Bleach follows the life of Ichigo Kurosaki, a high school student who has been able to see spirits for as long as he can remember. Despite this unusual ability, Ichigo leads a relatively normal life—until one day, he encounters Rukia Kuchiki, a Soul Reaper responsible for guiding souls to the afterlife and battling evil spirits known as Hollows. Their meeting takes a dangerous turn when a Hollow attacks Ichigo’s family. In a desperate attempt to protect them, Ichigo tries to fight the Hollow, but it’s Rukia who steps in to shield him, resulting in her severe injury.

Unable to continue fighting, Rukia proposes transferring half of her Soul Reaper powers to Ichigo. However, Ichigo unexpectedly absorbs all of her powers, transforming into a full-fledged Soul Reaper and defeating the Hollow with ease. Now, with Rukia’s powers gone, Ichigo is forced to take on her responsibilities of defending the living from Hollows and helping souls find peace.

As Ichigo navigates his new role, he is joined by his friends Orihime Inoue and Yasutora “Chad” Sado, who also discover latent spiritual powers of their own. Together, they face escalating threats from the spirit world, and Ichigo learns that becoming a Soul Reaper brings far more complications and dangers than he initially realized. Themes of duty, sacrifice, and the blurred lines between life and death shape the world of Bleach, where Ichigo must rise to meet challenges far beyond his ordinary life.