Bleach

Bleach is one of the famous BIG THREE that consistently got praised by anime fans as successor of Dragon Ball. You can see the inspiration of various great anime like YYH and Saint Seiya. If you like Saint Seiya, it won't be surprising why you would like Bleach and vice versa since it has similar arc structures and stories. Even some surprise reveals are similar and the Gold Saints are the equivalent to the Captain Class Shinigami (aka. Soul Reapers). And not surprisingly the arc these foes that will become allies are introduced are considered the peak of their respective franchises. But we are getting ahead of ourselves. First I watched Bleach subbed so I will refer to Soul Reapers as Shinigami and other things will may conflict if you watch things in dub. Story Main character Ichigo Kurosaki is a high schooler who can see ghosts. One day a girl looking about his age appeared in his some weirdly dressed oddly with a Shikashuko, sandals and a sword. The first reaction he had was to kick her away surprising her since she is a Shinigami and human can't normally see them unless they have high spiritual awareness. Her name is Kuchiki Rukia and her job is to protect Ichigo's town Karakura from demonic creatures named Hollows. They are basically decreased people with grudge and couldn't properly pass on and eat human with high spiritual awareness: Spiritual Pressure aka. Reitsu. A Hollow starts attacking Ichigo's home injuring his family and Rukia who tried to protect him the last minute. Since she can't fight, the only way for Ichigo to protect everyone was for him to obtain Rukia's Shinigami powers. Thus he becomes a Shinigami with insane power and beats the crap out of Ichigo. What happens after is Ichigo would take the role over Rukia until she gets her powers back naturally. She would coach him while Ichigo helps her to adapt to the life of a normal human. Involved in all this will be various later main character in Sado Yastora, Inoue Orihime and lastly a pseudo rival in Ishida, a member of a group of human that have special powers and are enemy of the Shinigami. After a few days Rukia would disappear with two people arriving to capture her. The weakest of them beat up Uryu with ease and even Ichigo couldn't do anything against him until some hidden force gave him an adrenalin boost, only to lose to the other guy in a blink of an eye. That person is Kuchiki Byakuya and the elder brother of Rukia. His attack broke the link of Ichigo's powers and now he can't use Shinigami power anymore. In order to save Rukia, Ichigo and his friends train under Urahara. Ichigo gets a new set of powers, his own Shinigami powers. Sado and Inoue who awakened their power hone their skills and Ishida wears a glow that increases his power I guess. They invade Soul Societly, the stronghold of the Shinigami. All Shinigami that are seated officers are able to release the true power of their Swords that are called the Zanpakuto. The first state is called Shikai. When a Zanpakuto is released, it gives the user either a new power like element manipulation or it changes its form sometimes even into a completely new weapon. There are 13 Vice Captain which have so much Reitsu that whenever they enter the human world, their powers get limited to 20%. Of these Renji, the weaker one of Rukia's kidnappers. During Ichigo's rematch he would struggle despite his honed skills but eventually remembering his training helped him to overcome Renji Abarai. Another group above the Vice Captain are the Captain. They are the strongest Shinigami in the Soul Society and there are also 13 of them. Byakuya was one of them and Ichigo would face Kenpachi. We see several times that Captains are on a completely different level from even the Vice Captains since many characters were unable to win or barely succeed. Besides Kenpachi, all Captains can release a second stage of their Zanpakuto, the Bankai. It's usually a buffed up version of the Shikai and gives its user a massive Reitsu boost. In the meantime, there is an internal conflict in Soul Society not related to the Main Characters, a conspiracy. And the youngest Captain Hitsugaya Toshiro and his Vice Captain Matsumoto Rangiku try to solve it which they will do that will lead to one of the most mindblowing plottwists in anime history. The next arc is anime exclusive content and many don't like it because its sways away from the more interesting plot set up because of the conspiracy in the previous arc. Regardless the weaker characters get a shine in this, especially Ishida who lost his power during the fight against a Captain. It is a decent arc about a new group called the Bounts, which are spirit vampires pretty much. They can summon creatures that obey them called dolls and are super powerful. While that story can technically be skipped, it hints for a lot of challenges that will awaits our main characters. It is also the last arc where it has the classic animation style. The fights that involved Bankai Ichigo and Byakuya are some of the best in the franchise. And if you like Ishida, you will probably enjoy this arc too. Arrancar arc as I would call it is a mixture of 3 or more story arcs. It's basically a Saga. The main villain set up in the Soul Society arc succeeded in his experiments of giving Hollows Shinigami Powers. They look more like human and wear cloth that look similar to the Shinigami. They even have Zanpakuto which instead of a Shikai and Bankai have a different release form. That stage called Resurrecion gives them all their Hollow Abilities and party their form. To protect Karakura Town which is the town with the highest reiatsu, Soul Society send off reinforcement to protect it. A group led by the Captain Hitsugaya Toshiro. It's the arc where Ichigo needs to overcome his fear of his power which seemed like originated as a side effect of getting his own Shinigami powers... There a group of Shinigami that have Hollow Powers are introduced called the Vizards. They help Ichigo out. The arc ends with Inoue being kidnapped by one of the arrancar. Ichigo's group decided without the permission of Soul Society to invade the Hollow Realm: Hueco Mundo. This is the second portion of the arc. Hueco Mundo arc is another rescue mission and has many similarities to Soul Society. Not only the structure but the enemy archtype and patterns. Many fans consider it therefore a discount Soul Society arc. Like the Soul Society arc, there are a group of powerful warriors. The equivalent of the Captains in Soul Society are the Espada. If you know Spanish, which I don't, you probably guessed that there are 10 of them ranked by strongest to weakest from the smallest to the largest number. There are also Privadon Espada who are former Espada and have insane powers of their own. While all that was happening, the villain would go to invade Karakura Town with some of his strongest allies. We are entering the last portion called the Fake Karakura Town which takes place mostly in a Fake Karakura Town. In Hueco Mundo Ichigo would face the person who kidnapped Inoue, Ulquorra Cifer who is the 4th strongest Espada... or something. You will be confused later on but during that fight Ichigo would awaken a new power which fans call Vasto Lorde Form for some reason. Back in Karakura Town which turns out to be a fake version of Karakura Town, the villain would face the remaining members of Soul Societies strongest warriors. Before they fight, we see the flashback of the Vizards and their relationship with the villain and Urahara. Regardless there are a bunch of fights. During all that mess of fights, the anime caught up with the manga several times. Even during the Hueco Mundo portion. This leads to random filler arcs appearing and confusing the viewers. The ones are taking you away from the really engaging story and break the pacing. And probably why many people jumped ship to the manga. There is the Amagai arc about a man sending assassins to kill some no…

