Ichigo Kurosaki is an ordinary high schooler—until his family is attacked by a Hollow, a corrupt spirit that seeks to devour human souls. It is then that he meets a Soul Reaper named Rukia Kuchiki, who gets injured while protecting Ichigo's family from the assailant. To save his family, Ichigo accepts Rukia's offer of taking her powers and becomes a Soul Reaper as a result.
However, as Rukia is unable to regain her powers, Ichigo is given the daunting task of hunting down the Hollows that plague their town. However, he is not alone in his fight, as he is later joined by his friends—classmates Orihime Inoue, Yasutora Sado, and Uryuu Ishida—who each have their own unique abilities. As Ichigo and his comrades get used to their new duties and support each other on and off the battlefield, the young Soul Reaper soon learns that the Hollows are not the only real threat to the human world.
Ichigo is shocked to learn that Chad and Orihime have now sided with Tsukishima and are even willing to fight Ichigo to protect their precious “friend.”
Tsukishima breaks into the Xcution hideout where Ichigo is training. Learning that he was the one who attacked Uryu and Orihime, a furious Ichigo proceeds to attack Tsukishima.
Ichigo asks Ginjo to let him fight one of the Xcution members for his training. But Jackie, who detests the power of Fullbring, finds Ichigo’s request selfish and refuses.
A year has passed since Ichigo lost his Soul Reaper powers, becoming a normal teenager. Now in his final year of high school, Ichigo lives an ordinary life surrounded by his family and friends.
Inside the Precipice World, Rukia and the others act as decoys to draw away the Reigai's attention while Ichigo, Urahara, and Kon break into the Seireitei.
Nozomi wishes to join the battle against the Reigai, believing her Zanpakuto may stand a chance against Kageroza's Zanpakuto. But the Soul Reapers are unable to completely trust Nozomi due to her power not being fully awakened yet.
The Soul Reapers in the World of the Living have lost contact with the captains in the Soul Society. Meanwhile, the revelation of Nozomi being a Mod Soul surprises Ichigo and his friends.
Captains Hitsugaya and Kenpachi have located Kageroza and proceed to attack him, but Kageroza retaliates by controlling the Precipice World to his advantage.
Captains of the Thirteen Court Guard Squads continue their battle to reclaim the Soul Society. Head Captain Yamamoto takes on the Reigai of Kyoraku and Ukitake, but is gradually overwhelmed by the two.
Moved by Ichigo and his friends’ efforts to protect her, Nozomi decides to stay with the group. Meanwhile in the Soul Society, Byakuya faces the Reigai of Hitsugaya
The captains of the Thirteen Court Guard Squads take action to reclaim the Soul Society back from the Reigai. As they successfully reenter the Soul Society, Kenpachi encounters his Reigai, and a fierce battle ensues.
Chad encounters Renji’s Reigai while searching for Nozomi, and a battle ensues between the two. Meanwhile, Unohana grows suspicious over the events surrounding Kyoraku’s arrest.
Rangiku faces the Reigai of Izuru, but the imposter’s Zanpakuto proves to be more powerful then she anticipated. Rukia is also having a tough battle against the Reigai of herself.
Kon goes out to search for Nozomi and finds her wandering aimlessly. Meanwhile, the Soul Society has assembled a special team, including the Reigai of Ikkaku, Yumichika, and Hisagi, to apprehend Ichigo.
Ichigo is placed under arrest by the Soul Society under suspicion of being responsible for the disappearance of the Soul Reapers in the Precipice World.
Peace has seemingly returned to both the World of the Living and the Soul Society with Aizen’s defeat. But reports of Soul Reapers going missing after entering the Precipice World begin to surface in the Soul Society.
While Ichigo is looking into a possible Hollow incident in the World of the Living, Kon, inside Ichigo’s body, meets a beautiful woman who can see spirits.
Omaeda finds a young boy named Ryuzaburo staring at him with admiration and learns that he has unintentionally saved the boy’s life from a Hollow. When asked for his name, Omaeda lies and says he is the captain of Squad 2.
Battle ensues between Aizen and Ichigo. Aizen further evolves to best Ichigo. But Ichigo, now fully aware of why Tensa Zangetsu was reluctant to teach him the Final Getsugatensho, has come to possess amazing powers.
Gin recalls his past and the fateful event that led him to become a Soul Reaper serving under Aizen. Meanwhile, Ichigo finally arrives after completing his training.
