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Tite Kubo’sBleachhas some of the most outstanding villains in the history of anime. These villains come from very different norms of the story and leave an impact on the narrative, making themselves memorable. The biggest example of this inBleachis Sosuke Aizen, one of the most talked about characters in the history ofBleach.
However, the one aspect that, according to many fans, has disrupted the image of the villains within the series is their unattractiveness. Many villains within the series, be they Arrancars or Quincies, start as decent-looking characters who then slowly transform into hideous monsters that are not at all liked by a majority ofBleachfans.
Even Sosuke Aizen was subjected to this plot twist, and as a result, Kubo was criticized for it. But what many fans don’t know is that theBleachmanga creator has a deeper meaning behind transforming his villains into ugly creatures and monsters. This message connects their dark desires to achieve power through wrongful means with their physical transformations.
Tite Kubo Turns His Villains Into Hideous Creatures
Bleachis a manga that focuses on Soul Reapers, evil spirits, monsters, hollows, etc., and the neverending battle between them. Thus witnessing hideous creatures was not new for the fans of the series. However, as the story progressed, Kubo decided to change this mindset and started introducing villains into the storyline who initially did not look like repulsive monsters,like Aizen for example.
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This was a good step as it helped the villains gain popularity among fans and form an image that was dangerous and “good-looking” at the same time. But Kubo’s intentions were not limited to just making them good-looking but to bring their real form out as they strengthened themselves and unlocked new powers that made them look like real monsters.
He followed a similar plot structure for almost every villain.From Kaname Tosen (Soul Reaper)transforming into a fly-like creature after his Resurrección to Lille Barro (Quincy) transforming into a monster after unlocking the second form of his Vollständig, these villains revealed their real form, and fans were not happy with it.
Tite Kubo’s Reason Behind Turning These Villains Into Ugly Creatures
WhileTite Kubohas never explicitly explained his thought process for transforming his major villains into ugly creatures,Bleachfans have figured it out on their own.
According to the fans, this transformation of the villains is connected to the original message that theBleachmanga has been trying to deliver since the start.
Through these villains, Kubo has tried to portray that attaining power and strength through unjustified and undeserved means can often result in changing your reality. These unjustified means affect your core and transform you into hideous creatures that no one likes.
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Even characters like Aizen and Yhwach have gone through a similar process and turned themselves into creatures that were not at all appreciated by fans. Thus, in a way, even the villains ofBleachand their grim transformations have a deep meaning behind them, which explains Kubo’s genius.
Bleachis available to watch on Hulu.
Tarun Kohli
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Tarun Kohli is the Senior Anime Writer at FandomWire, with over 2,900 published articles. He currently specializes in critiquing One Piece and other Shonen anime. A passionate fan of the genre, his love for thoughtful analysis reflects his genuine appreciation for the art of anime. His deep understanding of anime culture has earned recognition from industry figures such as Adi Shankar and the creators of Blood of Zeus.
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