Why is it called Bleach?

**Zer0** · 05-13-2008

I don't feel like bumping or looking at the older version.

If I remember correctly the reason it is called Bleach is narrowed down to three reasons; Ichigo's hair, the purifying of Hollows, or the Nirvana album.

So which is it?

Madness · 05-13-2008

Ichigo's hair. It's pretty much confirmed in an early manga. Ichigo states that he was bullying for his hair; people thought it was bleached.

Thats it as far as I'm concerned.

Tuna2 · 05-13-2008

I think it's a combination of the Nirvana album and the purifying of souls. He chose the name from the Nirvana album because apparently he liked their music and at the same time the album's name signified what was happening in his story. 'Course I don't know if this is true or not but it sounds the most logical.

Perhaps Ichigo's hair is involved being the main character and all but considering his hair's orange and not blond, I'd have to question that one.

Maybe he was just washing his clothes with bleach one day and said 'what the hell, why not?'

**Majuub** · 05-13-2008

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Originally Posted by Madness

Ichigo's hair. It's pretty much confirmed in an early manga. Ichigo states that he was bullying for his hair; people thought it was bleached.

Thats it as far as I'm concerned.

That'd be a pretty crappy reason. I always thouhgt it was linked to the purification of Hollows like Bleach ~~only in cold water~~

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Originally Posted by Tuna2

I think it's a combination of the Nirvana album and the purifying of souls. He chose the name from the Nirvana album because apparently he liked their music and at the same time the album's name signified what was happening in his story. 'Course I don't know if this is true or not but it sounds the most logical.

Perhaps Ichigo's hair is involved being the main character and all but considering his hair's orange and not blond, I'd have to question that one.

Maybe he was just washing his clothes with bleach one day and said 'what the hell, why not?'

lol rep.

Madness · 05-13-2008

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Originally Posted by Majuub

That'd be a pretty crappy reason. I always thouhgt it was linked to the purification of Hollows like Bleach ~~only in cold water~~
lol rep.

A pretty crappy reason that was stated in the manga. Hell, it's a fanslation, but it can't be far wrong, right?

Kai Hiwatari · 05-13-2008

Damn, Gayvana sucks.

Madness · 05-13-2008

It's a possibility that all three are true.

If Kubo really is a fan of Nirvana, than he might have named it after their album, then threaded Ichigo's hair into that, linking the name with Ichigo and then linking it further with that which Ichigo does.

Clever of him eh?

Ultimate_Gohan · 05-13-2008

~~Because I wanted it to be called that way~~

Seriously though, I always wondered the same thing. Ichigo's hair seems a good reason but other than it...?

SpanktheMonkey · 05-13-2008

Naming it after an album is equally as stupid of reason as naming it after his hair. Not to mention bleach is the product used to clean something, it isnt the process of cleansing. Ichigo doesnt throw bleach on Hollows. >_>

Hair. FTW.

Shirogetsu · 05-13-2008

Either:

He was going to quit life with Bleach.

Or.

Tried to come up with an original name and saw a bottle of Bleach.

Can't deny it isn't an original name though.

Jonny America · 05-13-2008

I'm thinking the real reason is the fact that his soul, hollows' souls, Arrancars' souls, and other Vaizados' souls have been "bleached" into something totally different than their intended purposes'. I think the "bleached hair" thing was a foreshadowing element that your perspective was about to be changed.

Although, my opinion is probably better than all of yours, because I'm an American.

**Nikushimi** · 05-13-2008

I think it was all three, though the Nirvana one is news to me. Although, I think the hair issue is a result of Ichigo reading a book on how to become a delinquent.

"Be careful that the chemicals aren't too strong, or else your hair will turn orange and you'll look like a pussy."

Ichigo: Damn it!

Eliwood21 · 05-13-2008

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Originally Posted by Nikushimi

I think it was all three, though the Nirvana one is news to me. Although, I think the hair issue is a result of Ichigo reading a book on how to become a delinquent.

"Be careful that the chemicals aren't too strong, or else your hair will turn orange and you'll look like a pussy."

Ichigo: Damn it!

AH! That is where the frown is from. :O

IT'S ALL FROM THAT SERIES.

**Nikushimi** · 05-13-2008

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Originally Posted by Eliwood21

AH! That is where the frown is from. :O

IT'S ALL FROM THAT SERIES.

IT'S TRUE! :0

Rukia is Mini Mechazawa! Didn't you see Ichigo throw her?! What enemy could withstand that, hunh?! Renji certainly couldn't. I would laugh my arse off if she suddenly had a ringtone. Wait... That makes Byakuya...MECHAZAWA!!! D:>

Lol, I'm going to look for Cromartie in Bleach. WHO'S WITH ME?

I've already started: Chad is Freddie (srsly, they are SO similar), Sajin is the Gorilla, and Uryu is Maeda's mom! It makes perfect sense!

Masked_Felix · 05-13-2008

Following your logic, Byakuya is Rolly Polly.

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Tuna2 Bleach Ranked (16) Exequias Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 520 Rep Power: 2	Re: Why is it called Bleach? I think it's a combination of the Nirvana album and the purifying of souls. He chose the name from the Nirvana album because apparently he liked their music and at the same time the album's name signified what was happening in his story. 'Course I don't know if this is true or not but it sounds the most logical. Perhaps Ichigo's hair is involved being the main character and all but considering his hair's orange and not blond, I'd have to question that one. Maybe he was just washing his clothes with bleach one day and said 'what the hell, why not?'

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SpanktheMonkey (26) Great Elder of Namek Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: 'Straya Posts: 4,516 Blog Entries: 1 Rep Power: 13	Re: Why is it called Bleach? Naming it after an album is equally as stupid of reason as naming it after his hair. Not to mention bleach is the product used to clean something, it isnt the process of cleansing. Ichigo doesnt throw bleach on Hollows. >_> Hair. FTW. __________________ "We dont stop playing because we grow old. We grow old because we stop playing."

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Shirogetsu (28) Lord of Worlds Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Illyuria Posts: 7,551 Blog Entries: 7 Rep Power: 40	Re: Why is it called Bleach? Either: He was going to quit life with Bleach. Or. Tried to come up with an original name and saw a bottle of Bleach. Can't deny it isn't an original name though. __________________

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Jonny America (25) Kami of Earth Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: America Posts: 3,918 Blog Entries: 1 Rep Power: 30	Re: Why is it called Bleach? I'm thinking the real reason is the fact that his soul, hollows' souls, Arrancars' souls, and other Vaizados' souls have been "bleached" into something totally different than their intended purposes'. I think the "bleached hair" thing was a foreshadowing element that your perspective was about to be changed. Although, my opinion is probably better than all of yours, because I'm an American. __________________