⚔️ Interesting fact: Bleach (2004–2012) — Creator Tite Kubo designed many characters with fashion in mind rather than traditional anime armor. He often sketched outfits separately from storyboards, which is why Bleach characters have such distinct silhouettes. This fashion forward approach helped the series stand out visually and influenced modern anime character design. Kubo also used music as inspiration, often listening to rock and hip hop while writing, which shaped the series’ pacing and at