Defend humans from evil spirits - Ichigo is the main character and a fan favorite who got thrust into the world of being a soul reaper after his encounter with Rukia. He was born with the incredible ability to see spirits and encountered many experiences when he was younger that shaped who he is. This experience and what happened the night he met Rukia helped him decide that he wanted to keep the position as soul reaper to protect people from evil spirits, and to guide departing souls to the afterlife.