Rukia & Renji’s Wedding | BLEACH: WE DO knot ALWAYS LOVE YOU Explained!

BLEACH We Do Knot Always Love You reveals to us the marriage of Rukia and Renji. In this video I breakdown the WDKALY BLEACH Light Novel. I give some critical insights into the romantic pairing of Rukia and Renji. We cover everything from Byakuya's involvement, to Orihime’s incredible gift to Rukia and how Renji encourages Ichigo to confess his feelings for Orihime. This underrated light novel is often overlooked, so let's fix that once and for all, by discussing how Rukia and Renji get married!
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[@DBZimran]

Let's finally discuss the BLEACH: WE DO knot ALWAYS LOVE YOU Light Novel! Anyone whining about ships will be banished.

[@Britishmilkbag]

I family know why you spelled it as knot instead of not

[@pessi382]

can we get ichigo and orihime wedding story pleaseeee!!!!!!!

[@salifyanji2893]

​@@pessi382 there is no cover for their wedding in the light novels

[@megalictis9002]

Yes, let's leave all the "ships" in the harbor where they belong and address the real controversy: What was Rukia's REAL family name BEFORE Byakuya adopted her?!?

[@Britishmilkbag]

@@megalictis9002 RUKIA WAS ADOPTED I COMPLETELY FORGOT THAT

[@manuelacosta9463]

I like that Orihime has found solace in sweets working a job that she likes especially since the bakery's owner is sympathetic and provides her with a safety net. Still the theme of everyone from high ranking nobles to humans and a Quincy providing the work on Rukia's dress is heartwarming and symbolic. Also like how Riruka is a protective friend of Orihime.

[@SairinEarthsea]

Now that I think about rukia always cared about orihime a lot, from asking Ichigo how she was to greeting her at school. I wonder if it's because orihime reminds her of the orphans she grew up with.

[@zemox2534]

Let's be honest Rukia and Orihime friendship was developed better than the Tatsuki friendship

[@AntiZubat]

@@zemox2534In the earlier chapters I’d say Tatsuki friendship is better but the Karakura town friends never get screen time after Substitute Shinagami arc

[@user-ft7cj2oj9j]

imagine the ptsd of the war some of them would’ve got from the church bells 😭

[@darkknight6219]

Bro!!

[@salifyanji2893]

😂😂😂

[@Marukanitel]

*Everyone immediately gets into their shikai*

[@tonyepic8]

​@Marukanitel everyone else *aw shit,here we go again*

[@troytheboy1985]

@@tonyepic8everyone staring daggers at the bambies

[@greendan510]

This absolutely HAS to be adapted in the epilogue of the thousand year blood war anime adaptation, right before the 10 year timeskip. It would fill in the gaps of how everyone is doing after the war and give us an actual sense of closure.

[@bruhm0ment6000]

Well, we have more to explore in the hell-

[@zemox2534]

The hell verse should not even be a thing. Kubo should have just ended the story after TYBW not develop an unnecessary sequal

[@bruhm0ment6000]

@@zemox2534 Aizen was a good villain but looking at him face value, he has no change or growth even after tybw. Also the late introduction of the first gotei 13s. These loose ends are too significant not to tie up.

[@slashine1071]

@@zemox2534 there are a TON of lose ends after TYBW. a lot of stuff makes no sense as of the current ending, and there are some serious issues with bleach's core themes and conflicts being unexplored. I can see 3-4 arcs before bleach finished properly.

[@skyrogue1977]

I can imagine Byakuya having Renji fight him to gain approval to marry Rukia.

[@Leopez02]

I can imagine that too. 😂

[@francisco65372]

Renji: Captain, please let me marry Rukia Byakuya: ... Renji: That's a ye- Byakuya: Bankai

[@Leopez02]

@@francisco65372 yeah, it would be like that XD

[@batmanbeyond5766]

honestly, if Byakya didn't get his power boost in TYBW but Renji still got his true bankai, Renji might have a good shot at winning

[@Leopez02]

Renji's true bankai was 1 of the cooliest looking and really powerful!​@@batmanbeyond5766

[@ricegrain6880]

the love between orihime and rukia is so beautiful 😭💗

[@xavierstewart5756]

Agreed. I love the relationship between them two, and I would be a liar if I said I never liked their bond. No I like it a lot

