Ichigo Kurosaki: HOLLOW, QUINCY, SHINIGAMI & HUMAN | BLEACH: Character Analysis

BLEACH's Ichigo Kurosaki is a misunderstood main character, the protagonist of BLEACH is actually one of the best most relatable shonen main characters we have seen. After weeks of build up the time has finally come! This is the highly ancipated Ichigo Kurosaki character analysis that you all have been waiting for. Leading up to the Ichigo analysis I had made videos on all of his friends including: Uryu, Chad and Orihime. The 'Road to Ichigo' now ends with the final video in the series being on Ichigo Kurosaki. In this video I debunk the claims that Ichigo is a poorly written character, why a protagonist without a goal is not a bad thing, and how Ichigo is an excellent example of a well written protagonist. People overlook the subtle nuance that Kubo places into his story, they attribute their own lack of understanding onto Tite Kubo. BLEACH is by no means a terrible story, nor is Ichigo a bland one-dimensional character. Lets breakdown and analyse Ichigo's character and prove that he undergoes a significant character arc, and explain the nature of his powers dispelling this notion that his abilities are handed to him.
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0:00 Introduction
03:46 Common Opinions of Ichigo
15:44 Is Ichigo a Reactionary Character?
23:25 Ichigo: The Strong Protagonist
33:10 Ichigo's Character Arc Explained
48:46 Theme of Ichigo's Character: To Shatter Fate
55:51 Ichigo's Powers Explained
01:25:05 Final Thoughts
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[@DBZimran]

What do I do now?

[@government1476]

You could do other series you like

[@axeljulesetienne3917]

Rukia ?

[@saudbintalib5701]

You should definitely do a character analysis video on Naruto,Luffy,or even Goku.

[@smcrevival1467]

Nagato/Pain pls? I'm a pain tard. Minato would be nice too.

[@orangehat1924]

Maybe opinions on Bleach's filler arcs?

[@thunderchungus9971]

Ichigo doesn't want to be on top, he doesn't want to be a pirate king, hokage nor a soul king, man just wants to protect and i respect that

[@shugaurushugs7923]

my man also just wants a normal life

[@xblade149]

That's why I hate fairy tail they overused the power of friendship trope and the whole I want to be this trope

[@seenl6eight258]

He doesn’t want to become a Sayian god either

[@Davidofthelost]

He’s just a teenager going through his life and wants to protect his loved ones but is dragged into the duties of a Soul Reaper. But he doesn’t look back, because it gives him the power to protect people.

[@M.O.T]

one could say a side effect of Ichigo's want to protect will lead him to become the strongest in the world because as he makes friends with stronger people he in turn sees a need to become even stronger to protect them as well.

[@DonniedrakoE]

I’m surprised people disliked ichigo. As someone who recently read bleach I think he’s great. There’s nothing wrong with having a character who wants to live a normal life and I really do like his struggle to become stronger and more resolute against the threats that face him. Ichigo at the start is most certainly not who he is at the end.

[@naufalezz2327]

I completely agree with you

[@phoebea]

I like Ichigo as a character, and agree that he does change through his character journey, however, as an amateur writer myself, I can also see why people would criticize his character. There is some truth to the claims against Ichigo's character: his initial motivation is to live a normal life, yet he seeks power to become a stronger shinigami (thus taking him further away from living a normal life), he won the genetic lottery of being a Human/Hollow/Shinigami/Vizard/Quincy/Fullbringer, and, after every loss he gains a power up which enables him to defeat the main villain of the arc. But, I think that his actual motivation is not to live a normal life. This was his initial "excuse" because it's his misbelief. He (originally) thought that he will be happy living a normal life, but when specific circumstances happened to him (proving him wrong), he realizes that what he actually wants is power: power to protect others. One can argue that this is the most basic shounen motivation, however, it's a little different in Ichigo's case. In this story world, Ichigo's powers are tied to his acceptance of an inner part of himself which he sees as an imperfection (ex. He has to accept shinigami powers to use it, he has to accept his hollow powers to use it, he has to accept his fullbringer powers to use it, etc.) So, the theme is actually: the more he (one) accepts himself (oneself), the more powerful he (one) will be. I think this is a really cool concept/theme, but it is difficult to show because it is a deep, internal character change that would not usually present externally in real life. And, in using the medium of anime/manga, internal changes cannot be illustrated as easily as a novel description in first-person POV. So, the fact that it is difficult to convey deep internal growth using an illustration-based medium is why I think Ichigo often gets thrown into the "another basic shounen MC" category by mistake. Plus, people don't understand that Ichigo's Zanpakto is the corporeal representation of this theme. So, the fight scenes aren't just a clash of opposing ideals between the good guys and the bad guys, they also represent the struggle of the shinigami (Ichigo) and their acceptance of themselves. The ambiguity of who is good and who is bad adds to this struggle. The shinigami are considered to be the "good guys" because the story is told from this lens, however, to a Human/Hollow/Quincy/Vizard/Fullbringer in the story world, the Shinigami are not the "good guys." This adds a layer to the theme and asks: can you still accept yourself knowing who you really are (imperfections, darkness, and evil parts included)?

[@UnifiedEntity]

@@phoebea He may have one the "lottery" but he had to progress to those and even accept himself in DIFFERENT instances. What good are all those powers, if they are connected to you personally so much that a single doubt can be the difference of even USING it during a life or death situation? I fault people for not understanding the fundamentals of Spiritual pressure and spiritual energy. ITs been shown NUMEROUS times the mindset affects the spirit and body. Doesnt matter how gifted or blessed you are unless your mind is in the right place.

[@miiamidblu]

@@UnifiedEntity yeah. Bleach has a lot of heavy Buddhist symbolisms in both the story and characters. Since most ppl in the west might not recognize the influence the spirit relation to mind and body might be lost on them...

[@WeyardWiz]

The only reason people disliked him is cause he spammed one attack getsuga 🤣🤣🤣

[@metroidhunter965]

“Ichigo is often critiqued as not having a clear goal” Is “being strong enough to protect his friends” not a clear enough goal?? That’s literally the entire point of him traveling to the Soul Society and Hueco Mundo

[@ayusshanubhav2097]

Yes...ichigo literally shouts his goal 😂

[@Leo-db4sl]

Every big 3 shonen protagonist has his own goal to achieve Even though all of them are different, Naruto's goal was to become a hokage, after that it stopped Luffy's goal is to become the pirate king but it is still too far to end And ichigo's goal is to protect his close relarives, and as for that he tries to get strong enough to protect the people who hurt his relatives Imma make a short resume on ichigo in 15 words: a teenager who wants to protect what's most precious to him by getting stronger

[@metroidhunter965]

@@ayusshanubhav2097 i guess Ichigo doesn’t shout his goal annoyingly enough. Kid Naruto was annoying as hell with his Hokage statements, especially in the dub.