Aizen continues his pursuit of Ichigo’s friends. Gin returns to Aizen after having personally dealt with Rangiku, and his appearance prompts Tatsuki and the others to prepare for the worst.
Aizen and Gin close in on Tatsuki, when Don Kanonji comes to the rescue. A still-injured Rangiku also arrives to confront Gin. Meanwhile, Ichigo battles Tensa Zangetsu and Hollow Ichigo, who have now merged into one being.
Two monster hunters arrive at an old castle where Franken Ichigo, Succubus Rukia, Vampire Uryu, Pumpkin Orihime, Mummy Renji, Witch Rangiku, and Wolfman Hitsugaya all live as lackluster monsters.
The Women’s Soul Reaper Association is hosting a New Year’s party in the Soul Society, when Hitsugaya and the other male Soul Reapers come crashing in. Meanwhile in the World of the Living, everyone is spending New Year’s with their families.
Tosen is now able to see in his Ressureccion form. But Komamura states that in exchange for his vision, Tosen has now blinded his own heart. Meanwhile, Hirako prepares to use his Shikai, Sakanade, against Aizen.
Komamura performs his Bankai, Kokujo Tengen Myo-oh, to subdue Tosen. However, Tosen has already deduced the weakness of Komamura’s Bankai from years of working closely together.
As he holds a dying Hiyori, an enraged Hirako readies himself to confront Aizen in battle. Meanwhile, Hisagi and Komamura battle Tosen in a desperate attempt to bring their former ally back to his senses.
Kenpachi overcomes Yammy’s monstrous size and tough exterior to land a clean blow against the Espada. Meanwhile, Ichigo uses Garganta to return to the World of the Living.
Ichigo wakes up to find himself in the middle of a desert. Sitting next to a confused Ichigo are Uryu, Orihime, and Chad, all dressed in an Arabian style.
Las Noches. Long ago, Apache, at the time still an Adjucha-class Hollow, was hunted by other Hollows when Halibel saved her life. Apache soon joins Halibel’s group consisting of Sun-Sun and Mila Rose.
Stark shows no sign of getting serious in his battle against Love and Rose. Lilinette begins to mindlessly fire at the two Visoreds without Stark’s permission. But her attacks prove to be ineffective against the two...
Barragan appears to be defeated by the combined efforts of Hachigen and Soi Fon. But the two are shocked to find Barragan forcing open Hachigen’s Shiju Saimon barrier.
Hisagi joins Komamura to battle Tosen in hopes of bringing his former captain back to his senses. Meanwhile, the other Soul Reapers form an uneasy alliance with the Visoreds...
The battle between the Soul Reapers and the Espada becomes more and more tense. Soi Fon and Omaeda find themselves in a bad situation against Barragan’s Respira.
Hitsugaya is doing everything he can to counter Halibel’s sword release, Tiburon. Halibel says she will win against Hitsugaya to avenge her Fracciónes.
Ulquiorra’s sword release, Murcielago, is too strong for Ichigo and every swift attack further injures him. Even when he fires Getsugatensho with all of his remaining power, Ichigo is unable to wound Ulquiorra.
While Orihime is watching Ichigo and Ulquiorra’s battle from the sidelines, Loly and Menoly appear before her. They learned that Orihime is no longer of any use to Aizen, and they want to seize this opportunity to defeat her.
Below the Fifth Tower, Sado and Renji battle it out with a giant Hollow. But then, the sandman Batticaloa arrives to the scene. Batticaloa’s body is made of sand, so Sado and Renji have a hard time inflicting any damage on him.
Aizen leads Tosen, Gin, and the Espada as they invade the World of the Living. Aizen’s real objective is to annihilate Karakura Town to create Ouken, the royal key and take the Soul Society by storm.
The Zanpakuto notice the remaining Sword Beasts acting strangely and realize it to be the work of Kirikaze, a Sword Beast capable of robbing Spirit Energy from others.
Renji’s Zanpakuto Zabimaru, consisting of Monkey and Snake, are irritated over the fact that Byakuya’s Senbonzakura is taking all the credit for their work.
During a mission to hunt down the Sword Beasts, Haineko comes across a wounded Sword Beast called Narunosuke and, to her surprise, falls in love with the handsome enemy before her.
Karakura Town has been experiencing a string of assaults, and the victims have all been reported to be high school girls carrying a pink bear charm. Meanwhile, a new girl transfers into Orihime’s class and introduces herself as Kyoko Haida.