[@kannan07]

When as nodt showed her her worst fears she saw orihime along with ichigo and byakuya,so she does see her as a younger sister

[@Mortarion-xt9wp]

​​@@kannan07Which I still consider hilarious. Rukias age and size just doesn't really match. 😂

[@kannan07]

@@Mortarion-xt9wp ya ngl,if someone showed me a pic of ichigo orihime and rukia together, I'd assume rukia is the youngest,even tho she's like 150☠️

[@jams1070]

Literally so precious, the besties

[@jrgenvellesen7800]

This is one of the most wholesome and heartwarming stories in Bleach. Great to see you cover it!

[@manuelacosta9463]

I found it amusing that Soifon was her usual indifferent self even as Yoruichi was nearby and provided with Rukia's dress. Then again it's just her. Either way everyone else showing unity in their work symbolizes the peaceful unity of this point in the postwar era.

[@jrgenvellesen7800]

@@manuelacosta9463 Haha, true. Soifon is just kind of grumpy in general. The fact that more members of the Werewolf clan have been accepted into the Gotei and Sajin is remembered as a noble and respected member of the Soul Reapers is another showcase of the new peace and more benevolent era that has been built since the Blood War.

[@manuelacosta9463]

@@jrgenvellesen7800 Yes, Iba essentially raising Sajin's nephews wholesome while Komamura's memory being honored in such a way is heartwarming even if he's living on a mountain while officially declared KIA. Also liked that Yoruichi has befriended Kira and Rose, their discussions on both the truths of the worlds and music no doubt having a therapeutic effect on them.

[@jrgenvellesen7800]

@@manuelacosta9463 Indeed. Yoruichi bonding with Kira and Rose is another nice scene, especially seeing Kira being more happy in his current state. The fact that Mayuri has also become a much better father to Nemuri Hatchigo and the other Captains playfully teasing him about it, is one of the surprisingly wholesome moments in the novel.

[@yabe-kfptentacultist]

Isn't Izuru his first name and Kira his last name?

[@madambutterfly1997]

Byakuya just became like the greatest older brother in all of anime post character development in Soul Society arc

[@Bambaguetta925_]

There's an official voice acting of couple lines from the novel I really loved that i hope someday it also gets animated

[@Chris01320]

And the one whose voicing it was saber VA from fate stay night

[@Bambaguetta925_]

@@Chris01320 yeah that's my fav part about it

[@Chris01320]

@Bambaguetta925_ let's gooo!!!!

[@Alfareon]

The scene where it flashes back and forth between Renji and Ichigo saying they swore on their own soul that they'd rescue rukia is one of the best in bleach

[@redlox2]

17:05 I love that the novel established how much Kisuke reputation was restored (after being dragged in the mid due to the illegal hollowification experiments by Aizen). Him being a. War hero totally fits!

[@fathercosmic8061]

I really hope we can get this story animated because it's so beautiful and also shows us another side of bleach characters that we don't get to see very often.

[@salifyanji2893]

I wholeheartedly agree

[@rahmascorner3517]

a movie would be nice

[@adamtruong1759]

This novel this definitely a nice break from the chaos and energy that was the TYBW, and genuinely feels nice letting the characters be able to enjoy themselves. I definitely want this to be animated as a tag along to the TYBW. I also find it funny that despite fighting arrancars, quincies, Aizen, and Yhwach, Ichigo is still too nervous his confess his feelings to Orihime. Even so, it does show that resolve takes many forms.

[@eadwynroark8137]

Sadly, they're called 'Shipping Wars' for a reason. Still, thanks for the detailed look into the novel!

[@francisco65372]

I hope this, CFYOW, SAFWY, and "the death saves the strawberry" get an anime adaptation

[@kewinabea5439]

Oh they will

[@10ttt10able]

Idk the last one since we kinda past that point

[@francisco65372]

@@10ttt10able yeah, but you could argue the same for SAFWY (even if that works better for an anime)

[@10ttt10able]

@@francisco65372 yeah that one also probably ain't getting done

[@hadiyazid]

If I read correctly via internet, in the novel, it was stated that Orihime traveled alone several times to SS to help sewing Rukia's wedding dress. It was even mentioned she traveled at night while in SS. Correct me if wrong.

