Do you think Ichigo should be with Rukia or Orihime?

[Loko Moto]

Um. I'll revirfy my point.
Orhime = Orange hair.
Ichigo = Orange hair.
CONNECTION?!
And also. Orihime has feelings towards Ichigo. Ichigo has feelings towards Rukia and Ichigo. Rukia has feelings towards Ichigo. That queer girl in Ichigo's class has feelings towards Orihime.
It's obvious who's ending up with who.

[Clintz]

Um. I'll revirfy my point.
Orhime = Orange hair.
Ichigo = Orange hair.
CONNECTION?!
And also. Orihime has feelings towards Ichigo. Ichigo has feelings towards Rukia and Ichigo. Rukia has feelings towards Ichigo. That queer girl in Ichigo's class has feelings towards Orihime.
It's obvious who's ending up with who.

I think there's something wrond with your post :D
===> Ichigo. Rukia has feelings towards Ichigo. this part :p
Oh so we have to go on hair colors, so if i'm in a mall and see a girl with brown-blond hair(same as me) i should go and marry her because she's THE ONE!! SHE HAS THE SAME HAIR COLOR !! :Domo

Rukia and ichigo will be together end of discussion...:musak:

[Undying]

Does she love you so much she'd gladly give her life for you? If yes, I suggest you follow your advice.

[Clintz]

Does she love you so much she'd gladly give her life for you? If yes, I suggest you follow your advice.
I was being sarcastic >.>

[erika]

either way... if ichigo ends up with whomever its a win win situation... he still gets the girl..:)

[Zanga]

But in anime its all about the hair colour.

Just look at Joey and Mai from Yugioh. Blondes ft...l D:

[shinigami-butterfly]

It's pretty obvious that Orihime loves Ichigo, and Renji loves Rukia, so far Ichigo might have a bit of feelings for Rukia but I don't think Kubo won't break the hearts of Renji and Orihime

[Undying]

I was being sarcastic >.>
And I was telling you facts of life.

[Ichigo Inner Hollow]

hey whats going on

[Freya69]

i'd say rukia b/c itchigo does hang around her alot and care for her alot, so itchigo does have a better chance at rukia than orihime

[Undying]

i'd say rukia b/c itchigo does hang around her alot and care for her alot, so rukia does have a better chance at rukia than orihime
Rukia has a chance at Rukia? Now THAT is something I haven't heard before. Anyway, if we're going by who is the one more near the other, Orihime can fricking tell where Ichigo is by smell. Rukia can't =\. So Orihime has a better chance at Ichigo because she can find him wherever he runs.

[SunnyPie♥]

Rofl, typo. XD

[Icestorm]

Rukia = is meant to be with Ichigo from the very beginning. If not then we would have Orihime giving Ichigo his first powers and Orihime getting saved in the tower. Its practically written in the script book that, that is how its going to turn out..

People who believe that Orihime will be with Ichigo are living in fantasy land..

So what if Orihime loves Ichigo.. there is such a thing as drama/heart break.. so what if she said 'goodbye' to ichigo with that love scene.. I never saw ichigo respond with the same. Ichigo has no idea.

[Hazikaime]

He should be with neither in fact i dont even think hes a guy >.< XD jking

well id say hmmmm Orihime, cause Rukia has a pretty big chance of ending up with Renji and dey go way back.

[SunnyPie♥]

The fact that Rukia gave Ichigo Shinigami powers dosen't mean anything at all. It isn't like Ichigo is going to love her for that :/
And her roll in Bleach is over. She is already dead

[Undying]

Rukia = is meant to be with Ichigo from the very beginning. If not then we would have Orihime giving Ichigo his first powers and Orihime getting saved in the tower. Its practically written in the script book that, that is how its going to turn out..

People who believe that Orihime will be with Ichigo are living in fantasy land..

So what if Orihime loves Ichigo.. there is such a thing as drama/heart break.. so what if she said 'goodbye' to ichigo with that love scene.. I never saw ichigo respond with the same. Ichigo has no idea.
Rukia is dead, get over yourself

And fact is that Ichigo shows a lot more "weird actions" when it comes to Orihime rather than Rukia.

So I'll just reverse your statement, people who believe Rukia will be with Ichigo are living in fantasy land.

[legionnaire]

Ichigo and orihime never have any "actions" , let alone weird ones. I also think that the renji and rukia thing won't happen because as time has gone on they seem more like brother and sister.

[FullMetal Rebel]

Bottom line is.............Rukia is DEAD!!!!!:biggrinki

IchixRukia isn't going to happen people,get over the fantasy pairing.

[Icestorm]

rofl Undying.. if you think rukia is really 'dead' you must have been reading bleach while drunk.. Her little speech before she collapses is basically a confirmation she isnt... I mean as if Kubo is going to put in a part where she says "I must not die alone" and then she dies alone.. And even if she is dead.. she wont be for too long with orihime's revive powers.


No way would kubo take out Rukia without some sort of interaction between her and ichigo.

[Achilles]

Rukia lives in SS and I think Ichigo and Orihime won't want to stay there or at Hueco Mundo. at the end of the anime, I'm sure that they'll come back to Karakura and live happily there. so I think the couple should be Ichigo/Orihime.

[Undying]

rofl Undying.. if you think rukia is really 'dead' you must have been reading bleach while drunk.. Her little speech before she collapses is basically a confirmation she isnt... I mean as if Kubo is going to put in a part where she says "I must not die alone" and then she dies alone.. And even if she is dead.. she wont be for too long with orihime's revive powers.
No way would kubo take out Rukia without some sort of interaction between her and ichigo.
You got two people who told you their comrade sent them a transmission she is dead. Dead means dead. Get over yourself.

And Orihime reviving her... remember she needs something to work with. Rukia will disintegrate into spirit particles before long. And besides, Orihime will have to GET THERE and heal her, which at the moment is about as possible as Ichigo beating Ulqiorra.

And Orihime is starting to sound more and more evil so I doubt she'd heal Rukia. She's jealous, remember?

So, um, yeah. IchiRuki won't happen.

[Icestorm]

Its happened many times in bleach where they get the 'reports' that they are dead.. take Renji and chad.. etc..


OMG his reitsu has vanished! Doesnt mean they were dead. Though i'll agree about Orihime starting to sound evil(ish) my own predictions have factored that in... but I just dont think she is dead.. Like I said many times they have asumed them dead and they have been otherwise.


Haha but my main point atm isnt IchiRuki.. its the plotline.. Do you honestly think she is dead undying?

[Undying]

Its happened many times in bleach where they get the 'reports' that they are dead.. take Renji and chad.. etc..
They never had a direct report from someone who can connect to their enemy and say it. It was always as you said, "their reiatsu faded".
OMG his reitsu has vanished! Doesnt mean they were dead.
Nobody mentioned reiatsu my friend. It was a direct report from someone capable of linking himself to the opponent and directly reporting.
Though i'll agree about Orihime starting to sound evil(ish) my own predictions have factored that in... but I just dont think she is dead.. Like I said many times they have asumed them dead and they have been otherwise.
They aren't "assumed" dead by the good guys. They (she) are STATED as dead by someone who can connect to them.
Haha but my main point atm isnt IchiRuki.. its the plotline.. Do you honestly think she is dead undying?
She's dead, get over yourself. I don't "think" she's dead, I know it. Ulqiorra and Szayel told me. And it's not "in the plot line". In the plot line are pairings that are obvious. IchiRuki is the last obvious and the least likely pairing.

[kawairukia49]

I dont think Rukia is dead...as I may recalled..check the chapter again.. The one who reported rukia is dead is hollow side (well Espada's men)..They reported to Ulquirra as well..Ichigo when was with im really mad but he STILL FEEL RUkia's reiatsu although it is very weak. THIS was the LAST information on Rukia's condition..

Well I still believe in IchiRuki pairing coz:
1. Their zankopatou: ichigo's black, Rukia's white
2. Both zankopatou has ribbon
3. Hougyouku being placed in Rukia, I dont know but somehow I got the feeling this gonna be 'somethin' in the story line.
4. Maybe Ichigo is the King Shinigami, so he can be with Rukia

Anyway..IchiRuki 4ever *grins*

[Zanga]

LMFAO times 24089712098478912479217 at the above post.


Stupiest reasons in the world.

[teilwal]

ichigo should be with rukia because she seems to be able to knock sense into him when he needs it..orihime does no such thing..she just sits by and be sad that hes sad..

[yuzi]

Well I still believe in IchiRuki pairing coz:
1. Their zankopatou: ichigo's black, Rukia's white
2. Both zankopatou has ribbon
3. Hougyouku being placed in Rukia, I dont know but somehow I got the feeling this gonna be 'somethin' in the story line.
4. Maybe Ichigo is the King Shinigami, so he can be with Rukia
1. Don't use the ying and yang, black and white zankopatou argument. It's overused and stupid. What about Ichigo's hollow his sword isn't white?

2. ....No Comment

3. I agree that the Hougyouku has an important part in the story but if you are implying that it a way to bring Ichigo and Rukia together then that where I stop agreeing with you.

4. Ichigo is definitely not the king.

I'm sure you have better reasons for liking IchiRuki. BTW I'm IchiHime

[Undying]

I dont think Rukia is dead...as I may recalled..check the chapter again.. The one who reported rukia is dead is hollow side (well Espada's men)..They reported to Ulquirra as well..Ichigo when was with im really mad but he STILL FEEL RUkia's reiatsu although it is very weak. THIS was the LAST information on Rukia's condition..
WRONG. Ichigo said "her reiatsu just faded". But fact is it wasn't JUST Ulqy, it was also Szayel. So, stop dreaming plz kthx.