[Sorry for my bad English, I'm not english... I used Google Translate for this rewiew... Really sorry...] "Bleach" is one of those Anime who needs no introduction. Anyone even remotely meant Anime certainly knows him, being the only one able to rival the more famous "Naruto" and "One Piece". Despite the paper version is still in progress, the anime "Bleach" has ended, and in my opinion could do it already episode 310. I hate to give only 9 to "Bleach", it 'was my favorite anime for some time and I would have gladly given a 10, were it not for the final saga about Fullbring, that I did not like very much. Let's order: "Bleach" is a shounen that stands out from the others, as has been widely criticized for having little dialogue. This would be a disadvantage? I think it is the strong point of "Bleach". In a shounen, focused on the fighting, it is these that must occupy much space as possible. It 'just that he wants the viewer, not absurd, and sometimes irritating, monologues and / or flashbacks that do not give anything to anyone, that can be found in large amounts in the aforementioned "Naruto" and' 'One Piece' '. I'm just fighting the strong point of "Bleach": OST sublime, epic duels, characters, one more badass of the other, and a simple plot and linear, since actually only serves to give a logical clashes between Hollow, evolved or no, and Shinigami. So fighting exceptional and charismatic characters as I did not see the legendary "Dragonball Z", just think of the epic Freezer. Yes, certainly, "Bleach" could take, from signed, a 10, in my private list I gave it, but here, having to review, I could not do it, for the reason I mentioned above; in fact, it is logical to think, an Anime, in the long run, in most cases, it ends up ruined, and unfortunately this is well evident in "Bleach". WARNING SPOILERS: The author has evidently finished ideas, and in order not to end the manga, with all the rounds of money that goes with it, he decided to continue it, although the story is, in my opinion, but also according to many others, ended after the episode 310, or volume 48, whichever you prefer. The defeat of Aizen, powerful to request a deus ex machina, as the unlikely transformation of Ichigo in a shinobi with long hair blacks, it was a perfect ending of the entire work. It seems obvious to me. The final boss is defeated, and with him all his subordinates. There are more enemies to defeat, and Ichigo lost his powers, returning the human that was the beginning. A worthy ending, leaving no room to continue, just as it should be. But no. Tite Kubo, decided to deface this series literally, inventing a saga, the fact of Fullbring, only to be able to give back the powers to Ichigo, and continue so the entire manga. This has been the bane of "Bleach", which has become another "Naruto." That said, I would still recommend "Bleach" to anyone looking for souls crammed clashes, and characters as charismatic as strong, one shounen badass, in short.

As with all long-running series, I think you have to judge Bleach differently than a tightly-woven short-story. Shows like Bleach and Naruto are simply constructed differently than Madoka or Steins;Gate. An anime that follows on ongoing manga plays a different role, it's meant to build a fan-base, and to continue to layer new stories on top of a concept for a long, long time. Yes, this is partly a shameless commercial exercise, but it also lets us have something reliable to read or watch every week. So let's give Bleach credit where it is due. This is a great shonen with some truly unforgettable moments. First off, the character designs are amazing. The clothing, in particular, is always impressive, and I think Kubo could have been a fashion designer if he had wanted to. The size of the cast is impressive, and even moreso when you consider how distinct each squad (and each squad's leaders) appear. Second, the show was able to take some very, very generic concepts and reforge them into something that felt unique and fresh. The show is more-or-less a patchwork of Yu Yu Hakusho, Dragon Ball Z, and (insert any high-school fighting anime here) - but it works! Third, the show did not let the main character hog all the screen time. You know your generic shonen hero is successful when the audience really wants him to kick someone's ass, and I felt this way on multiple occasions. However, I think one sign of a BAD shonen protagonist is that he has to stick his nose into every fight and plot-line. Bleach avoids this, with tons of quality fights between other characters, while still giving Ichigo the spotlight. Fourth, Ichigo may be overly-confident at times, but he's not a brainless dolt riding high on childishness. He's a bit more mature, and this is a good thing from my point of view. I prefer a cool character with the occasional sense of humor to an always-aloof prodigy. Fifth, many of the fights were magnificently choreographed. There are easily 20 fights in Bleach that you could re-watch dozens of times in your life, without ever getting bored of them. That said, there were problems, even given the nature of a long-running shonen: First off, the show indisputably peaked in the Soul Society arc. Considering how long ago this was, that's a genuine problem. This arc had everything, and it was one of the best arcs in a shonen ever, but nothing after this point ever came close. Second, Ichigo's friends were left in the dust when he made new allies. I think the most tragically under-developed character is Orihime. While everyone else gets incredibly strong compared to their early incarnations, Orihime is forever reduced to being a "healer" (although that's not the true nature of her power). Third, the fights in Bleach start to follow a set formula after a while. This is a major flaw. It becomes apparent that "whoever uses their full power first loses," and "you cannot die until your back-story episode has run." Fourth, Kubo is undeniably lazy when it comes to background art. White backgrounds EVERYWHERE. It's as if they were... Bleached! In conclusion, Bleach is a great long-running shonen series that certainly deserved its spot as part of the "big three." Now that it is coming to an end once and for all, I am genuinely going to miss it. However, even I have to admit that it is probably the right time for Kubo to move on. The series has been slowly devolving into something that is rather boring, and I would rather remember the good moments. Perhaps Kubo will even come up with something even better in the future.

