2012-05-14, 22:54 | Link #2462 |
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Yes. There's definitely *some* (minor) aspects & emphases on romance scattered throughout this series. Though such a theme is not this franchises focal point by any means. And its rarely ever used as someones motivating factor to drive the plot forward. (A couple instances come to mind, but that's about it).
Honestly, if you need to have some well written romance in your shonen, I couldn't in all good consciousness recommend Bleach. |
2012-07-15, 00:23 | Link #2464 |
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The situation with his hollow powers isn't really so clear. Ever since we learned he can use fullbring, we knew he still had hollow powers even before he got his shinigami powers back. But then Ginjou stole Ichigo's fullbring and from that moment on, things got screwy. Fans seemed divided over whether Ichigo can still use fullbring (and hollow powers for that matter) or not. The most popular reason I see fans use to support the position that he still has hollow powers lies with the fact that his new shinigami appearance features traits from his previous fullbring transformation. But while that is definitely the case, I don't necessarily consider that definite proof of anything.
Especially since another fact we can't ignore is that Ichigo clearly hasn't used hollow based powers at all ever since gaining his shinigami powers back. Even now as he finds himself stuck inside Kirge's cage, he still isn't tapping into hollow powers for any extra strength. So to sum it up, we'll just have to wait and see. Because despite what anyone may tell you, there honestly isn't any way to prove things one way or the other at this point. Maybe Ichigo still has hollow powers or maybe he doesn't. Hell, maybe he was right about to bring out the mask once again before last weeks chapter ended. Or maybe he still does have hollow powers but doesn't realize it (for whatever reason). |
2012-08-30, 22:35 | Link #2466 | |
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2012-12-06, 23:18 | Link #2469 |
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(Hope this is the right place to post this question) ><
I've never watched an episode of Bleach before but it's evidently a very popular anime. Just hoping someone could tell me whether this anime is strictly just an 'entertaining and fun' watch or if it also has some deep values. I loved animes like 'Fullmetal Alchemist' and 'Naruto' because as well as being 'entertaining and fun' I was still able to enjoy a very thought provoking, mature and meaningful storyline. Any help guys? Edit: Examples are welcome. As long as it's not a huge spoiler. |
2012-12-07, 14:08 | Link #2471 |
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yea, bleach is about intensity, badass characters and fights, random funny moments and hot anime chicks. there's barely a story and the plot that does exist makes little to no sense, but it's mostly forgivable if you don't expect a thoughtful story to begin with. i'm a big fan of bleach as well as fma and naruto, but i'm not into bleach for the story as i am with the other two series
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2012-12-08, 04:05 | Link #2472 |
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Thanks Langus and Itachi-san314! I guess as long as there's other entertaining elements to the story it should be a good enough watch.
Figured I'd ask the question as I was similarly skeptical about Naruto when I first decided to watch it, but was pleasantly surprised to see such a meaningful storyline unfold. Ah well, I'm sure I'll enjoy it. |
2013-01-01, 01:49 | Link #2473 |
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So I just finished watching the 3rd Season of Bleach and I'm really confused about the world. I would really appreciate it if someone could answer some of these questions.
1) A Ryoka had mentioned when a human dies they remain the same age when they pass over into the Soul Society. If this is the case then why is it during flashbacks we see Soul Reapers "growing up"? 2) I also don't understand why all the Soul Reapers even have "Childhoods" in the Soul Society. Wouldn't their ages vary depending on when each individual Soul Reaper had died in the human world and transferred into the Soul Society? I guess it would make sense if some people are "born" in the Soul Society but this wasn't really explained. 3) Some of the characters have friends and relatives who have died in the Soul Society. Example: Rukia and Renji's childhood friends died. But how is that even possible? They're already dead, it's not like they could die from fatigue or starvation. :S Sorry about all the questions. Thank you to anyone who answers. |
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I'm not an expert on the bleach story (mainly because it often contradicts itself) but i think these are answerable
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All plusses are said to need water and those that have powers do get hungry when Gin met Rangiku she was starving.
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For 2= souls who find themselves among affinity if there can create and become a new family in the world real even though they had no real link families ... if after have seen the case of Rukia and her older sister I imagined she could have died at the same time and is landing in the same place all the Rukongai ... For 3 = this is true but it does not really die he become spiritual particles
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2013-01-11, 03:26 | Link #2477 |
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Thank you everyone who replied! (Apologies for being late to thank you guys)
All your answers certainly cleared up some confusion I had with the show. I still find the whole concept of dying in the 'World of the living' and being transferred to the 'Soul Society' odd as the living conditions in the Soul Society (in some cases) certainly aren't pleasant. So it's hard to perceive the SS as some form of heaven, so I guess the SS is more like a 2nd stage of living. @Kagato3: Thank you for explaining the concept of dying in the Soul Society. I think I do remember an earlier episode where they were showing an hourglass to symbolize the balance between both worlds. If it's not to much trouble I do have one more question. I was wondering how the 'Noble Homes' in the SS were established. Were they Noble families that died in the human world and were then established in the SS? or perhaps, if there are births in the SS, a Noble home could have been established through reproductive means. Exactly how do you distinguish between a poor soul and one that comes from 'nobility'? Thanks again guys for taking the time to respond. It's greatly appreciated. |
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Rukia's adoption for instance was against the rules and considered a scandal
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If ALL souls that die in the human world wind up in the SS then what exactly distinguishes between souls that are condemned to an impoverished life and those that aren't? It's not a big deal if this is never explained in the show. I was just curious if it was. @ Chiisai Kuma: I would also like to know if SS births are possible also. |
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