Bleach season 4

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Bleach season 4
Season 4
Bleach DVD season 4 volume 1.jpg
The cover of the first DVD compilation released by Aniplex of The Bount arc
No. of episodes28
Release
Original network TV Tokyo
Original releaseJanuary 17 (2006-01-17) –
August 1, 2006 (2006-08-01)
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The fourth season of the Bleach anime series was directed by Noriyuki Abe and produced by Studio Pierrot. [1] Like the rest of the series, the season follows the adventures of Ichigo Kurosaki and company, but instead of adapting content from Tite Kubo's Bleach manga series, it features an original, self-contained filler story arc. [2] The twenty-eight episodes form the Bount arc (バウント篇, Baunto Hen), which focuses on the introduction of the Bount, a race of humans that consume human souls to extend their lives, and their conflicts with Ichigo Kurosaki and his allies.

Contents

The season aired from January 17 to August 1, 2006, on TV Tokyo. [3] [4] The English adaptation of the season began airing on May 18, 2008, on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim in the United States, and the last episode of the season aired on December 6 of the same year. [5] [6] Seven DVD compilations, each containing four episodes of the season, were released by Aniplex between May 24 to December 20, 2006. [7] [8] Viz Media released the season on seventeen DVDs from May 12 to November 17, 2009. Each of them contain four episodes in both English and Japanese languages. [9] [10] Two DVD box sets collecting the entire season were released on November 3, 2009, and February 16, 2010. [11] [12] Manga Entertainment released the season in three DVDs for the United Kingdom from October 26, 2009, to June 7, 2010, [13] [14] while a box set was released on August 9, 2010. [15]

The episodes use five pieces of theme music: two opening themes and three ending themes. The opening theme for the first eleven episodes is " Ichirin no Hana " (一輪の花, Ichirin no Hana) by High and Mighty Color; [16] the rest of the episodes use "Tonight, Tonight, Tonight" by Beat Crusaders. [17] The first ending theme is "My Pace" (マイペース, Mai Pēsu) by SunSet Swish, [16] switching at episode 75 to "Hanabi" by Ikimonogakari [17] and switching at episode 87 to "Movin!!" by Takacha. [18]

