Bleach

***Bleach*** (stylized as ***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. The series aired on TV Tokyo from October 2004 to March 2012, spanning 366 episodes. The story follows the adventures of In addition to adapting the manga series it is based on, the anime periodically includes original self-contained storylines and characters not found in the manga.

Viz Media obtained foreign television and home video distribution rights to the *Bleach* anime in March 2006. *Bleach* was broadcast in the United States on Adult Swim from September 2006 to November 2014.

Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War, a sequel series that covers the manga's final story arc, also animated by Pierrot and directed by Tomohisa Taguchi, premiered in October 10, 2022 on Hulu.

## Synopsis

When Ichigo Kurosaki obtains the powers of a Soul Reaper—a death personification similar to the Grim Reaper—from another Soul Reaper, Rukia Kuchiki. He realizes that his newfound powers force him to take on the duties of defending humans from evil spirits and guiding departed souls to the afterlife. Together with his Friends: Quincy survivor Uryū Ishida who uses spiritual particles, Orihime Inoue who has a group of protective spirits called *Shun Shun Rikka* and Yasutora Sado ("Chad") who has strength equal to the Hollows encased in his arm. They will do anything to protect the soul society, Hueco Mundo and the world of the living from the forces of evil.

## Cast

* Johnny Yong Bosch - Ichigo Kurosaki & Hollow Ichigo
* Michelle Ruff - Rukia Kuchiki, Chappy, Tobiume, Zabimaru (Snake), Mahana Natsui (eps15-16)
* Stephanie Sheh - Orihime Inoue, Isane Kotesu, Yoshi, Suzumebachi, Mahana Natsui (ep3), Kazuya Usaka (ep12), Rin Tsubokura (ep68), Ryo Kunieda
* Derek Stephen Prince - Uryu Ishida, Heita Tojoin, Verona
* Marc Worden - Yasutora Sado (eps2-85)
* Jamieson Price - Yasutora Sado (eps86-273), Muramasa, Choe Neng Poww, Gojo (ep299)
* Wally Wingert - Renji Abarai, Tsubaki, Jibakurai (ep10)
* Steve Staley - Tōshirō Hitsugaya, Shūhei Hisagi, Harutoki Ide (ep3)
* Dan Woren - Byakuya Kuchiki, Chōjirō Sasakibe (eps111-230), Rudbornn Chelute (eps196-272), Kazeshini, Kokichiro Takezoe, Mitsuru Ishino, Aromazon
* Neil Kaplan - Genryusai Shigekuni Yamamoto, Tetsuzaemon Iba, Dordoni Alessandro Del Socaccio, Zommari Rureaux, Rusaburō Enkōgawa (ep188), Tenken (ep249)
* Kyle Hebert - Sōsuke Aizen, Ganju Shiba, Nirgge Parduoc, Yokochini (ep37 & 344), Metastacia (ep49), Heizo Kasaki (ep210), Hollow Toju (ep261),
* Megan Hollingshead - Rangiku Matsumoto, Nemu Kurotsuchi, Emilou Apache, Kakyō Tsunayashiro (ep 290)
* Wendee Lee - Yoruichi Shihōin, Tatsuki Arisawa, Menoly Mallia, Aaroniero Arruruerie (High-voiced Mask), Ururu Tsumugiya, Kazuya Usaka (eps56-132), Lumina, Nieder (Fan), Jinta Hanakari (ep88), Young Jin Kariya, Young Uryu Ishida (ep71), Mai Suzuki (Episode 261)
* Michael Lindsay - Kisuke Urahra (eps4-214), Sentaro Kotsubaki (ep41), Terreshorkan, Rudbornn Chelute (ep153),
