Bleach and Naruto, two pillars of the Big Three, have been holding the fort even after so long. While Naruto finished a long time ago, Bleach is still completing its final phase. Still, both series have been at the top of the game for a long time. All thanks to their manga creators, Masashi Kishimoto and Tite Kubo.
Bleach anime by Tite Kubo | Studio Pierrot
Both Kubo and Kishimoto are legends and have inspired many other manga creators. When their manga series was serialized, both of them became rivals to attain the top spot in the industry. However, the rivalry came with mutual respect for each other and their work. This respect was honored by Kubo when he gave a tribute to Kishimoto and his masterpiece.
A few years ago, Kubo decided to honor the Naruto manga creator by drawing an illustration of the characters from Naruto. The two characters...
Bleach anime by Tite Kubo | Studio Pierrot
Both Kubo and Kishimoto are legends and have inspired many other manga creators. When their manga series was serialized, both of them became rivals to attain the top spot in the industry. However, the rivalry came with mutual respect for each other and their work. This respect was honored by Kubo when he gave a tribute to Kishimoto and his masterpiece.
A few years ago, Kubo decided to honor the Naruto manga creator by drawing an illustration of the characters from Naruto. The two characters...
- 5/27/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
A healthy rivalry between manga creators is not a new thing. Especially when you are the creators of two of the Big Three. There was a time, not so long ago, when Tite Kubo and Eiichiro Oda, the biggest mangakas in the industry, were competing for the top spot. Their rivalry led to the succession of their works, Bleach and One Piece, which became industry giants.
One Piece | Toei Animation
However, this healthy rivalry may not have been good for Kubo, as the manga creator once confessed that he developed feelings of jealousy towards Oda because his One Piece manga always stood one step ahead of Bleach. He even went on to say that he hated the mangaka because of this.
But Oda, being the kind soul he is, gave the perfect response to Kubo’s comment and won the hearts of everyone. The manga creator not only confessed that...
One Piece | Toei Animation
However, this healthy rivalry may not have been good for Kubo, as the manga creator once confessed that he developed feelings of jealousy towards Oda because his One Piece manga always stood one step ahead of Bleach. He even went on to say that he hated the mangaka because of this.
But Oda, being the kind soul he is, gave the perfect response to Kubo’s comment and won the hearts of everyone. The manga creator not only confessed that...
- 5/27/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
Dragon Ball is a world full of many smaller worlds and just as many transformations with it. For almost every major fight that takes place, there is a unique and unseen upgrade waiting either for the villains or the heroes. From a balanced fight to an imbalanced one, that is the position these transformations hold in the vast universe of Akira Toriyama’s genius.
Goku Black in Super Saiyan Rosé
With the many transformations that exist, there are also those created specifically to be upgraded for previous versions. Through this, each character grows stronger and learns to balance responsibility and power at the same time. One such transformation may be so beyond powerful that it could equal even some of Goku and Vegeta’s strongest Super Saiyan levels. Interestingly enough, it is also yet to make an anime debut.
Dragon Ball’s Secret Weapon
Dragon Ball’s animes have introduced...
Goku Black in Super Saiyan Rosé
With the many transformations that exist, there are also those created specifically to be upgraded for previous versions. Through this, each character grows stronger and learns to balance responsibility and power at the same time. One such transformation may be so beyond powerful that it could equal even some of Goku and Vegeta’s strongest Super Saiyan levels. Interestingly enough, it is also yet to make an anime debut.
Dragon Ball’s Secret Weapon
Dragon Ball’s animes have introduced...
- 5/26/2024
- by Adya Godboley
- FandomWire
While Bleach is considered Tite Kubo’s Magnum Opus, it wasn’t his first manga. Any great work of art has several undiscovered or abandoned pieces behind it, and it’s the same with Kubo.
His one-shots before Bleach were coarse in nature and attracted severe criticism in the manga industry. In a radio interview, the author opened up about how he was once critiqued by an extremely famous editor.
Tite Kubo’s Previous One Shots Before Bleach Ichigo Kurosaki in Bleach | Crunchyroll
Tite Kubo wrote several one-shots before Bleach was serialized. Kubo’s previous manga, Zombiepowder, was serialized in the Weekly Shonen Jump magazine between 1999 and 2000. It was a short serialization and did not receive much fanfare in Japan, but was successful overseas.
Before the launch of Zombiepowder, Kubo wrote two one-shots: Ultra Unholy Hearted Machine and Rune Master Urara. The one-shots came out in 1996, but they were not...
His one-shots before Bleach were coarse in nature and attracted severe criticism in the manga industry. In a radio interview, the author opened up about how he was once critiqued by an extremely famous editor.
Tite Kubo’s Previous One Shots Before Bleach Ichigo Kurosaki in Bleach | Crunchyroll
Tite Kubo wrote several one-shots before Bleach was serialized. Kubo’s previous manga, Zombiepowder, was serialized in the Weekly Shonen Jump magazine between 1999 and 2000. It was a short serialization and did not receive much fanfare in Japan, but was successful overseas.
Before the launch of Zombiepowder, Kubo wrote two one-shots: Ultra Unholy Hearted Machine and Rune Master Urara. The one-shots came out in 1996, but they were not...
- 5/25/2024
- by Aaheli Pradhan
- FandomWire
Tite Kubo’s Bleach has had its fair share of controversial moments in the past, but the biggest controversial moment of the entire story revolved around the captain of the sixth division of the Gotei 13, Kuchiki Byakuya. Byakuya is one of the strongest characters in the entire story, and he has proven this multiple times.
Kuchiki Byakuya | Studio Pierrot
However, when the Soul Society was attacked by the Wandenreich in Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War, Byakuya engaged in a battle with Äs Nödt, one of the Sternritters. Äs Nödt was extremely powerful, and he managed to not only easily defeat the captain but also kill him with his terrifying technique.
While many believed that Äs Nödt’s battle with Byakuya was his final battle, Kubo decided to reverse his death and not only bring him back for a rematch against the Sternritter but also make him win. This led to the biggest Bleach controversy in history,...
Kuchiki Byakuya | Studio Pierrot
However, when the Soul Society was attacked by the Wandenreich in Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War, Byakuya engaged in a battle with Äs Nödt, one of the Sternritters. Äs Nödt was extremely powerful, and he managed to not only easily defeat the captain but also kill him with his terrifying technique.
While many believed that Äs Nödt’s battle with Byakuya was his final battle, Kubo decided to reverse his death and not only bring him back for a rematch against the Sternritter but also make him win. This led to the biggest Bleach controversy in history,...
- 5/24/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
Considering the success of the homonymous, multi-awarded manga by Satoru Noda and the quality of the anime, one of the best series of the last few years, a live-action adaptation was bound to happen. The recent release on Netflix follows the first season of the manga and stays quite close to it.
As I wrote in the anime review, “Golden Kamuy” is a rather different shonen title, which stands out by focusing on an Ainu character, while highlighting the language, culture, and customs of the indigenous people, supervised by Hiroshi Nakagawa, an Ainu language linguist from Chiba University.
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Saichi Sugimoto (nicknamed “Immortal Sugimoto” for escaping death multiple times but also for his savage fighting style), a veteran of the Battle of 203 Hill in the Russo-Japanese War hears a dubious story about a hidden trove of Ainu gold, the location of...
As I wrote in the anime review, “Golden Kamuy” is a rather different shonen title, which stands out by focusing on an Ainu character, while highlighting the language, culture, and customs of the indigenous people, supervised by Hiroshi Nakagawa, an Ainu language linguist from Chiba University.
Click the image below to follow our Tribute to Netflix
Saichi Sugimoto (nicknamed “Immortal Sugimoto” for escaping death multiple times but also for his savage fighting style), a veteran of the Battle of 203 Hill in the Russo-Japanese War hears a dubious story about a hidden trove of Ainu gold, the location of...
