Something I'm really confused about, is that since Kubo hyped platonic IR bond so much and always want them side by side, why not just make them romantic? It'd be so much easier, and he talks about them like they are soulmates.
I'd want Kubo to talk about IH like that too, since they got married and will grow old together. I'm not saying he should push down IR, but why can't IH be inseparable too? It's like Rukia is his most important bond but he married Orihime still. Doesn't mean he doesn't care for her, just that she's his second girl.
Honestly IR reminds me of SNS in this case, because their bond was really strong but in the end it wasn't romantic. I'd say NS is a lot stronger than IH though, yet IH is still stronger than NH, haha. x) I do think SNS is the strongest and most important bond in the Naruverse, but I don't think NS is weak in comparison, not like IR/IH.
I know my comments kind of shift back and forth pro/anti ending, but I'm really conflicted about it. I believe IH was planned, but I think the development should've been even tighter and more obvious.
Edited by sushi., 20 August 2016 - 07:35 PM.