*I did not watch any filler* Bleach is a show that I never thought I would watch, and never thought I would enjoy if I ever did watch, but watching this show was a great choice. There are so many good things about this show that I love, the characters, music, plot, story, fights, and so much more. The best part is that even after watching just this, I can watch the TYBW episodes next, and Ive heard they are even better. The music in the show is just amazing. It is done perfectly in every episode, certain music play for certain scenes and all played appropriate to the situation or whatevers going on in the show, that doesnt even start on how great it is though. As far as I know most of the music in the show was made by Shiro Sagisu, so you can assume its going to be perfect already. There are so many tracks in the soundtrack that have me thinking "god damn this is just peak" One noteable track is the theme of Ichigo, Number One, I believe you first hear it on the first episode of the show, and at first I didnt know how good it was until it was played next, the song is always played whenever you know Ichigo is about to go crazy in a fight, and I get hyped for it every single time. Another big thing about the music in the show is the openings and endings, although not really important to the actual episodes I still gotta comment on them, a lot of them are amazing, a lot of them are alright, but there arent really any terrible ones, the music for this show has been done so great. My favorite opening is still the first one and my favorite ending is the second one. Honorable mention, the Vizard theme escalon is freaking awesome too, just love that song so much. Something about the hype I feel when watching this show in multiple scenes, when a character gets a powerup I freak out, when a random character I like shows up, I freak out, when a character I love shows up for the 100th time I freak out, I may be stupid, but this show is just peak for that reason. One more note, I watched the first movie, but I still gotta watch the rest, the first one was pretty good. Anyways, im really happy I watched the show, was very worth it.

Title: Bleach - A Shonen Epic Blending Battles, Redemption, and Identity Rating: 9/10 Introduction: "Bleach" has long held its place as a quintessential entry in the world of shonen anime. Based on Tite Kubo's celebrated manga, it seamlessly intertwines high-stakes battles, intricate world-building, and compelling character development, all wrapped within a narrative brimming with themes of redemption, identity, and friendship. As an ardent anime enthusiast, I offer an in-depth review of "Bleach," demonstrating why it undeniably merits a solid 9/10 rating. Engaging Storyline and World-Building: At the core of "Bleach" is a narrative that seamlessly fuses captivating storytelling with world-building. It commences with Ichigo Kurosaki, an ordinary teenager whose life takes a dramatic turn when he gains the abilities of a Soul Reaper, a celestial being entrusted with preserving the balance between the living and the afterlife. His odyssey, which transcends realms encompassing the living world, the Soul Society, and Hueco Mundo, unfurls a rich tapestry of supernatural battles, mysteries, and profound revelations. The world-building in "Bleach" is nothing short of exemplary. It ensnares the viewer in a dynamic universe where the lines demarcating the human and spirit worlds become increasingly blurred, opening up boundless opportunities for storytelling. Each arc of the series brings a new facet of this multifaceted world to the forefront, deepening our understanding of its intricacies and magic. Diverse and Memorable Characters: A distinguishing hallmark of "Bleach" is its extensive and unforgettable roster of characters. Ichigo Kurosaki, the protagonist, embarks on a journey of extraordinary growth, evolving from an ordinary teenager into a formidable Soul Reaper. His character arc is punctuated by moments of introspection, unwavering determination, and self-discovery. Equally noteworthy are the vibrant supporting characters, each distinguished by their unique abilities, personalities, and intricate backstories. Renji Abarai, Rukia Kuchiki, Uryu Ishida, and a plethora of others contribute to the intricate narrative tapestry. Their diverse personas and emotional depth form an indelible impression on viewers, magnifying their emotional investment in the series. Themes of Redemption and Identity: "Bleach" plunges headlong into the profound and multifaceted themes of redemption and identity. Countless characters, including some of the most formidable adversaries, carry the weight of complex pasts and internal struggles that govern their actions. Ichigo Kurosaki's steadfast resolve to safeguard both the living and the departed mirrors an ardent quest for redemption. His internal conflicts, stemming from his own past and experiences, add depth to his character and challenge viewers to contemplate the complexities of human nature. In its exploration of the ramifications of one's actions, "Bleach" undertakes an unwavering examination of the possibility of securing forgiveness and the potential for self-redemption. These themes impart an additional layer of emotional depth to the numerous battles and character interactions throughout the series. Epic Battles and Spectacular Animation: "Bleach" has earned its reputation for delivering epic battles that are nothing short of spectacular. The intricately designed zanpakuto (spiritual weapons) and a broad spectrum of unique fighting styles contribute to exhilarating and visually impressive combat sequences. These encounters are not merely displays of raw power but opportunities to dive deeper into the characters' abilities and psyche. With each new battle, the characters exhibit substantial growth, which is a testament to the series' commitment to character development. Furthermore, the animation quality within "Bleach" remains consistently high throughout the series. The battles are choreographed to perfection, ensuring that the action scenes are both riveting and visually stunning. This consistent level of quality helps maintain the viewer's engagement and amplifies the emotional impact of the series' many climactic moments. Fluctuating Pacing and Filler Arcs: Despite its myriad strengths, "Bleach" does grapple with pacing issues, particularly in its anime adaptation. Extended battles and the inclusion of filler arcs, which were designed to allow the manga to progress further, can lead to segments of the series feeling sluggish and meandering. While the broader narrative remains compelling, these pacing issues can occasionally frustrate viewers who are eager for continuous plot development. Conclusion: "Bleach" is a shonen masterpiece, renowned for its dynamic narrative, intricate world-building, diverse characters, and profound thematic exploration. The series strikes a harmonious balance between heart-pounding battles and contemplative character development. Its extensive cast and elaborate world offer an immersive experience that stands the test of time. While the pacing and filler arcs can be occasional hindrances, they ultimately pale in comparison to the numerous strengths of the series. For these reasons, "Bleach" unequivocally deserves a 9/10 rating. It stands as a monumental achievement in the world of anime, enticing viewers with its action-packed supernatural world and encouraging them to ponder themes of redemption, identity, and the unbreakable bonds of friendship. If you are seeking an anime that embodies the true spirit of shonen storytelling, "Bleach" should unquestionably be at the top of your watchlist.

