Follow us on Google News
Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed
Tite Kubo’s creative genius knows no bounds.Bleachrules the world as one of the top shonen mangas, rightfully adorning the crown in the big three. The work put in the series, whether it be of the manga or the anime, has always shown tremendous depth of characters and their intricate designs. With patience and understanding comes mastery of one’s craft.
However, there are always limitations to one’s imagination. These can be of one’s own accord or due to external factors. Either way, they have an impact on the story and how it progresses. There is a clear difference betweenBleachand theThousand-Year Blood War.If it were only about the improved art skills, then the tale wouldn’t be so different and better liked. For the same, Tite Kubo knew he had to put his foot down.
Tite Kubo’s Restriction with Bleach
Tite Kubohas seen the growth ofBleachas a manga and as an anime. He’s seen the difference those two have and understood every stroke and frame that changes. Anime and manga are different mediums. Naturally, the storytelling process also differs. This wasn’t something Kubo was rather fond of, but he did not mind-bending his style too.
I think I started drawing the Thousand-Year Blood War around the time it was decided that the original anime series would end. While the series was airing on television, I was drawing the manga with television guidelines and restrictions in mind. So I didn’t go all out for various things, like the battle scenes.
During the Creator Interview forBleach: Thousand-Year Blood War’spremiere in 2022 (viaYouTube), the author spoke up about the changes he saw taking place from the initial series to the latest one. He opened up about how when writingBleach,he was working with the ongoing anime and thus restricting his own creativity.
“I wanted to match their weapon to the kimono”: Bankai Might Have Never Existed if Tite Kubo Had Gone With His Original Plan for Bleach
There are limations that cannot be overlooked in an anime adaptation and so he incorporated those in his manga as well. While he wasn’t fond of the idea, he did not see much issue in agreeing to such a method, even if it meant compromising on his battle sequences.
Tite Kubo’s Shackles Get Removed
Tite Kubo took the liberty of making drastic creative decisions withBleach: Thousand-Year Blood War.He knew that if the arc would be any different from the previous ones, he had to let go of the shackles binding him to the anime world and finally submit to his true potential.
But I drew the Thousand-Year Blood War arc without having to worry about any of that. Instead, I was worried the scenes might be too heavy if it was ever animated. And I didn’t want them to be cut from the anime.
With the arc, he had only one condition, no limitations to how great the battle sequences could be. Even though they could become difficult to animate, or more gruesome than what fans are used to, he took the risk. Moreover, the compromise wasn’t to come for the anime adaptation either.
Even Gege Akutami Admits Bleach Creator Tite Kubo’s Favorite Jujutsu Kaisen Character Was a “Turning Point” for the Series
Instead, much like how Kubo bent to the anime’s needs, now the anime was to bend to his needs. His faith in Studio Pierrot remained with the fact that they would adhere to what the story told without making any changes to the heavy scenes.
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood Waris available to watch on Hulu.
Adya Godboley
Anime Content Manager
Articles Published :1879
Adya Godboley is the Anime Content Lead at FandomWire with over 1800 published articles. She is a Rotten Tomatoes-certified critic with a background in literature. From The Case Study of Vanitas to Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint, her anime knowledge is one she’s gathered with years of experience. She also enjoys Marvel, DC and Superhero media with her works having been recognized by prominent figures such as Dwayne Johnson, Abby Trott and the Blood of Zeus creators.
More from Adya Godboley
EXCLUSIVE: Stephen Trumble Dives Into the Inspiration Behind Batman: Broken Promise
To Be Hero X Episode 18 Review: Little Johnny’s Trust Comes with the Price to Pay
To Be Hero X Episode 17 Review: Little Johnny’s Arc Is a Little Too Tainted By Spoilers
Recommended
These 5 Monster Horror Shows Are Like Alien: Earth, but Better
Brandon Sanderson’s ‘Isles of the Emberdark’ Ending Explained
Aubrey Plaza Says This Miles Teller Horror Movie Defined Her Grief After Husband’s Death
Tobey Maguire And Andrew Garfield’s Spider-Man Era Dies In 2027: Reports
George Lucas vs. Steven Spielberg: The Ultimate Showdown of Hollywood’s Richest Directors
Good Boy Filmmaker Reacts To Keanu Reeves’ Film While His Trailer Triggers Odd Query
