BLEACH tells the story of Ichigo Kurosaki , who is just like any other ordinary 15-year-old high school student - except for is special ability to see ghosts . So when a teenage girl materializes through his bedroom wall , it should be no call for alarm . However , this girl , named Rukia , is a shinigami (Soul Reaper ) who is hunting a Hollow ( an evil spirit that consumes souls ) . The Hollow proceeds to attack Ichigo's family ang Rukia is badly wounded .