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WhenBleach: Thousand-Year Blood Warreleased its first episode in 2022, the franchise saw a resurgence ofBleachfans. No one expected the series to be on par with the prequel. However, many fans also believed that there were a few elements ofBleach: Thousand-Year Blood Warthat were even better than the originalBleachanime series.
While the story followed a similar theme of the attack on Soul Society, they introduced a bunch of new characters and abilities that were never seen before and fans were all for it. Even the old characters got some changes, along with better animation, that helped fans understand and connect with such characters much easier.
However, theBleachfanbase was not alone in feelingBleach: Thousand-Year Blood Warwas somewhat better than the previous series. Even the English voice actor of Ichigo Kurosaki, Johnny Yong Bosch, felt like the sequel series did something for him that the original series couldn’t. He even felt more responsible while working onBleach: Thousand-Year Blood War.
Ichigo Voice Actor’s Opinion AboutBleach: Thousand-Year Blood War
In an interview withGamerantlast year, Bosch was asked aboutBleach: Thousand-Year Blood Warand how he felt while once again recording the lines of the protagonist of the series after so long. The voice actor revealed that he was not sure whether he was dreaming or if it was reality, as it was a big thing for him.
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Bosch stated:
I have to pinch myself constantly to ensure I’m not dreaming. I mean this is the stuff I was hoping to get to before it ended previously, so I’m really enjoying this part of the story. We’re really getting to the heart of Ichigo.
Ichigo’s VA also talked about the thirteenth episode of the new series, “The Blade is Me,” which is one of the most prominent and important episodes of the series. It shows a different side of Ichigo that has never been seen before. Bosch revealed that he was hoping to portray such aspects of Ichigo’s character even in the previous series, but he never got the chance.
Johnny Yong Bosch’s Responsibility As Ichigo Kurosaki
According to Bosch, he has felt the impact of playing Ichigo Kurosaki, and it has definitely affected his personality as a voice actor. He even revealed that while playing Ichigo, the biggest responsibility that he feels is bringing the character to life, as he has a worldwide fanbase and all of them connect to him throughBleach.
Bosch explained:
The biggest impact is definitely connecting with fans worldwide through BLEACH. I do feel a level of responsibility in bringing him to life. It’s like the coach put me in the game, so I better not blow it. I give it everything I’ve got.
The actor stated that he has given the role everything he has. Fans have loved Bosch’s portrayal of Ichigo Kurosaki inBleach: Thousand-Year Blood War,as the character has grown and changeda little bit.
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Fans eagerly await the final season ofBleach: Thousand-Year Blood War, which will hopefully put an end to the battle between Soul Reapers and Quincies.
You can watchBleachon 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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