Bleach the Movie: Fade to Black
Also known as Bleach Movie 3: Fade to Black - Kimi no Na wo Yobu
BLEACH Fade to Black 君の名を呼ぶ
A mysterious figure has broken into Mayuri Kurotsuchi's laboratory in the Seireitei. Rukia witnesses this catastrophe, and the intruders abduct Rukia as she feels something inside of her fade away.
Meanwhile, in the World of the Living, Ichigo and Kon experience a strange disturbance and head to Kisuke Urahara's shop for some answers. When Kisuke informs them about the destruction of the Seireitei, the two set out for the Soul Society.
What awaits Ichigo in the devastated Seireitei, however, are Soul Reapers who seem to have lost all memory related to both him and Rukia. Ichigo must find out what happened to Rukia and try to save her before the two are forced to part ways forever!
Anime film, Fall 2008, Studio Pierrot. Episode guide with the official trailer and links to licensed services. Studio Studio Pierrot. Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Supernatural. Season: Fall 2008.
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Characters and voice cast
- Ichigo Kurosaki (黒崎一護) - main character, voiced by Masakazu Morita (森田成一); English dub: Johnny Yong Bosch
- Rukia Kuchiki (朽木ルキア) - main character, voiced by Fumiko Orikasa (折笠富美子); English dub: Michelle Ruff
- Homura (ほむら) - main character, voiced by Aya Hirano (平野綾); English dub: Laura Bailey
- Shizuku (しずく) - main character, voiced by Hiroshi Kamiya (神谷浩史); English dub: Richard Cansino
- Kisuke Urahara (浦原喜助) - supporting character, voiced by Shinichirou Miki (三木眞一郎); English dub: Michael Lindsay
- Toushirou Hitsugaya (日番谷冬獅郎) - supporting character, voiced by Romi Park (朴璐美); English dub: Steve Staley
- Rangiku Matsumoto (松本乱菊) - supporting character, voiced by Kaya Matsutani (松谷彼哉); English dub: Megan Hollingshead
- Soi Fon (砕蜂) - supporting character, voiced by Tomoko Kawakami (川上とも子); English dub: Karen Strassman
- Renji Abarai (阿散井恋次) - supporting character, voiced by Kentarou Itou (伊藤健太郎); English dub: Wally Wingert
- Byakuya Kuchiki (朽木白哉) - supporting character, voiced by Ryoutarou Okiayu (置鮎龍太郎); English dub: Dan Woren
- Yoruichi Shihouin (四楓院夜一) - supporting character, voiced by Satsuki Yukino (ゆきのさつき); English dub: Wendee Lee
- Kenpachi Zaraki (更木剣八) - supporting character, voiced by Fumihiko Tachiki (立木文彦); English dub: David Lodge
- Yachiru Kusajishi (草鹿八千流) - supporting character, voiced by Hisayo Mochizuki (望月久代); English dub: Dina Sherman
- Jirou Sakuranosuke Shunsui Kyouraku (京楽次郎総蔵佐春水) - supporting character, voiced by Akio Ootsuka (大塚明夫); English dub: Steve Kramer
- Kon (コン) - supporting character, voiced by Mitsuaki Madono (真殿光昭); English dub: Quinton Flynn
- Shuuhei Hisagi (檜佐木修兵) - supporting character, voiced by Katsuyuki Konishi (小西克幸); English dub: Steve Staley
- Ikkaku Madarame (斑目一角) - supporting character, voiced by Nobuyuki Hiyama (檜山修之); English dub: Vic Mignogna
- Mayuri Kurotsuchi (涅マユリ) - supporting character, voiced by Ryuusei Nakao (中尾隆聖); English dub: Terrence Stone
Staff
- Original Creator: Tite Kubo (久保帯人)
- Director: Noriyuki Abe (阿部記之)
- Character Design: Masashi Kudou (工藤昌史)
- Art Director: Sawako Takagi (高木佐和子)
- Music: Shirou SAGISU (鷺巣詩郎)
- Animation Director: Masashi Kudou (工藤昌史)
- Animation Director: Masaya Oonishi (大西雅也)
- Key Animation: Seiya Numata (沼田誠也)
- In-Between Animation: Masato Anno (安野将人)
- Theme Song Performance (ED): Porno Graffitti (ポルノグラフィティ)
- Screenplay: Natsuko Takahashi (高橋ナツコ)
- Insert Song Performance: Hazel Fernandes
Production: Studio Pierrot (animation), Viz Media.
Rankings on AniList: #198 most popular all time, #11 highest rated 2008, #8 most popular 2008.
AniList members score Bleach the Movie: Fade to Black 71/100. On their lists: 644 watching, 35,120 completed, 5,975 planning to watch, 164 dropped; 382 favourites.
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Episodes
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