Bleach, vol. 1

celebrate the 20th anniversary of international smash-hit bleach with this exclusive edition of volume 1!ichigo kurosaki never asked for the ability to see ghosts—he was born with the gift. when his family is attacked by a hollow—a malevolent lost soul—ichigo becomes a soul reaper, dedicating his life to protecting the innocent and helping the tortured spirits themselves find peace. find out why tite kubo’s bleach has become an international manga smash-hit!ichigo kurosaki has always been able to see ghosts, but this ability doesn't change his life nearly as much as his close encounter with rukia kuchiki, a soul reaper and member of the mysterious soul society. while fighting a hollow, an evil spirit that preys on humans who display psychic energy, rukia attempts to lend ichigo some of her powers so that he can save his family; but much to her surprise, ichigo absorbs every last drop of her energy. now a full-fledged soul reaper himself, ichigo quickly learns that the world he inhabits is one full of dangerous spirits and, along with rukia--who is slowly regaining her powers--it's ichigo's job to protect the innocent from hollows and help the spirits themselves find peace.