This Japanese manga follows Ichigo's journey to retrieve his friend from the Soul Society. After realizing he has much to learn following a tough fight, Ichigo retreats beneath Kisuke's Urahara Shoten to train and hone his spiritual energies. Now, his biggest challenge yet: stopping his fate from turning him into a soul-consuming Hollow. Get lost in the action and adventure of this exciting series.

Bleach, Vol. 8

From Book 1: 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.

Bleach, Vol. 8

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