Bleach Concludes After 15 Years: A Farewell from Fellow Manga Artists
In the 38th issue of Weekly Shonen Jump, released on August 22, the manga series Bleach by Tite Kubo has officially concluded. Following this announcement, numerous acclaimed manga artists have shared their thoughts on the ending of Bleach, marking the end of a journey that has spanned over 15 years.
Kōhei Horikoshi, the creator of My Hero Academia, expressed his sentiments by stating, “I had to shout out ‘It’s over!’ when I first heard the news. Congratulations on the completion of Bleach!”
Haruichi Furudate, the creator of Haikyu!!, added, “The story has a very deep narrative. I have always admired this work, and Kubo-sensei has worked very hard on it.”
Eiichiro Oda, the creator of One Piece, remarked, “Kubo-san, I feel very relieved after following Bleach for the past 15 years. Please take a long break.”
Kawada, the creator of Hinomari Zumou, said, “It’s truly amazing! I’m really proud of it! Kubo-sensei has done an incredible job!”
Yūki Tabata, the creator of Black Clover, shared, “This series has greatly inspired me. Kubo-sensei has worked really hard over the years.”
Daisuke Ashihara, the creator of World Trigger, expressed, “Bleach has come to an end. Thank you, Kubo-sensei, for your dedication over the past 15 years.”
Osamu Akimoto, the creator of Kochikame, wrote, “Kubi-kun has done an incredible job! Take some time to relax now.”
Shun Saeki, the creator of Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma, shared, “Kubo-sensei has worked incredibly hard! I look forward to his next work!”
Hideaki Sorachi, the creator of Gintama, humorously noted, “Jump is heading into the future! Kubo-sensei, please come back soon!”
Bleach first debuted in Weekly Shonen Jump in 2001. The series has been published over 74 volumes and is considered one of the flagship titles of the magazine. The successful anime adaptation of Bleach aired from 2004 to 2012, concluding with 366 episodes.
Despite the many ups and downs, dedicated fans remain passionate about Bleach’s conclusion, as the current narrative content seems to be gradually leading into a dull phase for viewers.
