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Bleach 21 by Tite Kubo: B

December 1, 2007 by Michelle Smith 1 Comment

From the back cover: Ichigo and his friends return to the world of the living, where life goes on as usual. But the arrival of a new transfer student raises disturbing questions, for outside school he carries a zanpaku-tou and wears the mask of a Hollow... Review: There. Now I am all caught up and the glut of Bleachiness will subside. You know it's a good sign when all the … [Read more...] about Bleach 21 by Tite Kubo: B

Bleach 20 by Tite Kubo: B

November 29, 2007 by Michelle Smith 1 Comment

From the back cover: The shocking truth behind the collapse of the Soul Society is finally revealed! The magnitude of the conspiracy is far-reaching, and the perpetrators wield staggering power. Is this the end of the Soul Society? Review: Many, many explanations were forthcoming in this volume. Things that were revealed include who murdered Aizen; why Rukia was scheduled … [Read more...] about Bleach 20 by Tite Kubo: B

Bleach 19 by Tite Kubo: A

November 29, 2007 by Michelle Smith 1 Comment

From the back cover: The long-awaited showdown between Ichigo and Byakuya Kuchiki has finally begun. Has Ichigo succeeded in mastering bankai, the highest level of power that a Soul Reaper can attain, to face Byakuya as an equal? Review: After a slow first chapter, this volume kicked some butt! I vastly enjoyed the multi-chapter battle between Ichigo and Byakuya, which was … [Read more...] about Bleach 19 by Tite Kubo: A

Bleach 18 by Tite Kubo: B

November 26, 2007 by Michelle Smith 1 Comment

From the back cover: The execution of Ichigo's friend Rukia has begun, yet Ichigo himself is nowhere in sight. In a matter of seconds, the power of one million zanpaku-tou will slice through Rukia as punishment for sharing her Soul Reaper powers with Ichigo. Is this really how things are going to end?! Review: Well, that was sort of a disappointment. The events at the … [Read more...] about Bleach 18 by Tite Kubo: B

Bleach 17 by Tite Kubo: B+

November 25, 2007 by Michelle Smith Leave a Comment

From the back cover: The rebellion within the Soul Society grows as doubts spread about the death sentence of ex-Soul Reaper Rukia Kuchiki. Determined to save her, Rukia's childhood friend Renji vows to cut down the captain of his own squad, unaware of the terrifying fate that awaits him. Review: The first five chapters of this volume comprise the awesome fight between … [Read more...] about Bleach 17 by Tite Kubo: B+

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