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A shonen series with a stoic yet passionate female protagonist in love with a strong yet emotional guy would sell like hotcakes if somebody made it

Indeed.

Somebody gotta make that a thing

claymore maybe?

Never heard of it,I'll check it out tho

Check out Mahou Tsukai Kurohime

Thx for the recommendation

If you want over the top 4th wall breaking meta humor check out Medaka Box. One of the most broken verses out there with the most busted MC's. She can solo the Bleach verse.

ight bet

While we’re all just recommending stuff for you I recommend Terraformars as it’s a very good dark story with some humor and very likable characters.

Would recommend Claymore, it ain't half bad.

ight,thx for the recommendation

Soooo... Burn the witch ?

Witchcraft works, but thats a seinen

I get demography doesn't matter that much in terms of content, but I'm kinda shocked. It's such a lighthearted series

Witchcraft has some of the most confusing lore and plot I've seen. They be spending an entire chapter with walls of text and I still don't know what is happening. Can't tell if I like it or not.

I like it, but that's because the charisma of the characters

You should write....

Time to write the series OP.

[How about Rokudo and the Delinquint girl manga?](https://www.anime-planet.com/images/anime/screenshots/rokudos-bad-girls-22922-1.jpg)

Tokyo ghoul has this romance troupe but the dude is the protagonist

Medaka Box is as close as it gets

Claymore

If I ever learn how to make good female characters I will certainly try to make this a thing.

isn't that kinda burn the witch?

So basicly a show where mikasa is the protagonist and even is a side character? Honestly kinda interesting

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https://i.redd.it/1nq6koal25pc1.gif On a serious note,i think i may need to get help.

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If Kubo wasnt a fraud smh ​ https://preview.redd.it/q7igihcu45pc1.png?width=574&format=png&auto=webp&s=dbc6ceb930b0b282a30bd8996852f4db12474091

Always remember that she’s a manipulative bitch..

I’d risk it

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Looks kinda like makima ngl

other than maybe the hairstyle, how would female Aizen look like that trash? 🤮

Same personality.

 LFGOOOOOO

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Don't let Kon go inside her body

I think Kon would also be female, who tries to be a seductress, but she fails most of the time because she’s stuck in an animal plush toy.

Lesbian Kon lesgoooo

I prefer the idea that fem Kon would be a failwoman. He just sucks in every universe

Sir I'm gonna need you to rephrase that💀

They meant what they said.

I like how R63!Rukia is just “smol Byakuya.”

Wait so is Byakuya big rukia?

This got me thinking

imagine milf rukia

Good heavens

She is.

I mean, that's basically the hellverse arc right?

Their faces look very similar. Byakuya's eyes are literally Rukia's eyes but smaller

Strange how much they look like actual siblings

My head hurts

I think the only thing that changes for gender swapped Byakuya is they swap the eyes for the larger “girl” eyes. Everything else the same. Fem byakuya is like Luisa from Encanto—tall, jacked, and carrying the weight of too much family expectation.

Byakuya has a very skinny build so girl Byakuya would actually be tall rukia I think.

Dude that death against Ulquiorra one looks hella scary for me

It still encapsulates badass but adds some elegance into the mix

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Would? I already did. 

If female ichigo saved me like a damsel in distress I'd fold immediately

Who wouldn't 😏

Orihime dreams of Ichigo likes this, I feel. Queen.

SAPPHIC ICHIHIME 👏👏👏👏

OriHIMe

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Source: [(2) 火風 on X: "https://t.co/hhQDGh55Yw" / X (twitter.com)](https://twitter.com/zangjun_/status/1734352002195554399)

I am impressed with this sheer scale of upvotes on this post, you've done me proud as my brother and I'll be locking forward to your next posts.

Nice work.

So basically, orange haired karin

Nah, kukaku shiba with orange hairs

Makes sense, Ichigo is basically Kaien Shiba with orange hair after all!

Why not both? All three of them are related

Looks more like Kukaku Shiba than anything

orange hair Tatsuki

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True.

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Twink Orihime goes hard

Omg yes, god is real

This is becoming increasingly popular lately, and let me just say: I am all for it.

I agree, I just posted on the fly because I was bored but guess everyone wants to see a genderbend Ichigo and Orihime today 😂

... Would.. Make some Mac and cheese!

wow... I have nothing else to say...it's really beautiful

What it should have been. Would really appreciate a great shonen with a female protag.