Well I still believe in IchiRuki pairing coz:
1. Their zankopatou: ichigo's black, Rukia's white
Byakuya's BANKAI is white, Ichigo's BANKAI is black. They myst obviously be together forever and ever.
2. Both zankopatou has ribbon
Isshin's also have a ribbom. Ichigo must be in love with his daddy! Incest.
3. Hougyouku being placed in Rukia, I dont know but somehow I got the feeling this gonna be 'somethin' in the story line.
Yeah, that's why they tried to kill her yeah? That was the plot device used to make Ichigo powerful so he can fight the bad guys... love isn't even mentioned. And he wasn't even really mad at Urahara for it.
4. Maybe Ichigo is the King Shinigami, so he can be with Rukia
ROFLMAO. King Shinigami? And maybe you forgot that the king is IN ANOTHER DIMENSION?
See the reds? They tell you why you have no idea what you're talking about.

Anyway..IchiRuki 4ever *grins*
*yawn*.
ichigo should be with rukia because she seems to be able to knock sense into him when he needs it..orihime does no such thing..she just sits by and be sad that hes sad..
Rukia didn't knock sense into Ichigo. She forced him to apologize to Orihime. Other than that, all she did was get in the way. And by the way your lover isn't supposed to knock sense into you, that's the friend's job. Rukia's as much a friend as Chad is.

[Milan]

I dont think Rukia is dead...as I may recalled..check the chapter again.. The one who reported rukia is dead is hollow side (well Espada's men)..They reported to Ulquirra as well..Ichigo when was with im really mad but he STILL FEEL RUkia's reiatsu although it is very weak. THIS was the LAST information on Rukia's condition..

Well I still believe in IchiRuki pairing coz:
1. Their zankopatou: ichigo's black, Rukia's white
2. Both zankopatou has ribbon
3. Hougyouku being placed in Rukia, I dont know but somehow I got the feeling this gonna be 'somethin' in the story line.
4. Maybe Ichigo is the King Shinigami, so he can be with Rukia

Anyway..IchiRuki 4ever *grins*

These are the best reasons ever!!!!!!!!!!
ROFLMFAO!!!!

[teilwal]

WRONG. Ichigo said "her reiatsu just faded". But fact is it wasn't JUST Ulqy, it was also Szayel. So, stop dreaming plz kthx.


See the reds? They tell you why you have no idea what you're talking about.


*yawn*.

Rukia didn't knock sense into Ichigo. She forced him to apologize to Orihime. Other than that, all she did was get in the way. And by the way your lover isn't supposed to knock sense into you, that's the friend's job. Rukia's as much a friend as Chad is.
when ichigo was all depressed and was in a slump because of the hollow inside of him rukia was the one who got him out of it..what did orihime do for him? if not to knock sense into you what is a lover for? they are there to pull you through slumps like the one ichigo was in..
but anyways thats just what i think..to each his own i guess..if thats what you think so be it..

[Undying]

when ichigo was all depressed and was in a slump because of the hollow inside of him rukia was the one who got him out of it..what did orihime do for him? if not to knock sense into you what is a lover for? they are there to pull you through slumps like the one ichigo was in..
but anyways thats just what i think..to each his own i guess..if thats what you think so be it..
Lovers are there to be for each other, not to kick you in the head =\. And besides, look at what happened - Ichigo got owned even more and Rukia almost got killed. Some help.

Oh and even IF Rukia is the only one who can knock sense into him, what does it have to do with love?

[teilwal]

believe what you like..as i said to each his own..:whatevah:

[Undying]

believe what you like..as i said to each his own..:whatevah:
Yeah, except... Rukia's dead

:)

[silverwolf801]

hahhahahahahah yes a very very nice fact

[shinigami-butterfly]

1. Orihime already confessed, if Ichigo hears it, I guess most guys will accept her.
2. Rukia already had Renji, if Renji had the guts to stop Rukia from becoming a noble, this two should be a happy couple now.
3. Rukia is too old for Ichigo
4. Ichigo and Rukia lives in different worlds
5. Ok so let's say if Ichigo likes Rukia, but would he want to be Kaien's replacement?

1. Rukia is the only one who can cheer Ichigo up when he was depressed.
2. Ichigo went through all the trouble to save Rukia.
3. Ichigo is closer to Rukia
4. Ichigo always calls Rukia "Rukia' and Orihime 'Inoue'
5. IchiRuki is the hero and the heroine
Solutions:
1. IchiHime RenjiRuki- personally I think that would be the best ending
2. IchiRuki IshiHime
3. One of the girls die- according to Undying, this already happened
4. No solution- Bleach is shonen, so it's not necessary to explain all the relationships

[SunnyPie♥]

So active

o.o;;

[foxygramps]

those are some good reasons and i think the one with the most support in its favor is IchiRuki. GO IchiRuki!

[shinigami-butterfly]

those are some good reasons and i think the one with the most support in its favor is IchiRuki. GO IchiRuki!
what!!! but I'm shipping Ichihime

[Hazikaime]

Or rukihime, who knows if theyre str8 or not >.> or maybe Charihime XD, jking. >.<

[Undying]

All the reasons in favor of IchiRuki can be dismissed as friendship. None of the reasons for IchiHime can be dismissed as friendship. Guess that answers which "reasons" are the better ones.

[Analog]

Both! He will just have to deal with having both of them, whats a man to do, poor guy :P

But I think it will be Inoue, for reasons stated by people above.

[Icestorm]

what about some sort or Orgy? will you accept that? lol.

But still Undying it wasnt confirmed via an actual person coming and seeing the dead body. It was confirmed by both sensing.. and It has been proven in the past that indirect reitsu sensing has failed. So im still going to say that she isnt..

[Zanga]

No, they saw what he sees. They should've seen her dead.


How else would Ulq know she was screwed with a trident.

[Icestorm]

eh? Sorry where does he mention it specifically? Im a bit fuzzy but I dont remember that part.

[rhealuz]

I go for Ichigo & Orihime and

Renji & Rukia - I read somewhere that Renji means second love....

But Orihime & Ulquiorra works for me too lol

[legionnaire]

This whole thing depends on ichigo right?

[Ichigo NR]

Both Of Them !! XP
Honestly .. maybe he with Orihime !!
And Rukia with Renji !!

[Ichigo Inner Hollow]

Ichigo and Orihime

[SunnyPie♥]

Ichigo and Orihime
Zomg, you changed your mind now? :o

[Ichigo Inner Hollow]

no i never did but really Orihime should be with Ichigo

[SunnyPie♥]

Err... ok. Good? :/

[Ichigo Inner Hollow]

besides Rukia a bit to non unstanding puls she has a thing Renji.....do you watch that old hamster show hate to say but i watch that show too :o

[blackfeet123]

orihime!!

[SunnyPie♥]

Eh? Hamster...show? :eek13:

[Edgey]

Gotta be Orihime, they're just made for each other, I mean they both have orange hair for goodness sake!

[5th of April]

I'll go for IchigoxRukia.

Because I just love seeing Orihime with her unrequitted love. I love the sadness of this girl too much. ;>

[Ichigo Inner Hollow]

what is it the hamtero something like that your sigg

[SunnyPie♥]

What is it? The ham-hams! ^^

[Ichigo Inner Hollow]

What is it? The ham-hams! ^^

your missing 6 more hamster :biggrinki hamster king

[SunnyPie♥]

Eh? But they don't fit in my sig anymore! XD

[Ichigo Inner Hollow]

:o what how nooooo :biggrinki hemster king

[*~Chronos~*]

I say Orihime cause of her body but Ichigo has her eyes on Rukia.

[Zanga]

Her dead body.

[warros]

When i first began watching bleach i was pro IchiOrihi for a while in the show. But come near the end of the SS Arc i became pretty much IchiRuki and pretty dead set on it. Now i have absolutly no prob with Orihime ended up with Ichigo but to me rukia just fits better. Orihime, yes is more attractive and is the type of girl I myself like when it comes to women but rukia and ichigo is a better match to me.

[Deana]

I pick Ichigo and Orihime. I just cannot bring myself to like Ichigo and Rukia together.

[Undying]

There's no point in liking it or disliking it. Rukia and Ichigo won't happen. Ever.

[warros]

I thought the point of the thread was "who do you think ichigo should be with" not "who he will be with" <.< so i think its ok like or dislike one way or another, its just people's perspectives.

[SunnyPie♥]

I agree ^^

[warros]

I myself just want the dang love triangle to end and someone win out. As i stated im more pro rukiaIchi but hey if orihime ends up on top thats all good by me too. I actually came close to going back to IchiOrihime after a certain manga chapter that has been disscussed prior in the posts( just trying not to do a spoiler myself) but still pro IchiRukia.

[Ichigo Inner Hollow]

Orihime

[Pyramus]

Mabye Ichigo will turn gay, and love Rengi! *Shivers* thats a disturbing though! lol! But I think he would love Rukia for the closeness and the love, and orihime for the boobs! thats my perspective!

[Zanga]

Maybe he'll build a time machine, go back and take Yourichi's offer from way back then.


I would totally do that.

[ShinigamiBane]

Well, I'd have to say Rukia, not because I hate Inoue or anything, far from it, she's actually a pretty good character.
But, this is a guy's Manga/Anime, it's not directed at girls, no offence, it's just the way Tite Kubo intended it to be, Rukia and Ichigo already have a sort of Love/Hate Relationship and just because Orihime loves Ichigo, doesn't neccesarily make it mutual by proxy. He seems to look at her in a more sisterly/friendly light, though, with the way Bleach is going it seems he may not end up with anyone to the very end or not at all.
I'm not trying to diss any IchiHime fans but I just don't see that relationship happening.

Maybe he'll build a time machine, go back and take Yourichi's offer from way back then.


I would totally do that.

amen.

[warros]

Maybe he'll build a time machine, go back and take Yourichi's offer from way back then.
I would totally do that.


Lol... that was a good episode.

