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Bleach 2004

★ 8.4/10 · 2,175 votes TV-14 Action & AdventureAnimationSci-Fi & Fantasy 2 seasons · 419 eps Returning Series
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What is Bleach?

Bleach is a Japanese anime television series based on the manga series created by Tite Kubo. Produced by Studio Pierrot and directed by Noriyuki Abe, the program follows the life of a high school student named Ichigo Kurosaki.

Type
TV series
Year
2004
Status
Returning Series
Episodes
419
Runtime
24 minutes
First aired
Oct 5, 2004
Last aired
Dec 29, 2024
Original language
JA
Origin
JP
Networks
TV Tokyo, TV Aichi, TVQ, TV Osaka
Genres
Action & Adventure, Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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Overview

Bleach is a Japanese anime television series based on the manga series created by Tite Kubo. Produced by Studio Pierrot and directed by Noriyuki Abe, the program follows the life of a high school student named Ichigo Kurosaki. For as long as he can remember, Ichigo has possessed the ability to see ghosts. His life changes forever after he meets Rukia, a Soul Reaper tasked with battling evil spirits known as Hollows. Following this encounter, Ichigo gains a newfound wealth of spiritual energy and discovers his true calling to protect both the living and the dead from evil. The original television series aired from 2004 to 2012. The series features voice performances from actors including Johnny Yong Bosch, Michelle Ruff, Stephanie Sheh, and Jamieson Price. The franchise has continued to expand, with the Thousand-Year Blood War arc serving as a later addition to the saga. Viewers can currently access the show through various streaming platforms such as Netflix, Prime Video, and Disney+.

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Should you watch it?

“A teenager gains the power of a Soul Reaper to protect spirits from malevolent entities.”

Reasons to watch
  • engaging premise
  • supernatural combat
Keep in mind
  • lengthy series commitment

Watch it if you enjoy supernatural action series involving spirit guardians.

The series contains fantasy violence and themes involving spirits and the afterlife.

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Season 1 · 366 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →
Season 2 · 41 episodes

Frequently asked questions

What is the series about?

It follows Ichigo Kurosaki, who gains the powers of a Soul Reaper to battle evil spirits called Hollows.

Who created the series?

The series is based on the manga created by Tite Kubo.

What genre is the show?

Bleach is an anime series categorized as shonen.

Is it based on a manga?

Yes, the television series is adapted from the manga series of the same name by Tite Kubo.

When was the original series released?

The television series originally aired between 2004 and 2012.