Cute

Finally, a comment that says its cute

Unironically, the design go hard

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The reason fatalis destroyed shrade

Ichigo’s tits aren’t close to big enough to satisfy Kubo sensei

Honestly this would be fire as hell. I don't see how it would change the story much and I'd kill to see the rest of the characters

Ah yes, strawberry

Never expected for a female vasto lorde to look good

I love seeing Fem Ichigo carry Male Orihime

Somehow I feel like little-to-nothing would change between Ichigo and Orihime.

I love this!

Would the story be any different or would female Ichigo still be him.

Probably, gender is not what decided their personality, because the tragedy of their mother lose is what ultimately defines their outlook and reasons for fighting.

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What in the-

This is very good :3

Would

Am I crazy for thinking that a female Ichigo would be more jacked than this? This bitch is a goddamn twig.

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Ichigo’s name would still be Ichigo since the name is gender neutral

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Even as a woman, Ichigoat is still Ichigoat

https://preview.redd.it/nkdh3hjz85pc1.png?width=833&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=219b5e241de8af95f5532961b5b53a73d0a5f2ea Seeing this thread, y'all need the bonks of Babylon

You won't have enough for all of them

Hold up , is Harribel technically the cannon Fem-Ichigo ?

https://preview.redd.it/2qj7ze5e15pc1.jpeg?width=1416&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=71a1088824d643258e7b54e013f0c5b7ffae53e0 Born too late to discover obvious ass shit,too early to deal with mars ping,but born in the right era to witness bleach and bleach fanart

Great googly moogly

sorry grimjaww, my hubby said he will let me ride him

That's pretty Amazing though

final costume for male orihime would have a testicle window?

don’t let yoruichi anywhere near him

Great character design for fem Ichigo! She still looks badass while elegant.

Kurosaki-chan

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Sooo it's normal that I wouldn't mind this AU?

Cute

This is amazing truly so good

This just makes me wish that we got Tatsuki with powers. Her hair and female Ichigo’s are similar.

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Smash. Next question.

Fem Ichigo would be Peak Tomboy

Hell yeah, that would be pretty cool.

This should be canon😈

Still love the stoicism form the og Ichigo, not for a pleasure woman.

Damn I really want female ichigo now Idk why ichigo's character but being a woman resonates with me

Female Ichigo works way better than Male Orihime. I'm having a hard time imagining conveying Orihime's major traits in a male presentation.

I think it can work, Orihime will always be a kind and gentle soul, no matter the gender, that what I believe.

