Orihime is HOT.. Why can't Ichigo see it????

[mgrace]

I'm only up to episode 91,, and Bleach is amazing...

But one thing that is getting to me is Orihime.. She is so beautiful.. much better than timeskip Sakura.... and she is in love with Ichigo... but why can't Ichigo wake up smell the coffee and see her hotness...

Ishida will soon claim her for his own... but man its all to frustrating...

[ydraliskos]

She's not hot, she's freakishly unreal. It's a wonder she can walk.

[chauronity]

Ichigo seems to think her more like her sister, and thus doesn't make any efforts... a friend of a lifetime, he clearly doesn't want to break that connection.

And Rukia's no bad choice either, she's hot too but in completely different way - glamour, delicate, classic-beauty vs. big boobies and thight asses...
Also Rukia's personality is a lot better than Inoue's, who's too blonde and too dumb (we'll she's actually VERY clever girl and best of her class, but still).

Ishida will get the Nemu (Mayuri's daughter), who's prolly the hottest chick in the whole series (besides Yoruichi). :love

[Duality]

I think you meant chapter 91 lol.And I agree Orihime has serious feelings for Ichigo but he is just too busy with shinigami problems at first and other stuff later(I won't spoil in case you don't know what happens later) even more serious that doesn't give him time to do relationship with someone.Ishida cares a lot about Orihime but I think its something more than just care considering Ishida's personality.Same for Ichigo and Rukia.I think Ichigo starts to see Rukia as more than just a friend.I will actually like any pairing that is gonna happen in Bleach unlike Naruto where there are some pairings I don't like.

[mgrace]

But really..... Is Ichigo dense... I mean no matter how busy I am I would notice if a hot looking girl like Orihime was showing interest..

She is amazing hahhaa

[ydraliskos]

Now that I think about it better, if he gets it on with orihime, he could have threesomes with her lesbian friend... HMMM


EDIT: I APPROVE!

[mgrace]

Now thats taking it too far..... Look Ichigo is a popular boy but I think because he is in love with Rukia that he cant see Orihime fall all over him....

Who better looking Rukia or Orihime???

[chauronity]

As a manly-beast like myself, i gotta answer Orihime (out of those two). So, i prefer Inoue better by the looks, thought Rukia's not that far too.

[mgrace]

Imagine having to choose between them.. man.. hard decision but it would come down to if you prefer blondes over brunettes ...

Hmmmmmm

[Jackal Iscariot]

Ichigo likes boys. :oh

[slasher1001]

you should ask the creator of bleach why ichigo doesn't like orihime,just k:smile-big :smile-big :smile-big kidding seriously i don't know why most of cool guy in anime character doesn't like women or more correctly doesnt like relationship.

[The Space Cowboy]

Perhaps Ichigo is too concerned with the numerous entities who seem to be trying to kill him every other week?

[mgrace]

Ichigo likes boys. :oh
no way Ichigo is all about Rukia...

Come on... he doesn't like guys he loves..
http://www.atomictoy.org/dump/rukia.gif

[Kepa]

well in the story he's too caught up in gaining power to save rukia (whether it's for some boyish crush...or just to pay his debt for her saving his life)....but I guess ichigo is still too shy (he's still young)... I mean, he actually looked away when yoroichi appeared naked in front of him..how many would do that? :P

[pek]

Hm, basically everyone in bleach world is uber hot and the main characters 'best' female friend always need to be super hot so that he can realize it later on and make sweet love with each other under the big tree behind the school.

btw, Tsukasa > Anyone else.

[Low-fi Boy]

'Cos Ichigo's weird about girls. I mean he saw Yoruichi naked and freaked out.

[Silver]

ichigo is blind.......-....-....-....-....-....-....-...-...-..-.-.-

[TheMexicanKingVII]

I don't know but if some dark hot looking chick popped up in the hot sping naked, ya know I be taggin it from behind.

Seriously since this isn't real life and he is pre-occupied with other problems he doesn't have enough time to pay attention.

[skmt999]

Why can't he see that Orihime likes him? - easy. Guys are dense. They simply never see what's in front of them unless they are hit in the head with a 2x4 about it.

I'm betting that as the class Standoffish Tough guy, who protects people - he just hasn't thought about it. It was mentioned that he looks at her kinda like an extra sister, and that's probably pretty close to the mark.

Unless someone out and out TELLS him that Orihime likes him, he's not going to see it.

(I kinda favor Ishida/Orihime anyway, so funny)

[Low-fi Boy]

Good point mexican king actually, this is manga and I think Kubo would prefer us being more interested in the plot and bad guys (as Ichigo, the hero is probably preoccupied with) instead of Ichigo chasing girls, lol

[lil-wolf]

Good point mexican king actually, this is manga and I think Kubo would prefer us being more interested in the plot and bad guys (as Ichigo, the hero is probably preoccupied with) instead of Ichigo chasing girls, lol

true *nods* this is shounen manga anyways :oh shounenmanga with all love stuff?? +_+ nooooooooooooooooooooooo~!!!

[Ginnylin]

I have always thought that even with Rukia, Ichigo wasnt like 'into her'. He just wanted to repay her because she changed his life. I mean, all of us hope that it will develop into something later on, i mean Rukia definitely has something for him (even if its Kaien related.. ). Anyhow, ichigo probably never noticed that Inoue as a girl (who liked him heaps at that) and only saw her as a classmate/friend/fellow fighter.

Might be some funny love triangles later on.. Ishida x Inoue x Ichigo, Renji v. Rukia x Ichigo.. etc.

[TEK]

I'm only up to episode 91,, and Bleach is amazing...

But one thing that is getting to me is Orihime.. She is so beautiful.. much better than timeskip Sakura.... and she is in love with Ichigo... but why can't Ichigo wake up smell the coffee and see her hotness...

Ishida will soon claim her for his own... but man its all to frustrating...
Dude, you are so right. If Orihime was all over me, I'd be doing her right now. Yayah!!! ... My point is, Ichigo is a dumbass and I completely agree with you. Ishida will probably "claim" her soon and Ichigo will lose his claim to those titties forever.

[Ah B]

Alas, Orihime isn't real. :(

But that's not the point. Ichigo's the type who doesn't realize things until it's either too late or after everybody around him notices it. It's just the way Kubo designed Ichigo to be.

[cinosweiv]

mgrace: If you really read up to Chapter 91 only, it is much more advisable for you to post in the Society TV. This is Society Library (including all the Bleach story up to the newest reelase), and I'm afraid at some point you might be spoiled by our comments or by the other thread titles in Society Libarary. But if you don't mind .....


I think Ichigo does not notice Orihime's feelings. He likes Rukia, that's what I'm convinced.
Kubo slips a lot of triangle love couple in the series.
Or I should say, almost all the people involve in love triangle, especially the main characters.

[Powerman]

I think that if Orohim were to hit him a few times in the face with ... some pillows ... he'd get the picture so much faster.

[TEK]

I think that if Orohim were to hit him a few times in the face with ... some pillows ... he'd get the picture so much faster.
I think if Ichigo hasn't got the picture up to now, even that won't help. Ichigo's a dumbass. She could be in his room naked and he wouldn't get the point. Any normal guy would have already got the clue by now. Stupid Ichigo. GET A CLUE!!!

[Naruto_Heart]

Perhaps he's impotent?

Any 'normal' guy would definitely have some kinda of 'reaction' to say the least isn't it?

