BLEACH (Japanese: ブリーチ, Hepburn: Burīchi) is a titan of the shonen genre and a defining work of creator Tite Kubo. As a core member of the "Big Three," it set the standard for supernatural action with its sleek, urban-influenced art and a sophisticated power system rooted in the "Zanpakuto." The series is uniquely recognized for its blend of traditional Japanese mythology and modern streetwear aesthetics, creating a world where every battle is a clash of both steel and philosophy.

The narrative centers on Ichigo Kurosaki, whose life as a medium for the restless dead is turned upside down by an encounter with Rukia Kuchiki. When a monstrous Hollow threatens his home, Ichigo takes the desperate leap of becoming a Substitute Soul Reaper to save his loved ones. This act of defiance pulls him into the intricate, often cold politics of the Soul Society. From rescuing comrades to facing the god-like ambition of traitorous captains, Ichigo must hone his spiritual pressure to protect the thin veil separating life from death.

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