Windbreak

The leader is Shingo Natori. He enjoys manipulating people through fear and violence.
Their lair is located on the territory of an abandoned shipyard, which is outside the protective zone of the Bofurin. It is also mentioned that their activity is connected to a tunnel under the overpass that serves as the border between the districts.
This is one of the most vile gangs in history. Unlike fair duels, they operate in crowds, exploiting their numerical superiority and armed with iron pipes, bats, and boards. They are not above crowd-beating one person or carrying out sneak attacks. Hazing is rampant within the gang: weak members (like Nagato) are used as punching bags, and leaving the gang is virtually impossible.
Target
Their primary goal is control and violence. They intimidate people and engage in extortion, deriving pleasure from their power over the weak. The conflict with Bofurin specifically arose because they were keeping a friend of a Furin High School student, Atsushi Nagato, in the gang, preventing him from leaving.
Compound
· Shingo Natori: Leader.
Atsushi Nagato: The gang's weak link and the source of conflict with Bofurin. He didn't want to be a criminal, but was held back by force.
"VIPs": The gang's strongest fighters (Kongo, Kirishima, Mogami, etc.)

The Lion's Head (Shishitoren) is a gang from Windbreaker whose philosophy and internal structure are very different from Windbreaker. This group, which was originally simply a group of strong fighters, has evolved under its current leader into something more brutal and even violent.

👑 Main

Leader (No. 1): Choji Tomiyama. The youngest leader in the gang's history. Despite his innocent appearance and love of sweets, he is obsessed with the idea of ​​absolute freedom through force, which is why he began to exile weak members.
· Second Man (No. 2): Joe Togame. Tomiyama's right-hand man, he effectively serves as the "bad cop." He intentionally takes on the gang's dirty work and the expulsion of the weak, so that the gang members' hatred doesn't fall on Tomiyama himself.

👕 Form
· Appearance: Gang members wear orange skujans (Japanese-style jackets) with a lion head emblem on the back.
· Distinction: Unlike Windbreaker, this is not a school club. Lion's Head is not tied to a specific school, so its members can attend different schools or not attend school at all (according to some sources, only about 20% of the members attend school).

🧠 The bottom line
· Originally: A gang that valued pure strength and fighting spirit above all else.
After Tomiyama's arrival: The ideology shifted to "absolute faith in strength." Tomiyama decided that freedom requires strength and began a policy of ostracizing the weak. This transformed the once-close-knit team into something resembling a semi-criminal gang, where members are afraid of being kicked out.
· Internal conflict: The tragedy of the gang is that Togame, seeing the changes in his friend, tries to protect his reputation at the cost of his own, and the group itself, having lost the weak, has lost the very “family” atmosphere that it had before.

Kotoha isn't a fighter, but the heart and conscience of the entire Windbreaker. She doesn't fight, but she provides all the emotional support for the main characters.

General information

Age: 16 years
Height: approximately 155–158 cm (petite)
· Role: Waitress at Pothos Cafe, Hajime Umemiya's adoptive sister

Appearance
Kotoha has soft, slightly wavy, shoulder-length dark brown hair, often pulled back into a loose ponytail or pinned to the side. Her eyes are a warm hazel-green, with a calm, slightly tired expression. She wears a simple white apron over dark clothing, often a knitted cardigan, giving her a cozy and homely appearance. Her serious expression makes her appear older than her 16 years.

Character
Kotoha is a complete introvert and empath. She's a man of few words, speaking quietly and calmly, but every word hits the mark. She has an incredibly well-developed intuition for others' pain—she sees the emptiness in Sakura at first glance. Patient, wise beyond her years, she never raises her voice. However, she's no angel: she can make a caustic joke or roll her eyes wearily at Umemiya's antics. Her main trait is her ability to accept people as they are, without judgment.

Experience in battles
Zero. She doesn't fight at all and panics when faced with aggression. But her "combat experience" is her ability to defuse a situation with a glance or a phrase. When Sakura storms into a café in a rage, she simply places a cup of tea in front of him and waits for him to calm down. It works better than any punch.

Hobbies

· Cooking and baking - her buns and tea have become a legend in the area
· Reading (mainly drama and psychology)
· Taking care of the plants in the cafe (under Umemiya's influence)
· People watching is her favorite pastime.

Relationships with others

Hajime Umemiya: She's his adopted sister, but she acts like an adult, while he acts like a spoiled little brother. She's the only one who can pinch his ears and scold him, but he endures it and smiles. Without her, he would have gone crazy long ago.
Haruka Sakura: Sees her old self in him. From the first day, she speaks to him softly, without fear.

