Summary
Bleachis a highly celebrated anime and manga series that has accomplished historical milestones throughout its impressive and sometimes controversial publication. Created by Tite Kubo,Bleachexploded onto Shonen Jump as an intense and original story that checked all the right boxes and hooked thousands of readers with its winding story arcs and entertaining politics.
Bleachfollows Ichigo Kurosaki, who is dragged into the world of spirits and gods of death kicking and streaming to save the life of a young soul reaper, Rukia Kuchiki. From there, Ichigo finds himself in the middle of dilemma after dilemma as the fate of multiple worlds hangs in the balance.Bleachis an action-packed series that has grown considerably since its early days. With more fights around the corner, there are stark differences between the manga and the anime. Here are someBleachfights that are better in the manga.
5Nel Vs. Nnoitra
A Soul Shattering Twist Of Fate
Nel was an enigmatic character from her first appearance inBleachchapter 245 during theHueco Mundo arc. As Ichigo stormed Aizen’s new nest, he came upon little Nel while trying to save Orihime. Pictured as a small child with a Hollow mask on her head, the shocking reveal of Nel’s true form when Ichigo’s life was in danger was an excellent surprise for Bleach fans.
Sprouting into her adult form, Nel rose to face Nnoitra head-on and protect her new friends. It was clear from the start that, as the former Third Espada, Nel’s power was far superior to Nnoitra’s, as she outclassed him in swordsmanship and raw spiritual power. While the anime portrayed this moment well, the manga delivered a more striking scene with dynamic angles and better pacing. The moment of Nel’s first transformation, then her Shikai release, and finally her ultimate reversal into her base form was a rollercoaster of emotions laid out perfectly on the page.
4Ichigo Vs. Aizen Final Battle
Intense Action Page After Page
Aizen will undoubtedly go down as one ofthe greatest antagonistsin anime history. His arc, from start to finish, made for one of the most incredible heel turns of the century. Having been pulling the strings since the beginning, Aizen’s goal of reaching the Soul King left the entire Soul Society in shambles, pushing Ichigo and his allies to the edge. When the final hour was upon the brave souls inBleach, Aizen had already achieved the ascended form of an ordinary soul reaper thanks to the Hogyoku. Ichigo appeared just in time to face the unstoppable monstrosity and unleash the final Getsuga Tenshou.
The build-up to this moment in both the anime and the manga was incredible, and fans were on the edge of their seats every week. However, the manga details, added context, and raw art stood out compared to the animation in episode 309. The emotions nearly bubbled off the page as Kubo gave every panel a special touch in the final reveal of Mugetsu.
3Soi Feng vs Yoruichi
Amazing Pacing And Emotional Weight
Soi Feng and Yoruichi have the most connected history in the Soul Society. Soi Feng was once a devoted disciple of Yoruichi until the abandonment of her post and the Soul Society along with Urahara. When the two finally met again, as Ichigo and his allies raided the Soul Society to free Rukia, Soi Feng was filled with rage and challenged her teacher to one-on-one combat.
At first glance, it appeared that Soi Feng had surpassed her teacher and had her against the ropes. While both were still masters of the stealth squad martial arts, Soi Feng’s speed and abilities seemed more honed compared to Yoruichi’s rusty form. However, the tables turned quickly as Yoruichi reluctantly revealed her true skill,defeating Soi Fengproving she still had a ways to go. The manga has a leg up over the anime’s portrayal of this fight, as the encounter in the anime seemed a bit rushed while the manga spread it out across several chapters.
2Zaraki Kenpachi Vs. Retsu Unohana
A Beautifully Drawn And Brutal Score
The Thousand Year Blood-War is one of the most praised arcs in theBleachseries, thanks to its exciting dive into the history of the Soul Society and the world-shifting developments made by fan-favorite characters. Among the most shocking revelations is the reveal of Captain Unohana’s former title as the first Kenpachi of the Thirteen Court Gaurd Squads, and the admission that Zaraki Kenpachi limited his power for the sake of enjoying battle.
In a last-ditch effort to prepare for the impending attack by the Wandenreich of Quincies, Zaraki’s power was ordered to be raised to its full potential as one of thestrongest soul reapers. The only way to do so was for Retsu to meet Zaraki in battle and repeatedly kill him until the limits placed on him were broken. This battle was done well in the new Thousand Year Blood-War animation, and the voice actors' performances did it justice. Still, the manga handled this storyline masterfully with a fantastic recall of early foreshadowing and incredible art by Tite Kubo.
1Ichigo Vs. Grimjoww Final Encounter
A Perfect Wrap To A Three-Round Rivalry
The rivalry between Ichigo and Grimjoww was a legendary feud that crossed between dimensions from the land of the living and Hueco Mundo. From the first time that Ichigo and Grimjoww exchanged blows, it was clear that the two’s hatred for one another was only going to deepen.
After a few of thebest fights in Bleach, Ichigo and Grimjoww’s back and forth would come to a close when a rejuvenated Grimjoww could go all out on an Evolving Ichigo in Hueco Mundo, where they could unleash their full power. The blows from their battle echoed throughout the entire realm, and even Espada thought there were two clashing swords that threatened to destroy Hueco Mundo. While the anime did an admirable job of portraying the characters, the dynamic action panels and striking details of Tite Kubo were unmatched in the manga.
