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Tite Kubo’sBleachis one of the most unique stories because it is based around Soul Reapers who are trying to protect their Soul Society from impending doom while also maintaining peace on Earth. However, the story is not the only thing that is unique about Kubo’s magnum opus. The name of the series also has a unique connection that many fans don’t know.
Bleachas a name felt weird to a lot of fans as it did not have any direct reference to the vast variety of elements of the series. For example, Dragon Ball’s name references the magical orbs that give rise to a mysterious dragon who grants wishes. This is why Kubo once revealed how he came up with the name“Bleach”for his magnum opus.
ButBleachwas not the first choice of the manga creator. He initially planned another name for the series but later changed it to make it more relevant to the story.
Tite Kubo Revealed How He Came Up WithBleach
In an interview with Anime Insider in 2008, which was later shared byAnimetics, Kubo was asked about his inspiration forBleach.The manga revealed that he wanted to draw Soul Reapers with Kimono, and as the color of a Soul Reaper’s kimono is black, he focused the name around it.
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Kubo stated:
“The Soul Reaper — the color that you associate with the Soul Reaper is black. But. “black” is too straightforward. So I thought about “white,” but just white is too simple. So if you put “bleach,” somebody can associate that with white. So that’s how Bleach came.”
Soul Reapers inBleachwear black kimonos and carry swords, which is why he first thought of naming the series Black. But it was too simple for his manga series which is why he went with the opposite of it: White. He faced the same problem with white, which is why he finalizedBleach;it represented the color white in a way.
Bleachwas Originally Going to be Called Snipe
As mentioned above, Kubo was going to name his manga series “Black,” but that was also not the first choice of the manga creator. He initially planned that all the Soul Reapers would have guns instead oftheir traditional swords, except Rukia, who would have a scythe. The Soul Reapers would actually be gunslingers instead of swordsmen.
This is why he decided to call the series“Snipe”based on snipers. However, as Kubo went on with the idea of black kimonos for the attire of Soul Reapers, he disliked the idea of them wielding guns while wearing traditional Japanese clothing. This is why he decided to name the series around the kimonos.
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IfTite Kubohad gone with his original idea of using guns as the main weapon for the Soul Reapers, the story would have developed differently, and a lot of the narratives from the manga series would have changed. This could have very well stoppedBleachfrom becoming one of the Big Three and gaining international recognition for being one of the best anime and manga series of all time.
You can watchBleachon Hulu.
Tarun Kohli
Senior Writer
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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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