- 5/21/2024
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
Tite Kubo’s Bleach is known for a lot of things, but the most prominent aspect that makes Bleach part of the Big Three is its action sequences. While the series may sometimes lack in terms of the storyline or the characters, it has never failed to portray brilliant action sequences that take the breath away from anime fans.
Bleach anime | Studio Pierrot
Kubo’s way of drawing action sequences is completely different from that of any other manga creator. Even legendary mangakas like Eiichiro Oda cannot come close to drawing or even imagining such unique battles. The mangaka once revealed his secret for drawing such great fight scenes for his magnum opus.
He revealed that he imagines the camera angles and plays the fight scenes like a video in his mind, and then later on, he draws them like the way he created them in his head. He also...
Bleach anime | Studio Pierrot
Kubo’s way of drawing action sequences is completely different from that of any other manga creator. Even legendary mangakas like Eiichiro Oda cannot come close to drawing or even imagining such unique battles. The mangaka once revealed his secret for drawing such great fight scenes for his magnum opus.
He revealed that he imagines the camera angles and plays the fight scenes like a video in his mind, and then later on, he draws them like the way he created them in his head. He also...
- 5/20/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
Bleach is a member of the Big Three club of Shonen anime, and deservedly so. However, its protagonist, Ichigo, is nowhere near the most liked Shonen hero. Tite Kubo created a boy-next-door character who was thrust into responsibilities too big for him.
Luffy and Naruto, on the other hand, have huge individual fanbases. But why are things so different for Ichigo despite being in the same genre? The truth might lie in a 2023 interview with Tite Kubo.
Tite Kubo Admits His Thoughts About Ichigo Ichigo Kurosaki in Bleach | Crunchyroll
In an interview with Viz Media, Tite Kubo talked about who he considers to be his heroes. He mentions GeGeGe no Kitaro and Saint Seiya as his favorite, but they are not heroes in that sense.
What is a hero? I’ve never thought of Ichigo as a hero, either. [lol]
So what does Tite Kubo consider a hero? It seems like...
Luffy and Naruto, on the other hand, have huge individual fanbases. But why are things so different for Ichigo despite being in the same genre? The truth might lie in a 2023 interview with Tite Kubo.
Tite Kubo Admits His Thoughts About Ichigo Ichigo Kurosaki in Bleach | Crunchyroll
In an interview with Viz Media, Tite Kubo talked about who he considers to be his heroes. He mentions GeGeGe no Kitaro and Saint Seiya as his favorite, but they are not heroes in that sense.
What is a hero? I’ve never thought of Ichigo as a hero, either. [lol]
So what does Tite Kubo consider a hero? It seems like...
- 5/20/2024
- by Aaheli Pradhan
- FandomWire
Netflix has debuted the full official trailer for the animated superhero offering ‘Ultraman: Rising.’
Based on the beloved Japanese character, Netflix’s ‘Ultraman’ follows baseball superstar Ken Sato as he returns to his home country of Japan to pick up the mantle of Earth-defending superhero Ultraman. He soon finds more than he bargained for when he’s forced to raise the offspring of his greatest foe. Ken must go on a heroic journey, balancing parenthood, his estranged father, and the relentless Kaiju Defense Force to rise beyond his ego and discover what it truly means to be ‘Ultraman.’
With Tokyo under siege from rising monster attacks, baseball star Ken Sato reluctantly returns home to take on the mantle of Ultraman. But the titanic superhero meets his match when he is forced to adopt a 35-foot-tall, fire-breathing baby kaiju. Sato must rise above his ego to balance work and parenthood while...
Based on the beloved Japanese character, Netflix’s ‘Ultraman’ follows baseball superstar Ken Sato as he returns to his home country of Japan to pick up the mantle of Earth-defending superhero Ultraman. He soon finds more than he bargained for when he’s forced to raise the offspring of his greatest foe. Ken must go on a heroic journey, balancing parenthood, his estranged father, and the relentless Kaiju Defense Force to rise beyond his ego and discover what it truly means to be ‘Ultraman.’
With Tokyo under siege from rising monster attacks, baseball star Ken Sato reluctantly returns home to take on the mantle of Ultraman. But the titanic superhero meets his match when he is forced to adopt a 35-foot-tall, fire-breathing baby kaiju. Sato must rise above his ego to balance work and parenthood while...
- 5/16/2024
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
The recent wave of live-action adaptations of popular series has caught up with many prominent anime and manga series like One Piece, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Naruto, Yu Yu Hakusho, etc. Fans are always hoping for their favorite anime and manga to get a live-action adaptation to experience their world more realistically.
Bleach Anime
However, Bleach fans might never be able to get this satisfaction. Bleach’s creator, Tite Kubo, once revealed that he doesn’t want Bleach to be adapted into a live-action series or movie because he drew the series specifically to be featured as a manga. He even went on to say that if Bleach’s live-action was possible, he wouldn’t have drawn the manga.
Despite this, Kubo’s magnum opus did receive a live-action adaptation movie in 2018, and it might not have been as successful as the One Piece live-action series, but it still got decent reception and reviews.
Bleach Anime
However, Bleach fans might never be able to get this satisfaction. Bleach’s creator, Tite Kubo, once revealed that he doesn’t want Bleach to be adapted into a live-action series or movie because he drew the series specifically to be featured as a manga. He even went on to say that if Bleach’s live-action was possible, he wouldn’t have drawn the manga.
Despite this, Kubo’s magnum opus did receive a live-action adaptation movie in 2018, and it might not have been as successful as the One Piece live-action series, but it still got decent reception and reviews.
- 5/16/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
"Ultraman - do your job!" Netflix has unveiled the full official trailer for Ultraman: Rising, a brand new animated take on Ultraman from director Shannon Tindle (also of Kubo and "Lost Ollie"). This has been in development for years at Ilm, with the VFX house handling most of the key animation, along side Netflix Animation & Tsuburaya Productions. Based on the classic Japanese mecha superhero of the same name, this Ultraman movie is a fresh update made for American audiences (there's already the Ultraman anime series on Netflix to watch as well). Ken Sato is a superstar baseball player who returns to Japan to become the latest hero to carry the mantle of Ultraman. His plans go awry, however, when he ends up raising a newborn kaiju monster as his own kid. Staring Christopher Sean, Tamlyn Tomita, Gedde Watanabe, Keone Young, and Julia Harriman. This is a fantastic trailer that really...
- 5/16/2024
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Bleach has some of the most complex yet intriguing styles of fighting including the use of bankai. From Byakuya Kuchiki’s Senbonzakura Kageyoshi and Shinji’s Sakashima Yokoshima Happōfusagari to Ichigo’s Tensa Zangetsu. They are visually artistic, mesmerizing, and most importantly; dangerously powerful. There are many who work hard and dedicatedly to achieve their bankai.
Senbonzakura Kageyoshi, Byakuya Kuchiki’s Bankai | A still from Bleach
Tite Kubo’s skills allow not only a spectacle to look at but also a story to engross oneself in completely. There are many who can achieve their bankai, such is the case with how close their bond is to their Zanpakuto. At the same time, there are those who are unable to achieve the same. Aizen is the biggest example of the same. Although he wasn’t able to achieve that, his abilities did not make him feel like he was lacking one.
Senbonzakura Kageyoshi, Byakuya Kuchiki’s Bankai | A still from Bleach
Tite Kubo’s skills allow not only a spectacle to look at but also a story to engross oneself in completely. There are many who can achieve their bankai, such is the case with how close their bond is to their Zanpakuto. At the same time, there are those who are unable to achieve the same. Aizen is the biggest example of the same. Although he wasn’t able to achieve that, his abilities did not make him feel like he was lacking one.
- 5/14/2024
- by Adya Godboley
- FandomWire
Tite Kubo’s Bleach is one of the most unique stories because it is based around Soul Reapers who are trying to protect their Soul Society from impending doom while also maintaining peace on Earth. However, the story is not the only thing that is unique about Kubo’s magnum opus. The name of the series also has a unique connection that many fans don’t know.