[Perfect_Blue563]

The Bleach love triangle is very similar to FFVII's little love triangle. Orihime and Tifa both have a one-sided affair, and Aeris and Rukia are the ones who've changed the hero's life. It's funny because IchiRuki fans say Ichihime is one-sided, when there seems to be alot of Cloti(Cloud and Tifa) fans, even though it's one-sided. I'm basically saying that there seems to be a bias against Orihime/Aeris type of character.

[mangaman16]

i really think he should go with the one with the boobs.rukia has nothing at all and besides inoue would do anything for ichigo

[sludgeman]

would definitely say he should be with Rukia. Orihime and ichigo just wouldnt work lol

[Kouseiyouso]

Why not? She has Ginormous knockers. 8D

[Zanedor]

*Walk in waring a flame retardent suit, vote for Ichihime and walks out*

[Hell's_Gift]

He should be with Rukia so that Orihime stays single lol

[ShinigamiBane]

For some reason. guys and girls alike seem to be drawn to the "Forbidden Love" type of relationship rather than the "Easily Accesible Relationship with the girl down the street". I like IchiRuki because Rukia seems like a more viable match than Orihime, and she doesn't have that "Goody-Two-Shoes" attitude that Orihime has, I just hate that kind of personality for some reason.

[Ichigo Inner Hollow]

Its Orihime damn it

[Kyoko<3!]

Its Orihime damn it

Rofl Lovin it.

IchixHime ftw.

Rukia still has shit for Kaien. That's the only reason she was interested in Ichigo at all.

[Ichigo Inner Hollow]

see its Orihime its always Orihime

[Ichigo NR]

Cant Choose .. Erm .. I Choose .. Both XP

[Ichigo Inner Hollow]

just pick Orihime

[Kenpachi69]

it all depends on ichigo wether he like the older bird (rukia) or the innocent school girl (orihime) but ichigo seems the sort of person that like a few hundred years of mind blowing experience lol
^_^

[Ichigo Inner Hollow]

>.>omfg

[Kenpachi69]

lol sorry musta got a bit carried away there ^_^

[theblack_dragon]

im sorry i just feel it should rukia i mean rukia after she gave him the powers really got attached to him and the way she cried for him in episode 16 gives all the votes from me that they should end up together. another not cause oriheme is a nice girl and has a crush doesnt mean that they should be together even if this is an anime

[Ichigo Inner Hollow]

Orihime

[Perfect_Blue563]

Rukia still has shit for Kaien. That's the only reason she was interested in Ichigo at all.

Exactly why Rukia reminds me of Aerith. Assuming you know who she is.

[sweeter]

^^ Tifa and Orihime also have two things in common. Cloud has spiky hair and a huge sword, like Ichigo.

Aeris died. OMG... that means...

(:

[Zanga]

I love you.

[SunnyPie♥]

o__o

[Red]

I don’t see any basis for IchixHime. Why? First of all we must consider the laws of anime – very rarely do anime characters ever confess to themselves about their love interest until the show brings them to some sort of breaking point, usually resulting in a hurried kiss or something of the sort (either that, or the final episode leaves their relationship ‘open’, just hinting at romance). For example, FMP’s Sousuke and Chidori are very clearly meant to be together, but not once have either of them said to themselves or anyone else ‘I love Sousuke/Chidori’. Their silence says it all (which reminds me of a distinctly IchixRuki scene in the very earliest BLEACH episodes; I can’t recall which one exactly). The same formula applies to various other animes; off the top of my head I can mention The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, Black Lagoon, and of course Evangelion. As a side note, the female character is very often chiding towards the typically frustrated/bewildered male (all four examples so far exhibit this). Now, considering how many other clichés BLEACH adheres to, I wouldn’t be surprised if it adheres to this one and has Orihime’s love turn out to be misunderstood/misplaced feelings.

On the subject of Orihime’s ‘feelings’; doesn’t anybody else see that they’re a one-way thing? Thus far Ichigo has shown very little interest in her as anything other than a friend. He devotes more time and attention to Rukia, and is quite obviously much closer to her. Can anyone give me one instance in which Ichigo has appeared to show some sort of affection for Orihime? Or even anything beyond normal, platonic friendship? Because I certainly can’t find one. Many people counter this with the ‘lol, Ichigo is a teenager, if she confessed he’d hop into bed with her because she’s got tits’ card. I disagree. When have you ever seen an anime protagonist act like that? Especially one with a personality like Ichigo’s.

Many people have also said that he’ll just ‘settle for Orihime’ because a relationship with Rukia would be too difficult. But seriously, does that sound like the behaviour of a shonen hero to you? I mean, I can just see Kubo being a dolt and having Ichigo spout this very shonen “it doesn’t matter how difficult it is, I’ve just gotta make it happen!” speech. If anything, the lack of difficult circumstances for IchixHime makes it less likely to happen. People like drama. It seems to me that this is building towards an anti-climax for the princess, one from which she’ll have to emerge from as a stronger character.

Thematically, Orihime also has very little going for her. Ichigo and Rukia have diametrically opposed appearances; she is extremely short and has dark black hair, and he is tall (for a Japanese teenager) and has bright orange hair. They are even compared to the sun and the moon in some promo art. And of course, Ichigo’s zanpakuto is utterly black whilst hers is utterly white. In comparison, Ichigo and Orihime have similar hair – which, in my opinion, is just awkward. I’ve considered a number of times that they are somehow related, both being possessed of extremely powerful abilities (descendants of the ‘Spirit King’, anyone?).

Kubo is just being another cliché-ridden shonen writer and using Orihime to set up a ‘love-triangle’. That’s what it looks like from here.

[mangaman16]

the basis for ichixhime is simply that ichigo can suck inoues tits all day while rukia has two mosqiuto bites for breasts.lol

[Ichigo Inner Hollow]

Orihime

[templardna]

Red, I worship you! You basically took everything out of my mouth (but worded better)!
lol. it's funny how after your analysis, people can only type "orihime" with no substantial support.

[Hell's_Gift]

It's a tough choice for Ichigo so he should be like a normal 15 year old and flirt with as many gals he can and then choose a life partner in another 10-15 years :D

[rukia's_twin]

speaking about 15 year olds all of you who said orihime isn't tall should think again. i think she's tall for a 15 year old and she seems to be the 2nd tallest girl in the class. matches ichigo that way

[Zanga]

I don’t see any basis for IchixHime. Why? First of all we must consider the laws of anime – very rarely do anime characters ever confess to themselves about their love interest until the show brings them to some sort of breaking point, usually resulting in a hurried kiss or something of the sort (either that, or the final episode leaves their relationship ‘open’, just hinting at romance). For example, FMP’s Sousuke and Chidori are very clearly meant to be together, but not once have either of them said to themselves or anyone else ‘I love Sousuke/Chidori’. Their silence says it all (which reminds me of a distinctly IchixRuki scene in the very earliest BLEACH episodes; I can’t recall which one exactly). The same formula applies to various other animes; off the top of my head I can mention The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, Black Lagoon, and of course Evangelion. As a side note, the female character is very often chiding towards the typically frustrated/bewildered male (all four examples so far exhibit this). Now, considering how many other clichés BLEACH adheres to, I wouldn’t be surprised if it adheres to this one and has Orihime’s love turn out to be misunderstood/misplaced feelings.
On the subject of Orihime’s ‘feelings’; doesn’t anybody else see that they’re a one-way thing? Thus far Ichigo has shown very little interest in her as anything other than a friend. He devotes more time and attention to Rukia, and is quite obviously much closer to her. Can anyone give me one instance in which Ichigo has appeared to show some sort of affection for Orihime? Or even anything beyond normal, platonic friendship? Because I certainly can’t find one. Many people counter this with the ‘lol, Ichigo is a teenager, if she confessed he’d hop into bed with her because she’s got tits’ card. I disagree. When have you ever seen an anime protagonist act like that? Especially one with a personality like Ichigo’s.
Many people have also said that he’ll just ‘settle for Orihime’ because a relationship with Rukia would be too difficult. But seriously, does that sound like the behaviour of a shonen hero to you? I mean, I can just see Kubo being a dolt and having Ichigo spout this very shonen “it doesn’t matter how difficult it is, I’ve just gotta make it happen!” speech. If anything, the lack of difficult circumstances for IchixHime makes it less likely to happen. People like drama. It seems to me that this is building towards an anti-climax for the princess, one from which she’ll have to emerge from as a stronger character.
Thematically, Orihime also has very little going for her. Ichigo and Rukia have diametrically opposed appearances; she is extremely short and has dark black hair, and he is tall (for a Japanese teenager) and has bright orange hair. They are even compared to the sun and the moon in some promo art. And of course, Ichigo’s zanpakuto is utterly black whilst hers is utterly white. In comparison, Ichigo and Orihime have similar hair – which, in my opinion, is just awkward. I’ve considered a number of times that they are somehow related, both being possessed of extremely powerful abilities (descendants of the ‘Spirit King’, anyone?).
Kubo is just being another cliché-ridden shonen writer and using Orihime to set up a ‘love-triangle’. That’s what it looks like from here.

Do you read the manga?

If yes, I won't bother arguing.

If no, take that post of yours and shove it up your ass.

And I don't get how you can be the descendant of the spirit king if he's not dead yet.

[Red]

Yes, I do read the manga. If you’re making a reference to the idea that

omg Rukia apparently dies

then all I have to say for you is 'NOBODY DIES IN BLEACH'.

And I don't get how you can be the descendant of the spirit king if he's not dead yet.

You don't have to be dead to have children, do you? If so, then I have been greatly misinformed about many things... besides, we don't even know if the Spirit King is actually alive. For all we know Ichigo himself could be him. By the way, do you respond with aggressive language every time your opinions are challenged? It doesn't make your argument seem very credible.

Red, I worship you!

Eh, it’s nothing but common sense.

[Khengi]

That was a serious wall of text >_<

But Rukia, I would assume that the whole Save Rukia arc would be Ichigo not admitting it.

