#pro-ichihime

[ichihimeconfess]

It still confuses me a lot how people really thought, that Ichihime wouldn't be endgame. Orihime's feelings were shown at a very early stage of the story and later developed into real love. Just the scene of her saying goodbye to Ichigo when she was allowed to do so to only one person and she really chose him over Tatsuki. And Kubo never forgot to remind us throughout the whole story that she genuinely loved him, that even when brainwashed her feelings wouldn't go away. But also the way how Ichigo acted towards her were such obvious signs to me that Kubo would never throw away all those hints at the end of the story. And still the fandom was such a mess back then. I'm happy that the outcome was so satisfying. :)

#ichihime #bleach #ichigo kurosaki #orihime inoue #pro-ichihime

[punkeropercyjackson]

2000s ship wars were a whole nother level of headassery because the fandom would prattle on about how their rival ships love interest was totes abusive and a shitty character and then they were the realest niggas in the whole franchise

#you could never make me hate them xoxoxo #sasuke uchiha #hinata hyuga #aang #orihime inoue #sasusaku #naruhina #kataang #ichihime #antinarusaku #sasuhina #anti zutara #antiichiruki #antigrimmichi #antiulquihime #nart #atla geekery #bleach #sakura haruno #zuko #katara #ichigo kurosaki #pro sasuke #pro hinata #pro aang #pro orihime #aanglove #trans autistic swag #good times #summerposting

[jubileemon]

Orihime Inoue: A Case Study in Shounen Genre

Orihime Inoue from Bleach is often perceived by fans as the "damsel-in-distress" and "designated love interest" in the shounen genre. However, this perception overlooks the complexity of her character and the psychological factors that contribute to her portrayal.

Self-Doubt and Insecurity

Orihime struggles with her insecurities, which are deeply rooted in her traumatic past experiences, particularly being bullied for her hair and the loss of her brother. Growing up in a household where she was mistreated by her abusive parents, Orihime found solace and stability in her brother, Sora. However, his untimely death in a car accident shattered her sense of security and left her emotionally vulnerable.

Living alone in Karakura Town, supported by a distant relative under the condition of maintaining good grades, Orihime bears the weight of her past trauma while navigating the challenges of everyday life. Despite her academic success, she grapples with feelings of inadequacy and uncertainty, haunted by the specter of her past and the loss of her loved ones.

Orihime's self-doubt and insecurity manifest in various aspects of her life, from her relationships with others to her own sense of worth. She often second-guesses herself and hesitates to assert her needs or desires, fearing rejection or disappointment. This can lead to her actions being misinterpreted or overlooked by others who fail to grasp the depth of her emotional struggles.

Reluctance to Express Feelings: Throughout the series, Orihime often hesitates to express her true feelings, particularly towards Ichigo. She harbors romantic feelings for him but struggles to convey them openly due to her fear of rejection and uncertainty about how he may perceive her.

Questioning Her Worth: Orihime questions her own worth and abilities, especially in comparison to her peers. She often doubts whether she is strong enough or capable enough to make a difference in the battles they face, despite her evident bravery and determination.

Seeking Validation: Orihime would've sought validation from others as a means of bolstering her fragile self-esteem. She often looks to Ichigo and her friends for reassurance and approval, seeking validation of her worth through their acceptance and acknowledgment.

Feeling Like a Burden: Orihime struggles with feelings of inadequacy and guilt, believing that she is a burden to those around her. She internalizes a sense of responsibility for the hardships faced by her friends and allies, feeling guilty for not being able to do more to help them.

Self-Sacrificial Tendencies: Orihime exhibits self-sacrificial tendencies, often putting herself in harm's way to protect others. While her bravery is admirable, it also reflects a deep-seated belief that her own well-being is of lesser importance compared to the safety and happiness of those she cares about.

Kindness and Helping Others

Orihime often puts others' needs before her own and goes out of her way to make people happy, even at the expense of her own well-being.

