Bleach

"Bleach" is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Tite Kubo, serialized in Weekly Shōnen Jump since August 2001. The story follows Ichigo Kurosaki, a high school student who can see ghosts, and his adventures after gaining the powers of a Soul Reaper. Early parts of the story focus on Ichigo and Rukia Kuchiki, before delving deeper into the world of Soul Reapers. The manga has been adapted into an anime series, OVAs, films, musicals, and video games. Over 50 million manga volumes have been sold in Japan, reaching the top of manga sales in the U.S. The anime, produced by Studio Pierrot starting in 2004, largely follows the manga but includes original arcs. The recent "Thousand-Year Blood War" arc has also been animated. The world of "Bleach" includes the human world, Soul Society, and Hueco Mundo, with characters including Soul Reapers, humans, Hollows, and Quincies. Known for its character designs and combat, "Bleach" has a large global fan base.