* Doug Erholtz - Kisuke Urahara (eps231-366), Gin Ichimaru, Rudbornn Chelute (ep157)
* Tony Oliver - Ulquiorra Cifer, Ryō Utagawa, Hanza Nukui, Ggio Vega, Gengorō Ōnabara (ep. 184), Seizo Harugasaki (ep. 313)
* David Vincent - Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez, Kōga Kuchiki
* David Lodge - Kenpachi Zaraki, Cloning Arrancar, Soken Ishida (eps44-45)
* Steve Kramer - Shunsui Kyōraku, Baraggan Louisenbairn (eps145-161)
* Michael McConnihie - Baraggan Louisenbairn (eps216-277), Ryūken Ishida, Chojiro Sasakibe (eps54-55), Kurodo, Shawlong Kufang, Shiroganehiko, Toshimori Umesada (ep42)
* Kim Strauss - Sajin Komamura (eps51-75), Bulbous G (ep12), Jushiro Ukitake (ep40), Kaien Shiba (ep49), Oscar Joaquin de la Rosa, Tatsufusa Enjoji
* Liam O'Brien - Jūshirō Ukitake, Soken Ishida, Sora Inoue, Baigon, Rikichi Yuki, Taichi Miyamoto, Harunobu Ogido (ep63)
* Karen Strassman - Soi-Fon, Momo Hinamori, Cyan Sun-Sun, Cyan Sung-Sun, Dalk, Masaki Kurosaki (ep178), Young Akon, Torue
* Ellyn Stern-Epcar - Masaki Kurosaki
* Michael Sinterniklaas - Nnoitra Gilga, Luppi Antenor, Menis, Ikkaku Madamare (ep98)
* Vic Mignogna - Ikkaku Madarame, Hozukimaru, Senbonzakura, Zabimaru (Monkey) (Episode 42)
* Brian Beacock - Yumichika Ayasegawa, Jinnai Doko, Ban
* Kate Higgins - Karin Kurosaki, Retsu Unohana, Nanao Ise, Lily, Lilynette Gingerbuck, Roka Paramia (ep127), Miyuki (ep135), Kiyone Kotetsu (ep185), Haru (ep316)
* Janice Kawyze - Yuzu Kurosaki
* Patrick Seitz - Isshin Kurosaki, Kenapachi Zaraki (eps243-366), Sentaro Kotsubaki, Goethe, Baura, Aida, Zabimaru (Snake) (Ep42), Toshi (Ep1), Shuren (ep299)
* Cindy Robinson - Kūkaku Shiba, Kiyone Kotesu, Miyako Shiba (ep49)
* Dave Mallow - Kensei Muguruma, Kaien Shiba (eps153-208), Inose,
* Jeannie Elias - Chizuru Honsho*,* Jinta Hanakari
* Tricia Pierce - Cirucci Sanderwicci
* Keith Silverstein - Coyote Starrk, Aaroniero Arruruerie (Deep-voiced Mask), Mabashi, Tesra Lindocruz, Tensa Zangetsu, Zennosuke Kurumadani (ep80), Bearded Toju, Boomerang Toju,
* Michael Sorich - Don Kanonji, Tessai Tsukabishi, Giriko Kutsuzawa, Fishbone D (ep1), Obuta (343 & 344), Heita Momoyama (ep134)
* Michael Greco - Pesche Gatiche
* Pete Sepenuk - Dondochakka Bilstin
* Greg Eagles - Gantenbainne Mosqueda
* Paul St Peter - Grand Fisher, Yammy Riyalgo, Battikaroa (ep267)
* Joe Ochman - Hachigen Ushoda, Kuzuryu, Shin'etsu Kisaragi (ep188), Ken (ep227)
* Spike Spencer - Hanataro Yamada, Di Roy Rinker
* Lara Cody - Hiyori Sarugaki (eps112-138)
* Laura Bailey - Hiyori Sarugaki (eps206-285), Tier Harribel, Mashiro Kuna, Yui Toyokawa
* Kirk Thornton - Narrator, Zennosuke Kurumadani, Hiyosu, Ugaki, Eikichirō Saidō, Gyōkaku Kumoi, Hinagiku, Gegetsuburi, Mr. Pork (eps. 348-349)
* Grant George - Izuru Kira, Satoda (ep343)
* David Rasner - Kaname Tosen (eps24-219)
* Brian Palermo - Kaname Tosen (eps277-289)
* Quinton Flynn - Kon, Toba, Kei Uehara, Sugama (ep182)
