Ichigo and company meet their first obstacle on the road to saving Rukia from the Soul Society: Jidanbô, the monstrous guard who has not let anyone pass through the Western Gate in more than three hundred years.

"Fran and Teacher explore the dungeon on the Sky Isle alongside Jean the Necromancer. But waiting for them within its depths is the Undead King...a Lich! The adventures of a quiet catgirl and a doting inanimate object continue in this action-packed volume!"--Back cover.

"Fran and Teacher are enjoying a leisurely vacation in the port of Dars. But their fun is cut short when they're drawn into a conspiracy involving a pair of royal twins!"--

"Together, the tenacious Black Cat Fran and her sword named Teacher have cut their way to freedom. With Fran now recognized as a fully-fledged adventurer, the two of them set forth on a quest to gain strength and experience in battle. A perfect chance appears: a horde of goblins, led by a vicious Goblin King! Yet all is not as it seems, and this adventure just might wind up more dangerous than anyone imagined."--Cover.

"While the Soul Reapers are entrenched in bloody one-on-one battles with the Espadas, their sworn enemy Aizen is preparing to make the next move in his elaborate plan. The battlefields of Hueco Mundo will soon give way to another battlefield where the price of losing will prove to be infinitely higher"--From publisher's web site.

"'Hanako-san, Hanako-san...are you there?' At Kamome Academy, rumors abound about the school's Seven Mysteries, one of which is Hanako-san. Said to occupy the third stall of the third floor girls' bathroom in the old school building, Hanako-san grants any wish when summoned. Nene Yashiro, an occult-loving high school girl who dreams of romance, ventures into this haunted bathroom... but the Hanako-san she meets there is nothing like she imagined!...

After a near-death experience, stoner Kat has the ability to see and hear ghosts as well as take them to locations of their choosing through her "mindscape." When she unwittingly takes part in a demonic plan to screw up the world, Kat is forced to take an active role in the epic battle between good and evil.

"Bright in the evening, cool in the summer, and warm in the winter: that's the mysterious eatery known as Western Restaurant Nekoya. In this final manga volume of Restaurant to Another World, what visitors from the other world will come through the door to dine?"--Provided by publisher.

"Makoto and her companions experience summer celebrations of all sorts, from the spectacular lantern floats of Aomori's most famous festival to an otherworldly procession dedicated to exotic beasts. Along the way, they'll conquer mountainous desserts, reunite with an old friend, and make potentially groundbreaking discoveries in magic. Enjoy the ongoing, charm-filled adventures of Makoto and her crew as they have fun under the sun and more in Aomori!"--Provided...

"Nate Adams's adventures continue as he meets new Yo-kai, including Herbivore Yo-Kai Herbiboy, Hungry Yo-Kai Hungramps, and Klutz Yo-Kai Clodzilla."--Provided by publisher.