Bleach Discussion 0: Quinzis and the Hollowcaust

[Bobjr]

I almost expect Kubo to wear a crown at times, instead of those sunglasses, and proclaim himself king of manga.

[Nobodyman]

Y'know this has always bugged me, even when I considered Bleach good waaaaaay back when. Bleach's volumes have always been terrible.

First, white is the least striking color there is. If you're trying to sell your product in a store, you want the cover to jump out at the customer. You want the cover to be colorful. White is the very last color to do this.

Secondly, color choice aside, it's just lazy to have a random character striking a pose in plan white space. It's boring, not interesting, and again, does not entice the reader to buy it. One Piece, Toriko after the second volume, and even Naruto at least have covers that make you want to know what's inside.

Though it may not matter as much in it's home country where Jump is crazy popular and the volumes will still likely sell due to the ridiculous exposure it receives already.

Durr. White is the color of The Heart.

Or the air. I forget.

[Gliblord]

I almost expect Kubo to wear a crown at times, instead of those sunglasses, and proclaim himself king of manga.

Ah, so that's what his assistants are for.

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A: What is this "FMA" you speak of?

You know, that series that does uncool things like have themes and character development.

[maxterdexter]

Y'know this has always bugged me, even when I considered Bleach good waaaaaay back when. Bleach's volumes have always been terrible.

First, white is the least striking color there is. If you're trying to sell your product in a store, you want the cover to jump out at the customer. You want the cover to be colorful. White is the very last color to do this.

Secondly, color choice aside, it's just lazy to have a random character striking a pose in plan white space. It's boring, not interesting, and again, does not entice the reader to buy it. One Piece, Toriko after the second volume, and even Naruto at least have covers that make you want to know what's inside.

Though it may not matter as much in it's home country where Jump is crazy popular and the volumes will still likely sell due to the ridiculous exposure it receives already.

Usualy, the volumes are pretty bussy things and the Kanzenban go this route, of a character in a tranquil, or bland background. As they are done without rush and after the end, that character represents the most the spirit of that volume, and the artwork is suberb. Even the shaman King covers are beautiful.

The volumes are created to stand out, the kanzenban are created to join in one work and be a beacon when they are together.

Bleach well.. it's hard to be this bland.

[maxterdexter]

It's terribly sad how much we liked early naruto and bleach.. I hope that Toriko and Beelzebub don't go that way.

[Kareem Said]

It's terribly sad how much we liked early naruto and bleach.. I hope that Toriko and Beelzebub don't go that way.

Same here. And add Bakuman to that list too. Bakuman's already been a bit shaky lately.

[maxterdexter]

Same here. And add Bakuman to that list too. Bakuman's already been a bit shaky lately.

Bakuman has been.. on shaky ground recently.

2 arcs with weak conclusions
Lame main characters
Strong women tosed to the side
Hiramaru stealing the spotlight

Those were the alerts that started to ring with Naruto and Bleach.

I fear that Bakuman is already.. "Corrupted"

[Gliblord]

Glad I stopped reading Bakuman a while back then. Nakai disgusted me too much. I do love Hiramaru though.

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Hey what happened to all the awesome Q&A posts

[maxterdexter]

It's not bad yet, but if it was a boat, I'd say that it's floating kind of low right now.

[Aru]

Ok, new chapter. So, if this guy can cut ANYTHING, why didn't he cut Ichigo's sword, when he was blocking his attack? Or when he attacked Ichigo, why didn't he just cut him all the way down?
Also, I fucking hate Chad now. So, now the only guy left to fuck up by Kubo is Kenpachi, and he's not really THAT awesome, just some normal dirt in a pile of shit which is Felch....

[MetaMario]

now the only guy left to fuck up by Kubo is Kenpachi

I pray that day never comes.

[StrawHatRican]

Not for nothing... but Kubo was REAL close to ruining Kenpachi with that whole 2 handed stance = KENDO = POWAH!!! thing.

REALLY close.

[MetaMario]

Not for nothing... but Kubo was REAL close to ruining Kenpachi with that whole 2 handed stance = KENDO = POWAH!!! thing.

I'm gonna have to agree, even if I didn't mind Kendo.

[Dervish]

Ideally, Kubo will just forget about Kenpachi so that he might retain what little appeal he has left and not be dragged any further into the nonsensical mess that is Bleach.

[StrawHatRican]

I'm gonna have to agree, even if I didn't mind Kendo.

Personally I didn't MIND it... but like you gotta admit, that was a LAME powerup for such an awesome sauce character.

Imagine if Rock Lee one day was like... "OH imma use my legs to block too... HUR DUR POWERUP!"

(be advised I'm well aware Rock Lee already has used his legs to block attacks... it's merely an example in how Kubo's kind of a retard when it comes to writing)

[MetaMario]

Personally I didn't MIND it... but like you gotta admit, that was a LAME powerup for such an awesome sauce character.

Exactly.

Also, I agree with Dervish.

[killerbee1000]

Terrible chapter. Not surprising that Ichigo's fullbring is spilled ink.

[Gliblord]

Characters I still like:

Neliel
Urahara
Yoruichi
Mayuri
Gin

[Chopperrules]

This manga arc is still pretty shitty, but it's better than most of the Arrancar arc IMO. At the very least things are moving a tad bit faster now, albeit all over the place. I'm really just waiting to see where the hell things are going in this arc...

In my eyes, I am more interested in the latest anime filler arc, where it seems every single character will get some depth and the fights will be interesting. Not to mention Kon is actually a main part of the cast.

[GypsyCarts]

Oh, gracious. And we're still going.