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Naruto and Bleach fandoms have had a long-standing rivalry, and it was recently reignited when Kishimoto's fans accused Tite Kubo of borrowing elements from the former's series. The most recent issue that intensified the debate is Ichigo Kurosaki’s face structure in his Bankai form, with some fans claiming that the black line designs and horns resemble Sasuke Uchiha and Tayuya’s Curse Mark transformations.
On the contrary, Bleach fans consider the accusations unfounded, attributing the similarities to common shonen tropes. While fans continue to argue about this issue on social media, both factions remain deeply divided, each supporting their own series and fueling the flames of this long-standing quarrel.
Heated arguments ensue between Bleach and Naruto fandoms over alleged copied design elements
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Recently, discussions have surfaced regarding the controversy within the fan circles of Kishimoto's series that accuse Bleach's creator, Tite Kubo, of copying the Naruto series' designs.
The central point of the accusation is Ichigo Kurosaki's Bankai appearance in Bleach resembled Tayuya's horn and the Curse patterns of Sasuke Uchiha.
This conflict between the two groups is not new, but it reignited when the eye-catching similarity was noticed between Ichigo's transformation and that of the characters in Kishimoto's series.
However, supporters of Bleach argued that both teams are investigating common tropes in many shonen anime and that the similarities in design are not a case of outright copying.
The argument persists as each fandom is extremely passionate about defending its particular series.
How have the Naruto and Bleach fandoms reacted to this?
The accusations of design copying between the two fandoms sparked intense reactions from both fandoms, further fueling the rivalry that has existed for years. The debate spilled over onto social media platforms, where fans clashed, sharing memes, theories, and heated arguments.
Some fans from both sides took a more balanced stance, suggesting that both series may have drawn from the same artistic influences, but the intensity of the fandoms ensured that the rivalry remained fierce.
Kishimoto's fans were quick to point out the similarities, specifically focusing on Ichigo Kurosaki’s horned transformation and dark facial patterns. They claim the patterns bear a striking resemblance to Sasuke Uchiha’s Curse Mark transformation and Tayuya’s demon-like form.
These fans argued that Bleach borrowed from the other series, reigniting old claims that Bleach often took inspiration from other popular series.
"Being real doesn't mean putting up with all the lies that Bleach fans tell. Naruto did everything first and Bleach copied him", a fan said
"Mayuri is an orochimaru knock off", said another fan
"Bleach is terrible, idk how ppl watched it. The same with juju trash can", another fan said
On the other side, Bleach fans responded with equal fervor, defending Tite Kubo’s creative integrity. They dismissed the accusations as baseless, asserting that the two series explore similar visual themes common in the shonen genre, such as demonic transformations and powerful marks or seals.
According to Bleach fans, these parallels are natural in stories about characters unlocking dark, dangerous powers.
"This can’t be real. Some of u Naruto fans just can’t be real", a fan said
"The first Hollow design in bleach that contains the orange and black eyes predates the first cursed mark apperance in Naruto by around 4 to 6 months", a fan pointed out
"Insecure Naruto fans still mad Bleach got the strongest MC so they gotta make up lies. Pure entertainment", said another fan
Final thoughts
The ongoing clash between the two fandoms fans highlights the passionate rivalry between these two iconic fandoms. While Naruto fans point out visual similarities, Bleach supporters stand firm in defending Kubo's originality, emphasizing shared genre tropes.
Ultimately, this debate reflects the deep investment both fanbases have in their beloved series.