[@metroidhunter965]

@@Leo-db4sl Dragon Ball is also a shonen title. Goku doesn’t have as distinctive of a goal, especially in the original series.

[@0vern9K]

Yea it’s a goal but when people say a goal they mean something you can reach towards and work towards with an solving resolution. Protecting and saving your friends not only is the most common and shonen troupe for an mc I would ant say it’s a set and stone goal. Also the hueco mundo arc is well just 1 arc. What about for the rest of the series and it’s ending? I definitely think kubo could have developed him a goal throughout the series like how toriyama did with having gokus goal to be finding an successor to protect earth after his passing which is what he got in uub at the end of Z. But as a bleach fan protecting your friends isn’t a set and stone goal at least the way I see it and my perspective.

[@user-yu2qs7vm7j]

People like you are the reason the Bleach community is still thriving all these years I sincerely thank you for all your hard works and I'm proud to be a part of the Bleach Community Bleach will soon get it's love once the anime returns Looking forward for more upload

[@Prince-Shogun]

Same here!

[@KingKelebra]

Well said!

[@russellwestbrook6936]

Same bro. I love bleach so much

[@MoonlightInTheStars-]

Same!

[@user-wp6nj7bp3p]

I love bleach so I love all you guys too ❤💕

[@sirenblack]

Ichigo has the world on his shoulders and no one really gets that. He blamed himself for his mother’s death because he feels he should have been strong enough to save her. Even though he was a child he blamed himself and spent ages going to the place where she died to find her and bring her home. People who dislike Ichigo don’t get he still blamed himself up until he found out about Yhwach was the reason for her death. He just wants to protect the people he loves and I don’t think that makes him a weak protagonist it makes him strong because he will go further than anyone else to protect the things that are precious to him. It makes me so angry that people write Ichigo off because he doesn’t run around shouting his dreams from the top of his lungs. Let’s be honest most adults don’t know what they want to be when they grow up lol. Bleach will always be my fave manga.

[@Grognack]

Well said!

[@josesosa3337]

Thats something that struck me with your comment. Ichigo doesn't brag or boast about his power or hia goals. To be fair a lot main character s don't brag but they do try to tell you what they want in life. Ichigo is kind of like jotaro with how they can be quite reserved at points.

[@thelowercaseperson]

Couldn't have said it better myself

[@JinisBored]

Yep, bleach is really deep and sort of realistic. My favorite shonen and anime

[@user-cg1kv5io5t]

Yes!! Ichigo is a character that doesn't has any lofty ambitions, no grandiose motivation and does not has the "I want to be come this, be that" vendetta -- he's just a simple guy, a teenager at that who happens to be the protagonist and has ambitions we all might have, which are protecting his friends and family, and has the sadness of being ABSOLUTELY miserable when he doesn't. He's just someone like us who is driven to protect the people he loves, and goes through many character-arcs along all the manga, (SS, HC & TYBW being the ones where he's developing the most, honestly) but these are often overlooked because his conflicts and development are really more internal than external. I'm glad I found someone who agrees, lmao, the Ichigo slander has gone on for too long when he's a really, really great character looking into it.

[@kushagrasharma5402]

"THE BLADE IS ME" , once you truly understand the metaphors Tite Kubo used for Ichigo you'll see just how beautiful and deep his character is. Kubo is a really great writer which is evident through his theme of 'Finding yourself and accepting true self' as shown in TYBW arc through Ichigo when he learned about himself and accepted Zangetsu, someone he feared, a moment which also made me cry alot. "I won't ask you for your help anymore from now on I will fight for myself" Now watch the idea and understand the writing.

[@mukeshkhanchi648]

@@javierbasquez1181 and?? What did you accomplish with that statement??

[@bradleysmith6478]

@@mukeshkhanchi648 right,and i disagree with the depth aspect

[@mukeshkhanchi648]

@@bradleysmith6478 just look in few lower comments. This ass was copying and pasting this crap. Just a little child who is pissed on the fact that his fully flawed blonde gay stalker isn't the best protagonist out there

[@ludasrayjin1158]

@@bradleysmith6478 ignore him he's just a troll He's literally replying to every comment with the same shit

[@bradleysmith6478]

@@mukeshkhanchi648 right he’s salty that DBZ imran isn’t doing an analysis on his favorite character

[@shaquaningham560]

I watched Bleach when I was a kid and Ichigo was the first shonen protagonist I had a genuine likely towards

[@diobrando3685]

I tolerate most Shounen protagonists, save for Ichigo who has an actual air of relatability. Making him one of the few characters I actually like

[@massy9437]

i fully agree imo he is a normal person which makes him far better

[@jessicawilliams3849]

Bleach was actually the first anime I ever watched when I was in middle school, so I’m glad people are still talking about it

[@mikailthomas1466]

"He might loose his powers today, tomorrow a month from now or even a year." -Kisuke Urahara

[@ruefysh9576]

Yes that's what he said

[@beyondthebomb8940]

Lose*

[@pRopaaNS]

Are you talking about filler episodes?

[@mikailthomas1466]

I'm talking about after he beat Aizen and he collapsed.

[@pRopaaNS]

@@mikailthomas1466 Yes, that' s filler. Ichigo lost all his power right then in manga.

[@yllemini5092]

Sometimes i forget to why Bleach is one my fav anime and this freshened my points. Ichigo truly is just a relatable protagonist and is to be taken example of even in real life situations tbh.

[@theriddlemethispersongoldeneye]

'His inner hollow has enough for Ichigo to reason with his enemies' Naruto has been real quiet after when hearing this

[@Toothpaste0000]

In the shounen genre, I found ichigo to be quite unique and different from other protagonists I had heard many complaints about him before starting bleach and I genuinely hated the guy for some reason But as I started watching bleach , I realised why this show is one of the big three and ichigo’s several character arcs lead me to relate to him and be fond of him in many ways , he’s also one of my favourite anime characters now Ichigo Kurosaki doesn’t deserve the hate

[@ayusshanubhav2097]

I'm glad that you liked it

[@kamyoyurika141]

basically people who talk shit about him and the series didn't even read or watch the anime.glad that you like it.

[@xblade149]

Also in my opinion I feel like people need to expand their horizon when it comes to shonen because there are different shonen magazines with unique titles and characters that doesn't follow that I want to become trope. Even ones from the 70s, 80s 90s are very unique

[@xblade149]

@Games exactly, that's why I'm glad chainsaw man, jujustsu kaisen, and hell paradise are getting anime adaption. Also series like blockade battlefront , trigun, to your eternity, magus bride, ushio to tora, d.gray-man,karakuri circus (manga)Gto , pumpkin scissors, and deadman wonderland gets overlooked

[@kamyoyurika141]

@@xblade149 for me itadori jjk life and ichigo abit similar they don't have goal,just want to live peacefuly and suddenly they get forced by the situation to fight.before the problem come they just a normal human...the toxic fans from NRT,DB,OP want all the protagonist have to join SUNWOOKONG SQUAD. (even though itadori have those vibe too *cough) Ichigo is the Coolest shonen prot in my opinion.

