About this book
Part-time student, full-time Soul Reaper, Ichigo is one of the chosen few guardians of the afterlife. 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! Ichigo and his friends have returned home from the battle in the Seireitei, but everything is far from back to normal. Ichigo’s inner Hollow is getting more powerful and can’t wait to devour him, and having to deal with the sinister new transfer student isn’t helping matters. Plus, a deadly new enemy is poised to attack Karakura Town!
Censorship history
In 2024, "Bleach, Vol. 8" by Tite Kubo faced bans at the school level in several districts across the United States due to concerns over violence and offensive language. Notably, the book was challenged during a school board meeting in a district in Texas, where parents voiced their objections, leading to a vote that upheld the ban. This decision reflected a broader trend of increasing scrutiny on graphic content in school libraries, particularly in the context of young adult literature.
Bans
| Country | Year | Reasons |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 2024 | ViolenceLanguage |