Episodes

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleStoryboarded byDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateEnglish air date
641"New School Term, Renji Has Come to the Material World?!"
Transliteration: "Shingakki, Gense ni Renji ga Yatte Kita!?" (Japanese: 新学期、現世に恋次がやって来た!?)		 Noriyuki Abe Mitsutaka NoshitaniMasashi SogoJanuary 17, 2006 (2006-01-17)May 18, 2008 [6]
652"Creeping Terror, the Second Victim"
Transliteration: "Shinobi yoru Kyōfu, Nibanme no Giseisha" (Japanese: 忍び寄る恐怖、2番目の犠牲者)		Jun'ya KoshibaJun'ya KoshibaMasashi SogoJanuary 24, 2006 (2006-01-24)May 25, 2008
663"Breakthrough! The Trap Hidden in the Labyrinth"
Transliteration: "Toppa seyo! Meikyū ni Hisomu Wana" (Japanese: 突破せよ！迷宮に潜む罠)		 Shigeru Ueda Shigeru UedaMasahiro ŌkuboJanuary 31, 2006 (2006-01-31)June 1, 2008
674"Death Game! The Missing Classmate"
Transliteration: "Shi no Gēmu! Kieru Kurasumeito" (Japanese: 死のゲーム！消えるクラスメイト)		 Motosuke Takahashi Jun'ya Koshiba Rika Nakase February 7, 2006 (2006-02-07)June 8, 2008
685"True Identity of the Devil, the Secret which Is Revealed"
Transliteration: "Akuma no Shōtai, Akasareta Himitsu" (Japanese: 悪魔の正体、明かされた秘密)		Noriyuki AbeAkira ShimizuMasashi SogoFebruary 14, 2006 (2006-02-14) [lower-alpha 1] June 15, 2008
696"Bount! The Ones Who Hunt Souls"
Transliteration: "Baunto! Tamashii o Karu Mono-tachi" (Japanese: バウント！魂を狩る者たち)		Tetsuhito SaitōKazunori Mizuno [lower-alpha 2] Genki YoshimuraFebruary 14, 2006 (2006-02-14) [lower-alpha 1] June 22, 2008
707"Rukia's Return! Revival of the Substitute Team!"
Transliteration: "Rukia no Kikan! Daikō Chīmu Fukkatsu" (Japanese: ルキアの帰還！代行チーム復活)		Masami ShimodaMitsutaka Noshitani Michiko Yokote February 21, 2006 (2006-02-21)June 29, 2008
718"The Moment of Collision! An Evil Hand Draws Near to the Quincy"
Transliteration: "Gekitotsu no Toki! Kuinshī ni Semaru Ma no Te" (Japanese: 激突の時！クインシーに迫る魔の手)		Tetsuhito SaitōHodaka KuramotoRika NakaseMarch 7, 2006 (2006-03-07)July 6, 2008
729"Water Attack! Escape from the Shutdown Hospital"
Transliteration: "Mizu no Kōgeki! Tozasareta Byōin kara no Dasshutsu" (Japanese: 水の攻撃！閉ざされた病院からの脱出)		Rei KanekoKazunori Mizuno [lower-alpha 2] Genki YoshimuraMarch 14, 2006 (2006-03-14)July 13, 2008
7310"Gathering Bounts! The Man Who Makes His Move"
Transliteration: "Baunto Shūketsu! Ugokidasu Otoko" (Japanese: バウント集結！動き出す男)		Jun'ya KoshibaJun'ya KoshibaMasashi SogoMarch 28, 2006 (2006-03-28) [lower-alpha 3] July 20, 2008
7411"Memories of an Eternally Living Clan"
Transliteration: "Eien o Ikiru Ichizoku no Kioku" (Japanese: 永遠を生きる一族の記憶)		Tetsuhito SaitōTetsuhito Saitō Natsuko Takahashi March 28, 2006 (2006-03-28) [lower-alpha 3] July 26, 2008
7512"Earth-Shattering Event at 11th Squad! The Shinigami Who Rises Again"
Transliteration: "Jūichibantai Gekishin! Yomigaetta Shinigami" (Japanese: 十一番隊激震！よみがえった死神)		Jun'ya KoshibaTakeshi ShiraiMichiko YokoteApril 4, 2006 (2006-04-04) [lower-alpha 4] August 2, 2008
7613"Crashing Force! Fried vs. Zangetsu"
Transliteration: "Chikara no Gekitotsu! Furīdo VS Zangetsu" (Japanese: 力の激突！フリードVS斬月)		 Norihiro Sunagawa Mitsutaka NoshitaniMasahiro ŌkuboApril 4, 2006 (2006-04-04) [lower-alpha 4] August 10, 2008
7714"Unfading Grudge! The Shinigami whom Kenpachi Killed"
Transliteration: "Kienu Onnen! Kenpachi ga Kitta Shinigami" (Japanese: 消えぬ怨念！剣八が斬った死神)		Hodaka Kuramoto
Tetsuhito Saitō		Hodaka KuramotoRika NakaseApril 11, 2006 (2006-04-11)August 24, 2008
7815"Shocking Revelations for the 13 Divisions!! The Truth Buried in History"
Transliteration: "Gotei Jūsantai Kyōgaku!! Rekishi ni Uzumoreta Shinjitsu" (Japanese: 護廷十三隊驚愕!!歴史に埋もれた真実)		Motosuke TakahashiJun'ya KoshibaMasashi SogoMay 2, 2006 (2006-05-02)August 31, 2008
7916"Yoshino's Decision of Death"
Transliteration: "Yoshino, Shi o Kaketa Omoi" (Japanese: 芳野、死をかけた想い)		Manabu FukazawaTakeshi ShiraiGenki YoshimuraMay 9, 2006 (2006-05-09)September 7, 2008
8017"Assault from a Formidable Enemy! A Tiny Final Line of Defense?!"
Transliteration: "Kyōteki no Kyūshū! Chiisana Saishū Bōei Sen!?" (Japanese: 強敵の急襲！小さな最終防衛線!?)		Hitoyuki MatsuiShigeru UedaMasahiro ŌkuboMay 16, 2006 (2006-05-16)September 13, 2008
8118"Hitsugaya Moves! The Attacked City"
Transliteration: "Hitsugaya Ugoku! Osowareta Machi" (Japanese: 日番谷動く！襲われた街)		Tetsuhito SaitōEitarō AnoMasashi SogoMay 23, 2006 (2006-05-23)September 20, 2008
8219"Ichigo vs. Dalk! Appearance of the Faded Darkness"
Transliteration: "Ichigo VS Daruku! Shirakigami no Shutsugen" (Japanese: 一護VSダルク！白き闇の出現)		Jun'ya KoshibaKazunori Mizuno [lower-alpha 2] Michiko YokoteMay 30, 2006 (2006-05-30)October 4, 2008
8320"Grey Shadow, the Secret of the Dolls"
Transliteration: "Haiiro no Kage, Dōru no Himitsu" (Japanese: 灰色の影、ドールの秘密)		Jun TakadaAkira ShimizuNatsuko TakahashiJune 6, 2006 (2006-06-06)October 11, 2008
8421"Dissension in the Substitute Team? Rukia's Betrayal"
Transliteration: "Daikō Chīmu Bunretsu? Uragitta Rukia" (Japanese: 代行チーム分裂？裏切ったルキア)		 Tetsuya Endō Takeshi ShiraiRika NakaseJune 13, 2006 (2006-06-13) [lower-alpha 5] October 18, 2008
8522"Deadly Battle of Tears! Rukia vs. Orihime"
Transliteration: "Namida no Shitō! Rukia VS Orihime" (Japanese: 涙の死闘！ルキアVS織姫)		Mitsutaka NoshitaniMitsutaka NoshitaniMasashi SogoJune 13, 2006 (2006-06-13) [lower-alpha 5] October 25, 2008
8623"Rangiku Dances! Slice the Invisible Enemy!"
Transliteration: "Rangiku Mau! Mienai Teki o Kire!" (Japanese: 乱菊舞う！見えない敵を斬れ)		Tetsuhito SaitōHodaka KuramotoMasahiro ŌkuboJune 20, 2006 (2006-06-20)November 1, 2008
8724"Byakuya is summoned! The Gotei 13 start to move!"
Transliteration: "Byakuya Shōshū! Ugokidasu Gotei Jūsantai" (Japanese: 白哉召集！動き出す護廷十三隊)		Kazunori MizunoKazunori Mizuno [lower-alpha 2] Masahiro Ōkubo
Masashi Sogo		July 4, 2006 (2006-07-04)November 8, 2008
8825"Annihilation of the Lieutenants!? Trap in the Underground Cave"
Transliteration: "Fukutaichō Zenmetsu!? Chika Dōkutsu no Wana" (Japanese: 副隊長全滅!?地下洞窟の罠)		Jun TakadaEitarō AnoMasashi SogoJuly 11, 2006 (2006-07-11)November 15, 2008
8926"Rematch?! Ishida vs. Nemu"
Transliteration: "Saisen!? Ishida VS Nemu" (Japanese: 再戦!?石田VSネム)		Tetsuhito SaitōTakeshi ShiraiMasashi SogoJuly 18, 2006 (2006-07-18)November 22, 2008
9027"Renji Abarai, Bankai of the Soul!"
Transliteration: "Abarai Renji, Tamashii no Bankai!" (Japanese: 阿散井恋次、魂の卍解！)		Motosuke TakahashiJun'ya KoshibaMasashi SogoJuly 25, 2006 (2006-07-25)November 29, 2008
9128"Shinigami and Quincy, the Reviving Power"
Transliteration: "Shinigami to Kuinshī, Yomigaeru Chikara" (Japanese: 死神とクインシー、よみがえる力)		Manabu FukazawaShigeru UedaMasashi SogoAugust 1, 2006 (2006-08-01)December 6, 2008

