Bleach MASKED: Official Character Book 2

by Tite Kubo

Overview

An inside look at the secrets surrounding the popular manga Bleach!

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!

Uncover the secrets of Bleach! This profile book contains extensive information on the characters and story from Bleach volumes 21-37. It includes exclusive color art, a poster, bonus materials and an interview with Tite Kubo. Step into the ghostly world of Bleach like never before!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781421542300
Publisher:	VIZ Media LLC
Publication date:	03/06/2012
Series:	Bleach MASKED: Official Character Book 2
Edition description:	Original
Pages:	272
Sales rank:	129,650
Product dimensions:	5.24(w) x 9.92(h) x 0.72(d)
Age Range:	14 - 17 Years

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.

Editorial Reviews

Gr 8–10—Bleach follows the adventures of Ichigo Kurosaki after he becomes a Soul Reaper in charge of leading souls to the afterlife. Dedicated readers will enjoy this detailed collection of 89 character profiles from volumes 21 through 37. Besides the usual specs such as blood type and favorite food, the profiles list each character's "purpose of battle" and new powers or weapons and a time line of key events. There are four profile types: living humans, Soul Reapers, Arrancars, and The Visored. Don't know what these are? Bleach fans will, and this book is solely for them. Extras include a few glossy pages featuring new illustrations in color, a pullout poster of preliminary sketches, and a glossary of terms unique to Bleach, such as "cauliflower-eared monster."—Lisa Goldstein, Brooklyn Public Library, NY

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