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Bleach

  • TV Series
  • 2004–2023
  • TV-14
  • 24m
IMDb RATING
8.2/10
82K
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POPULARITY
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Bleach (2004)
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AnimeShōnenSupernatural FantasyTeen FantasyActionAdventureAnimationFantasy

High school student Ichigo Kurosaki, who has the ability to see ghosts, gains soul reaper powers from Rukia Kuchiki and sets out to save the world from "Hollows".High school student Ichigo Kurosaki, who has the ability to see ghosts, gains soul reaper powers from Rukia Kuchiki and sets out to save the world from "Hollows".High school student Ichigo Kurosaki, who has the ability to see ghosts, gains soul reaper powers from Rukia Kuchiki and sets out to save the world from "Hollows".

  • Creator
    • Tite Kubo
  • Stars
    • Johnny Yong Bosch
    • Michelle Ruff
    • Stephanie Sheh
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.2/10
    82K
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    491
    13
    • Creator
      • Tite Kubo
    • Stars
      • Johnny Yong Bosch
      • Michelle Ruff
      • Stephanie Sheh
    • 141User reviews
    • 18Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 8 nominations total

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    Johnny Yong Bosch
    Johnny Yong Bosch
    • Ichigo Kurosaki…
    • 2004–2012
    Michelle Ruff
    Michelle Ruff
    • Rukia Kuchiki…
    • 2004–2012
    Stephanie Sheh
    Stephanie Sheh
    • Orihime Inoue…
    • 2004–2012
    Jamieson Price
    Jamieson Price
    • Yasutora 'Chad' Sado…
    • 2004–2012
    Steve Prince
    Steve Prince
    • Uryu Ishida…
    • 2004–2012
    Wally Wingert
    Wally Wingert
    • Renji Abarai…
    • 2004–2012
    Kirk Thornton
    Kirk Thornton
    • Narrator…
    • 2004–2011
    Steve Staley
    Steve Staley
    • Toshiro Hitsugaya…
    • 2005–2012
    Wendee Lee
    Wendee Lee
    • Yoruichi Shihoin…
    • 2004–2012
    Masakazu Morita
    Masakazu Morita
    • Ichigo Kurosaki…
    • 2004–2012
    Kate Higgins
    Kate Higgins
    • Retsu Unohana…
    • 2004–2012
    Megan Hollingshead
    Megan Hollingshead
    • Rangiku Matsumoto…
    • 2005–2012
    Dan Woren
    Dan Woren
    • Byakuya Kuchiki…
    • 2005–2012
    Fumiko Orikasa
    Fumiko Orikasa
    • Rukia Kuchiki…
    • 2004–2012
    Karen Strassman
    Karen Strassman
    • Soifon…
    • 2005–2012
    Neil Kaplan
    Neil Kaplan
    • Genryusai Shigekuni Yamamoto…
    • 2005–2012
    Julie Ann Taylor
    • Ririn…
    • 2006–2012
    Patrick Seitz
    Patrick Seitz
    • Isshin Kurosaki…
    • 2004–2012
    • Creator
      • Tite Kubo
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    9djalildjodjo

    My advice

    If you are looking to enjoy anime you should watch it without Filler.
    10ryder_78

    Normally I Don't Watch Animes Or Cartoons But Bleach Really Got Me Hooked

    Okay let's get the facts straight.

    I noticed the rating for Bleach is 8.8/10. I'm adding my own comment here in an attempt to get that beyond 9.

    For starters, I'm 29 years old, male and was never an anime or cartoon fan. Throughout my teenage years, I've only got hooked to Dragonball Z(15-18 years). That's it. Gundam Seed did appealed to me once in a while but I was totally not into anime for almost more than a decade. I suppose I got matured and that these kiddies stuff are waay past my time and not my type anymore. Damn I was wrong when I incidentally stumbled onto Bleach one day while changing through channels on TV. I was transported to my childhood days just after watching 2 episodes and instantly got hooked to the series like an eager blood-sucking leech.

