Ever since Tite Kubo’s Bleach earned worldwide recognition, the fans of the anime and manga series have demanded that Kubo’s magnum opus get a live-action adaptation to finally complete the success story of the series and its creator. And although Bleach has one adaptation, it has not been as great as fans had expected.
However, with the current wave of live-action series and movies, the hope for Bleach’s live-action adaptation has once again been reignited. Another thing that has made fans demand the live-action series of Bleach is the love of popular Hollywood actor Michael B. Jordan for the series, which was shown in a viral video.
This video has created a sensation on X and has led fans to demand the live-action adaptation of Bleach and also ask the Creed actor to be a part of it. Jordan has never shied away from talking about anime, and featuring in a live-action adaptation would be the best way for him to express his love for the industry.
Michael B. Jordan Expresses His Love for Anime
Last year, after the release of Creed III, Jordan decided to visit a Jump Shop in Japan. Jump Shop is a branch of Jump Manga that sells officially licensed goods and products from anime and manga characters. Jordan’s first-ever visit to a Jump Shop was posted on the official YouTube channel of Warner Bros. Japan.
Jordan has been a big anime fan for a long time, and his love for anime was visible through his visit to the Jump Shop. The actor was startled to see action figures, manga books, stickers, etc., and wanted to buy everything in the store. He took pictures with Naruto’s action figure and even got a My Hero Academia sticker collection with his name on it.
Michael B. Jordan’s love for anime is not only reflected in his personal life but also in his professional life. The actor once claimed that Creed III has scenes that were inspired by the brawls between Naruto and Sasuke from Masashi Kishimoto’s Naruto anime. The actor has also been an avid Dragon Ball fan.
Fans Want Michael B. Jordan To Star in Bleach Live-Action Adaptation
In the video where Jordan visits the Jump Shop, the actor can be seen picking up Bleach merchandise and asking for details about it. It was one of the first things that the Creed actor went for, expressing his love for Tite Kubo’s magnum opus. This created a viral moment for the actor and for Bleach fans.
Since then, fans have been demanding a Bleach live-action adaptation, possibly with the actor in it.
Some fans even gave a recommendation on which character Jordan could play if he ever gets a chance to star in the Bleach live-action adaptation.
Michael B. Jordan goes into a jump store and buys bleach merch, absolute legend🔥 pic.twitter.com/KGIyc1ugf9
— matrix (@matriix_heat) June 29, 2024
That B in his name stands for Bleach. Was already written.🔥
— midnightwolfo (@midnightwolfo) June 29, 2024
bro is honestly the goat pic.twitter.com/4Vq5Gqyrtr
— Isaac King (@mattmurdock2004) June 29, 2024
If Rocky & Creed had an anime series, would MBJ be willing to participate in its production?!
— Fantasy_L (@FantasyL11) June 29, 2024
Man should play Captain Tousen if a Live Action series comes.
Guy knows anime.
— GameWhisperer (@whisperer_game) June 29, 2024
I hear he’s into Naruto too. Pretty solid guy. This is really cool
— NummiesNation(dad gamer god) (@shaggyrogers83) June 29, 2024
The craze for live-action adaptations has been increasing with every series and many prominent anime and manga are trying to delve into the live-action world. Thus, at this moment if Bleach gets a live-action adaptation series or movie, it is bound to be a successful hit.
You can watch Bleach on Hulu.
