Fans prepare to say goodbye as anime series Bleach officially ends
Summary
The final episode of Bleach’s Thousand-Year Blood War storyline is due to air, ending an anime series that began in 2004. Creator Tite Kubo and animation studio Pierrot Films changed parts of the story, prompting fans to hope the finale improves on the manga’s divisive ending.Key Facts
- The original Bleach anime ran from 2004 to 2012 and did not adapt the full manga.
- The Thousand-Year Blood War anime adaptation began in 2022, about a decade after the original series ended.
- The final storyline was split into four parts, with its last run beginning in July.
- Fans and critics considered the manga’s 2016 ending divisive and said it felt rushed while Kubo was dealing with health issues.
- Kubo oversaw changes to the original story for the animated finale, working with Pierrot Films.
- Bleach follows Ichigo Kurosaki, a teenager who can see ghosts and defends people from evil spirits.
- Fans interviewed by BBC Newsbeat described Bleach as important to their lives and friendships.
- One fan praised the series for portraying Black characters without relying on stereotypes.
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