[Zanga]

You don't have to be dead to have children, do you? If so, then I have been greatly misinformed about many things... besides, we don't even know if the Spirit King is actually alive. For all we know Ichigo himself could be him. By the way, do you respond with aggressive language every time your opinions are challenged? It doesn't make your argument seem very credible.

Er...I got mixed up with reincarnation, my mistake.

And no, Ichigo is not the spirit king, he's apparently still alive in another dimension with the Royal guards, confirmed by Yamamoto.

And No, I naturally speak aggresively because it's fun.

[SunnyPie♥]

Can anyone give me one instance in which Ichigo has appeared to show some sort of affection for Orihime?

Manga
Chapter 00: Quasi-Bleach Sentiments
Chapter 2: Orihime's Shy Greeting & Daydream
Chapter 3: Would You Like A Walk?
Chapter 4: Orihime's Park Fantasy
Chapter 6: People That I Like
Chapter 14: Ichigo's Scent and The Orihime Bloodhound
Chapter 15: Kon's Not Ichigo
Chapter 17: Ichigo's Fake Smile
Chapter 24: If I Were The Rain
Chapter 27: Bohahahaha & The Innocent Apology
Chapter 35: The Sewing Club
Chapter 44: Peetan, not Pooh, Ichigo
Chapter 52: 2 Girls vs 1 Guy
Chapter 58: The Ichigo I Know
Chapter 69: Are You Sure, Orihime?
Chapter 76: Want A Drink With That Prince Fantasy?
Chapter 81: I'm Not Hungry [Grrrr....]
Chapter 82: Saving Some For Ichigo [Grrrr.... 2]
Chapter 85: Can't Be Seperated
Chapter 86: Close Quarters Combat
Chapter 119: With Ishida But Worry For Ichigo
Chapter 164: Praying For Your Safety, Believing In Your Victory
Chapter 167: Inoue's Hard Head, Ichigo's Softened Heart
Chapter 181: Always in tow
Chapter 184: Inoue's Worried Glance
Chapter 189: Hikaro's Tight Hug & Ichigo's Demand
Chapter 192: Sorry I'm Late, Inoue
Chapter 193: Ichigo's Violent Reiatsu
Chapter 195: Visit to Inoue
Chapter 196: I Will Protect You, Orihime
Chapter 198: Just A Bit Jealous
Chapter 199: Orihime's Special Bond
Chapter 213: The Difficult Oath
Chapter 222: Karakura Gloom
Chapter 225: Barrier Broken
Chapter 228: Resolve
Chapter 237: Five Lifetimes, One Love
Chapter 238: Heart and Emotions
Chapter 239: The Way To Hueco Mundo
Chapter 247: To Rescue You
Chapter 248: For Whom That Sword Swings!?
Chapter 249: Thank-you, Kurosaki-Kun
Chapter 270: For Your Honor
Chapter 272: Ichigo's Changing Reiatsu

There you go, every single one of them are there :)

[Perfect_Blue563]

^^ Tifa and Orihime also have two things in common. Cloud has spiky hair and a huge sword, like Ichigo.

Aeris died. OMG... that means...

(:

If Aeris=Rukia, then omg that means...rukia might...

=)

[Zanga]

Not might. Already has would cover it.


And NaruhinaIchiOri, you are one bored girl :p

[SunnyPie♥]

Hahaha, I got it from the Ichihime forum...

But it took a while a to find... XD

[QsK SNIPER]

well I think Rukia would make a good couple with Ichigo

[sweeter]

If Aeris=Rukia, then omg that means...rukia might...

Not confirmed yet.

(:

[B-Eazy]

Pretty sure she's not dead

[Red]

Long list of stuff and more stuff.

…What? Okay, as far as I can tell, at least half of these are moments in which the opposite has happened and Orihime has been displaying feelings for Ichigo, not the other way around. The others seem to be friendly or generous, but not romantic gestures by Ichigo. I honestly can’t see one thing there to suggest that Ichigo’s desire to save Inoue is driven by anything more than friendship (we all know how seriously shonen-heroes take friendship, don’t we?).

And no, Ichigo is not the spirit king, he's apparently still alive in another dimension with the Royal guards, confirmed by Yamamoto.

Aizen was apparently dead, confirmed by Unohana, until - surprise! - he suddenly wasn’t.

Not might. Already has would cover it.

Obviously you’ve made up your mind about this, and you either love Orihime or hate Rukia so much that there’s no changing it, but seriously – nobody dies in BLEACH. Ever. There was a discussion like this one when Renji go his arse slaughtered by Byakuya, and after every other apparent death, and in the end it has always been the case that nobody really died. Kubo is just too attached to his characters, or isn't a competent enough writer to see the value of death as a literary device.

[SunnyPie♥]

…What? Okay, as far as I can tell, at least half of these are moments in which the opposite has happened and Orihime has been displaying feelings for Ichigo, not the other way around. The others seem to be friendly or generous, but not romantic gestures by Ichigo. I honestly can’t see one thing there to suggest that Ichigo’s desire to save Inoue is driven by anything more than friendship (we all know how seriously shonen-heroes take friendship, don’t we?).

Meh, I know. I was to lazy to choose the ones of Ichigo :lol
Also, they might not be romantic. But at least they are something, no? Ichigo and Rukia don't got them either.


Obviously you’ve made up your mind about this, and you either love Orihime or hate Rukia so much that there’s no changing it, but seriously – nobody dies in BLEACH. Ever. There was a discussion like this one when Renji go his arse slaughtered by Byakuya, and after every other apparent death, and in the end it has always been the case that nobody really died. Kubo is just too attached to his characters, or isn't a competent enough writer to see the value of death as a literary device.

I must say that Rukia has possibilities of being alive. (Don't kill me Undy, Zanga! :sad)
Also, no one has ever died in Bleach, but... there is always a first time for everything. :)

[mangaman16]

i really dont care if she is dead or alive but i just dont like her.lol.she is so bossy and stuck up.dont hate me now rukia fans

[Zanga]

Aizen was apparently dead, confirmed by Unohana, until - surprise! - he suddenly wasn’t

She knew he wasn't dead. She kept it to herself(no clue why)

And Isshin has a higher chance of being the spirit king then Ichigo does.

[shinigami-butterfly]

somehow I'm getting the feeling that Rukia is losing the status of the heroine, don't kill me Rukia fans

[shaberry]

I'm all for Rukia and Ichigo. =)

Quoted from episode 16: "If I have to leave this place someday, all these feelings will just become a burden...sympathy, friendship, and true love."

Omg...I can't believe I missed that the first time around. I was just rewatching the episodes and found that Rukia admitted her feelings for Ichigo. ^^

[toushiro521]

well ,l aslo like rukia than Orihime!i suppose rukia and ichigo!

[warros]

I'm all for Rukia and Ichigo. =)

Quoted from episode 16: "If I have to leave this place someday, all these feelings will just become a burden...sympathy, friendship, and true love."

Omg...I can't believe I missed that the first time around. I was just rewatching the episodes and found that Rukia admitted her feelings for Ichigo. ^^


That depends on the translator you watched. The one i watched actually said feelings of closeness. The english dub on Adult Swim says Affection (though affection isnt friendship stuff heh.)

Dont get me wrong im a inchi rukia fan. Just we cant exactly claim this fact :p

[Undying]

I'm all for Rukia and Ichigo. =)

Quoted from episode 16: "If I have to leave this place someday, all these feelings will just become a burden...sympathy, friendship, and true love."

Omg...I can't believe I missed that the first time around. I was just rewatching the episodes and found that Rukia admitted her feelings for Ichigo. ^^
She never said it was for Ichigo did she? And by the way she never said "love", listen to the speaker. Oh and, it never appeared in the manga, i.e., it's not canon.

[shaberry]

She never said it was for Ichigo did she? And by the way she never said "love", listen to the speaker. Oh and, it never appeared in the manga, i.e., it's not canon.

Hmmm...well who else would it be with the fifty-million flashbacks of her and Ichigo? Not to mention...she was saying that line as she was remembering her conversation with the girls when they asked her if she liked Ichigo. Unless...she was talking about Orihime (since there was also a majority of Orihime in the flashbacks)...and I highly doubt that...

[KholdStare]

I personally think Orihime should be with Ichigo. Rukia seems to have a history with Renji and would be better suited with him. And we all wouldn't like to see Orihime cry again!

[Zanga]

Exaclty. If Orihime stays with Ichigo, she'll stop crying.

And if Rukia stays with Renji in the SS, maybe she'll stop getting owned. And we'll stop seeing stupid plotkai being pulled out of her ass.

[Undying]

Hmmm...well who else would it be with the fifty-million flashbacks of her and Ichigo?
Renji.
Not to mention...she was saying that line as she was remembering her conversation with the girls when they asked her if she liked Ichigo.
When in fact she liked Renji, so she felt weird that someone would think she likes Ichigo, because she doesn't.
Unless...she was talking about Orihime (since there was also a majority of Orihime in the flashbacks)...and I highly doubt that...
She didn't know Orihime as well at the time, but so what? She was talking about Renji and herself, not Ichigo. Ichigo loves Orihime.

[shaberry]

Renji.

When in fact she liked Renji, so she felt weird that someone would think she likes Ichigo, because she doesn't.

She didn't know Orihime as well at the time, but so what? She was talking about Renji and herself, not Ichigo. Ichigo loves Orihime.
So why weren't there any flashbacks AT ALL of Renji...when she was doing that dialogue? I'd imagine if she was referring to him...he'd pop up in those flashbacks. Not to mention...Byakuya was also tying her reactions to Ichigo in the assumption that she had affections for Ichigo because Ichigo reminded her of Kaiden.

And last I recall...I don't recall Ichigo admitting any romantic feelings for Orihime...unless it's in the manga.

Oh...and just letting you know...I'm doing my argument purely on the anime...not the manga...because I don't plan to read it until after the anime is done. So I am excluding myself from the manga storyline arugment of who Ichigo should be with.