Bleach is one of the three so-called "mainstream shonen animes"; together with Naruto and One Piece these three are immensely popular, and the topic of endless comparison among their fans set out to prove that their favorite is the best out of them. They simply refuse to exit their fanboyism to view the series in an objective light, which is a shame, because they are probably missing out on great adventures, which is the case of Bleach in many ways. If you want my review short and good, give Bleach a try no matter what people have said, as it, despite a lot of shortcomings, presents a most interesting and enthralling universe. The concept seems pretty basic at first; there's the Soul Reapers (Shinigami), empowered souls who guide departed human souls to Soul Society, the afterlife deimension, formed after a Feudal Japan. They also fight Hollows, evil and malevolent spirits, to protect living humans and souls alike. So, I assume you have read the plot summary, which covers the basics of the first story arc, which is basically the arc where we are introduced to the main main cast of Bleach; the standard, headstrong, rash and protective teenage shonen hero, his voice of reason in the form of a girl, his arrogant beglassed rival, the ditzy klutz girl with big boobs, and the large, stoic type. Towards the end of said arc however, a real plot appears, events are set into motion, and before long, it has escalated into an assault on said Soul Society a rescue mission from our team of 4-5 heroes, who fight their way through shinigami of all kinds trying to reach their goal, conveniently placed in the middle of this Society. In this arc, you'll get lots of great action and meaningful fights, bottled together with an extremely large and colorful cast of characters, flashbacks and an interesting plot. It all builds up one hell of an end to the arc, 60 or so episodes into the show, where a most intersting twist takes place. And said arc ending is in each and every way the climax of Bleach. Which is its problem. From there it goes steep downhill to two arcs of slow-paced filler, which lowers your excitement a great deal of levels, and from there the show never manages to get you hooked as much as it did during the Soul Society arc. It does get some interesting new aspects and revelations durign the following Arrancar arc, but it never gets really exciting, nor does it get that much greater during the Hueco Mundo arc. It's just too much fighting, and a re-used "save the damsel in distress" plot. The colorful cast is not seen as much anymore, and aside some interesting emotional developments courtesy of the former klutz girl, there's not a lot to it, and most fights don't have the same enthralling depth to them which made the fights in SS so unique. Now it's more a display of unique powers, and whatever motivations the bad guys had for their fighting is revealed only after the actual fights, which in ways ruins things. Also, there's a few plot holes to speak of, but nothing large. However, aside the completely random filler arc (which re-used several plot elements from the story), Bleach has shown potential for improvement lately, and it keeps expanding its cast endlessly, which makes the universe seem living in many ways, so we can all only hope that Bleach will improve gradually. However, I sincerely doubt that it will ever be restored to how great it was at its peak, namely the Soul Society rescue arc. It does have a lot of shortcomings, yet it is a most enjoyable watch still. Now, why is that? The answer is the unexpectancy factor it has. Due to its vast cast and great universe, you can't really know what comes next, only make qualified guesses. What kinds of powers will that character have? What is the villain really up to? And what's with that guy? What will happen next? Who knows, who knows. So one could say that the true strength of Bleach lies in its cast, which can bring about mysteries, plot twists and other aspects of awesomeness, and cover up for a somewhat lacking storyline. So what about the asesthetics? there's plenty of people who believe that the visual and auditory aspects of anime are just as important as any plot or character development. And Bleach delivers here, in many ways. The animation quality is quite the hassle to discuss, because it is so varying in quality. At its worst it has low frame rates, offset character designs and framed action, while at its best it is vivid, meticulous and full of soft motions and beautifully animated special and lighting effects. Most of the time however, it is decent. Not average, but not in any way anything brag worthy. Expect some ups and downs in this department. The soundtrack however, is very great. It is greatly varied, and is renewed per story arc, introducing new tunes often whilst keeping the old ones around too, and this variation is intrinsically of any above-average soundtrack. It stays perfectly in tone and atmosphere with the current events, and feature everything from upbeat, adrenaline-pumping electric guitar pieces to miraculous piano pieces, and standard comedic moment tracks. The opening and ending themes feature a lot of types and genres, from the serene and sentimental to rap and rock. And pop, of course. I said it in the beginning, and I'll say it again; try out Bleach at least once, despite what Naruto fans, shonen haters or anyone else have said. It's pretty enjoyable despite its lacks and faults, mostly in thanks to its great

Best. Anime. Ever. A high school boy gets drafted as a soul reaper, and devotes himself to getting stronger to protect his friends and family. Ichigo Kurosaki breaks the typical shounen mold of overly-optimistic lovable hero with something to prove, by being an ordinary teen with ordinary problems, faced with the weight of extraordinary responsibility: if he doesn’t win, people die. He is angsty, suffering, full of attitude, relatable, cool and badass, but loyal and heroic, and for those reasons, is extremely lovable - and these same qualities can be said of the show as a whole. Gorgeous artwork, amazing voice acting both in English and Japanese, and some of the best character designs I have ever seen across such a wide cast. It has the coolest, most fantastic (magic katana based) fights, set in worlds rich with atmosphere that is enhanced further still by 4 hours of original soundtrack. Bleach has style. It is funny, sexy, exciting, emotional, and deserving of the recognition it’s earned. You will watch this over and over again.

