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Bleach, Vol. 8 (DVD)
Ichigo and his comrades are chased from one end of the Seireitei to another while fending off the furious attacks of the Soul Reapers that guard the city from intruders. When he and Ganju capture a meek member of Squad 4, they are shown a secret way into the white tower where Rukia is being held prisoner. But at the steps of the fortress, an old nemesis, Renji Abarai, appears, and a rematch pits Ichigo against the spirit energy of a powerful lieutenant.
Amazon.com As the second season of the popular adventure-fantasy Bleach continues, Ichigo and his friends charge through the Seireitei, the stronghold of the Soul Society. They want to rescue Rukia, but none of them knows where she's imprisoned--or where they are--in the city-sized compound. When Ichigo and Ganju collide while fleeing two groups of pursuers, they seize meek Hanataro Yamada as a hostage. Because he's worked as a janitor, Hanataro knows how to get around the Seireitei; he also knows where the Soul Society is keeping Rukia. But Lieutenant Renji Abarai, the supernatural assassin who attacked Ichigo in the human world, stands between them and their destination. The rematch between Renji and Ichigo is the focus of these episodes, and director Noriyuke Abe uses rapid cutting and dynamic camera moves to suggest the intensity of their combat. Fortunately, Ichigo remembers the lessons Urahara ("Hat and Clogs Guy") beat into him about concentration, anticipation, and resolve. (Rated "Teen," suitable for ages 13 and older: violence, grotesque imagery) --Charles Solomon
