Ichigo Kurosaki
黒崎一護
Ichigo Kurosaki is the protagonist of Bleach, a human who gained Soul Reaper powers to protect his family and friends. His journey from substitute shinigami to one of the most powerful beings showcases his growth and complex heritage spanning Human, Shinigami, Hollow, and Quincy.
Overview
Ichigo Kurosaki is the protagonist of Tite Kubo's Bleach, serialised in Weekly Shonen Jump from 2001 to 2016 and animated by Studio Pierrot. A high-school student who can see ghosts, he becomes a substitute Soul Reaper after Rukia Kuchiki transfers her powers to him.
Wielding the oversized zanpakuto Zangetsu, Ichigo storms the Soul Society to rescue Rukia, then battles the traitor Sosuke Aizen and his Arrancar army. His heritage as the son of a Soul Reaper and a Quincy is revealed in the final Thousand-Year Blood War arc.
Ichigo is known for his orange hair, scowl and protective streak toward friends and family. He is voiced by Masakazu Morita in Japanese and Johnny Yong Bosch in English.
Personality & Traits
Ichigo Kurosaki is a protagonist character in Bleach, also known as Substitute Shinigami, Strawberry. Fans most often describe Ichigo as protective, determined, orange hair.
Also Known As
Voice Actors
| Voice actor | Language |
|---|---|
 Johnny Yong Bosch | English |
 Masakazu Morita | Japanese |
 Fábio Lucindo | Portuguese |
 Yuki Matsuoka | Japanese |
 Konrad Bösherz | German |
 Eduardo Garza | Spanish |
Appearances
- Bleach
- Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War
- Bleach movies
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Ichigo Kurosaki?
Ichigo Kurosaki is the protagonist of Bleach, a human who gained Soul Reaper powers to protect his family and friends. His journey from substitute shinigami to one of the most powerful beings showcases his growth and complex heritage spanning Human, Shinigami, Hollow, and Quincy.
What anime is Ichigo Kurosaki from?
Ichigo Kurosaki appears in BLEACH, BLEACH: Sennen Kessen-hen, BLEACH: Sennen Kessen-hen - Ketsubetsu-tan, BLEACH: Sennen Kessen-hen - Soukoku-tan, BLEACH: Sennen Kessen-hen - Kashin-tan, BLEACH: MEMORIES OF NOBODY, BLEACH: Jigoku-hen, BLEACH: The DiamondDust Rebellion - Mou Hitotsu no Hyourinmaru, BLEACH: Fade to Black - Kimi no Na wo Yobu, BLEACH: The Sealed Sword Frenzy. You can watch these anime on OZZO.TV.
Who voices Ichigo Kurosaki?
Ichigo Kurosaki is voiced by Johnny Yong Bosch (English) and Masakazu Morita (Japanese) and Fábio Lucindo (Portuguese) and Yuki Matsuoka (Japanese) and Konrad Bösherz (German) and Eduardo Garza (Spanish).
What makes Ichigo Kurosaki popular?
Ichigo Kurosaki has 14,784 favorites on MyAnimeList, making them one of the most beloved anime characters.