Bleach

About Bleach

If you are hunting for a new action series, Bleach deserves a look (2004). The setup goes like this. The setup: Ichigo Kurosaki is an average high schooler—until his family is attacked by a Hollow, a corrupt spirit that seeks to devour human souls. It is then that he crosses paths with a Soul Reaper named Rukia Kuchiki, who gets injured while protecting Ichigo's family from the assailant.

Along the way, to save his family, Ichigo accepts Rukia's offer of taking her abilities and becomes a Soul Reaper as a result. However, as Rukia is unable to regain her abilities, Ichigo is given the daunting task of hunting down the Hollows that plague their town. However, he is not alone in his confront, as he is later joined by his friends—classmates Orihime Inoue, Yasutora Sado, and Uryuu Ishida—who each have their own unique abilities.

In an action series like this, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. This one is best suited to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Studio Pierrot, so the studio's house style defines how Bleach looks and moves on screen. The action focus matters here: fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. A 7.8/10 score points to a dependable, well-liked series. It aired in 2004, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.