HuluBleach (2004)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.3
Overview
For as long as he can remember, Ichigo Kurosaki has been able to see ghosts. But when he meets Rukia, a Soul Reaper who battles evil spirits known as Hollows, he finds his life is changed forever. Now, with a newfound wealth of spiritual energy, Ichigo discovers his true calling: to protect the living and the dead from evil.
Starring Cast
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Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Neutral
Female Combat: Yes
Overview
For as long as he can remember, Ichigo Kurosaki has been able to see ghosts. But when he meets Rukia, a Soul Reaper who battles evil spirits known as Hollows, he finds his life is changed forever. Now, with a newfound wealth of spiritual energy, Ichigo discovers his true calling: to protect the living and the dead from evil.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
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Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film primarily focuses on an apolitical hero's journey within a fantasy setting, emphasizing individual responsibility and the protection of the innocent. While it features challenges to rigid authority, these are balanced by the ultimate goal of maintaining order and are not framed as explicit ideological critiques, leading to a neutral stance.
The movie features a cast that is ethnically consistent with its Japanese source material, without engaging in explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. Its narrative focuses on a heroic male protagonist and does not explicitly critique traditional identities or center on DEI themes.
Secondary
Bleach contains minor, often ambiguous, instances that can be interpreted as LGBTQ+ representation, such as Soi Fon's intense devotion to Yoruichi and Giselle Gewelle's gender identity. These elements are not central to the plot and are neither explicitly affirmed nor denigrated by the narrative, resulting in a neutral overall impact on LGBTQ+ themes.
The show features multiple female characters, including Rukia Kuchiki, Soi Fon, and Rangiku Matsumoto, who engage in and win direct physical combat against various male opponents using their martial arts skills and melee weapons.
The anime 'Bleach' is a direct adaptation of the manga, faithfully portraying all established characters with their canonical genders. No instances were found where a character's gender was changed from the source material.
The anime series "Bleach" (2004–2023) is a direct adaptation of the manga, faithfully portraying the characters' established appearances and implied racial/ethnic backgrounds from the source material. No significant character's race was altered from the manga to the anime.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
8.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
8.2
8.4
Critic Ratings
N/A
N/A
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