Bleach really knows how to do an Anime right if it wants to, problem is...Most times it chooses not to. In its prime, Bleach is literally second to none. It gets its viewer hyped like no other anime I have seen. It has an amazing soundtrack as a tool to get people hyped. It also has amazing fighting scenes that trumps most other long running Anime out there. It also has amazing characters, there will a character that will be enjoyable to any viewer. Problem is, these beautiful moments that I just described only come after enduring all its annoying qualities. It drags out an episode just too long, it makes a viewer wait and wait and wait, until when you think you can't bear it anymore, it hits you with pure awesomeness. Although some could argue that that is what makes those epic moments much more epic. It also has annoying fillers which is not really a problem as far as you search it up on google and skip them. Bleach is like having a girlfriend, despite having all her annoying qualities, you still gotta love her. Which is why Bleach is one of my favorite Anime.

I started to watch Bleach some years ago, and it was the "1st" anime I seen (not counting with Pokémon, Dragon Ball, Yu-Gi-Oh and others who I watched as a kid in television). In my opinion, Bleach got a good story, where we can see a lot of characters with different opinions, own mentality and personality, based on friendship and trust on each other, and a plot based on a battle of "good against the evil". As the story progresses, we notice that the course changes and the own opinion of the viewer can change too and shapes itself according to the appreciation of the anime itself. The 1st episode was an awesome entrance to the anime, where it shows the good and the bad guys of the story, the main characters, the abilities of each other, and the type of anime it will become forward. As the story progresses, it start to enter an enormous variety of characters, which is difficult at the start the record all of them, but as it goes on, we can relate the characters with their occupations and positions. Of course the anime cannot relate the full biography of all of that secondary personages, or it will be impossible to continue the story, but we got the essential of each one of them. With that, each viewer can get more related with one char than others, where we discover some badasses and others who are more reserved and closed. The music and soundtracks are well played, as the state of mind of the characters, the battles, or just when some new power is discovered. The battles are in fact one major theme in Bleach. We can see a lot of moves and understand the strength and the speed of each one of them. The graphics are very good, and there are many meanings behind each confrontation. As the episodes goes on, so the duration and force goes up as well. There also some negative parts in Bleach. One big fail (in my opinion of course) is the fact that there is too much fillers that run parallel to the main story, and that is a mainline problem that leads to that people hate this anime (in 366 eps, about 150 are fillers? It's an enormous waste!). Or u can also explain that in factors like " financial issues ", or even "it's made for the fans". I really think that these excessive fillers spoiled a lot! The ambiance will vary enough, which have very heavy climates, and can quickly jump to a joyful moment, comic, or even stupid moment. It appears a lot. Another point I can add is the love/hate relationship I have with the main character. Ok, Kurosaki Ichigo goes to an almost normal student with orange hair who can see ghosts, to a baddass human who got shinigami, hollow, fullbringer and quincy powers, reached the maximum power output of any living been, like a God or something like that, and just for saving the ones who he loves (in other words, everyone he knows or has just met 2 seconds ago). One last thing: the story develops around a gigantic battle against two or more super powers (Shinigamis, Hollows, and you can also add the Vaizards), who finishes in a almost extermination of the enemy. The "good" side finishes with 0 deaths (everyone "almost" died, one old man lost an arm, and a dude lose [temporarily] is powers). Seems legit. At the end, I say that after all, I loved the anime. The fact that it was my 1st can influence my taste, but I still recommend it. If you can watch it without the fillers it will make it better, but you are a fan or you based on a rule that you only watch from the beginning to the end, go for it.

Bleach is all in all very mid. Good points: - Bleach actually has amazing character design, much better than a lot of anime out there. Each character looks unique and interesting, which makes them much more likeable. - The music was good as far as I remember. Negative points: - The characters are not very interesting or well written and the side characters (especially Ichigo's friends) are completely useless. - The plot is very basic and not interesting or compelling really. It's kinda funny because the main antagonist even asks Ichigo about his motivations and you're like "Yeah Ichigo, what ARE your motivations even?" after like 200 episodes. - Most fights were pretty boring to me and they all sadly share the same formula. Ichigo gets pressed/stomped by the opponent, he somehow gets his grindset straight ig and then beats the guy. - More Filler than Naruto lol, and one canon arc that feels like filler To summarize: Bleach has very good character design but suffers from boring characters and a boring plot. Ichigo himself is pretty boring too. I liked Rukia a lot because of her style and great voice actress, but she is sadly largely irrelevant too. It's not a terrible anime but nothing to write home about if you're not affected by nostalgia.

