Bleach
BLEACH - ブリーチ -
Genres
- Action
- Adventure
- Supernatural
Tags
all 23- ActionSwordplay96
- FantasySuper Power94
- DemographicShounen94
- UniverseAfterlife89
- TraitsGhost87
- Main CastMale Protagonist85
- FantasyExorcism80
- TraitsDemons80
- UniverseUrban Fantasy79
- Main CastEnsemble Cast73
- SceneSchool60
- TraitsKuudere50
- OtherLanguage Barrier48
- TraitsTanned Skin47
- TraitsNinja47
- TraitsTomboy42
- TimeAchronological Order40
- TraitsCentaur38
- Sci-FiTime Manipulation37
- ActionGuns20
- ActionSpearplay20
- TraitsTsundere20
- TraitsDisability20
Genres: Action, Adventure, Supernatural. Tags: Swordplay, Super Power, Shounen, Afterlife, Ghost, Male Protagonist, Exorcism, Demons, Urban Fantasy, Ensemble Cast, School, Kuudere.
#740
Ranked
#35
Popularity
83.2K
Favorites
453.5K
Members
#1
This Season
Popular TV
#4
This Season
Rated TV
#46
All Time
Popular TV
#402
All Time
Rated TV
Episode Progress
Complete366 / 366 episodes aired
All 366 episodes available on Bilibili TV, Disney Plus, Hulu, Netflix, Star+, YouTube
- Premiered
- Fall 2004
- Aired
- Oct 5, 2004 – Mar 27, 2012
- Broadcast
- Tuesday · 18:00:00
- Duration
- 24 min
- Time to Complete
- 146h 24m
- Rating
- PG - Children
- Studio
- Studio Pierrot
Alternative Titles
jaBLEACH - ブリーチ -
en'בליץ
thเทพมรณะ
arبليتش
ruБлич
jaブリーチ
Synopsis
Ichigo Kurosaki is an ordinary high schooler—until his family is attacked by a Hollow, a corrupt spirit that seeks to devour human souls. It is then that he meets a Soul Reaper named Rukia Kuchiki, who gets injured while protecting Ichigo's family from the assailant. To save his family, Ichigo accepts Rukia's offer of taking her powers and becomes a Soul Reaper as a result. However, as Rukia is unable to regain her powers, Ichigo is given the daunting task of hunting down the Hollows that plague their town. However, he is not alone in his fight, as he is later joined by his friends—classmates Orihime Inoue, Yasutora Sado, and Uryuu Ishida—who each have their own unique abilities. As Ichigo and his comrades get used to their new duties and support each other on and off the battlefield, the young Soul Reaper soon learns that the Hollows are not the only real threat to the human world. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Synopsis
Bleach adapts the first 54 volumes of Tite Kubo's manga series of the same name. In addition, 4 anime-original arcs were broadcast in-between and during the adaptations of original arcs of the manga.
Where to Watch
Trailer
Franchise Timeline
Bleach is entry 1 of 5 in the Bleach watch order — the first entry in this franchise's main story.
Franchise Timeline
Bleach
Side Stories
Essential·Core entries only — skip filler and side content
- BleachSeason 12004
- Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood WarSeason 22022
- Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War - The SeparationSeason 32023
- Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War - The ConflictSeason 42024
- Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War - The CalamitySeason 52026
Complete·Everything including OVAs, specials & side stories
- Bleach2004
- Bleach: Memories in the RainOptional SPECIAL2004
- Bleach: 13 Court Guard Squads OmakeOptional SPECIAL2005
- Bleach: The Sealed Sword FrenzyOptional SPECIAL2006
- Bleach the Movie: Memories of NobodyOptional MOVIE2006
- Bleach the Movie: The DiamondDust RebellionOptional MOVIE2007
- Bleach: Karaburi! - Gotei 13, Food Stall Devotion!Optional OVA2008
- Bleach the Movie: Fade to BlackOptional MOVIE2008
- Bleach the Movie: Hell VerseOptional MOVIE2010
- Bleach 20th Anime AnniversaryOptional TV2024
- RapportOptional MUSIC2021
- Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Separation RecapOptional TV2023
- Monochrome (2024)Optional MUSIC2024
Platform Scores
MAL
7.99
AniList
79 / 100
Kitsu
77 / 100
AniList Trend
2,014
Episode Guide
Aired so far: 366 / 366
Main Story
366 / 366
100%
Latest Aired
Episode 366
Remaining
Fully available
Aired so far
162 filler eps
Safe to skip· ~64h 48m saved by skipping
Theme Songs
Openings
Public users tracking this
1
Mean Score
10.0
Status Breakdown
Tags
Shows how closely each tag relates to this animeShow spoiler tags15
Relations
Side Story7
Bleach the Movie: Fade to Black
Bleach the Movie: Hell Verse
Bleach the Movie: Memories of Nobody
Bleach the Movie: The DiamondDust Rebellion
Bleach: Karaburi! - Gotei 13, Food Stall Devotion!
Bleach: Memories in the Rain
Bleach: The Sealed Sword Frenzy
Recommendations
10 recommendations
Jujutsu Kaisen
Naruto Shippuden
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
Naruto
Yu Yu Hakusho: Ghost Files
One Piece
Burn the Witch
Black Clover
Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2
D.Gray-man
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes of Bleach are there?
Bleach consists of 366 episodes in total. Each episode has a runtime of approximately 24 minutes.
Is the original Bleach anime finished?
Yes, the original run of Bleach is considered finished. It aired from the fall of 2004 and concluded after its 366-episode run.
Where can I watch Bleach online?
You can stream the series on major platforms including Hulu and Netflix.
What is the premise of Bleach and who are the main characters?
Bleach follows Ichigo Kurosaki, a high schooler who becomes a Soul Reaper after meeting Kuchiki, Rukia. Along with his friends Inoue, Orihime, Abarai, Renji, and Ishida, Uryuu, Ichigo must hunt down corrupt spirits known as Hollows.
Which studio and director were responsible for Bleach?
The anime was produced by Studio Pierrot. It was directed by Abe, Noriyuki.
What anime should I watch if I like Bleach?
If you enjoy the action and supernatural themes of this series, fans often recommend watching Jujutsu Kaisen, Naruto Shippuden, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Naruto, or Yu Yu Hakusho: Ghost Files.
Is Bleach: Memories in the Rain a remake of the main series?
No, Bleach: Memories in the Rain is listed as an alternative version and a side story within the franchise. It is one of several related titles, including films like Bleach the Movie: Memories of Nobody.
What are some of the ending theme songs featured in Bleach?
The series features several notable ending themes, including "Life is Like a Boat" by Rie Fu, "Thank You!! (サンキュー!!)" by HOME MADE KAZOKU, "Houkiboshi (ほうき星)" by Younha, and "Happy People" by Skoop on Somebody.
Information
- Type
- TV
- Status
- Finished
- Country
- Japan
- Premiered
- Fall 2004
- Aired
- Oct 5, 2004 – Mar 27, 2012
- Broadcast
- Tuesday · 18:00:00
- Episodes
- 366 / 366
- Duration
- 24 min
- Time to Complete
- 146h 24m
- Rating
- PG - Children
- Studio
- Studio Pierrot
Alternative Titles
jaBLEACH - ブリーチ -
en'בליץ
thเทพมรณะ
arبليتش
ruБлич
jaブリーチ
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