[@theapriltapes]

As far as goals go. Ichigo lives in a world where dreams and aspirations are a lot less grandiose than typical shonen. It's the real world. You can follow your dreams to become an artist or travel the world. You can't be the pirate king or hokage.

[@BlackPlatinum]

Bruh imagine your Ichigo and you just wanna get on with your life and chill and a demon comes flying in yo living room. Tearing stuff up. That's what I think appeals to me about his character. He ain't trying to be superman he just trying to live his life. That makes boi relatable

[@kamyoyurika141]

oh man so true..he really relatable to human tbh....

[@kenpoarniceguy1]

He even made that clear when Rukia was like, "You must be a hero!" And he's all, "NO WAY!!"

[@kamyoyurika141]

@@kenpoarniceguy1 haha lol....i guess Bleach is just not suitable for kids

[@vb2806]

@@kamyoyurika141 that's true. People can't believe that he doesn't want to be some great hero, he just wants his fights to be done so he can go back to his normal life. A life where he can date, have fun, have dinner with his family.

[@rougerider0373]

I’ll say this much about him: No man is a mountain.

[@Leo-db4sl]

And no man can cut a mountain with normal reasoning

[@randomperson2540]

What does that mean

[@Leo-db4sl]

@@randomperson2540 no man can protect everyone alone

[@randomperson2540]

What a great quote from both off you

[@flareinc7413]

The argument that Ichigo is a reactionary character is beyond stupid. It doesn't matter whether we talk about Beach,Naruto,Lord of The Rings,Wuthering Heights or fucking Romeo and Juliet,The Main character is always reactionary: stuff happens around them and they React. This video is a work of a hero. Well done. Very well done indeed :) There are still characters that you haven't analyzed.

[@Grognack]

Facts.

[@flareinc7413]

The only criticism which Injust remembered and had to check was the fact that there were pics of the Hokage is the part where characters who only fight for themselves were mentioned. Wrong pic-choice although this video was so long that small errors are fine :)

[@guythat779]

The literal meaning and the root definition of a protagonist is someone who reacts to the change done by the antagonist (who's definition is the one who starts change)

[@t.7124]

A reactive character isn't necessarily bad, but a character who does not drive the plot (as in, a bad thing happens and they need to stop it) IS a reactive character. In Dragonball Z, Goku is mostly a reactive character in the Saiyan and Cell sagas. It does not make him a bad character, but you (and this video) seem to think that reactive characters are bad. If Ichiko does not drive the story through his goals or ambitions, and only affects the plot through how he reacts to things, then he is a reactive character. Luffy is an active character for most of One Piece. He sets out himself, decides to go to Skypiea for the hell of it and runs into a prison to save his brother. He drives the story instead of the story driving what he does next. It doesn't make him a better character, but it makes him an interesting one given the world of One Piece, as wherever Luffy goes, the plot follows.

[@jamesschmidt3191]

This is literally life. Like, things happen, and as human beings, being able to sense stimuli, we react to them, naturally. Sometimes whether we want to or not, involuntary reflexes etc. But our active reactions and way we handle certain events in life are crucial in shaping our journeys and stories. So I agree 100% with you, this argument is just absolutely idiotic. Does Naruto not react to all the different events and challenges he encounters, as well as Luffy? Of course, or else they would just stand there and do nothing. They all react differently, and depending on the scenario. So dumb. Edit: I am not sure if I agree with you or disagree, I think I'm confused on what message you were conveying or I misunderstood that topic in the video. I thought that we were saying that this argument is used AGAINST Ichigo to show he isn't a good character, and THAT was the stupid argument. If you meant the fact that Ichigo is a reactive character, supports the belief he is poorly written, and you agree with that, then I do NOT 100% agree with you, but 100% disagree. So yeah, I'm confused. My bad. To be clear, I think reactivity is a characteristic of every main character, every human actually, and that Ichigo is a great character; Luffy or Naruto aren't any better, as they all react to things too, as again, its what creatures (even plants literally??) do. Lol.

[@TheDonovanMcCormick]

All Ichigo does is struggle, and he fails a lot, he can’t accept himself for the longest time. I don’t see how anyone could say he’s a Mary Sue unless they heard it somewhere but haven’t read Bleach. And villains always drive plots, they want change, the heroes always react to that. I can’t think of a revolutionary protagonist that wants to change everyone’s way of life. Ichigo almost died to get his shinigami powers, almost died getting his Vizard power, died twice in Hueco Mundo for those two power ups, gave up his power, then worked and got it back and had it stolen again, then he got his powers back as a favor from all the people he helped save, and then trains for his final power up. I guess you could say the last one and Tsukashima giving him back his sword was handed to him but he had to start from scratch multiple times and Yhwach just stole his brand new power so no one should feel upset about Tsukashima giving it back.

[@kenpoarniceguy1]

Yeah he's not Naruto

[@heyarnold7256]

Or they just have no idea what a mary sue is. I see people toss that term around often. It's become another meaningless buzzword people use to slander characters they don't like.

[@nadhifbhagawantahadiprayit975]

The only mary sue part of Ichigo is that my man is a hybrid to end all hybrids

[@perryemerald9156]

@@nadhifbhagawantahadiprayit975 I love bleach and totally disagree with the boring main trope but my mans is a hollow, Quincy, soul reaper combined 😂😂😂 he was too OP but all the villains were way more OP so it’s cool lol

[@derrickmeade4891]

@@perryemerald9156 right?! Like aizen is literally melded with a reality warping wish granting weapon of basically limitless power with the ability to hypnotize someone who can see every single future

[@neogotham2k395]

Ichigo: When you counter, don't let them cut you. When you protect someone, don't let them die. When you attack, kill!

[@Dragonds53]

Amazing

[@ValeriePersonalReal]

That was urahara kisuke..

[@neogotham2k395]

@@ValeriePersonalReal Yes I know, Ichigo said that quote while fighting Renji at Soul Society.

[@ValeriePersonalReal]

@@neogotham2k395 and you said it just now, still a kisuke quote.

[@deron2203]

@@ValeriePersonalReal k

[@Elsa_Jay]

I'm still surprised Ichigo's hair stayed slick even after the 10 year timeskip. Guess copying his dad's hair was a great idea, considering he didn't end up like Naruto's "dad-hair".

