Bleach (2004)
A spirited teenager sees ghosts, then becomes a Soul Reaper battling evil spirits in this brisk, epic adventure.
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.
How intense is Bleach?
Bleach is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated TV-14.
What Bleach feels like
- Tone
- epic
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Bleach
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Bleach for you?
Is Bleach scary?
Only a little. Bleach has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Bleach gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Bleach sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Bleach OK for kids?
It is rated TV-14. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Bleach?
Episodes run about 24m.
Where can I stream Bleach?
Bleach is streaming on Hulu.
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