Bleach Anime
Bleach as a name felt weird to a lot of fans as it did not have any direct reference to the vast variety of elements of the series. For example, Dragon Ball’s name references the magical orbs that give rise to a mysterious dragon who grants wishes. This is why Kubo once revealed how he came up with the name “Bleach” for his magnum opus.
But Bleach was not the first choice of the manga creator. He initially planned another...
Bleach Anime
Bleach as a name felt weird to a lot of fans as it did not have any direct reference to the vast variety of elements of the series. For example, Dragon Ball’s name references the magical orbs that give rise to a mysterious dragon who grants wishes. This is why Kubo once revealed how he came up with the name “Bleach” for his magnum opus.
But Bleach was not the first choice of the manga creator. He initially planned another...
- 5/14/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
Tite Kubo created many iconic characters in Bleach, but Kenpachi Zaraki took home the ‘baddest gym-rat’ trophy. The 11th Division Captain lived and breathed battles throughout the series and became one of the most coveted characters.
Despite being so popular, Zaraki did not appear nearly as much as people wanted to see him in the manga and anime. His battles were some of the most celebrated Bleach fights, each more restless than the last.
An old comment from Tite Kubo will give you more insight into the author’s relationship with this particular Shinigami.
Tite Kubo Regrets Kenpachi’s Complicated Haistyle
Kenpachi Zaraki in Bleach | Viz Media
In a character commentary, Tite Kubo did in 2004, he expressed his lament over Kenpachi Zaraki’s character design.
“Tied with Tousen Kaname, out of the Bleach characters, he has the hardest hair style to draw. I think I’ll continue to regret eternally...
Despite being so popular, Zaraki did not appear nearly as much as people wanted to see him in the manga and anime. His battles were some of the most celebrated Bleach fights, each more restless than the last.
An old comment from Tite Kubo will give you more insight into the author’s relationship with this particular Shinigami.
Tite Kubo Regrets Kenpachi’s Complicated Haistyle
Kenpachi Zaraki in Bleach | Viz Media
In a character commentary, Tite Kubo did in 2004, he expressed his lament over Kenpachi Zaraki’s character design.
“Tied with Tousen Kaname, out of the Bleach characters, he has the hardest hair style to draw. I think I’ll continue to regret eternally...
- 5/13/2024
- by Aaheli Pradhan
- FandomWire
In 2021, Bleach celebrated its 20th anniversary with a new art exhibition giving details about the series, its history, its progress over the years, and the overall success of Tite Kubo’s magnum opus. The art exhibition was opened on December 18, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan, and it was probably the biggest celebration of the Bleach franchise.
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To honor the legacy of Kubo and his masterpiece, other prominent manga creators from the industry also came together and shared their own artwork featuring the characters and events from the Bleach manga series. This was their way of congratulating Kubo on completing 20 years and still going strong with the latest adaptation of Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War.
While all the artworks from the manga creators had a lot of importance, the illustrations from Eiichiro Oda (One Piece) and Masashi Kishimoto (Naruto) held the most value, as all of them make up the “Big Three” of the anime industry,...
Bleach Anime
To honor the legacy of Kubo and his masterpiece, other prominent manga creators from the industry also came together and shared their own artwork featuring the characters and events from the Bleach manga series. This was their way of congratulating Kubo on completing 20 years and still going strong with the latest adaptation of Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War.
While all the artworks from the manga creators had a lot of importance, the illustrations from Eiichiro Oda (One Piece) and Masashi Kishimoto (Naruto) held the most value, as all of them make up the “Big Three” of the anime industry,...
- 5/13/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
Among the Soul Reapers in Bleach, their strongest power is their Bankai. A Bankai is the second form of the swords of these Soul Reapers called Zanpakuto, which is considered absolutely lethal and can only be used by the strongest characters in the series. Bleach has featured a lot of Bankai transformations over the years, and each of them is unique in its own way.
Shinji Hirako
However, there is one Bankai that is so terrifying that it has been banned from the Soul Society. This Bankai belongs to Shinji Hirako, who is the current captain of the 5th Division of Gotei 13. The name of his Bankai is Sakashima Yokoshima Happofusagari, and it is considered to be a big threat to Shinji’s enemies and his friends alike.
Tite Kubo, the creator of Bleach, once explained the reason behind Shinji Hirako’s Bankai being banned in the Soul Society in...
Shinji Hirako
However, there is one Bankai that is so terrifying that it has been banned from the Soul Society. This Bankai belongs to Shinji Hirako, who is the current captain of the 5th Division of Gotei 13. The name of his Bankai is Sakashima Yokoshima Happofusagari, and it is considered to be a big threat to Shinji’s enemies and his friends alike.
Tite Kubo, the creator of Bleach, once explained the reason behind Shinji Hirako’s Bankai being banned in the Soul Society in...
- 5/12/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
Often, the special ingredient behind a successful villain is a tera-jerker backstory. You can see it in My Hero Academia (Shigaraki), Naruto (Itachi Uchiha), and many other hit anime. Yet, Tite Kubo managed to create one of the biggest anime villains with absolutely no backstory.
Aizen, the slimy (and handsome) antagonist of Bleach, has conquered innumerable hearts. But how? Tite Kubo never gave him a proper backstory. No one knows why he has an evil mentality. Worst of all! You can’t even tell if you should sympathize with him or not. Turns out Kubo never gave much of an explanation for his intentions on purpose.
Tite Kubo Explains Why He Did Not Reveal Aizen’s Origin in Bleach Sosuke Aizen in Bleach
Villains become popular for two reasons: killer looks and heartbreaking backstory. While Bleach‘s Aizen definitely has the first, a backstory is nowhere to be found. Surely,...
Aizen, the slimy (and handsome) antagonist of Bleach, has conquered innumerable hearts. But how? Tite Kubo never gave him a proper backstory. No one knows why he has an evil mentality. Worst of all! You can’t even tell if you should sympathize with him or not. Turns out Kubo never gave much of an explanation for his intentions on purpose.
Tite Kubo Explains Why He Did Not Reveal Aizen’s Origin in Bleach Sosuke Aizen in Bleach
Villains become popular for two reasons: killer looks and heartbreaking backstory. While Bleach‘s Aizen definitely has the first, a backstory is nowhere to be found. Surely,...
- 5/11/2024
- by Aaheli Pradhan
- FandomWire
A healthy rivalry between manga creators is not a bad thing. But when this rivalry is seen between industry giants like Eiichiro Oda, the creator of One Piece, and Tite Kubo, the creator of Bleach, it creates a sense of tension between the fans of both series. In 2017, Kubo stated on a radio show that he was jealous of Oda and hated him.
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War
This led to a huge online feud between One Piece and Bleach fans, and since then, there has been a sense of hatred between the two fandoms. However, Oda, being the kind-hearted person he is, responded to Kubo’s remark with kindness. He even invited Kubo to drink on the 20th anniversary of the Bleach series.
Oda’s response to Kubo’s remark about hating the creator shocked One Piece fans, but it reflected on Oda’s kindness as a human being, and...
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War
This led to a huge online feud between One Piece and Bleach fans, and since then, there has been a sense of hatred between the two fandoms. However, Oda, being the kind-hearted person he is, responded to Kubo’s remark with kindness. He even invited Kubo to drink on the 20th anniversary of the Bleach series.
Oda’s response to Kubo’s remark about hating the creator shocked One Piece fans, but it reflected on Oda’s kindness as a human being, and...
- 5/10/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
The remake of Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece by Wit Studio has ignited the desires of another fandom, who are now also demanding an anime remake of their favorite series. The series in discussion is Bleach by Tite Kubo. After the announcement of the One Piece remake, Bleach fans are also hoping for an anime remake of Bleach.