[@CthulhuTheory]

I hate naruto’s “dad hair”

[@rderyk]

........i approve.......believe it........ :D

[@CthulhuTheory]

@hollowfied texting stroy Long hair doesn't really fit Ichigo's personality, but it would be nice :)

[@drumo2273]

@@CthulhuTheory I was really hoping he'd take the Minato or Jiraya approach, so imagine my disappointment when I saw his dad hair...

[@sageofsixfats549]

Naruto with his Zuckerberg hair🤣

[@whyte463]

The very fact that Ichigo deals with internal & external conflicts, as well learning about himself, is evident that amongst other Shonen protagonist, Ichigo Kurosaki is one of the most realistic characters that illuminates the idea of being human.

[@bingo784]

People who say Ichigo is reactionary and thus worse than Naruto or Luffy forget that Naruto and Luffy are also very reactionary characters, every action they make that looks proactive is actually in reaction to shit that happened to them. Naruto chases after Sasuke *IN REACTION* to Sasuke running away, Naruto fights Pein *IN REACTION* to Pein wrecking Konoha, Luffy instigates the summit war *IN REACTION* to Ace getting sentenced to execution, Luffy fights Big Mom *IN REACTION* to Sanji getting blackmailed into marriage.

[@zach415]

Luffy is going after the One Piece in reaction to Shanks giving him the hat

[@heyarnold7256]

Yeah but for Luffy he's always proactively progressing towards a goal. If Big Mom didn't kidnap Sanji he would have gone after her on his own anyway.

[@massy9437]

@@heyarnold7256 except he didnt and doesnt so wtf are you on about?

[@heyarnold7256]

@@massy9437 What part was hard for you to understand? Nothing I said was incorrect.

[@massy9437]

@@heyarnold7256 except the fact it's complete bullshit? You can say all you want that it's what he would've done but he doesn't so it's irrelevant

[@Grayson-Winchester]

My favorite protagonist in all of shonen. Because he's just a simple person trying to make the most of his life and doesn't ask for much. Ichigo is someone who completed a giant circle and Naruto is a under-dog stroy that went to a destiny. Ichigo could have been the new soul king at the end of the series

[@Axolotlian]

I disagree I'm the best shonen protag.

[@Optimus_Primes]

@@Axolotlian yessir tell em.. gintoki much better

[@KAIZENURAMESHI]

@@javierbasquez1181 Ichigo doesn't need all that crap that's what makes him standout

[@mukeshkhanchi648]

@@javierbasquez1181 and?? What did you accomplish with that statement??

[@Primeking2345]

Naruto was never under dog outcast sure

[@uttoenah2438]

After 15 year, you give the people what they’ve wanted for so long

[@Kaocito1]

What i admire most about Ichigo is that he regulary changes his clothes. XD

[@semekiizuio]

Kubo was a fashionista lol

[@PhoenixReaper04]

Ichigo is my all time favorite anime character from bleach he's a fantastic main character and i really don't care what people say they are just toxic/not true fans kubo made ichigo very relatable and one of the best characters in the whole bleach series and besides wanting to protect his friends and family is a really good goal no matter what you haters say

[@manuelacosta9463]

He sure is. Unlike with Gotei 13 and the other groups he's someone you will be safe with especially when his friends enter the mix. Definitely a legacy MC.

[@mikailthomas1466]

He's like a pizza with everything on it.

[@dianaev4020]

Say it again 😌

[@mikailthomas1466]

He's like a pizza with everything on it.

[@EnesLOTR]

and yet without me , he is nothing

[@mikailthomas1466]

Human,soul reaper, Hollow,Quincy,Fullbringer and Stawberry.

[@Leo-db4sl]

@@mikailthomas1466 THE STRAWBERRY PLEASE-

[@painxYGO]

Before I got into Bleach, I had seen videos on why bleach fell after soul society, but after finishing the series, i thought that the opinions on this matter were complete nonsense. Sure bleach has its problems/lows, but it still is an awesome ride from start to finish. I also like that Kubo expands on the lore in the novels. One of my favourite things in Bleach is the mistery of zangetsus truth and how brilliantly it was forshadowed and revealed. It was absolutely top tier level.

[@dianeemaleu2697]

Bleach never fell after SS arc. Thats haters spouting nonsense. Its like those ppl saying Naruto fell after the Pain arc. The peak of Bleach is The Arrancar arc and the TYBW arc( the last one to be animated).

[@itsjustvin7630]

@@dianeemaleu2697 frankly Naruto to me fell when Kaguya came to picture cuz even with he flaws in the war I was able to forgive it

[@dianeemaleu2697]

@@itsjustvin7630 i must admit its hard to find anyone liking the warc arc and the Kaguya one lool

[@yashranjan1011]

Ichigos biggest hack is , his determination to make a noble bow down , confidence to win against a rebel , potential to defeat a nihilistic man , strength to beat a god and finally hope to even overcome despair

[@saudbintalib5701]

Ichigo Kurosaki was indeed pretty awesome for the most part.

[@saudbintalib5701]

@@javierbasquez1181 absolutely wrong.

[@saudbintalib5701]

@@javierbasquez1181 did you even watch this video?

[@mukeshkhanchi648]

@@javierbasquez1181 and you are also an opinion not a fact.

[@Shellshock39]

Ichigo gets an unfair bad reputation because he's constantly compared to Luffy and Naruto. Those two have clear and well-thought out external goals while Ichigo's goal is very internal. Ichigo wants to protect his loved ones so he doesn't have to go through the trauma of what happened to his mother again. He'll literally go to hell and back if it meant keeping his loved ones safe. Having an external goal does not make a good shonen protagonist by itself. People have to remember that Ichigo's just a normal kid from our world. Having a clear goal works for characters like Luffy and Naruto because they live in a fantastic world while Ichigo lives in a world very similar to our own. The best and most well-written protagonists are characters that don't have a clear goal; for example, Yusuke Urameshi from Yu Yu Hakusho. Yusuke doesn't have a clear goal yet he's considered one of the best shonen protagonists. Yusuke and Ichigo have a lot in common and one of them is that they don't have a clear goal, especially Yusuke. Ichigo's goal is to protect his loved ones while Yusuke's goal (although it's never stated by him) is growing up and becoming a man. Having a clear goal is fine but it's not necessary for a shonen protagonist. The best protagonists actually don't have goals; Gintoki Sakata from Gintama is considered one of the best, if the best, shonen protagonists and he doesn't have a clear goal.

[@Grognack]

For real. "He DoEsN't HaVe A gOaL" is such a vapid and hackneyed criticism. And they never apply that criticism to other characters that don't scream their goals at the top of their lungs all the time.

[@heyarnold7256]

Yusuke's story was unique in that it was about him finding his goal. He was on a journey of self-discovery through fighting.