Throughout the series, Orihime often prioritizes the well-being of others over her own, particularly in her role as a healer and supporter. She uses her abilities to heal injuries and provide emotional support to her friends and allies, even placing herself in danger to ensure their safety. Orihime frequently makes personal sacrifices for the sake of others, demonstrating her selflessness and willingness to put their needs before her own. For example, she volunteers to accompany Ichigo and his friends on dangerous missions, knowing the risks involved but choosing to help them regardless.

Orihime's people-pleasing behavior is rooted in her desire for acceptance and validation from those around her. She often goes above and beyond to make others happy, seeking approval and affirmation as a means of feeling valued and appreciated in return.

Feelings of Love

Is anyone else bugged by the fact that Orihime has so far not actually confessed to Ichigo or given him any further indication of her feelings since her saying goodbye to him while he slept?

Orihime harboured romantic feelings for Ichigo throughout the series, but struggles to express them openly due to her own insecurities and fear of rejection. Her love for Ichigo is evident in her actions, such as her unwavering support for him during battles and her willingness to sacrifice herself for his sake.

She might've feared that confessing her feelings to Ichigo could jeopardize their friendship or lead to rejection. This fear of rejection could stem from her past experiences with loss and abandonment, causing her to hesitate to take the risk of confessing her feelings openly. Orihime's insecurities could also play a role in her reluctance to confess her feelings to Ichigo, since she struggled with feelings of inadequacy and unworthinenn, leading her to question whether Ichigo could ever reciprocate her feelings.

Orihime's admiration for Ichigo as a hero figure may lead her to prioritize his well-being above her own desires, causing her to suppress her own emotions for the sake of his happiness.

Misinterpreted Jealousy

Orihime's jealousy towards Rukia, as described, seems to stem from her perception of Rukia's ability to pull Ichigo out of his depressive state during a difficult time. Orihime's statement about feeling "useless" suggests that she struggles with feelings of inadequacy and low self-esteem. She truly believed that she was unable to have the same positive influence on Ichigo as Rukia, leading her to doubt her own worth and contribution to their relationship.

Why Orihime Deserved Her Happy Ending?

Orihime's happy ending in the final chapter of Bleach brings her full circle, providing her with the companionship and love she longed for throughout the series. By marrying the man of her dreams and even starting a family with him, Orihime finds the fulfilment and connection she craved, no longer alone in the world.

Despite the trauma and hardships she faced, Orihime remained hopeful as she never gave up on the possibility of finding love and happiness. Her marriage to Ichigo and the birth of their son Kazui represent the culmination of her dreams and desires, marking a new chapter in her life filled with pure happiness.

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[green-apple-juice]

The fact that both Ichigo and Orihime have shown kindness, sympathy, and understanding towards their enemies will never be a solid reason for me to treat these relationships as something special and unique and, therefore, become attached to them. Because their kind attitude isn't something limited only to the "chosen ones", it's their nature that they cannot hide and suppress, even if they've tried to.

Ichigo decided to heal wounded Ikkaku, and he didn't finish Grimmjow, who had tried to kill him and his friends multiple times.

When he fought Candice, he warned her that she should dodge his attack because he knew it would probably be lethal to her.

Why? She was a total stranger to him, an enemy from Quincy army participating in the destruction of Seiretei. He saw her standing above badly injured Zaraki, and he still acted carefully with her. Ichigo never faces criticism for being "too kind, naive, and stupid" like Orihime does, but his actions indicate that kindness is deeply rooted in him, it's like an instinct.

With Orihime, it always feels very weird to me hearing how people call her a traitor who was ungrateful to Ichigo when she said to Ulquiorra that she isn't afraid of him. Ichigo probably understood her better than anyone. I'm sure that he also wouldn't refuse to show an ounce of empathy to a person who was literally dying in front of him. And Orihime is the same character who cried because she saw some nameless shinigamis being killed, even though they were also her enemies in SS arc. .

