With the newest volumes of the series, fans find out why Tite Kubos Bleach has become an international manga smash-hit. The adventures of Ichigo and his Soul Reaper friends and foes have already inspired a successful animated TV series, a musical and feature-length films. nA paranormal action-adventure about sword-wielding guardians of the afterlife nReads R to L (Japanese Style) for audiences T. n n 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 Kubos Bleach has become an international manga smash-hitn