[Aleister]

I stand by my sig...RukiaxIchi Orihime should be with Ishida

[Neko Kyo]

I think Rukia likes Ichigo, but not enough to actually mean anything. Ichigo though, I think he likes Rukia More than he'd like to admit. Orihime is all jealous because of this. Rukia and Ichigo should be together. Orihime isn't exactly his type.

[Neko Rae]

/me is getting tired of this argument

I say he should be with neither of them! Ichigo can just mate with a monkey

[*<Grove>*]

Or maybe he should just should go with both.

[FullMetal Rebel]

Chapter 283 proven IchixRukia never existed,and was nothing more than a misunderstanding.

[Undying]

So why weren't there any flashbacks AT ALL of Renji...when she was doing that dialogue? I'd imagine if she was referring to him...he'd pop up in those flashbacks. Not to mention...Byakuya was also tying her reactions to Ichigo in the assumption that she had affections for Ichigo because Ichigo reminded her of Kaiden.

And last I recall...I don't recall Ichigo admitting any romantic feelings for Orihime...unless it's in the manga.

Oh...and just letting you know...I'm doing my argument purely on the anime...not the manga...because I don't plan to read it until after the anime is done. So I am excluding myself from the manga storyline arugment of who Ichigo should be with.
Yeah I figured it out from your arguments... you anime watchers think Urahara said Ichigo had the power of love. Please -_-.
Chapter 283 proven IchixRukia never existed,and was nothing more than a misunderstanding.
I do believe that was obvious from the start to anyone who bothered looking :Domo

P.S. Hirahira: nah, monkey mating is sick. Better Chad or Renji.

[hitsu_fan]

Lol wat a good question hm...who? well just talking about how things are going now...Rukia rukia

[*<Grove>*]

Yah probaly but Rukia hasn't shown any signs of love yet.

[Wadei]

Orihime.

The "I'd fall in love with the same person over and over again" speech to Ichigo completely sold me.

[Zanga]

That and 283.

Rukia had to give a while fuckign speech for Ichigo to get it back together.


Orihime just had to say: "Please stop getting hurt."


So whoever said Rukia was the only one who can snap Ichigo back from despression is wrong, as Inoue clearly has the potential.

She just never tried.

[sweeter]

I don't think that, if one is able to get another out of a slump, that automatically means that the latter has romantic feelings for the former. They could just be very good friends.

(:

[Nowitzki]

I don't think that, if one is able to get another out of a slump, that automatically means that the latter has romantic feelings for the former. They could just be very good friends.

(:

Yeah.. as Matsumoto said, Ichigo might need both. One as a mother/sister figure to look up to for guidance, and one for a love interest.

[warros]

Chapter 283 proven IchixRukia never existed,and was nothing more than a misunderstanding.

I just read 283. How does that prove anything? Rukia isnt even brought up in this chapter. Yes it shows some of ichixorihime which ive stated before im cool with that too so im not going to bash that cross but your statement is missleading to those who do not read the manga.

[Nowitzki]

Chapter 283 proven IchixRukia never existed,and was nothing more than a misunderstanding.

It's not totally unrealistic to have conflicting feelings between two girls. He just needs to establish which girl belongs in which role to him, and it's evident that his heart is leading him to a defined answer, very quickly.

[ANGELEYES9677]

She is the winner in my book....the chemistry is way better than...Oni..what's her name again...???...lol

[Zanga]

..It's Orihime...Not 'Ori'hime.



Rukia's a sad loser.

[Sono i Lupi]

orihime should be with ichi
first of all there both humans so at least their on the same dimension (were as rukias in SS)
second rukia and ichi are more nakama( i think thats the word they use) then in a relationship
and ichi obviously has feelings for orihime, stronger ones, IMO
i think rukia and renji could eventually be in a relationship, cause renji seems to have strong feelings for her

the inter dimension relationships dont work so well

[MishaSan]

Ichigo doesnt feel anything for Orihime, she is just his Nakama. If Ichigo was in love with Orhime he would be more with her than Rukia and Orihime wouldnt get as jealous as she is now. Rukia is the one that encourages him when Orhime ever does is stand around and act weak. The thing with Rukia being dead and Ichigo being alive is an excuse. Maybe Ichigo's dad fell in love with a human and he was a shinigami just like Rukia. Maybe he stayed in the human world just to be with her. You will never know.

[KholdStare]

I think I had the best reason why Orihime should be with Ichigo: so we can watch some fights instead of watching Orihime cry all the time.

[FullMetal Rebel]

Ichigo doesnt feel anything for Orihime, she is just his Nakama. If Ichigo was in love with Orhime he would be more with her than Rukia and Orihime wouldnt get as jealous as she is now. Rukia is the one that encourages him when Orhime ever does is stand around and act weak. The thing with Rukia being dead and Ichigo being alive is an excuse. Maybe Ichigo's dad fell in love with a human and he was a shinigami just like Rukia. Maybe he stayed in the human world just to be with her. You will never know.


Huh?What are you talking about,Orihime gave Ichigo the courage/might/power to finish off Grimmjow

[Nowitzki]

Ichigo doesnt feel anything for Orihime, she is just his Nakama. If Ichigo was in love with Orhime he would be more with her than Rukia and Orihime wouldnt get as jealous as she is now. Rukia is the one that encourages him when Orhime ever does is stand around and act weak. The thing with Rukia being dead and Ichigo being alive is an excuse. Maybe Ichigo's dad fell in love with a human and he was a shinigami just like Rukia. Maybe he stayed in the human world just to be with her. You will never know.

Most likely Isshin came to the Human world with Urahara, as they seem to have quite a history together. We can see that is evident when Urahara and Isshin discuss Isshin's power loss, and how Isshin tells Urahara that he "doesn't blame him," implying that it may have been Urahara's fault (maybe through Gigai, maybe through bringing Isshin to the real world). I think Isshin came to the Human world for other reasons, but once he arrived he fell in love with a human, and decided to get a Gigai and settle down.

[MishaSan]

Yea I just was assuming. We don't really know how they met but that would be a good fanfic. Anyways Nell was the one that said to Orihime to encourge him if not she wouldn't say anything. She was scared that something might happen to him.

[Zanga]

Ichigo doesnt feel anything for Orihime, she is just his Nakama. If Ichigo was in love with Orhime he would be more with her than Rukia and Orihime wouldnt get as jealous as she is now. Rukia is the one that encourages him when Orhime ever does is stand around and act weak. The thing with Rukia being dead and Ichigo being alive is an excuse. Maybe Ichigo's dad fell in love with a human and he was a shinigami just like Rukia. Maybe he stayed in the human world just to be with her. You will never know.


Last time I checked, Rukia was the one following Ichigo around 24/7.


And since you mentioned it, Rukia asked Ichigo herself.


"Aren't we your nakama" It she felt more than that, she would've said something deeper.

[MishaSan]

She said We she didnt say arent I your nakama. She was including Renji into it. Rukia was following Ichigo at first cuz she was helping him fight the hollows then after that he grew comfortable around her. Orhime's love is oneside just like Renji's love for Rukia.

[sweeter]

^^ Are you updated with the manga? Just asking, I'm also for Ichigo x Rukia.

(:

[II Xion II]

Neither honestly.

Ichigo ignores Orihime half the time and is too dumb to realize that she has feelings for him...stroooong feelings!

And Rukia he already had his rendezvous with a number of times and their "relationship" doesn't seem to be going anywhere at all.

He should marry Rangiku and surprise everyone!

[Nowitzki]

Ichigo ignores Orihime half the time and is too dumb to realize that she has feelings for him...stroooong feelings!

And Rukia he already had his rendezvous with a number of times and their "relationship" doesn't seem to be going anywhere at all.



1) Yeah, it seems historically Ichigo has ignored Orihime, but he's starting to realize something. When Grimmjow told Ichigo something was going on inside of Orihime, Ichigo was pretty oblivious. When Orihime told him that she doesn't want him to get hurt anymore, that sparked his resolve once again. He is no longer fighting for himself, but he is fighting for somebody else, to protect. He wants to help Orihime by ending this battle so nobody will have to get hurt anymore, as opposed to fighting Grimmjow as he desired, a fight based on instinct and the thirst to kill. Now he's fighting for love, for friendship, which is the greatest weapon of all to the spirit. Slowly, he's beginning to be more affected by her and her wishes. Her words of care and concern have really motivated him.

2) Rukia seems to replace the womenly mentor and guide aspect of his life that Ichigo looked for in his mom. She came and filled in that hole, and protectec Ichigo in his early days as a Shinigami, and changed his life. She gave him advice and taught him a lot of basic concepts about the world of Shinigami and Hollows. The main thing is that, Rukia gave Ichigo the life he is living today, and for that life he is forever greatful.

[LaylaloveGin]

Orihime, because I love her. Rukia can kick rocks for all I care.


Nah, but really, Rukia and Ichigo have a very lovely bond, she gave him the power to protect his friends, blah, blah.

And now that he has this power he can devote himself to Orihime and taking care of her! Yaaaaaaaay! After reading chapter 238, he's her total biyatch any ways. :biggrinlo Might as well make it official.

[Zanga]

1) Yeah, it seems historically Ichigo has ignored Orihime, but he's starting to realize something. When Grimmjow told Ichigo something was going on inside of Orihime, Ichigo was pretty oblivious. When Orihime told him that she doesn't want him to get hurt anymore, that sparked his resolve once again. He is no longer fighting for himself, but he is fighting for somebody else, to protect. He wants to help Orihime by ending this battle so nobody will have to get hurt anymore, as opposed to fighting Grimmjow as he desired, a fight based on instinct and the thirst to kill. Now he's fighting for love, for friendship, which is the greatest weapon of all to the spirit. Slowly, he's beginning to be more affected by her and her wishes. Her words of care and concern have really motivated him.
2) Rukia seems to replace the womenly mentor and guide aspect of his life that Ichigo looked for in his mom. She came and filled in that hole, and protectec Ichigo in his early days as a Shinigami, and changed his life. She gave him advice and taught him a lot of basic concepts about the world of Shinigami and Hollows. The main thing is that, Rukia gave Ichigo the life he is living today, and for that life he is forever greatful.

