Bleach's Most Hated Arc Was Created Specifically to Troll Fans

Ichigo's Fullbringer look in the Lost Substitute Soul Reaper arc was intentionally designed to unsettle fans. Tite Kubo's design philosophy for Ichigo's Fullbringer outfit was inspired by Tokusatsu heroes. Fans' rejection of Ichigo's new powers aligned with Kubo's goal to create relief when he returned to his Soul Reaper look.
By far, Bleach's most controversial arc is the Lost Substitute Soul Reaper arc, also known as simply the "Fullbringer arc," given its focus on the new class of spiritual beings known as Fullbringers. The arc was controversial for its massive changes to Ichigo's abilities and power set, and for featuring a wildly different group of characters, but at least part of this controversy was intended by Tite Kubo.
The Fullbringer arc of Bleach takes place after the defeat of Sosuke Aizen, and Ichigo has (seemingly permanently) lost his Soul Reaper abilities. He returns to life as...
By far, Bleach's most controversial arc is the Lost Substitute Soul Reaper arc, also known as simply the "Fullbringer arc," given its focus on the new class of spiritual beings known as Fullbringers. The arc was controversial for its massive changes to Ichigo's abilities and power set, and for featuring a wildly different group of characters, but at least part of this controversy was intended by Tite Kubo.
The Fullbringer arc of Bleach takes place after the defeat of Sosuke Aizen, and Ichigo has (seemingly permanently) lost his Soul Reaper abilities. He returns to life as...
- 8/30/2024
- by Carlyle Edmundson
- ScreenRant
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