That's the feeling you get when you really get into this anime. At first I was hesitant to watch this anime because it didn't look that appealing to me as I'm sure that also applies to some of you who are currently wondering whether or not to give this anime a try.
A typical shounen anime?...maybe, maybe not. Bleach has been compared to many anime of the years; Naruto, One Piece, heck even Dragon Ball. The question is why? Is it of that caliber? Is it overrated? These are questions youa re surely questioning in your mind. In my opinion it is slightly overrated. There are episodes where you are on the edge of your seat but also there are those where you would rather take a dump. The main problem is that not each episode is breathtaking. I'm not saying that it has to be all action and stuff. It's just that the suspense is not always there. A boy gains supernatural powers to save a girl then...that's it. The story takes an entirely different turn. Not to say that, that is a bad thing. It's interesting in its own way. For some of you it might be even better than the first arc.
Now for the main reason for this animes "downfall" is...fillers. This anime consists of 1/3 manga and 2/3 crap. Now I haven't read the manga so analysis could be slightly off but not by much. Bleach has rapidly caught up with its manga which is the main cause for the fillers. Some of them are entertaining, others are plain miserable. For the producers to go so far it only shows how popular the manga is. In my opinion the anime is worth the fillers because despite the cons the pros are much better.
The boy Kurosaki Ichigo matures both mentally and physically throughout the course of the anime (mainly mentally). His powers grow whilst discovering new ones. He makes new friends as well as foes. Luckily he is not the type who hates violence or hates killing, otherwise I would have dropped this anime years ago.
At first the plot is very interesting and engaging but it goes down south after that, due to fillers. Nevertheless it still keeps you entertained and that is the most important thing. Don't contemplate whether or not this anime is a waste of time because that is definitely not the case. Some will say that this anime is "shit" and all that bust they are obviously exaggerating. Those are people who either didn't bother to watch the first few episodes or didn't like the anime from the start. Trust me! No one will say horrible things about this anime if they even remotely enjoy it from the start.
Others are wondering how much longer will this anime go for. My guess is until the manga ends...You just went OMG didn't you. Yes this anime will still go on for at least another few years since the manga isn't close to finishing...I think.
There is a certain amount of violence and blood but not to the extent where you would label this anime gore (bloodshed). People fending for their life with swords. That's the gist. Story wise, it isn't great but it isn't bad either. You would enjoy this if you like action, whether or not you enjoy the story.
There is no strong romance only minor hints so I wouldn't recommend it those who are looking for a dramatic anime. There has been much speculation about couples emerging due to how much time they spend together. They so far, are just rumors so again don't expect anything special to happen.
The funny thing is each character that is introduced, it is hard to forget them. They are so unique that they always stay with you. That's how it is for me at least. Maybe it's the art. The style is appealing and it improves as it progresses. That's what I really enjoy. Watching the art/drawing improve over the years. It makes my feel like I'm a part of it.
Overall you should definitely at least give this anime a try. Don't say no before you give it a go. That's what I did and look where I a, now, 333 episodes and still going. Even if you end up not liking it you will not regret watching it. My life, my review, my conclusion. Live your life to the fullest by taking any opportunity you can.
Thank you for taking time out of your lives to read this.
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