Eh, Naruto himself i've always enjoyed because he's pulled off the persistent underdog schtick well. Ichigo always bothered me, however, but in Bleach's case he's surrounded with tons of interesting characters (Urahara, Uryuu, Yoruichi, Hitsugaya, Rangiku, Soi Fon, Mayuri and Nemu, Zaraki, Renji, Byakuya, Nel, etc). The Gotei 13 and their allies are all quite well-drawn
I have many issues with Bleach (notably how radically the series departed from its original precept and how the fight against Aizen took for fucking ever and how Ichigo is completely unlikable), but the series shines through in terms of characters and mythos (backstory and mechanics of how powers work)
Should do a big three comparison thread at some point. Each has strengths and weaknesses (though i'm heavily biased towards one)
Monster Hunter: pissing me off since 2010.
