Written and illustrated by Tite Kubo, BLEACH (Japanese: ブリーチ, Hepburn: Burīchi) is a masterpiece of stylized action that dominated the manga industry for over a decade. It is renowned for its iconic "Bankai" transformations and Kubo’s poetic approach to character motivations and chapter titles. The series explores profound themes of identity, the weight of one's heart, and the courage required to stand against a predetermined fate.

The story follows Ichigo Kurosaki, a teenager whose orange hair and fierce attitude hide a deep-seated desire to protect others. After assuming the mantle of a Soul Reaper, Ichigo is forced to leave his normal life behind to battle the corrupted spirits known as Hollows. His journey takes him to the heart of the Soul Society, a sprawling afterlife modeled after feudal Japan, where he challenges the rigid laws of the Shinigami. As ancient enemies resurface and hidden truths about his own lineage come to light, Ichigo must decide what he is truly fighting for in a war that spans dimensions.

Alternative Names and Titles
BLEACH / ブリーチ / Блич / บลีช เทพมรณะ / 死神 / 블리치 / Buriichi / Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War