Bleach and Naruto fandoms' latest debate has Boruto facing off against Ichigo's son

Modified Nov 12, 2024 14:30 GMT

Bleach and Naruto fandoms latest debate has Boruto facing off against Ichigo's son (Image via Sportskeeda)

A recent debate ͏among͏ anime fans has sparked intense discussions͏,͏ putting Naruto’s son,͏ Boruto Uzumaki, head-to-head with K͏azui Kurosaki, the ͏son of Bleach’s Ichigo.͏ Fans on social media ͏have shared strong ͏opinions, pointing out that this͏ comparison doesn’͏t ͏make͏ sense.

While Boruto has starred in his own long-running manga and anime, with a deeply explored story about his struggles and place in the Uzumaki legacy, Kazui has only briefly appeared in Bleach’s Echoing Jaws of Hell arc. Given their very different levels of character development, fans are questioning why these two characters are even being compared.

The unfair comparison between Naruto's son, Uzumaki Boruto, and Ichigo's son, Kurosaki Kazui

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At ͏the heart of this debate lies a fundamental ͏flaw — the ͏comparison between Boruto and Kaz͏ui ͏͏simply does not hold up. B͏o͏r͏uto, the son of Naruto Uzu͏maki͏,͏ has undergone͏ a remarkable character arc ͏that spans over 100 chapters ͏in the manga. The manga, in turn, has been adapted into a͏ well-received anime series and a feature film.

B͏oruto͏'s͏ journey has been ͏meticulously crafted, allowing͏ readers and viewers to ͏witness his growth,͏͏ struggles, and͏ transformations ͏as he ͏navigates the complexities of being the heir to the Uzu͏ma͏k͏i ͏legacy.

Kazui Kurosaki and Ichika Abarai (Image via Shueisha)

In contrast, Kazui Kurosaki, the son of Ichigo Kurosaki, has only been granted a few pages in the Bleach: Echoing Jaws of Hell arc, leaving little room for substantial character development.

While Kazui's potential as a future protagonist is undoubtedly intriguing, the stark difference in the depth and breadth of their respective narratives makes any direct comparison between Boruto and Kazui inherently problematic.

Fans from both fandoms react to the pointless debate

The comparison between Boruto and Kazui has sparked strong reactions from both Bleach and Naruto fandoms. Many fans are frustrated, questioning why the two characters are even being compared, given the huge difference in the amount of story and character development each has received.

"I can’t believe that boruto fans compare their mc to a character that don’t have a single arc. Congratulations ig?", a fan said.

"It's like a 4 year old showing off that he beat an 8 months old baby in a 1 meter race.", another fan said.

"Since he's from Bleach, he's better by default.", said a fan while supporting Kazui.

Fans of both series stress the importance of appreciating each character’s unique journey rather than making comparisons based only on family ties. They’re standing up for their characters, rejecting a debate they see as unfair and biased.

"Oh my god Bleach and Boruto fans dont have anything to talk so they ONLY fight against each other?", said a fan.

"Tbh, here the boruto fan isnt the insufferable one, the bleach one is. Even tho i like bleach more than boruto, seeing idiots say that kazui is a better character than boruto right now is just stupid. He might become a great character later on", said another fan.

"I don’t even see how this is even a comparison, some people don’t even know this kid’s name and he’s not even a “character” yet. Boruto didn’t go through multiple character arcs have a manga with 100+ chapters a anime and movie tied to his name to be in conversations with a character that has only gotten two pages. I don’t take any bleach fan trying to say kazui is better seriously it’s just troll and bait too me," a fan said.

Final thoughts

Uzumaki Boruto is the son of Naruto (Image via Studio Pierrot)

The debate between Boruto Uzumaki and Kazui Kurosaki highlights the need to consider context in character growth. Fans from both Naruto and Bleach agree that each character should be valued for their unique journey rather than being compared solely because of their famous parents.

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Edited by Shreya Das