Jun 20, 2012
Bleach... has everything you're looking for in an anime/manga.
Story:
Outstanding. Like many anime series, it does start off a bit slow, but as usual, this is needed to develop the story into something greater. Remember if an anime doesn't have a strong and developed foundation, then it's not going to be able to develop a deep and long lasting story that actually makes sense. YES, there are mini-filler series after each story-arc, but this was needed to keep it from catching the manga. Also, many people advice skipping the filler episodes, but I would highly advise against it. My reasoning for this, is character depth, and
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a change of pace that gives you something lighter to enjoy for a short time before getting back into another deep and serious story arc. I think you may get slightly burned out on constant life & death struggles if you skip them. Also, some of them were actually really great, and most were very funny. I felt there was a little too much silliness from time to time, but remember this series is meant to attract 13 year olds as well. Also... while yes action and storyline is the "main attraction" (theme song you'll hear a lot in main battles), there IS actually an interesting love triangle thing going on, just hints here and there, but enough to make Shoujo anime fans appreciate it and enjoy. (I mention this as some have said there is no romance, including the writer, which isn't the case).
Character:
This is the TRUE strong point for me in Bleach, I REALLY love these characters... not just the main character, or the 3 characters you see the most, but most all of the characters, as they are so different and interesting... I'm a hardcore Light side/good guy fan, but I even found myself finding redeeming qualities in the bad guys... they kind of show how they became that way, and you feel kind of sorry for them, and the ones who have to die... or possibly not die... as is the case with Grimmjow (you'll see, no spoiler). Yes Ichigo is awesome, but I have to say, Kenpachi Zaraki is just so cool... And MY personal favorite, is and always will be Sui-Feng (soifon)!!! I claim her, she's mine.
Animation:
Early in season 1, the animation is around a 6 or 7, kind of meh... but it doesn't take long before it steps up it's game and becomes an 8 or 9, and quite beautiful. So just bear with it for the first few episodes before animation alone pushes you away.
Voice acting & Music:
One of the best I've experienced. Voice acting for both dubbed and original is fantastic, I personally couldn't ask anymore from it. Music soundtrack is spectacular, the intro and credits song changes every season, and it ALWAYS grows on you, fight music is great, slow music is great... you'll appreciate it.
I've watched my fair share of good anime as is evident from my list, and I'm pretty fair with my scoring, and I have so many that I really loved, and I know a lot of people just insta-troll and call fanboy, but in all seriousness, it's really great, and I feel that if you didn't at least watch one full season before quitting it, then you really missed out and I don't feel you can accurately judge the series otherwise, making your point rather invalid...
My final point is... Anime series DO NOT last this long unless they are pretty good overall, I've seen too many series that only go 13 episodes, or 1 or 2 seasons when they are soooo amazing and deserve more time... THIS is one that got more time, and really made it a good ride. The anime recently ended... for no reason, since it's killing the market, and the manga is still going and just reached what is adding up to be the best story arc yet... I can't believe that something so epic won't reach animation, so I expect the series to be picked back up soon.
Reviewer’s Rating: 10
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