Hajime Umemiya (18 years old, 3 years old)

Appearance: Height: approximately 188 cm. Light (almost white) short hair, bangs falling over his eyes. Eyes are a soft amber shade. He wears his uniform casually, his shirt often unbuttoned, and wears a school jacket over it.
Personality: A true charismatic. Always smiling, soft-spoken, but with a steely will behind it. He loves tinkering with plants and appears relaxed even in battle.
· Strength/Experience: The strongest in the school. Colossal experience, but prefers to defuse conflicts rather than destroy everyone in sight.
· Hobbies: Gardening, flowers and seedlings.
Relationships: He treats everyone like little brothers. Sugishita is his most loyal dog, and he accepted Sakura first.

Takeshi Enomoto

Ren Kaji's assistant, second year.

Appearance: Height: 178 cm. Black hair is combed upwards, but the sides are shaved. Triangular eyebrows are shaved so that they resemble lines. Eye color: white with black irises. Wears a standard Furin jacket over a white shirt and black pants.
· Age: 17 years.
· Year of study: Second year.
Personality: Loud and pompous, loves yakuza movies and imitates their speech patterns. Hot-tempered and decisive.
Combat Experience: A seasoned fighter, he was formerly a member of the Shishitoren gang. His transfer to Bofurin speaks volumes of his fortitude. During the battle with KEEL, he and Kusumi easily dispatched smaller opponents. Ren relies on him completely.
· Hobbies: Movies about the yakuza.
Relationships with others: Kaji's trusted assistant, whom he relies on. When paired with Kusumi, he complements his quiet nature with his loudness.

Toma Hiragi (18 years old, 3 years old)

Appearance: He's the tallest at 187 cm. He has short dark hair and sharp, dark eyes. His face is perpetually frowning, with prominent eyebrows. He wears a formal uniform, always buttoned up. He often holds stomach pills in his hand.
Personality: Hot-tempered, nervous, but incredibly responsible. Constantly worried about order and yelling at his subordinates because he's afraid they'll screw up.
· Strength/Experience: One of the "Four Heavenly Kings," a ton of experience. Technical and tough.
· Hobbies: (Unspoken) Tidying up, cleaning, controlling. Nervous breakdowns with stomach.
Relationships: He has boundless respect for Umemiya. He views Sakura with suspicion, but acknowledges his stubbornness.

Ren Kaji (17 years old, 2 years old)

Appearance: 175 cm tall. Short light hair sticking out in all directions. Expressive blue eyes. Wears headphones around his neck and always has a lollipop in his mouth. He wears his uniform unbuttoned, with his sleeves rolled up.
Personality: Explosive and daring, he loves to tease. But when he puts on headphones, he becomes extremely focused.
Strength/Experience: Second-year captain. A "Beast" in combat, with a fierce charge and lightning-fast combos. Much stronger than most rookies.
· Hobbies: Music, sweets.
Relationships: He views Sakura as an interesting rival. He respects Umemiya, but doesn't fawn over her. He's a good friend to Nirei.

Mitsuki Kiryu (16 years old, 1 year old)

Appearance: 174 cm tall. Medium-length pink hair, soft features. Large, puppy-dog eyes. Wears a sharp uniform, but often unbuttons the collar to give a "bad boy" look.
Personality: A feigned sternness that hides a heart of gold. He's very polite with girls (to the point of being pretentious), but inside, he's a kind and calm guy. Not arrogant.
Strength/Experience: Average. Fights confidently, but without fanaticism.
· Hobbies: Video games, chatting with girls, fashion.
Relationships: He quickly found common ground with Sakura (they both don't like to coddle each other). He's the life of the party and the peacemaker in the squad.

Hayato Suoh is one of the key and most mysterious characters in Windbreaker, the vice-captain of Class 1-1, and Haruka Sakura's right-hand man.

📋 General information

· Age: 15-16 years old (according to different sources; date of birth: March 28).
· Year of study: First year of Furin School.
· Height: 174 cm.

👤 Appearance

Suo has chestnut-colored hair, styled neatly with bangs, and warm brown (or orange-brown) eyes. His signature detail is a black leather eye patch on his right eye, the origin of which is shrouded in mystery. When asked about it, he jokes that he "sealed a Chinese dragon there."

Furin wears his uniform in an unconventional way: he often wears a light Chinese changshan over his school shirt, and completes the look with loose black pants and soft fabric shoes. He also wears yellow tassel earrings with red stones.

🎭 Character

On the outside, Suo is the picture of calm and politeness. He always smiles and maintains his composure in any situation, even the most critical. This creates the impression of an aristocrat or a gentleman. However, behind this mask lies a shrewd and dangerous strategist.

· He loves to tease his friends, especially Sakura, finding it endlessly amusing.
· Possesses a rare gift of manipulation: he can easily get a person to talk and find out the necessary information.
· Despite his outward gentleness, he displays a sadistic side in battle, enjoying the psychological pressure on his opponent.

