"How Many Lives Has He Lived?" Emotional Words from Hajime Umemiya Inspire Younger Admirers in Anime WIND BREAKER Season 2 Episode 16

Anime WIND BREAKER Season 2 Episode 16 has been airing since April 17. The heartfelt words spoken by Hajime Umemiya (CV: Yuichi Nakamura), leader of the "Bofurin," to his junior, resonated with many viewers, earning admiration such as, "How many lives has Ume-chan lived?" and "Hard to believe he's only a high school senior with such a capacity for compassion."

In Episode 16, "Re:start," students from Furin High, including Haruka Sakura (CV: Yuma Uchida), successfully rescue Atsushi Nagato (CV: Anan Furuya) from the oppressive team "KEEL." Nagato, deeply regretting involving others in his troubles, apologizes to Umemiya, the head of Bofurin.

To the bowing Nagato, Umemiya offers some oden with the simple instruction to "Eat." Nagato, bewildered, takes a bite and tearfully says, "It's been a while since I found something delicious." Umemiya responds, "Don't forget that taste," and laughs, "When you're overwhelmed, you often can’t enjoy the flavors of life. But when you eat with someone who makes you feel truly at ease, everything somehow tastes better."

Umemiya further adds, "You can't change what you've done. No matter what others think, you just have to carry on living. There'll be tough times ahead." He continues, "But remember those times. That taste—the proof that you are not alone."