"The king of foreshadowing" - Bleach fans worship Kubo after discovering a Soul King easter egg

Modified Oct 18, 2024 16:19 GMT

Bleach fans crown Kubo as writing royalty with latest rediscovery (Image via Studio Pierrot)

Bleach TYBW part 3 episode 2 aired on October 12, 2024. The episode revealed the Soul King's past, as well as his actual name, Adnyeus, and the events that led to his confinement. The Soul King's true name had been one of the most discussed topics within the series, and its official confirmation in this episode was a major revelation.

Recently, many fans revisited earlier episodes of Bleach TYBW part 1 and discovered that the Soul King's name had been hidden in plain sight during episode 2 of part 1, in Souken's (Uryu's grandfather) diary. The fact that Kubo managed to build up the reveal of the Soul King's name while cleverly hiding it in plain sight in the TYBW arc's early panels has led many fans to revisit the foreshadowing and appreciate Kubo's writing skills.

Disclaimer- This article contains spoilers for the Bleach series.

Bleach: The Soul King's name was revealed in part 1

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The Soul King's origins, along with his true name, were among the biggest mysteries of the series, often emphasized by his being referred to simply as "Reio" or "Soul King."

Given his status as an actual god and one of the most secretive figures in the entire series, the reveal of his name in episode 2 made many fans appreciate Kubo's genius in hiding the Soul King's name, "Adnyeus," in one of the series' earliest frames. This revelation has led fans to recognize Kubo's astounding writing ability.

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Many fans have started addressing Kubo as the "King of Foreshadowing" due to his ability to hide a key plot point in a visible panel of the anime that aired months before its actual reveal. Others have simply praised Kubo's writing abilities, commending his skill in hiding such a significant hint and the fans' inability to notice it for months.

"Kubo cooking as usual 😭," one fan said.

"Tite Kubo is a magician," another fan said.

Soul King as shown in the anime (Image via Studio Pierrot)

A few fans took the opportunity to highlight how the numerous hints and additional material surrounding the Soul King, along with other anime-original details, demonstrate Kubo's involvement throughout the production. Many have mentioned that this subtle method of leaving clues is a hallmark of Kubo's style.

"Kubo‘s handprints visible all over in the anime even in the minor details. This exactly how Kubo does it, leaving subtle hints for you to pick up," another fan wrote.

"Kubo can be officially declared the king of foreshadowing," one fan commented.

Bleach TYBW part 3 episode 3 will be released on October 19, 2024, and is expected to reveal Ukitake's actual involvement and role in the story following the Soul King's death. With the Soul King's death in episode 2, the consequences of this event and Yhwach's complete plan will be unveiled in episode 3 of the series.