In the manga Bleach, what is the surname of protagonist Ichigo?

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In the manga Bleach, the surname of protagonist Ichigo is Kurosaki.

Ichigo Kurosaki is the central character of Bleach, created by Tite Kubo. He is introduced as a teenager who can see ghosts. His life changes when he encounters Rukia Kuchiki, a Soul Reaper who transfers her powers to him while fighting a supernatural creature called a Hollow.

The surname Kurosaki identifies Ichigo’s family, including his father Isshin and sisters Karin and Yuzu. His mother, Masaki Kurosaki, is a major figure in the story’s backstory. The family’s history becomes increasingly important as the manga reveals the origins of Ichigo’s unusual abilities.

Kurosaki is sometimes mixed up with Kuchiki, the surname of Rukia, or Abarai, the surname of her husband Renji. Bleach began serialization in Weekly Shōnen Jump in 2001 and concluded its original manga run in 2016.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Sept. 2026

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