Following Muramasa’s defeat, most of the Zanpakuto have reconciled and returned to their masters, except for Kazeshini, who is still out to kill his former master Shuhei Hisagi.
Renji and Zabimaru (Monkey and Snake) come to the World of the Living to go after a Sword Beast. However, Snake is too distracted by his surroundings, and as a result lets the Sword Beast escape.
The assailants who attacked the Kuchiki mansion are identified as “Sword Beasts,” manifested Zanpakuto of Soul Reapers who lost their lives during the battle with Muramasa.
With the defeat of Muramasa, peace has returned to the Soul Society. Renji, Rukia, and the other Soul Reapers are having a good time at the Kuchiki mansion’s party, when the place is suddenly attacked by two unknown beings.
Koga’s betrayal causes Muramasa to lose control over all of the Hollows he absorbed to sustain himself. To make matters worse, his immense Spiritual Pressure begins to attract other Hollows to Karakura Town.
Koga Kuchiki escapes his confinement and in the process, kills the Soul Reapers who framed him. Although Ginrei sympathizes with his son-in-law’s situation, he reprimands Koga for his rash actions.
Centuries ago, Ginrei Kuchiki, Byakuya Kuchiki’s grandfather, and his son-in-law Koga Kuchiki were assigned to bring down the rebel forces threatening the Seireitei.
Ichigo battles Muramasa in order to save Head Captain Yamamoto from captivity. Meanwhile, Yoruichi, Shunsui, and Jushiro notice that the Zanpakuto are trying to prevent them from reaching Ichigo.
Yoruichi has located Muramasa’s hideout where Head Captain Yamamoto is being held. A team comprised of Ichigo, Shunsui, Jushiro, Kenpachi, and Yoruichi sets out to rescue the Head Captain.
The battle between Soul Reapers and Zanpakuto heats up as Kenpachi joins in the fight. Kenpachi easily overwhelms the Zanpakuto with his incredible Spirit Energy.
At the Squad Six Barracks, Renji and Rukia are determined to know why Byakuya has betrayed the Soul Society to work with Muramasa. Their conversation is cut short by the arrival of the manifested Zanpakuto.
The Thirteen Court Guard Squads, particularly Renji and Rukia, are shocked by the news of Byakuya now supposedly working with Muramasa. Meanwhile, inside Muramasa’s hideout, the Zanpakuto cannot hide their discomfort over having Byakuya join them.
Results from Mayuri Kurotsuchi’s experiment using Marechiyo Omaeda’s Gegetsuburi show that a manifested Zanpakuto cannot revert to its original sword state when defeated by someone other than its master.
The battle of Rangiku and Momo versus Haineko and Tobiume heats up, as both sides try to outsmart their opponents. Elsewhere, captain Toshiro Hitsugaya has located his Zanpakuto Hyorinmaru.
Haineko and Tobiume, two Zanpakuto who do not get along, are walking through the woods when they spot Ichigo, who is in pursuit of Senbonzakura and Byakuya.
Inside Ichigo’s mind, Muramasa meets Hollow Ichigo. Taking an interest in him, Muramasa attempts to manifest Hollow Ichigo like he did with Zangetsu, only to discover that his spell does not work on Hollow Ichigo.
The Zanpakuto rebellion has left the Seireitei in a state of destruction with many Soul Reapers still missing, including Squad Six captain Byakuya Kuchiki.
Having sustained severe injuries in battle, Rukia escapes to the World of the Living and is saved by Ichigo. A mysterious woman then arrives through the Senkaimon and proceeds to attack the two using the same Zanpakuto as Rukia.
Ikkaku and Yumichika are sent after a Hollow that ran away to the World of the Living. They have no prearranged lodging, so they decide to stay at the Asano family house.
Rangiku and the members of the Women’s Soul Reaper Association take a relaxing trip to a beach in the World of the Living. All the women are excited about wearing bathing suits that they have picked out for the occasion.
Rangiku battles Halibel’s three Fracciónes, Apache, Mila Rose, and Sun-Sun. She attacks with her Haineko, but even that is not very effective against the three opponents.
The Soul Reapers succeed in defending the four pillars from being destroyed, preventing the real Karakura Town from returning to the World of the Living.
