2) Bleach  is a Japanese anime series, its  follows the adventures of Ichigo Kurosaki after he obtains the powers of a Soul Reaper ";Shinigami'', literally, "Death God")a death personification similar to the Grim Reaper—from another Soul Reaper,Rukia Kuchiki. His newfound powers force him to take on the duties of defending humans from evil spirits and guiding departed souls to the afterlife. The anime adaptation includes original storylines not found in the manga; including repeated appearances and stories containing these original characters. Studio Pierrot produced the series from 2004 to 2012, consisting of 366 episodes.