[@tickletipsoniv7018]

Exactly, People are so hypocritical when it comes to Ichigo's character. They would enjoy characters like Yusuke,Denji, and Gintoki. But criticize Ichigo for not having a goal.

[@vb2806]

What's worse is Naruto was made Hokage just for the sake of it. He doesn't have any qualities to lead, he was still just a kid even after growing up. He is like Goku in some aspects but not as cool.

[@Charleyyy678]

You forgot Kenshin Himura from Ruronui Kenshin

[@rubies200]

Ichigo is forever relevant for everybody. When people are scared, they think about protecting themselves. Ichigo fears he can't *protect others* . He drags his soul through the mud to protect the whole of Karakura Town. Most people would throw others in the mud *to protect themselves* . Recently, I found myself alone with no support from anyone. Ichigo's character informed my decisions and I got through the issues stronger for facing them head-on.

[@jaimeramirezjr.9870]

Ichigo is actually my favorite MC , I like his reason for wanting to be strong. I didn't watch bleach until I was 18 but I enjoyed bleach and most of the people saying Ichigo is a bad character are mostly toxic naruto fans

[@turnerbrawley4715]

From his upbringing, personality, themes, ideals, and so much more you explained what made ichigo one of SJs greatest protags to put it short Zimran this was a masterpiece!

[@specter21_96]

I love everything you've done for the Bleach community. Its always great to hear insightful and intelligent conversation on the series and it's amazing cast.

[@heyarnold7256]

First One Piece with Mr Morj, now Bleach has someone that can finally give insight on how well it's written. Someone should do the same for Naruto.

[@nyhtfall1969]

@@heyarnold7256 agreed naruto needs that I've seen far to much misrepresentation from that series not to the extent of bleach I'd say but i still see it

[@juacocs]

My favorite quote of Ichigo is when he's fighting Ulquiorra and tells him that it's not that he "thinks" that he can defeat him, but rather that he "has" to defeat him. Even when in a truly disadvantageous scenario, his duty to his loved ones were always the driving force of his actions and I think that's better than "I need to defeat you so I can become X/Y/Z".

[@SABNISTANMAY]

The most obvious but unrecognisable foreshadowing Kubo does about Ichigo's powers is that white is wearing the "Shinigami" clothing while Old man wears western clothing and only one race in the Bleach universe does that😉 As fot this video, perfect.

[@Dragonds53]

Beautiful foreshadowing for sure

[@user-kk4es3li1p]

Also when It revealed white was his zanpakuto, I remembered there's no other hollow we've seen do bankai and even he said he learned it the same time ichigo did

[@mikecash2384]

The fact that Ichigo used the same reiatsu sensory technique that uryuu uses when searching for hollows and then OMZ had him use the same technique again to find his shinigami powers in the shattered shaft was the first foreshadowed event for me

[@Dragonds53]

@@mikecash2384 well one for me has to be (as I researched) Ichigo very clearly having a costume change in bankai after we saw Ururyu having one in his fight with Kurotsuchi. In using ozm power the Quincy power he was giving off Quincy esq technique we just saw and than proceeded to have quincies do that in most of there moves in tybw unless I'm remembering wrong. Also anyone else wonder why we never seen a black getsuga with light blue trim again, would that be OZM no longer being the main source of power

[@vandagylon2885]

Well, the quincy aren't a race so much as a specific affiliation of spiritually aware humans.

[@CandyCane23049]

Ichigo and Yusuke are 1a and 1b for me. They had no "goals", whatever they are the most relatable for me. I love the fact they are normal as they can be and only take care of shit if they have to.

[@nyhtfall1969]

What I find hypocritical is people will easily shower yusuke with praise and rightfully so he's an amazing character but will dog on ichigo ichigo for some reason by their logic yusuke should be a crap character its just dumb

[@victorcippitelli2242]

Finally, the masterpiece, the cream of the crop, the long awaited premier I was waiting for since I started to follow this channel of amazing Bleach content analysis! Also, you made true justice for Ichigo, my favourite 21 century shonen protagonist 😁 Thank u so much for your great work 👏

[@Gabanatora]

Ichigo is the Spiderman of anime. And that's why I love him so much.

[@reylan4028]

Bro, exactly.

[@antgarza4031]

I dont get it

[@huntinghussain2994]

I guess, if peters mom had web powers and his dad had spider sense

[@MrTigracho]

" Hey you brats, I'm your friendly shinigami Kurosaki Ichigo, now get the hell outta here!"

[@jjamv9373]

@@antgarza4031 Ichigo having to balance his responsibilities as a shinigami and his social/school life is all very similar to Spider-Man, which I think is his point here

[@AddaeAkono]

Ichigo is one of my favorite Shonen protagonists because he's just like me and I relate to him so much. Behind his tough exterior is a guy who is compassionate and want's to help others.

[@sageoverheaven]

It's finally here. IchiGOAT analysis. I shall save this for the weekend.

[@shadowsofvalenthia6959]

That was just bad still like it though.

[@returnedtomonkey8886]

People called him the worst shonen protag. Turned out he was the best.

[@vrrrr8423]

ignorant peeps who think shonen is only dbz style

[@jobsidian4219]

Which is funny since Ichigo better is written most shounen protagonist

[@kamyoyurika141]

@@vrrrr8423 they want Ichigo put down his coolness and join the sunwookong squad lol🤣

[@nyhtfall1969]

@@vrrrr8423 I've seen people foolishly call bleach dragon ball z but with swords

[@widodoakrom3938]

True 🔥💪

[@jordanpatton3622]

I love how Ichigo's struggles are reflected in his inner world, like how when he gives into despair the rain falls down inside his mind, flooding the city.

[@rosiemurasaki7509]

Bleach was the first anime I watched and finished on my own (my sister and I would watch anime together) and he really helped shape who I am today even if I didn't realize it until recently...I kinda dropped Bleach when it was ongoing (I was just impatient and sad because it was the TYBW arc) but after it ended and I read Kubo's author letter about how he wanted to end the story...I blasted through reading the entire manga and loved every moment and remembered why I loved the series in thr first place....Ichigo os one of those characters who I hold dearly in my heart...I wouldn't say I love him because its a little different than that...I can't really describe how I feel about him and the series...but I will always love and enjoy Bleach and Ichigo will always be my go to for anime that I love.

[@UnifiedEntity]

DBZimran.....it allllll started with your Bleach misconception video. I'm glad and overjoyed to have been around since then and can't wait to see what you've done after this. Ichigo is in my top 10 list of Shonen protags. His misconceptions and blind hate, have infuriated me on a level where its an echo chamber of statements that just show an obvious void of deprived of thought and I cannot help but retaliate if I am being mean or not. I look forward to the return of Bleach More and more because of you. Thank you.

