Kubo has a distinct aesthetic, and way of writing, that is incredibly visual. Everything he presents here is always striking and, even if nonsensical, very memorable.
This is one of the most shōnen ass battle shōnen out there. I really don’t believe Bleach deserves the hate that it gets. Granted, I have skipped all the filler.
Bleach has this sharp juvenile charm that sticks out. It takes its time to tell its story, and its narrative beats of friendship + family is more charming than dull. It allows for things to slow down, and be character-focused.
Bleach is still super fucking silly and weak at times. It’s dated, its filler is FUCKED, and the show is long. It is VERY repetitive at times. Furthermore, it’s also kinda unfinished. But like damn, the DRIP, THE MUSIC, THE SOUL SOCIETY, THE CHARACTERS, and the battles and strange amount of fun in watching dudes hit shit with massive swords is reaaallly fun and exciting to watch.
I straight up love Bleach. It's a flawed gem in many regards. I’ve also been going through a bit youth patch with finishing up uni and looking for work. Bleach always gonna have a special place in m heart fam.
