Written and illustrated by Tite Kubo, Bleach (Japanese: ブリーチ, Hepburn: Burīchi) is a masterclass in style and action. From 2001 to 2016, Kubo enchanted readers with his poetic narrative style and the iconic "Bankai" transformations. The series explores themes of duty, protection, and the weight of the soul, all while maintaining a gritty, modern edge that separates it from its fantasy contemporaries.

The story follows Ichigo Kurosaki, who is thrust into the role of a spiritual guardian after an accidental power transfer from the Soul Reaper Rukia Kuchiki. Armed with a massive Zanpakuto (Soul-Cutter Sword), Ichigo battles the monstrous Hollows that haunt his town. However, his actions draw the attention of the Soul Society, the governing body of the afterlife. What begins as a mission to save a friend soon spirals into a war for survival against the manipulative genius Sosuke Aizen, forcing Ichigo to master his inner darkness to protect those he loves.

Alternative Names by Language
ブリーチ / Bleach / Блич / بليتش / บลีช / 死神 / 死神 / 블리치 / బ్లీచ్ / ப்ளீச்