Bleach, Ichigo Kurosaki
However, the fans are not the only ones who have been demanding a Bleach remake. Recently, it was revealed that the manga creator, Kubo, would also love to see a new anime adaptation of his magnum opus. Fans believe that the new technology will bring out a better Bleach world than what was shown in the previous anime series by Studio Pierrot.
Many even believe that Studio Pierrot’s anime adaptation was not justifiable to the brilliant storyline of Bleach manga and could have gone through certain improvements that...
Bleach, Ichigo Kurosaki
However, the fans are not the only ones who have been demanding a Bleach remake. Recently, it was revealed that the manga creator, Kubo, would also love to see a new anime adaptation of his magnum opus. Fans believe that the new technology will bring out a better Bleach world than what was shown in the previous anime series by Studio Pierrot.
Many even believe that Studio Pierrot’s anime adaptation was not justifiable to the brilliant storyline of Bleach manga and could have gone through certain improvements that...
- 5/10/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
Bleach is one of the Big Three of anime. Even though it did not reach the same popularity as Naruto and One Piece, it still played a crucial role in changing the course of the manga and anime industry for the better. Bleach revolves around Ichigo Kurosaki, who met a female shinigami, Rukia Kuchiki, and later became a substitute shinigami.
Tite Kubo did a great job with his magnum opus, but the fans always felt that the ending was rushed and could have been explored more. While most fans thought it was due to Shueisha forcing Kubo to wrap up the manga in a limited time, it was actually the mangaka who wanted the manga to end. The Thousand Year Blood War arc suffered a rushed ending.
Tite Kubo’s Personal Problem Led To Bleach’s Abrupt Ending Ichigo Kurosaki in the Fullbringer arc (Credit: Studio Pierrot)
Bleach was supposed...
Tite Kubo did a great job with his magnum opus, but the fans always felt that the ending was rushed and could have been explored more. While most fans thought it was due to Shueisha forcing Kubo to wrap up the manga in a limited time, it was actually the mangaka who wanted the manga to end. The Thousand Year Blood War arc suffered a rushed ending.
Tite Kubo’s Personal Problem Led To Bleach’s Abrupt Ending Ichigo Kurosaki in the Fullbringer arc (Credit: Studio Pierrot)
Bleach was supposed...
- 5/9/2024
- by Priyanko Chakraborty
- FandomWire
Naruto by Masashi Kishimoto, One Piece by Eiichiro Oda, and Bleach by Tite Kubo are the well-deserving Big Three of the anime and manga world. These three series form the foundation of Weekly Shonen Jump, and they have proven their worth with a strong fan base that has followed them for years.
Naruto in Naruto Shippuden
Although all three of them have their own respective qualities that define them and their popularity, fans have always debated which anime or manga among the three is considered to be the best. They have compared storylines, characters, attacks, animations, sales, fanbase, and much more, but everyone has their own opinions.
However, there is one aspect where Kishimoto’s Naruto has been better than One Piece and Bleach. The trait is overly sexualizing female characters. A post on X(Formerly Twitter) pointed out that both Oda and Kubo have been accused of being sexist...
Naruto in Naruto Shippuden
Although all three of them have their own respective qualities that define them and their popularity, fans have always debated which anime or manga among the three is considered to be the best. They have compared storylines, characters, attacks, animations, sales, fanbase, and much more, but everyone has their own opinions.
However, there is one aspect where Kishimoto’s Naruto has been better than One Piece and Bleach. The trait is overly sexualizing female characters. A post on X(Formerly Twitter) pointed out that both Oda and Kubo have been accused of being sexist...
- 4/30/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
As we have written on more than one occasion, the Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War anime is slowly heating up for its third part, which is scheduled to air sometime this year. We have also reported that the series is celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the anime’s premiere with a special exhibition in Japan, which is part of the preparation for the upcoming arc. Now, as we have said, the Bleach anime is on a break while the manga is officially over (although fans are hopeful that another arc might appear in the future), which is actually a great time to revisit the series as a whole and reveal some shocking and surprising information about how the series was created as a whole.
We know that Bleach started off as a small project, but it turned out to be one of the biggest manga in history, becoming a part of...
We know that Bleach started off as a small project, but it turned out to be one of the biggest manga in history, becoming a part of...
- 4/29/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
Bleach: Thousand Year Blood Year is continuously improving both animation and plotwise. When the anime first streamed after a long break, you could almost hear the bated breaths of fans. The anime’s voice actors took some time to warm up to the characters, but the result was still fabulous.
Johnny Yong Bosch, the English dub voice actor of Ichigo, has been vocal about his experience with the new installment. A heavy responsibility to please fans rests on his shoulders as he recounts how Bleach: Thousand Year Blood War is a revolutionary anime.
Johnny Yong Bosch on One of the Most Important Bleach Episodes
In an interview, the voice actor of Ichigo, Johnny Yong Bosch, talks about one of the most important episodes of Bleach: Tybw. In episode 13, The Blade is Me, Ichigo goes through a journey of self-discovery as his Zanpakuto is reforged.
Ichigo’s Zanpakuto | Bleach: Thousand Year Blood War
In the episode,...
Johnny Yong Bosch, the English dub voice actor of Ichigo, has been vocal about his experience with the new installment. A heavy responsibility to please fans rests on his shoulders as he recounts how Bleach: Thousand Year Blood War is a revolutionary anime.
Johnny Yong Bosch on One of the Most Important Bleach Episodes
In an interview, the voice actor of Ichigo, Johnny Yong Bosch, talks about one of the most important episodes of Bleach: Tybw. In episode 13, The Blade is Me, Ichigo goes through a journey of self-discovery as his Zanpakuto is reforged.
Ichigo’s Zanpakuto | Bleach: Thousand Year Blood War
In the episode,...
- 4/28/2024
- by Aaheli Pradhan
- FandomWire
It takes some authors decades to realize how to end their stories, while others know the ending from the very beginning; Tite Kubo falls in one of those categories. Endings and beginnings are two of the most complicated parts of a story, parts that if failed, would cause chaos or even failure of the projects that many put their hopes and dreams in.
Kaien scolding Rukia | Bleach Fandom
Bleach stands as one of the big three of the shonen genre and for good reason. The story progression had been one that many fans came to resonate with and the action imbued into the series was one that gave great competition as well as inspiration to other mangakas.
Suggested“He’s a genius”: Forget Tom Holland or Mark Ruffalo, Tite Kubo Might be the God of Spoilers After Shueisha Was Forced to Cut an Entire Part of His Interview
While...
Kaien scolding Rukia | Bleach Fandom
Bleach stands as one of the big three of the shonen genre and for good reason. The story progression had been one that many fans came to resonate with and the action imbued into the series was one that gave great competition as well as inspiration to other mangakas.
Suggested“He’s a genius”: Forget Tom Holland or Mark Ruffalo, Tite Kubo Might be the God of Spoilers After Shueisha Was Forced to Cut an Entire Part of His Interview
While...
- 4/28/2024
- by Adya Godboley
- FandomWire
Tite Kubo has always prided himself with the fact about how he takes his time in establishing a character so as to incorporate a response from the fans in a more positive direction. Bleach has an array of different characters that vary in personality, design, and overall individuality. When creating such distinctive characters, they almost become people of their own.
Ichigo Kurosaki in Bleach
That is not to say that some authors cannot have fun with what they have created. It is this creative freedom that many of the best mangakas and artists thrive on. Kubo also takes full advantage of such a situation, that too through the character of Toushirou Hitsugaya.
Suggested“He’s a genius”: Forget Tom Holland or Mark Ruffalo, Tite Kubo Might be the God of Spoilers After Shueisha Was Forced to Cut an Entire Part of His Interview
He, contrasting to his physical appearance,...
Ichigo Kurosaki in Bleach
That is not to say that some authors cannot have fun with what they have created. It is this creative freedom that many of the best mangakas and artists thrive on. Kubo also takes full advantage of such a situation, that too through the character of Toushirou Hitsugaya.