Shuhei Hisagi battles Findorr Calius, who has increased his strength level equal to that of a squad lieutenant by shattering his own mask. Shuhei, overwhelmed by the enemy’s power, is forced to stay on the defensive.
Yumichika is trapped inside Chuhlhourne’s briar of darkness. Learning he cannot be seen from the outside world, Yumichika unveils his Zanpakuto’s true power.
The Head Captain expected the battle to take place in Karakura Town, so he fights to keep it from being destroyed. He places pillars in four corners of the town to switch the real Karakura Town with a replica that was made in the Soul Society.
Sosuke Aizen brings Kaname Tosen, Gin Ichimaru, and the Espadas Stark, Barragan, and Halibel to the World of the Living on a mission to destroy Karakura Town. The Espadas stand before the Thirteen Court Guard Squads.
Ichigo and his friends leave Karakura Town with the intent of bringing Orihime back, and they continue fighting in Hueco Mundo. Nevertheless, Hollows continue to appear in the World of the Living.
Sosuke Aizen suddenly appears in front of Shinji Hirako and the others. He draws his sword on Shinji, who is agonized by his Hollow transformation and cannot move his body at will.
At Squad Nine's camp, Shinji Hirako and the others run into Kensei Muguruma, who is donning a strange mask. Kensei starts to attack them, and he is too powerful to stop even with all of them combined.
Kensei Muguruma's and Mashiro Kuna's Spiritual Pressure disappears. The Seireitei deems this a dire situation. Kisuke Urahara, who sent Hiyori to Squad Nine, volunteers to go to the scene of their disappearance.
Nine years have passed since Kisuke Urahara was appointed captain of Squad Twelve. Bizarre deaths start to occur in the Rukon District where people disappear, leaving only their clothes behind.
Kisuke takes Hiyori to the Special underground Confinement Unit inside the Squad Two barracks. Nicknamed the Maggot's Nest, this place imprisons enlisted Thirteen Court Guard Squad members whose beliefs or actions have been deemed dangerous.
Kisuke Urahara replaces the newly promoted Kirio Hikifune as captain of Squad Twelve. Hiyori Sarugaki, lieutenant of Squad Twelve, cannot hide her dissatisfaction with the new captain.
In the Soul Society 110 years ago, the Thirteen Court Guard Squads are made up of unfamiliar faces. The captain of Squad Five is the masked Visored, Shinji Hirako who currently resides in the World of the Living.
Rurichiyo and Kenryu's fight was over how to revitalize the Kasumiohji Clan. Rurichiyo is concerned about the low spirits of her people, and she wants to host a soccer tournament.
Rurichiyo Kasumiohji, who supposedly became the head of the family, goes off to the World of the Living by herself after getting in a fight with Kenryu.
Nnoitora has never shown any mercy to his opponents, and he has always finished them off. Nnoitora's reason for fighting has always been purely to fight. He has been fighting and becoming stronger, hoping to someday die in battle.
Szayelaporro used his prisoner Nemu as a medium to come back to life. However, Nemu's body is permeated with the new medicine that Mayuri developed. Szayelaporro experiences the dreadful effects of the medicine himself.
Szayelaporro is exasperated when his powers don't work at all against Mayuri Kurotsuchi, and he ends up being enveloped by Mayuri's Konjiki Ashisogijizo. Just then, something happens to Nemu, who was being held hostage.
Byakuya visits Rukia, who is unconscious after being injured in the battle against Aaroniero Arruruerie. Zommari Rureaux, Espada Number 7, happens to be there, attempting to finish her off.
Just when Nelliel and Nnoitora's battle is about to come to an end, something unexpected happens to Nelliel's body. Ichigo's group find themselves in a sticky situation yet again.
Nelliel regains her memory, and Pesche and Dondochakka realize that she is going to give her all in the battle against Nnoitora. In order to go fight with Nelliel, Pesche and Dondochakka summon all their strength.
Shusuke Amagai wields both a Bakkouto, which seals the powers of Soul Reapers, and his Bankai, Raika Gouenkaku. Ichigo defends against Shusuke's Bankai while Hollowfied and counterattacks with his most powerful Getsugatensho.
The chaos in the Kasumiohji Clan was all a scheme formulated by Shusuke Amagai. Shusuke joined the Thirteen Court Guard Squads in order to avenge his father’s death at the hands of Head Captain Yamamoto.
After Shu Kannogi tearfully tells Shusuke Amagai how he feels, Shusuke loses his feelings of ill will towards Ichigo and instead decides to help in their search for Rurichiyo.
