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Tite Kubo stands underappreciated when it comes to his literary genius in writing villains. Decades back, he gave us one of the most menacing, cold, and calculating antagonists in his seriesBleach.
WithThousand-Year Blood War, the series widened the scope for multiple villains. As for Aizen, the mangaka must avoid associating the character with a key element.
Not only does the element isolate the character from his villainy but deems him outlandish in the worst way. It stands in contrast to Kishimoto’s treatment of the villains in the series.
Tite Kubo would fail Aizen’s character with this aspect
One of the key features ofTite Kubo’sseries is the dark, gloomy, and ever-present aspect of death. His exploration of unsettling and disturbing themes sets the series apart from its contemporaries. This fits perfectly with the characters’ moral conflicts and ideologies.
Frequently, the manga has beendeemed borderline Seinenfor its deranged themes. The mapping of depravity along with blood and gore is another aspect of the series which is what makes it remarkable. But most of all, his writing of evil and foreboding is a cherry on the cake.
A perfect example of this is the mangaka’s characterization ofSosuke Aizen. The former captain of the 5th Division of Gotei 13 is more than a cunning mastermind. His cold, calculating, and scheming persona, coupled with his wit and strength, make him a perfect villain.
His zest for power, along with his pursuits, reflects pure evil. It contrasts withMayuri Kurotsuchi’s maniacalyet sadistic persona. which is why Kubo would fail the character in this aspect.
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Redditorswere dividedregarding the character getting a Redemption arc and this is how most users responded.
In all honesty, it would be completely outlandish if the mangaka were to give him redemption. Considering his cold and calculating personality, the idea of redemption would be like chalk and cheese.
As a user pointed out, Kishimoto’s treatment of villains “neutered” them fits perfectly withBleach. In this scenario, the character’s possible redemption contrasts with Kishimoto’s humanization of his antagonists.
Masashi Kishimoto’s humanization of villains inNaruto
Be it Obito or Pain,Masashi Kishimotoleft no stone unturned in humanizing the villains in his series. Being the seasoned mangaka he is, his writing of antagonists is what gives a unique flair to his series.
By doing so, he evens the playing field especially when it comes to the exploration of loss and suffering. The series is set in a universe where child soldiers partake in perilous tasks and missions. Not only that, the villains and their backstories offer a rather realistic take on life.
The humanization and redemption aspect of villains inNarutois far-fetched from reality. And while empathy and compassion offer solace to the villains, it seeks to invalidate their struggles. Kishimoto’s villains are different from Kubo’s antagonists.
In the manner of their goals, pursuits, and ambitions, they are rather rooted in reality as opposed to megalomaniacs and power-hungry individuals. There are, however, parallels between both series in terms of their exploration of morality.
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Both series have borderline creepy and maniacal scientists along with morally corrupt and greyscale characters. To add to that, while redemption seems interesting it would strip Kubo’s villains of their authenticity in most aspects.
BleachandNarutoare available for streaming on Crunchyroll. Both manga are available for reading on Viz Media.
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.
