Bleach, Vol. 12 [Paperback]

Tite Kubo (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 4, 2006

Ichigo Kurosaki never asked for the ability to see ghosts - he was born with the gift. When his family is attacked by a Hollow, a malevolent lost soul, Ichigo becomes a Soul Reaper, dedicating his life to protecting the innocent and helping the tortured spirits themselves find peace. Find out why Tite Kubo's Bleach has become an international manga smash-hit!

The race to save Rukia from the Soul Society is officially on, and Ichigo and company have come to their first roadblock, a very, very big roadblock. Jindanb?, the monstrous, fez-sporting gatekeeper hasn't let a single soul enter the Western Gate he guards in over 300 years, and he isn't about to change his mind about it just because Ichigo's crew wants to go through either. But, in a where-the-rubber-meets-the-road kind of way, Ichigo wasn't expecting his assault on the Soul Society to be a piece of cake either. After all, that'd just be boring.

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About the Author

Bleach is author Tite Kubo's second title. Kubo made his debut with ZombiePowder, a four-volume series for Weekly Shonen Jump. To date, Bleach has been translated into numerous languages and has also inspired an animated TV series that began airing in Japan in 2004. Beginning its serialization in 2001, Bleach is still a mainstay in the pages of Weekly Shonen Jump. In 2005, Bleach was awarded the prestigious Shogakukan Manga Award in the shonen (boys) category

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: VIZ Media LLC (April 4, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1421504030
• ISBN-13: 978-1421504032
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #225,879 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Bleach is author Tite Kubo's second title. Kubo made his debut with ZOMBIEPOWDER, a four-volume series for Weekly Shonen Jump. To date, Bleach has been translated into numerous languages and has also inspired an animated TV series that began airing in Japan in 2004. Beginning its serialization in 2001, Bleach is still a mainstay in the pages of Weekly Shonen Jump. In 2005, Bleach was awarded the prestigious Shogakukan Manga Award in the shonen (boys) category.

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Conspiracy Grows... along with the tension., March 27, 2006

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N. S. Michael (New Mexico) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bleach, Vol. 12 (Paperback)

Volume 12 of Bleach follows the aftermath of Ichigo's battle with Renji... seriously injured, Ichigo is in need of some healing, and Ganju is not above forcing him to rest. But can they avoid the powerful captain of the 11th Division, Kenpachi Zaraki

Meanwhile, intrigue is playing out, in full murderous fashion, in the court of the Soul Society... the various divisions have been completely mobilized and all out war is declared on the invaders.

Futher character development fleshes out Chad's motivations and his history with Ichigo, leading up to his fight with the seemingly lackadaisical captain of the 8th Division, Shunsui Kyoraku.

The art is as tight as always, and it's nice to see new characters challenge the various members of the rescue team, but it's getting to be too much of the same thing over and over. Find an upper level Captain or Lieutenant, defeat them, move on. C'mon, let's get Rukia saved, already...

Honestly, I know there's a lot more to come... but I'm starting to jones for some closure to this arc so we can get back to the real world.

All in all, this is a volume strong in Bleach standards, an enjoyable read for all fans.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Now There's No Holding Back, April 4, 2007

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Eric B. Parker "utsugi6string" (Lakeland, FL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bleach, Vol. 12 (Paperback)

Wow! This volume is what good manga is all about. Volume 12 is more about the story than the fighting, which is not the case with most of the Bleach volumes.

Volume 12 centers mostly on Ichigo and Chad and their relationship. (Orihime and Uryu don't even appear in this one). Some of Ichigo and Chad's past is revealed as to how they became friends and why their conviction to help each other is so strong. There is also further insight into the Soul Society and something's amiss in the ranks of the Soul Reapers. What happens is a real catch you off guard surprise.

After Ichigo's defeat of Renji the Soul Reapers now consider the ryoka a major threat. The captain of first company had declared that all captain and assistant captain are allowed to used zanpaku-to and full wartime powers within the court. So, from here on out team Ichigo will have deal with the best the Society has and that's not a pretty proposition. The only acceptable outcome for the Soul Reapers is the death of the intruders.

With a great story, a monster cliff hanger, serious drama, and enough comedy to lighten the mood, this volume is one of the best in the series to date. This one is worth every bit of your $7.95.

5.0 out of 5 stars the whole series is outstanding, August 7, 2007

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Tabitha Devon Dancy "picky shopper" (boone, nc) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bleach, Vol. 12 (Paperback)

every edition builds on the last, and every time i turn the last page, i'm dying for the next edition!