Tite Kubo
Voice ActorTite Kubo, born Noriaki Kubo, is the Japanese manga artist and character designer who created Bleach, the manga on which Studio Pierrot's anime adaptation is based.
Bleach Role
Kubo created and illustrated Bleach for Weekly Shōnen Jump from 2001 to 2016, designing every major character, location and zanpakutō that later appeared in Studio Pierrot's anime adaptation. He also makes a rare cameo as the voice of Kon, the soul-stuffed toy lion, in one of the series' bonus productions.
Career and Notable Roles
Before Bleach, Kubo debuted with the manga Zombiepowder in 1999, and years later returned to the same fictional universe with the spin-off Burn the Witch. Bleach itself became one of manga's best-selling franchises, with over 130 million copies in print as of 2022.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Tite Kubo do now?
Kubo continues to create manga, returning to the same fictional universe as Bleach with the spin-off Burn the Witch after Bleach's run in Weekly Shonen Jump concluded in 2016.
What is Tite Kubo's real name?
Tite Kubo was born Noriaki Kubo in 1977. He is the Japanese manga artist and character designer who created Bleach.
How many copies has Bleach sold?
Bleach had sold over 130 million copies in print as of 2022, making it one of manga's best-selling franchises. Kubo wrote and illustrated the series for Weekly Shonen Jump from 2001 to 2016.
Does Tite Kubo appear in Bleach?
Yes, Kubo makes a rare cameo as the voice of Kon, the soul-stuffed toy lion, in one of the series' bonus productions. It's a departure from his usual role designing every major character, location, and zanpakuto in the series.
What was Tite Kubo's first manga?
Kubo debuted with the manga Zombiepowder in 1999, two years before starting Bleach in Weekly Shonen Jump in 2001.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the Bleach anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Rights holders
- Created byTite Kubo
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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