Suggested“He’s a genius”: Forget Tom Holland or Mark Ruffalo, Tite Kubo Might be the God of Spoilers After Shueisha Was Forced to Cut an Entire Part of His Interview
He, contrasting to his physical appearance,...
- 4/28/2024
- by Adya Godboley
- FandomWire
In an interview during the release of the second season of Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War, Tite Kubo, the creator of the series, made a grave mistake. He revealed some important information about the Bleach anime series, after which, Shueisha, the Japanese publishing company, was forced to cut an entire part of his interview.
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War
According to reports, Kubo shared some exclusive details about the captain of the 13th division of the Gotei 13, Jūshirō Ukitake, and his connection to Hell in the Bleach narrative. Although the connection between the two has already been discussed in the manga, Kubo must have revealed something extremely intriguing for Shueisha to take such a step.
The revelation was made by the interviewer, Chiaaki Matsuzawa who was interviewing Kubo for the Krew beInside special show on Jump Comics YouTube channel. She later pointed out that the part about Ukitake and Hell’s Phosphorus...
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War
According to reports, Kubo shared some exclusive details about the captain of the 13th division of the Gotei 13, Jūshirō Ukitake, and his connection to Hell in the Bleach narrative. Although the connection between the two has already been discussed in the manga, Kubo must have revealed something extremely intriguing for Shueisha to take such a step.
The revelation was made by the interviewer, Chiaaki Matsuzawa who was interviewing Kubo for the Krew beInside special show on Jump Comics YouTube channel. She later pointed out that the part about Ukitake and Hell’s Phosphorus...
- 4/26/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
Bleach fans have been eagerly awaiting the return of Ichigo in Bleach: Thousand Year Blood War, which has become a worldwide mega-hit. While the substitute shinigami made a smashing entrance in the first episode of the anime, the subsequent episodes have been focusing more on the Gotei 13 and the overarching villain of the series.
Yhwach, the Father of the Quincy, has successfully created a deep-seated fear of him in the minds of soul reapers. In every appearance, he gets more and more sinister. Going as far as wanting to destroy the Soul Society, so he can rule the three worlds.
So is it really a surprise to know that Yhwach is the most vocal character in Bleach: Thousand Year Blood War?
Which character has the most dialogue in Bleach: Thousand Year Blood War?
In an interview with Viz Media, Tite Kubo confessed that Yhwach has the most lines in Bleach: Thousand Year Blood War.
Yhwach, the Father of the Quincy, has successfully created a deep-seated fear of him in the minds of soul reapers. In every appearance, he gets more and more sinister. Going as far as wanting to destroy the Soul Society, so he can rule the three worlds.
So is it really a surprise to know that Yhwach is the most vocal character in Bleach: Thousand Year Blood War?
Which character has the most dialogue in Bleach: Thousand Year Blood War?
In an interview with Viz Media, Tite Kubo confessed that Yhwach has the most lines in Bleach: Thousand Year Blood War.
- 4/26/2024
- by Aaheli Pradhan
- FandomWire
When the Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War anime was first released in 2022, fans were so impressed by the series and the modifications that it made to the original storyline from Tite Kubo’s manga that the anime series was considered by many to be better than the Bleach manga. This was even admitted by Kubo himself.
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War
In an interview, Kubo revealed that the Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War anime did a better job of portraying the story and developing the presence of characters compared to the anime. He even pointed out the two characters who were not focused much on in the manga, but the anime did a good job of redeeming them with the help of voice actors.
The two characters in the discussion are Ryūnosuke Yuki and Shino Madarame, who served as the replacement for Zennosuke Kurumadani as the guardian of Karakura Town. Although these characters...
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War
In an interview, Kubo revealed that the Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War anime did a better job of portraying the story and developing the presence of characters compared to the anime. He even pointed out the two characters who were not focused much on in the manga, but the anime did a good job of redeeming them with the help of voice actors.
The two characters in the discussion are Ryūnosuke Yuki and Shino Madarame, who served as the replacement for Zennosuke Kurumadani as the guardian of Karakura Town. Although these characters...
- 4/25/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
Tite Kubo’s Bleach reignited the excitement among anime fans with the release of Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War in 2022. The series, which is considered to be one of the “Big Three,” has entered the anime world once again and has proved that it is still one of the best anime and manga series of all time.
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War
However, the series, compared to his predecessor, had a few changes that fans might not have noticed. While these changes did not affect the series in any way, they surely brought a new upgrade to the series. One such change was so discreet that even the creator of the series, Kubo, could not notice.
In an interview, Kubo mentioned that the voice of the protagonist, Kurosaki Ichigo, had changed a little, and he was not able to point it out. But his family was quick to grasp it and even mentioned it to him.
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War
However, the series, compared to his predecessor, had a few changes that fans might not have noticed. While these changes did not affect the series in any way, they surely brought a new upgrade to the series. One such change was so discreet that even the creator of the series, Kubo, could not notice.
In an interview, Kubo mentioned that the voice of the protagonist, Kurosaki Ichigo, had changed a little, and he was not able to point it out. But his family was quick to grasp it and even mentioned it to him.
- 4/23/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
Do you remember the very first moment when you realized a movie could be far more than just a brief, amiable diversion from the temporal slog of life as an extant human? That first moment you realized film could be art capable of providing a fully nourishing spiritual experience? That perhaps even made you want to become a filmmaker in order to provide that experience to someone else? Just as important: Do you recall the most recent movie that gave you that same feeling or fit of inspiration? Well, in this week’s Survey Says that’s just what we asked: What’s the first movie you saw that you considered a masterpiece… and the most recent?
Thirty-plus years of Film Independent Artist Development, of course, means access to the accumulated wisdom Film Independent Fellows. So with our latest query in hand, we took a trip down memory road to...
Thirty-plus years of Film Independent Artist Development, of course, means access to the accumulated wisdom Film Independent Fellows. So with our latest query in hand, we took a trip down memory road to...
- 4/22/2024
- by Film Independent
- Film Independent News & More
Bleach is the undeniable home of epic anime battles. Its effect is so ingrained in fans’ brains that you can’t read the word “Ban-kai” without pretending you are holding a deadly sword. Tite Kubo, the creator of the masterpiece, sat down for an interview with Shonen Jump to discuss some unusual details regarding Bleach characters.
While the interview began by answering light questions about Kisuke’s shop, Kubo’s favorite characters, and envying Kon’s carelessness; it soon delved into some deeper questions. Kubo talked about which characters he would like to see battling each other, and no, it’s not a villain showdown; rather, you can call it friendly fire.
Which characters does Tite Kubo want to see fighting each other in Bleach? Yamamoto Vs. Shunsui Kyoraku and Jushiro Ukitake | Bleach Fandom
In an interview with Shonen Jump, Tite Kubo was asked which characters he would want to see fighting each other.
While the interview began by answering light questions about Kisuke’s shop, Kubo’s favorite characters, and envying Kon’s carelessness; it soon delved into some deeper questions. Kubo talked about which characters he would like to see battling each other, and no, it’s not a villain showdown; rather, you can call it friendly fire.
Which characters does Tite Kubo want to see fighting each other in Bleach? Yamamoto Vs. Shunsui Kyoraku and Jushiro Ukitake | Bleach Fandom
In an interview with Shonen Jump, Tite Kubo was asked which characters he would want to see fighting each other.
- 4/22/2024
- by Aaheli Pradhan
- FandomWire
Tite Kubo works exceptionally well in carefully crafting his characters. Bleach does the job of creating well-built arcs, in-depth transitions, and deeper-understood characters. This makes it no surprise as to why his magnum opus is also amongst the big three shonen manga. Throughout the course of the series, there were many characters introduced as the arcs went on.
Ichigo Kurosaki in Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War
Kubo understands that introducing a character and developing a relationship between them and the audience takes time. Bleach has been gathering fans for over two decades now, taking in the masterpiece through both fresh and different perspectives. While many characters took their time to make an impression on the fans, one managed to surprise even Kubo with great importance.