Rurichiyo has gone back to the Soul Society to take back control of the Kasumiohji Clan. Ichigo, Rukia, Kenryu, and Enryu follow her through the Senkaimon, and they barge in on Rurichiyo and Shu’s wedding at the Kasumiohji palace.
Ichigo and his friends have narrowly escaped Hanza Nukui’s team’s attacks. But Uryu and Chad have been inundated with the Spirit Energy of Bakkoutos, and Orihime’s healing power doesn’t seem to be working.
Hanza Nukui uses his Bakkouto, Saiga’s weak point, to act as a trap for Ichigo. Ichigo ends up getting caught in Hanza’s scheme, an expanse of mirrors. The mirrors take the memories of the captive and turn them into nightmares.
The respective battles of Rukia, Uryu, and Chad continue. Jinnai Douko becomes one with his Bakkouto, Retsurai, and keeps attacking. Rukia has a tough battle against Jinnai, whose whole body transforms into a weapon.
Hanza Nukui and his team of assassins, armed with Bakkoutos, arrive in the World of the Living, and they challenge Ichigo and the others to fight. Jinnai Douko appears before Rurichiyo wielding a Bakkouto.
Hanza Nukui has misjudged the power of Ichigo and his friends, and has failed to assassinate Rurichiyo. He forms a unit of assassins, armed with powerful Bakkouto swords, and prepares to go back to the World of the Living.
Ichigo returns to the World of the Living, and he draws up a countermeasure at Kisuke Urahara’s shop. When everyone leaves Urahara’s shop, they come across Hanza Nukui, the head of an assassination squad.
One morning, Rurichiyo suddenly disappears. Kenryu finds some indication that leads him to believe that she used the Kasumiohji Clan’s private Senkaimon to return to the Soul Society.
Since welcoming Shusuke Amagai as the new captain, Squad 3 has been hard at work. But the duties Shusuke assigns them are tasks that one couldn’t imagine a Soul Reaper doing.
Ichigo and Rukia assume the responsibility of being Rurichiyo’s bodyguard. It is Rurichiyo’s first time in the World of the Living, and she asks Ichigo to teach her about everything she sees.
A mysterious team of three transfers into Ichigo’s class. Their names are Rurichiyo Kasumiohji, Kenryu, and Enryu. Rurichiyo acts like a princess, and Kenryu and Enryu obsessively guard her surroundings.
Lolly and Menoly are jealous that Aizen is treating Orihime well, so they go to Orihime's room to harass her. Orihime tries to stay strong, but they are relentless.
Ichigo and Ulquiorra begin to fight in the depths of Las Noches. Ichigo fights Ulquiorra at full power right from the start, using his Bankai and even his Hollowfication.
Renji meets Espada Number Eight, Szayel Aporro Grantz. Renji attempts to use his Bankai but fails because of restrictions that Szayel Aporro has placed on the room they are in that limit Renji’s power.
Chad faces the Privaron Espada Gantenbainne and survives many of his fierce attacks. Chad reveals the power of his right arm, Brazo Derecho Del Gigante.
Dordoni the Arrancar is a Privaron Espada, a former Espada. Ichigo underestimates his strength and is quickly driven into a corner when Dordoni releases his Zanpakuto.
Ichigo and his friends have fallen into the Menos Forest. They fight off attacks from Gillians while they look for Rukia and Nel, who have been separated from the group.
Ichigo awakens to realize that the serious injuries he received from Grimmjow's attack have completely healed. He senses that Orihime came to his room from the traces of Spiritual Pressure that she left behind.
Ichigo and his friends manage to drive away Grimmjow and the other Arrancars. But behind the scenes, Aizen orders Ulquiorra to bring Orihime to Hueco Mundo.
There are only a few months left until the showdown with the Arrancars. Ichigo continues to train with the Visoreds, but the amount of time in which he can remain Hollowfied hasn’t increased by much.
Trouble is brewing in Las Noches, Aizen's palace in the Hollow realm, Hueco Mundo. One of the Arrancars, Patras, rebels against Aizen and tries to steal the Hogyoku.
The Head Captain orders Mayuri Kurotsuchi to simplify the procedures to perform Gentei Kaijo, a restriction release for the Spiritual Pressure of the Advance Troops while in the World of the Living.
