Bleach starts with Ichigo being a grounded Soul Reaper. He goes on to acquire powers from every group—Shinigami, Hollow, Quincy, and Fullbringer. Every iteration of power brings in some excitement, but the more we layer it, the more Ichigo becomes a player who is mere plot convenience.
Secondary characters are relegated to a mere backdrop, in turn making complex battles lose their sheen. The whole power scaling acts against the story strategy and soul on a larger scale here.
