Quick Comparison
| Field | Naruto | Bleach |
|---|---|---|
| Author | Masashi Kishimoto | Tite Kubo |
| Status | Completed | Completed |
| Rating | ⭐ 8.6/10 | ⭐ 8.6/10 |
| Volumes | 72 | 74 |
| Start Year | 1999 | 2001 |
| Publisher | Shueisha | Shueisha |
| Genres | Action Adventure Fantasy Martial Arts | Action Supernatural Shonen Adventure |
Shared genres: Action, Adventure — highlighted in red above.
Series Summaries
Naruto
Naruto Uzumaki, a young ninja with a powerful demon fox spirit sealed inside him, dreams of becoming Hokage — the strongest ninja and leader of his village. His journey spans friendship, rivalry, sacrifice, and the cycle of hatred in the ninja world.
Full Naruto guideBleach
The story of Ichigo Kurosaki, a teenager who gains the powers of a Soul Reaper — a death personification — and uses them to protect the living and the dead from evil spirits called Hollows, while uncovering a vast conspiracy that threatens both the human world and the afterlife.
Full Bleach guideWhich Should You Read?
Pick Naruto if…
- You enjoy Action stories
- You enjoy Adventure stories
- You enjoy Fantasy stories
- You prefer a completed series with a full ending
Pick Bleach if…
- You enjoy Action stories
- You enjoy Supernatural stories
- You enjoy Shonen stories
- You prefer a completed series with a full ending
Can't decide? Many manga fans end up reading both — they often scratch different itches!
