“I’d like to make that happen”: The One Piece Remake’s Success Could Open the Door Tite Kubo and Bleach Fans Have Desperately Been Waiting For

Tite Kubo hints at a potential Bleach reboot with a faithful anime adaptation, following Eiichiro Oda's successful remake of One Piece.

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  • Bleach creator Tite Kubo has expressed his interest in a remake, when asked about the possibility.
  • A Bleach remake could address criticisms of the original anime adaptation and showcase his world-building more beautifully.
  • The success of the One Piece remake has sparked hope for potential Bleach remake among fans.
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In the world of anime adaptation censorship has affected the stories in one way or the other. Because of that fans don’t mind getting a reboot of their favorite series, as certain scenes are often padded or censored. The recent revelation of the successful One Piece remake has ignited fans of other popular franchises to get the same treatment. Among the popular franchises, Tite Kubo’s Bleach stands out as a frontrunner for getting a remake.

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Monkey D. Grap immense power in One Piece
Monkey D. Grap immense power | Credit: Toei Animation

Fans believed that the hope of reimagining classic anime series with uncensored modern animation skills would gain significant attraction for the creators’ original visions. While the remake of One Piece gained much traction for its faithful adaptation, Tite Kubo’s comments also have sparked anticipation among fans for its series’ potential reboot.

Tite Kubo Might be Interested in Making a Bleach Remake

Yamamoto during the battle against Yhwach
Yamamoto during the battle against Yhwach | Credit: Studio Pierrot

In a Q&A session, Kubo-sensei’s replies have added fuel to the fans’ speculation. His passing comment on the possibility of a Bleach remake offered hope for fans who were eagerly dreaming of the series’ reimagined storyline. He casually said, “There are no such plans, but I’d like to make that happen.

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The mangaka also conveyed his feelings over the potential remake as a faithful adaptation of his original manga. Kubo-sensei’s “I think I would,” implies his openness in reviewing the initial designs of the series. The remake could probably address some of the criticisms that have been leveled at the original adaptation. In case the remake is done fans hope for a more faithful depiction of Kubo-sensei’s intuition.

As Kubo-sensei said it could possibly depict his world-building of Bleach more beautifully with the help of modern technology. Might also be able to show the intricate Soul Society and other character designs in different unseen ways.

The Success of One Piece Remake Could Pave the Way for Bleach

Edward Newgate aka Whitebeard's last words
Edward Newgate aka Whitebeard’s Last Words | Credit: Toei Animation

It has been confirmed that the most popular series of Oda, One Piece, is successfully getting a remake, which has blazed a fire among Bleach fans that their favorite series might also be receiving similar treatment. Mangaka, Tite Kubo has suggested that the potential of remaking Bleach is possible even though no such plans were made.

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The WIT Studio is responsible for the production of the One Piece remake which will adapt Oda’s manga faithfully. In contrast to the Toei Animation’s version, this anime adaptation of the manga will be uncensored, fully portraying his darker visions.

Kubo-sensei’s interest and his positive response have given Bleach fans to be full of hope. Remaking the world of Soul Reapers and Hollows in a new way excites fans, but they can only wait and hope that Tite Kubo’s words may turn into reality.

You can watch One Piece and Bleach on Crunchyroll.

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Written by Akihito Chakma

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Holding a Master's degree in English, Akihito is a dedicated Content Writer at FandomWire. He has a keen focus on the ongoing anime series, classic series and new releases. With his passion for anime and writing skills, Akihito keeps fans informed and entertained through his work.