QTF.

That's the first time I've ever done that.

[MishaSan]

That is what 238 chapters later lol dont you think Orihime and Ichigo's bond should have been since the start of the manga. Obby He is fighting for the sake of fighting he isnt thinking about protecting anyone right now. Did you see the way he looked at Orihime when he was turning into a hollow you think that was a look of love. I dont think so.

[Zanga]

Um when Inoue tod him not to get huty anymore he looked a her with a smile.


Then fucked up Grimm. Yes it looked like love.

[sweeter]

Chapter 283 is Kubo's cruel hand giving Ichigo x Rukia fans the finger.

(:

[Nowitzki]

That is what 238 chapters later lol dont you think Orihime and Ichigo's bond should have been since the start of the manga. Obby He is fighting for the sake of fighting he isnt thinking about protecting anyone right now. Did you see the way he looked at Orihime when he was turning into a hollow you think that was a look of love. I dont think so.

Well, he was until a certain motivational speech. After that motivational speech, his way of fighting has changed from for the sake of fighting to the resolve to protect.

[yushin]

orihime bcause she is much more lady like than that chivalrous loli comedian rukia.

[IcyRukia]

I like both Hime and Rukia, but...(BIG but)

He should end up with Tatsuki-chan. They've known each other for a long time and Tatsuki knows about everything Ichi has been through. They've been best friends for the longest time. It's too bad Kubo and everybody here have been overlooking the fact that maybe the reason they've been friends so long is that maybe they have good chemistry. It is a possibility.

[BeMused]

I assume it would be Rukia... until we are presented with that killer chapter 283. xP

He might end up being a hermit.

[Pyramus]

Mabye ichigo should turn gay with Rengi! And im comfortable enough with my sexulality to say that that would be a very hot couple!!! lol!

[BeMused]

Renji belongs to Byakuya. :)

What are we talking about here? xD

[corapntr]

First time here and I really appreciate how this forum is moderated and not overwhelmed with immature statements. I've experienced this elsewhere and almost gave up on a good bleach forum. Knock on wood :)

As for this topic I think the best person for Ichigo is Rukia due to the interaction. Rukia is very strong willed and also has a better understanding of the situation than even Ichigo himself. What she lacks in physical strength is made up for in guts, and knowledge. She also cares immensely for Ichigo and cares for him greatly.

I feel that Orihime is a blossoming child who is blessed with beauty, a pure heart and also talent. However I can imagine her causing more worry for Ichigo than Rukia because she seems to be team spirited and dependent. She gets along well with Ishidan and actually feel that they make a good pair.

As for the anime itself my sister and I are both betting it will end with everyone dying turning into butterflies or new souls. But we can never be sure :)


*Edit*
And btw there are a lot of clues that Ichigo and Rukia are lover, or think about one another a lot. in the 5th season opening there are cues about loneliness and being apart and lovers separated with a scene of ichigo reminiscing and his sword unraveling then an image of Rukia. In every possible ending of the opening Rukia and Ichigo are together. And also in the subbing when Ichigo goes to save Rukia, (season 1 episode 17) sandal hat comments on the power of love being stronger than steel.

And lastly, when he talks about how his mother dies, Rukia and Ichigo almost had a telepathic conversation. She said she'd wait for him to talk later on when he's ready.

Been in love before myself and I can tell you that not everything has to be completely obvious to be love. A glance, a stare, is often enough to convey "I'm into you". So I think Kite is setting us up for the ending.

By the way, I like Orihime and originally thought she should be paired up with Ichigo, but now I feel a lot of character development for Rukia. So if he pairs Ichigo up with her I would be upset. No offense to Orihime and Ichigo fans intended btw.

[Alice]

RukiaXIchigo Because Matsumoto really wants Orihime. Did you see that part? *blehhh*

[Nowitzki]

RukiaXIchigo Because Matsumoto really wants Orihime. Did you see that part? *blehhh*

lol.. Matsumoto wanting Orihime is more of a reason for Ichigo to pick Orihime. Threesome? Hello!! :biggrinki

[Avalon]

A few of you probably already know my thoughts on this, but IchixRuki for sure. Everything clicks a little too well for it not to happen. The fact that Rukia is the one to motivate Ichigo, the fact that when they get the chance, they're always together. The way they treat each other (especially in private). The affection is too strong to disregard. Not only that, but the fact that Ichigo has never had any feelings toward Orihime other than "we're kinda friends". Even now, he only considers her a friend. He would've done the exact same thing as he's doing now had it been Chad that was kidnapped. I touched on it briefly before, but Rukia is really the only one who can get him going when none of his friends are in imminent danger. Not only that, but the link between Ichigo and Kaien (the only man Rukia ever loved before, we're assuming, Ichigo) is also big. I'll be a little more thorough in a while, but right now I've got to finish up at work.

[Aleister]

thats a good point... Ichi could be kaien's soul reborn.

[+anime_lover+]

A few of you probably already know my thoughts on this, but IchixRuki for sure. Everything clicks a little too well for it not to happen. The fact that Rukia is the one to motivate Ichigo, the fact that when they get the chance, they're always together. The way they treat each other (especially in private). The affection is too strong to disregard. Not only that, but the fact that Ichigo has never had any feelings toward Orihime other than "we're kinda friends". Even now, he only considers her a friend. He would've done the exact same thing as he's doing now had it been Chad that was kidnapped. I touched on it briefly before, but Rukia is really the only one who can get him going when none of his friends are in imminent danger. Not only that, but the link between Ichigo and Kaien (the only man Rukia ever loved before, we're assuming, Ichigo) is also big. I'll be a little more thorough in a while, but right now I've got to finish up at work.
that is the most convincing post ive seen. Besides I already had it set up in my mind Rukia and Ichigo were to be together.

[Undying]

There is no link between Ichigo and Kaien. It was a plothole used to explain their so called "affection".

Face it, there is NOTHING in there to build on beside almost forgotten feelings of a crush on a dead (not to mention married) man Rukia admired and had nearly the same mannerisms as Ichigo.

[Avalon]

There is no link between Ichigo and Kaien. It was a plothole used to explain their so called "affection".

Face it, there is NOTHING in there to build on beside almost forgotten feelings of a crush on a dead (not to mention married) man Rukia admired and had nearly the same mannerisms as Ichigo.
Indeed, there may be no link, but I hardly think that the feelings are "almost forgotten". He comes up too many times to be disregarded as "almost forgotten". It's clear that Ichigo is nearly equal to Kaien in many ways, not the least of which being his mannerism, like you said, and his looks. While not quite as kind to Rukia as Kaien was, Ichigo still shows the same caring attitude (even if he tries to cover it up). This is a major theme during the beginning and SS arcs, and it's extremely clear that Rukia holds feelings for Ichigo that almost exactly parallel those of the feelings that she had (or maybe even still has) for Kaien. She thinks of Kaien when she thinks of Ichigo, and with that, I think it's hard to say that her feelings are "almost forgotten".

Not only that, but the fact that it's revealed that Rukia was in love with Kaien, I believe, is of no small significance. I think it's foreshadowing Rukia's future feelings toward Ichigo (assuming she doesn't already feel the way she did, if not more strongly). Immediately she liked Ichigo, just as she immediately liked Kaien. The feelings, at this point, are more subdued than they were during her dream, but I believe that's more of a time constraint thing. Not having enough room to jump from like to love, the transition seemed a little jarring. However, I think, like I stated before, that the transition from like to love is occurring just as it did all those years ago.

As for Ichigo's feelings, that's a completely different topic. I stated on the previous page that he never has and never will think of Orihime as more than just as close friend. If need be, I'll go into to more detail, but I think it's pretty self-explanatory.

[Undying]

Indeed, there may be no link, but I hardly think that the feelings are "almost forgotten". He comes up too many times to be disregarded as "almost forgotten". It's clear that Ichigo is nearly equal to Kaien in many ways, not the least of which being his mannerism, like you said, and his looks. While not quite as kind to Rukia as Kaien was, Ichigo still shows the same caring attitude (even if he tries to cover it up). This is a major theme during the beginning and SS arcs, and it's extremely clear that Rukia holds feelings for Ichigo that almost exactly parallel those of the feelings that she had (or maybe even still has) for Kaien. She thinks of Kaien when she thinks of Ichigo, and with that, I think it's hard to say that her feelings are "almost forgotten".
Admiration and looking up to a person is not love, I'm afraid. Otherwise, Hinamori is clearly desperately in love with Aizen. Wait, she is...
Not only that, but the fact that it's revealed that Rukia was in love with Kaien, I believe, is of no small significance. I think it's foreshadowing Rukia's future feelings toward Ichigo (assuming she doesn't already feel the way she did, if not more strongly). Immediately she liked Ichigo, just as she immediately liked Kaien. The feelings, at this point, are more subdued than they were during her dream, but I believe that's more of a time constraint thing. Not having enough room to jump from like to love, the transition seemed a little jarring. However, I think, like I stated before, that the transition from like to love is occurring just as it did all those years ago.
Rukia was infatuated with a married man. Shame on thee. And no, she did not "like" him in any way. Her reaction was a natural reaction to meeting an exact look-a-like to the man she was *possibly* in love with. It does not mean he has any feelings for her and even more importantly that she sees him as anything more than a friend.

As a matter of fact Ichigo quite clearly stated he does what he does only because he owes Rukia. Nothing more.
As for Ichigo's feelings, that's a completely different topic. I stated on the previous page that he never has and never will think of Orihime as more than just as close friend. If need be, I'll go into to more detail, but I think it's pretty self-explanatory.
Ah, so he *has* to feel anything for Rukia but he *cannot* feel anything for Orihime? You, my friend, are delusional.