[@timbobshe]

Aye. Orihime decided to make a veil for Rukia. She travelled alone between the soul society and human world getting friends to embroider their own strawberry flower onto her veil. It was lush! I really hope it gets animated.

[@orangejuice-chan1393]

I had Michelle Ruff sign my copy of the novel, she took one look at the cover and was like “oh my goodness that’s so beautiful!” And I asked if she had any clue about the novel and that if she thought if it would get translated? She said if it had anything to do with TYBW arc, then it would. I don’t think she actually knew that information anyways granted any of that decision making would be in Japan first but I figured I’d ask. I hope it gets translated and animated 🤞if not that, then just officially translate the novel at least 😢

[@shaileshpotula2870]

I always knew that they are going to end up together, Rukia and Renji are childhood friends, before she met Ichigo. I don't know why people ship Ichigo and Rukia I get it they have chemistry had more screentime, but com on Rukia is not giving up her life to be with Ichigo and Ichigo has do to die, in order to end up with Rukia.

[@stryperwolf1723]

Actually they dont have more screentime after SS arc.

[@ari_peacock26]

I actually appreciated Rukia & Ichigo's representation of a purely platonic friendship. It's pretty rare in anime for the two mains not to become OTP. They do love each other, but strictly as care and gratitude for one another.

[@Myrathosghost]

Im pretty sure alot of the people who DO ship Ichigo and Rukia do it because of the Anime xD and most of that is because of Filler Episodes

[@elijahdubois7902]

Happy Valentines Day everyone!

[@mikesmelon5714]

Rukia and Renji are OG "Slumdog Shinigami" and were meant to be. Great video post. 🔥

[@godlymegatron5698]

Never! I object! Rukia and Ichigo are the only choice. The only way forward and alternative. There's no debate. it's the correct one. This ship is undisputed! All hail Zeon!

[@nicolacallaghan9754]

@@godlymegatron5698even I have to agree with you Rukia and ichigo should have been endgame honestly.

[@lolsnez7542]

​@@nicolacallaghan9754dont lie troll

[@lolsnez7542]

​@@godlymegatron5698nobody cares

[@cecillegend9161]

I have never even heard of this light novel before your are the best. Thank you for breaking it down, it lifted my mood from stress, they better animate this damn its soo good

[@elizabethchintua-chigbu6135]

I love the normal moments in the Bleach series and would love to see a Orihime and Ichigo version, thanks for making this video, I had no idea about this light novel😊😊

[@BladeZlayer]

So adorable Seeing Byakuya Kuchiki approach Rukia and Renji's lil baby girl 🍼 His own lieutenant and wife's sister to have a kid. I hope for the love of god that they make this an anime so we can see their expressions❣️ And you're right, Kubo always had the intentions to have Rukia and Renji In a relationship. We can see signs of tha from the SS arc both in the beginning, middle and even at the end of the arc. It's literally spelled out loud. People are just way too stupid to comprehend the story. Best anime ever made.

[@Shohoku00]

I am really hoping the Anime adapts this story!! It is pretty wholesome and Rukia looks stunning in many of the drawings Kubo did for the Light Novel (as she always does).

[@danteshollowedgrounds]

Blessings to this man uploading a lot for us.

[@xavierstewart5756]

This was a really good video for Valentine’s Day. Really appreciate this LN getting the attention it deserves.

[@satmtca]

I shipped them from the beginning also I thought there’d be a duel between byakuya and Renji to prove he was strong enough to protect her. It takes me back to when he battled Renji the 1st time and told him he’s like a monkey reaching for the moon that he would never reach but now he not only reached the moon he holds it in his arms as that moon is Rukia, the woman he grew up with, survived with and loved from day 1 If that did happen I’d name the chapter DEATH TO SMOOCHY WITH MISS KUCHIKI. 😆

[@Terios2001]

Byakuya to Renji: “If you do anything to hurt her I’ll turn you into confetti.” Or he gives a death glare to the procession if there’s a “speak now or forever hold your peace,” part.

[@sofarsogood8680]

I think it definitely has a similar tone happened in japan for pre-wedding ceremony. All those paperworks , need to go to registrar , officials office and so on.

[@teddypanda9068]

Aw man! This would be an awesome if animated! If it would be an OVA, that would be cool.

