This is the light novel adaptation of the first volume of Bleach
 
Ichigo Kurosaki has had the ability to see the souls of the dead since he was very young. One night, his daily life as a high school student is turned upside down by the appearance of a Hollow wanting to devour the souls of Ichigo's family, and a Shinigami. Failing to protect them, the Shinigami, seriously wounded, lends her powers to Ichigo so that he can save his family.
Following this, Ichigo must replace the Shinigami, Rukia Kuchiki, in her task of caring for the Hollows and protecting human souls.

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 Soul Reaper 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 Soul Reaper 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. 
(Source: Viz Media) 
Note: Chapter count includes the 12-chapter “Turn Back The Pendulum” side story and 8 extra chapters.

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