Ichigo "Strawberry" Kurosaki, born with the ability to see ghosts, battles the Arrancars, Hollows that have obtained Soul Reaper-like powers, who are determined to hunt down anyone with a trace of spiritual power.
Ichigo Kurosaki learns the truth about the collapse of the Soul Society, uncovering a far-reaching conspiracy that threatens the Soul Society's future and their attempts to help tortured spirits find peace.
Chad has finally met his match in Captain Kyo?raku while Ichigo struggles against Kenpachi Zaraki, and although Ichigo manages to draw blood, Kenpachi strikes a more threatening blow.
While the Seireitei, the inner sanctum of the Soul Society, is on high alert because of intruders defeating assistant captains, a prominant captain mysteriously dies and Ichigo confronts Ichigo Kenpachi of the Eleventh Company. Presented in graphic novel format.
While Ganju experiences difficulties with his opponent and Uryu? gets the opportunity to prove his strength, Ichigo defeats Ikkaku and discovers where Rukia is being detained before her execution. Presented in graphic novel format.
Examines the question of ghosts by retelling in graphic novel form the story of the Bell family in early nineteenth-century Tennessee who was seemingly attacked by the ghost of a vengeful neighbor.