Notes

  1. 1 2 Episodes 68 and 69 originally aired together as a one-hour special.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Credited under the pen name "Kumi Hitokuchi" (一口 久美, Hitokuchi Kumi).
  3. 1 2 Episodes 73 and 74 originally aired together as a one-hour special.
  4. 1 2 Episodes 75 and 76 originally aired together as a one-hour special.
  5. 1 2 Episodes 84 and 85 originally aired together as a one-hour special due to the 2006 World Cup.

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<i>Bleach</i> (TV series) Anime based on the manga of the same name

Bleach is a Japanese anime television series based on Tite Kubo's original manga series of the same name. It was produced by Studio Pierrot and directed by Noriyuki Abe. The series aired on TV Tokyo from October 2004 to March 2012, spanning 366 episodes. The story follows the adventures of Ichigo Kurosaki after he obtains the powers of a Soul Reaper—a death personification similar to the Grim Reaper—from another Soul Reaper, Rukia Kuchiki. His newfound powers force him to take on the duties of defending humans from evil spirits and guiding departed souls to the afterlife. In addition to adapting the manga series it is based on, the anime periodically includes original self-contained storylines and characters not found in the source material.

References

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  2. ↑ Martin, Theron (2010-09-07). "Bleach Season 4 Box Set 2: The Bount". Anime News Network . Retrieved 2011-04-14.
  3. ↑ "List of Bleach episode titles (53-65)" (in Japanese). TV Tokyo. Archived from the original on 2008-07-28. Retrieved 2008-10-14.
  4. ↑ "List of Bleach episode titles (79-91)" (in Japanese). TV Tokyo. Archived from the original on 2012-10-03. Retrieved 2008-10-14.
  5. ↑ "Adult Swim to Run 52 More Episodes of Bleach". Anime News Network. 2008-01-28. Retrieved 2009-04-12.
  6. 1 2 "Bleach (English Dubbed) Season 4, Ep. 1 "Bleach 64"". Amazon.com . Retrieved 2011-04-14.
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  10. ↑ "Bleach, Vol. 22 (DVD)". Viz Media. Archived from the original on 2009-07-23. Retrieved 2009-07-11.
  11. ↑ "Bleach Uncut Box Set: Season 4, Part 1 - The Bount". Amazon.com. Retrieved 2011-04-14.
  12. ↑ "Bleach Uncut Box Set: Season 4, Part 2 - The Bount". Amazon.com. Retrieved 2011-04-14.
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  14. ↑ "Bleach - Series 4 Part 3". Amazon.com. Retrieved 2011-04-14.
  15. ↑ "Bleach Series 4 Complete Box Set". Amazon.com. Retrieved 2011-04-14.
  16. 1 2 "BLEACH～ブリーチ" (in Japanese). TV Tokyo. Archived from the original on 2006-01-25. Retrieved 2009-04-08.
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