[@Outer113]

I loved this video it's a love letter to a underrated character I always saw ichigo as a person who struggled with what he is with what he wants. After all he wanted a normal life but he was never destined to have one his story is one of accepting who he is. I truly love bleach

[@kennylunacy]

This video made me realize that Ichigo gained power and shouldered everything on his own. Goku even needed help from his friends at the end of the Moro Arc. Two contrasts of Shonen right there.

[@yorklane5930]

I hope this video does really well because I'm honestly just getting tired of people hating on this character for either no reason or really dumb reasons that come across like they've never read the series.

[@sourensoukatsui]

i still get teary eyed whenever I think about or watch the moment Ichigo saves Rukia from execution. That moment, Rukia accepted her fate and that she's at peace with it and she regrets nothing but when Ichigo arrived, she must've felt so happy. Then the next scenes with Ukitake and his team arriving fully stopping the execution, if I were Rukia, I'd literally bawl my eyes out. She never expected anybody to help her. I mean, she wholeheartedly understood why her own brother would not interfere and just seems to be okay with what's going to happen. The last thing I'd expect if I were her is these people who will put their lives on the line for her. This moment was very emotional for me. Because Ichigo never gave up in saving her. It must've felt so great to know that there are people like that on your life who truly cares for you no matter what.

[@skyrogue1977]

This guy had his destiny piloted before he was even cognitive.

[@orangehat1924]

But by becoming a Shinigami, he actively chose to challenge that destiny.

[@bleachfade1520]

@@orangehat1924 But even that was destiny's plan.

[@paradoxwraith5275]

Technically it was aizen playing God lol

[@sylvanaswindrunner7941]

@@Ozy3500 Why do ppl say Juha Bach? Its so weird. Its Yhwach.

[@bleachfade1520]

@@Ozy3500 Yes. That is also true. But the question is: would Ichigo let himself be sealed willingly or would his friends save him?

[@sketchasaurrex4087]

One thing that's overlooked is in the Opening title spread for Bleach, Shinji is there well before he shows up in the manga. Kubo has things started up well before it appears.

[@shikatsu]

I think the other thing that we overlook even with all the dead parents of the big three is that Ichigo is also the one who is still mourning, still dealing with the death of his mother and so he has this extra layer that forces his fears to the forefront and makes him more patient than the other two big characters(Naruto and Luffy).

[@Grognack]

Absolutely phenomenal video. You covered just about every part of Ichigo's character, and you did so very eloquently. Well done.

[@awesomeplayerz9818]

It's time to see my favorite anime character done justice this means so much to me

[@Joestaro7bo4ff6k]

I would like to write a comment regarding my love for Ichigo. But I can't, because you made this great video, explaining his character in great detail and making this great analisys for my favorite character. This was the best Ichigo character analisys on KZbin, you know what....this is one of the best character analisys ever. I still have a lot to learn about writing and your videos are very useful. I'm grateful for your content about Bleach and for this amazing video. And I can't wait for your next videos. I still think the ideea of doing Jojo and Berserk videos is great. Thank you DBZimran for your work! Maybe I am just a drop of gratitude in an ocean of gratitude from another fans. But I still think you are one of the best.

[@manuelacosta9463]

His heroism is what makes him an admirable protagonist. Yes some can be put off by it but he does what's right, even if it brings him to conflict with his nominal allies in Gotei 13. And to think they very nearly turned him into a mutilated battery to be harvested, makes you wonder what his take on the Spirit King is given he was next in line to be it. He got a well deserved ending with Orihime and his friends/family in the end.

[@ayusshanubhav2097]

Yes agreed...man it would have been really really sad to see ichigo becoming the soul king. When i was reading the manga and kyuraku came to give soul ticket i was expecting something like that to happen but glad that it didn't.

[@manuelacosta9463]

@@ayusshanubhav2097 Same. Personally I always only cheered for Ichigo and his immediate companions while Gotei 13 did not sit well with me even then. And they nearly did it to keep a probable lie going, there's no proof the worlds will end without the Spirit King's power, there's been millions of years worth of lies/propaganda about it. The only ones who stand to lose are the nobility.

[@tproductions3332]

My favorite protagonist in Shounen. I love this character so much. Thanks DBZimran. Hopefully you could do a Rukia Kuchiki video

[@yeti4269]

Ichigo was definitely the most real character. You could sympathize with him, and felt like someone that could be your friend.

[@ludasrayjin1158]

IT'S HAPPENING

[@theriddlemethispersongoldeneye]

Protagonist goals gets hammered into my head everytime when I watch a series which still happen to this day

[@Axolotlian]

I just want to pay rent dude.

[@Axolotlian]

@Sosuke Aizen All other protags are dorks. Except chainsaw man he cool.

[@robiihsan4788]

@@Axolotlian hey gintoki i have a question what would you do if you fight ulquiorra will you run or keep fighting

[@adubmccain5870]

@@Axolotlian ehhh Denji is alright

[@jobsidian4219]

Worst part about is most of them aren't really proactive characters. they just reactive to everything the badguy does until they get their endgame goal. For example naruto reactive to the Akatsuki actions until he becomes the hokage. I mean what the point in naruto wanting to be hokage if barely does anything to proactive get those goals ?

[@brandoncave-wynter6987]

Ichigo and I have both lost out mom at the same age, we are both kind hearted as kids, was pushed over mostly as a kid and smiled whenever mom came to get me, and loved our mom immensely. We both became dismissive of being in social settings but always sought justice and we both have a strong link to spirits. When I watched Bleach I felt like I was looking at my Anime self.

[@PathIsntReal]

Won’t be watching it just yet but i came to like and comment for the algorithm. However if you are a fan of Jujutsu Kaisen, I would absolutely love it if you analyze the Shibuya Incident Arc. I really think you should, I think it will blow up and help your channel grow! Keep up the phenomenal work man, i look forward to watching this soon!

[@Chikararyoku]

I enjoyed Ichigo's journey from start to finish sometimes in life you have to struggle to overcome things, sometimes also to accept things Ichigo is a great character that demonstrates both

[@kevinfunk83]

Ichigo is a very realistic protagonist and goes through the most change in the fullbring arc. He’s easily my favorite.

[@peterdworzanski7177]

I'm not gonna go to detail or make this too long but I just wanted to say Ichigo is the most relatable character in media for me. I lost two incredibly important people in the same day. I blamed myself for them being gone even when everyone told me that I wasn't responsible. I'm always trying to help everyone but never myself while doing it all by myself. It's gotten better but the thought of losing someone close to me again drives me to the extremes. Life is hard and unfair. There is a lot you have to accept and struggles will never cease to show themselves. Not everyone understands how Ichigo feels, which is okay as this feeling is hard to bare, but those of us who do really can see how deep and misunderstood he really is. I appreciate Ichigo genuinely and hope to everyone going through similar struggles to have success in beating them.