[@VPalamedes25]

Honestly, once TYBW gets to its 4th part I wouldn't be surprised if they just announced, "The Bleach novels will be getting OVA adaptations", with a confirmed general date (i.e Summer 202X or something similar) literally as the final episode is wrapping up

[@Ghost-yc7eq]

Tybws success might actually make that happen tbh, hope it does

[@ligardy]

Bruhhhhhh this has to get animated. This is a gorgeous story 🥺🥺🥺

[@AiorosSagittarius]

Thank you for this video. It's a huge help for those of us who never could read the light novel. They really should release it in English... I mean, they translated CFYOW. Why not this one? I would love to read it, it seems to have some really nice moments.

[@salifyanji2893]

I feel you on this one homie !

[@HM-sn8qq]

He says it's a gift from him and Ukitake...I'm not crying...you're crying T_T

[@djphat94]

Love the idea that Ichigo is now the nervous one trying to confess to Orihime instead of the other way around.

[@djnorthroffical2936]

Tbh, at the beginning of bleach I thought rukia and ichigo would be a couple, but after the introduction of Renji that changed right away. I would like them to animate this with some funny twists and this would be an amazing bleach movie.

[@KoNNOBODY]

This was quite lovely 👏

[@vanpirebaby]

i love this so much i grew up with bleach characters (along with other anime characters from other series) i love and care about them so much they deserve this happiness i hope so much for more content aside from the hell arc maybe a heaven arc too or a spin off with their kids too ❤

[@salifyanji2893]

Bruh... Heaven arc ???? You mean Soul Society ?

[@BillPlunderbonesTew8]

Love mention of the woman society group hideout which is most certainly in Byakuya mansion lol

[@salifyanji2893]

Yes😂 In episode 228 he destroyed their swimming pool which they illegally built in his mansion. So they had to travel to the beach in the World of The Living

[@BillPlunderbonesTew8]

oh best one was during Zanpakuto Unknown Tales when Senbonzakura activated all the buttons in Mayuri's lab and opened the doors of their hideout as Byakuya walked by - his face was priceless LOL@@salifyanji2893

[@SairinEarthsea]

I still laugh when remembering it was technically kenpachi who made their organization and then chose byakuya's house to host it.

[@bkOp288]

I literally find Rukia's relationship with Renji incredible, the two have supported each other since they were little when they lost their friends, and they have always lived together, as each other was always their company. People who ship rukia × ichigo can't see the chemistry between Renji and Rukia, since it was shown that he always liked her, and for me, this couple has incredible chemistry, and ichigo with orihime has another incredible chemistry

[@xavierstewart5756]

I couldn’t agree more on everything you said. I’ve always saw the chemistry on both pairings Rukia x Renji & Ichigo x Orihime. Kubo built them up exceptionally well in my book.

[@bkOp288]

@@xavierstewart5756 oh yes, I also agree with you, I think the couples are fine as they are ^v^

[@ob8057]

I really wish we could've seen more of them though. That's why I really like this novel

[@JameyMyburgh-og9ou]

They should actually animate this as TYBW ending it would fit well

[@milagrosmiracle80]

Loved it. I hope we get this animated in the future if Kubo wants to ❤

[@BryerTheGreater1]

Interesting couple they would be they could make a anime on that alone.

[@yeshwanthk928]

Renji to Byakuya: captain,can i marry your sister Byakuya:.......... Renji:i think that is a yes....... Byakuya: bankai.. 😂😂

[@Grayson-Winchester]

I hope the other 2 novels get a English treatment soon. Translation are nice but actually having the book and reading it is worth the money.

[@karlyn132]

Tht was awesome. I love byakuya helping so much. Orihime idea for the veil was 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 . Thank u for ur service! Subscribed💪🏿💪🏿🔥

[@ProfessM]

I would pay good money to have Michelle Ruff and Wall Wingert to do an audible reading of the light novel if we ever got it in English.

[@Myrathosghost]

I wont lie...Im still shocked by people who act like Rukia and Renji was a sudden development xD and Wasn't something absolutely planned from the second Renji was introduced...I remember when the final chapter came out and it was revealed what ships were "canon"....it literally started a fight in a group of anime/manga fans I knew xD

[@obrians-brown1307]

This definitely deserves an OVA i dont see why not

[@greyworld6242]

Snow Monkey! XD Great video for Valentine’s Day my dude!

