THE DEATH AND THE STRAWBERRY (Volume 1)

The Death and the Strawberry is the first volume of the Bleach manga series.

Publisher's summary
Ichigo Kurosaki has always been able to see ghosts, but this ability doesn't change his life nearly as much as his close encounter with Rukia Kuchiki, a Shinigami and member of the mysterious Soul Society. While fighting a Hollow, an evil spirit that preys on humans who display psychic energy, Rukia attempts to lend Ichigo some of her powers so that he can save his family; but much to her surprise, Ichigo absorbs every last drop of her energy. Now a full-fledged Shinigami himself, Ichigo quickly learns that the world he inhabits is one full of dangerous spirits and, along with Rukia - who is slowly regaining her powers - it's Ichigo's job to protect the innocent from Hollows and help the spirits themselves find peace.

Volume data

 * Cover: Ichigo Kurosaki (Unreleased Zanpakutō)
 * [[Image:Flag of Japan.png|20px]] Release Date: January 5, 2002
 * ISBN: ISBN 4-08-873213-8


 * [[Image:Flag of the U.S..png|20px]] Release Date: June 1, 2004
 * ISBN: ISBN 1-59116-441-9

Poem: "We fear that which we cannot see"

Chapter list

 * 001. Death & Strawberry
 * 002. Starter
 * 003. Headhittin'
 * 004. WHY DO YOU EAT IT?
 * 005. Binda•blinda
 * 006. microcrack.
 * 007. The Pink Cheeked Parakeet

English translation
Below are the name of the chapters whose names were changed in the English adaptation
 * 001 Strawberry & the Soul Reapers
 * 002 Starter
 * 003 Head-Hittin'
 * 004 Why do You Eat It?
 * 005 Blinda Blinda
 * 006 Microcrack.