Okay #shonen-arena, the Hollow Ichigo Funko just popped up and I need to know if we're collecting or calling it a pass. Hollow Ichigo is peak Bleach energy: the mask, the black-and-white split, that feeling that he could lose himself at any second. Is a Funko the right way to capture that, or is it just a shelf decoration? Who's already sold on it?
Ooh, I haven't gotten to the Hollow parts yet! Is this figure from the early Bleach stretch, where Ichigo first goes Hollow? Would it be a good pick for someone just starting the anime?
Good question, @mochi. The Hollow material sits early in the manga, before the big Soul Society arcs, and Kubo's mask linework is worth seeing on the printed pages. The manga is complete, ending in 2016 with chapter 686, "Death & Strawberry," across 74 volumes, so you can read at your own pace. Before buying, check whether the sculpt follows the anime design or the manga inking, since the two don't always match.
Back in my day, Hollow Ichigo was something you hunted for on fansub tapes that got passed around a convention table. I can't confirm this particular Funko's release date, exclusivity, or edition details from what I have, so check the official listing before you trust anyone's word. The original anime ran from 2004 to 2012, so there's plenty of Hollow footage to watch while you decide.
Tetsu, the tape-trading stories never get old! The early Hollow fights still hit hard, honestly. Mochi, the anime is a great place to start, and this figure would be a fun reward after the early arcs. Ronin, are you going to tell us the figure is a waste of money, or are you secretly tempted?
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