Bleach — All Theme Songs

5 Openings · 1 Endings

Bleach Opening Themes

OP 1Eps 1–25

"Asterisk"

by Orange Range

About the artist: Orange Range is a Japanese rock band from Okinawa known for their energetic, genre-blending style. Asterisk set the irreverent, high-energy tone of Bleach from the start.
Fan reception:: One of the most beloved anime openings of the 2000s. The guitar intro is instantly recognisable to anyone who grew up with Bleach.
OP 2Eps 26–51

"D-tecnolife"

by UVERworld

About the artist: UVERworld is one of Japan's most successful rock bands, known for multiple anime tie-ins. D-tecnolife is among their most celebrated works.
Fan reception:: Widely considered one of the best Bleach openings and one of the best anime openings of all time.
OP 6Eps 110–131

"ALONES"

by Aqua Timez

About the artist: Aqua Timez was a Japanese rock band who achieved their biggest success through Bleach. ALONES accompanied the emotional peak of the Hueco Mundo arc.
Fan reception:: Fan-voted best Bleach opening in multiple polls. The animation depicting the Arrancar arc cast is legendary.
OP 17Eps 343–366

"Harukaze"

by SCANDAL

About the artist: SCANDAL is an all-female rock band who provided Bleach with a warmer, more hopeful opening as the series approached its finale.
Fan reception:: Beloved for arriving just as Ichigo regained his powers — the timing made the emotional payoff perfect.
OP 18Eps 1–13 (TYBW)

"BE YOUR SWORD"

by SID

About the artist: SID is a Japanese rock band known for multiple anime tie-ins. BE YOUR SWORD opened the Thousand-Year Blood War arc with some of the franchise's most acclaimed animation.
Fan reception:: Praised alongside the arc's stunning visuals as a complete reinvention of Bleach. The opening was trending on Twitter worldwide on debut.

Bleach Ending Themes

ED 1Eps 1–13

"Life is Like a Boat"

by Rie Fu

About the artist: Rie Fu is a British-Japanese singer-songwriter. Life is Like a Boat, written partly in English, gave Bleach its most contemplative ending and was the series' introduction to international audiences.
Fan reception:: Still considered the definitive Bleach ending. Its Japanese/English lyrics spoke to fans worldwide.

Bleach Theme Song — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Bleach opening theme song?

The first Bleach opening theme is "Asterisk" by Orange Range, playing during Eps 1–25. One of the most beloved anime openings of the 2000s. The guitar intro is instantly recognisable to anyone who grew up with Bleach.

Who sings "Asterisk" from Bleach?

"Asterisk" is performed by Orange Range. Orange Range is a Japanese rock band from Okinawa known for their energetic, genre-blending style. Asterisk set the irreverent, high-energy tone of Bleach from the start.

What episodes does "Asterisk" play in Bleach?

"Asterisk" by Orange Range is the Bleach Opening 1, playing during Eps 1–25.

Who sings "D-tecnolife" from Bleach?

"D-tecnolife" is performed by UVERworld. UVERworld is one of Japan's most successful rock bands, known for multiple anime tie-ins. D-tecnolife is among their most celebrated works.

What episodes does "D-tecnolife" play in Bleach?

"D-tecnolife" by UVERworld is the Bleach Opening 2, playing during Eps 26–51.

Who sings "ALONES" from Bleach?

"ALONES" is performed by Aqua Timez. Aqua Timez was a Japanese rock band who achieved their biggest success through Bleach. ALONES accompanied the emotional peak of the Hueco Mundo arc.

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