"Bleach" Author Draws Gorillaz Members for 10th Anniversary

Tite Kubo also writes dedication to band for singles collection release in Japan

Japanese record company EMI Japan has decided to commission Bleach author Tite Kubo's unique drawing style to celebrate the tenth anniversary of Gorillaz by having him illustrate the band members for the Japanese release of "The Singles Collection 2001-2011" by the group last month in Japan. He has also penned his thoughts on debuting "Bleach" at the same time the group launched that Spring.

 

The impact from "Clint Eastwood" still lingers 10 years on.

In the same year I started to draw my current work, Gorillaz released the 1st album. 
For these 10 years, Gorillaz have remained very special to me. 
They will continue to do so for the next 10.

Before the next 10 years begin, I need to listen to this album.

Thanks Gorillaz. All the best for the next 10 years.

Tite Kubo


Gorillaz Tite Kubo



via EMI Japan


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oh sweet Jesus!!!!!!!! that is epic
oh kubo you so cool
The Gorillaz in Japan? That would be epic :3
He's hot! Too bad Bleach sucks.
Meh. That's your opinion.
I would very much like to hear the argument for the current story arc being good.
You have a REALLY short sighted assessment of a series and already have shown your immaturity. I have rarely read a manga that is that long running that consistently had great story arcs.
I've read a veritable truck load of manga that far surpass Bleach. The story is not its strong point, but the character designs are very nice.
Don't be hating Bro..... lol
Yea, this is what I thought before I sat down and watched all the current episodes from 1 to 3xx.
lol'ed here
Dude that is so awesome!
Bomb Diggity.

I like Bleach but I like Gorillaz even more!
who wears sunglasses at night?
The same reason Cyclops from the X-Men does: so his troll-beams don't hit random passerby.
Tite Kubo is a fellow Gorillaz fan? Awesome multiplier x7.
Russel, Murdoc, 2D, and Noodle drawn as Shinigami? Awesome multiplier x77.
The fact that we're both rockin' the soul-patch (even though his is WEAK)? Awesome multiplier x777.
Yeah, he is. Dude, he names the show after Nirvana.
He draws epic characters, loves all the good bands and rocks his shades. You can't not call him awesome.
OMG!!!! THAT LOOKS SOOOOO COOL *><*
It's been 10 years already, I'm getting old. lol
Wow, Tite Kubo still looks so young after all these years.
Cool shades bro
Kubo rocks. :]
This news has the word epic written all over it.
thats awesome
Awesome background Kubo!
ikr

It's so detailed.
That's hella tight!
Woooahh. Epic art to be expected.

Good thing Kubo doesn't have to write anything or draw backgrounds.
Where's Noodles?
I think the name is "Noodle" and she's on the far right.

My general comment:
Cool + cooler = FROZEN (like Tousen? =_=)
That's really cool. I love his art style~ (One of the reasons I read Bleach, mostly I won't read a manga if I don't like the art.)
I wish I could share this article on FB & other sites

Kubo really gotta know how to develop characters instead of making new ones, owh well still waiting for him to do so.
That is cool~ Good job, Kubo~
>"author Tite Kubo's unique drawing style"
I laughed so hard, although it's true, I doubt there exists a manga artist that hates backgrounds as much as Kubo.
As for anyone who enjoys the manga, enjoy your blank pages with a few lines
Look at that luscious "air" in the background! He worked so hard to capture that unique feeling of blank space!
THey commision him ey.. I wonder how much..

I do like Kubo sensei's style and he actually made his own clothing line . I wonder how that is doing. and i always see him with shades man..
that is sooo awesome!!!!
10 years go's by fast
soooo kewl! :3
That is just so awesome!
awesomeXD!!
This is pure awesomenessXD
omg i love it thats so awesome !!!
he sucks at drawing....even with bleach...
Either you're being a Troll, being sarcastic or you have no idea what the hell you're talking about and should just stfu...
That looks awesome.
kubo rocks my world i swear, this is awesomeXD
Kubo you love Gorillaz my respect for you has risen
that is amazing o.o
Tite Kubo knows how to make a gift special
i love this band
Kubo is a legend!
This is cool...but Noodle looks like a dude. :/