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While diversity in anime is a rarity, Tite Kubo’s seriesBleachexemplifies this trait in more ways than one. From its fleshed-out villains to strong female characters, it is a complete treat.
To top it off, the series featured an array of characters in terms of their diverse nationalities as well as races. This especially holds true with most PoC characters.
From Yoruichi to Kaname, Redditors responded to the characters in Kubo’s series. To say the least, both manga and anime are pivotal in their faithful representation of the community.
The spotlighting of diverse PoC characters in the series provides the mangaka’s brilliance in most aspects. Precisely why Kubo deserves a pat on the back for highlighting diversity in his series.
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Bleachis often lauded for its well-written characters and fleshed-out storyline. But what makes it unique is its world-building and power scaling. The series unpacked some heavy themes early on in the episodes.
From grief to loss, it peaked in its representation of dark themes. But that is not all considering its array of characters and enthralling plot. The anime was one of the very few to do justice to black representation.
Early on, we were introduced to Chad and Yoruichi in the series. These were some of the firstcolored charactersthat made their debut. Besides, Kubo’s writing of Kaname Tosen’s character was nothing short of badass.
Decades later, the mangaka continued to do justice, especially with his representation of colored characters. Kubo’s giving the characters edge stands in contrast to stereotypical and racist portrayals. even fans would vouch for this aspect on most occasions.
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Redditors took to the Internet tolaudKubo for his diverse representation.
More often than not, this aspect is overlooked by several fans. While the series has an array of interesting side characters, one thing is certain. Kubo outdid himself in his just and faithful representation of the Black and PoC characters. Additionally, the mangaka deserves his due recognition for doing the same.
Tite Kubo deserves respect for his portrayal of PoC and Black characters
Tite Kubois phenomenal in his art style and concepts especially when it comes to his manga. His series is often deemed the weakest among the Big 3. Little do people realize that it made history in more ways than one.
This is evident in Kubo’s writing of his characters. His approach highlights a greater emphasis on characters followed by the plot. This contrasts with his contemporaries Masashi Kishimoto and Eiichiro Oda.
As opposed to Kishimoto and Oda, Kubo redefined villainy in his series through his PoC characters. The Black characters are edgy, and cool and embody a magnetic aura.
One of the most celebratedPoC charactersin Kubo’s series is Yoruichi. Undoubtedly, she has secured the title of a goddess by several Redditors. To say the least, she redefined strength and wit in more ways than one. But that is not all when it comes to representation in Kubo’s series.
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Both original series and sequels highlight diversity in terms of the character’s nationalities. From Soi Fon to Chad, the mangaka outlined Asian as well as Latin American characters. This only proves his literary brilliance as a seasoned mangaka.
Bleachis available for streaming on Crunchyroll. The manga is available for reading on Viz Media.
Himanshi Jeswani
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Himanshi Jeswani is an anime writer at Fandomwire, with her work spanning over 900 articles. Her articles cover shojo, shonen, seinen, and all things beyond. Her interests, however, aren’t limited to simply anime. She has a penchant for exploring different genres of manga, be it horror, yanki, music, and food. She brings out her specialization and expertise in the performing arts through her articles. As a writer, she strives to bridge the gap between the viewers and the medium itself. To her, anime is a revolutionary medium that is capable of creating communities and stories after all.