Is watching the original Bleach so you can watch the new, much appraised, seasons worth it? That's what I did and here is what you are looking at if you plan on doing the same. Plot: 4/10 As a short summary: Ichingo Kurosaki is thrust in the world of hunting bad ghosts called Hollows and as the story advances evil plots are uncovered and his job becomes saving the world - more or less. The story has a promising start, but the writing direction is plain bad as it's too focused on the action battles. The basic plot is not bad but the story just fizzles along the way. The main problem is that the anime has too many "important" characters it wanted to show the power abilities of. And by too many I mean there are at least 20 characters whose fights we have to witness before we learn even the tinies bit of information about someone's backstory, motivations or aspirations. In the second arc, there are around 35 episodes of pure fights before we learn any information about why things are happening the way they are. I understand fights are the staple of shonen but even according to the mid-2000s standards the battles remain under average. It’s a parade of people you barely know duking it out for what feels like an eternity. There’s no choreography, no strategy, no teamwork—just flashy attacks and lots of yelling. Forget clever power combos or strategic thinking. Nope, in Bleach, it's all about brute force. And for some reason, everyone fights one-on-one like it’s an unspoken rule of the Soul Reaper universe. Teamwork? Who needs it when you can shout out the name of your attack and hope for the best, right? At least there is none of that "power of friendship" victories. The fact that the power system itself is never fully explained (in the canon episodes at least) just adds to the confusion. Especially since the anime introduces new and unexplained power systems all the time. The last arc makes absolutely no sense, clearly, nothing screams "solid writing" like reworking your universe’s rules in the last episodes! And speaking of dragging things out: subplots appear, disappear, and reappear when you’ve almost forgotten they existed. This isn’t so much of a series as it is an obstacle course where the obstacles are your brain cells trying to keep up. These many fights also put a damper on the time given to character development. Characters: 6/10 The main and supporting characters in Bleach start off with solid foundations and interesting dynamics—emotional characters paired with more logical ones, which is fun to watch and there are some unique characters worth watching. But character development moves slowly, and the timeline for when we learn more about them is chaotic. We are left confused by some characters' choices, betrayals or sacrifices because the show didn't explain in a timely manner their inner feelings and history. Even the MC doesn't actually have any tangible and intricate objective or ambition. He just wants to get stronger to protect people. There is no justification about why he would go through so much trouble, no goals, except for "that's who he is", which is a bit lacking. If we take another important character, Inoue, supposedly the most powerful healer who could potentially rewrite reality—yet, she spends the entire series being annoyingly useless. Her main role is standing on the sidelines, sobbing dramatically, worsening the situation for everyone and then maybe throwing a shield here or there like a confused Pokemon. It’s almost impressive how she manages to do so little with so much potential. Also, most of the female characters, not all, are often damsels in need of protection. The characters' development is also hindered by one of my biggest pet peeve in anime...comic relief gimmicks. If you think you’ll get a break from the action with some deep, heartfelt conversations—think again. The show insists on inserting ridiculous comic relief into even the most serious moments. A character could be on the brink of an emotional revelation and another one will roll in with a tasteless joke or a physical punch to interrupt it. Then we have the villains, who are more focused on giving long, dramatic monologues and twirling their metaphorical mustaches than actually using their absurdly overpowered abilities to wipe out the heroes. Their development makes no sense either, and by the time they do anything, you’ve already stopped caring. Art 7/10: The design of the characters is impressive especially given the variety of characters. They each have stylish outfits and powers to go with it. The art of the swords and their evolution is creative and beautiful. The animation itself is good considering the period the anime aired. Enjoyment: 4/10 Even if the show drags on and on, I can't say I am completely indifferent by it and it did crack me a smile from time to time. OVERALL: Bleach crumbled under eight of it's own ambition, taking it - and us - all over the place. The early episodes are fun, with an interesting concept and cool designs but it doesn't make up for the lack of emotional development of characters that progress every 50 episodes. Without getting into a review of the new seasons, I think it's worth watching the original Bleach if you are a patient person really into fights. 5/10. I just can't bring myself to give more to the execution of the anime seeing how it is either confusing or boring most of the time. But hey, at least the swords are cool, right?

The series shines in its characterization, with a diverse cast of well-developed characters, each with distinct personalities and motivations. Ichigo, the protagonist, is a relatable and engaging character, grappling with the responsibilities of his newfound powers while trying to maintain a normal life. Supporting characters such as Rukia Kuchiki, Orihime Inoue, and Yasutora "Chad" Sado contribute to the show's emotional depth and provide unique perspectives on the unfolding events. Bleach's action sequences are one of its main draws, showcasing intense battles and spectacular displays of power. The series' unique combat system, centered around spiritual energy and various types of specialized weaponry, allows for diverse and creative fight scenes. The inventive abilities of the characters, particularly the Soul Reapers and their "zanpakutō" swords, provide a visually stunning and often strategic combat experience. The anime's art and animation are generally of high quality, with dynamic and fluid action sequences. The character designs are memorable and distinctive, reflecting Tite Kubo's distinct art style. The soundtrack, composed by Shiro Sagisu, effectively complements the series' tone, with iconic themes such as "Number One" and "Stand Up Be Strong" enhancing the overall viewing experience. However, Bleach is not without its flaws. The series suffers from pacing issues, particularly in its later arcs, and the inclusion of numerous filler episodes can disrupt the narrative flow. Some fans may also feel that certain plotlines and character arcs remain unresolved or underdeveloped by the end of the series. Despite these shortcomings, Bleach remains a classic shōnen anime that has left a lasting impact on the genre. With its compelling characters, thrilling action, and engaging supernatural elements, Bleach offers an unforgettable viewing experience that will resonate with both casual and dedicated fans of the medium.

I loved Bleach. The music and art are perfect for what the shows needs from it and elevates the show. The story is amazing from the soul society arc to the fake karakura town arc the story don't miss. Also the characters in this anime are some of my favorites( Ichigo, Rukia, Shinji, Urahara,etc) With all of this I enjoyed every episode of Bleach( non filler ofc) and also needed more. The final arc in the anime is really good I have no idea why people shit on it, the story makes you feel more connected to the characters you have been watching for episodes now and it adds so much the to world of Bleach. I would give Bleach a 10/10

I'm someone who tries to enjoy everything but let me tell you right now, you won't get any enjoyement from this anime if you have above a room temperature IQ and I'm talking in celcius here. The first 3 seasons are decent to even quite good. The story makes sense, it's pretty fluid, the characters have logical development and the power scale mostly makes sense. Once that first main storyline is over though, everything gets out of hands. Orihime and Rukia became damsel in distress for most of the anime and both were pretty useless throughout the whole thing. Before anyone mentions how Orihime can heal people, nobody needs that in Bleach. We've seen many characters time and time again on the brink of death and yet all of a sudden they'd get a pokemon evolution on the battlefield and it would regenerate all their spirit energy. This leads to another major complaint, plot armor. The mangaka must have had no vision for his story because he kept writing himself into a corner and instead of thinking things through and trying to fix his many mistakes, everything has always been fixed by plot armor which makes the whole anime illogical if illogical things happen all the time for no good reason. The one saving grace of shonnen usually is the fights but if that's what you're here for, sorry to disappoint but you won't get that here either. The power scale is wack, the power ups don't make sense, training is non-existent, those power ups happen when they need plot armor to save them in the middle of a fight they weren't ready for. Also, if anyone is like me and never liked how all of Naruto's attacks are rasengan-like, Ichigo is worse because all he has is his rasengan. The battles are boring and uninspired. Another big issue is the pacing. Every other minute there is what they try to portray as an "'epic" moment with a lot of look backs, quick cuts, slow motion, etc. but if every scene is epic then none is. The whole styling of battles is just terrible. I recommend Black Clover, Shield Hero, Re Zero, HxH and The Promised Neverland if you wanna watch some quality.

