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Bleach

2004·Show
416Episodes in2Seasons·TV-14
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.3Metacritic–7.8Rotten Tomatoes–81%

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A , animated series: , but never gory, .

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Episodes

7.8
8.0
8.6
6.3
6.7
7.6
7.5
8.2
6.3
8.1
8.4
7.4
6.5
8.4
7.0
7.9

About

For as long as he can remember, Ichigo Kurosaki has been able to see ghosts. But when he meets Rukia, a Soul Reaper who battles evil spirits known as Hollows, he finds his life is changed forever. Now, with a newfound wealth of spiritual energy, Ichigo discovers his true calling: to protect the living and the dead from evil.
Shonen Action AdventureSpiritual Supernatural WorldHigh-Octane Sword BattlesNostalgic Early 2000s AestheticFound Family DynamicsPower Fantasy ProgressionEnergetic & Fun ToneIconic Anime SoundtrackClassic Hero's Journey

Crew

Directed by:
Noriyuki Abe, Tomohisa Taguchi, Mitsutaka Noshitani
Written by:
Masashi Sogo, Kenta Shimoyama, Masaki Hiramatsu
Produced by:
Makoto Hijikata, Tasuku Honda, Yoshihiko Tominaga
Composed by:
Shiro Sagisu

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Bleach

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Bleach?

Hulu

In the United States, Bleach streams on Hulu. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 85 other countries.

Is Bleach worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 8.3). Season 4 is the weak spot, with an IMDb average of 6.3 against 8.6 for the best season.

Which season of Bleach is best?

Season 3, with an IMDb average of 8.6. Seasons 4 and 9 are the weakest at 6.3. The highest-rated episode is Ichigo Dies! Orihime, the Cry of Sorrow! (season 14, episode 6) at 9.7, and the lowest is Yomigaeru shishi (season 3, episode 9) at 4.9.

Is Bleach okay for kids?

TV-14Violence

Yes: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Bleach?

166 h

About 166 hours: 416 episodes in 2 seasons of about 24 minutes each since 2004, and it's still in production.

Can I half-watch Bleach?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Is Bleach in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.