Being a true manga lover, I have been into this world for many years and have even gobbled up several series. Nevertheless, few of them have come to be that I can justly be called a die-hard enthusiast of Tite Kubo’s world-class work, Bleach. This easily recognizable superhero manga with its supernatural contents, perfectly drawn characters, and a well-constructed mythology has brought readers from all over the world.
The Premise: A Teenager’s Extraordinary Destiny
The main storyline is much more than just the interaction between Ichigo Kurosaki’s journey of personal growth with the natural world. He seems to be just an ordinary young person with the ability to see ghosts that is the consequence of some powers. This particular gift leads to a very interesting encounter with Rukia Kuchiki who is a Soul Reaper whose duty is to guide the souls to the afterlife and fight the Hollows—corrupted spirits that are both human and ghost form of the souls of the dead and the living.
In the midst of a great battle with a Hollow, Rukia is seriously wounded, and she gives her Soul Reaper powers to Ichigo, thus making him a real hero. Ichigo’s transformation from a surrogate Soul Reaper to a protector of his hometown comes at the same time as he expands his knowledge of Soul Society, the highly infested world of Hueco Mundo, and the destruction of the three worlds by the dangerous enemies.
The first chapter was so impressive that it glued me to the story. In the scene, Ichigo is undergoing a tension caused by the addition of his duties with school life. He is not just a participant who is unwilling to do anything anymore but a person who has strong determination to protect his beloved ones.