This show reminded me of the TV series _Heroes_, it started off decent, but after Soul Society Arc it went downhill, and the last arc was like Season 4 of _Heroes_. For some generalization of my taste: Gintama>One Piece>Hunter x Hunter>Hit-men Reborn>.................Bleach>Fairy Tail>Naruto. For the story, there was not much of one. Ichigo reluctantly became a Soul Reaper through some special circumstance, but did not have much of a goal. Then it turned into "save the princes"' for several different arcs. I am not sure what happened to the last arc, but some of the filler arcs are better. The characters, I liked a few of them, but there were too many to actually have a focus on. If there was, it was at the sacrifice of the MC's screen time. Surprisingly enough, the one character that I disliked was the MC himself. Ichigo starts off as a badass, fights, then makes a shocked face at his enemies power, then loses his resolve, Sometimes, he somehow miraculously escapes his enemies clutches, then trains in-between an event. He loses his resolve so many times, I forgot to count, once or twice would have been alright, but then it became annoying. This should not be spoiler, because it is rare for the MC to be killed off, especially early in the series. Ichigo is a zombie, he literally gets killed three or four times, and somehow comes back from the dead each time. Also, other characters that should be on the verge of dead, somehow gain a power-up, and fight like their injuries are non-existent. It happens several times in one fight, this series takes plot armor to the next level. The saddest part of this series is that it had great potential with a lot of characters, but it failed.

This is my first review, so I apologize if I happen to make a few mistakes. But I had first came across bleach a long time ago when it was shown on Adult Swim, but i decided to re-watch from the beginning back in 2013, & boy I'm glad I did. If you want an action packed, funny, and adventurous plot, then this is a show you should watch. Now, this is just my opinion, but Bleach has to be one of the best action anime to date. Now, I'm sure I don't have to give a summary on what the show is about since one is already given for you but if I had to rate all the factors that make up this anime the score would be these: Story: 8/10 There are various arcs in Bleach, but they are good ones. Now the main story has to be one of the best stories I've watched so far. It kept me on the edge of my seat because I wanted to know what was going to happen. At times it is quite predictable but it doesn't make it boring at all. Art: 7/10 Because Bleach released back in 2004, the art wasn't so great but as it got more into the later years the art became quite good. Sound: 10/10 It has some of the best openings and endings ever. Many of my favorite songs are from the Bleach soundtrack, so you won't be disappointed at all with the sound. Character: 9/10 You see some pretty decent character development in here, as well as some cool as hell characters as well. Enjoyment: 10/10 I don't think reasons are needed for this area. Overall: 9/10 Bleach does have its flaws, I must admit, but it is one of my all time favorites and did not disappoint me one bit. But this is all my own opinion. With Bleach and with every other anime you should never go in with high hopes nor low hopes because you may be surprised. But, give Bleach a shot if you haven't already, although it is one of the most known anime. WATCH IT.

This is my first review so bare with me a bit please. I chose bleach as my first review because out of the "big 4" it is by far my favorite. ~Story~ The story aspect of bleach is amazing. Who doesn't like an underdog facing impossible odds to pull off a win at the last second? this series has a habit of making you angry but then gives you the satisfaction of witnessing the revenge that you hoped for during the build up of each arc. My overall rating for the story is 9.5/10. As badass as the individual arcs are they have a tendency to repeat over and over. ~Art~ The artwork was generic at best near the beginning of the series but as it goes on the artwork gets much better. Usually during fight scenes, anime has a tendency to lose a lot of the details in the characters themselves but bleach always keeps it consistant. I give the artwork a 10/10. ~Sound~ Great music! The sound is great and the timing of it used to create an emotional response is dead on every time. ~character~ The characters in bleach are diverse and support each other nicely. The MC develops relationships with a large group that never seems to stop growing. The MC has a hero complex and has to save everyone from everything by himself and eventually caves to the idea of help. You have the thunders type of personality in Rukia. Dandere personality in orihime. Then you have the rival and the best friend that join his party to complete the group. Overall I say the diversity in the members of this main group of friends makes the show that much more enjoyable. ~Enjoyment~ The enjoyment on this series is a solid 10/10. I'm a big fan of the shonen genre and they did everything right in this anime. Great plot, characters, and superpowers. I think if you're interested in the shonen genre than this anime would be a great pick. There's a dash of romance but they keep it down low so don't expect too much if you're more into that. Overall I give this anime my #1 slot in my all time favorites and its a series I can still to this day watch over and over from beginning to end and never get sick of it. I hope this review helps you in some way. Like I said this is my first time writing one and I plan on doing the best I can to improve on each post.

