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One of the Big 3 and most beloved shonen anime,Bleachis based on Tite Kubo’s original manga series. It’s been more than seven years sinceBleachended its manga, but fans continue to engage in conversation about the departure of the shonen series.
After a fifteen-year run, Tite Kubo brought his acclaimed series to a close within the pages of Weekly Shonen Jump. Yet, there was speculation among many whether the magazine and its publisher hurried the storyline’s conclusion. However, in one interview with Kubo, fans have learned that was not the case.
The controversial ending ofBleachhas a real-life explanation that will break fans’ hearts. With the recent arrival of theBleachanime, specifically the adaptation of the Thousand-Year Blood War arc, gaining prominence, there is an increased significance in comprehending the precise reasons behind howBleachconcluded.
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Was Tite Kubo Forced to EndBleachManga Early?
Upon the conclusion of theBleachmanga in 2016, fans of the series found themselves with a sense of disappointment. The anime had ended four years earlier marking a rare instance of an anime adaptation concluding before the source manga.
The final arc of the manga, the Thousand-Year Blood War, is often regarded as one of the weakest, owing to its numerous plot holes, underdeveloped characters, and unresolved narrative threads, especially following the initial Quincy invasion of Soul Society.
Fans are aware that, in 2015, author Tite Kubo was given by publisher Shueisha one year to conclude the manga, but the details of why that happened are still vague, and many theories have cropped up over the years. A prevalent misconception is that Kubo was forced by Shueisha to end the manga due to poor sales, but the truth is very different.
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Tite Kubo’s Health is the Reason WhyBleachEnded So Badly
In an interview with TBS Radio, the manga creator revealed details about his extensive profession, and he tackled the ongoing controversy regarding the conclusion ofBleach.
Technically,Bleachconcluded precisely as Kubo intended. The ultimate arc followed particular storyline points and ultimately resolved longstanding inquiries. However, the story’s pace was hurried because Kubo prematurely endedBleachdue to his declining health.
According to Kubo, he didn’t sense any pressure from Shonen Jump to endBleachprematurely. If the decision had been made,Bleachwould have wrapped up considerably earlier than anticipated. The only reason why Kubo pushed himself to keep writing and drawingBleachwas because he wanted to conclude his manga on a high note that he would be proud of.
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Tanmay Jha
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Tanmay writes about anime for FandomWire. He’s currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communication. With a passion for animation and graphics, he has authored over 240 articles on anime, sharing insights and reviews with fellow fans, seamlessly combining his love for animation with journalism.
