Bleach Vol 13: The Undead - Freddy Lopez Illidge

Synopsis

Bleach Vol 13: The Undead is the 13th volume of the Bleach manga series. It was written and illustrated by Tite Kubo. The volume was released in Japan on January 4, 2004, and in English on June 7, 2005. The volume contains 9 chapters and covers the arc where Ichigo Kurosaki and his friends fight against the Arrancars, a group of powerful Hollows.

The volume begins with Ichigo and his friends investigating the disappearance of several people in Karakura Town. They soon learn that the Arrancars are behind the disappearances, and they set out to stop them. Ichigo and his friends face off against several Arrancars, including the powerful Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez. Ichigo is ultimately able to defeat Grimmjow, but he is badly injured in the process.

The volume ends with Ichigo and his friends returning to the Soul Society. They are greeted as heroes, and they are given a new mission to find and defeat the leader of the Arrancars, Aizen Sosuke.

Characters

• Ichigo Kurosaki - A high school student who is also a Substitute Soul Reaper.
• Rukia Kuchiki - A Soul Reaper who is Ichigo's mentor.
• Orihime Inoue - A classmate of Ichigo's who has healing abilities.
• Yasutora Sado - A classmate of Ichigo's who has enhanced strength.
• Uryu Ishida - A Quincy who is Ichigo's rival.
• Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez - A powerful Arrancar who is the leader of the Seis Espada.
• Aizen Sosuke - The leader of the Arrancars.

Reception

Bleach Vol 13: The Undead received positive reviews from critics. The volume was praised for its action-packed story, its well-developed characters, and its beautiful artwork.

The volume was a commercial success, selling over 1 million copies in Japan. It also won the Kodansha Manga Award for Best Shonen Manga in 2005.

Legacy

Bleach Vol 13: The Undead is a significant volume in the Bleach manga series. It introduces several key characters, including Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez and Aizen Sosuke. The volume also sets up the main conflict of the series, which is the war between the Soul Reapers and the Arrancars.

The volume has been adapted into an anime episode, which was released in Japan on March 29, 2006. The episode is faithful to the manga, and it captures the action and excitement of the story.

Bleach Vol 13: The Undead is a great volume of the Bleach manga series. It has a compelling story, well-developed characters, and beautiful artwork. The volume is a must-read for fans of the series, and it is a great to the world of Bleach.