and now, the American version of all that:
A teenager by the name of Ichigo Kuraski is able to see ghosts that can attack people (Hollows). One day a Hollow (a spirit who's spirit chain has been encroached) who is the brother of a friend of Ichigo's, her name being Orihemay (spelling most likely wrong) attacks ichigo in the dead of night. A Soul reaper (person from the Soul Society who can combat against Hollows) by the name of Rukia Koochki (again, spelling) tries to save Ichigo, but fails in her attempt. In order to save him, she tranfers her sould reaping powers to Ichigo, and he fights, and defeats, the Hollow of Orihemay's brother. Unfortunately, Rukia can not take back her powers, so now must reside in the World of the Living in order to kill all Hollows who pose a threat, as well as help Ichigo master his newly found Soul Reaper powers.
again, that was the USA version of what Kongboy said, and then some
"Do or do not, there is no try" -Yoda
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