[FullMetal Rebel]

Never knew Kaien was married,lol.It was hopeless to begin with,if that was the case.Theres always Renji,it was obvious Renji and Rukia were going out in that SS flashback anyway.

[Isshin05]

I think its more obvious that Ichigo will end up with Orihime, lets take stuff into account to debunk a IchigoxRukia paring:

-In the SS arc in the anime, havent read ALL of the manga, Ichigo tells renji why he came to SS, shown in a flashback while Renji escapes with Rukia telling her to stop worrying and let others carry the burden.----Essentially Ichigo says that hes going to save RUkia because he owes her since she saved him and his family by awakening his powers and the fact RUkia was taken away by force and not free will, Ichigo is the guy that hates that kinda thing, just like when Kariya wasted that Ex-shinigami that was on his side maki-something

-When Ichigo falls down after finishing his fight with byuakuya(spelling?) he seems to be focused on Inoue and what she said to him, felt by Ichi's expresssions that he wanted to say more but since he keeps his emotions closed to an extent he wouldnt.

-Before the Bount Arc and when orihime got "kidnapped" by the 3 mod souls Ichigo seems more concerned than a regular friend would

-when Orihime got hurt and beat up in the Arrancar acr we can see that Ichigo is deeply disturbed that he couldnt protect her and keep her away from harm and has some concern for her and essentially beats himself up and is patheic, add the fact that Orihime doesnt act upon her feelings and passively wants Ichigo to cheer up, it took a strong willed friend whose more of a mentor and you can say mother figure to Ichigo to show Orihime how it has to be done

-Ichigo's expression and outburst in the Manga when the Captain Commander labels Orihime a traitor and basically abandons her to her fate despite what she was done for SS by being in Ichigo's group. Ichi was rather crushed, shocked, and furious that they said she was most likely dead at first and then even more so worried for her when they disavowed her.

-the premise for Ichigo and Co.'s invasion of Hueco Mundo is different from SS, he seems hell bent on getting Orihime back whos like apart of him and longs for her safe return, that plus manga 233 and the new opening shows waht direction if relationships are introduced

And to everyone whos kinda worried why Ichi hasnt come on to women so strongly, take in mind hes just 15 and a freshman. I remebered i horsed around more, concerntrated on sports, my friends, and school than get with girls even if i thought about them. Hes still get through puberty so give him a chance.

THats my 2 cents

[Aleister]

please don't use the bount arc as a refernce... it's not canon

[Isshin05]

who says its not canon??? it was in the anime, though terrible it may be.....and please dont say cause you didnt like it cause thats a retarded argument for that....and if it isnt why did they bother to show it on the anime?

[Avalon]

Admiration and looking up to a person is not love, I'm afraid. Otherwise, Hinamori is clearly desperately in love with Aizen. Wait, she is...
Oops lol?

Rukia was infatuated with a married man. Shame on thee. And no, she did not "like" him in any way. Her reaction was a natural reaction to meeting an exact look-a-like to the man she was *possibly* in love with. It does not mean he has any feelings for her and even more importantly that she sees him as anything more than a friend.
There's nothing wrong with being infatuated with someone who's taken (well, you know). If anything, it only strengthens her resolve, seeing as Ichigo is a free bird. And wouldn't you call infatuation "love"? I, for one, have never been infatuated with someone and thought of them as merely a "friend". Sorry, but maybe it's just because I'm horny.

As a matter of fact Ichigo quite clearly stated he does what he does only because he owes Rukia. Nothing more.
You really think that's his only motive?

Ah, so he *has* to feel anything for Rukia but he *cannot* feel anything for Orihime? You, my friend, are delusional.
Wait, what? ._.

who says its not canon??? it was in the anime, though terrible it may be.....and please dont say cause you didnt like it cause thats a retarded argument for that....and if it isnt why did they bother to show it on the anime?
Kubo didn't write it, therefore, it isn't canon.

[Undying]

There's nothing wrong with being infatuated with someone who's taken (well, you know). If anything, it only strengthens her resolve, seeing as Ichigo is a free bird. And wouldn't you call infatuation "love"? I, for one, have never been infatuated with someone and thought of them as merely a "friend". Sorry, but maybe it's just because I'm horny.
Here's the little problem in this argument: Rukia was infatuated with KAIEN. KAIEN SHIBA. Not Ichigo Kurosaki.
You really think that's his only motive?
Give me one good reason why he would lie to every-fucking-one.
Wait, what? ._.
I stated on the previous page that he never has and never will think of Orihime as more than just as close friend
Seriously, you really should take more care at what you say.

[Isshin05]

Oops lol?
There's nothing wrong with being infatuated with someone who's taken (well, you know). If anything, it only strengthens her resolve, seeing as Ichigo is a free bird. And wouldn't you call infatuation "love"? I, for one, have never been infatuated with someone and thought of them as merely a "friend". Sorry, but maybe it's just because I'm horny.
You really think that's his only motive?
Wait, what? ._.
Kubo didn't write it, therefore, it isn't canon.


Thanks for clearing that up Avalon, ok so now view my post w/o the horrid bount arc reference lol

[Nowitzki]

Admiration and looking up to a person is not love, I'm afraid. Otherwise, Hinamori is clearly desperately in love with Aizen. Wait, she is...

"Admiration is the emotion furthest from understanding." (or comprehension depending on translation)

- Aizen Sousuke.

[^Panther^]

if u ask me, bleach isn't too much of romance, but i'd still have to say it seems more like ichigo x rukia and i find that better. that's just my opinion though.

[dawin45]

they should make the hentai version of the series one day...I would really like to see that...

[FullMetal Rebel]

they should make the hentai version of the series one day...I would really like to see that...
You haven't been looking around,have you?:Haha

[opusx]

I don't know that by the end of the manga all three of them will still even be alive. I can see any one of the three sacrificing them self for the other two and being happy they will be together. That is what is kind of cool about the group, Rukia knows Orihime digs Ichigo and that he may dig her as well, yet Rukia still risks her life to go save Orihime. Orihime knows or believes Rukia Likes Ichigo and she does the same. I think it would be more fair for Rukia to get Ichigo, however, since 'hime has 2 chicks that would totally get with her in a second. But if I where Ichigo I wouldn't be able to resist Orihimes body. Man at 15 I wish I had a girl that hot that liked me and had her own place :headbang

[dawin45]

You haven't been looking around,have you?:Haha
that's because I need 1 month 2 wait before accesing the 18+ section...

[Undying]

"Admiration is the emotion furthest from understanding." (or comprehension depending on translation)
- Aizen Sousuke.
And love is the one feeling that can cause a person to completely forget anything and everything about a person. Yes, tis true, tis true.

Poor Hinamori.

[Nowitzki]

I don't know that by the end of the manga all three of them will still even be alive. I can see any one of the three sacrificing them self for the other two and being happy they will be together. That is what is kind of cool about the group, Rukia knows Orihime digs Ichigo and that he may dig her as well, yet Rukia still risks her life to go save Orihime. Orihime knows or believes Rukia Likes Ichigo and she does the same. I think it would be more fair for Rukia to get Ichigo, however, since 'hime has 2 chicks that would totally get with her in a second. But if I where Ichigo I wouldn't be able to resist Orihimes body. Man at 15 I wish I had a girl that hot that liked me and had her own place :headbang

Rukia and Renji have been friends for several decades. I have a feeling Rukia will end up with Renji more than she will with Ichigo. I am one of the people who believe that Rukia is a mother-figure/friend/assistant to Ichigo. They care for eachother deeply, as two very good friends should, and seem to be very protective of eachother. I however, believe that is the only bond they will have. Renji has been trying to prove himself to Rukia, and make up for the day the Kuchiki Clan adopted her, where he let her go. Ever since then, he's been striving to prove his love for Rukia, and to prove to her that he doesn't want to let her go.

And love is the one feeling that can cause a person to completely forget anything and everything about a person. Yes, tis true, tis true.

Poor Hinamori.

Agreed. I wonder if her greatest desire was to become Aizen Momo?

[^Panther^]

I don't know that by the end of the manga all three of them will still even be alive. I can see any one of the three sacrificing them self for the other two and being happy they will be together. That is what is kind of cool about the group, Rukia knows Orihime digs Ichigo and that he may dig her as well, yet Rukia still risks her life to go save Orihime. Orihime knows or believes Rukia Likes Ichigo and she does the same. I think it would be more fair for Rukia to get Ichigo, however, since 'hime has 2 chicks that would totally get with her in a second. But if I where Ichigo I wouldn't be able to resist Orihimes body. Man at 15 I wish I had a girl that hot that liked me and had her own place :headbang
i totally agree with the end part ^_^

[UryusPetBunny]

Considering that right now I'm still on episode 45, I'de say that Ichigo would be more suited to Rukia, and that Orihime to Uryu, or maybe RenjiXIchigo, UryuXIchigo, LOL. I like Rukia much as Orihime, GOD its hard to decide, since Orihime is like in love with Ichigo........

[^Panther^]

fyi, i really doubt orihime would be with uryu as they are not so close anymore. but i understand as you're only on episode 45.

[Nowitzki]

The whole Orihime/Ishida thing really happens during the first part of the Soul Society Arc when they happened to be paired together. There were some times where Ishida did some pretty courageous things to protect Orihime (telling that one officer to back down when he wanted to do something with Orihime). Other than that, I really haven't seen too much spring up. In any case, he's just a really concerned friend.

[^Panther^]

The whole Orihime/Ishida thing really happens during the first part of the Soul Society Arc when they happened to be paired together. There were some times where Ishida did some pretty courageous things to protect Orihime (telling that one officer to back down when he wanted to do something with Orihime). Other than that, I really haven't seen too much spring up. In any case, he's just a really concerned friend.
exactly. ishida and orihime aren't going to get anywhere together...

