When Kubo was asked to make a cover with a female character during Christmas, Kubo initially thought of using Rukia Kuchiki However, he later changed to use Orihime as he thought Orihime was more suitable for such a role. Due to her importance in the manga, Kubo wanted more practice drawing her so that it would be easier to do so. Publications from manga, anime and other media have also commented on her character with most praising her traits and development in Bleach.Īlong with Ichigo Kurosaki, Orihime has the hardest face to draw according to Tite Kubo. Additionally, various pieces of merchandising have been developed based on her appearance such as figurines and key chains. Orihime's character has been highly popular between readers of the manga since her introduction, having ranked high in all of the characters popularity polls of the series.
Through the series, Orihime learns about Ichigo's duties as a Soul Reaper and decides to accompany him when he goes to Soul Society to save Rukia Kuchiki.īesides the manga and anime series, Orihime has also appeared in other media from Bleach including video games and animated films. Like many other friends of Ichigo, she quickly develops spiritual powers of her own after Ichigo becomes a Soul Reaper. She is a classmate and friend of Ichigo Kurosaki, the main character of the series.
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Orihime Inoue ( 井上 織姫, Inoue Orihime ?) is a fictional character in the anime and manga series Bleach created by Tite Kubo.