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Bleach is the anime version of manga writer Tite Kubo's book series of the same name. We've put together a list of the best characters from Bleach, including the main characters and lead Bleach roles. The most famous Bleach characters include Ichigo Kurosaki, Origami Inoue, and more!&nbsp;This list answers the questions &quot;what are the Bleach characters called?&quot; and &quot;who are all the characters in Bleach?&quot; Bleach tells the story of Ichigo Kurosaki, who becomes a Soul Reaper after Rukia Kuchiki loses a battle to a powerful Hollow.&nbsp;Check out the best major and minor Bleach characters below, and be sure to let us know what you think in the comment section.&nbsp;

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Mayuri Kurotsuchi is a fictional character in the Bleach anime and manga created by Tite Kubo. He is the current Captain of Squad 12th Division of the Gotei 13 and overseer of the Soul Reapers' Research and Development Institute.

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In anime, physical power isn't always everything. Very often brains will win over brawn, and because of that, we're ranking the smartest anime characters of all time. Do you have a favorite smart anime character? Now would be a good time to show it by voting up your top choices on the poll below. From master strategists like Shikamaru (Naruto) who plan one hundred steps away, to analytical geniuses like Death Note's L who can predict his opponents moves before he even makes them, these anime characters are much smarter than the average human.Vote up the intelligent anime characters that you believe to be the smartest, and downvote any that you don't think could hang intellectually with the top contendors on this poll.

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At long last, here's our list of the greatest anime villains of all time, including villains from every genre and demographic of anime out there. What would anime be without a great enemy for the heroes to fight with? Villains in anime can really make or break a series, as they are essentially the sole source of tension and conflict in any show. The protagonists of Dragon Ball Z are all amazing and loveable, but is Freeza not equally as crucial to the show's sucess and popularity? What would Fullmetal Alchemist be like without the Homonculi, or Inuyasha without Naraku? Yes, a great anime villain is equally as important as a show's hero, and the enemies below are a testament to that. Vote for the bad guy that you think deserves the title of the best anime villain of all time, no matter how powerful or strong they are. Sometimes a great villain can be a normal human being, like Gendo Ikari from Neon Genesis or Johan Liebert from Monster.

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Now that Ichigo Kurosaki is a shinigami, he must defend humans from evil spirits and guide departed souls into the afterlife.

The Best of Bleach

After an eight-year absence, the Bleach anime will finally return in 2021 to animate the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/bleach-manga-plot-after-anime/leo-reyna" target="_blank">final storyline in the series</a>. With all the buzz surrounding the return of Bleach to TV, the fandom&#39;s passion for&nbsp;their favorite teenaged soul reaper has been reignited. Among the great debates going on today is who was the greatest captain in Gotei 13.

While Bleach began with a small, but humble cast, the (spiritual) world grew immensely in the Soul Society, which is commonly regarded as the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-arcs-shounen-anime/leo-reyna" target="_blank">best story arc</a>&nbsp;in the series. Fans were introduced to a number of unforgettable captains, such as Kenpachi Zaraki, So Fon, Byakuya Kuchiki, and of course, Sōsuke Aizen. All of which, had their <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-bankai-bleach/leo-reyna" target="_blank">own unique powers</a>.&nbsp;Out of all of these captains - former and current -&nbsp;who was the strongest of them all?

Ranking Every Gotei 13 Captain In Bleach From Strongest to Weakest

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In the world of Bleach, a Soul Reaper is nothing without their bladed partner, the&nbsp;Zanpakutō. In addition to being a&nbsp;Soul Reaper's main weapon for combat,&nbsp;these Japanese-style swords also contain&nbsp;hidden powers called Bankai, that&nbsp;give&nbsp;their wielder extraordinary advantages in combat. One&nbsp;Zanpakutō can summon&nbsp;a skeleton snake demon, whereas another calls forth an&nbsp;indestructible samurai giant.&nbsp;There is&nbsp;an amazing number of incredibly powerful Bankai&nbsp;wielded by heroes and <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-bleach-villains/ranker-anime" target="_blank">Bleach villains</a> alike,&nbsp;but which ones are truly supreme?If your favorite Bankai is the&nbsp;Hakka no&nbsp;Togame check out the best <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-rukia-kuchiki-quotes/ranker-anime" target="_blank">Rukia Kuchiki quotes</a>.

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With such a wide range of abilities in anime, they need to be broken down by type. Who is the best fire user? What about electricity, water, or even ice users? Let's rank the best of the best from these categories and many more!

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Imagine an anime character with parasitic bugs that have been living in his body since birth, feeding off of his life essence and helping him attack his enemies. You&#39;ve just imagined Shino Aburame from&nbsp;Naruto,&nbsp;an awesome guy with incredibly creepy powers. He&#39;s not the only one - there are actually <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/my-top-10-favorite-anime-characters?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">lots of anime characters</a> with supremely unsettling abilities in shows like&nbsp;One Piece, Parasyte, Fate,&nbsp;and more.&nbsp;

Vote up the anime moves that you found the most disturbing, and vote down the ones that you&#39;re more or less indifferent to.

