Quick Comparison
| Field | Naruto | Bleach |
|---|---|---|
| Author | Masashi Kishimoto | Tite Kubo |
| Status | Completed | Completed |
| Rating | — | ⭐ 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
Read Naruto’s original ninja story from the beginning. Understand the 72-volume order and how it relates to Shippuden, Boruto and collected editions.
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!
