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Ichigo Kurosaki is the main protagonist of the Bleach franchise.

He is portrayed by Masakazu Morita and Yuki Matsuoka as a child in the Japanese version of the anime, and Johnny Yong Bosch and Mona Marshall as a child in the English version. Additionally, he was portrayed by Sota Fukushi and by Kaito Takamura as a child in the 2018 live-action film.

What Makes Him a Shonen Hero?[]

  • Heroic/Honorable: Ichigo has saved the universe from Yhwach and he is never shown to take pleasure in killing his enemies.
  • Courageous/Reckless: Ichigo is willing to risk his life to save his friends, family and even the world.
  • Energetic: While mostly stoical, Ichigo has countless moments of being hot-blooded, especially during battles.
  • Stubborn: Ichigo is prone to making decisions to beat the odds staked against him despite others warning not to take such risks.
  • Pursues a Big-End Goal: Ichigo wants to be a protector for those he deeply values.
  • Hard-Working: Ichigo trains hard in order to prepare himself to fight his enemies.
  • Optimistic: While he regularly encounters tough threats, Ichigo is always able to push forward and see the good in his life.
  • Believes in the Power of Friendship: Ichigo cares about his friends, gains strength from his desire to protect them and is able to turn enemies into allies like Renji.
  • Oblivious to Love: Ichigo was rather unaware of Orihime's romantic feelings for him.
  • Possesses Plot Armor: Ichigo survives several near-death experiences after many battles.
  • Spiky Hair/Unnatural Hairstyle: Ichigo has orange spiky hair.
  • Unnatural Hair Color: Ichigo's hair is orange, which is why many of his peers pick on him.
  • Short-Tempered: Ichigo can be easily irritated by those around him if they annoy him or act in a idiotic way.
  • Has Rivals/Mentors: Ichigo rivals with Uryū Ishida and is mentored by Kisuke Urahara and Yoruichi Shihōin.
  • Rebellious: Ichigo is rather rebellious to the point of willing to fight against the Soul Society to save Rukia from execution.
  • Tragic Past: Ichigo witnessed his mother being killed by a Hollow when he was a little boy and it created a tremendous amount of guilt within him. Since that point, Ichigo develops a hero complex and desires to protect those he cares about.
  • Is a Blood Knight: While he initially tried to deny it, his Inner Hollow shows that Ichigo actually enjoys fighting.
  • Is a Delinquent: Ichigo often gets into street fights with those who pick on him because of his orange hair (which, ironically makes people call him a delinquent).
  • Is an Underdog: While he was initially believed to be an ordinary human who just happened to get Soul Reaper abilities, Ichigo was able to hold his own against numerous high ranking soul reapers.
  • Is a True Hero: As cynical and harsh as he can be, Ichigo would sacrifice his own desires for the sake of his friends and the greater good.
  • Calls Out Attacks: Ichigo calls out only one attack:
    • GETSUGA TENSHO!!!!!

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