As Ichigo struggles against this powerful foe, the spirit of his Zanpakuto, Zangetsu, comes to him, and explains that he has been stemming the flow of Ichigo's bleeding in order to help him stay ...

Bleach is a surprisingly thoughtful manga, especially in how Ichigo’s psyche is central to almost every conflict. In previous arcs, the character’s inner turmoil and battles with Zangetsu have ...

This arc is particularly known for its battles, such as Ichigo vs. Byakuya and the debut of his Bankai—Tensa Zangetsu. We also have a shocking revelation that Aizen, who was presumed to be dead, was ...