    It is wonderful to live in a fantasy world and that is the reason Bleach is so watchable. The excellent scripted storyline and wonderful varied characters will bring out the child in every man or woman. Watching the character of Ichigo develops from a normal kid to one that has super-natural powers is a rewarding journey, not to mention his what-you-call-that powerful 'bankai' that enables him to prevail in most of his battles with other powerful villains. The ups and downs throughout the journey from resisting turning into a hollow to becoming a shinigami had made this series so much enjoyable to watch. Coupled with his allies, from the cute little girl who can summon cute little angels to the cool-looking bloke with his deadly bow and arrows, and not to mention the powerful and indestructible Byakuya(did I spell that correctly?). Man talking about that guy. I saw him taking down Ichigo in one chapter without much effort at all along the alley on one fateful night which he took Rukia to Soul Society with him after that, leaving Ichigo as good as dead. I then thought to myself, how the hell is Ichigo going to bring his level up to that of Byakuya's if he were to match his powers and to save Rukia from the gallows? Anticipating what's going to happen next, the show ended. booo... Wait till the next episode comes by. duh.... See? The level of addiction is high as every time you anticipate the twists and turns of the story 30 minutes had passed.

    Great stuff. Highly recommended even for age 30+ and above.
    10evilyoshifan

    Bleach is amazing.

    I can't remember when I started watching Bleach, I was suddenly hooked. I started at like, episode 30 and had no clue what was going on. After about two episodes, I decided to watch them online in a English sub-titled version. I'm not a fan of English dubs, either. I watch Bleach all the time, it's really addicting Bleach is about this kid, Ichigo. 15, currently in High-School. He's been able to see ghosts ever since he could remember. Rukia, a death-god suddenly appears one day. She gets wounded trying to protect Ichigo and transfers most of her power to him.

    It has a lot of action, comedy, and a bit of drama. Great show for teenagers, or even older than that.
    10shiznox_the_official_gar

    10. Why? Read Below.

    Every anime has flaws, but when the flaws over-weigh the anime, it becomes a problem.

    As for Bleach, I don't feel that it's going to happen any time soon. Sure, Bleach has some flaws, but overall this anime is satisfying. It has comedy, action, drama, and above all, intriguing weirdness that only this anime can provide.

    I want to make this clear. It doesn't make sense when you start judging an anime by its fillers only. Hence the word 'FILLER'.

    Bleach is not for everyone. Some call it 'overrated'. That doesn't matter. If you genuinely enjoy Bleach, stick with it like a true fan, and you won't regret it.

    I'm rating it 10 'cause I'm a hardcore fan. Screw the flaws. If it has me coming back for more, they have got to be doing something right.
    10alannon19

    Action, redefined

    For anyone who enjoys action anime, this is the stuff to watch. Bleach revolves around Kurosaki Ichigo, a regular always-grouchy high-schooler who for some strange reason is able to see the souls of the dead around him. Although they are not usually dangerous, there are some called 'hollows' that aim to eat the regular ones, and on one fateful night, his entire family is put in danger by them. A death god, Kuchiki Rukia, happens to be there to battle these creatures, and after a dangerous mistake she is forced to give her powers to Ichigo in order to defeat the monster.

    Henceforth, Ichigo has to take over her duties as a death god, protecting good spirits and other humans from hollows. The action in this series is stylish and fast paced, and the story line has you wanting more almost every episode. Ichigo is funny because of his ever-grouchy personality, and his friends are just as hilarious in their own way.

    If you watch any anime at all this year, make Bleach number 1 on that list.

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    • Trivia
      Bleach was created because Tite Kubo wanted to draw kimono-wearing shinigami, so he drew the character of Rukia Kuchiki, making her the first character to be drawn as well as the first character to appear in the series.
    • Quotes

      Zangetsu: [looking up at the sky; thinking] Ichigo... do you know how I hate rain? And it rains in this world, too. If your heart is troubled, the skies will become cloudy. If you grieve, it will rain ever so easily.

      [pause]

      Zangetsu: I wonder if you can understand... the fear of being rained on in this lonely world... To stop that rain, I shall lend you any strength, any power. If you just have faith in me, I will not allow any rain to fall upon this world.

      [speaking out loud]

      Zangetsu: Trust me, Ichigo. As long as I am here, you'll never fight alone.

    • Connections
      Featured in AMV Hell 3: The Motion Picture (2005)
    • Soundtracks
      *~Asuterisuku~*
      [Opening theme]

      Lyrics by Orange Range

      Music by: Orange Range

      Performed by Orange Range

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    • Release date
      • September 9, 2006 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Japan
    • Official sites
      • Studio Pierrot (Japan)
      • TV Tokyo (Japan)
    • Language
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • Sứ Mệnh Thần Chết
    • Production companies
      • TV Tokyo
      • Dentsu
      • Pierrot
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    • Runtime
      24 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital

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