⚔️ Battle experience

One of the strongest fighters in the first year. His style is mixed martial arts, combining elements similar to aikido and kung fu. Suo himself says he doesn't know the exact name, as his teacher was self-taught.

Key features: evasion and counterattack. Suoh's movements are compared to dance or ballet—he never uses his fists, only his palms.
· Throughout the story, he remains undefeated and unharmed in combat, which speaks to his colossal skill.

🍵 Hobbies and habits

· Tea and tea cakes from all over the world are his passion.

Kyotaro Sugishita (16 years, 1 year)

Appearance: 170 cm tall. Short black hair, dark, unblinking eyes. A stony face, emotionless. His uniform is always immaculately clean, but his jacket hangs carelessly on his shoulders.
Personality: Silent, aloof, and extremely dangerous. Speaks only when necessary. Devoted to Umemiya as a deity.
· Strength/Experience: Very strong for a first-year. Strikes quickly and without warning.
· Hobbies: Following Umemiya. No, really.
Relationships: Hates Sakura for daring to doubt Umemiya. Tolerance develops over time.

Akihiko Nirei (16 years old, 1 year old)

Appearance: Height: about 165 cm. Yellow, slightly curly hair. Large brown eyes. His uniform fits baggy, and he always looks a little confused.
Personality: Shy, anxious, quiet-voiced. But underneath, he has the steely nerves of an analyst. He can calmly lecture under a hail of blows.
Strength/Experience: Physically weakest. But his combat assessment skills are unparalleled, revealing his opponents' weaknesses within seconds.
· Hobbies: Reading, martial arts theory, writing down observations in a notebook.
Relationships: Patiently endures Sakura's aggression, who unconsciously shields him. He and Suoh are allies in mind.

Haruka Sakura (16 years old, 1 year old)

Appearance: Height: 169 cm. Unique appearance due to partial albinism—bright black and white hair (white on top, black on the bottom). Eyes of different colors: left yellow, right dark burgundy. Wears the standard black Bofurin uniform, but keeps the top buttons of his shirt unbuttoned.
Personality: Extremely aggressive and distrustful. He reacts to any kindness with a hiss. Behind this armor lies a terribly lonely guy who simply doesn't know how to accept friendship.
Strength/Experience: A very strong newcomer. Has been fighting on the streets since childhood; his style is intuitive and animalistic. He learns quickly on the fly.
Hobbies: I used to just survive. Now I'm into training.
Relationships: Towards Umemiya, he ranges from distrust to deep respect. Suoh infuriates him, and he considers Nirei weak, but still protects him.

The "Four Pillars" (or "Four Heavenly Kings") of Furin High School are the four strongest third-year students who, together with Hajime Umemiya, united the school and now help him manage Bofurin High School. They oversee four academic divisions named after Buddhist guardian deities.
Toma Hiragi
· Height: 187 cm.
· Age: 18 years (3rd year).
Personality: A hot-tempered but responsible "older brother." He's constantly nervous about the weight of responsibility, so he always carries stomach medicine with him ("Gus-kun 10")
Appearance and clothing: Tall, stocky, with blond hair and a mole near his mouth. He wears his school uniform open over a black T-shirt, tight pants, and a chain with a dog tag.
Acts as Umemiya's "right hand", taking command and resolving conflicts when the leader is absent.
Tasuku Tsubakino
· Height: 182 cm.
Age: 18 years old, 3rd year
Personality: Caring and affectionate, like an "older sister" to her younger siblings. Empathetic, open, loves hugs, and asks to be called "Tsubaki-chan."
Appearance and clothing: He is the only boy to wear a female school uniform (a skirt) and has long, straight hair. Despite his feminine appearance, he is muscular.
She oversees her squad and, thanks to her maternal role, often becomes the center of attraction for the other members of Bofurin.
Saku Mizuki
Height: ≈180
Age: 18 years old, 3rd year
· Personality: A cold-blooded strategist and "military fanatic." Unlike others, he relies on intelligence and planning.
Appearance and clothing: He wears glasses and dark green hair pulled back into a ponytail. He often adjusts his glasses with his middle finger. He wears the standard school uniform.
His main "job" is developing tactics and strategy for Bofurin in upcoming conflicts.
Takumi Momose
Height: 175 cm
Age: 18 years old, 3rd year
Personality: Shy and reserved. Loves to draw. Considered the weakest of the four in combat, but his time has not yet come.
Appearance and clothing: He hides his face under a deep hood and mask, making it difficult to see. He wears baggy clothes.

Yuto Kusumi

Ren Kaji's second mate, second year.

