Reviews

Bleach (3-In-1 Edition), Vol. 1 by Tite Kubo

jasmineblossoms's review

adventurous challenging funny mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

This is one of the big three so I wanted to read it. Also, I knew there were characters of color in it, as a Black Woman, that will definitely urge me want to read a story. I started watching the anime and wasn't into it, so I paused watching to read it first. That sometimes grabs my attention and allows me to understand the story better. Not disappointed, it's a very quick read, even for 3-in-1 volumes. The illustrations are beautiful and the storyline are interesting. I'm a fan of demon/exorcising manga and this basically that. 

thishannah's review

I enjoyed the moments of goofy humor and the excitement of the fights, but feel like I'd probably enjoy the anime more--it was hard to keep track of the characters in black and white (when your protagonist's defining physical trait is his orange hair, it's a shame to keep him in monochrome), and it was so action-packed that sometimes I couldn't tell what was happening in the battles.

Anyway, the main reason I read this is because in 2009 I discovered that Ichigo and I were hair twins, so I've always been mildly curious about the series. Now I know, and I'm only a little sad about the missed cosplay opportunity.

jessa_yes's review

adventurous dark fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

rebel_fairy's review

5.0

Bleach has always been one of my favourite mangas. The story is about an orange hair kid, who could always see ghosts, then one night a girl appeared in his room claiming to be a shinigami . . . A hollow appeared - he had to protect his family and the shinigami got injured whilst protecting him. In return, she gave him her powers to save his family and the rest of the town. I am going to be biased. . .
I'll always give this manga; five stars.

vedpears's review

dark funny tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

thatonewhoreads's review

5.0

Reading this made me love bleach so much. Maybe it’s the nostalgia, maybe it’s style, maybe it’s the flow of the story. It really makes me want to binge bleach for days on end. It’s such a great manga to read but the test will be how the story goes on with more books to read. Regardless a fun and quick read to keep me on my toes for my goal.

solarbee's review

adventurous tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

kattsram's review

adventurous mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

helterskelliter's review

4.0

Ichigo has always been able to see ghosts.

It’s never really affected his life much. Though, this delinquent at heart does tend to find enough trouble of his own… Anyway, everything changes when he meets Rukia — a Soul Reaper and member of the mysterious Soul Society. Humans aren’t supposed to be able to see beings like her or the “Hollows”. But Ichigo can.

So, what is Ichigo?

When Ichigo becomes a full-fledged Soul Reaper in order to save Rukia and his family, Ichigo quickly learns that the world he thought he knew is actually far more dangerous and foreboding than he ever imagined. Will he be able to find peace for these lost souls?

Further, will Ichigo be able to find peace for himself?

So, I’m finally re-reading this behemoth of a series. I’ve been provoked into doing it what with all the recent Bleach updates. I’m tentatively looking forward to it and to rediscovering what makes this series such a beloved one and such a great one in the canon~

lindapool's review

dark fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0