Tite Kubo Broke a Pattern with One Bleach Character
During an interview at the San Diego Comic-Con in the past, Tite Kubo was asked about characters...
Ichigo Kurosaki in Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War
Kubo understands that introducing a character and developing a relationship between them and the audience takes time. Bleach has been gathering fans for over two decades now, taking in the masterpiece through both fresh and different perspectives. While many characters took their time to make an impression on the fans, one managed to surprise even Kubo with great importance.
Tite Kubo Broke a Pattern with One Bleach Character
During an interview at the San Diego Comic-Con in the past, Tite Kubo was asked about characters...
- 4/21/2024
- by Adya Godboley
- FandomWire
Tite Kubo has worked extremely hard on building the world of Bleach. From the Soul Reapers to the Quincies, each and every group and character has been given an in-depth insight for the fans. There are many arcs and the villains alongside them that stand apart in the most positive light. Despite their cruel intentions, these villains always find themselves becoming fan favorites.
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War
Throughout the series, there were many decisions made by Kubo that did not sit well with fans. While some they moved on from, others they couldn’t. His dedication to Bleach had been one that kept the mangaka going despite the constant debates the fans offered.
One such debate was regarding Ichigo’s camaraderie and alliances. Specifically his romantic relationships.
Tite Kubo had No Interest in Romance
During Tite Kubo’s visit to the San Diego Comic Con in the past, he was...
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War
Throughout the series, there were many decisions made by Kubo that did not sit well with fans. While some they moved on from, others they couldn’t. His dedication to Bleach had been one that kept the mangaka going despite the constant debates the fans offered.
One such debate was regarding Ichigo’s camaraderie and alliances. Specifically his romantic relationships.
Tite Kubo had No Interest in Romance
During Tite Kubo’s visit to the San Diego Comic Con in the past, he was...
- 4/21/2024
- by Adya Godboley
- FandomWire
Bleach returned with its Thousand Year Blood War arc after a whole decade, so no wonder fans were jumping in excitement when episode 1 of the mega-series aired. From the animation quality to the action scenes, fans observed each detail with hawk eyes.
So, when Ichigo’s voice sounded different from the past seasons, people were quick to pick it up. While there was a minor gap in the franchise itself, the real-life hiatus lasted ten years, during which the voices of the cast were sure to change.
In an interview with Viz Media, Tite Kubo explains why Ichigo sounds different and why it’s nothing to panic about.
Tite Kubo and Ichigo’s Voice Actor Discuss Voice Acting in Bleach: Thousand Year Blood War
Tite Kubo and Masakazu Morita, the voice actor of Ichigo, joined Viz Media for an interview to discuss Bleach, and the first thing on the plate was voice acting.
So, when Ichigo’s voice sounded different from the past seasons, people were quick to pick it up. While there was a minor gap in the franchise itself, the real-life hiatus lasted ten years, during which the voices of the cast were sure to change.
In an interview with Viz Media, Tite Kubo explains why Ichigo sounds different and why it’s nothing to panic about.
Tite Kubo and Ichigo’s Voice Actor Discuss Voice Acting in Bleach: Thousand Year Blood War
Tite Kubo and Masakazu Morita, the voice actor of Ichigo, joined Viz Media for an interview to discuss Bleach, and the first thing on the plate was voice acting.
- 4/19/2024
- by Aaheli Pradhan
- FandomWire
In March 2021, Bleach manga creator Tite Kubo and Jujutsu Kaisen creator Gege Akutami sat together for an interview, which was later published in the Jujutsu Kaisen official fan book. It was a historical moment for the manga world, as both creators are considered legends in the anime and manga industries.
Jujutsu Kaisen
The two discussed their respective series, their process, characters, and who their favorite character in each other’s series was. While they talked about it all, Kubo was asked about the female characters in Akutami’s Jujutsu Kaisen. Kubo gave a cryptic answer, which led many fans to believe that he was criticizing Akutami’s work.
When the interview was shared on the internet, fans were not happy with Kubo’s response, and they targeted him for not only criticizing the female characters in Jujutsu Kaisen but also for the Fan-Service art that he used to include in...
Jujutsu Kaisen
The two discussed their respective series, their process, characters, and who their favorite character in each other’s series was. While they talked about it all, Kubo was asked about the female characters in Akutami’s Jujutsu Kaisen. Kubo gave a cryptic answer, which led many fans to believe that he was criticizing Akutami’s work.
When the interview was shared on the internet, fans were not happy with Kubo’s response, and they targeted him for not only criticizing the female characters in Jujutsu Kaisen but also for the Fan-Service art that he used to include in...
- 4/19/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
In 2021, the creator of Jujutsu Kaisen, Gege Akutami, and the creator of Bleach, Tite Kubo, sat together for an interview and discussed their works. Akutami and Kubo are some of the biggest names in the anime and manga industry as their works have been a source of entertainment for millions of people.
Jujutsu Kaisen
During the interview, the creators talked about how they got into the world of manga and what inspired them to create Bleach and Jujutsu Kaisen. Akutami has been quite vocal about the influence of Bleach and Kubo on their work, but according to them, they have only been using Kubo’s work for inspiration and are not imitating them in any way.
Also, during the interview, Akutami explained the difference between being influenced and straight-up copying someone’s work and why Bleach is the last manga that anyone must copy.
Gege Akutami Talks About Bleach’s...
Jujutsu Kaisen
During the interview, the creators talked about how they got into the world of manga and what inspired them to create Bleach and Jujutsu Kaisen. Akutami has been quite vocal about the influence of Bleach and Kubo on their work, but according to them, they have only been using Kubo’s work for inspiration and are not imitating them in any way.
Also, during the interview, Akutami explained the difference between being influenced and straight-up copying someone’s work and why Bleach is the last manga that anyone must copy.
Gege Akutami Talks About Bleach’s...
- 4/14/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
There are always some mangas and anime that help pave the way for other artists; Eiichiro Oda and Jujutsu Kaisen writer Gege Akutami understand that very well. On one hand, most of the big works have a touch of Dragon Ball in them, with Akira Toriyama having a hand in inspiring these artists. For Akutami though, the credit goes to Tite Kubo, the creator of Bleach.
Yuta Okkotsu in Jujutsu Kaisen
The writer has never tried hiding the fact that the big three are perhaps the blueprints and stepping stones for other mangakas to learn from. However, in their opinion, there is another perspective that comes into play.
Suggested“He looks like an ordinary person”: Gege Akutami Took Inspiration from a Naruto Villain When Creating Kenjaku’s Unique Cursed Technique
With enough observation, one can understand just what may have inspired an author to write their heart out. Whether...
Yuta Okkotsu in Jujutsu Kaisen
The writer has never tried hiding the fact that the big three are perhaps the blueprints and stepping stones for other mangakas to learn from. However, in their opinion, there is another perspective that comes into play.
Suggested“He looks like an ordinary person”: Gege Akutami Took Inspiration from a Naruto Villain When Creating Kenjaku’s Unique Cursed Technique
With enough observation, one can understand just what may have inspired an author to write their heart out. Whether...
- 4/14/2024
- by Adya Godboley
- FandomWire
Gege Akutami is a genius with a pen and paper. Coming up with plots and arcs dark enough to twist the fans’ hearts and creating characters with fame so massive that the world knows about Jujutsu Kaisen perhaps even without knowing what it is. Whether one is an anime fan or not, the very concept of what the series is has been familiarised to the common public.
Gojo, Geto, Shoko | Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 Ep 3
There have always been references to various different sources all over the series. Whether they are from pop culture or other mangas, Jujutsu Kaisen is a compilation of all that fans love and hate at the same time.
SUGGESTEDDespite Hating Gojo, Gege Akutami is Treating Itadori Worse than Any Other Jujutsu Kaisen Character
One of the biggest inspirations for the manga happens to be Bleach. Tite Kubo’s masterpiece became the reason why Akutami even got into manga art.