* Yuri Lowenthal - Keigo Asano, Mit (Ep1), Kaneda (eps. 6-7), Young Renji Abarai (ep. 32), Young Byakuya Kuchiki (ep. 208), Shinobu Eishima (eps. 209-210), Kaoru Unagiya (ep. 344)
* Tara Platt - Lisa Yadōmaru, Sode no Shirayuki
* Travis Willingham - Kugo Ginjo, Love Aikawa, Akon, Ashido Kano, Charlotte Chuhlhourne, Findorr Calius, Hyorinmaru, Wabisuke, Aisslinger Wernarr, Reiichi Oshima
* Lex Lang- Marechiyo Ōmaeda, Runuganga
* Terrence Stone - Mayuri Kurotsuchi, Yoruichi Shihōin (Cat Form), Palateraul (eps. 147-149)
* Tom Fahn - Mizuiro Kojima, Kano, Ino (Ep6-7)
* Erin Fitzgerald - Franceska Mila Rose, Mizuho Asano, Shota Toyokawa, Katen Kyokotsu Tachi, Sogyo no Kotowari
* Colleen O'Shaughnessey - Nelliel Tu Odelschwanck, Loly Aivirrne, Michiru Ogawa, Yuichi Shibata, Female Arrancar, Hisagomaru (Ep259), Kyoko Haida (Ep261)
* Christopher Corey Smith - Rōjūrō Ōtoribashi, Makoto Kibune, Wonderweiss Margera
* JB Blanc - Sajin Komamura (ep96+), Ginrei Kuchiki, Makizō Aramaki, Nakeem Greendina, Patros, Shrieker (ep4 & 299), Aoga (ep46), Gengorō Ōnabara (ep46), Demoura Zodd, Izaemon Todo (ep210)
* Roger Craig Smith - Shinji Hirako, Noba, Ryusei Kenzaki, Ho
* Ben Diskin - Szayelaporro Granz, Abirama Redder, Pequenos (eps. 147-149), Shinta Seko (ep. 172), Rudbornn Chelute (ep. 195), Bigmouth (ep. 208), Narunosuke (ep. 262), Jinta Hanakari (Teen) (ep344)
* Dina Sherman - Yachiru Kusajishi
* Philece Sampler - Ayame, Waineton (ep. 83)
* Dorothy Fahn - Shun'o, Yoshino Soma, Misato Ochi, Sayori Amagake, Kanisawa, Mouthless Sword Beast
* Julie Ann Taylor - Jackie Tristian, Nozomi Kujo, Ririn, Rin Tsubokura, Haineko, Haruko (Ep314), Gina Dokugamine (Ep364)
* Peter Lurie - Jidanbo Ikkanzaka, Jirobo Ikkanzaka
* Mona Marshall - Ichigo Kurosaki (Young) (eps7-8)
* Richard Epcar - Zangetsu, Gō Koga, Kagine (ep11)
* Cam Clarke - Yasochika Iemura, Oko Yushima, Kagerōza Inaba
* Ezra Weisz - Illfort Grantz
* Kirsten Potter - Ran'Tao
* Beau Billingslea - Edrad Liones
* Sam Riegel - Maki Ichinose, Gonryomaru, Ruri'iro Kujaku
* Eden Riegel - Rurichiyo Kasumiouji
* Brianne Siddall - Shu Kannogi, Hironari Horiuchi (Episode 22)
* Troy Baker - Jin Kariya
* Matthew Mercer - Shūkurō Tsukishima, Michel (ep310)
* Cristina Valenzuela - Riruka Dokugamine
* Lucien Dodge - Yukio Hans Vorarlberna
* Todd Haberkorn - Moeh Shishigawara, Masayoshi (Ep315)
* Mary Elizabeth McGlynn - Ikumi Unigaya, Zabimaru (Monkey)
* Joe J. Thomas - Sawatari, Nieder (Sword)
* Adam Bitterman - Genga
* Phineas Willow - Aldegor & Bawabawa
* Sandy Fox - Ritz
* Rick Zieff - Shusuke Amagai
* Peter Spellos - Koganehiko
* Carrie Savage - Dead Girl (ep1)
* Darrel Guilbeau - Ryohei Toba, Hashigami (Ep6-7)
* Barbara Goodson - Numb Chandelier (ep13), Heita Momoyama's Mother (ep134), Mrs. Shinmura (ep127)
* Richard Cansino - Daiji Hirasago
* Brad MacDonald - Gitano Shigeo
* Peter Doyle - Cain Nao
* Danielle Judovits - Mayu
* Bryce Papenbrook - Ryuzaburo
* Debi Mae West - Hisana Kuchiki (ep63)