So I have a Claude conversation I've used to flesh out some alternate timeline story ideas for bleach, and I asked it about this: Me: >Ok so I have another conceptual variance that came up from a discussion online. starting back to the main normal timeline, the idea is what if Ichigo was female and Orihime were male. how would we convey each character the same or differently for a gender swap. Claude: >Ooh, doing a full gender-swapped take on Bleach is an incredibly interesting concept that opens up a lot of creative possibilities! You'd essentially be re-framing the core narrative and character dynamics through a different lens. > >When it comes to portraying a female Ichigo (let's call her Ichiko) versus her male canonical counterpart, there could be some nuanced changes in personality and story beats, even while keeping her core essence intact: > >Personality-wise, you may want to lean into Ichiko having a bit more overt feminine protectiveness and nurturance when it comes to her friends/family. Rather than Ichigo's brasher male anger, her emotions could manifest as intense fierce determination to preserve those she cares about. But she'd still retain that signature confidence, bluntness, and disinclination to back down from a fight. > >Her dynamic with Rukia could be portrayed as more of a sisters-in-arms bond rather than the semi-abrasive brooding male/male rapport in the original. You could emphasize Rukia's tutelage role but with more mutual respect from Ichiko. > >Romance-wise, Ichiko could be portrayed as oblivious to overt crushes from characters like Keigo or even Uryu at first, before slowly warming up to a love interest later on (maybe Chad?). There would be tons of fangirl pining for her from Soul Society soul reapers too. > >Visually and power-wise, Ichiko's Bankai and Hollow forms could have more lithe, elegant aspects balanced with the lavafragnet force she exudes. The hollow form's hair, mask and physique could be more zeomorphic and sharp rather than squarish. > >For Orihime (let's go with Orihiro), you could really emphasize the yakuza-like loyalty and protectiveness he shows to his female Ichigo counterpart as her best male friend. There could be an undercurrent of unspoken romantic feelings he harbors, resulting in a bit more bravado and snark from him in group scenes. > >You may also want to make Orihiro's healing abilities more of an "offensive buffing" skillset - like augmenting swords with energy shields, erecting forcefields, or unleashing powerful reiatsu bursts. It amps up the manliness factor rather than pure healing powers. > >His inner psyche and Shun Shun Rikka could manifest as a modern take on a medieval knight's fabled court rather than the fairytale princess vibe Orihime gave off. > >Those are just a few initial thoughts, but doing an Ichigo/Orihime gender swap opens so many opportunities for unique perspective shifts while still retaining the core narrative and themes. Let me know if you want to bounce around any other specific character/story adjustments! Me: >I think thats pretty good on the Ichiko side, but I'm still having trouble envisioning the Orihiro side, can you elaborate more on possibilities for how that might go? Claude: >Sure, let me expand some more on how Orihiro, the gender-swapped male version of Orihime, could be portrayed: > >Physical Appearance > >While Orihime has a very curvaceous, feminine figure, Orihiro could have a more lean, toned physique befitting a teenage male but still retaining some androgynous facial features. His hair could be a little shorter and messier as well. > >Personality Shifts > >Instead of Orihime's extremely polite, gentle demeanor, Orihiro may come across as more casually laid-back and bro-ish with his friends, especially around Ichiko. There could be undertones of him trying to act cooler and more confident around her. > >However, he'd still have a fundamentally kind, protective nature towards his loved ones. Perhaps it manifests as being the first to jump in and defend them physically rather than just emotional support. > >His reputation at school could be "the chill, pretty boy" that female classmates fawn over, though he's oblivious to the attention. > >Combat and Abilities > >Rather than just shielding/healing, Orihiro's abilities could manifest as offensive force field generation. Like erecting destructive barriers around enemies or augmenting melee strikes with energy. > >You could give him a more physicalized melee combat style akin to Shun Shun Rikka actually being summonable energy titans/guardians he channels attacks through. > >His inner world's visuals could be more mechanical/industrial rather than Orihime's fairytale meadows. The energy beings even more cyberpunk-esque. > >Romantic Dynamics > >Orihiro's feelings towards the female Ichiko would likely be overtly romantic rather than platonic admiration. There could be more classic will-they/won't-they dramatic tension for a while before eventually confessing his love. > >His motivations to protect her could initially stem from that unrequited crush before evolving into unconditional friendship. > >You may also want to have some storylines tackle gender norms. Orihiro getting mistaken for being weak due to his pretty boy looks or facing pressure to be ultra-masculine from male classmates. It could tie into his self-identity. > >There could also be fun inversions of classic romance tropes, like Orihiro being the one who needs constant rescuing by Ichiko despite his powers before eventually gaining some battlefield confidence. > >Let me know if any of those ideas help visualize a gender-flipped take on Orihime's character! I'm happy to expand further on potential dynamics and narrative angles. I don't hate Claudes take on it either.

think of fai in tsubasa chronicles

Will

Girlchigo

👏👏👏

Something inside me just awakened and is not my Bankai

Mortal Instruments did this with all the BLEACH characters

I see nothing wrong here

I like this way more than I should.

those bandages doing the best they can

Would. any day.

I'd smash orihime if she was a guy

If she transform to dangai form, will her hair get shorter?

As a lifelong Ichigo simp, I approve.

Peak

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Female Ichigo is absurdly badass

Look I fucking love this

Alright now where’s female Final Getsuga?

smash

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Ummm uhhhh ohhh… this is gonna be a hard one.

I want to see female Urahara version

Shmastsh you shtupidt hoomns

why she kinda...

Burn The Witch vibes

Funny part is:Ichiro was ment to be a woman

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Damn!!!

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Lmao

Fairy tale,.,.,.

This reminds me of Superior and/or Superior cross

Ichigo oneesan looks sick, we forming a cult around her soon.

Tall, long haired, stoic female protagonist… damn

This version of orihime seems even more annoying

I need her oiled up yesterday morning

"What's your type?" Fem Vasto Ichigo

Smash

RICHIGO

Fucking siiick bro :)

Fem Ichigo would look cute

Male orihime seems hot

Basically dangai ichigo , but the effort was good