Bleach (4Kids Dub)

Bleach (stylized in BLEACH) is a Japanese anime television series based on Tite Kubo's original manga series of the same name. It was produced by Studio Pierrot and directed by Noriyuki Abe. If Bleach was dubbed by 4Kids Entertainment from 2004-2006 before being lent to Viz Media/Studiopolis, and only dubbed the first 3 Seasons.
== Plot and overall changes ==
* Scenes depicting intense violence, blood, and gore would likely be toned down or removed altogether to meet 4Kids' standards for children's programming. Weapons such as swords and other sharp objects might be edited to appear less threatening or replaced with less realistic alternatives. Any dialogue containing strong language, mature themes, or references to death and other dark topics would be heavily edited or rewritten to be more kid-friendly.
* Certain character names might be altered to be more accessible or easier to pronounce for English-speaking audiences. References to Japanese culture, traditions, and folklore might be replaced with more familiar Western equivalents or removed entirely.
* The original soundtrack might have been replaced with new music to fit the tone and style that 4Kids typically aimed for in their dubs. This might have included more upbeat and catchy tunes.
* 4Kids might have edited episodes to have more standalone plots, reducing the serialization and overarching story elements to make it easier for casual viewing. The American version might've also inserted more comedic elements and slapstick humor into the series to appeal to a younger audience.
=== Certain changes ===
* Instead of Soul Reapers, the shinigami characters could be referred to as Grim Reapers to avoid any potential religious connotations and make it more kid-friendly.
* Zanpakuto might be referred to as "Spirit Blades" or "Magic Swords".
* Soul Society was renamed as "Spirit Realm".
* Gotei 13 could be simplified to "Guardian Corps" or "Spirit Guard."
* Urahara Shop: This could be renamed as "Mystic Emporium".
* Hueco Mundo: This might be called "Shadow Realm".
* Senkaimon: This might be renamed as "Spirit Gate".
* Karakura Town was renamed Maplewood and set in the United States. 
** Karakura High School could simply be referred to as Maplewood High School.
* Instead of "Shun Shun Rikka", Orihime's abilities might be referred to as something like "Guardian Angels" to better suit the 4Kids style and tone.
** "Reject" could be changed to "Reverse" to maintain the concept of her abilities but make it sound less negative or confrontational. Each of Orihime's six abilities could be given more descriptive and positive names, emphasizing their protective and healing aspects. For example, "Reverse Shield" instead of "Santen Kesshun" for her shield ability and "Heal" instead of "Sōten Kisshun" for her healing ability.
** If Orihime's "Shun Shun Rikka" fairies were adapted by 4Kids Entertainment, they might undergo some alterations to fit the style and tone of the adaptation:
*** Shun'ou could become Sunny.
*** Ayame could become Iris.
*** Tsubaki could become Twinkle.
*** Hinagiku could become Daisy.
*** Lily could become Sparkle.
*** Baigon could become Blossom.
== Characters and name changes ==
=== Main cast ===
* Ethan Knight (Ichigo Kurosaki) - 
* Ruby Cross (Rukia Kuchiki)
* Olivia Adams (Orihime Inoue) - 
* Ryder Ashford (Renji Abarai) - 
* Chad Sanchez (Yasutora Sado) 
=== Karakura Town (Maplewood in 4Kids dub) ===
* Chip (Kon)
* Keith Umbra (Kinsuke Urahara)
* Joey Hart (Jinta Hanakari)
* Ursula Turner (Ururu Tsumugiya)
* Isaac Knight (Isshin Kurosaki)
* Karen Knight (Karin Kurosaki)
* Lily Knight (Yuzu Kurosaki) 
* Marissa Knight (Masaki Kurosaki)
* Taylor Armstrong (Tatsuki Arisawa)
* Ted Tucker (Tessai Tsukabishi)
* Kevin Anderson (Keigo Asano)
* Max Kessler (Mizuiro Kojima) 
* Chelsea Hudson (Chizuru Honsho)
* Miranda Owens (Michiru Ogawa)
* Molly Nelson (Mahana Natsui)
* Dwayne Kanon (Don Kanonji)
* Shane Adams (Orihime Inoue)
=== Soul Society (Spirit Realm) ===
* Byron Cross (Byakuya Kuchiki)
* Sonya Swift (Soifon)
* Kenny Zane (Kenpachi Zaraki)
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