[Fox_Retainer]

Ichigo is a naive, innocent guy when it comes to girls. Despite his tough attitude, he is completely naive when it comes to girls. Yoruichi mentioned this. He's warming up, though, give him time. He's becoming better friends with her, and he'll see it eventually. Either that or he doesn't want to be a pervert like his father. :laugh

[Barbus]

Perhaps he's impotent?

Any 'normal' guy would definitely have some kinda of 'reaction' to say the least isn't it?

Maybe. It could happen that the size of his zanpakutou is opposite to that of his... er... "Dwarven Hand Cannon". XDXDXDXD

[kumagoro_usagi]

Ichigo seems to me very innocent when it comes to us girls and our assets. :amuse

[isanon]

I'm only up to episode 91,, and Bleach is amazing...

But one thing that is getting to me is Orihime.. She is so beautiful.. much better than timeskip Sakura.... and she is in love with Ichigo... but why can't Ichigo wake up smell the coffee and see her hotness...

Ishida will soon claim her for his own... but man its all to frustrating...

maby ichigo dont get a turnon from manga chiks

[Sasuto]

I'm sur he sees how hot Orihime is hot but the thing is there's a LOT of hot girls out there...dosen't mean he have to love her...know what i mean?? ..And he has feelings for Rukia (i guess) so when you have feelings for a girl it's normal to have more interest in the girl you like then the hot girl even if she have big boobs.

that's my 2 cents...And anyway ..there's always some kind of a triangle love in animes and mangas loll..tatsuki, orihime and Rukia for ichigo..lol

[superman_1]

in terms of looks, figures and curves its orihime BUT in terms of personality, attitude and overall its rukia who i like.....like when she was in school with ichigo and now that she is back in school again with ichi..... really dont like orihime for some reasons...she is prob. kinda dumb in a way and is not funny even when they show her in funny scenes its still not funny..... like rukia much better..... the only thing i like about orihime is her boobs... :laugh

[Vorlindeion]

Now thats taking it too far..... Look Ichigo is a popular boy but I think because he is in love with Rukia that he cant see Orihime fall all over him....

Who better looking Rukia or Orihime???

wow u obviously have some biases because ichigo is not even in the slightest in love with rukia. he isnt even looking for a relationship right now

[Ginnylin]

Perhaps he's impotent?
Any 'normal' guy would definitely have some kinda of 'reaction' to say the least isn't it? I am pretty sure impotent guys can still get horny right? They just cant get it or have a low sperm count?

ANYWAY, i think ichigo always have a bit too much going on in his life to be romantically interested/involved. And dont you guys point at me and say 'if he was in love, he'd make time' lol. I mean, even if he fell in love or watever, he wouldnt want to drag her into the whole hollow/vaizard/allakar mess. I'd like Ichigo to stay non-horny for a while, just for a few more good fights instead of 'doushite!! why cant i ask her out' crap.

[genjo sanzo]

Ichigo is sterile, he doesn't really care about girls.

that or hes a homosexual

[9Tail-Hokage]

I'm only up to episode 91,, and Bleach is amazing...

But one thing that is getting to me is Orihime.. She is so beautiful.. much better than timeskip Sakura.... and she is in love with Ichigo... but why can't Ichigo wake up smell the coffee and see her hotness...

Ishida will soon claim her for his own... but man its all to frustrating...
If you wanna talk about frustrating love situations, then Ichigo 100%.

Big-booby is hot. Though it's confirmed by the wonderfully sexy... ...Yoruichi... that Ichigo is nervous around girls. Well, she was kinda naked(talking about the girl in the spoiler).

[monk3]

yeah......although Orihime is hot, i like Rukia better. and better than rukia is Nanao. but ichigo will most likely end up with rukia. sweet....and ishida goes for Orihime, he shoots, he scores!

[Throes]

I know the answer!!! Ichigo is... ... ... ... ... GAY! *gunned down*

[abfluvver]

Hotness =/= Romance
Sigh. Shallow.

[TEK]

I know the answer!!! Ichigo is... ... ... ... ... GAY! *gunned down*
You know, you might be on to something. All he can think about is that hollow Ichigo side of him, who by the way is a man. A man thinking about another man all the time makes you gay. Thus he must be gay. Why else would he ignore the boobalicious hotness of Orihime.

[kumagoro_usagi]

Can I post something that is non-shippy?

Ichigo (I feel ) has no time for romance and hasn't really shown any romantic interest for any girl in the series (If anything, the closest thing he's had to a "girlfriend" was Tatsuki) and is extremely shy of any exposore with girls (ex: Yorouchi, Rangiku) so it's not a suprise Ichigo is as blind as a ding-bat when it comes to Orihime's affections...he has so much to do!!

[ShuiMei]

There's nothing I can really say that hasn't been said already regarding Ichigo's own naivete and denseness. He's very simple-minded, and unless someone straight-out and told him about her feelings, he'd never have a bloody clue. Honestly, I really think romantic relationships are the last thing on his mind, even if he was aware of her feelings it'd only complicate things, he has a lot on his plate as it is.

I don't think Ichigo's in love with anyone at the moment, I won't deny my own partiality towards IchiRuki, but in terms of what's going on in the series, I hope the words "I love you" or anything close to it never escapes his mouth to anyone- I'd be on the floor reeling. The words 'Ichigo' and 'love' are hard for me to swallow unless it pertains to his family. Ichigo just has an immense loyalty and dedication for his friends, but I can't really picture him engaging in a romantic relationship with anyone, at all, unless his personality gets a complete overhaul and he suddenly gets hormones.

[Hiruma]

He's gay. Or asexual. Anyone knows that.

[Yamato]

Well Ichigo is not gay, he's just stupid. He could have Orihime and Rukia, and several nice days if he wouldn't remind Yoruichi about clothes :D Also he stopped Rankigu from undressing... Ichigo idiot :mad

[Chatulio]

Since when does a main char ever notice went a girl like him

[kumagoro_usagi]

Since when does a main char ever notice went a girl like him

Since Harry Potter noticed Ginny Weasley. :sad

[9Tail-Hokage]

Orihime's not a good fit for him. And I hate her whining about Ichigo and Rukia.

[Gallic Rush]

Orihime's not a good fit for him. And I hate her whining about Ichigo and Rukia.

Really? :huh

I guess it's all a matter of opinion, but there's no one I'd like to see Ichigo with more than Inoue. Also, I didn't see her as "whining" when she was talking about how important Rukia is to Ichigo. She was just doing that "opening up of feelings" thing that girls like to do so much (I'm sexist, I know) :amazed

But on a more realistic level, no one really expects much romance to come out of a Jump manga, do they? :oh

EDIT: Oh yeah, I realize that breasts=/=romance, but what's not to like about Orihime? :huh

[ShuiMei]

Really? :huh

I guess it's all a matter of opinion, but there's no one I'd like to see Ichigo with more than Inoue. Also, I didn't see her as "whining" when she was talking about how important Rukia is to Ichigo. She was just doing that "opening up of feelings" thing that girls like to do so much (I'm sexist, I know) :amazed

But on a more realistic level, no one really expects much romance to come out of a Jump manga, do they? :oh

EDIT: Oh yeah, I realize that breasts=/=romance, but what's not to like about Orihime? :huh
That's the problem, she's near perfect, I don't find her interesting at all. All attempts at developing Orihime's character further from comic relief fall flat with me, the scene with her opening up to Matsumoto only further established how basically flawless she is- there's nothing unpleasant in her being. She had a tinge of jealousy towards Rukia and she thought she was the ugliest, most horrendous person in the world, and went on to go on about how much she envies Rukia for being able to make Ichigo happy- how sincere, how endearing, how boring.

