Bleach (Japanese: ブリーチ, Hepburn: Burīchi) stands as a global phenomenon and a member of the legendary "Big Three" that dominated the shonen landscape for over a decade. Created by Tite Kubo, the series is celebrated for its high-fashion sensibilities, urban "cool" aesthetic, and some of the most distinctive power systems in manga history. Known for its sharp, cinematic paneling and philosophical undertones, it remains a pillar of Weekly Shōnen Jump’s golden era.

The saga revolves around Ichigo Kurosaki, a prickly high schooler with the uncanny ability to communicate with the dead. His world expands into the supernatural when he encounters Rukia Kuchiki, a Soul Reaper from the afterlife. In a moment of crisis, Ichigo absorbs Rukia's powers to protect his family from a Hollow—a corrupted soul that preys on the living. Now serving as a Substitute Soul Reaper, Ichigo must balance his life as a student with his duties in the spiritual realm, eventually uncovering a web of betrayal that threatens the balance between the human world and the Soul Society.

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