Gojo, Geto, Shoko | Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 Ep 3
There have always been references to various different sources all over the series. Whether they are from pop culture or other mangas, Jujutsu Kaisen is a compilation of all that fans love and hate at the same time.
SUGGESTEDDespite Hating Gojo, Gege Akutami is Treating Itadori Worse than Any Other Jujutsu Kaisen Character
One of the biggest inspirations for the manga happens to be Bleach. Tite Kubo’s masterpiece became the reason why Akutami even got into manga art.
- 4/13/2024
- by Adya Godboley
- FandomWire
Helmed by the mastermind mangakas Tite Kubo sensei and Masashi Kishimoto sensei, Bleach and Naruto are undoubtedly two of the greatest manga/anime projects of all time. With an uncountable fan following continuing to keep the fame of both projects, both of these have managed to leave their viewers amused and satisfied to the core with their brilliantly captivating storylines.
(L-r): Naruto vs. Bleach: Which one is better?
But while many would say there’s no comparison between the two, a sect of people still can’t help but point out that Kubo sensei’s saga is better than Kishimoto sensei’s. The reason? Well, there are one too many, considering how this sect hasn’t hesitated to throw major shade at Kishimoto sensei for obvious story flaws.
Bleach is Superior to Naruto? That’s What Fans are Saying!
Although both have incredibly successful fame and admirably fascinating storylines,...
(L-r): Naruto vs. Bleach: Which one is better?
But while many would say there’s no comparison between the two, a sect of people still can’t help but point out that Kubo sensei’s saga is better than Kishimoto sensei’s. The reason? Well, there are one too many, considering how this sect hasn’t hesitated to throw major shade at Kishimoto sensei for obvious story flaws.
Bleach is Superior to Naruto? That’s What Fans are Saying!
Although both have incredibly successful fame and admirably fascinating storylines,...
- 4/12/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
Japanese singer Aoi Kubo released her new digital single song "Iro no Naka" ("Among the Colors") on April 6, and her official YouTube channel has also started streaming a lyric video for the song. The lyrical tune is now featured as the ending theme for the spring 2024 TV anime Tonari no Yokai-san . Aoi Kubo "Iro no Naka" lyric video Aoi Kubo made her singer debut in August 2020 when she was 15. Her fragile and clear voice has been resonating with people of all ages as a "healing voice." Her 2023 song "Sasakure" was used as the ending theme for the TV anime The Yuzuki Family's Four Sons . "I am very happy to have been chosen to sing the ending theme song for 'Tonari no Yokai-san,'" Kubo said on the anime's official website . "'Iro no Naka" is a song that I created after reading the original manga. I love the world view where everyone has the same heart,...
- 4/9/2024
- by Mikikazu Komatsu
- Crunchyroll
Jujutsu Kaisen’s popularity has reached every corner of the world. It has become the most demanded show in 2024. Season 2 was a massive success, and fans are eagerly waiting for season 3. The anime has garnered millions of fans worldwide, along with several celebrities like Megan Thee Stallion and BTS. It is fair to say that other mangaka also follow Gege Akutami’s magnum opus.
Tite Kube, the creator of Bleach, is also a massive fan of Jujutsu Kaisen. They interviewed each other a few years back, and it was one of the best interviews between two mangaka. Gege Akutami has openly mentioned that they were inspired by Bleach and became a mangaka. They exchanged a lot of experiences, but the highlight of the session was Tite Kubo’s favorite quote from Jujutsu Kaisen.
Tite Kubo’s Favorite Jujutsu Kaisen Quote Is A Hidden Gem Jujutsu Kaisen (Credit: Mappa)
In 2021, Gege...
Tite Kube, the creator of Bleach, is also a massive fan of Jujutsu Kaisen. They interviewed each other a few years back, and it was one of the best interviews between two mangaka. Gege Akutami has openly mentioned that they were inspired by Bleach and became a mangaka. They exchanged a lot of experiences, but the highlight of the session was Tite Kubo’s favorite quote from Jujutsu Kaisen.
Tite Kubo’s Favorite Jujutsu Kaisen Quote Is A Hidden Gem Jujutsu Kaisen (Credit: Mappa)
In 2021, Gege...
- 4/7/2024
- by Priyanko Chakraborty
- FandomWire
Dragon Ball has established it as one of the most iconic anime ever. Akira Toriyama’s magnum opus has inspired a generation of mangaka who took up the profession after watching the popular manga series break record after record. Unfortunately, the icon, Akira Toriyama, passed away on March 1, 2024, leaving a hole within fans.
The entire world was grief-stricken and paid respect to the late great mangaka. The people who were inspired by him paid him respect through their magnum opus. Kohei Horikoshi, the creator of My Hero Academia, is the latest one to pay respect to him in his creative way. Fans could easily identify Kohei Horikoshi’s craftiness after the release of My Hero Academia Volume 40.
Kohei Horikoshi Got Creative In Paying Respect To Akira Toriyama Kohei Horikoshi (Credit: San Diego Comic-Con 2018)
Kohei Horikoshi’s magnum opus is slowly approaching its end, with the final battle between the protagonists...
The entire world was grief-stricken and paid respect to the late great mangaka. The people who were inspired by him paid him respect through their magnum opus. Kohei Horikoshi, the creator of My Hero Academia, is the latest one to pay respect to him in his creative way. Fans could easily identify Kohei Horikoshi’s craftiness after the release of My Hero Academia Volume 40.
Kohei Horikoshi Got Creative In Paying Respect To Akira Toriyama Kohei Horikoshi (Credit: San Diego Comic-Con 2018)
Kohei Horikoshi’s magnum opus is slowly approaching its end, with the final battle between the protagonists...
- 3/30/2024
- by Priyanko Chakraborty
- FandomWire
Fans of the Gushing over Magical Girls manga series should prepare for some bad news, as it has been announced that the manga is going on an indefinite hiatus, the publishers confirmed on Friday. The manga debuted on March 29, 2019, and as of the time of writing, a total of 11 volumes have been released. The manga is written and illustrated by Akihiro Ononaka, and it seems that the author’s health is the reason for the hiatus. It has been confirmed that Ononaka is suffering from an unspecified health issue, and until that clears up, the manga will be on a hiatus. No return date has been specified, as the publishers said that they would update us as soon as a return date is set.
This is nothing strange in the world of manga and anime, especially when we’re dealing with lesser-known titles. Sure, major authors such as Oda, Akutami,...
This is nothing strange in the world of manga and anime, especially when we’re dealing with lesser-known titles. Sure, major authors such as Oda, Akutami,...
- 3/17/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
Tite Kubo’s Bleach is going through a proper renaissance in recent years and is once again one of the most talked-about anime series in the world. While it was part of the “Big Three” alongside Oda’s One Piece and Kishimoto’s Naruto, Bleach abruptly ended in 2012 before the final arc of the manga was adapted; the manga had also abruptly ended because of Kubo’s health issues. Ten years after the ending of the “Fullbringer Arc”, the Bleach anime continued with the Thousand-Year Blood War Arc, which is one of the hit anime series at the moment.
While the anime is awaiting the premiere of its third cour of episodes, the franchise is celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the anime’s premiere with a special exhibition that is to be held at the Yokohama Landmark Tower in Yokohama, Japan from April 26, 2024 to May 26, 2024. The exhibition will be titled...
While the anime is awaiting the premiere of its third cour of episodes, the franchise is celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the anime’s premiere with a special exhibition that is to be held at the Yokohama Landmark Tower in Yokohama, Japan from April 26, 2024 to May 26, 2024. The exhibition will be titled...
- 3/16/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
One of the most valued talents in the manga and animation worlds had recently passed away and it has shocked everyone. The creator of the Dragon Ball series, Akira Toriyama, passed away on March 1, 2024, at the age of 68 due to an acute subdural hematoma. Capsule Corporation Tokyo and Bird Studio, his manga and design production studio, verified his passing on Friday.
