Like i said before about Naruto and DBZ, but directed at a more mature age audience.

It begins with a kick ass introduction to the main character Ichigo Kurosaki, who later becomes a Soul Reaper. when a person dies they become a “ghost”, which in this world are called “Pures”. These souls can also become monsters called “Hollows.” The only way to see these Pures/Hollows is if you possess high “spiritual power” (this is like Ki from DBZ and Chakra form Naruto.) These Hollow's thirst for fresh souls to devour and in turn become stronger. A Soul Reaper's job is to save innocent souls from the Hollows and send them to the “Soul Society” (Heaven.) A Soul Reaper wields a Katana like blade called a “Zanpakutō” which they use to slay their opponents. So be prepared for some awesome battles and a awesome storyline.

Watch it, love it, buy it! You wont be disappointed.

I initially hired this box set but I've since bought the entire season because it is just such an awesome anime series. I thought I wouldn't find anything that could possibly rival Fullmetal Alchemist but this series comes close. Its full of action and comedy and the characters are well developed & likeable.

Unfortunately it tends to go a bit downhill after the first season so you might want to think twice about investing in the second box set. Its an ongoing series with lots of plot twists but it tends to drag on for a bit. Nevertheless, this first box set is a pleasure to own and can be watched again and again…

Would definitely recommend this to anyone who likes action anime.

Season 1, Where it all began. For newbies a great entry to a long running series and for the veterans a killer beginning to one of the best Shounen Anime of all. Give it a chance and it will suck you in!