

Now a full-fledged Soul Reaper himself, Ichigo quickly learns that the world he inhabits is one full of dangerous spirits and, along with Rukia-who is slowly regaining her powers-it's Ichigo's job to protect the innocent from Hollows and help the spirits themselves find peace.

1 Learn more: About Bleach 20th Anniversary. While fighting a Hollow, an evil spirit that preys on humans who display psychic energy, Rukia attempts to lend Ichigo some of her powers so that he can save his family but much to her surprise, Ichigo absorbs every last drop of her energy. 254K subscribers Celebrate two decades of the iconic manga with Bleach 20th Anniversary Edition, Vol. Find out why Tite Kubo's Bleach has become an international manga smash-hit! Celebrate 20 years of Bleach with this exclusive volume featuring cover art from the series launch on Augin Weekly Shonen Jump magazine! Ichigo Kurosaki has always been able to see ghosts, but this ability doesn't change his life nearly as much as his close encounter with Rukia Kuchiki, a Soul Reaper and member of the mysterious Soul Society. The new cover features Ichigo along with Rukia Kuchiki and Ichigo's little sister, Yuzu Kurosaki with a pair of X's behind them to signify the anniversary. 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. The first volume of Bleach was published in January of 2002 and to honor the 20 year anniversary, Viz Media will be re-releasing the book with a special cover on August 2nd. Celebrate the 20th anniversary of international smash-hit Bleach with this exclusive edition of volume 1! Ichigo Kurosaki never asked for the ability to see ghosts-he was born with the gift.
