More often than not, Bleach is deemed as the weakest among the Big Three of Shonen. And while this is partly true, the series excels in more ways than one, and the unjust accusation has been frustrating for both readers and viewers.
With the sequel series, however, there has been a significant change in the anime. From production quality to pacing, the series is meticulous in its attention to detail and intricacies. This holds especially true for Yhwach’s hatred.
Quincy and Shinigami share a long history of hatred and hostility toward each other. And while this seems exaggerated, Kubo takes it to another level in the anime.
Interestingly, the series takes Yhwach’s polarizing views and hate for shinigami up a notch through an iconic scene. This ties well with the idea of warring perspectives in Kubo’s series.
Redditors discuss Yhwach’s iconic scene in Thousand-Year Blood War
Thousand-Year Blood War stands unrivaled through its impeccable animation and storytelling. Of all the criticisms regarding the series, pacing stood out immensely. This has somewhat become an underlying issue with most Shonen series.
Along with plot inconsistencies, fans leave no stone unturned in their censure of the series and Kubo’s manga was no exception to that. This, however, changed over time.
The sequel outlines the Quincy Blood War Arc that occurred after Aizen’s defeat and it is carefully planned out in terms of its exploration of the arc. From side characters to protagonists, Kubo set the stage for the grand epilogue.
This also applies to his writing of Yhwach’s character in the series. While both manga and anime outline Quincy King’s relentless prejudice against Soul Reapers, the animated series stresses it in every way possible.
Redditors commented on that iconic scene in anime that marked Yhwach’s menacing character.
Did Yhwach sacrifice the medallion with Yama’s Bankai inside of it?
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Yhwach’s use of medallion along with his menacing pursuits showcases Kubo’s brilliance as an impeccable shonen mangaka. However, that is not all considering his exploration of the dynamic in the original series.
Tite Kubo magnified Quincy-Shinigami hate in Bleach
Bleach is popular for some of the disturbing and scariest moments that set it apart from other Shonen series. From hollows to death, its exploration of disturbing themes outlines the series’ hallmark. Not only that, it brilliantly captures the moral conflict along with warring perspectives.
A perfect example of this is the century-old discord between the Quincies and Shinigami. The Quincies have a notion of purity along with their unwavering hate for the Shinigami. This aspect is thoroughly mapped in the sequel series.
Quincies’ purity is reflected in their vision and motives. To throw the Soul King, they pursue a twisted notion of a pure world. That is not all considering the clan marriages that are aimed at preserving purity among members.
As twisted as it sounds, it is nothing compared to the atrocities Yhwach carries out. His abuse of Uryu’s grandfather, along with his murder of the Soul King, dismantled his shallow visions and perspectives. But there’s more to it than meets the eye.
Despite his hate toward Shinigami, his theft of their powers, along with his menacing goals, underlines him as a true villain. While the manga reflected his hate toward the soul reapers, the anime did an excellent job of bringing that emotion to life.
Bleach: Thousand Year Blood War is available for streaming on Hulu. The manga is available for reading on Viz Media.
