Shonen Jump

From the back cover: The scheduled execution of former Soul Reaper Rukia Kuchiki has been moved up and is now just hours away. Meanwhile, the Soul Society is in chaos, with Soul Reapers drawing swords against one another. Something is rotting at the core of the Soul Society, but who, or what, could be behind it? Review: Some important things happened in this volume, namely … [Read more...] about Bleach 16 by Tite Kubo: B

From the back cover: During a bloody confrontation with a sadistic Soul Reaper, Uryuu chooses a path that will temporarily grant him enormous power, at great personal cost. Meanwhile, Ichigo races to master a powerful technique that will help him fight Byakuya and, hopefully, save Rukia from execution. Review: I had tried to take a break from Bleach to read some Hana-Kimi, … [Read more...] about Bleach 15 by Tite Kubo: B

From the back cover: Ichigo and Yoruichi race to save Ichigo's friends from Rukia's cold-blooded brother, Byakuya Kukichi. They arrive to find Ganju in tatters, and Rukia with him. Ichigo is bent on defeating her brother this time, but he is nowhere near prepared. Can he learn decades' worth of skill in just a matter of days? Review: Of course he can! This is a Shonen Jump … [Read more...] about Bleach 14 by Tite Kubo: B

From the back cover: Chad has stormed his way into the heart of the Soul Society, only to meet his match in Captain Kyouraku. Meanwhile, Ichigo struggles in his battle against Kenpachi Zaraki, the captain of the 11th company. Although Ichigo succeeds in drawing blood, the secret of Kenpachi's zanpaku-tou may be his undoing. Before Ichigo realizes it, Kenpachi's blade has … [Read more...] about Bleach 13 by Tite Kubo: A-

From the back cover: With reports of powerful intruders defeating a number of assistant captains, the inner sanctum of the Soul Society—the Seireitei, the home of the Soul Reapers—is put on a state of high alert. Matters are further compounded by the mysterious death of a prominent captain. Is his death a cover-up to prevent a valuable secret from being exposed? Meanwhile, … [Read more...] about Bleach 12 by Tite Kubo: B+