Ichigo and the other soul reapers have a difficult time fighting the Arrancars before taking on the Espada, their more threatening competition.
General Note
Translated from the Japanese.
"First published in Japan in 2001 by Shueisha, Inc., Tokyo"--P. facing t.p.
"This volume contains material that was originally published in Shonen Jump #66-68. Artwork in the magazine may have been altered slightly from what is presented in this volume"--P. facing t.p.
"This book reads from right to left"--Cover p. [4].