I first started watching Naruto and was a big fan of the series. While I still enjoy many aspects of the story, the current direction that Kishimoto has been heading in just dissapoints and disgusts me. It’s become a little too clear tat he’s allowed his self-admitted favorite character free reign and forgotten who his hero of the tale is supposed to be. If events continue to unfold as I think they might then I’m done with the series, sad to say.

With regards to Bleach, I haven’t had a moment where I didn’t enjoy it. Sure, the filler arcs in the anime can be annoying, but the cannon storyline and manga has never let me down. Kishimoto should take some notes from Kubo.