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Bleach
- Cartoon Network
- Genre: Science Fiction
Common Sense Media says
Mature anime series is spooky and violent.
Parents say
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Kids say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that the 15-year-old protagonist of this mature anime series doesn't get along with his father; in fact, they often get into fistfights. While this is a cartoon, it's also part of Cartoon Network's Adult Swim line-up for a reason -- the ghostly subject matter and sometimes-bloody action scenes might be upsetting for younger (or particularly sensitive) viewers.
What's the story?
Everything changes for 15-year-old Ichigo Kurosaki (voiced by Johnny Yong Bosch) when he receives a visit from a Hollow, a spiteful soul that descends upon Ichigo's home and attacks him and his family. When it becomes clear that the valiant Ichigo can't fend off the attacker, the Shinigami (Death God) Rukia Kuchiki (Michelle Ruiff) comes to his aid. But when Rukia is attacked by the Hollow as well, she's forced to give her powers to Ichigo. Armed with these new abilities, Ichigo takes on the role of Soul Reaper and finds himself working to protect the innocent and help lost souls find peace, regularly interacting with ghosts and other supernatural beings.
Is it any good?
Parents with cartoon-addicted kids should probably watch a few episodes before giving the green light to non-teens. While it's more like a traditional cartoon than some of the other, darker Adult Swim offerings, BLEACH is clearly geared toward mature audiences, and some scenes and themes will likely give families pause.
For example, Ichigo, whose mother has died, has a tense relationship with his father and picks fights with him -- which result in physical assaults. While no blood is shed, it's difficult to watch a teen and his father throwing punches at each other. And Ichigo's two younger sisters, who are both intensely sarcastic and jaded, seem to be left to their own devices when their father is absent.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about ghosts and whether they really exist. Do you think anyone can actually communicate with the dead? If you could talk to someone who's passed on, who would it be? What would you ask them?
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Bleach: Perfect for older kids, but not for tweens
I happen to love Bleach, and will admit... I am a major fan of the series. It draws me in. However, it isn't something I would give to a thirteen year old or younger, unless they were really mature.
Message: The message revolves around protecting those one cares about.
Good Role Models: Ichigo is one example of the good role models in there. Sure, he is tough, but he does go and study so he can make good grades at school. The reasons he fights is honorable.
Bad Rolemodels: Kyoraku Taicho is a drunk, Rangiku shows a lot of skin... even to the point she is nude, though it doesn't show any of her private area.
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Kid, 12 years old
April 18, 2011
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deserves more than three stars
sheesh.you rated this like you haven't even watched Bleach.yes the violence can be very intense sometimes,but it's not graphic or anything.Yes there is cursing,but there's much more in the subtitled version.Actually watch things before u rate them.
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I watch it
I like this show but if parents like to get a "more safer" version of it just find the bleach eps. translated by viz media. Viz media takes out most of the words that most Americans probably wouldn't like their kids to hear/see. I haven't been up to date with the newer eps but I have been reading the manga (For people who don't know what manga is, it's a Japanese word for comics) in one of the chapters it shows a nude women with her private parts covered by clouds because she transformed into her original form. Don't worry the main character sees this and demands her to put on some clothes so he's not a pervert. ;D Anyways, this is a good anime. It's shonen (meaning it's aimed to boys 10-18, note; I'm a tomboyish girl) so it has to have some violence and action. Has some good morals though.
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Ok...
i was nice on giving it 4 stars i mean its a good show but it can put me to sleep sometimes. orhime is a bad example for girls though i mean shes really stupid. there is also some cursing and sexual stuff and samurai fighting but its not so bad aside from the fact that charaacters are really aggresive sometimes. but the show is too much of a wannabe naruto and YES it came AFTER naruto.
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Kid, 11 years old
June 24, 2010
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17+
The are bad sence.Bad langage.Bad violence.
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one of my favorite animes
bleach is a wonderfully developed anime with a highly developed plot (eccept for the bount arc. ugh. that wasn't even in the manga). ichigo's relations with his dad are more comical than violent, so i wouldn't take that as a turn-off. bleach may be violent at times, but underneath, it teaches valuable morals. i would also like to point out that in japan, this series is meant for childeren 8+. my mom also likes this series.
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Annoyance at how anime is generally treated.
I agree that this particular anime is NOT for young children but i have a beef with people who think that anime which isn't watered down bullspit is horrible. My Sis-in-law was shocked when she saw that i had a great collection of japanese media. She said how can i allow Bellatrix and Vash (Yes my fangirlism is that bad. I named My Daughter Bellatrix after the Harry Potter charter and My son after Vash the Stampede) to see such filth. She, like most people, believe that unless its shown on 4kids or on Cartoon Network's morning block it is pornographic and violent. I highly reccomend parents screen such shows before d***ing them.
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This anime is my favorite! Although younger kids might not like it because of all the violence...
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I would recomend it to anyone 13 and older.
This is one of my favorite anime, but it seems to be getting pretty long, so I haven't been watching it much.
It's pretty normal, nothing really over the top, but the violence,may be much for parents, theres quite a lot of blood in the series but, trust me there are shows that are worse,and the language may be a concern for some parents, but really it's mostly PG-13 language,such as what was listed above, but really I don't think its really that much of a concern. I would recomend it if you are an anime fan that dosen't mind watching something with 100+ episodes, otherwise you might get bored with it. Bleach is an anime with a great storyline, and amazing characters that have strong senses of pride and will fight to protect what is important to them, and the animation is pretty good too.
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A much less innpropriate show than naruto
So, I've seen every episode of Bleach and Naruto, in japanese and English, including Naruto Part 2, Bleach is actually much less violent than the original uncut naruto, which is in the uncut boxsets, so unless your kids are older, caution them when buying Naruto uncut box sets, but bleach is not a bad show, no where as violent or sexual as the majority of animes, and if you trust your kid with not using curse words, then they should be able to watch it, not a bad show, but later on gets really dull and boring, but starts out great, where as Naruto starts out boring ,but as the show progresses the plot becomes deeper and a much better show, watch Naruto instead, but only in Japanese
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| TV rating: | TV-14 |
| Network: | Cartoon Network |
| Cast: | Johnny Yong Bosch, Michelle Ruff, Stephanie Sheh |
| Genre: | Science Fiction |
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