Bleach
(Book, Adult Graphic Novel)

"First published in Japan in 2001 by Shueisha Inc., Tokyo"--Title page verso.

"This book reads from right to left"--Cover.

For as long as he can remember, high school student Ichigo Kurosaki has been able to see the spirits of the dead, but that has not stopped him from leading an ordinary life. One day, Ichigo finds an intruder in his room who introduces herself as Rukia Kuchiki, a Soul Reaper tasked with helping souls pass over. Rukia suggests a risky plan—transfer half of her Soul Reaper powers to Ichigo. He accepts and, to Rukia's surprise, ends up absorbing her powers entirely. Now a Soul Reaper himself, Ichigo must take up Rukia's duties of exterminating Hollows and protecting spirits, both living and dead.,- From myanimelist.net.

T: for teens ages 13 and up.

Translated from the Japanese.

Shogakukan Manga Award, 2005