The anime "Kaze ga Tsuyoku Fuiteiru," which began airing in the fall of 2018, is set in the Hakone Ekiden marathon. It's based on the novel of the same name by Shion Miura. It was previously adapted into a manga by Sorata Umino, totaling six volumes. Its popularity has led to film, stage, and radio drama adaptations. This article focuses primarily on the manga and introduces a character from "Kaze ga Tsuyoku Fuiteiru," Yukihiko Iwakura (Yuki), the runner for the sixth leg.
The genius who lives in Room 102 of Chikusei-so!
Source: The Wind Rises © Shion Miura, Shinchosha / Kansei University Track and Field Club Supporters Association
A rundown apartment building called Takeo-so (commonly known as Aotake). Living in Room 102 is Yukihiko Iwakura (Yuki), a fourth-year student in the Department of Sociology. He was a former member of the Kendo Club and was so brilliant that he passed the bar exam in his third year of university. Despite all that, Yuki's hobby is clubbing.
She's a genius, but...?
Source: The Wind is Strong © Shion Miura, Shinchosha / Kansei University Track and Field Club Supporters Association
She's somewhat cold-hearted and not easily swayed by words like friendship or youth. Yuki, naturally, was against aiming for the Hakone Ekiden, but studying for the bar exam meant she couldn't work a part-time job, and she borrowed 182,500 yen from Heidi, so she used that as an excuse to run. Having passed the bar exam, she could be considered a genius, but she still seems to retain some of her college student tendencies.
Is he on bad terms with King?
Source: The Wind is Strong © Shion Miura, Shinchosha / Kansei University Track and Field Club Supporters Association
Iwakura Yukihiko (Yuki) seems to be on bad terms with Sakaguchi Yohei (King), a quiz-loving Kansai native. The two are often seen arguing with each other, and the Aotake members are often left dumbfounded, saying, "Here we go again..."
Actually, he's a pretty good runner
Source: Kaze ga Tsuyoku Fuiteiru © Shion Miura, Shinchosha / Kansei University Track and Field Club Supporters Association
While the members of Aotake are increasingly beginning to support the team's goal of aiming for the Hakone Ekiden, Yukihiko Iwakura (Yuki) remains hesitant. Despite this, Yuki is actually one of the Aotake members who can run quite well. The first time they all went running together, she was able to run with ease, and she even slowed down her pace, thinking that if she reached the finish line too early, it would make her seem too eager. She also said that she always placed within the top 10 in the school marathons in middle and high school.
The voice actor for Yuki in the anime version is Kazuyuki Okitsu.
Source: The Wind Rises © Shion Miura, Shinchosha/Kansei University Track and Field Club Supporters Association
Kazuyuki Okitsu voiced Yukihiko Iwakura (Yuki) in the anime "The Wind Rises." He previously played the roles of Jonathan Joestar in the anime "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure" and M in "Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online."
Yukihiko Iwakura (Yuki), Summary!
Source: The Wind Rises © Shion Miura, Shinchosha / Kansei University Track and Field Club Supporters Association
This article, based primarily on the anime and manga, introduces Yukihiko Iwakura (Yuki), the 6th section runner from The Wind Rises. Initially pessimistic about the Hakone Ekiden, Yuki's gradual change as he runs with the others is deeply moving. Please keep an eye on Yuki. Thank you for reading to the end.
