shonen manga

When Monoko the tanuki stumbles across a strange creature -- a human baby, the likes of which has never been seen before -- Monoko wonders is she and the baby can team up to protect the tanuki pack from vicious wildcats.

Ichigo and his friends finally reach Las Noches, Aizen's stronghold, and attempt to rescue Orihime. There they meet powerful forces who don't fight honorably. Meanwhile, Rukia encounters a familiar ghost she was once forced to kill and is offered redemption for a price.

While the Soul Reapers continue their battles against the Espadas, their enemy Aizen prepares the next stage in his plan.

As Ichigo and his friends continue to train, Orihime realizes that she won't be able to participate in the upcoming battle. Meanwhile, Ichigo continues to have difficulty controlling his Hollowfied self.

As Ichigo continues to rescue Orihime from the Hollow world, he faces a new, hopelessly powerful enemy who knows the secret about his young friend, Nel.

As they near closer to the center of Hueco Mundo, Ichigo and his allies have their talents further tested by the Arrancars and attempt to hold onto their honor as they fight.

When Orihime is convinced to join the Arrancar Ulquiorra at Hueco Mundo, she is labeled a traitor by the Soul Society and is deemed unworthy of rescue. Ichigo refuses to give up on her, however, and sets out to set her free.

State alchemist Edward Elric seeks the legendary Philosopher's Stone to heal himself and his brother Alphonse, who were injured in a ritual. During his quest, Ed returns to Resembool and sees his father for the first time in many years. He learns a vital fact about the ritual he and Alphonse tried that led to their injuries.

Tells the story of when Luffy and Ace first met and their friendship with Sabo. Back in the present, Luffy grieves the loss of his brother.

As Luffy tries to make his way out of Impel Down to save his brother's life, all the prisoners join forces to overthrow Warden Magellan. Later, a startling revelation by the World Government transforms everything.