Bleach, Vol. 13 [Paperback]

Tite Kubo (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 6, 2006

R to L (Japanese Style). Cleaning up the afterlife ? one spirit at a time!

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. 

The Undead: Chad has stormed his way into the heart of the Soul Society, the Seireitei, only to meet his match in the devastatingly efficient Captain Ky?raku. 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-t? may be his undoing. Before Ichigo realizes it, Kenpachi's blade has pierced his heart!

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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 (June 6, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1421506114
• ISBN-13: 978-1421506111
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 5.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #108,700 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 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Chad is down, will Ichigo fall as well?, May 31, 2006

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N. S. Michael (New Mexico) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bleach, Vol. 13 (Paperback)

In this, the thirteenth volume of Bleach, almost the entirety of it is focused on Ichigo's continuing fight with 11th Company Captain Kenpachi (Kenny) Zaraki... it is, for lack of better terms, near epic... and the battle swings both ways several times as we gain insight and clarity into their motives and their relationships with their respective Zanpakuto swords.

Meanwhile, elsewhere in the soul society, word is traveling down the ranks of the various companies concering the apparent murder of Captain Aizen... not to mention that Ganju is closing in on Rukia's location, but is someone waiting to prevent them?

The art is as crisp as usual and the story flows as per normal, so if you're familiar with the volume spanning fights of series like Bleach, you'll not be disappointed. My only beef (storywise) is that Orihime and Uryu are MIA in this book, after a fatefull meeting was foreshadowed in the last volume.

Ah, well. Pick it up, as Bleach, Vol.13 is a decent read in the continuing series.

5.0 out of 5 stars Ichigo Verses Kenpachi Zaraki... A fight to the death?, March 11, 2008

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Yeoun Ha Moon - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bleach, Vol. 13 (Paperback)

This is a thrilling comic full of suspense and action. It is about Ichigo Kurasaki trying to make his way to save Rukia Kuchiki. Instead he stopped by the 11th division captian Zaraki Kenpachi. Both with immense reiastu (spritual power) it is a fight to the death. Kenpachi has never had so much fun, fighting an opponent as strong, maybe stronger than he is! As for Ichigo, he does not want to waste his time, he needs to save Rukia!

Instead of spoiling the book how about you read it? It is one of my favorite books and I highly recommend this book. Enjoy!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting End to the fight with Kenpachi, June 29, 2006

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Bleach, Vol. 13 (Paperback)

As the bunch are facing multiple challenges while trying to save Kuchiki Rukia, Aizen Sosuke is finally labeled as deceased. More tensions break between Soul society.
Sado falls to Kyoraku, captain of 8th squad. Kyooraku, who hates fighting, spares him.
Inuoe and Ishida aren't in this book.
Ichigo is still at it fighting Kenpachi. When he finds that the sword Kenpachi has is nameless, Ichigo gets (in my opinion, stupid) arrogant in thinking that it's easy to beat him. Kenpachi than stabs him, and Ichigo's sword breaks. Stopping time, Zangetsu comes up. Next thing is a spoiler. Get the volume if you want to know.
Meanwhile, Ganju and Hanatarou have come to the tower of repentance. But Ganju recognizes Rukia as the Shinigami who killed his brother. But too much time is wasted by Ganju being stubborn. Byakuya, like a hawk on prey, comes on the bridge (complete with throwing out tons of reiatsu(spiritual pressure)).

Excellent volume. Definitely keeps you on your toes for the next one.