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As Hollywood has begun to focus more and more on live-action adaptations of anime, Tite Kubo’sBleachhas been largely ignored so far. The race with the adaptations began with Netflix’sOne Piecelive-action, and studios quickly realized the untapped otaku market.
A recent leak revealed thatBleachmight be close to receiving a live-action as well, and fans have already begun speculating who would be the best pick to play the protagonist, Ichigo. The answer is unanimous: it’s an actor who has already proved his mettle in Netflix’sOne Piece.
Mackenyu Would be the Perfect Fit to Play Ichigo inBleachLive-Action
Mackenyu Arata played Zoro quite marvelouslyin the One Piece live-action. Despite Zoro not being the main character, Mackenyu still managed to steal the show with his brooding frame and expert sword handling. He perfectly channeled the different sides of the character and delivered his take on the moss-head.
“I don’t know people cast me as Bad Boys”: Zoro in One Piece is Not the First Time Mackenyu Played a Badass Swordsman in His Career
It is Mackenyu’s experience with swords that might come in handy if he is chosen to play Ichigo inBleach. Ichigo carries a huge sword with him inBleach, which is quite different from Zoro’s Three Sword Style inOne Piece. However, Mackenyu has already shown that he is ready to tackle anything new that is thrown at him.
In fact,One Pieceisn’t the only live-action that Mackenyu has acted in. He is also the protagonist ofKnights of the Zodiac(inspired bySaint Seiya.) He played Scar in the Japanese live-action ofFullmetal Alchemist.He has also played parts in movies likeRurouni KenshinandJoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable Chapter I,but none of them have become as famous as season 1 of Netflix’s One Piece.
WillBleachReceive a Live-Action Adaptation?
According to journalist and insider Daniel Richtman, Warner Bros. Pictures is actuallyvying to adaptBleachinto a live-action series. Apparently, they are already looking for a writer and director for the project. Once again, this proves the enormous amount of attention that theOne Piecelive-action has brought to the anime world.
TheBleachanime began airing on July 30, 2025, and this year marks the 20th anniversary of the series. To commemorate the milestone, an event will be held on September 16. Fans expect several announcements to come out of the event, and after the leak, people might look forward to an official announcement forBleach‘s live-action adaptation.
Mackenyu Turned Down to be Zoro in One Piece Live-Action Luckily He Had Another Shot at Living His Wildest Fantasy
It is high time thatTite Kubo’s masterpiecereceived more attention. While it is a part of the Shonen Big Three trio, it is often neglected by otakus. This would serve as the perfect opportunity to not only revamp the franchise but also refresh it for the public eye.
TheBleachanime is currently streaming on Crunchyroll, whileBleach: Thousand Year Blood Waris available to watch on Disnay+.
Aaheli Pradhan
Anime Content Writer
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Aaheli is an Anime Content Writer at FandomWire with 1300+ published articles. With five years of experience under her belt, she is a living, breathing encyclopedia for anime and manga. From Shonen and Shojo to the most niche anime, nothing escapes her radar. Her poisons of choice are Assassination Classroom, Gintama, Ouran High School Host Club and every Ghibli movie ever. She believes in living a slow life, surrounded by incomplete art projects and her beloved cats.
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