Ichigo's family is in danger and he needs to save them. He meets Soul Reaper Rukia and she lends him her powers. As a new Soul Reaper, Ichigo learns that he and Rukia must protect the innocent from the evil Hollows.
General Note
Printed Manga-style: book opens from left to right. Pages are read from right to left.
Translated from the Japanese.
"Bleach is rated 'T' for teens. It contains fantasy violence and tobacco use"--P. before t.p.