Her flaws consist of caring too much, being too kind, being too selfless, being too modest. She's about as awful as a CareBear, I like Orihime but once she starts going on about Ichigo I start to groan, her dedication and admiration towards him is too overwhelming for my taste- but from each to their own. :huh

[Molekage]

why does this seem somewhat like FF7 and FF8?

[Scared Link]

He might have a wall between her and him, so he cant see her.

[Hana]

He is just too concerned with other things....than to go one dates...besides this isn't a romance anyway.

[kumagoro_usagi]

That's the problem, she's near perfect, I don't find her interesting at all. All attempts at developing Orihime's character further from comic relief fall flat with me, the scene with her opening up to Matsumoto only further established how basically flawless she is-

Sorry I'll have to disagree there :)

Actually Orihime is weird,clumsy, daft and the scene with Matsumoto was there to basically show she was a girl with confidence issues. If she was flawless she would have probably said something like "When Ichigo is happy I'm happy" and if she was perfect she would basically be able to be a brilliant fighter and have good defence at the same time which she doesn't.

If anything Orihime's innocence is slightly saddening. It could be said it's a way to cling on the the memories of her brother by remaining in a child-like state about her emotions. Chap 199 was probably showing her growing out of her shell and expressing herself. Why is that so bad?


This coming from a InouexIchigoxRukia fan btw :P

[blazingshadow]

hollow ichigo is a reference to his gay side coming out of the closet. now seriously, why does he have to notice orihime likes him? we know because we have an omnipresent-like POV and saw her saying she likes him but in his point of view orihime is still the girl that gets scared when she looks at his face. how about tatsuki? she is in love with him too but it's not like we talk about a pairing with her and ichigo.

[Gallic Rush]

That's the problem, she's near perfect, I don't find her interesting at all.

Sort of silly not to like the character because you can't find anything about them to not like :oh


Her flaws consist of caring too much, being too kind, being too selfless, being too modest.

So... it would be better if she was more like Rukia? You want her to be not near perfect so you can find things to hate about her so you can like her?

I'm so confused :S

[blazingshadow]

i think he wants orihime to be a real flawed woman like women in real life before he can fantasize. perfect can only happen in dreams but not reality.

[ShuiMei]

Sort of silly not to like the character because you can't find anything about them to not like :oh

So... it would be better if she was more like Rukia? You want her to be not near perfect so you can find things to hate about her so you can like her?

I'm so confused :S
Who said there wasn't anything to not to like? I listed a bunch of things in my previous post. I think she's too nice, too selfless- her devotion to Ichigo is too overwhelming and cripples her development as a character. Her only redeeming moments for me are her moments of odd, quirkiness, which aren't really 'flaws' if other people don't shun her and treat her as a social outcast as they seem to accept her for it. Orihime does have some imperfect things about her, I said near-perfect. She's just a really really good girl, and I find that really really boring.

Are there any flaws in her character that illustrate anything especially displeasing in nature? No, not really, she was jealous of Rukia and that was rooted in her own off-base insecurity and with that, she thought she was an ugly monster for feeling an emotion that is so fundamentally human, I couldn't help but feel irritated as she cried to Matsumoto. She has this 'deep down despite all her near-perfect qualities and being liked by basically all she has self-esteem issues,' thing going on, sorry if I can't help but yawn, the first and last time Orihime managed to capture my sympathy was with her brother, and that's mostly rooted in my role as a little sister as well.

Regarding her status as a fighter, she can't be a fighter simply because she's 'too nice to,' it's not that she lacks the concentration or dedication, or necessarily the 'skill,' it's just that she's that 'it hurts her to see other people hurting' type, the 'wouldn't hurt a flea if she could help it,' it may be a hinderance but being too nice to hurt other people doesn't exactly make her a horrible person, nor can it reallly be considered to be a grave imperfection.

I just don't especially like those 'really nice' kinds of female characters, I'll admittedly say that I don't really like 'nice' people, which is not to say that I dislike 'good' people, but with nice girls like Orihime, I find them pretty uninteresting. I like characters who are flawed and have unpleasant characteristics in their personalties, a little nastiness, arrogance, cruelty, etcetera while still remaining to be generally 'good.'

Flaws don't necessarily have to be a bad thing, there's certainly personality flaws that I won't be as receptive to as others, but imperfections make characters, no- people, more interesting and relatable.

Undoubtedly, her one-sided admiration for Ichigo does make her more relatable, I think we've all experienced unrequited 'love,' but her personality and character makes it difficult for me to sympathize with her. Everytime she speaks about Ichigo and her feelings towards him, I find myself disinterested and somewhat irritated.

Would I prefer to see her more like Rukia? No, because that would be out-of-character, despite not really liking her character, she should still stay true to her self, but I do love Rukia's character.

Rukia's character is much more interesting and appealing to me. Her personality is much more abrasive but there's also an aura of gentleness to her, her words are harsh and she can get fairly mouthy but there's a geniune quality to the words she yells. She's loud-mouthed, stubborn, easily-provoked, won't be hesitant to give someone a good beat-down if they deserve one, bitchy, and gives a facade of Kuchiki arrogance while in all reality we know that her self-confidence isn't as unshakable as she makes it seem.

I don't hate her character, I just don't particularly like it. Orihime's a nice girl, but I can't relate to that- I just find it boring.

[Gallic Rush]

Who said there wasn't anything to not to like? I listed a bunch of things in my previous post. I think she's too nice, too selfless- her devotion to Ichigo is too overwhelming and cripples her development as a character. Her only redeeming moments for me are her moments of odd, quirkiness, which aren't really 'flaws' if other people don't shun her and treat her as a social outcast as they seem to accept her for it. Orihime does have some imperfect things about her, I said near-perfect. She's just a really really good girl, and I find that really really boring.

Which is ironic because generally when there's a character flaw people whine about it :oh So there's really no way around someone or other being unhappy. Personally, I like Orihime because she's got a nice personality.

Are there any flaws in her character that illustrate anything especially displeasing in nature? No, not really, she was jealous of Rukia and that was rooted in her own off-base insecurity and with that, she thought she was an ugly monster for feeling an emotion that is so fundamentally human, I couldn't help but feel irritated as she cried to Matsumoto. She has this 'deep down despite all her near-perfect qualities and being liked by basically all she has self-esteem issues,' thing going on, sorry if I can't help but yawn


Because people having self-esteem issues is totally unrealistic :oh

Regarding her status as a fighter, she can't be a fighter simply because she's 'too nice to,' it's not that she lacks the concentration or dedication, or necessarily the 'skill,' it's just that she's that 'it hurts her to see other people hurting' type, the 'wouldn't hurt a flea if she could help it,' it may be a hinderance but being too nice to hurt other people doesn't exactly make her a horrible person, nor can it reallly be considered to be a grave imperfection.


I realize she's a not much of a fighter, but who says she has to be to play an important role in the story? Kubo himself has said that Orihime is going to play a very important role in the manga.

I just don't especially like those 'really nice' kinds of female characters, I'll admittedly say that I don't really like 'nice' people, which is not to say that I dislike 'good' people, but with nice girls like Orihime, I find them pretty uninteresting.

