TV / Fall 2004
Bleach
The story
Synopsis
Ichigo Kurosaki is a seemingly ordinary teenager whose life changes after a violent encounter with a malevolent spirit and a chance meeting with a Soul Reaper named Rukia. When he accepts responsibility that grants him Soul Reaper abilities, he must begin protecting his town from otherworldly threats. He’s soon joined by friends Orihime, Chad, and Uryuu eac…
Characters
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Kurosaki, Ichigo
Main | Japanese VA: Matsuoka, Yuki
Urahara, Kisuke
Supporting | Japanese VA: Miki, Shinichiro
Zaraki, Kenpachi
Supporting | Japanese VA: Tachiki, Fumihiko
Aizen, Sousuke
Supporting | Japanese VA: Hayami, Show
Kuchiki, Rukia
Main | Japanese VA: Orikasa, Fumiko
Ulquiorra Cifer
Supporting | Japanese VA: Namikawa, Daisuke
Relations
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Bleach: Sennen Kessen-hen
Sequel | 2022
Bleach Movie 1: Memories of Nobody
Side Story
Bleach Movie 4: Jigoku-hen
Side Story
Staff
Meet the people behind Bleach.
Abe, Noriyuki
Director, Episode Director, Storyboard
Kubo, Tite
Original Creator
Kida, Tsuyoshi
Script, Series Composition
Shimoyama, Kento
Script, Series Composition
Sogo, Masashi
Script, Series Composition
Aoki, Shunji
Producer
Latest Episodes
Recent episodes from Bleach.
Episode 12: A Gentle Right Arm
Aired Dec 21, 2004
Episode 11: The Legendary Quincy
Aired Dec 14, 2004
Episode 10: Assault on Trip at Sacred Ground!
Aired Dec 7, 2004
Episode 9: Unbeatable Enemy
Aired Nov 30, 2004
Episode 8: June 17, Memories in the Rain
Aired Nov 23, 2004
Episode 7: Greetings from a Stuffed Lion
Aired Nov 16, 2004
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Bleach episode guide
366 tracked episodes
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