Bleach (en) is a manga and anime series about Ichigo Kurosaki, a teenager who can see ghosts. His life changes when he accidentally gains the powers of a Soul Reaper, a being tasked with protecting the living world from evil spirits called Hollows and guiding souls to the afterlife. The story follows Ichigo and his friends as they battle powerful enemies, uncover secrets of the Soul Society, and confront the Hollow within Ichigo himself. Readers enjoy the series for its intense, stylish sword fights, unique supernatural world, and the deep bonds and rivalries between its large cast of cool, complex characters.