Having grown up in Japan, its amazing to me still that I did not immerse myself in the manga culture until I left the country. Bleach is what is considered a mainstream "shonen anime" along with Naruto which you probably already have heard of. From what I have heard - giving Bleach a try is the best decision I have made. If you want the short answer to what my review is, this show is a good one. The plot of Bleach is pretty easy to grasp in the beginning. There are Soul Reapers who have the ability to guide souls to the Soul Society which is an afterlife dimension. Reapers not only guide human souls but combat evil spirits to protect everyone. On initial watch, you meet Ichigo the arrogant sarcastic teenage boy (typical character). The first season introduces us to the most important of characters, Rukia and allows us to understand the basic concept of Bleach as we know it. We don't realize until the end the new events that will cause us to go on rescue missions to defend the Soul Society. Finally after the first 50+ episodes a climax takes place and makes the entire season worth watching. But, 50 episodes in - who has the attention span to watch this? Continuing on you are promised great rewards at the end of this brick road. Two arcs are a slow paced action anime which is the issue I've had with it. The Soul Society arc grabs your attention and asks you to be a loyal fan, until its interest plummets. While the Arrancar arc is interesting in new aspects, neither that or the Hueco Mundo arc do much for the senses. Like most cartoons these days, the plot doesn't thicken past the save the damsel in distress mode, and gets old. Many of the repeat fights don't have much oomph to them as we must see the same scenes over again. Aside from the filler, the reusing of plots and damsel in distress Bleach did show an increasing in potential as we dive deeper into the series. The universe comes alive in new ways, and Bleach improves as it matures. The other seasons are not as good as season 1, and leaves your yearning for more. Oddly enough Bleach is still enjoyable to watch even having finished it already. The true excitement is that with every rerun you find something new about the show. You inspect powers of each character, what motivates the villain of each episode and the quirks of the characters. The true spark of this show is in fact the cast, the odd twists and behaviors keeps you coming back for more. Even when the animation fades in and out between low frames and odd character interaction, its still beautiful to watch. What also sparks the imagination to Bleach's claim to fame is their Soundtrack. Each one brings new sound, and revives the old. The tone of each episode is followed closely and does not miss a beat in action and underlying electric tone. I've said this over and over to friends who don't watch anime, watch this one first- give it a few episodes and you'll watch it to the end.

I'm going to address a common misconception about Bleach's most popular arc: Soul Society. To begin with, it is often mistakenly referred to as Bleach's first arc. It is actually the second arc. The first arc consists of Ichigo learning the ropes and meeting the Job Squad™, which consists of Oirhime, Chad, and Uryu. This arc is variously called the First Karakura Arc or Karakura Adventures Arc, but I prefer the term Ghostbusters Arc since it's more to the point about it's appeal. This is the only truly good arc in Bleach, and it's not even that good. The main thing that it has that no other arc has is the potential to be really interesting. Back during Ghostbusters Arc, much of the Bleach universe was unknown and mysterious, there was so much potential in practically every direction. This leads me to the second major misconception people have about the Soul Society Arc. The Soul Society Arc is not good. It is responsible for killing almost every bit of potential the series had. Soul Society Arc firmly set Bleach on the fast track to mediocrity. So let's do this: it dumped loads of new characters onto the readers, thereby shoving the established characters to the margins, completely shelved the Hollow vs Shinigami dynamic for Ghost Samurai Politics, created the utterly incomprehensible Soul Society setting which is so rife with plot holes and nonsense that it seems as substantial as a desert mirage, and it changed the series to focus almost exclusively on 1v1 duels between characters with ideological differences, like every other Battle Shounen ever created. Everything was ruined in this arc: the setting, the characters, even the fights. The last bit of good choreography was Ichigo vs Kenpachi, from that moment fights became more and more reliant on spamming special attacks (read: giant, panel-obscuring beams of energy). People talk about how Hueco Mundo ruined Bleach, how Arrancars ruined Bleach, how Karakura 2: Aizen Boogaloo ruined Bleach, how Fullbrings ruined bleach, and so on, but everything they hate can be traced back to Soul Society. It all started with that arc. Soul Society is what shifted the focus from the small group to the huge Shinigami organization of the Gotei 13 and their associated politics. Soul Society is what created this bizarre afterlife where people still have bodies and blood and there are noble families (ghost families?) and power struggles, and complicated tiers for power and organization--never mind that Shinigami were originally billed as hollow exterminators and afterlife guides. Shinigami are basically just samurai with super powers, so fights became 1v1 duels. Everybody wears the same uniform with slight variations, all the buildings are white washed against mostly clear skies. It turned Bleach boring, offensively visually boring. Kubo's a wonderful costume designer, but Soul Society killed that aspect of the manga with those god-awful stark black Shihakusho on 80% of the cast. I started to relish Orihime, Chad, and Uryu showing up because at least they looked different and had a different power set, even if they were all disappointingly weak and irrelevant. Lastly, the tone. Bleach had a town-level setting. Ichigo's motivations made sense, the threats were immediate, and all the characters introduced were still relevant if only by the general threat that the hollows made on the whole town. Soul Society completely removes the story from Karakura, alienates the existing characters and setting, making them totally irrelevant to what is happening. And that's pretty much how it continues on from there. Arrancar's show up, but apparently even they don't want to hang around in Karakura town for every long because soon everybody leaves and goes to Hueco Mundo: land of white sand and white buildings and bad guys in white clothes. And by the time we get back Kubo pulls the cruelest joke of all by swtiching out Karakura with a decoy town, he literally did the Blazing Saddles thing, but with a straight face. A chance for Karakura to be relevant as setting again, and we get a fucking decoy town. Bravo, Kubo. Bleach is a big sack of shit. The only redeeming thing about the anime adaptation is the soundtrack, which is far better than it has any right to be. My advice is to download the entire OST and listen to it while reading the manga. You will enjoy the story much more without the shitty production values, obnoxious voice acting, and interminable filler arcs that make this anime unwatchable.

Since this is my first review,sorry,if i mess it up. Bleach is one of the best animes i have watched so far. It may be a little too long,but trust me,it is worth your time. What i liked most about Bleach,is the well balanced nature of characters,and awesome background music. Also the story is awesome. I hope this review has helped you. If you havent seen Bleach by now,go and watch it NOW!!!