BLEACH, written and illustrated by Tite Kubo, is a shonen, supernatural drama. It tells the story of Ichigo Kurosaki, a young man with an attitude and the ability to see ghosts. When a wrathful spirit attacks his family, he is forced to become a Soul Reaper, a samurai capable of sending spirits to the afterlife, to save them.
We currently have Volumes 1-5 of this manga (74 total).
Bleach and Rurouni Kenshin both portray the samurai as heroic warriors, who battle to protect their people and honor from evil. This book, written by Carol Gaskin, provides a basic overview of that legendary ideal, while also providing "A Selection of Highlights of Samurai History" written by Vince Hawkins.
Bleach and Rurouni Kenshin place a lot of emphasis on their protagonist's morality and how they gradually learn to overcome their own weakness. This essay, originally written by Inazo Nitobe, explores Bushido as a system of Samurai Ethics, tying it into moral systems such as Buddhism, Confucianism, and Shintoism.
Bleach, Naruto, and Rurouni Kenshin all feature their own takes on warrior classes that actually existed in Japanese history. In this ebook, Antony Cummins dives into the very real and often gruesome details of these warriors for hire, including several authentic Japanese manuscripts that have been translated to English for the first time.
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Bleach's first opening theme, "Asterisk", was performed by the rock band Orange Range. Its visuals are less focused on the actual events of the story (Ichigo becoming a Soul Reaper) and more on showcasing the series' signature sense of style. It exists as a time capsule of the early 2000s, with brief snippets of the samurai action that the series is known for.
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Bleach's second opening theme, "D-tecnoLife", was performed by the rock band UVERworld. Its visuals depict the events following the Substitute Soul Reaper arc, where Ichigo and his friends battles to save Rukia from her impending trial and execution at the hands of the Soul Society. It's a prime example of the incredible lengths that Ichigo will go to help a friend.
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Bleach was once considered one of the big three manga of Shonen Jump, alongside Naruto and One Piece. Though it fell out of mainstream popularity near the end of its run, diehard fans the series still swear by it. In this video, anime and manga reviewer Totally Not Mark revisits Bleach with the manga, determined to see why he lost interest in the anime so long ago.
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Bleach is a long story and, with the anime adaptation returning to adapt the Thousand Year Blood War arc, it can take some serious time to catch up. In this video, anime reviewer Poxal recaps the entire series from start to finish, complete with timestamps for each individual arc. It's a huge undertaking, but it's worth it.
Bleach, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, Naruto, and Rurouni Kenshin are all currently being distributed by VIZ Media in North America. If you would like to see what products they have to offer for your favorite series, subscribe to VIZ's official newsletter, or read select chapters for free, this website is a great place to start.
Bleach's story contains a wide variety of "tropes" (or "common story elements"), from Empathic Weapon to Flash Step. TvTropes is a wiki dedicated to cataloging these tropes, providing notable examples from all kinds of media. It allows readers to browse these tropes by franchise and even find notable subversions where appropriate.
Bleach has been a Shonen Jump staple ever since 2001. When researching the series for the first time, Wikipedia can make for a good, quick overview, while offering links and citations to other sources. When using it for academia purposes, however, be careful to examine the sources to make sure that any information is relevant and accurate.
Bleach, as one of Shonen Jump's "big three", has captured the hearts of readers for over two decades. In this newspaper article from the Los Angeles Times, Charles Solomon reviews the story in the first twenty-four volumes of the series, offering his own commentary on what makes it riveting to so many readers.
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