[@allenfox7186]

Definitely my favorite Shaolin protagonist.

[@jaredmn8580]

I like how Ichigo doesn't have a grandiose goal he wants to achieve, he just wants to protect his family and friends, I have always related to him because that is something I would do as well.

[@thewarrior8497]

I bet Aizen planned this too

[@kamyoyurika141]

Yes,he did.

[@Dragster-mv3vx]

Ichigo seems like the type who thinks that the sun won’t rise unless he’s there to greet it.

[@ichigo3147]

Well, in the end.. what's the point of a beautiful sunrise if there's noone to watch it, right?

[@mtweeze]

I wish I could like this video a 100 times over... So eloquently put on all the things I know about Ichigo.. Well done!!!!

[@mohammadsv6102]

A Perfect analysis, it's complete, well scripted and edited. And The most important thing, Those who doesn't understand Ichigo definitely need to watch this.

[@therealmalik1119]

Yeeeessss! The analysis video on my favorite character in all of fiction has finally been released

[@mukeshkhanchi648]

@@javierbasquez1181 and?? What did you accomplish with this statement??

[@LaRenuille]

The issue why he got so hated is because people rallied under an opinion of someone who has a lot of influence.

[@Grognack]

Yep. They literally just parrot what they say without thinking for themselves. Like a bunch of sheep.

[@n.5316]

Literally. And it’s so weird because why cant they form their OWN opinion without the help of an influential source.

[@Grognack]

@@n.5316 Because people these days are lazy. They don't like thinking on their own, so they let others tell them what to think.

[@MrMisunderstood2003]

If we're being honest Ichigo Kurosaki is one of manga's most underrated characters of all time and all because like us in the real world he's only one person who using his mistakes to mature himself and only wants what's best for those he loves

[@Sarinhajd]

Ichigo helped me with my depression more than any other mc. The themes of self-doubt, dispair, depression, internal turmoil, fate and what "resolve" and "to be strong" mean hit way too close to home. That is the beauty of Ichigo. Bleach is not escapism. Bleach is a journey of self discovery, acceptance, and growth. The scenes in his internal world are a piece of art. I think Naruto and Luffy have their own value in different ways. But for those dealing with mental health issues, I think Ichigo is as inspiring as it can get. Maybe in the end Ichigo is not for everyone, Bleach is for those who are in the right space of mind and have experienced some things in life. I might be wrong but that is how I feel.

[@JoshDoingLinux]

I know this is a year later, I just found your channel. BuUUUUUT I'mma be real, in the goal section, if he did have a goal to be a captain? After Aizen if he'd not lost his powers They'd have been like "You wanna be a captain? Pick a division. Its yours."

[@n.5316]

Finally! A detailed and thorough Ichigo Kurosaki analysis! A lot of people love to miscredit his characterization and make him seem like he’s completely one dimensional when he’s not! He’s a realistic teenage boy who didn’t have some huge specific goal, and that is what a lot of “haters” don’t get. He wanted a normal life and that is fine! He may not be the pinnacle of shonen mcs (such as Luffy) or even one of the best written, but he’s still a GREAT mc for this series!

[@SamsarasArt]

I think ichigo is a great character and a likable protagonist. He's a good kid that would risk his life to protect who he cares about.

[@classycypress8883]

Ichigos one of the most relatable shonen mc and deffinetly my fav character

[@dereklaine3574]

I swear people just hate on bleach cause its a trend and doesn't even actually watch the show when I was 14 and first watched this show I related with ichigoright away just being a normal kid who just got thrusted shingami powers

[@xblade149]

I very confused because Yusuke, Josuke, Ushio, Jolyne, Itadori, chainsawman are very reactionary characters and people praise the shit out of them.

[@kamyoyurika141]

there have 2 kind of haters first: the OG haters (they hate and keep shit on Bleach because Bleach anime discontinued for so long.actualy they are fans who impatient who turn into haters) or you can call them fake fans. the second haters is : the new weebs who doesn't know anything not even read or watch the Bleach anime but they know Aizen and Ichigo because it an icon.They start to spread bad rumor and hate to the fellow new weebs.lol

[@xblade149]

@@kamyoyurika141 that's true one of the big issues I have with the internet is everyone bandwagons on others opinions.

[@kamyoyurika141]

@@xblade149 ysss,they don't know if the current popular now was heavily inspired by Bleach lol

[@raiden_187]

Ichigo is a great character he was the most interesting Mc I watched in shonen he's just really unique tbh

[@kennethbeatty5265]

Courageous, selfless, heroic, loving, protector, true friend, caring son/brother. These are all the qualities of Ichigo. His character is not only well written, but it take on a life of its own. He has progressed over all of these years to finally knowing more of the truth about his own powers and where they stemmed from. He hasn't yet to show his full control of his powers or even the full extent of them, but that's what's so great about the writing, because you always are kept wa during what his true full potential is and what's it going to take to draw it out. His character has grown exponentially over these years. Anyone who has watched the series from the beginning would know this. Great job, great series, and great character developments

[@brettwilliamson7129]

Honestly I related to Ichigo because me and my brother use to see ghosts in our house.

[@goldenheart9503]

Thank you so much for being a true Bleach fan, DBZirman. Not only do you give extremely solid points that are good counterarguments to misconceptions of the series (characters, plot points and other elements) but you do so with a totally respectful demeanor. We need more people in fandoms like you. Not just with Bleach but all fandoms. You have said many things about Ichigo here that I've always believed and even added made me realize things that I never did, which in turns makes me enjoy Ichigo even more and Bleach, too. You're a hero among the anime community. :D

[@allmightylucy6232]

Most of the teenagers don’t know what there goal are Either

[@cdwarrior6582]

I mean ichigo is literally one of the best and most consistently written characters in anime. And one of the most relatable. His desire is the root of all desires. The desire to protect is the simplest form of every desire. When you desire to be strong it’s a desire to protect something or to protect your pride or position or place in the world. When you desire to be greater than others think you will be you desire to protect your ideals or your beliefs. When you desire revenge you desire to protect the ideal or honor of the person that was betrayed, murdered, disrespected, etc. when you desire a toy you desire to protect an aspect of your livelihood. It’s the root of all desires.

[@animewrld7012]

Yessir the day I’ve been waiting for finally proving Ichigo is the best and most relatable Protagonist keep up the good work bro

[@risha43]

This channel is so underrated.

[@Thesilentvoice...]

