Bleach has been a part of the Big 3 along with Naruto and One Piece. While Naruto concluded its series with much appreciation and One Piece is still being continued, Bleach fell short in terms of its rushed ending. This fueled dissatisfaction with the series among the manga and anime community.
There was a noticeable change in the ending of Tite Kubo’s popular series Bleach. His work faced major criticism that slammed on its rushed ending. But with Jujutsu Kaisen‘s recent abrupt conclusion, the context of the discussion about manga endings is rapidly growing. It appears that the change has probably offered a new viewpoint on Kubo’s work.
A Change in Viewpoints Towards Bleach Ending
Tite Kubo‘s Thousand Year Blood War Arc, which faced a contentious end in 2016, had left many fans feeling short-changed. It also likely had numerous storylines left undecided. The rushed ending was marked by Kubo’s declining health at that time.
Moving to the current year 2024, the manga industry and its creations have significantly undergone major changes. The recent statement about Jujutsu Kaisen‘s unpredicted ending has rekindled the discussion on mangaka’s pressures and toll in producing weekly serialization. The conversation on balancing work-life and mental health thus gained considerable instigation in the industry.
The change in viewpoint has given thought to understanding and accepting Jujutsu Kaisen’s abrupt ending. Despite some inevitable dissatisfaction, the mangaka Gege Akutami‘s compassion increased among the viewers. Moreover, the responsiveness that appeared among modern audiences may fill out Kubo’s view on the series finale.
Tite Kubo Putting Himself in Line for the Future of Bleach Series
Bleach is undergoing a process of enthralling revival with Kubo’s transforming outlook. The ongoing anime adaptation of the Thousand Year Blood War arc presents a second chance and hope for a better ending to the series. Kubo himself put in the line to expand the anime from its original source. He is filling up the gaps and trying to give an epic ending which many felt was missing from the original manga.
Kubo’s involvement in developing the narrative structure demonstrated his redemption in the eyes of the audience. This also features the different approaches to storytelling that complete each other in the anime and manga world. The change in outlook for the series and creators did come at a better time.
The Bleach finale that was once disapproved by fans may now be seen through the lens of the creator who had undergone many challenges. This developing shift not only benefits Tite Kubo but also the whole community. It leads to the review of past controversial endings of various series.
Bleach: Thousand Year Blood War is currently available to watch on Hulu
