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The category of Shonen anime has had several iconic as well as underrated masterpieces. But when it comes to cult classics, nothing beats Jump’s Big 3.Bleach, written by Tite Kubo, is among the big 3 shonen manga, along withNarutoandOne Piece,to bag that prestigious title.
With the manga’s hiatus in 2012 and the author’s declining health, it faced an abrupt ending. It was eventually overshadowed by other shonen mangas as well. Nevertheless, after a ten-year hiatus, the iconic anime made its comeback through its second installment of the animeBleach: Thousand-Year Blood Warin 2022.
To add to that, the anime did surprisingly well considering the ten-year hiatus. However, several fans believe that the author’s investment in a movie related to its light-novel seriesBleach: Can’t Fear Your Own Worldcould surpass his previous works.
The second Bleach installment was Tite Kubo’s much-needed comeback
Tite Kubomade his comeback after a ten-year hiatus through the second installment of the anime seriesBleach: Thousand Year Blood Warin 2022. The anime was a breath of fresh air for the fanbase that eagerly waited for its return. Moreover, it revisitedone of the best arcs from the original series.
The anime featured the celebrated protagonist Ichigo Kurosaki along with key characters like Orihime Inoue, Renji Abarai, and Rukia Kuchiki. Kubo also incorporated the German language in this series similar to his usage of Spanish terms in the original series.
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As opposed to the rushed ending of the original series, Tite Kubo felt unshackled while working on this second installment of theBleachfranchise as heenjoyed more creative freedomand the series seemed to follow the core storyline of the manga.
Needless to say, Studio Pierrot’s decision to involve Tite Kubo in the process was the best way to ensure that the anime would do justice to the story.
Bleach without Ichigo would be a total gamble for Tite Kubo
Bleach: Thousand Year Blood Warpremiered in 2022 as the second installment of the Bleach franchise and is set to release its third season in October 2024. With its initial release, the anime secured an 8.5 rating out of 10 on MyAnimeList.
While most fans are excited about the third season, some discussed the reasons why the author’s light novelBleach: Can’t Fear Your Own Worldshould beadapted into a movie. Some viewers noted how the movie would do well without Ichigo and speculated their ideas on Reddit.
Although some supported the idea of a movie without the iconic protagonist Ichigo, others seemed to be wary of the idea just like this Reddit user.
Either way, a movie with or without Ichigo as a protagonist would be a gamble for the author considering how several spin-offs for most animes turned out. And while the second installment of the franchise made a refreshing comeback for the author, it has been overshadowed as well.
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All in all, while there is a possibility of the 5th movie surpassing the second installment ofBleach, there is also uncertainty regarding its success and viewership. However, we may never know how it will turn out eventually.
Considering the refreshing comeback of the celebrated Shonen anime on screen after 10 years, the uncertainty and unpredictability make it more exciting for the viewers.
Bleach: Thousand Year Blood Waris available for streaming on Hulu
Himanshi Jeswani
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Himanshi Jeswani is an anime writer at Fandomwire, with her work spanning over 900 articles. Her articles cover shojo, shonen, seinen, and all things beyond. Her interests, however, aren’t limited to simply anime. She has a penchant for exploring different genres of manga, be it horror, yanki, music, and food. She brings out her specialization and expertise in the performing arts through her articles. As a writer, she strives to bridge the gap between the viewers and the medium itself. To her, anime is a revolutionary medium that is capable of creating communities and stories after all.