[@rileystiet]

Thank you for this content (as for all the contents you've made). This one made my eyes teary. Rukia and Renji' story is just so sad, heartwarming, and fulfilling so thank you for sharing and giving it the attention it deserves.

[@18promis]

Shit I’d want this story in a manga or something.

[@fearlessfawn6804]

Thank you this was fabulous. Your excellent explanation was well appreciated. ❤

[@CelisV7656]

Your detailed bleach analysis vids are great man. I really like it. Keep up with the great work!! ❤

[@salifyanji2893]

❤🎉

[@slickamusDPrime]

Story is 🔥🔥🔥🔥👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽!! Thanks for posting this 1!!!

[@jams1070]

Crying and screaming this was a great listen I’ve always loved Rukia and Renji’s relationship and rooted for them from the jump 😭😭 i love love!! Can you do a video about Ichigo and Orihime’s relationship 👉🏽👈🏽 or maybe you’ve already done one and i overlooked it lol

[@pacmiller7564]

This would be so good if it got animated.

[@7amart177]

I heard that they might make this into an anime after the 1000 year blood war Arc

[@badman3000]

Now all I need to see is Ichigo and Orihime wedding now. 😊😊

[@harsyakiarraathallah2222]

This is even better then the Naruto and Hinata Wedding Preparation Arc. I mean it's just Feel more Natural and More like a Slice of Life.

[@salifyanji2893]

If I could like this video 10 times over then I would do so ! Everything is on point 🎉❤

[@ANDREVILAFRANCA]

Great video. Goddamn it, it made my eyes tear up a little. I'd love to see an OVA of this novel.

[@Ah1My-Spinach-Puffs1]

When I saw Renji and Rukias background story I couldn’t ship either of them with anyone else ever ❤❤❤❤❤.

[@zingkymarak6745]

This story is so amazing I'm literally crying 🥲now I want orihime and ichigo 🥺

[@timbobshe]

Read through the tumblr translation. missstormcaller is a legend! Thank you. It’s lush. I hope they do the equivalent for Ichigo and orihime, I know Kubo doesn’t want to focus on romance, but expansion on their relationship would work just as well as WDKALY. Always felt it was one sided with orihime, so Ichigo to struggle to say how he felt all this time. Expansion please. Or just leave it, because appropriate for Ichigo I guess. Also SAJIN NEPHEWS

[@natella7523]

my heart when Ukitake had wanted to retire for a very long time but couldn't. oh god.

[@hacchii07]

Komamura's nephews are too cute

[@salifyanji2893]

I agree lol ❤

[@Marukanitel]

Pfp is wild

[@blickman5090]

11:00 bleach ost is godly

[@kvn12pal]

I hope to see this as an epilogue episode after the TYBW is done.

[@BotBehavior]

Doing the work of the anime gods for us here. Had no idea this light novel even existed. Thank you.

[@carloszamudio5444]

For reals man such a wholesome light novel that I would have never knew if not for this channel

[@mylesjude233]

Great work your doing here. They should really adapt the Bleach Light Novels too ❤

[@Gypsygeekfreak17]

they better damn make this in the anime

[@Leopez02]

Yes Rukia fits better with Renji because Rukia Kuchiki and Renji Abarai have been friends a long time since their childhood, of corse I like Ichigo's and Rukia's friendship too but in my opinion Orihime Inoue fits better and belongs for Ichigo Kurosaki because they're both more "normal humans". Rukia's Wedding is the best video now in The Valentines Day. Happy Valentine's everyone! ❤❤

[@Grayson-Winchester]

Do you think Ichigo invited Rukia and Renji to his wedding?

[@Leopez02]

I believe yes, Ichigo and all he's friends should be invited to Rukia's and Renji's wedding and naturally the whole Soul Society too defienitily Byakya Kuchiki family. ​@@Grayson-Winchester

[@Leopez02]

I'm interested will they switches their last names like Renji's last name Abarai for Rukia or Kuchiki name for Renji. In my opinion Renji Kuchiki would be nice.

