Wind Breaker Chapter 197 brings forward another pulse-racing turn in Furin High. The dust from the last panel hasn’t settled yet; it’s setting up a defining moment for Haruka Sakura and the crew, who fight not for fame but for purpose. So, what should readers expect this time?
Wind Breaker Chapter 197 is ready to untie the emotional knots left behind in the previous chapter. Expect the first-year captains to finally show their prowess as they are going to challenge an adult antagonist who's targeting Momojikawa. It’s picking up from the brutal confrontation.

Wind Breaker Chapter 197 is scheduled for release on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at approximately 11:00 AM ET. The manga will be officially available on K MANGA by Kodansha in Japan, with English access depending on the region. Meanwhile, Japanese audiences will access the chapter at midnight JST on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. You will want to use the legitimate services to support the creator.
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What Can You Expect from Wind Breaker Chapter 197?

The personal struggles threatening Momijikawa will likely spill over into the team fights. Wind Breaker Chapter 197 might open into how far Furin's first years are willing to go to protect one of their own. Characters such as Yuzuriha, Azusawa, Izumi, and Kunugi may go on to unleash their fighting abilities.
Moreover, the emotional core of this arc still revolves around Momijikawa’s development. His lone-wolf status stems from his experiences and the burden of caring for his grandmother. Wind Breaker Chapter 197 might test whether he can overcome his loneliness and accept the help that Bofurin offers.
But Sakura's role as an emotional anchor can't be overstated. His leadership skills will be tested as he navigates conflicting loyalties and moral gray zones. Everything is stepping towards either unity or division.
What Happened in Wind Breaker Chapter 196?

In Wind Breaker Chapter 196, the plot shifted into a darker tone and a more emotively shaken arc. This chapter's main focus was on the first-year character Momijikawa (often part of the Furin High team). Because of his grandmother's declining health crisis, he was in a personal bind and prefer to be a "lone wolf."
Apart from that, the first-year captains assemble after the revelation of Momijiwaka's past to talk about their fortunate bonds with each other. The meeting that was held to put up the distinction between their supporting relations and Momijikawa's loneliness. They perceived something was missing, and their growing unease turns to reality.
Sugishita's earlier insight about Momijikawa has now changed how the group see their antisocial peer. They all readily agreed to help him as he is someone worthy of protection. In the meantime, shadows from Momijikawa's past began to crawl back up.
Skimming through the end of the chapter, there's tensions forming up. A mysterious adult villain rise up to make Momijikawa his punching bag. The reason for that was just hinted at, as the sense of danger is tangible. The final manga panel depicts that his turmiols might not remain too personal for long, as his not-so-friends are about to show up.
As such, that covers almost everything one needs to know ahead of Wind Breaker Chapter 197. Upcoming chapters raise the emotional as well as the physical stakes for a perfect culmination of all the events that have already taken place. If you like, you can also check for any early spoilers or early leaks.