New Bleach TYBW Teaser Draws Unfavorable Comparisons to Jujutsu Kaisen

The new Bleach TYBW Part 3 clip offers a captivating glimpse into Ichibei’s intense battle against Yhwach, drawing intriguing parallels to a pivotal moment in Jujutsu Kaisen.

Claiming that Bleach Thousand-Year Blood War – The Conflict is one of the most eagerly awaited anime of 2024 is truly an understatement. This penultimate chapter of Tite Kubo’s iconic franchise takes audiences through the climax of the Shinigami’s war against the Quincy.

Fans are eagerly anticipating the series premiere on October 6, 2024. Before diving into the full adventures of Ichigo and his comrades, this new clip provides an exciting preview.

The video features Royal Guard Ichibei Hyosube activating his Shikai’s special ability – Futen Taisatsuryō – against Yhwach. The scene is breathtaking, heightened by its monochromatic artwork, an eerie background score, and polished animation, leaving viewers wanting more.

Ichibei’s Mausoleum scene from Cour 3 was shown in Krew beInside EP3! It looks so good! Instead of a trailer they decided to show the scene while announcing the release date. #BLEACH The effects look great. Kubo designed how the Mausoleum looks and moves!pic.twitter.com/znHvnoC9sc

— Anhiksi (@Anhiksi) September 8, 2024

This scene has ignited debate among fans of both Bleach and Jujutsu Kaisen. Some Jujutsu Kaisen enthusiasts see parallels between Ichibei’s technique and Sukuna’s Domain Expansion: Malevolent Shrine, leading to accusations of inspiration being taken from Akutami’s series.

However, Bleach supporters swiftly highlight that Bleach debuted years before Jujutsu Kaisen. Ichibei unleashed Futen Taisatsuryō in Bleach Chapter 610, released in 2014, which predates Jujutsu Kaisen’s debut in 2018 by four years.

Therefore, it’s improbable that Ichibei’s ability was derived from Sukuna’s techniques. Conversely, it’s possible that Malevolent Shrine drew inspiration from Futen Taisatsuryō, especially given Akutami’s acknowledgment of being a fan of Kubo’s work.

Malevolent Shrine in Jujutsu Kaisen — Gege Akutami/MAPPA

The rivalry continues, with fans from both sides exchanging jabs. One user commented, “Who else was thinking about domain expansion?”

Another remarked, “That bald guy copied Sukuna’s Malevolent Shrine. Bleach is ripping off JJK now, that’s crazy,” sparking fiery responses.

One fan noted, “Bleach manga ended less than 2 years before JJK manga started, and Domain Expansions are inspired by Bankai from Bleach. Sukuna’s Malevolent Shrine is inspired by the bald guy’s shrine technique.”

Another added, “This scene came out in the manga before JJK even started lmao. It was from 2014 lol. They are yapping without the facts.”

Such disputes are commonplace in anime fandoms, and should generally be taken lightly. While tensions rise among fans, explore upcoming Fall 2024 anime with our guides on Dandadan, Dragon Ball Daima, and Blue Lock Season 2.