Ok, that's fine. You have your own opinions on things and that's cool. But not everyone thinks Orihime needs to become cruel or mean to become interesting...

Flaws don't necessarily have to be a bad thing, there's certainly personality flaws that I won't be as receptive to as others, but imperfections make characters, no- people, more interesting and relatable.

I'd rather deal with a nice person than an ass-hole :oh I don't know about you but annoying bastards... well, annoy me.

Undoubtedly, her one-sided admiration for Ichigo does make her more relatable, I think we've all experienced unrequited 'love,' but her personality and character makes it difficult for me to sympathize with her. Everytime she speaks about Ichigo and her feelings towards him, I find myself disinterested and somewhat irritated.

So then you're just biased against nice people. :huh You're naming ways that she's flawed but then you just keep bringing it back to her being too nice so you can't "relate" or "sympathize" with her.

Would I prefer to see her more like Rukia? No, because that would be out-of-character, despite not really liking her character, she should still stay true to her self, but I do love Rukia's character.


Rukia was just an example. Is there any character you'd have liked her to be instead? I'm talking about personality. So, would you want her to use her sex appeal like Matsumoto? Or to be aggressive and abrasive like Tayuya (from Naruto)?

Rukia's character is much more interesting and appealing to me. Her personality is much more abrasive

It is? :huh She seems pretty nice to me... She never really hits someone unless it's done as comic relief or fighting a hollow.

I don't hate her character, I just don't particularly like it. Orihime's a nice girl, but I can't relate to that- I just find it boring.

That's really what this is all about, isn't it? You just "don't like nice people." In other words, the problem isn't Orihime, it's you :S

[Devilguy]

I have never liked characters like Orihime. She is based on the same archetype as the brunette you can find in about every Katsura manga: the supposedly perfect -and therefore submissive- girl. Orihime is bustier and clumsier than normal though.
It is really a matter of taste. I prefer more challenging relationships with wittier girls, and so does obviously Ichigo.

[Hiruma]

People don't like Orihime because of the Mary-Sue problem she embodifies.

[ShuiMei]

Oh Buddha.

You like Orihime? That's great, I don't especially. You asked why, I explained myself, so I don't see why you're disecting my arguments as if I think everyone should dislike Orihime. I think I made it pretty clear in my previous post that regardless of my indifference bordering on boredom and dislike with her character, I don't think she should change, her personality suits her character, it just doesn't suit my tastes and I don't think it should have to. There's nothing 'wrong' with her in a general sense, I just don't especially like her personality. Just as if I found a guy unattractive, he could look perfectly fine, he's just not to my taste.

It's my personal preference, or as you would say my alleged "bias against nice people," fundamentally, it should be as you said my dislike of Orihime isn't Orihime's problem (which of course, it can't be since she's a fictional character), but my problem, but it's not so much a problem for me since I'm fine with my dislike towards her character while others, apparently you, are not.

Surely you think that I'm entitled to dislike any character I please, even though I don't necessarily dislike her, just find her uninteresting. I don't need to find every character under the sun interesting, or like every character under the sun, so what's the problem? So why does it seem that you're so offended by my dislike of her character?

[Omolara]

Sometimes I worry about the guys on this forum...seriously. It seems a lot of you are very shallow. Statements like "Ichigo is an idiot because he didn't capitalize on the Yoruichi/ Rangiku/ Orihime situation. He an Ishida both are good guys. Orihime likes Ichigo because he is a good guy. I guarantee that if Ichigo acted the way some of you all are saying you would, he'd constantly be beaten up by girls. We kinda like it when a guy is decent, makes us feel good and safe.

Anywho, Ichigo is hung up on Rukia because Rukia is the one who changed his life. Orihime has kind of always been there, like a sister. Besides, Uryuu really needs to lighten up and get a girlfriend, and he likes Orihime. So Uryuu/Orihime and Ichigo/Rukia all the way!!!

Oh, and it's so not possible for a girl to have breasts that big and not have back problems. She also would have worn two bras to Soul Society.

[skeeterb20]

well i think ichigo is gonna end up with Orihime and renji will end up with rukia
orihime loves ichigo
renji loves rukia
rukia has a very close friendship with ichigo
for those that have read to the 200s(i think it happened there)

didnt Matsumoto explain it all in the chapter where shes living with orihimi and finds her crying? You know Matsumoto's naked scene.

[Ssj3_Goku]

^ and what about ichigo's feelings in all of your statements their? Oo thats right i belive he likes rukia more than orihime their are facts to prove so as well...

[Gallic Rush]

You asked why, I explained myself, so I don't see why you're disecting my arguments as if I think everyone should dislike Orihime.

No I didn't. I was posing a rhetorical question to 9-tails. You jumped in of your own accord :oh

I think I made it pretty clear in my previous post that regardless of my indifference bordering on boredom and dislike with her character, I don't think she should change, her personality suits her character, it just doesn't suit my tastes and I don't think it should have to. There's nothing 'wrong' with her in a general sense, I just don't especially like her personality. Just as if I found a guy unattractive, he could look perfectly fine, he's just not to my taste.


Except your exact words refering to her personality were, "that's the problem [emphasis mine]."

but it's not so much a problem for me since I'm fine with my dislike towards her character while others, apparently you, are not.

See previous response :oh

Surely you think that I'm entitled to dislike any character I please, even though I don't necessarily dislike her, just find her uninteresting.

Of course I do. You should know since in the post you jumped in at, I said this: "I guess it's all a matter of opinion"

so what's the problem?

Apparently it's that Orihime is too nice. But that's using your words, not mine.

So why does it seem that you're so offended by my dislike of her character?

What did I say that gave you the impression that I am offended by your dislike of her character? I was just asking, since you said Orihime's kindess is a problem, why it is a problem and what you'd do about it... If it's a problem, that pretty clearly implies that you're NOT happy with the way she is.

Unless you're using some bizarre form of grammar that I'm unfamiliar with. :S

[ShuiMei]

This is so anal.

By "problem" I was referring to "the things I don't especially like about Orihime," perhaps I should have been more specific as if I knew you were going to disect and analyze everything I should have drawn out tables and graphs for you as well. I just get the impression that you're taking this all very seriously and I can't for the life me of understand why, but maybe I'm reading your posts all wrong. Generally when I see someone go and basically individually quote and respond another post line by line, or what have you, making little remarks, some of them questionably rude or insulting in nature, I think they seem a little confrontational.

Back onto the topic of Orihime, being kind isn't the "problem," being "too kind" and having that kindness pretty much sum up the whole of her personality and character is the "problem," and by "problem" I mean in regards to the issues I have with her personality, not in regards to her as a character in the Bleach series as in I don't really think she should have a severe overhaul in her personality. As I said before, there isn't really anything unpleasant in her being, in regards to "what I'd do about it," for me it isn't some 'Project Orihime' where "I don't like Orihime, so let's think of things that she can do or change in order for me to like her better" sort of deal, it's more like "I don't really like Orihime, so what?" so do excuse me if I'm not "full of idea's"

but, if we're to talk about things that may improve Orihime in my eyes, then I suppose I would have liked to see Kubo build on Orihime's jealousy of Rukia. I was sorely disappointed to see her beat herself up over it (quickly confronting the unpleasant trait, unfortunately not letting it develop into something more interesting) and then quickly recovering from it, there's still a possibility of having him bring it up again but for the moment Matsumoto has reassured her that she has no reason to feel jealous as Ichigo needs both of them.

