Even though Tite Kubo’s Bleach has taken a serious hit in popularity in recent times, there was a period when it was on top of the world. While one would believe that this was because of Ichigo Kurosaki, the show’s protagonist, that was not the case. The one character who single-handedly carried the show’s reputation was Sosuke Aizen, the former captain of the 5th Division of the Soul Reapers.
The character was a testament to being a true villain who carried the show’s legacy on his back. Hence, this is the reason his mere existence made viewers ignore the flaws of the anime itself.
Despite being so iconic and arguably one of the most renowned antagonists of all time, he suffers from the same issue that Masashi Kishimoto has showcased in his iconic villain, in his magnum opus.
Sosuke Aizen and Madara Uchiha Have One Thing in Common!
There’s no denying that Sosuke Aizen in Tite Kubo’s Bleach is considered to be the greatest villain of the show, and none of the other antagonists have even come close to it. Not only was the character full of deceit, but he also ensured that his plans would drastically affect the current events of the anime.
Though at first he was showcased as a typical antagonist who plotted his master plan in secret, as the show continued, fans realized that the character was much more complex than that. His character was well-written and layered, which put him way above his villainous peers in Bleach and anime in general.
Similar to Aizen, Madara is also one of the greatest anime villains who made the fans fall in love with his character; he was everything that the fans wanted in a villain. From being ruthlessly dedicated to achieving his goal to having overpowered abilities, that ensures he stands up to the hype.
On the face, The Ghost of the Uchiha would seem perfect, which he was, but he suffers from a major flaw that ruins his excellence. In r/Naruto, a fan shared a post asking, “If you could rewrite Madara, what would you change?”
The fans mentioned that, despite the character being so perfect, they would love to showcase their so-called greatness in a couple of filler episodes. This notion is true because the mangaka have established the fact that this broken hero has some of the strongest abilities.
It is believed that the base version of Madara is powerful enough to overpower the entire Narutoverse. However, when he was shown in action, only his Susanoo was showcased. Hence, fans come together to share their opinion on the post.
Naruto Fans React To Their Villains’ Major Flaw
Masashi Kishimoto’s Naruto had the perfect recipe for making the perfect villain of all time with Madara. When one thinks about a villain, one feels that it’s probably frightening and charismatic at the same time. Well, the importance of these traits is irrelevant when you are Madara Uchiha.
Throughout the manga and anime, he has been treated like a taboo, where his name itself would spark tension in the atmosphere. Even Obito (as Tobi) unified the four Shinobi villages when he claimed that he was the Devil of all Shinobi.
The fans went nuts when he appeared and stood between an entire army comprising four nations, who were annihilated by him single-handedly. Hence, they were utterly disappointed when much of his abilities were not showcased. As a result, fans were utterly disappointed and left their opinions on the Reddit post.
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Despite Masashi Kishimoto and Tite Kubo not showcasing a proper display of their villain’s powers, it has not stopped them from being absolute fan favorites. They have become the epitome of greatness, having a potent god complex that makes fans wonder if they are even trying!
Bleach can be streamed on Hulu.
Naruto: Shippuden can be streamed on Crunchyroll.
