"It’s Meaningless To Just Live, And It’s Meaningless To Just Fight. I Want To Win."

Bleach is an action-packed anime but it has also featured some really powerful quotes. Here are 10 of the most epic, ranked.

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Bleach is an action-packed anime but it has also featured some really powerful quotes. Here are 10 of the most epic, ranked.

There was a time when the Big Three reigned supreme on Shonen Jump. <a href="https://www.cbr.com/tag/naruto/">Naruto </a>, <a href="https://www.cbr.com/tag/bleach/">Bleach </a>, and <a href="https://www.cbr.com/tag/one-piece/">One Piece </a>were three of the most popular manga of all time, with fans lining up to buy copies of the magazine to stay up to date with their favorite series'. Naruto ended its run on a high note — relatively speaking — while One Piece is still going strong with no signs of stopping as of yet.

Meanwhile, <a href="https://www.cbr.com/bleach-ways-kisuke-best-character-reasons-overrated">Bleach </a>ended up on a completely different route. The manga fell off in popularity as time went on, with Kubo evidently phoning it in for the final arc of <a href="https://www.cbr.com/bleach-toshiro-hitsugaya-anime-villains-defeat-fight/">Bleach </a>in a bid to finish the series. The sour note on which <a href="https://www.cbr.com/bleach-best-worst-things-about-chad">Bleach </a>ended has compelled a number of people to claim that Bleach was never a good series... which is so far off from the truth.

The fact of the matter is that <a href="https://www.cbr.com/bleach-ways-orihime-changed-ways-same">Bleach </a>was one of the greatest shows in its prime, fuelled forward by an anime adaptation that was excellent in every sense of the word. To put this statement into context, here are ten of the most memorable dialogues from Bleach that fans quote to this very day.

"Change Is Inevitable. Instead Of Resisting It, You’re Better Served Simply Going With The Flow." — Shunsui Kyōraku

While <a href="https://www.cbr.com/bleach-top-captains-ranked/">Shunsui </a>might not have as much screen time in Bleach as he deserves, he always ends up making his presence palpable in whatever scene he's in.

His nonchalant yet wise demeanor is instantly apparent, and this quote personifies what Shunsui's character is all about.

"No Matter How Strong A Defense, A Stronger Offense Will Always Shatter It." — Byakuya Kuchiki

Byakuya is the last major hurdle that Ichigo needs to clear <a href="https://www.cbr.com/bleach-every-anime-arc-ranked/">in a bid to save Rukia </a>. However, it's clear from the get-go that Ichigo will need to bring out his A-game in order to get the better of this fearsome.

This line of dialogue enough showcases exactly why this is the case. No matter how good an opponent's defense might be, Byakuya will always find a way to pierce this guard with his pinpoint attacks.

"Worrying About A Warrior’s Life On The Battlefield Is Only An Insult." — Renji Abarai

Renji might seek like your run-of-the-mill goofball when he's introduced in Bleach , but he grows on the audience over time because of his endearing personality.

Of course, the fact that he's an honorable warrior who always follows a code in battle certainly adds a ton more to his character too.

"Revenge Is Just The Path You Took To Escape Your Suffering." — Ichigo Kurosaki

Ichigo is considered by many people to be a pretty cliched protagonist, but this statement is doing a ton of disservice to a character that has a ton of brilliant moments, fleshing out his character in the process.

This orange-haired shinigami has a penchant for getting into an opponent's head with his comments as well, and lines like these are a great example of what he's all about.

"As Long As Someone’s Still Breathing, The Fight Isn’t Over." — Kenpachi Zaraki

One of the most battle-thirsty fighters in the entire series, Kenpachi is a character that fans can't help but love due to the sheer insanity of this character.

His zeal for battle is so intense that pretty much everything he says in the heat of a confrontation is meant to hammer in one point — fights are always to the death when Kenpachi is involved.

"Even If No One Believes In You, Stick Out Your Best And Scream Your Defiance!" — Rukia Kuchiki

Rukia is the first shinigami we're introduced to in Bleach and it goes without saying that fans were more than infatuated by this brilliant character.

While she might seem silly at times, there's no denying the fact that Rukia has a strong heart, and will always place the interests of others before her own.

"I’m Not Fighting Because I Want To Win, I’m Fighting Because I Have To Win." — Ichigo Kurosaki

The idea of a protagonist in a shonen anime losing his fights is hard to fathom, and it's a great thing that one of Ichigo's strongest qualities is the fact that he's extremely headstrong and never gives up on anything.

Whenever Ichigo gets into a fight, the thirst for battle isn't what drives him forward — rather, it's the need to win a confrontation so that Ichigo can take another step forward to this goal.

"It's Easier To Crush A Dream Than Realize One." — Gin Ichimaru

Gin is one of the most complex characters in the entire series, and his tragic backstory plays a huge role in shaping his character.

The circumstances surrounding Gin made him walk down a dark part, but he never did so out of an inherent need to be evil... something that can't be said for the next character on this list.

"Fear Is Necessary For Evolution. The Fear That Could Be Destroyed At Any Moment." — Aizen Sosuke

Aizen might've redeemed himself with his very last action in the final moments of Bleach , but there's no denying the fact that he was one of the evilest yet hypnotic antagonists in shonen history.

His ideologies were morally corrupt no matter how anyone might spin it... but it was still understandable in some twisted manner.

"It’s Meaningless To Just Live, And It’s Meaningless To Just Fight. I Want To Win." — Ichigo Kurosaki

Ichigo was always an individual driven towards a particular goal or purpose. Being aimless and just doing things for the sake of it was never his style, and understandably so.

His need to fulfill a higher purpose is prevalent in every action he strives to accomplish, including — but not limited to — fighting.

Bleach: 10 Of The Most Epic Quotes, Ranked

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