Name of Series: Bleach
Episodes: 269-Ongoing
Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Mystery
Plot Summary: Bleach takes place in Karakura Town, Japan. Ichigo Kurosaki is just a normal student…except he’s able to see spirits. Going on with his usual life, he helps spirits to find peace in whatever way he can, until one day, he meets up with a very different kind of spiritual being. A Soul Reaper. As a Shinigami, it is her duty to hunt “hollows”, or spiritual creatures that devour other spirits, and to also put any lingering spirits at peace through a process called “Konso”. When she comes across Ichigo however, everything changes…for both of them. During an attack, Rukia is mortally wounded protecting Ichigo, and is forced to transfer her power to him…else they both die. After doing so, however, her power does not return. And so begins Ichigo’s journey of being a Substitute Soul Reaper. As the plot progresses, and the storyline changes, you learn more about the nature of hollows, and the life of Shinigami. Not to mention the other classes of spiritual beings lurking in the shadows of the world.
Personal Opinion: Alright. Being completely honest here, Bleach has a bit of a slow start. When things are normal, you just get a sense of “mundane” that is unavoidable. However! I urge you to hang in there…because it gets really good. :3 I really enjoyed the Soul Society arc, and it just got better from there (love the Arrancar arc, didn‘t much like the Bount arc…but it had it‘s moments too). The fighting is intense(lots of blood loss lol) and the animation is fluid and beautiful. Which, that seems to improve as it progresses as well. The music rocks too. ^^ I find myself loving many of the quotes from the series, and it’s easy to get lost in the story, trying to figure things out before they happen. And yet…I found that it threw me for a complete LOOP…which is always good. XD So, if you are a fan of action, but like your comedy and mystery of the unknown, then check this one out for sure. ^~ I’m including my favorite opening song, though like I said, the music is awesome. LOL
Rating: 8--Only because it’s a bit long, which is a turn-off for a lot of people.
