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In the vast world of anime, only a few series have achieved similar heights as Tite Kubo’s master creation,Bleach. Along withNarutoandOne Piece,Bleachhas long been regarded as one of the fabled ‘Big 3’, all thanks to its incredible storytelling and some of the most heartwrenching character moments.

Ichigo Kurosaki

However, among the many, there has been one particular moment, that has become truly hard to erase from the viewers’ hearts. Yes, it is that iconic, tear-jerking confrontation between Ichigo and Ginjo! This iconic scene has had even the toughestBleachfans tearing up, emotionally resonating with a powerful reminder that even an anime series can cause this much grief.

TheBleachMoment That Broke Every Single Viewer’s Heart

The Fullbring Arc can be considered a masterclass for its character development, particularly fromIchigo Kurosaki’spoint of view. While mourning for his loss of Shinigami powers, Ichigo could do nothing to save his loved ones. As his last resort, he immediately tried to contactKugo Ginjoand the Fullbringers, as he was promised that their hollow-like powers may be passed on to a Shinigami-human hybrid such as Ichigo. But this later leads to an even more devastating conclusion.

“I’ve never thought of Ichigo as a…”: Before Controversial Orihime Twist, Bleach Creator Ignited Fanbase With Bombshell Ichigo Kurosaki Revelation

Viewers could not believe their own eyes when Ginjo’s broadsword pierced right through Ichigo’s back. This heartbreaking betrayal reminds one that even seemingly well-intentioned relationships can turn out to be treacherous, visualizing the whole thing to the audience. Thus it has certainly brought even the toughest Bleach fans to tears, making it quite firmly one of the most heartbreaking scenes in the anime universe.

However, Ichigo Stood Back Even After Losing His Fullbring!

Things took a shocking turn when Ichigo refused to surrender even after Ginjo’s deceitful betrayal. Some familiar faces immediately appeared on the screen after that incident, holding swords in their hands. A powerful blast opens up the field and Ichigo returns again with Zangetsu in the palm of his hand. The timely intervention of Rukia helped Ichigo regain his power as a Shinigami and reignite his will for victory.

“Ichigo is the one who cheers me up”: Tite Kubo’s Comments on Ichigo Kurosaki Take Away Any Hopes of a Bleach Spinoff

Ichigo soon launched himself with a vengeance toward Ginjo, but little did he know that Ginjo had an unexpected toughness. However, thanks to his Shinigami powers, it was going to be a guaranteed victory for Ichigo until Ginjo suddenly revealed his shocking truth: he was the first Substitute Shinigami! This bombshell of information further richened Ginjo’s complicated past and gave fuel to Ichigo’s resolve to settle his score. The stage was set for a titanic clash between Ichigo and Ginjo.

TheBleachanime series is available to watch onCrunchyroll.

Diganta Mondal

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Diganta Mondal is an avid Content Writer at Fandomwire, specializing in anime and pop culture-related stuff. With over 600 published articles, he boasts his knowledge on this beloved media and strives to connect with fellow anime enthusiasts all across the globe.Despite having a non-journalism educational background, his love for shows like Vinland Saga, Violet Evergarden, and other Naoki Urasawa works constantly inspires him to share informative news, theories, and recommendations on almost all anime genres, aiming to create a shared platform for nerdy discussions.

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Kugo Gingo from Bleach

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