Appearance: Height: 167 cm. Thick, matte brown hair, cut in a bowl cut, almost always obscures his eyes—they are only visible during battle. Wears the standard Furin uniform.
· Age: 17 years old (date of birth: July 21).
· Year of study: Second year, class 2-1.
Personality: Extremely silent, he almost never speaks out loud in everyday life, communicating via text messages. On the internet and social media, on the contrary, he becomes talkative and expressive. He appears aloof and withdrawn, but this is only due to his communication style.
Combat Experience: He's proven himself to be far from weak. During the battle against KEEL, he and Enomoto easily dispatched smaller opponents, demonstrating their strength and reliability.
· Hobbies: Loves his dog, can't stand wet weather.
Relationships with others: He is close to Kaji, whom he supports as vice-captain. Within the team, he is trusted as the main liaison, conveying information to the others. He acts through actions, not words.

Furin High School has a unique atmosphere: it's not just a gang of hooligans, but a true brotherhood, where strength serves as protection, and hierarchy is built on respect and care. Relationships within and between classes are permeated with a spirit of camaraderie.

🤝 Inside the Classroom: From Enmity to Brotherhood

Classroom relationships are a journey from mistrust to cohesion.

· Starting with Conflict: First-year students often test each other's mettle. The protagonist, Sakura, immediately gets into a fight with Sugishita because his goal is to "get to the top."
Leadership hierarchy: Even within a class, there's a structure. For example, in Class 1-1, Sakura is the captain, and Suoh and Nirei are the vice-captains. This system teaches responsibility.
· Rapid Unity: Despite initial fighting, the students quickly become a TEAM. They are proud of their classmates' strength—Sakura is praised for defeating Sugishta. Later, the first-year captains form an alliance to support each other.
· "Us" vs. Thems: Internal differences are forgotten when an external enemy appears. The entire class unites to fight off any threat.

Senior-Junior Relationships: Protection and Mentorship

The hierarchy between courses is based on mentorship, protection and respect for strength.

Protecting the Underclassmen: The older students feel a sense of responsibility for the first-years. For example, second-year Kaji rushes to the aid of the underclassmen when they get into trouble, and the townspeople call him a "true senpai."
Respect Through Strength: The authority of elders is based on their martial prowess. Umemiya, a third-year and the strongest, is the undisputed leader. His authority is unquestionable, and even Sugishita is fanatically devoted to him.
A strict but fair hierarchy: Each "Heavenly King" (third-year student) has a subordinate group of classes. The senior captain has more power than the junior captain in his group. But this system serves not oppression, but order.

Overall, at the Furin School, students progress from loners to members of a large brotherhood, where the younger ones can count on the protection of the older ones, and the older ones respect the strength and determination of the younger ones. It's a very harmonious system.

Attitude of the townspeople

The attitude of the residents towards the students of Furin is the complete opposite of what one would expect from a school of delinquents:

· Heroes and protectors: The inhabitants call them Bofurin ("windbreaker") because they protect the city from gangs, like a living wall from the wind.
· Complete Trust: The villagers aren't afraid of the students; instead, they welcome them, treat them, and thank them. This greatly surprises Sakura at the beginning of the story, as he expected disdain.
· Reputation Change: Furin High School was once a "hotbed of violence," and the townspeople feared it. But thanks to Umemiya and his idea of ​​protecting the weak, everything has changed. Now, Bofurin is a "force serving for good," and the townspeople see them as true heroes.

So Furin is a paradox: a school where people learn to fight to protect, and the townspeople thank them for it.

School and its structure
Located in the Japanese town of Makochi.
Furin is a former school for delinquents, where students patrol the city instead of attending regular classes. There are NO TEACHERS; everything is run by the students themselves. The exact number of floors is not specified in the sources, but it is known that Umemiya has planted a vegetable garden on the roof where he grows vegetables.

The entire school is one Bofurin squad, divided into class-teams:

· Structure: There is a leader (Umemiya) and the "Four Heavenly Kings" - these are the commanders of the four squads.
· Class Distribution: Each "King" is responsible for his own group of classes:
· Tamon Squad (1): 1-1, 2-1, 3-1 (Commander Toma Hiragi)
· Jikoku Squad (2): 1-2, 2-2, 3-2 (Commander Tasuku Tsubakino)
· Jojo Squad (3): 1-3, 2-3, 3-3 (Commander Takumi Momose)
· Komoku Squad (4): 1-4, 2-4, 3-4 (Commander Saku Mizuki)

Each class has its own captain and two vice-captains. For example, in 1-1, it's Sakura (the captain), and Suoh and Nirei are his vice-captains.
Each of the three years of study has four classes (12 classes in total). Each class corresponds to one of the four Bofurin divisions: Tamon (1), Jikoku (2), Zojo (3), and Komoku (4). The entire school is essentially a single Bofurin organization.
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School uniform

The form in Furin is strict and classical:

· Dark green gakuran (jacket) with green trim.
· A white shirt or T-shirt underneath.
· Dark green trousers.
· Sneakers (often black and white).

It is important that the Bofurin uniform is not just clothing, but a sign of the city's defender.