10 Facts about Bleach You Never Knew

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There’s Another Arc After The End Of The Anime

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Rukia Was The Original Protagonist

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The Reason It’s Called “Bleach”

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Dragon Ball Author Akira Toriyama Championed The Series

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A Live Action Movie Is Due In 2018

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Almost Half Of The Anime Is Filler

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The Inspiration For Kon Is Pretty Depressing

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Kubo Was Encouraged By A Tragic Fan Letter

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Ichigo Only Truly Killed One Major Enemy

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