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BLEACH" author Taito Kubo draws Sosuke Aizen, who stands shoulder-to-shoulder with "Loki.

 Marvel Studios' drama series "Loki" is being distributed exclusively on Disney+, Disney's official video distribution service. The fourth episode, which begins the second half of the series, is about to be streamed. A special visual of Sousuke Aizen and Loki (played by Tom Hiddleston), drawn by Kubo Taito, the author of the popular manga "BLEACH," has been released.


Sousuke Aizen (left) and Loki (right) are wearing fearless smiles with "a sense of betrayal" (C) 2021 Marvel

Sousuke Aizen (left) and Loki (right) are wearing fearless smiles with "a sense of betrayal" (C) 2021 Marvel


 Loki, one of the most popular villains in Marvel Studios' series, is the brother-in-law of Thor (played by Chris Hemsworth). Jealous of his brother Thor, the heir to the throne, Loki begins to target the throne of Asgard, the home of the brothers, and in "The Avengers" (2012), he stands as an enemy of Iron Man and his men. He has since used lies and "treachery" to subvert the heroes in a variety of films.

 While he has done his share of misdeeds, he has also repeatedly screwed up, and at times, his actions have reminded us of the bond between brothers and the love between family members. He is the type of "villain" who always "betrays" the audience and is loved by them as a result.

 Sousuke Aizen, on the other hand, is also a villain in "Bleach." He first appears in "Bleach" as the fifth leader of the 13th Squadron, which is responsible for protecting the Seireitei, the center of the Corpse Realm (Soul Society) where the story takes place. At first, he is a gentle and kind man who is trusted by those around him, but it turns out that he has been sharpening his rebellious blade for many years and has been working in the dark to fulfill his great ambition of "standing in heaven. ".

 Sousuke Aizen also had many unreadable words and deeds, and he also confounded the people around him, including Ichigo Kurosaki, the main character of the story. However, he is portrayed as a character with a complex inner life, as seen in Ichigo's comment "There was nothing but loneliness in his sword" during a battle, and he has even been ranked high in popularity polls. He is also a beloved villain who has left a strong impression on readers.

 Kubo commented on the special visual, "It's been a while since I've drawn Aizome! he commented. This summer marks the 20th anniversary of the serialization of "BLEACH," and many anniversary projects are underway, including the official fan club "Klub Outside" by Taito Kubo, and the first exhibition of original artwork is scheduled to be held in December.

 The drama series "Loki," which will begin in the second half of the year, tells the story of Loki after he has escaped from the hands of the Avengers.

 Loki escapes through time and space and is captured by the TVA (Time Mutation Authority), a mysterious organization that claims to be "protecting the flow of time. In order to free himself, Loki decides to cooperate in a mission to capture a dangerous "time criminal" who has plunged the world into chaos in various eras. Another Loki, Sylvie (played by Sofia Di Martino), also appears, and the unpredictability of the story continues.

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Loki (played by Tom Hiddleston). Marvel Studios drama series 3rd “Loki” now available on Disney Plus (C) 2021 Marvel

Loki (played by Tom Hiddleston). Marvel Studios drama series 3rd “Loki” now available on Disney Plus (C) 2021 Marvel


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