Explainers
Bleach: Bankai and Zanpakuto, Explained
What is a Zanpakuto, what does Bankai do, and why does it matter? A clear explainer of Bleach's core power system.
Bleach
BLEACH
Seasons
5
Episodes
366
Studio
Studio Pierrot
Status
FINISHED
Year
2004
Score
79/100
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Cover: via AniList · © Studio Pierrot
Synopsis
Ichigo Kurosaki is a rather normal high school student apart from the fact he has the ability to see ghosts. This ability never impacted his life in a major way until the day he encounters the Shinigami Kuchiki Rukia, who saves him and his family's lives from a Hollow, a corrupt spirit that devours human souls. Wounded during the fight against the Hollow, Rukia chooses the only option available to defeat the monster and passes her Shinigami powers to Ichigo. Now forced to act as a substitute until Rukia recovers, Ichigo hunts down the Hollows that plague his town.
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Soi Fon
Mayuri Kurotsuchi
Zangetsu
Shuuhei Hisagi
Ikkaku Madarame
Yachiru Kusajishi
Genryuusai Yamamoto
Kon
Coyote Starrk
Nemu Kurotsuchi
Tier Harribel
Kuukaku Shiba
Kaname Tousen
Hiyori Sarugaki
Yumichika Ayasegawa
Nanao Ise
Lisa Yadoumaru
Izuru Kira
Tatsuki Arisawa
Karin Kurosaki
Isane Kotetsu
Hanatarou Yamada
Kensei Muguruma
Szayel Aporro Grantz
Momo Hinamori
Nnoitra Gilga
Ryuuken Ishida
Mashiro Kuna
Ururu Tsumugiya
Kaien Shiba
Pesche Guatiche
Ganju Shiba
Yuzu Kurosaki
Nova
Cirucci Thunderwitch
Keigo Asano
Roujuuro Otoribashi
Ririn
Wonderweiss Margela
Hachigen Ushouda
Luppi Antenor
Dordonii Alessandro Del Socacchio
Kiyone Kotetsu
Aaroniero Arruruerie
Love Aikawa
Jin Kariya
Mizuho Asano
Choujiro Sasakibe
Marechiyo Oomaeda
Ilforte Grantz
Yammy Llargo
Zommari Leroux
D-Roy Rinker
Edrad Liones
Shawlong Qu Fong
Nakeem Greendina
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