[Zanga]

(telling that one officer to back down when he wanted to do something with Orihime).

That's just Quincy pride, as stated by Mayuri when he was told to stop beating up Nemu by Uyruu.

[^Panther^]

I don't know if it was quincy pride...i thought it was just uryu ishida pride...

[Undying]

Uryu Ishida pride or Quincy pride, Uryu is not in love with Orihime or ever was.

[^Panther^]

a lot of ppl seem to think orihime will end up with grimmjow and that grimmjow will turn good. it seems possible, but will it ever happen? i mean, grimmjow has tried to kill the guy that orihime likes and you're telling me that he'll end up with ichigo? and i'm not so sure about the whole ichigoxrukia thing if rukia is dead.

[FullMetal Rebel]

GrimmjowxOrihime wont ever happen.Even UlqiourraxOrihime has a bigger chance.

[Undying]

Grimmjow X Orihime won't happen because... Grimmjow is dead

[^Panther^]

Grimmjow X Orihime won't happen because... Grimmjow is dead
really? has the newest chapter come out already? anyhow, thanx for the info.

[Undying]

Well, there is a mini scan where it seems Ichigo stabbed Grimmjow through the chest or abdomen.

[^Panther^]

ichigo stabs grimmjow? okay, then it's possible that grimmjow will die. for some reason, i never saw grimmjaw get stabbed. maybe i missed something...whatever this miniscanis.

[UryusPetBunny]

Oh I feel so stupid and behind........ I'm only on episode 45 while everyone else here is on like episode infinity........ I'll watch the rest the remaining of this summer to catch up..... Thanx for understanding Viera.

[XING]

i think that rukia be better for ichigo

[^Panther^]

Oh I feel so stupid and behind........ I'm only on episode 45 while everyone else here is on like episode infinity........ I'll watch the rest the remaining of this summer to catch up..... Thanx for understanding Viera.
you're welcome. that's what i'm here for...

[Avalon]

Oi, I don't know why we're talking about what's in the spoilers, but I've got something to add:

Ichigo doesn't actually stab Grimmjow, just merely starts swinging his sword. I think that Ulquiorra is going to intervene at the last second, however, because it's set up all too well. I mean, seriously, "LUK I STOP RIGHT BE4 ICHIGO MAKES CONTACT LOL!!!" That implies, to me, that contact isn't going to be made at all. I think it's still too soon to count GJ down and out.

[xxlkarixx]

Rukia ftw
I could take Orihime if she weren't such a.... how should i say it?

[Zanga]

Well I have no freaking clue what you're trynna say so don't ask me.


Rukia is uber lamesauce.

[Sokiri]

I think Rukia would be better to go with Ichigo.

[Nowitzki]

I had a feeling if Ichigo really wanted to be with Rukia.. he would have made a move sometime around when he saved Rukia from a High-temperature killing machine with the power of 1,000,000,000 Zanpakutou's that can dissolve Rukia's soul (Sougyoku). He was perfectly content with letting her stay in Soul Society after everything had been said and done. All the emotion he's shown for her has been for an older sister or a motherly figure. He cares about her a lot, because of everything she's done with him. It's like the older sister constantly watches out for her younger brother as Rukia did for Ichigo. The older sister made his world what it is. It's apparent Ichigo cares about Rukia a lot, but it's the love of siblings, not the love of lovers. Rukia and Ichigo are just two people who work together and care about each other a lot, and have shown to be there for each other whenever the other is in need. But I don't think their love goes past friendship.

[sweeter]

It's apparent Ichigo cares about Rukia a lot, but it's the love of siblings, not the love of lovers.

Notice that Rukia and Orihime are teenage parallels of Karin and Yuzu?

(:

[Undying]

Notice that Rukia and Orihime are teenage parallels of Karin and Yuzu?

(:
Rukia is, Orihime isn't... they are very different.

[sweeter]

Orihime isn't... they are very different.

There are no similarities between Orihime and Yuzu, none at all?

(:

[Nowitzki]

The only connection I can see:

Rukia is concerned for Ichigo, Karin is concerned for Ichigo.
Orihime cries a lot about Ichigo, Yuzu cries a lot for Ichigo.

Even though Yuzu is uh.. young.. I can't see her having Orihime's looks though. That automatically proves the Orihime/Yuzu connection wrong. =]

[Undying]

There are no similarities between Orihime and Yuzu, none at all?

(:
Yes, none at all. Yuzu is a crybaby. Orihime is a strong willed woman who is ready to sacrifice herself for the sake of destroying Aizen's treasure.

[sweeter]

Rukia and Karin are outspoken, a bit violent, and boyish.
Orihime and Yuzu are sweet, emotional, and pleasant-mannered.

And for the Yuzu/Orihime looks, well, you never know until she hits puberty.

Yes, none at all.
Not even their hair color?

(:

[Undying]

Brown hair to orange hair? No.

And the fact that they act the same does not mean their personalities are the same (although in the Karin and Rukia case, it is so), or the way Ichigo perceives them.

In any event, if there is a connection, IchiRuki is pwnd as well.

[sweeter]

Brown hair to orange hair?

I thought that both of their hair were described as warm brown or something.

In any event, if there is a connection, IchiRuki is pwnd as well.

Yes, quite.

(:

[Undying]

I thought that both of their hair were described as warm brown or something.
*looks at Orihime's color spreads* you thought wrong, then.

[Avalon]

You guys have completely lost me. Why are we paralleling Rukia and Orihime to Ichigo's younger sisters? WTF does this have to do with anything? x_x

Also, FFS, Orihime's hair is like the definition of "HOLY SHIT IM BRIGHT FUCKING ORANGE". How could you miss that?

[Nowitzki]

You guys have completely lost me. Why are we paralleling Rukia and Orihime to Ichigo's younger sisters? WTF does this have to do with anything? x_x

Sweeterthanchocolate brought up the fact that Karin and Rukia are both very concerned and outspoken people, while Yuzu and Orihime are both really emotional girls. That's where the parallel came from.

Also, FFS, Orihime's hair is like the definition of "HOLY SHIT IM BRIGHT FUCKING ORANGE". How could you miss that?

Yeah, it seems obvious, but a lot of times in reality you find that technically, many people with red/orange hair actually have a certain odd shade of brown.

[^Panther^]

if you ask me, rukia and orihime are like the sisters. we already discussed how rukia and karin are alike. yuzu and orihime are alike as they are both caring. sure, yuzu may cry a lot, but she's a kid. orihime probably was like that as a kid too....if u remember correctly, she's cried on ichigo's behalf before....

[shad0w_gurl08]

hi I'm new here... Anyway, I think Ichigo will end up with Rukia, although I'm not sure of that because of her state on the last previous scene anyway I still hoping and believing in both of them. Also what Kaien said to Rukia'bout dying "You must not die alone"... I think it already confirmed that Rukia with all her might will try to survive even though she's already helpless and 75% of dying.

Ichigo and Rukia can be together in any possible way but in order for Ichigo to end up with Orihime, Kubo needs to kill Rukia first to make it possible. No hard feelings for IchiOri fans, I'm just stating my opinion 'bout this.

[Perfect_Blue563]

It would suck if Ichigo and Rukia die together..I would cry IN BLOOD.

[Chikiru]

Well i dunno i like both girls to be with him .Let's see Ichigo and Orihime go great together because they're both orange heads and they look pretty cute together .With Rukia and Ichigo it would be nice i mean, they really look nice together but they're just friends BUT then again it would feel nice if they were together.Hey but we don't run the show Tite Kubo does[sigh~~~~~~~~]

[Avalon]

Wait, wait. All this time we've been arguing over which, but why the hell can't he just have both and get on with things? Seriously.

[Zanga]

Rukia is completly unecessary though...

[ShinjiHirako]

Wow.
Tite Kubo will have a hard time about this.
He might end the series without pairings.

[Undying]

Ichigo cannot die a virgin.

[Guy]

Yes, he will, Undying! But honestly, in the manga, Ichigo definitely has more feelings for Orihime.

[anubis24354]

I think that hooking Ichigo up with Rukia would be a bit of a throwback, after all would she really be going after Ichigo or Kaien's likeness? I'd bet she ends out finally letting go of her previous attachment to Kaien and hooks up with Renji. I'm still not 100% sure that Ichigo will end up with Orihime (though, in line with Guy_Sacae's post, he does show a fair amount of emotion towards her). The main reason I'm not 100% is because I think that there is at least a slight chance she'll end out with Chad. Of course this is more of a personal hunch than it is a supportable theory.

[shinigami-butterfly]

Orihime with Chad?? I'd preferred Ulquiorra. But currently, if Orihime is going to be with anyone it's going to be Ichigo, I mean, she wanted to love him for 5 lifetimes, besides, Ichigo is also showing feelings for Orihime

[Avalon]

Ichigo cannot die a virgin.
Hahahahaha. Watch him.

[lohshadow91]

Simple Answer: Rukia

I think it should be Rukia, because whenever she's around - she gives Ichi' strength .. whereas Orihime, she can't provide the same kind of help that Rukia can *-)

[Neko Bam]

I like both Orihime and Rukia but only one can have Ichigo.

Says who:winking56 ?

[Undying]

Hahahahaha. Watch him.
He will not die a virgin. He had two close calls with Yoruichi and Matsumoto (which were all spurned by uncontrollable circumstances), and now he has a situation with dear Orihime-chwan. Just watch him.
Simple Answer: Rukia

I think it should be Rukia, because whenever she's around - she gives Ichi' strength .. whereas Orihime, she can't provide the same kind of help that Rukia can *-)
You obviously are heavily misinformed.

[nixe]

itchigo +orihemi =happy itchigo hes liked her from the start and now shes sTARTING 2 LIKE HIM:biggrinlo :Domo :musak: :headbang