Akira Toriyama (credits @YouTube: Mastar)
Dragon Ball has had an immeasurable impact on not only Japanese entertainment but also global mainstream culture. A flood of tributes from Toriyama’s fellow manga writers were published on the internet, paying homage to Toriyama and the influence that his creative works had on the lives of others.
The manga creator who had a major influence on the anime and manga industries was honored by numerous well-known manga creators, including Eiichiro Oda and Masashi Kishimoto. Along with that, the creator of Bleach, Tite Kubo...
Akira Toriyama (credits @YouTube: Mastar)
Dragon Ball has had an immeasurable impact on not only Japanese entertainment but also global mainstream culture. A flood of tributes from Toriyama’s fellow manga writers were published on the internet, paying homage to Toriyama and the influence that his creative works had on the lives of others.
The manga creator who had a major influence on the anime and manga industries was honored by numerous well-known manga creators, including Eiichiro Oda and Masashi Kishimoto. Along with that, the creator of Bleach, Tite Kubo...
- 3/10/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
Bleach is considered to be one of the Big Three of Shonen anime, along with One Piece and Naruto. Tite Kubo did an amazing job with the characters. After a long hiatus, Bleach returned with its final season, Thousand Year Blood War arc. Even though Tite Kubo is such a legendary mangaka, there is a particular manga that was difficult for him to understand initially.
Gege Akutami’s magnum opus, Jujutsu Kaisen, is an anime that was difficult for the Bleach creator to understand. The latter faced problems with understanding the power scaling between characters and how Cursed Energy worked. However, with the introduction of Grade One sorcerer Nanami Kento, it became easier for him to understand the entire concept.
Nanami Kento’s Cursed Energy 101 Cleared Everyone’s Doubt Tite Kubo (Source: Aaron)
Recently, Tite Kubo and Gege Akutami were part of an interview. They talked about each other’s anime,...
Gege Akutami’s magnum opus, Jujutsu Kaisen, is an anime that was difficult for the Bleach creator to understand. The latter faced problems with understanding the power scaling between characters and how Cursed Energy worked. However, with the introduction of Grade One sorcerer Nanami Kento, it became easier for him to understand the entire concept.
Nanami Kento’s Cursed Energy 101 Cleared Everyone’s Doubt Tite Kubo (Source: Aaron)
Recently, Tite Kubo and Gege Akutami were part of an interview. They talked about each other’s anime,...
- 3/2/2024
- by Priyanko Chakraborty
- FandomWire
The official website for Rock Musical Bleach ~Arrancar the Beginning~ . a new show from the rock musical adaptation project based on Tite Kubo's internationally popular series, has updated with a teaser visual featuring its three main cast members — Rui Kihara as Ichigo Kurosaki, Hiroki Hyakuna as Ulquiorra Cifer, and Takuya Uehara as Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez. Based on theme of "Rock and Swordplay," Rock Musical Bleach has performed since August of 2005. Rock Musical Bleach ~Arrancar the Beginning~ will be the project's first show in eight years since Rock Musical Bleach 〜Mouhitotsu no Chijou〜 in the summer of 2016. The two-part new show is based on the manga's Arrancar arc, and ~Arrancar the Beginning~ is its first part. It is scheduled to perform at The Galaxy Theater in Tokyo from May 12 to 26, 2024, then at the Cool Japan Park Osaka WW Hall in Osaka from May 31 to June 2, 2024. After various advance sales from February...
- 2/26/2024
- by Mikikazu Komatsu
- Crunchyroll
Amazon’s Masters Of The Universe film may finally have a director, with Bumblebee and Kubo And The Two Strings’ Travis Knight said to be in ‘final negotiations.’
Tinseltown trade outlets often talk about actors and filmmakers ‘circling’ movie projects and deals, as though they’re little kestrels hovering about looking for their lunch.
The kestrel in question here is Travis Knight, who most recently directed the Transformers spin-off Bumblebee for Paramount Pictures. According to Deadline’s exclusive, Knight’s in “final talks” with Amazon MGM Studios to direct the latest film adaptation of Masters Of The Universe, based on the 1980s animated series and toy line of the same name.
Knight clearly has strong ideas for the film, with Deadline’s sources saying the filmmaker showed up at the studio’s offices with a presentation which laid out his take on He-Man. That presentation impressed Amazon MGM bosses enough...
Tinseltown trade outlets often talk about actors and filmmakers ‘circling’ movie projects and deals, as though they’re little kestrels hovering about looking for their lunch.
The kestrel in question here is Travis Knight, who most recently directed the Transformers spin-off Bumblebee for Paramount Pictures. According to Deadline’s exclusive, Knight’s in “final talks” with Amazon MGM Studios to direct the latest film adaptation of Masters Of The Universe, based on the 1980s animated series and toy line of the same name.
Knight clearly has strong ideas for the film, with Deadline’s sources saying the filmmaker showed up at the studio’s offices with a presentation which laid out his take on He-Man. That presentation impressed Amazon MGM bosses enough...
- 2/14/2024
- by Ryan Lambie
- Film Stories
Travis Knight just may have the power.
The Laika CEO and part-time filmmaker is in early talks to direct the long-in-the-works live-action adaptation of Masters of the Universe for Amazon MGM Studios, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.
Knight isn’t coming alone. Chris Butler, a longtime Knight and Laika collaborator who wrote and co-directed ParaNorman and wrote Kubo and the Two Strings, among other projects, has been brought on to rewrite the script. Over the years the project had drafts from David Callaham and Aaron and Adam Nee.
Escape Artists’ Todd Black and Jason Blumenthal, who have been with the projects for decades, are producing along with Mattel’s Robbie Brenner.
Amazon MGM had no comment.
Hollywood has long been trying to get the toy line centered on Prince Adam, the young man who becomes the muscular He-Man once he gets the Power Sword in his hands and says the words,...
The Laika CEO and part-time filmmaker is in early talks to direct the long-in-the-works live-action adaptation of Masters of the Universe for Amazon MGM Studios, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.
Knight isn’t coming alone. Chris Butler, a longtime Knight and Laika collaborator who wrote and co-directed ParaNorman and wrote Kubo and the Two Strings, among other projects, has been brought on to rewrite the script. Over the years the project had drafts from David Callaham and Aaron and Adam Nee.
Escape Artists’ Todd Black and Jason Blumenthal, who have been with the projects for decades, are producing along with Mattel’s Robbie Brenner.
Amazon MGM had no comment.
Hollywood has long been trying to get the toy line centered on Prince Adam, the young man who becomes the muscular He-Man once he gets the Power Sword in his hands and says the words,...
- 2/13/2024
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Mattel’s Masters of the Universe movie hasn’t had the easiest path, but the long-in-development project has taken a big step forward as Deadline reports that Bumblebee director Travis Knight is in final negotiations to helm the movie.
Although Deadline cautions that the deal is still coming together, the report states that Knight was the only director in the mix to give an in-person presentation, which made him the top choice for the gig. Chris Butler will rewrite the script from the previous draft penned by David Callaham, Aaron and Adam Nee. The project was previously set up at Netflix, but the streaming service scrapped the project last summer. It was later reported that the movie could find a new home at Amazon MGM Studios, and according to Deadline, they’re now in final negotiations for the rights.
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Aaron and...
Although Deadline cautions that the deal is still coming together, the report states that Knight was the only director in the mix to give an in-person presentation, which made him the top choice for the gig. Chris Butler will rewrite the script from the previous draft penned by David Callaham, Aaron and Adam Nee. The project was previously set up at Netflix, but the streaming service scrapped the project last summer. It was later reported that the movie could find a new home at Amazon MGM Studios, and according to Deadline, they’re now in final negotiations for the rights.
Related Twister 2: Dan Trachtenberg not directing the sequel
Aaron and...
- 2/13/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
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