Now that I think about it, in that scene Orihime reminds me of the type of people who have a lot going on for them in life, are wonderful people with wonderful friends but continues to constantly beat themselves over silly, ridiculous things and not recognizing how good a person they are, and I've always found those kind of people to be extremely frustrating.

In comparision to the other females in Bleach, Orihime's personality also isn't as strong, forword, or 'loud,' which may also contribute to the fact I don't find her character to be particularly appealing, I've always had a partiality towards these kinds of characters, do I think Orihime should lean towards this trend of more outspoken females? No, not especially, she provides some balance. Would I like her more if she did? Yes.

Just because I don't like a character doesn't necessarily mean I want them to change, I don't have to like Orihime, when you dislike a character you still have an impression of what kind of personality they have and what kind of person they are, to make a connection with Naruto, I don't like Hinata at all, but I don't think she should have a personality makeover and come out like Sakura.

and I don't why I'm continuing to explain myself, if you don't understand now I suppose you won't anytime soon and I have a feeling you don't want to understand either.

[Sakura Kaijuu]

I can relate pretty closely to both Ichigo and Orihime.

I think there are a lot of reasons why Ichigo doesn't notice Orihime. One of the big ones that everybody's pretty much pointed out is that he's known her for a long time. When I was in high school I didn't really notice my friends from middle school as being particularly attractive. I'd known them too long.

Another one of the reasons why Ichigo doesn't pay much attention to Orihime as a girl is because, as everyone else has said before, he's shy around girls. He doesn't have much experience in the boyfriend/girlfriend scene or with girls in general, and that makes him feel awkward. (ex. -- Yoruichi and Matsumoto)
The third reason is because he's in love with Rukia. At this point, we can pretty much assume it's subsconcious, because, knowing Ichigo, once he figures it out he'll probably get very awkward around her in non-battle related situations.

Rukia and Orihime both have their own individual positive qualities. And, in my opinion, they're both equally deserving of Ichigo. The two major factors that have Ichigo more attracted to Rukia are a) she's new, and b) she redefined who he is.

Orihime, on the other hand, tries to do the best she can to be a nice person. She doesn't like to see other people get hurt. She can be crazy and quirky around other people, and when she's alone she gets sad.

She still acts like a kid because she doesn't really know how to grow up, so when she gets jealous of her friends, it's understandable why she freaks out and thinks she's a horrible person. She tries so hard to be a nice person and a good girl and she worries about everyone at least a little. She cares so much that it hurts her. It's hard to be nice all the time. And when you feel betrayed by people you trust, it kind of tears you apart. And it hurts more if you know it wasn't on purpose.

I like Orihime as a character, when she's crazy and when she's serious. I think she's crazy and awesome.

The thing I'm waiting for is for both Orihime and Ichigo to wake up and take a look around to see how many people find them gorgeous. And in Ichigo's case, to see that he likes Rukia. That's going to lead to some fun love triangles...:laugh

[kumagoro_usagi]

The third reason is because he's in love with Rukia...

The thing is Ichigo doesn't seem to be in love with anyone at the moment...to say he's "In love" with anyone at the current time would be far-fetched. Perhaps "admire" would be better:)

And I'm glad I'm not the only one hoping for InouexIchigoxRukia smex :P

[Sakura Kaijuu]

The thing is Ichigo doesn't seem to be in love with anyone at the moment...to say he's "In love" with anyone at the current time would be far-fetched. Perhaps "admire" would be better:)

And I'm glad I'm not the only one hoping for InouexIchigoxRukia smex :P

Eh...Fair enough. I was kind of drawing off my own psychological experiences that are painfully close to those of Ichigo's and Orihime's. :doh

I'm kinda like Ichigo when it comes to noticing a) I like someone, and b) someone likes me. It makes my life complicated and frustrating.

But it's true that Ichigo has too much going on right now to really concentrate on how he feels about anyone. Admire is a good way to put it. But it'll probably happen. *shakes fist* It better!!

...:amuse

[blazingshadow]

ichigo is going to end up with either orihime's best friend (i keep forgetting her name) or alone. rukia and orihime are out of his hands now.

[Gallic Rush]

and I don't why I'm continuing to explain myself, if you don't understand now I suppose you won't anytime soon and I have a feeling you don't want to understand either.

Neither do I. I already get what you're trying to say, even though I didn't ask in the first place. It seems that you're just trying to change the subject post-by-post because you can't defend your previous statements.

I could point out numerous contradictions in your posts (your most recent one is riddled with them), but that would probably just result in more glossing over on your part :oh So, I guess this conversation is done.

[kumagoro_usagi]

ichigo is going to end up with either orihime's best friend (i keep forgetting her name) or alone. rukia and orihime are out of his hands now.

Tatsuki? That's equally possible to seeing she's getting a bit more screen time now :)

Isn't it nice when people get along? :P

[Key]

I hate her voice FFS, so irretating and sweet makes me wanna puch someone! They are friend thats why.

[kumagoro_usagi]

Eh...Fair enough. I was kind of drawing off my own psychological experiences that are painfully close to those of Ichigo's and Orihime's.



Awww...that is so so saddd.....glomp

[Bass]

I guarantee that if Ichigo acted the way some of you all are saying you would, he'd constantly be beaten up by girls. We kinda like it when a guy is decent, makes us feel good and safe.


I don't know about that. I mean, Yoruichi seemed like she wanted Ichigo to try something with her.

[ChickenPotPie]

People don't like Orihime because of the Mary-Sue problem she embodifies.

Exactly. If you imagine her as a real person, she's likable, she has all these admirable traits.

But as a character in the story, her role is boring.

[Gallic Rush]

Exactly. If you imagine her as a real person, she's likable, she has all these admirable traits.

But as a character in the story, her role is boring.

As opposed to other side characters which are... more interesting? :headscrat

[starphoenix]

Ichigo notices that Orihime is hot, but realizes if he gets too involved with her that she will force him to eat food that she personally created.

Anchovy Ice Cream for Dessert with Habenero Pizza covered with chocolate syrup and cockroaches or some other disturbing creation. Yum!!

[RealaMoreno]

As opposed to other side characters which are... more interesting? :headscrat


Some show the possiblity of being more interesting than Orihime if given the chance.

I find Orihime to be boring with her "too good" personality. Nice tits though.

[Asmodeus]

Wow, talk about vicious. What ever happened to matter of opinion?

I like Orihime's character. She reminds me of someone I went to school with: Very sweet, highly intelligent, but with the common sense of a brick (also, the traffic stopping figure, lol). I like her character, I think, for that reason alone: she reminds me of someone I know.

Will she end up with Ichigo? Maybe. Gotta remember, this is a Shonen Manga, aimed (primarily) at boys 12-16. Most guys that age reaaaaally aren't reading the manga for the relationship development. Does it exist? Undeniably. Kubo Taito has gone out of his way to present it, but don't expect it to be embellished too much. After all, most younger guys aren't really all that into the personal relationship thing.

Oh, and my opinon on the actual thread? (lol). Ehh, hard to call. When Kubo said Orihime will become important to the story, that's what he may have meant. The only reason I don't think that Orihime and Ichigo will wind up together is the same reason I don't think (but wish they would) Renji and Rukia won't wind up together: It's not mutual. Not the friendly relationship, but the more emotional side of the dice. Just doesn't seem to be present. between the two of them.

[Sakura Kaijuu]

Wow, talk about vicious. What ever happened to matter of opinion?