It would be very strange for her to react differently in "The Lust" arc. That's just who she is—a kind girl who endured too much violence since the day she was born but still wasn't capable of becoming bitter and full of hatred towards other people, even when they fully deserved it.

#ichihime #ichigo kurosaki #orihime inoue #pro orihime #pro ichihime #bleach

[life-of-the-obsessed]

I’m thinking of doing a series of these because ichihime + Snapchat is just too cute 🫶🏻🩷🧡

#pro ichihime #ichihime #orihime kurosaki #orihime inoue #ichigo kurosaki #bleach

[oririkka]

i honestly don’t think im ever gonna get over this scene 💔 its the way ichigo KNEW abt her ptsd and made sure to assure and comfort her..

#ichihime #pro ichihime #bleach #inoue orihime #kurosaki ichigo

[grayluforever]

Me: *ships Graylu*

FT fans: "WRONG. YOU CAN'T SHIP THEM LUCY SHOULD BE WITH NATSU & GRAY SHOULD BE WITH JUVIA."

Me: *ships Kacchako*

MHA/BNHA fans: "WRONG. YOU CAN'T SHIP THEM URARAKA SHOULD BE WITH MIDORIYA."

Me: *ships IchiRuki*

Bleach: "WRONG. YOU CAN'T SHIP THEM ICHIGO SHOULD BE WITH ORIHIME & RUKIA SHOULD BE WITH RENJI."

Me: "I'm sensing... a pattern..."

#graylu #pro graylu #pro kacchako #anti gruvia #anti nalu #fairy tail #mha #anti juvia #bleach #ichiruki #ichigo x rukia #anti ori #anti renruki #anti ichihime #anti izuocha #kacchako

[bleachconfessionsig]

I sometimes think about the good old times and the huge ship wars in the fandom and how I never even imagined that there would be any ship for Ichigo but Orihime. The way Kubo early on hints at Orihime's feelings and the way how Ichigo treats her way differently than anyone else were huge indicators to me that if at all Ichigo ended up with someone, it would be Orihime. Up to this day, I still can't believe how the fandom acted in regards to them, although in my opinion their story is one of the best developed in the shonen genre.

#bleach #ichigo kurosaki #orihime inoue #bleach confessions #ichihime #pro ichihime

[lunaneko14]

Imagine the meltdowns in the Naruto and Bleach fandom if Kishimoto and Kubo did this 😂

#naruhina #naruto #lunaneko14 #anti narusaku #hinata #hinata hyuga #pro naruhina #naruto uzumaki #boruto #hinata uzumaki #ichihime #ichigo kurosaki #orihime inoue #orihime kurosaki

[kawakisbiggestfan01]

Happy 7 years to Ichihime 🍓🍞 from the OG pilot chapter to finally getting their happy ending ❤️

#anime / manga #bleach #ichigo kurosaki #orihime inoue #ichihime #pro ichihime #kazui kurosaki #kurosaki family

[poda-venna]

"Orihime looks more like a sister for Ichigo than Rukia does because of the hair color."

"Hi, do you know? I'm Ichigo's brother who ran to Narutoverse. I faced more pain than him."

"Wtf I am Ichigo's brother, not you."

"Stop that I'm Ichigo's brother!"

"When did Ichigo have a brother? He has a sister and that's me."

"I look more like his sister than you do, you know?"

"Stop that! I'll kill you with accuracy, I am Ichigo's sister!"

"We are Ichigo's siblings!"

"I'm Ichigo's sister, shut up!"

"It's me, bitch."

"Naw me."

#ichihime #pro ichihime #anti ichiruki #ichigo kurosaki #orihime inoue #bleach #fandom bullshit

[jasontoddssuper]

Ichihime hate is fucking insane.A piece of media has the handsome goth asshole being soft asf towards his bubbly pastel girl bestie and only her and they end up getting married after spending the entire series on relathionship growth and you're thinking it's a bad thing?????That sounds like a YOU problem my good bitch!!!

