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]

Episodes

39 episodes
  1. 20 Ichimaru Gin's Shadow 市丸ギンの影 22 Feb 2005
  2. 20 Ichimaru Gin's Shadow 市丸ギンの影 22 Feb 2005
  3. 19 Ichigo Becomes a Hollow! 一護、ホロウに墜ちる! 15 Feb 2005
  4. 19 Ichigo Becomes a Hollow! 一護、ホロウに墜ちる! 15 Feb 2005
  5. 18 Reclaim! The Power of the Shinigami 取り戻せ!死神の力! 8 Feb 2005
  6. 18 Reclaim! The Power of the Shinigami 取り戻せ!死神の力! 8 Feb 2005
  7. 17 Ichigo Dies! 一護、死す! 1 Feb 2005
  8. 17 Ichigo Dies! 一護、死す! 1 Feb 2005
  9. 16 The Encounter, Renji Abarai! 阿散井恋次、見参! 25 Jan 2005
  10. 16 The Encounter, Renji Abarai! 阿散井恋次、見参! 25 Jan 2005
  11. 15 Kon's Great Plan コンのウハウハ大作戦 18 Jan 2005
  12. 14 Back to Back, a Fight to the Death! 背中合わせの死闘! 11 Jan 2005
  13. 14 Back to Back, a Fight to the Death! 背中合わせの死闘! 11 Jan 2005
  14. 13 Flower and Hollow 花とホロウ 28 Dec 2004
  15. 13 Flower and Hollow 花とホロウ 28 Dec 2004
  16. 12 A Gentle Right Arm やさしい右腕 21 Dec 2004
  17. 12 A Gentle Right Arm やさしい右腕 21 Dec 2004
  18. 11 The Legendary Quincy 伝説のクインシー 14 Dec 2004
  19. 11 The Legendary Quincy 伝説のクインシー 14 Dec 2004
  20. 10 Assault on Trip at Sacred Ground! ぶらり霊場突撃の旅! 7 Dec 2004
  21. 10 Assault on Trip at Sacred Ground! ぶらり霊場突撃の旅! 7 Dec 2004
  22. 9 Unbeatable Enemy 倒せない敵 30 Nov 2004
  23. 9 Unbeatable Enemy 倒せない敵 30 Nov 2004
  24. 8 June 17, a Memory of Rain 6月17日、雨の記憶 23 Nov 2004

Characters & Staff

Aramaki, Makizou
Aramaki, Makizou
Supporting
J.B. Blanc
Father
Father
Supporting
Keijin Okuda (Japanese)
Goteitaishi
Goteitaishi
Supporting
Kyle Hebert (English)
Greendina, Nakeem
Greendina, Nakeem
Supporting
J.B. Blanc
Houzukimaru
Houzukimaru
Supporting
Vic Mignogna (English)

Information

Japanese BLEACH - ブリーチ -
Studios Studio Pierrot
Source Manga
Licensors VIZ Media
Rating 8.0
Broadcast Tuesdays at 18:00 (JST)
Aired 05 Oct 2004 – 27 Mar 2012

Last updated: 04 Sep 2026