The movie Bleach the Movie: Memories of Nobody was released in theaters in Japan, marking the first film adaptation of the popular Bleach anime series.
The movie was released on DVD in North America, allowing a wider audience outside of Japan to experience the Bleach movie.
A mysterious group known as the Shinenju, composed of humanoid entities called 'Blanks', suddenly appears in the Human World causing disturbances.
Ichigo Kurosaki, a Substitute Soul Reaper, is tasked with investigating the sudden disturbances caused by the Blanks in the Human World.
Ichigo encounters a soul named Kirio Hikifune who reveals important information about the Blanks and the mysteries behind their origin.
A mysterious girl named Anna Kuchiki, resembling Rukia, appears and builds a bond with Ichigo before disappearing temporarily.
The Soul Society sends Soul Reapers to apprehend the Blanks, resulting in fierce battles in the Human World.
It is revealed that Blanks are failed souls erased from both the Soul Society and Human World memories, leading to their existence in limbo.
Ichigo and Anna share meaningful moments, deepening their emotional connection despite Anna's mysterious origins.
Ryūken Ishida becomes possessed by the malevolent spirit Ganryu, which seeks to eliminate the existence of memories between worlds.
Ichigo confronts Ganryu who plans to sever the bonds between the Human World and Soul Society, threatening the existence of Anna and memories.
Anna reveals she is a half-ghost created from memories and sacrifices herself to save Ichigo and preserve the delicate balance between worlds.
After everything settles, Ichigo bids farewell to Anna and the worlds stabilize once again, leaving a lingering impact on Ichigo's heart.
