Real Betis Balompié Pays Homage to Bleach Manga in Social Media Post
Real Betis Balompié, a Spanish football club, honors the popular manga series Bleach in a social media post, showcasing the cross-cultural impact of manga and anime.
Real Betis Balompié Pays Homage to Bleach Manga
Real Betis Balompié, a Spanish football club, recently paid homage to the popular manga series Bleach on their official social media account. The club’s X account, formerly known as Twitter, shared an artwork that referenced the cover of Bleach’s first volume while promoting their upcoming LaLiga match against Deportivo Alavés.
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Bleach, created by Tite Kubo, tells the story of Ichigo Kurosaki, a boy with the ability to see ghosts. When his town is attacked by a Hollow, a monstrous lost soul, Ichigo encounters Rukia Kuchiki, a Shinigami. Injured and unable to defeat the Hollow, Rukia transfers her powers to Ichigo, leading him on a journey of supernatural adventures.
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Real Betis Balompié’s Homage to Bleach
Real Betis Balompié’s homage to Bleach featured Luis Ezequiel “Chimy” Ávila, the team’s No. 9 player, replacing Ichigo on the manga’s Volume 1 cover. The artwork was created in the style of Bleach and even depicted Chimy Ávila holding Ichigo’s Zanpakuto, Zangetsu. Some minor color changes were made to incorporate the club’s colors and branding.
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Although the reason behind the football club’s tribute to Bleach was not revealed in the post, fans were thrilled to see such a crossover. The homage demonstrated the widespread popularity of the manga series, particularly in Spain. Many fans were surprised and delighted to discover that Bleach had made an impact on Real Betis Balompié, prompting the official account to reference it on their social media.
Fans’ Reactions and Connections to Bleach
Some fans humorously pointed out that Real Betis Balompié already had a connection to Bleach through Kisuke Urahara, a former Gotei 13 12th Division Captain. Urahara’s attire in the manga resembled the primary colors of Real Betis, leading fans to joke that he was already a player for the football club. Additionally, supporters playfully declared their allegiance to Real Betis over their city rivals, Sevilla, suggesting that Seville would now be forever associated with the color green.
Overall, the homage paid by Real Betis Balompié to Bleach showcased the cross-cultural impact of manga and anime. It highlighted the strong fanbase of Bleach in Spain and the enthusiasm of Real Betis Balompié to engage with popular culture. Fans eagerly anticipated future references and crossovers between their favorite manga and their beloved football club.