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Bleach: Thousand Year Blood Waris currently making waves online despite the long anxious delay of 10 years. Ichigo’s comeback was met with positive feedback, earning widespread applause for its improved animation and refined picture quality.Bleach TYBWfocuses on the conflict between the Soul Society and the Wandenreich, a hidden Quincy faction.
After Sōsuke Aizen’s defeat, Yhwach sees an opportunity to reshape the Soul Society and eliminate the Soul King. Yhwach is the primary antagonist of theTYBWarc and one of the most terrifying villains in the Bleach storyline. Yhwach goes by many names—Your Majesty, Father of the Quincy, Emperor of the Wandenreich.
Bleach recently marked its 20th anniversary, leaving many fans nostalgic about the recent official tribute video. The special commemorative video has reignited discussions about the beloved anime’s potential for a remake. With the hype around Aizen’s return in theBleachremake, fans are debating who the better antagonist is: Aizen or Yhwach.
How Tite Kubo Crafted Yhwach as One of the Top Shonen Villains, Surpassing Aizen’s Impact
For decades,Bleachhas stood as thepillar of the Big Threeand is recognized as one of the greats, on par withOne PieceandNaruto.Bleach‘s last episode aired back in 2014. Naturally, many fans felt the anime wouldn’t return, especially when the epilogue felt pleasing.
With the teaser of Grimmjow inTYBWPart 3’s trailer,fans are eager to seeIchigo’s return and hisshowdownwith Yhwach. Season 2 focused on highlighting each Zero Squad’s members, with Ichibē Hyōsube emerging victorious against Yhwach.
However, Tite Kubo has some unique plans to unfold in Part 3 with Yhwachagain overcoming his doomed fate. InTYBW, fans learn that Yhwach’s actions are guided by desperation and grief after living according to the rules of the world.
Although Yhwach is presented as a formidable foe, many fans may not realize his connections to the classic Bleach series. Fans who aren’t up to date with the manga found a sheer resemblance betweenYhwach and Old Man Zangetsu.
Back in the classic series, fans remember Ichigo encountering the old spirit that resided inside Ichigo’s inner world and was later revealed to be Ichigo’s Zanpakuto.
Old Man Zangetsu is actually the manifestation of his Quincy powers, which Ichigo inherited from his mother. This also explains why Yhwach bore such a strong resemblance to Zangetsu, as the spirit is based on the Quincy King’s appearance during the war a thousand years prior.
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It’s now revealed thatTite Kubohad been hinting at the show’s main antagonist from the very beginning, catching everyone by surprise. Kubo deserves recognition for crafting the best villain connections in the shonen genre, surpassing even those inOne PieceandNaruto.
Masakazu Morita Opens Up About the Challenges Faced DuringBleach: TYBW
Tite Kubo’sBleachearned its spot in the Big Three of shonen anime thanks to the mangaka’s breathtaking narrative. Similar to Luffy and Naruto, Ichigo has also left a lasting impression in the community,captivating several fanswith his character.
Because of Morita’s persistence in capturing every emotion of Ichigo, the voice actor constantly explores new creativeways to add more depth to Tite Kubo’s creation. Amid Kurosaki’s immense popularity, Masakazu Morita once revealed hisinitial struggles with voicing IchigoinTYBWArc. Morita revealed he didn’t struggle with voicing Ichigo back in classicBleach; however, the voice actor couldn’t cope with Kurosaki’s personality inTYBW.
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Interestingly, all such challenges helped thevoice actor grow closer to his fictional characterand uncover an unexpected similarity between himself and Ichigo. Fortunately, Tite Kubo was always there to lend a helping hand to Ichigo’s voice actor, a support Morita deeply appreciated.
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.
