Bleach

Bleach is a popular anime and manga series created by Tite Kubo, centered around the adventures of Ichigo Kurosaki, a high school student with the ability to see ghosts. His life takes a dramatic turn when he encounters Rukia Kuchiki, a Soul Reaper tasked with defending the living world from evil spirits known as Hollows. After a confrontation with a Hollow, Rukia is injured and, in a desperate attempt to save Ichigo's family, transfers her powers to him, allowing Ichigo to become a Soul Reaper.

As Ichigo grapples with his new responsibilities, he discovers the existence of the Soul Society, the realm where souls reside after death. He learns about the duties of Soul Reapers, who maintain the balance between the living world and the afterlife, and must confront various threats, including rogue Soul Reapers and powerful Hollows. Throughout his journey, Ichigo is joined by a diverse cast of characters, including fellow Soul Reapers, friends from his school, and allies from the Soul Society.

Bleach is known for its dynamic action sequences, intricate battles, and a deep lore that explores themes of duty, friendship, and the nature of life and death. The series features a unique power system based on spiritual energy and swordsmanship, with each character possessing distinct abilities and fighting styles.

The series originally ran from 2001 to 2016 and has been adapted into multiple anime seasons, films, and spin-offs. It has garnered a massive fanbase and is considered one of the "Big Three" shonen anime alongside Naruto and One Piece, influencing the anime and manga landscape significantly. In 2021, the long-awaited continuation of the anime, "Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War," was released, adapting the final arc of the manga.