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Bleach&nbsp;is one of the most beloved shonen anime in history. Part of that is because of its wide range of dangerous and powerful&nbsp;villains.

Who are the strongest Bleach villains? If you&#39;ve only seen the anime, you&#39;ll probably point to Sousuke Aizen, who betrayed Soul Society in one of the most dramatic coups in anime history. But as powerful as Aizen might be, he&#39;s nothing compared to Ywach, the ultimate villain of the series who appears only <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/anime-different-from-the-manga/anna-lindwasser?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">in the manga</a>. Those two aren&#39;t the only strong villains - Aizen&#39;s Espada is almost universally terrifying.

Vote up the&nbsp;Bleach&nbsp;villains who put up an incredible fight, and vote down those who are easily defeated.&nbsp;

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The <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-anime-world-to-live-in/anna-lindwasser?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">world of anime</a> has a wide spectrum of various&nbsp;character types,&nbsp;whether it's an action series with strong heroes and the occasional&nbsp;clumsy friend, or a slice of life comedy with a slew of interesting oddballs. Have you ever seen any of these characters and wonder if they'd be someone you'd want to hang out and relax with, or&nbsp;have fun around town with? Well, this is your chance to think of which characters would best be suited to hang out with.&nbsp;&nbsp;This list gives you 30 of the many characters that someone might want to get drunk with, either because it would be funny or down-right crazy. Vote up which characters you'd most want to get drunk with and reminisce on the hilarity of these characters and think about what they'd be like with a little liquor in them (it sure wouldn't be boring).&nbsp;

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Horrible bosses are some of the most formidable opponents for hardworking anime characters. The worst examples of this archetype might have issues with&nbsp;poor management or inefficient delegation skills. Tamanawa from Oregairu is a prime example of this type of boss. On the opposite side of the spectrum, overseers are executing their employees, like Frieza from Dragon Ball Z, who vaporizes his underlings when they displease him.The term &quot;boss&quot; is rather&nbsp;broad, since it includes people in a variety of supervisory positions. One terrible boss, Ton from&nbsp;Aggretsuko, works in an office setting, while Akira Midousuji&nbsp;of&nbsp;Yowamushi Pedal&nbsp;makes life hell for his <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/tags/high-school?ref=internalCrossLinking_tag">high school</a> bike team.

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Among all the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-shounen-anime-ever-made/ranker-anime" target="_blank">best shounen anime</a> and the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-sci-fi-anime/ranker-anime" target="_blank">best sci-fi anime</a>, there are various memorable&nbsp;mad scientists.&nbsp;These anime scientists have devoted most of their life to research, whether it’s medicine and technology, or more obscure fields like time travel and immortality. They are usually dressed in a white lab coat and glasses 24/7, or something equally conspicuous that still makes them stick out like a sore thumb.The worst of the bunch have zero qualms about using anything or anyone in their scientific quest, even their own family and friends. Human life to many of these mad scientists exists as nothing more than a scientific endeavor, something to dissect, fully believing the end justifies the means. However, not all of them have evil intentions. Mad scientist characters are <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-movies-to-watch-while-drinking/anncasano?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">fun to watch</a> as they dance between sanity and craziness, pushing the boundaries of morals and ethics. Check out the top mad scientists in anime and vote up the best ones.&nbsp;

The 15 Greatest Mad Scientist Characters in Anime

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When you think of&nbsp;anime characters who fight with poison, you might be thinking of more villainous types. People likely to associate poison with someone who is sneaky, sadistic, or otherwise evil - and considering how much damage it can do, this is understandable.

While anime poison users do include villains like Bleach&#39;s mad scientist&nbsp;Mayuri Kurotsuchi and&nbsp;My Hero Academia&#39;s League of Villains member Mustard, the category also encompasses heroes, like Shizune from&nbsp;Naruto, who uses poison techniques to defend her village while also being fully capable of healing poison when necessary.&nbsp;

Poison use is an exciting and versatile battle technique - and it&#39;s used by some of anime&#39;s most fascinating characters. Who is your favorite?

The 15 Best Anime Characters Who Fight With Poison

How many anime characters who wear scarves can you name? This list ranks the best scarf wearing anime characters, with the help of your votes. This interactive poll of good characters whose style involves a scarf changes as you vote on it, so make sure to give your favorites some love! Some examples of scarf styling anime characters include Mashiro Kuna from Bleach, Yato from Noragami, and Eri Shiina from Angel Beats! If you notice an anime character who wears a scarf missing from the list, go ahead and add them so others can vote up that character too!

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