Yeah...That's what I was thinking...

I like Orihime's character. She reminds me of someone I went to school with: Very sweet, highly intelligent, but with the common sense of a brick (also, the traffic stopping figure, lol). I like her character, I think, for that reason alone: she reminds me of someone I know.

I like Orihime because she reminds me of me. To the max. :laugh Only without the huge boobs. I try to be a good person, I'm pretty smart, but my common sense leaves things to be desired. For instance, I like to read when I'm walking...and that's led to me almost getting hit by cars on several occassions...Because I forget about traffic...

Not so good, but I'm still alive. :laugh

Will she end up with Ichigo? Maybe. Gotta remember, this is a Shonen Manga, aimed (primarily) at boys 12-16. Most guys that age reaaaaally aren't reading the manga for the relationship development. Does it exist? Undeniably. Kubo Taito has gone out of his way to present it, but don't expect it to be embellished too much. After all, most younger guys aren't really all that into the personal relationship thing.

True, but we can hope that embellishment will happen. :amuse After all, we've gone to all this trouble to over-analyze something that might or might not happen.

Regardless: we need results! Ichigo needs to stop being shy very very soon!

[olaf]

I've got a scary idea...

maybe Ichigo is gay?? :eek

I wouldn't want that to happen, but I wouldn't really be suprised if Kubo did sth like that.

[Spacey]

Ichigo likes boys. :oh


Oh yes Orihime is good-looking


OT: That girl in your sig is slightly hypnotic, who is it?

[olaf]

OT: That girl in your sig is slightly hypnotic, who is it?
Are You by any chance talking about my sig?
If U are then some info:
- in first sig the one with longer hair is a male :omg
- the girl in MangaCult banner, dunno whoshe is

But If U are tlaking about some other sig, then sorry:sweat

BTW And Yeah! Orihime is damn cute.

[Gene]

Rukia > Orihime. Ichigo should go with Rukia while he still has the chance.

[Bass]

I've got a scary idea...

maybe Ichigo is gay?? :eek

I wouldn't want that to happen, but I wouldn't really be suprised if Kubo did sth like that.


Nah. He's bi. Everyone in Bleach is bi so it's nothing shocking.

[Peliqua]

I think Rukia looks wierd, with her disproportionately tiny body and big head. Her eyes seem drugged out to me.
Orihime is similarly disproportionate, but for another reason. :P

More on topic... who cares if Ichigo notices Inoue? It'll be too late! Ishida wil have already pounced. :P

[Gallic Rush]

Some show the possiblity of being more interesting than Orihime if given the chance.

LMFAO

1) That doesn't make them more interesting in the here and now (which is what we are discussing).
and
2) We have only Kubo's words on what/who will be important in the future. And Kubo seems to think Orihime will be important: She's [Orihime] going to be a very important character later on so, I want to get used to drawing her faster.

Taken from here (http://forums.narutofan.com/showthread.php?t=44552).

[Hyuuga Neji]

i can think of 3 reasons:

1. he isnt into hentai that much unlike that other guy who says "she's got a nice rack" . or see his reactions when he sees yoruichi
2. when rukia came and make him shinigami. his life went upside-down and he is thinking more about rescuing her and not about relationships
3. when rukia was always pulling him aside just to talk to him everyone suspected something was going on but that was in the early eps.

ichigo x rukia or ichigo x inoue?
frankly i just dont really care that much (unlike naruto pairings)
IchiRukia scenes are hilarious and inoue is sure a random girl. hilarous :laugh
i dont care what happens.

[Mousuke]

Here's why Ichigo isn't head over heels for Orihime: because he's not interested in her. Not everybody goes ga-ga just because a member of the opposite sex is "hot". Ichigo's not really into girls, unless you're talking about Rukia. ^_^

[Jones]

i know orihime has the hots for ichigo but i hope ichigo gets paired with tatsuki, not really rukia though. plus i believe tatsuki is gonna be a main character later on and it will make a good partner for ichigo.

[kumagoro_usagi]

Wow, talk about vicious. What ever happened to matter of opinion?

That was what I was thinking too :oh anyway as I said before it seems Ichigo has to many things on his mind to think of girls.

[Freakness]

I guess he's just .. blind ...

No, seriously, he just thinks of her as a friend ... and I also think Ichigo is not the type who will !&#$ and leave .. :P

[NineG]

wil ichi was like ... shit my mom died it's my fault ... now im depressed
and wait i can see ghosts ... now im more depressed
shinigami power ... yeah i can kick ass
but im still depressed,
shit i can't win from the one who killed my mother
that depresses me ,
i can't save rukia ... that's depressing and im not a shinigami anymore
... everybody forgot rukia ... that's depressing
bla bla bla soul soceity
and finally my inner hollow is screaming the whole thime in my head
im depressed cause in the next few chapthers i can't fight full power

so you see boys and girls that's why ichigo can't wake up and smell the coffee and see her hotness...

[Brandt]

Maybe Ichigo really just wants to be friends and doesn't want to take it further? I mean, I'm pretty sure he notices Orihime's hotness, but maybe he just doesn't want to be more than friends.

[Deadmon]

He's only like 15, give him some time. o.o But I do remember Kubo mentioning that Inoue was going to be very important later on, so all the Ichigo/Inoue shippers can hope on that little tidbit.

Anyway, this topic reminded me of this picture in the wallpaper thread:
http://img218.imageshack.us/my.php?image=07inoue7hi.jpg

*scaddles off*

[ydraliskos]

As opposed to other side characters which are... more interesting? :headscrat


YEES! Exactly! Why does it seem so otherwordly weird to you? I can predict what Orihime will do in ANY situation right now to the end of the manga, and I could do it since before they got to soul society.

Hell, you can accurately and completely describe her in under one line, here:

"Nice weird girl with big boobs who has a crush on Ichigo"

(Notice that the "Who has a crush on Ichigo" is 50% of the sentence, and "with big boobs" is another 22%. There goes depth of character)

Other characters tho are neither as predictable or generally amiable.

Ikkaku could always kick some student ass in school, or he could get some friends and take them to a tattoist/body piercer, same with renji. Matsumoto seems like a nice gal, but you can't presume to know exactly how she will react to anything. She was recently shown to be quite the temptress, something I didn't really expect.

[Hefty ol' Granny]

Well, Ichigo is a virgin... :P

It's just a typical postion for male lead characters; the guys is surrounded by beautiful girls, which one, some, or all are secretly in love with him, and he doesn't act on it or he's either to dense to see it. Typical.

As much as I like Orihime, I prefer Rukia-chan. She's much more interesting and cooler.

It'll be really weird if there's romance in Bleach...for some reasons...Ichigo is just too much of a virgin to see him in action with romance.

[Gallic Rush]

@ydraliskos

Actually I was trying to make the point that the other characters are pretty predictable too... Chad has an unwavering loyalty to Ichigo (and is willing to die for the guy pretty much...), Ishida has the stereotypical "you're a moron that's beneath me" attitude while secretly being awed by his power... I mean, no one really is much worse off than Inoue depending on how you look at things.

And I will again refer to Kubo's reference to Orihime being important. So don't say she isn't going to be an interesting character or you may as well say that Bleach's plot isn't going to be interesting.

[ChickenPotPie]

As opposed to other side characters which are... more interesting? :headscrat
Hmm....

Yep.

[kumagoro_usagi]

Orihime is an interesting character and there definetly is a reason why she's been made a main character rather than the other ones. Honestly,do you think Kubo Tite would make her important for no reason at all?

