Bleach is a popular anime series about Ichigo Kurosaki, a high school student with the ability to see ghosts, who gains the powers of a Soul Reaper (Shinigami) from Rukia Kuchiki. As a Soul Reaper, Ichigo's duty is to protect humans from evil spirits called Hollows and guide departed souls to the Soul Society, the afterlife. The series follows his adventures as he battles Hollows, confronts other Shinigami, and explores the complex world of Soul Society.