“I just find it so sad people belittle him for the ending”: Tite Kubo’s Crucial Role in Bleach: Thousand- Year Blood War Can be the Closure Bleach Fans Have Been Looking For After the Rushed Ending

Bleach is one of the Big 3 of Jump’s Shonen along with One
Piece and Naruto. After a ten-year hiatus in 2012, the series made its comeback with its sequel Thousand Year Blood War. This also marked Tite Kubo’s return as a manga artist. But there’s more to it than meets the eye.

Ichigo in Bleach: Thousand Year Blood War | Credit: Studio Pierrot

Moreover, the sequel has a lot to offer. Thousand Year Blood War not only looks promising but stays true to its core storyline. Besides that, the author’s involvement and insights in the project do justice to his work and make sure that the arcs are well put. This restores the fans’ faith and gives them a much-needed closure.

Fans respond to Tite Kubo’s involvement in the Bleach sequel

Bleach is a popular supernatural Shonen manga written by Tite Kubo. While it is considered ‘weak’ among the Big 3 of Shonen anime, it is more complex and well-put in terms of its storyline and characters. From character development to supernatural elements, Kubo sensei’s manga differs from its contemporaries. 

Ichigo in Thousand Year Blood War | Credits: Studio Pierrot

Kubo’s deteriorating health because of the overworked schedules led to the series’ hiatus. Initially, several fans blamed the author for the abrupt and inconclusive ending, oblivious to the real reason behind this decision. In a recent turn of events, the fanbase offered support to the author and welcomed his return as a mangaka.

Most fans expressed their support and delight at Tite Kubo’s involvement in the process on Twitter. A user shared their disappointment regarding people’s disregard for Kubo’s hard work and his health in this tweet.

The sequel will incorporate more depth regarding the backstories of the characters. This Twitter user hinted at Ichigo’s Bankai and Aizen’s scenes being included in the Thousand Year Blood War.

The support and recognition by fans for the series’ comeback is truly refreshing. The sequel has a lot to offer in terms of storyline, character development, additional arcs, and the author’s creative liberty. 

Bleach: Thousand Year Blood War underlines Tite Kubo’s creative liberty

Bleach: Thousand Year Blood War‘s premiere in 2022 marked the comeback of the iconic and popular series after its ten-year hiatus. It also celebrated the author’s comeback as a manga artist. The sequel offers the author more creative freedom and liberty through his involvement.   

Rukia Kuchiki’s Bankai in Bleach: Thousand Year Blood War: Credit: Studio Pierrot

From power-packed action sequences to the storyline, Studio Pierrot stuck to the author’s core ideas and vision. This move to maintain authenticity also underscores the faith and respect that both author and animators hold for each other.

The sequel navigates the Quincy Blood War arc highlighting character growth and shocking plot twists. With Studio Pierrot’s superior animation quality and the author’s insights and storyline, the sequel is more than promising. The author’s involvement and recognition as a manga artist are well-received by the viewers and readers. 

Bleach: Thousand Year Blood War is available for streaming on Crunchyroll

Written by Himanshi Jeswani

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An avid reader and writer traversing around the world of anime, manga and all that jazz.