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Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Cour 3has made yet another mesmerizing visualization with its recent release of a new clip. This snippet shows a scene featuring Ichibei’s Bankai which appears to be an expensive and darkened realm. Keen-eyed fans have noted that this Bankai might have inspired Gege Akutami’s Domain Expansion.
The clip engages viewers in several debates regarding Akutami’s possible influences and inspiration behind the imagery presented. There are also comparisons to visual elements from works such asYu Yu HakushoandFatethat have come up along with their concepts. Fans’ speculation gives rise to the interconnected nature of the anime industry.
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood WarHad Influence on Gege Akutami’s Domain Expansion
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War‘s clip of Ichibei vs Yhwach has set the anime community abuzz with its striking visuals. It presents a vast, shadowy domain that many believe is the inspiration forGege Akutami‘s Domain Expansion.Akutmai themselves admittedthatBleachwas their initial source of inspiration along withHunter x HunterandEvangelion.
According to an X user @MoriAssce, Ichibei’s Bankai is the perfect blueprint for Domain Expansion. Fans have noted similarities in the way the environment engulfs the characters, creating an isolated battleground. Some even noted that this particular Bankai is more similar to Sukuna’s Malevolent Shrine, while others stated thatYu Yu Hakusho‘s Territories and Tosen Bankai, a black orb and restricted place, arethe concepts even closerto Domain Expansion.
This HAS to be the blueprint for Domain Expansionhttps://t.co/EdknDcpn3P
There 3 inspirations:1. YYH territories (this probably inspired 2)2. Fate reality marbles (closer to domains than territories in my opinion)3. Tosen Bankai (Black orbs and restricted space)Note: For Sukuna’s DE, I think Ichibei’s bankai was an inspiration for sure.
Its known facts tbh. JJk is literally copy of Bleach
Maybe for malevolent shrine, but domain expansions were inspired by territories in Yu Yu Hakasho
God the JJK fans are going to be insufferable about this aren’t they?
It projects how established franchises have influenced the newer series. These shared elements point to a broader trend in the anime storylines. The idea of characters manifesting their inner world or abilities as a clear space appears to resonate with the viewers.
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However, fans also have pointed out the long-standing tradition of spatial manipulation abilities from the time of Kaname Tosen in the originalBleachseries. All these contexts have led to Akutami’s inspiration if not directly may be indicative.
Spiritual Power Becomes the Cursed Energy
Both the seriesBleachandJujutsu Kaisenfocus mainly on spiritual or cursed energy as the drinking force behind battles. InBleach, this spiritual energy gives rise to their Bankai whereas inJujutsu Kaisenit is Domain expansion. Characters from both employ different strategies to master or manipulate these supernatural powers.
The similarity between these two isn’t purely superficial, the energy flow allows characters to use complex and tactical skills that go beyond their brute strength. It hints at Akutami’s appreciation forTite Kubo‘s portrayal of power-up, blending it with their own influences fromHunter x Hunterto create familiar yet distinct battle mechanics.
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Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood WarandJujutsu Kaisenhighlight the interconnected nature of the medium. Whether viewed as a similarity, evolution, or coincidence, each of these series has its own uniqueness and the creators are best in their respective works.
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Cour 3will be released on 05 July 2025.
Akihito Chakma
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Holding a Master’s degree in English, Akihito is a dedicated Content Writer at FandomWire. He has a keen focus on the ongoing anime series, classic series and new releases. With his passion for anime and writing skills, Akihito keeps fans informed and entertained through his work.
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