"W-Suō" Dream Collaboration! Voice Actor Nobunaga Shimazaki of the Anime Version Appears at the Fastest Preview Screening of the Live-Action Movie 'WIND BREAKER'

Voice actor Nobunaga Shimazaki, who plays Hayato Suō in the anime 'WIND BREAKER,' appeared at the fastest preview screening of 'WIND BREAKER' held on November 20th. He achieved a dream collaboration with actor Keito Tsuna , who plays the role of Suō in the live-action film.

'WIND BREAKER' is a comic by Niisatoru serialized in "Magazine Pocket" (Kōdansha). It is a popular work that won the "Recommended Comic by Nationwide Bookstore Employees 2022" award and has surpassed 10 million copies in worldwide cumulative circulation. The anime adaptation was achieved in 2024, and the TV anime's second season was broadcast in 2025. The live-action film is scheduled for release on December 5th.

The fastest preview screening of the live-action film featured the appearance of Shimazaki Nobunaga and Tsuna Keito, who respectively portray the role of Hayato Suō in the anime and live-action versions. Suō is one of the most popular characters in the work, having achieved the feat of placing No. 1 in all three popularity polls conducted in the comic version. This article reports on the details of the preview screening where this "miraculous collaboration" of Suō was realized.

Shimazaki, welcomed by enthusiastic applause, gave a wry smile, saying, "Is it okay for me to be a guest at the movie 'WIND BREAKER'?" Tsuna immediately responded with excitement, "I am the happiest person here!" instantly raising the temperature in the venue.

Regarding the event being the "fastest preview screening," where the work is shown to the audience ahead of the official release, Tsuna spoke with a beaming smile: "I'm super nervous! I'm incredibly tense... but I am confident that we created a 'WIND BREAKER' that only we could make. I hope this will be an enjoyable time for everyone." With this, the event began.

On the other hand, Shimazaki, who had watched the film prior to the event, commented with deep love for the work: "Wind Breaker is a story about protecting the shopping district and the people of the town, so the realism of 'the people living there' adds persuasiveness. I was deeply moved by Sakura finding his place."

"This was something we cherished in the anime too, but the live-action film uses the actual Okinawa shopping district as the setting, and the art team put all their strength into creating the world—the reality is truly amazing. The actors playing the people of the shopping district were also wonderful and energetic! And because talented actors are playing the unique characters, my heart was truly captured," he stated, giving a strong seal of approval.

And because talented actors are playing the unique characters, my heart was truly captured," he stated, giving a strong seal of approval.

Tsuna proudly added, "The strength of the art team really shines through in the footage of the shopping district. I hope you can feel the 'atmosphere' through the visuals themselves," expressing his trust and confidence in the film's creation.