[Marsala]

Orihime is an interesting character and there definetly is a reason why she's been made a main character rather than the other ones. Honestly,do you think Kubo Tite would make her important for no reason at all?
Hey, he made Hitsugaya important, didn't he? :P

[Devilguy]

Hey, he made Hitsugaya important, didn't he? :P
Exactly. The characters' importance/"screentime" partly depends on their popularity. The following ones are therefore bound to have a good panel count in the future:
01) Kurosaki Ichigo 8370
02) Hitsugaya Toushirou 8321
03) Kuchiki Rukia 6122
04) Abarai Renji 4517
05) Ichimaru Gin 4039
06) Kuchiki Byakuya 3752
07) Shihouin Yoruichi 3744
08) Urahara Kisuke 3676
09) Zaraki Kenpachi 3001
10) Inoue Orihime 2901
The least relevant (=most expendable) ones for the plot are Hitsugaya, Kenpachi and to a lesser extent Orihime. But they are popular.

[cygnus]

Its obvious and so common amongst anime. The main dude is always completely oblivious. There is no question, it is just the way it is....

[kumagoro_usagi]

Hey, he made Hitsugaya important, didn't he? :P

Hey, without him the manga would be half-baked in bishi smex appeal okay? :P

[ydraliskos]

Actually I was trying to make the point that the other characters are pretty predictable too... Chad has an unwavering loyalty to Ichigo (and is willing to die for the guy pretty much...), Ishida has the stereotypical "you're a moron that's beneath me" attitude while secretly being awed by his power... I mean, no one really is much worse off than Inoue depending on how you look at things.


True, but the shinigami's are a lot more interesting. It was not my choice to have the ichigo possible romance limited to the earthlings anyway, why should orihime be compared with only earthlings? If I had my way, the possible romance would be a PRIMARY character, but there you go...


And I will again refer to Kubo's reference to Orihime being important. So don't say she isn't going to be an interesting character or you may as well say that Bleach's plot isn't going to be interesting.

She isn't going to be an interesting character.
Bleach's plot IS going to be interesting.

There I managed to say it =D lol . Seriously now, important doesn't mean that the plot of a whole arc will revolve around her. She started so far down the secondary char list, I doubt she can pull that off. Kubo probably means that she will have some more screentime, which is fine with me. She IS a good healer and a decent defender after all. But I can't see an arc about her, sorry... Maybe save orihime from xxxx, but that's done already.

[Gallic Rush]

True, but the shinigami's are a lot more interesting. It was not my choice to have the ichigo possible romance limited to the earthlings anyway

What romance? :huh
This is a shounen manga silly!


Kubo probably means that she will have some more screentime, which is fine with me. She IS a good healer and a decent defender after all. But I can't see an arc about her, sorry... Maybe save orihime from xxxx, but that's done already.

Hm... well, neither of us can truly fathom what he meant (and he probably wanted it that way), but I think that more than just having a higher panel count moving forward, she will play an intrumental role in the plot and how it develops. I think it will be interesting how this plays out.

[mgrace]

Yeah I agree Orihime is an awesome character but she isn't strong enough of a character to hav e a arch dedicated to her....

But She will still have feelings towards Ichigo and I have a feeling she will see Ichigo and Rukia have a kiss which will bring out another side of Orihime... YEAH.....

[kumagoro_usagi]

Why would Ichigo and Rukia kiss?

[Marsala]

Why would Ichigo and Rukia kiss?

- Blackmail. It would have to be something bad. I'm thinking baby photos for Ichigo and a threat to reveal to Byakuya-nii-sama just who started the rumors about him and Yumichika (the two prettiest men in Soul Society, natch) for Rukia.

- Maybe if they both got really, really drunk.

- To help Rukia check the functionality of her gigai's mouth.

- Pigs fly, Hell freezes over, Keigo gets a date. Basically, the end of the world as we know it. Oops. These are results of Ichigo and Rukia kissing, not causes.

- The inevitable interruption to their "moment" fails to materialize.

- Because Renji can never win, especially against Ichigo.

- To gross out all the 10-year-old male fans.

- Why not?

[ShuiMei]

No kissing between Ichigo and anyone, please! That would be so OOC and awkward, unless Ichigo gets a sudden personality/hormonal makeover, I'd prefer not to see any romantic intimacy between Ichigo and character...

...unless it was gag humour, like say:

Kon in Ichigo's body x Pyon (Chappy) in Rukia's body

[Mugen X]

Ichigo has his pick out of Kuukaku, Orihime, Rukia and Yoruichi.

But I predict it is going to be Ichigo x Rukia & Orihime x Ishida

[mgrace]

Why would Ichigo and Rukia kiss?

Are you blind.. they are in LOVE!!!!.... something is going to happen between them... Sooner or later...

[-Bakkun-]

Let's put it this way... It's obvious that Ichigo likes Rukia more and they'll end up together one day. Orihime will hook up with Ishida or if she's still obsessed with Ichigo, she'll get Kon (in Ichigo's body) or even better : Hollow Ichigo.

[kumagoro_usagi]

Are you blind.. they are in LOVE!!!!....

Are you blind :oh? No they're not. That is your interpretation :oh

Let's put it this way... It's obvious that Ichigo likes Rukia more and they'll end up together one day...

There again another interprepation. None of this is actually supported heavily but based on interpepation. I can hardly see anyone in Bleach kissing let alone Ichigo....

[Freakness]

I rather see Ichigo with Rangiku anyway .. :P

[ZeonNoMamono]

Ishida will get the Nemu
Yay for crack!

Isn't it obvious though? Tatsuki has dibs on Orihime, and beats up all men who approach her. Or, Tatsuki has Hanatarou and Orihime just goes after someone else? Meh... Who knows. I think that Ichigo just likes smaller women, like Rukia or Hinamori. Aa... Doesn't matter, highly doubt there will ever be actual canon pairings that go both ways. (ShunsuiNanao and OrihimeIchigo are somewhat one sided in canon... But I think Nanao does like Shunsui back, eheh...)

[Batman]

It's because Ichigo is gay for Chado.

[olaf]

It's because Ichigo is gay for Chado.

man Ur so right. But I'm not sure if it's Chado, My guess is that he has a crush on Elrond... *eer* I mean on Zaraki cuz he's so strong and stuff :P LOL

I bet that Kubo will make him gay just because everyone wants Ichi to make our with Orihime or Rukia, he'll do that just to piss us off. And it's worse than killing him*nods*

[Gallic Rush]

Ichigo has his pick out of Kuukaku, Orihime, Rukia and Yoruichi.

I'll give Rukia to you, and even Yoruichi... but Kuukaku? There wasn't even a suggested interest there (on Kuukaku's part) :S

[ZeonNoMamono]

Women Ichigo MIGHT end up with:
-Tatsuki
-Rukia
-Orihime

While he's seen Yoruichi naked, honestly, I think Yoruichi just likes messing with people, espescially innocent ones like Ichigo. No real feelings there, from her side at any rate. (But since he's seen her, maybe Ichigo, if he ever gets hormonal, might have a dream or two...) She'd probly end up with Soi Fong, Urahara, or Kuukaku.

ANYWAY. On topic. Why can't Ichigo see Orihime's hotness? Well, he never really knew her that well (as opposed to him knowing Tatsuki fairly well, who is Orihime's best friend) and only just started to "sort of" really interact with her after they arrived at Soul Society (that one scene in the Rukongai with Jidanbou), but that was killed with all of the Ishihime interaction anyway.

