Aluna U
Bleach live-action offers a faithful yet underwhelming adaptation of the beloved manga, with clear storytelling and decent performances but lacking the visual intensity and character depth fans expect. While technically sound, miscasting and toned-down action sequences weaken the impact of key moments. Despite its flaws, the film remains watchable and holds potential for stronger sequels.
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Rated 3.5/5 Stars •
Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars
09/30/25
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Marco L
(CASTELLANO) Adaptar un manga tan popular como Bleach al cine no era fácil, pero la película consigue salir bastante bien parada. Desde el comienzo se nota la intención de respetar el espíritu de la obra: los personajes están logrados, el primer arco está bien resumido y los efectos cumplen al dar vida a los Hollows y a las peleas de los Shinigami.
Uno de los puntos fuertes está en el reparto. Sota Fukushi da a Ichigo la energía que necesita y Hana Sugisaki aporta carácter a Rukia, formando un dúo convincente. El resto acompaña sin desentonar y ayuda a que la película no caiga en los errores de otras adaptaciones.
Visualmente, el diseño artístico funciona y el CGI, aunque no deslumbra, cumple con lo que se espera. Las escenas de lucha están bien montadas, con coreografías que mantienen el ritmo y una música que recuerda al anime, lo que refuerza la conexión con los fans.
La historia va directa y evita tramas secundarias, lo que hace que incluso quienes no conozcan el manga puedan seguirla sin líos. Eso sí, se nota que en menos de dos horas han querido meter mucho, y algunos personajes o giros se quedan cortos o pasan demasiado rápido.
En conjunto, Bleach es de las adaptaciones más dignas que se han hecho de un anime a imagen real. No es perfecta, pero funciona como película independiente y como homenaje a la obra de Tite Kubo. Una propuesta entretenida que deja buen sabor de boca y que abre la puerta a soñar con una secuela en la Sociedad de Almas.
(ENGLISH) Adapting a manga as popular as Bleach to live action was never going to be easy, but the film manages to come out pretty well. From the start, you can feel the intention to respect the spirit of the original: the characters are convincing, the first arc is well condensed, and the effects do their job in bringing Hollows and Shinigami battles to life.
One of the strongest points is the cast. Sota Fukushi gives Ichigo the energy he needs, while Hana Sugisaki brings strength to Rukia, making for a believable duo. The rest of the cast supports without clashing and helps the film avoid the pitfalls of other adaptations.
Visually, the artistic design works and the CGI, while not spectacular, delivers what’s expected. The fight scenes are well staged, with choreography that keeps the rhythm and music that recalls the anime, reinforcing the connection for fans.
The story is straightforward and avoids unnecessary subplots, making it easy to follow even for those unfamiliar with the manga. That said, cramming so much into less than two hours means some characters or twists feel rushed.
Overall, Bleach stands as one of the most respectable anime-to-live-action adaptations. It’s not perfect, but it works both as a standalone film and as a tribute to Tite Kubo’s work. An entertaining production that leaves a good impression and opens the door to a sequel set in the Soul Society.
Rated 4/5 Stars •
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
09/11/25
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Audience Member
What an absolute nerve wrecking, finger nail biting moment. This film is so worth anyone's time. Everything about this film is a thumbs up: directing, acting, dressing, even song choice. I honestly recommend one watching this because it's a film you won't soon forget.
Rated 5/5 Stars •
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
05/15/25
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Calvin O
I found "Bleach" to be entertaining enough for what it turned out to be. Sure, it had some shortcomings, but it was an overly entertaining enough movie.
The storyline was nice and quite straight forward. It required very little attention from the audience actually to stay up to speed with the movie. Perhaps it was a little bit too simplistic and streamlined. But hey, it made for adequate entertainment, which is why we watch movies after all.
I liked the characters - well most of them anyway. I think they had a good ensemble of actors and actresses to portray the individual characters on the screen.
Rated 3/5 Stars •
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
05/13/25
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Nick S
Casting is poor, SFX is poor, it feels like a cheap tv-show production vs a movie production. Action sequences and costume design correspond to 90s Power Rangers. I really don't know what they were thinking here other than a cheap money grab.
Rated 1.5/5 Stars •
Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars
12/14/24
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Monsol E
A pretty darn good adaptation of the first arc in the manga. Fans should enjoy it, and newcomers should be able to as well.
Rated 4/5 Stars •
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
07/17/23
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