Bleach Anime
In short
A Japanese animated television series based on the manga by Tite Kubo that follows Ichigo Kurosaki, a teenager who gains the powers of a Soul Reaper.
In plain words
The show tells the story of a boy who protects humans from evil spirits known as Hollows. He uses special sword powers to guide souls to the afterlife and fight supernatural threats.
A simple example
Ichigo Kurosaki receives powers from Rukia Kuchiki to fight a Hollow that is attacking his town.
Why it matters
It is one of the most popular anime series globally and is part of the 'Big Three' long-running shonen shows. It has helped define the modern supernatural action genre.
Easy to mix up
Do not confuse the anime series with the chemical cleaning product of the same name.