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Wish to Buy Bleach Clothes, But Cannot find it in Stores

Kubo said that he came up with the characters' clothes by putting the characters in the clothes he wish he could buy, but can't find in stores.

Ichigo - considerate and thoughtful - strength and weakness too

Kubo was asked about Ichigo's greatest strength and weakness, he answered that "Ichigo's strength is that he is always considerate and thoughtful. He always thinks about other people's needs. That is a great strength, but it's also his greatest weakness, because worrying about his friends puts him in danger too, sometimes."

Bleach - Believe in your talent - Enjoy what you have created

This was his advice for anyone who wants to become a mangaka.