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After its haphazard ending, none of theBleachfans anticipated its comeback. WithThousand-Year Blood War’spremiere in 2022, the series marked its iconic return. This holds especially true with the anime’s ten-year hiatus. The break culminated from the mangaka’s poor health. The series’ return was shocking to most fans, especially this VA.
Derek Stephen Prince, who voices Uryu Ishida, was excited for the sequel. The voice actor revealed his surprise at the series’ return. This makes sense considering the events that led to the rushed ending. The declining popularity and mangaka’s health were attributed to that. However, the sequel is a complete upgrade in every sense.
Bleach VA shared his thoughts regarding the series’ sequel
Bleachis one of the most celebrated and loved anime among the big three of Shonen. Despite being the weakest it reigns supreme, notably, in its character-building. It also sets itself apart from other series through its exploration ofcomplex themes. From death and loss to gore and violence, it outclasses its contemporaries. It faced a major decline albeit its popularity as Jump’s Big 3.
Tite Kubo’sdeteriorating health was a reason behind the hiatus. This is true considering the overworking andbrutal serializationof the manga. Competition and hustle are common in the mangaka industry. However, in the last decade or so, people have been aware of the brutal conditions. When the series made its return in 2022, it surprised fans, especially this voice actor.
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In an interview withAnime Corner, Derek Stephen Prince opened up about the sequel’s premiere. He quoted:
It was actually really, really cool. We were not expecting to come back. The last time many of us had any touch with the franchise was when some of us got asked to do a live action version.But after that, we thought, “Okay, well, that’s it. It’s over.” When the story started surfacing up that Tite Kubo was coming back to finish what he started, I think we were all excited, obviously, because, yay, it’s another job. But I think, by and far, the fans were probably ecstatic beyond belief to finally get what they had always been talking about ever since the last part of the story had finished.
Not only did the news surprise Prince but several fans waiting in anticipation. While the sequel was unanticipated, it is an upgrade in every sense.
Thousand-Year Blood War is an upgrade in every sense
From its top-notch animation to side characters,Thousand-Year Blood Waris a visual treat. This is especially true with the stunning fights and power-ups in the series. From Rukia’s Bankai to Ichigo’s Blut, the series leveled up its game. It is a true upgrade in more ways than one, especially in its treatment of side characters. However, that is not it.
The sequel hasmajor charactersmarking their comeback in the series. From Mayuri to Kenpachi, the sequel showcased iconic fights. What’s more interesting is the series’ breakaway from cliche Shonen tropes. this extends to its treatment of Uryu Ishida’s character. Apart from the series’ upgrade, Kubo pulled a complete 180 with the plotline in the sequel.
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Continues Tite Kubo’s Decades Long Streak with the One Aspect of the Anime that Remains Unbeatable
All in all, the series’ return was a complete delight for many fans. Despite its gargantuan obstacles, the anime reigns supreme. The sequel is a testimony to Kubo’s vision for his series. The top-notch animation coupled with the power-packed fights makes it worth watching. To say the least, Kubo and the animators’ hard work paid off.
Bleach: Thousand Year Blood Waris available for streaming on Hulu. The manga is available on Viz Media.
Himanshi Jeswani
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Himanshi Jeswani is an anime writer at Fandomwire, with her work spanning over 900 articles. Her articles cover shojo, shonen, seinen, and all things beyond. Her interests, however, aren’t limited to simply anime. She has a penchant for exploring different genres of manga, be it horror, yanki, music, and food. She brings out her specialization and expertise in the performing arts through her articles. As a writer, she strives to bridge the gap between the viewers and the medium itself. To her, anime is a revolutionary medium that is capable of creating communities and stories after all.
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