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Bleach is a manga and anime by mangaka Tite Kubo about the adventures of Kurosaki Ichigo, a teenager who has become a Soul Reaper: a protector of humans and guide to the afterlife.

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Bleach (ブリーチ) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Tite Kubo. It focuses on the adventures of Kurosaki Ichigo, a teenager who has become a Soul Reaper: a protector of humans and guide to the afterlife.

The story of Bleach follows the adventures of Kurosaki Ichigo. From his childhood, Ichigo was able to see ghosts. His life suddenly changes when he meets Kuchiki Rukia, who introduces herself as a Shinigami (Soul Reaper), and obtains Shinigami powers from her.

The Bleach franchise includes:

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Why is Rukia unable to use her Zanpakuto during the Bount arc?

During the Bount arc, Rukia tells Maki she can not use her zanpakuto. Why is this? All of her powers should have returned to her.
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Are there any non-human "races" or characters that also have never been and will never be human?

It seems like every character and "race" in Bleach is either human, was human at one point, will become human when they die, or were born to those who were at one point human - Shinigami, Hollows, etc. all seem to be, in some way, at least partially…
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In Bleach, did Isshin become a captain after Urahara was exiled? If not, then where was he when Hirako and the others were getting beaten up by Aizen?

I am a little confused about the timeline in Bleach. I know that sometime after Urahara was exiled, Isshin went to the living world and fought that Vasto Lorde, and then Aizen stabbed him from behind, etc. But where was Isshin before Urahara got…
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What was it that Ichimaru Gin wanted to avenge?

I just finished watching Bleach. I wonder what was it about Matsumoto Rangiku that Ichimaru Gin wanted to avenge/protect? Also, what would he have been thinking after he successfully extracted the Hogyoku from Aizen's body?
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Does Yachiru ever come back?

In the Bleach anime, Yachiru disappears because she is Kenpachi's Spirit, but does she ever come back?
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When is Bleach: Can’t Fear Your Own World set?

i got an email from Viz Media talking about a a new Bleach novel. the description in the email says Bleach: Can’t Fear Your Own World, Vol. 1 (Novel) Go deeper into the world of Bleach with the novels! The Quincies’s Thousand Year Blood War is…
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Why is Ulquiorra's Cero green?

Normally, all of Ceros are red in color, but why is Ulquiorra's Cero was green? Does it mean that it's more powerful? What makes it so different?
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Where do the Bleach filler arcs and movies fit in the anime timeline?

I know they are not canon but I would like to know between what episodes/arcs these can be watched so they do not interrupt the canon and flow better chronologically. Like placing them in a way where they do not outright interrupt and break the…
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How come there are still Quincies if the whole race was wiped out?

I just don't get it. How can there be a quincy population if they were all wiped out?
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Soundtrack in Bleach episode 358 at around 8:45?

It starts around 8:40, before Ginjo throws the Combat Pass to Ichigo and tells him 'Here. Give it a try'. I've looked everywhere but I can't find it. This song has been played multiple times in the series, mostly in the latter arcs I think.
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Were Stark and Baraggan Arrancar before joining Aizen?

In both Baraggan's and Stark's flashbacks, they look the same as in present. Did they become Arrancar on their own? However, if they did then how could Aizen promise Baraggan more power?
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When does season 9 of Bleach take place chronologically?

At first, I thought it was taking place before they went to Las Noches, but Chad used his right arm as the shield Brazo Derecha de Gigante which he only developed in Las Noches. When does season 9 take place chronologically?
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Can Byakuya overcome Aizen's Kyoka Suigetsu as easy as he overcomed Koga since both of them are based on illusion?

Byakuya breaks free and readies himself against Kōga, who is determined to use his illusions on Senbonzakura as well. Before he can attempt to do so, Byakuya activates his Bankai, Senbonzakura Kageyoshi, and uses Senkei, which Byakuya notes will…
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Was Yachiru real or just Zaraki's spirit?

In the final arc of Bleach, we see Yachiru going to a severely wounded Zaraki Kenpachi and talking to him. She couldn't physically be there, and she talks as if she were Nozarashi's manifestation. Yachiru is also reported has having a unique…
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Why do we not see spiritual powers run in human families?

It's shown that spiritual powers run in families. And that the types of power that a human can have varies- Chad, Orihime, the Fullbringers, whatever was going on with Ururu and Jinta. So why is it that beyond seeing ghosts, only Quincy/Shinigami…
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