You see one thing that I, at first, did not appreciate about this manhwa was the lack of cycling, I mean that is the whole point of it right? Well... no, it took time to realize this is not a story about cycling it was about the experience of cycling stuck with drama, romance, comedy, slice of life and action. I was also frustrated for the better part of the first 250 chapters, due to one more reason, the missing main character.

I was literally angry at some point, begging to the universe to add more DIALOGUE of the main character, not even scenes because he was shown in the story but he did not even talk, like man come on. Despite that, I decided to give up on the main character and looked for other characters in the story and that is when it hit me. It is because that the main character is silent for the better half of the manhwa that other characters can shine, and with those characters the MC can have the development that he had. From that moment I appreciated the long journey for the MC to find his voice.

The characters are the stars of this manhwa, they have such dynamic personalities and a well-executed backstory. I mean even side characters got a lot of scenes and expressed their opinions. There were characters for everything, one to be hyped about, one to be a little more dramatic and depressing, one to be a comedic relief or one to hate and then love. Their interpersonal relationships were a mess and really infuriated me at some point but that is a price to pay.

One thing I would like to point out is this manhwa is the first work of the author so there were some inaccuracies in terms of some details. But, that also means that you can see the author getting better with the cliffhangers and the story in general. And the best out of those improvements is... THE ART. Like damn, the art is getting better with every chapter and it gets to a point where it surpasses the 95% of manhwa art, arguably better than Solo Leveling's. And the DRIP, the drip is impeccable, you will see.

The story is not that special but it has some charm to it, like the main character trying to decide what to do with his life, whether to live his parents dream of becoming a doctor and studying like a machine without human interaction, or live a life of his own accord, with the bicycle that his late uncle gave him. With added sub-plot filled with mystery and drama.

Now lets talk a bit of the mysterious uncle, it is not a spoiler btw, he was a world-class and world-famous cyclist, a genius amongst geniuses, the top of the cycling world. A charming and happy personality, until it all came crushing down with a doping test that came out positive. A fake career right? A cheat, a goddamn liar. Or so the world thought, why a person who wouldn't think of cycling as way to make money or not being obsessed with winning resort to some dope? Why did he commit suicide in a car crash with the evidence conveniently disappearing? A person who said he would rise to the top to change the cycling and the sports world, to create a world without those doping cheats. Interesting right? The only person to believe in the MC, who wanted the MC to live his life without the burden of his parents expectations, why a man so loveable be so hated and stuck in a world so dark fighting alone and being betrayed.

That's just a subplot, the main plot is not that clear, from my point of-view, the main plot is the MC trying to escape the shackles of the world, his parents, his enemies, himself. Developing into a closed-off and introverted person, with a calming charm to him. Frankly, it is a bit vague but take what you want from it.

The romance is there but not that well done. I mean it was rough to follow at first due to the just silly things that took some chapters to clear up. I do not agree with some couples and felt some of them were too forced and others I grew attached to. The MC couple was one couple that I at first did not agree but then thank god the author made the romance somewhat nice and enjoyable.

One thing that made me appreciate and value this manhwa more is the execution of the action-packed bike scenes. Not only were they well done and realistic without some crazy inhuman thins but with actual tricks that real-life people can do, but also the races were not prolonged, like there are one or two that were dragged a little bit but other than that I cannot think of a single time that I was angry due to the action. It was a well-done aspect of the manhwa and added some nice detail to the story.

The so called "villains" are so good that I actually became angry at them and just straight-up frustrated they even existed in the story. That is a major sign that they well-done. Furthermore, the unexpected plot twists and turns were something that I did not quite expect despite being an experienced shounen fan. However, it is somewhat predictable at some points and an experienced reader should have somewhat of an idea of what some chapters will do.

To sum up, I regret catching up so quick, and I am a bit shocked myself that I like it so much afterwards that even wrote a review about it because it is not perfect and I had some complaints. But that is maybe the charm to it, the flaws that regrettably exist, but in time they get better and be fixed, like a journey or a circle. I will always remember being so infuriated with the story or other things but despite that I still wanted to know what will happen to a point where I didn't care about what time it is. I just kept going where I unfortunately did not find a next chapter to read. It has something that brings nostalgia to my brain, a feel to it and a feeling that will be stuck with me like some other anime manga that I consider masterpieces. A truly worth-reading experience

I usually don't read this type of stuff, a series dedicated to sports and all, but damn this manhwa took it up a notch with their Drama and all that jazz. Despite the premise being heavily about Cycling, you will still absolutely enjoy it as how it incorporates it with Drama, Romance and Action. The characters are unironically one of the most well-written I've seen in a webtoon, the MC might be a little annoying and isn't fully developing his new character, but he's getting there. Now here's the thing, the art in season 1 is very mid, it isn't special and all that shit, however asyou continue to read the art will drastically improved; to the point I'd say it's comparable to Solo Leveling, at least character-art wise. I personally think, as you continue to read you wouldn't notice that the art is improving because of the plot and drama.

I can't describe how I enjoyed this series, truly one of a kind, and is one of my favorite webtoons.

Wind breaker is a Excellent comic if you are looking for romance , sports , drama . Yes everything a manga lover wants and also a good humor. A good amount of character filled in giant story of 550+ plus chapter although you can cover in 2 weeks . But I will suggest you to read 2 chapter a day only as it will be more satisfying Anyway you should read this comic for its drama more than sports. I know it has crazy artstyle when cycling but what make this story interesting is how character interacts and upto season 3 races are very unique. Season 4is still somewhat good but not as much as first three seasons. Let's hope the ending is good.

This was absolutely painful to get through, and probably one of the worst written stories I've read in years. It's boring school drama with boring students acting out every cliche teen struggle that has ever existed. The beginning is a page-for-page copy of Initial D which tells me the author was out of ideas from the very start. MC is a complete jerk and unlikable beyond anything I could imagine. Dude has zero personality other than telling people to shut up and leave him alone. I understand this is his "shell" but it's so over-the-top and extreme I don't know how anyone could take itseriously. If you are looking for comedy, there is none. If you are looking for racing action, then it's so few and far between that it's not even worth mentioning. Definitely don't waste your time on this one.