——Was that kind of core principle shared by the entire crew on set as well?

Hamao:I believe so. I discussed those ideas with Director Kentaro Hagiwara and Kōshi Mizukami, too. My interpretation is that if we performed seriously, it would be properly conveyed to the viewers who were watching seriously.

Why Does Noritaka Hamao Say He "Believed It Would Be Conveyed"? Interview for the Movie WIND BREAKER
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With action scenes performed with deep respect for the original work, and the emotional changes depicted throughout the story, what kind of conclusion awaits them? As a new kind of delinquent film fit for the Reiwa era, this is a work worth seeing, not just for fans of the original manga.

Why Does Noritaka Hamao Say He "Believed It Would Be Conveyed"? Interview for the Movie WIND BREAKER
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『WIND BREAKER』
Released on Friday, December 5, 2025
Distribution: Warner Bros. Pictures
(C)にいさとる/講談社 (C)2025「WIND BREAKER」製作委員会

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