[@ob8057]

​@@Leopez02 Rukia switched her last name to Abarai so now she's Rukia Abarai. She kept her Gotei 13 name the same though

[@Leopez02]

@@ob8057 What Byakya Kuchiki thinking about it. He will not like it but he have to allow it Rukia's last name is Abarai. 😅😮

[@mikehazel9991]

Wonderful video love it.

[@danielguerrero1438]

They should make it an ova

[@shonenarkenstone3734]

I want this story animated I don't care if it only in sub ill still watch it

[@erickasnia1501]

Thank you heard a abridge version i had tears like a good audible book

[@TheBlackOtaku]

I hope viz translate this in English because I really want to read it.

[@bmwfixr]

Yes. Story development ( if you’re paying attention) Rukia’s relationship with Ichigo was more like brother and sister. It was very obvious that Renji had feelings towards her and always wanted what’s best for her to succeed. But what about Isuzu Kira? He was very dead during the beginning of the Blood war!? I guess I missed that part of the story….

[@zero_sakura0036]

As nice as it is that we got a novel focusing on Rukia and Renji, I really wish we also got something focused on Ichigo and Orihime. Even though I think pairing Rukia and Renji was a good move, I’m more of a Ichihime fan/supporter and I always wish they had more content. I wanna see more moments between Ichigo and Orihime. Like come on, give the two a movie or OVA at least like Naruto and Hinata got a movie focused on them which turned out great btw :D

[@akobe4785]

Liked this video before I finished watching it.

[@MrBig1984]

Is there an official light novel out there that details Rukia first realising her feelings for Renji, their confessions of their feelings for each other, and their first kiss?

[@aleksacakic9571]

It's crazy how Ishin's love for Rukia makes sense so much God damn

[@wahidpawana424]

The IchiXRukia shippers are like Renji's dissaproving mother-in laws. 😂😂😂

[@user-ft4gx9qc3o]

Man this LN is beautiful and wholesome at the time

[@ashleeramey]

I want to buy it if there's ever an English version ❤

[@salifyanji2893]

❤🎉 Same here !😊

[@blickman5090]

KUBOLOGY AT WORK HERE BOOOOOOOOY

[@clashlikestinger706]

Is it getting any anime adaptation?

[@mylesjude233]

I'd love if it did. Keep the Bleach hype train going

[@TheShahkulu]

According to KlubOutside it's a possibility.

[@mylesjude233]

@@TheShahkulu awesome

[@mannujwalmishra3590]

this is so wholesome

[@Mirajane_kurosaki18]

Can you do an video on why not to hate Orihime

[@DBZimran]

here you go: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZ7XqHujbqmNgKc

[@Mirajane_kurosaki18]

@@DBZimran thank you

[@nodatastored684]

Why does Renji and Rukia's facial expression made me think, they read the Hell arc and are waiting for the Next Chapters

[@Ahrilovergamer]

If people know something about love they will not say that and beside there was hint about relationship between ichigo and orihime through the series

[@ryanhernandez5632]

At risk of sour grapes. I will still say it should have been ichigo who married rukia. On a side not though i can already imagine renji asking for her brothers blessings only for him to challenge him to combat for it lol

[@paulaneesh7]

Bruh Rukia is literally 150yrs old, tf you are on about Studio Perriot really fcked it up for all anime only watchers, in Manga it's way different

[@sebastianortega1851]

Rukia no cuadra para ser la pareja de Ichigo, basándome en el manga 😂

[@ligardy]

I’m 3/4 way through and haven’t heard ichogo’s name. I’m at the edge of my seat man😅

[@Verynicetubol]

Awesome

[@tae2x196]

Really hope this gets animated

[@ClulssCrs3310]

I love this novel so much, I bought it. Yes, it's only in Japanese and I don't care since i'm studying the language.

[@salifyanji2893]

🎉❤

[@lazuliioverheaven]

As much as I wished Ichigo and Rukia ended up together, canon is canon and I can’t die on this hill

[@blaf55]

daam thats good

[@misswednesday299]

Really enjoyed this video, Imran! Since this light novel isn't translated, can you make a video about the B storylines? I always have had a softspot for Isane, so I'm curious about her storyline in the novel.

[@salifyanji2893]

I'm sure he will do so. Imran has been covering a wide range of content this year and so we have every reason to be optimistic. 2024 is a good year to be a Bleach fan