“Bleach” Manga

Bleach

Don’t let the name fool you–surprises await you in this graphic novel

by Chris Arnold

Japanese manga series/Animated series “Bleach” was written and illustrated by Tite Kubo. The adventure/supernatural story follows teenager Ichigo Kurosaki, who inherits his parents’ destiny after he obtains the powers of a Soul Reaper from another Soul Reaper, Rukia Kuchiki.

A few aspects of this series that a lot of people find interesting is the main character, Ichigo, as well as the supporting cast and the incredibleworld building in this story.

This first arc of Bleach takes place after Rukia is forced to go back to Soul Society (the afterlife and where Soul Reapers live) to await trial and execution for giving Ichigo her powers.

After being defeated by Byakuya, Ichigo loses the powers and trains to regain them. Once successful, he, along with Chad, Orihime and Ishida head to Soul Society to save Rukia. However, standing in their way is the Thirteen Court Guard Squad who won’t let them pass without a fight.

As all of this goes on, a dark conspiracy is going on in the background that involves a traitor within Soul Society.

All of the different backstories of these characters and each different arc gives audiences a new villain and new characters, as well as new power-ups.

A new character is introduced in each season, and we learn more about the main character in these different arcs. Every time we learn something different about the story.

The ending to this series is truly something else. I like how all the events in the narrative come together in the incredible world that Kubo made, making each new arc better and better as the series goes on.

The cast is very unique and diverse, and among the villains you will find some of the best characters ever written. After each chapter you will crave more. This is not a story about the main character alone; in each arc, different characters develop into more than minor roles in the story. At first, you might not like some of them, but at the end of each arcs you will love every one of them.

“Bleach” is absolutely worth the time and money for its amazing writing and world-building.