There is no doubt that anime’s influence spreads across all the corners of the world, as evidenced by shows such as Naruto, Dragon Ball, and One Piece and how they inspired a whole generation.
While you see anime references in many movies and TV shows or quite often from celebrities, recently, a reference was made to Bleach anime in Young Thug’s trial. So, what was that anime reference they made during the rapper’s trial?
Young Thug, the Atlanta-based rapper, was recently charged with violating the RICO Act and seven other charges. During one of his recent trial sessions, an attorney named Angela D’Williams made a reference to the Bleach anime and how their presence in the court was like fillers to the jury.Β
Explained: Why Was There A Bleach Anime Reference in Young Thug’s Trial?
Anime fans are no strangers to long-running anime shows and how they usually are filled to the brink with fillers. While you wouldn’t expect everyone to watch them, most people do.
Recently, Young Thug, the famous American rapper known for his albums So Much Fun and singles, Go Crazy, has been charged with violating the RICO (Racketeering Influenced and Corrupt Organizations) Act and a few other like possession of a firearm.
It has been in the headlines for a while but never received such massive attention in the short span, and that is attributed to the Bleach reference made by an attorney who might be an anime fan.
During the trial, Angela D’Williams, the defendant, Rodalius Ryan’s attorney, brought up parallels between the case and fillers of Bleach anime, referencing how they are just as insignificant to the jury.
She referred to the Bounts, one of the series’ antagonists, who are rarely given importance despite their potential. In the anime, Bounts appear during seasons 4 and 5 and stay relevant for a while.
Later in the story, however, they are nowhere to be seen, making their characters just like fillers between canon episodes. It was clearly an implication that D’Williams and her client were not being given significance in the trial.
There certainly was a better way to convey the message because the jury would most likely have felt it an unnecessary reference, but nonetheless, she turned quite a few heads from the people on social media.
How Did People React to D’Williams’ Bleach Reference?
Anime has massive fandom, especially for the big three (One Piece, Naruto, and Bleach). So, finding a reference to one of their favorites in a random trial would certainly make them feel elated.
Once the video went viral, fans took to social media and addressed how they were surprised to learn that an attorney would use such a comical reference on a serious occasion.
While some pointed out that the timing could have been better and felt embarrassed, others appreciated her reference and made their judgments concerning the Young Thug’s future.
Here are a few notable reactions from X users:
For reference, Bleach is one of the most popular anime shows around, based on Tite Kubo’s successful manga, and despite being on a hiatus for so long, it is currently in the final arc.
So, what did you think about this anime reference in Young Thug’s trial? Was it funny or embarrassing?
