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The Big 3 shonen manga, namelyNaruto,Bleach, andOne Piece, are arguably the most iconic and influential trio in the entertainment industry, period. Their impact goes way beyond the realm of anime, influencing and captivating a vast global audience.
Despite the long list of 366 episodes,Bleachwas the first among the Big Three to be concluded, leaving many viewers to view it as an inferior series. Regardless,Bleach: Thousand Year Blood Waris currently making waves online despite the long anxious delay of 10 years. AlthoughTYBWhad one of the grandest returns, Tite Kubo is now facing criticism for his portrayal of female characters, but fans ofOne PieceandNarutohave no room to comment, as both series follow a similar narrative approach.
Should Tite Kubo Be Held Accountable for Over-SexualizingBleach’sFemale Characters?
From thrilling action scenes to splendid narrative,The Thousand-Year Blood Wararc didn’t disappoint its fandom’s high expectations. With the teaser of Grimmjow inTYBWPart 3’s trailer,fans are eager to see Ichigo’s return and hisshowdown with Yhwach.
Ichigo’s comeback was met with positive feedback, earning widespread applause for its improved animation and refined picture quality. Sadly, with immense popularity comes inevitable criticism, andTite Kubo‘sBleachhas found itself at the center of it. For decades,Bleachhas stood as thepillar of the Big Threeand is recognized as one of the greats, on par withOne PieceandNaruto.
It’s a Shame How Many Anime Tite Kubo’s Bleach Has Inspired Only to Get Disrespected by Naruto and One Piece Stans
While Tite Kubo may not have the largest fanbase within the Big Three,Bleacharguably receives the most hate and criticism among the trio. Recently, Tite Kubo has facedharsh criticismfor his narrative choices and the over-sexualization of female characters.
No sexualization of female characters????https://t.co/kW88vlUUFApic.twitter.com/zwcFQdFMp8
“This isn’t sexualisation you’re just being a porn addict if you think women can’t have body parts”
The replies on here completely ignoring the point so badly😭All you said that he does sexualize female castAnd then you have smooth brained people bringing up pedophilia and you saying it’s bad thing to design female characters like that when you never even said it💀
Manga readers are well aware ofBleach‘s over-sexualization of fan-favorite characters, with Orihime and Yoruichi remaining unforgettable for many fans. Unfortunately, Kubo’s approach has nowcaught many haters’ attention, leading to harsh criticism and questioning mangaka’s integrity.
This isn’t sexualisation you’re just being a porn addict if you think women can’t have body parts
Acting like its not a common trope in shonen.Meanwhile Diddymoto s3xualizing his own MC with self inserting as Jiraiya💀pic.twitter.com/6Oysp69SuG
All of this because Kubo doesn’t hang with pedos or honours them.And instead of praising him for it you attempt to get him down to their level.At least own it.
However, it’s important to consider that this so-called over-sexualization is a very common theme in the manga industry. On top of that, the Big Three anime employs over-sexualization to entertain their audiences, which is not viewed as a significant issue within the industry.
Eiichiro Oda‘sOne Piecewith its sexualized and nose-bleed outfits to Naruto’s sexy jutsu; therefore, Tite Kubo shouldn’t be singled out for this controversy. Even ifOne Piecehad a four-year head start andNarutohad a two-year head start, it’s clear thatBleach‘s manga lagged behind, both then and now; however, the mangaka’s efforts and splendid narrative shouldn’t be blamed for that.
Ichigo’s Voice Actor Reflects on the Challenges Encountered DuringBleach: TYBWProduction
Bleach: Thousand Year Blood War–Part 3 is arguably the most anticipated series for the 2024 fall season. Part 2 majors focused on highlighting each Zero Squad’s members, with Ichibē Hyōsube emerging victorious against Yhwach.
“Bleach getting its anime back seemed almost a conspiracy theory”: Step Aside One Piece Fans, Tite Kubo Might Finally be on the Path to Get the Praise He Deserves
Owing to classicBleach‘s immense popularity, the staff encountered several obstacles during the production ofThe Thousand-Year Blood WarArc. Surprisingly, Masakazu Morita once revealed hisinitial struggles with voicing IchigoinTYBWArc. Morita revealed that he didn’t struggle with voicing Ichigo back in classicBleach; however, thevoice actor couldn’t copewith Kurosaki’s personality inThe Thousand-Year Blood War Arc.
Fortunately, Tite Kubo was always there to lend a helping hand to Ichigo’s voice actor, a support Morita deeply appreciated. All such challenges helped the voice actor grow closer to his fictional character and uncover an unexpected similarity between himself and Ichigo.
BleachandBleach: Thousand Year Blood Warare available for streaming on Crunchyroll
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Mehul Rolta is a seasoned journalist with over 3 years in esports and soccer journalism. Transitioning to anime writing at Fandom Wire, Mehul shares his lifelong passion for anime about integrates professionalism. Dedicated to connecting the world of anime globally, Mehul shares thoughts and insights, communicating personal passion with professional insight.
