Bleach Thousand-Year Blood War anime ends to 'perfect' fan reactions
The anime adaptation of the Thousand-Year Blood War arc concluded with early reactions calling it a perfect ending.
The final episode of Bleach's climactic arc has aired, and fans are celebrating what they describe as a flawless conclusion. The original manga ended in 2016 with a rushed, widely panned finish.
Creator Tite Kubo was forced to cut it short due to health issues. This time, Kubo oversaw some major changes to the anime adaptation.
He got a second chance to land the story properly. Bleach is one of Japan's big three manga alongside One Piece and Naruto.
The anime is credited with helping drive global anime popularity. The series follows Ichigo Kurosaki, a teenager who can see ghosts and must defend humanity from evil spirits.
Fans waited more than a decade since the original anime ended in 2012 to see this conclusion.
- 2012
- Original anime ended
- 2016
- Original manga ended
- More than a decade
- Fans' wait time
Why it mattersA beloved franchise gets the ending its creator always intended, vindicating a story that millions grew up with.
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