#ichihime #pro ichihime #t4t ichihime #ichigo kurosaki #orihime inoue #pro ichigo kurosaki #pro orihime #pro kazui kurosaki #bleach #letters from summer

[punkeropercyjackson]

Term:The Orihime treatment

Definition:When a female character is extremely interesting and a super good person with very cool skills that're essential to the plot and has a male love interest who is as enamored is with her as she is him but she is written in a way that heavily mirrors irl autistic girls instead of pick mes so she is insulted rentlessly by the fandom for 'weird','creepy','desperate','useless','fake' and even sexually degraded even if she's canonically underaged because failing at 'performing' girlhood 'correctly' is seen by society as deserving of violent humiliation or 'not an actual real kind of woman and was just made up by incels'

Cause:Not being able to get a real problem or anyone in your pants

#orihime inoue you are literally the best female character of our century and every girl who is like us both fictional and real GET BEHIND ME #orihime inoue #pro orihime #ichihime #ichigo kurosaki #stephanie brown #timsteph #tim drake #momo yaoyorozu #todomomo #todoroki shouto #rachel elizabeth dare #perachel #percy jackson #hinata hyuga #naruhina #naruto uzumaki #gwen stacy #ghostflower #ghostpunk #miles morales #hobie brown #antiichiruki #anti bakugou #anti percabeth #anti sns #autistic girl summer #misogyny cw #summercore #summerposting

[jubileemon]

Orihime's PTSD

Orihime's reaction to witnessing Ichigo's Hollow side during his fight with Grimmjow in "Bleach" likely stems from a combination of factors, including post-traumatic stress and possibly trauma even after what happened to her late brother Sora... who became a Hollow.

Orihime's traumatic past, particularly her experiences with abuse and the loss of her brother Sora, have likely left deep emotional scars. Witnessing Ichigo's transformation into a Hollow might've triggered those bad memories and feelings of helplessness. The sight of Ichigo succumbing to his inner darkness and becoming a Hollow likely evokes feelings of terror and dread, as she fears losing another important person in her life.

Orihime cares deeply for Ichigo and values their friendship. So seeing him in such a vulnerable and dangerous state definitely evoked a sense of powerlessness and despair, as she struggled to comprehend the severity of the situation and the potential consequences for Ichigo and those around him.

Thankfully, Nel recognizes Orihime's distress and offers her words of comfort. Despite her child-like appearance, she reassures Orihime that Ichigo possesses the strength and determination to overcome any obstacle, urging her to have faith in him and his abilities. Nel's words uplifted Orihime's spirits and bolster her confidence in Ichigo, instilling her with the resolve to stand by him and support him through his battle.

Remember that Hollows represent a terrifying and unpredictable threat, symbolizing the darker aspects of the spiritual world and the dangers that lurk within. Her encounters with Hollows, including her late brother, who became one left a lasting impact on her psyche, which contributes to her fear when faced with Ichigo's Hollow side for the first time.

#bleach orihime #bleach #tite kubo #ichihime #pro ichihime #ichigo #orihime #ichigo x orihime #nelliel tu odelschwanck #orihime inoue #pro orihime #ptsd #trauma #Hollow #bleach hollow #bleach ichigo #ichigo kurosaki #anime thoughts #manga #bleach manga #trauma awareness

[renjihoe]

This is probably messy (actually it’s 100% messy and idgaf 😄). I saw a post on TikTok about Ichihime and the entire comment section was just disgusted because everyone thought Orihime and Ichigo were siblings and the OP was fighting for their life trying to prove that they weren’t. No shade but I found it absolutely hilarious!! 😭

#no shade #bleach #bleach ichiruki #anti ichihime #wow never used that tag before #lmao #ichigo kurosaki #rukia kuchiki #pro ichiruki #ichiruki #spreading the ichiruki propaganda

[life-of-the-obsessed]

Ichigo loves his girlfriend AND her skincare routine 🍓🩷

#ichihime #bleach #orihime inoue #ichigo kurosaki #pro ichihime #orihime kurosaki #ichihime fanart