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There is this one certain character in the DC Universe who is known for his witty behavior and villainous charm that can make anyone guess he has parallels withBleach’sAizen, for one certain reason! It is Reverse Flash we are talking about, also known as Eobard Thawne.
He is considered a supervillain in the DC universe, whose bloodlust for his archnemesis, the Fastest Man Alive, Barry Allen, aka The Flash, certainly knows no bounds. With a genius-level intellect and mastery over time manipulation, Reverse Flash has always been pushing his limits in his pursuit of vengeance, much like Aizen’s cunning and ruthless tactics in his quest for power.
But there was one particular scene fromJustice League: The Flashpoint Paradoxthat took the curtain off this debate and showed why Aizen and Reverse Flash are often called so similar. The scene itself is enough proof to make the non-believers go silent!
Reverse Flash’s uncanny similarity to Aizen!
The chilling phrase uttered by Reverse Flash inJustice League: The Flashpoint Paradoxsends shivers down the spine, eerily resembling Aizen’s mastermind sense of planning everything way ahead of its time. The scene in question is when Thawne shocks Flash by revealing himself to be a part of one of his most intimate moments, which makes Barry completely stunned and betrayed.
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Thawne’s devious smile and his monotone calm voice when he said, “It was me, Barry“, intensified the nervousness of the scene by a couple of degrees. So, naturally, thiscan be closely compared to Aizen’s masterplans, which highlights both as the best in the manipulative arts that thrive upon others’ vulnerabilities.
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This dark humor twist scene inJustice League: The Flashpoint Paradoxseries seems like it was directly inspired by that infamous line spoken by Aizen,“It’s all a part of my plan.”Both scenarios prove their intellectual prowess and show why they are better than any other deceiver by a significant margin.
However, Aizen is still in his own league
With all that being said, one can argue that Aizen’s skill in manipulation still remains unmatched, securing his position as the greatest. His intricate plans span for centuries anddemonstrate unparalleled strategic brilliance, like that seen in orchestrating the Quincy massacre, manipulating Ichigo’s heritage, and exploiting Orihime’s abilities.
In contrast, Reverse Flash does better as just an antagonist. His actions are merely cunning and filled with dark humor that stems from his petty revenge and jealousy towards Barry Allen. Wherein, Aizen’s motivation shows a desire so strong thatconstantly pushes him to even become God!
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Reverse Flash is good and all when it comes to temporary manipulation, but Aizen does much more than that simple act of time modification. The complexity he holds in creating his webs of lies, through manipulating emotions, loyalty, and friendship, is truly ominous. Reverse Flash may be strong but he is still just a petty “hater”, whereas Aizen’s actions serve a larger, more profound purpose.
Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradoxis available to watch onMax, andBleachis available to watch onCrunchyroll.
Diganta Mondal
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Diganta Mondal is an avid Content Writer at Fandomwire, specializing in anime and pop culture-related stuff. With over 600 published articles, he boasts his knowledge on this beloved media and strives to connect with fellow anime enthusiasts all across the globe.Despite having a non-journalism educational background, his love for shows like Vinland Saga, Violet Evergarden, and other Naoki Urasawa works constantly inspires him to share informative news, theories, and recommendations on almost all anime genres, aiming to create a shared platform for nerdy discussions.