And after seeing Ichigo's reaction to Yoruichi, it's obvious he's not a pervert. Very shy, actually. Meaning he wouldn't be looking for sex appeal. And even if he was, he has a lot on his hands right now. He's got a monster inside of him that wants to take over, he's got to deal with all these evil people, and is actually quite emo all by himself in some circumstances.

As for Rukia... She's Rukia. She MIGHT have been in love with, it was never specified, with an Ichigo lookalike (well, more like Ichigo is a Kaien-lookalike, but...) and that might stir some things up, but it obviously hasn't yet (though when Byakuya mentioned it at some point, that did have a bit of an effect I guess) and while I do like the idea of Ichigo/Rukia, I don't see it happening anytime soon, unless Pyon assaults Kon and Ichigo and Rukia walk in and start thinking.

Ah... I'm done now.

Edit: Ah yes, Tatsuki. Almost overlooked her. Well, in comparison to Orihime and Rukia, she knows/knew Ichigo best. She fights, and Ichigo even mentions her from time to time ("I could beat Tatsuki up until junior high!") even when the other party might not have any idea who the hell Tatsuki is. And the thing is, as much as I'd like to see her with Hanatarou, Tatsuki's only possible (male) romantic interest is Ichigo.

She's his childhood friend, which is always a plus in romance (I think?) and she knows more about him than anyone (well, used to anyway). Also, I think she'd be able to understand him better than Rukia or Orihime would, at least in this point in time. But only time will tell...

(And hopefully, Keigo and Tatsuki will also be getting some new, interesting roles. And maybe Chad will fight with Karin again...)

[Gallic Rush]

She'd probly end up with Soi Fong [...] or Kuukaku.


Nice. :laugh

There are probably some images to support this claim :wink

**cough**

:shifty

[roguenoir]

Ishida's gonna go medieval on Ichigo for taking Orihime

[Steel Guardian]

His loss. Personally, I see Ishida getting with Mayuri's VC. She did have that "gleam" in her eyes, when he saved her.

And I demand Chad getting some love...Karin, sure. But I also see Orihime as something, Chad need love and Orihime IS love. But I think they be better as friends.

[Hefty ol' Granny]

And after seeing Ichigo's reaction to Yoruichi, it's obvious he's not a pervert. Very shy, actually.

I guess, you forgotten the scene when Ichigo peeks through his hand; acting as though he was trying not to see Matsumoto's huge guns. Ichigo may seem innocent, but he's also very curious...:laugh


She's his childhood friend, which is always a plus in romance (I think?) and she knows more about him than anyone (well, used to anyway). Also, I think she'd be able to understand him better than Rukia or Orihime would, at least in this point in time. But only time will tell...

Childhood friends... I guess that can be a plus, but it could also be a huge negative. It's true that Tatsuki knows Ichigo the longest, but she doesn't actually know much about the huges changes in Ichigo, yet. Also, in a short amount of time, Rukia knows just as much about Ichigo as much as Tatsuki. If anybody can understand Ichigo right now, it's Rukia. Tatsuki has been left out for awhile. It'll be nice to see more of Tatsuki...

[XangetZu]

He's prolly in love with Rukia

[Gallic Rush]

He's prolly in love with Rukia

I could see the two going out in RL, but I think love is a little strong to describe their relationship at this point :S

[Ashura]

I tihnk ichigo sees it but does not know what to do about it.

Need prove that Inoue is hot just look at my sig.

[Gallic Rush]

Yeah, well, Rangiku and Yoruichi are both pretty hot in that icture too but you don't see Ichigo making moves on either of them (even though he easily could).

Just because Orhime has boobs the size of the melon she's holding doesn't mean Ichigo and her are going to fall in love... though I would like that :)

[solinari67]

orihime may be hot, but she's dumb. seriously, for ichigo to pick her, it would just make him shallow. say what you want about kindness and good intentions, but when it comes down to a girl for ichigo, 'hime is just an example of T+A.

[notme]

Orihime is ranked 3rd in their class.

Ichigo also considers her 100x smarter than him...

[solinari67]

haha *puts foot in mouth* *hops away*

[Beautiful Beast]

After seeing Matsumoto, all other women pale in comparison.

[cygnus]

Why the smell is this thread still open. It's a really poor question. There is only one answer: IT ALWAYS HAPPENS. That's storytelling, there is always a one-sided love. GET OVER IT!!

[Moondoggie]

To throw in my 2 cents,

I feel Ichigo has no romantic feelings toward any of the Bleach girls yet.
Not even Rukia, I feel he and Rukia are just really good friend who have their little scuffles here and there like all friends do.

Rukia and Orihime are two different personallities to Ichigo, both that Ichigo needs. Just as Rangiku-San said in 199. Has Rukia is like the Tom Boy that Ichigo can talk to about his fights, Soul Society business, jokes etc. With Orihime she is like a sister in Ichigo's mind that he needs to protect. He he didn't need to protect people like Inoue, he would have less motive to become stronger.

Yes, Ichigo went to great lenghts to save Rukia, but I think we can all can agree that Ichigo would have done the same to save Orihime, Chad, Uryuu, or anybody in his family or classmates. It's just the kind of person he is.

To focus on Inoue and Rukia. I like them both in two different ways. I weight more toward Inoue though in my opinion.


[COLOR="Black"]Reasons I like Inoue:

- Even though she is very appealing, she is still very nice
- She doesn't try to burden others with her feelings
- Even though weaker then the others, she will still tries to help.(Gets in the way, but still she does try. heh )

Reasons I like Rukia:

- Even though her life was on the line, she was still caring for her new found friends.
- She was gonna be executed, but she did not complain and become hard to handle though many would.


I defend Inoue most of the time, because in my opinion.....the reasons why people have for disliking her a bit strange to me(IMO). And I do feel it does have more to do with her looks. heh

Which I feel to be a bit mean.

[Lainchan]

I'm only up to episode 91,, and Bleach is amazing...

But one thing that is getting to me is Orihime.. She is so beautiful.. much better than timeskip Sakura.... and she is in love with Ichigo... but why can't Ichigo wake up smell the coffee and see her hotness...

Ishida will soon claim her for his own... but man its all to frustrating...
Well hopefully because hes not so shallow that he would go out with a girl just because shes hot0_o
I'm pretty sure Ichigo realises she's hot just like he realises Rangiku and Yoruichi are hot. Hes just not interested in her romantically. They probably wouldnt be able to connect very well on a conversational level anyway, plus hes known her for a long time now and has come to see as a freind rather than anything else.

She should go pay attention to Ishida. Quincy needs some love!:cry

[Vegitto-kun]

Or maybe he just doesn't like big breasted women

[.Naptha]

because it pisses everyone off and its a tryed and tested method of increasing sexual tension - which in turn increases the ammount of perverted japanese viewers tuning in.

[Gallic Rush]

orihime may be hot, but she's dumb. seriously, for ichigo to pick her, it would just make him shallow. say what you want about kindness and good intentions, but when it comes down to a girl for ichigo, 'hime is just an example of T+A.

Are you saying that to like Orihime is shallow? Why?

Don't you think that there's a little more to it than just intellectual power? Does Ichigo need to fall in love with a nerd for him to not be shallow?

Isn't liking someone for being kind and having good intentions already a sign that one is not shallow?

:oh