Bleach is a popular anime and manga series that tells the story of Ichigo Kurosaki, a teenager who becomes a Soul Reaper, tasked with defending the living world from the undead. The Bleach anime series is produced by Studio Pierrot and directed by Noriyuki Abe. The series premiered in Japan on October 5, 2004 and ended on March 26, 2012. The series has been licensed for release in North America by Viz Media.

The Bleach anime series was released on DVD in Japan by Aniplex. The first DVD box set was released on December 22, 2004 and the final box …