The upcoming movie is called Bleach: Hell Chapter, right? Due to debut in December. Did anyone wonder just how Ichigo was supposed to get there? That aside, one of the themes even from the beginning has ever been "Death is not the end." Everything in this series is about how live and death is just a big cycle of rebirth - including death. Notice how Kisuke is standing there watching Ichigo. When he collapsed screaming, Kisuke was the only person who didn't run to help. It was like he knew what to expect. He was watching, observing. He even stood at a distance from Ichigo while talking as if he expected something to happen.As for Orihime's healing powers... I'm kind of curious as to whether or not they'd still work. After all, they were born as a result of Ichigo. The same with Chad's strength. If Ichigo's power is gone, wouldn't it follow that their powers would soon fizzle and disappear?And who said that Bleach can't be coming to an end? I love the series. Truly, it's my favorite, but I've heard from other folks that the series is coming to an end. Whether they are right or wrong I've no idea, but if the kid dies...[/quoteWho said that orihime and chad got their power frem ichigo? It clearly states that i came from the hyogokyoku (sp?) and their inner desires to be stronger.