Bleach, Vol. 43 [Paperback]

Celebrate the 20th anniversary of international smash-hitBleachwith 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’sBleachhas become an international manga smash-hit!

The battle against Aizen’s Espadas continues as the Soul Reapers search for a way to defeat Barragan’s terrifying abilities. Meanwhile, Shunsui will need every trick in his bag to compete against Stark!Bleachis author Tite Kubo's second title. Kubo made his debut withZOMBIEPOWDER., a four-volume series forWeekly Shonen Jump. To date,Bleachhas been translated into numerous languages and has also inspired an animated TV series that began airing in Japan in 2004. Beginning its serialization in 2001,Bleachis still a mainstay in the pages ofWeekly Shonen Jump. In 2005,Bleachwas awarded the prestigious Shogakukan Manga Award in the shonen (boys) category.