I genuinely think people just hate Bleach because it's trendy because it isn't a horrible anime/manga. It was in the Big 3 for a reason, it's like all those fans forgot about how they hyped up the show in the 2000s. Soon the popular animes now could face the same treatment years later, it's all about following what's in or what to pick on with anime. Plus remember Jujutsu Kaisen and Demon Slayer are heavily inspired/taken influence from Bleach, the similarities are their point blank. Ichigo isn't talked about enough (or even Bleach) when it comes to old Iconic anime. Dragon Ball Z, HXH, Naruto & One Piece get their accolades and hype, but whenever Bleach is mentioned people love to drag it and Ichigo for every flaw and overlook the amazing parts of the anime/manga. I'm TRIED of this. Bleach is one of the most realistic animes out there in terms of dealing with trauma and depression. Every main character had relatable traumas (deaths of loved ones, abuse, fear, unforgiveness, etc) because of this it felt so real and touching. I'm glad Bleach doesn't have a specific goal when it comes to Ichigo, and if you do think about it his goal was to protect others and he got that power and did all he could to protect his family/friends from Aizen and the Arrancars. I also think many anime fans HAVEN'T rewatched Bleach again at all for years and have forgotten literally most of it. Also, Gon for HXH doesn't have a personal goal to complete for himself, it's more about learning who his dad is but everyone loves HXH. That series doesn't have a liner structure or enemy. ANYTHING happens in that show and the main characters get shafted for multiple chapters (Leorio/Kurapika) until it's their time to shine. People overlook this and don't mention it as a negative, but if it was Bleach the pitchforks and fires will be out there to taint its name.

[@Black_Knight_7]

the montage at the beginning already gives me chills but for all intents and purposes, hes just a regular guy with a crazy mixed bloodline that just wants to protect his friends and his town, and eventually gets roped into protecting reality itself because thats kind of important, he fights for good and keeping people alive. he is hit multiple times in the story with "why are you here, why are you doing this" and ichigo often doesnt know himself, which is honestly easy to relate to. hes just doing what he thinks is right, unlike other protagonists that push the world forward, ichigo actually is the one getting dragged along by the world, but its his power, his lineage, his bonds and his way of life that change everything, the other characters gravitate to him just like people gravitate to naruto but the end goal isnt ichigo becoming someone great, he just wants everyone to live and be happy, bad shit happens and he has to do what he needs to do. i dont think aizen planned for rukia to do what she did, but he was also a man who didnt care when things went awry as he could adapt, ywach didnt plan for ichigo to become a powerful mixed blood warrior, it all just kinda happened, and thats whats impactful about it, in life stuff happens and you gotta adapt, ichigo adapted with the help of many just like us all

[@cliftonferguson6553]

I love how ya really went in depths and give great details on why he is a amazing character

[@rumi1970dg]

i rarely see shonen main characters have the concept of "self acceptance" after rejecting who they are for a long time, and to see that with ichigo automatically made him my favorite. love his character development and how he eventually came terms with himself while looking within his own soul.

[@phoebea]

I like Ichigo as a character, and agree that he does change through his character journey, however, as an amateur writer myself, I can also see why people would criticize his character. There is some truth to the claims against Ichigo's character: his initial motivation is to live a normal life, yet he seeks power to become a stronger shinigami (thus taking him further away from living a normal life), he won the genetic lottery of being a Human/Hollow/Shinigami/Vizard/Quincy/Fullbringer, and, after every loss he gains a power up which enables him to defeat the main villain of the arc. But, I think that his actual motivation is not to live a normal life. This was his initial "excuse" because it's his misbelief. He (originally) thought that he will be happy living a normal life, but when specific circumstances happened to him (proving him wrong), he realizes that what he actually wants is power: power to protect others. One can argue that this is the most basic shounen motivation, however, it's a little different in Ichigo's case. In this story world, Ichigo's powers are tied to his acceptance of an inner part of himself which he sees as an imperfection (ex. He has to accept shinigami powers to use it, he has to accept his hollow powers to use it, he has to accept his fullbringer powers to use it, etc.) So, the theme is actually: the more he (one) accepts himself (oneself), the more powerful he (one) will be. I think this is a really cool concept/theme, but it is difficult to show because it is a deep, internal character change that would not usually present externally in real life. And, in using the medium of anime/manga, internal changes cannot be illustrated as easily as a novel description in first-person POV. So, the fact that it is difficult to convey deep internal growth using an illustration-based medium is why I think Ichigo often gets thrown into the "another basic shounen MC" category by mistake. Plus, people don't understand that Ichigo's Zanpakto is the corporeal representation of this theme. So, the fight scenes aren't just a clash of opposing ideals between the good guys and the bad guys, they also represent the struggle of the shinigami (Ichigo) and their acceptance of themselves. The ambiguity of who is good and who is bad adds to this struggle. The shinigami are considered to be the "good guys" because the story is told from this lens, however, to a Human/Hollow/Quincy/Vizard/Fullbringer in the story world, the Shinigami are not the "good guys." This adds a layer to the theme and asks: can you still accept yourself knowing who you really are (imperfections, darkness, and evil parts included)?

[@dianeemaleu2697]

U are literally saying that readers or ppl watching the show are either dumb or mentally lazy LOL

[@julioromanutti7765]

Bro these character analysis' go deeper than just anime. Your an absolute talent. This helps so much when creating a character to, breaking and connecting the dots for a story. Love it all. Such quality and class in your production. Thank you.

[@charlesfarmer5250]

Ichigo is more relatable, he more want to help and save he’s family and friends He did go through so much training, hardship

[@afroblaziken4562]

Always liked Ichigo but this video just makes me appreciate him more I always like him as a character cuz he was different from the other Shonen characters he just wants to protect people. Great video

[@The_Sun_Bro2342]

i love ichigo because he is very similar to me, i've grown up fairly young due to losing a parent, i want to protect people, and i have many internal struggles. deep down he's just a good guy.

[@clydedyson2147]

From what I have seen in the Anima series and what you have described in this video. Ichigo, is your typical everyday teenager not knowing what he wants to do after high school. With the exception of his abilities to see, speak, hear, and touch the spirits in his world. He had chosen to take on the additional responsibilities of protecting the one who are near and dear to his heart...friends and family. As his strength grew so has his responsibilities to the point of protecting not only the world of the living, but all of the worlds to maintain balance. That even included soul society, the land of the hollows, and hell itself. Asking that from a teenager with these abilities is very demanding. I feel if he had the choice to do it all over again, he would not hesitate for one second and try twice (if not 10 times) harder to succeed. Given his abilities and a chance he probably could have taken on the Soul King himself. That would be interesting...don't you think?

[@Anonymous-yh4ol]

BLEACH IS AWESOME!! ICHIGO KUROSAKI IS THE BEST OF THE BEST!!!! I'VE WATCHED BLEACH COUNTLESS OF TIMES AND GOT MANY OTHERS TO WATCH THE ANIME AND READ THE MANGA. THERE'S AN UNDENIABLE REASON WHY BLEACH IS ONE OF "THE BIG 3".