When a bullying group of middle school students refuse to give up the soccer field, Karin Kurosaki fearlessly agrees to lead her reluctant friends into a soccer match against the upperclassmen.
It is revealed that the Mock Arrancar gained an explosive amount of strength when it devoured Yui and has reanimated her soul to use her as bait to lure and attack human souls.
Captain Hitsugaya's advance troops remain in Karakura Town to prepare for the showdown with Sosuke Aizen. Rangiku is fascinated by life in the world of the living, and she finds it impossible to devote her time to training.
Ichigo has entered his inner world and is blocking fierce attacks made by another Ichigo who wields a white Zangetsu. Ichigo is cornered as images of Byakuya Kuchiki and Jin Kariya pummel him into the ground.
Ichigo has begun training with the Visoreds in order to learn how to suppress his inner hollow. He enters his inner world and is greeted by the mirror image of himself holding a white Zangetsu.
Ichigo visits Shinji Hirako at the Visoreds’ hideout in order to find out how to control his inner Hollow. He tries to get an answer by force, but Hiyori Sarugaki interrupts his battle with Shinji.
Grimmjow is the only survivor of the Arrancars’ intense battle with the Soul Reapers. He returns with Tosen to Sosuke Aizen's palace, Las Noches in Hueco Mundo.
The Soul Reapers struggle against the might of the Arrancars. Despite the Arrancar Shawlong’s overwhelming strength, Captain Hitsugaya continues his attacks.
Ikkaku releases his Bankai, Ryumon Hozukimaru, which he has kept a secret for some time. He clashes with Edrad, who shows his true power by releasing his zanpakuto.
Ikkaku and the Arrancar, Edrad, have a fierce battle in the streets of Karakura Town. Yumichika stands aside and watches because he knows that Ikkaku will be furious if he interferes.
Uryū struggles to control his restored power against Yoshi, while Kariya searches the Department of Research and Development for a crucial Bount artifact.
Rukia learns the punishment awaiting her in Soul Society. In the living world, Ichigo faces a dangerous stage of training while Chad and Orihime work to control their powers.
Bleach
Bleach
Ichigo Kurosaki is an ordinary high schooler—until his family is attacked by a Hollow, a corrupt spirit that seeks to devour human souls. It is then that he meets a Soul Reaper named Rukia Kuchiki, who gets injured while protecting Ichigo's family from the assailant. To save his family, Ichigo accepts Rukia's offer of taking her powers and becomes a Soul Reaper as a result.
However, as Rukia is unable to regain her powers, Ichigo is given the daunting task of hunting down the Hollows that plague their town. However, he is not alone in his fight, as he is later joined by his friends—classmates Orihime Inoue, Yasutora Sado, and Uryuu Ishida—who each have their own unique abilities. As Ichigo and his comrades get used to their new duties and support each other on and off the battlefield, the young Soul Reaper soon learns that the Hollows are not the only real threat to the human world.
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Ichigo and Ginjo settle the score once and for all.
While facing each other in battle, Uryu notices that Ginjo’s attack contains the presence of Ichigo’s Spirit Energy.
The battle between Byakuya and Tsukishima escalates as they both push their powers to the limit.
The Soul Reapers take on the Xcution members in one-on-one battles.
The Thirteen Court Guard Squads share their Spirit Energy to restore Ichigo's lost powers.
Ginjo reveals his true colors by attacking Ichigo and stripping him of his Fullbring powers.
Ichigo is shocked to learn that Chad and Orihime have now sided with Tsukishima and are even willing to fight Ichigo to protect their precious “friend.”
Ichigo escapes from his house in confusion after witnessing his friends and family welcoming Tsukishima as if they’ve known him for years.
Uryu begins his own investigation to track down the enemy who attacked him.
Orihime and Chad exchange what information they have about Tsukishima to figure out what he has done to the both of them.
Ichigo, with Orihime standing by as his healer, enters his training with Ginjo.
On New Year's Day, Izuru hosts a kite-flying contest in the hopes of everyone having a good time.
Uryu asks Orihime to heal his injuries after sensing that his assailant has now made contact with Ichigo.
Tsukishima breaks into the Xcution hideout where Ichigo is training. Learning that he was the one who attacked Uryu and Orihime, a furious Ichigo proceeds to attack Tsukishima.
Ichigo begins his training with Jackie Tristan, who brings out her Fullbring power “Dirty Boots.”
Ichigo asks Ginjo to let him fight one of the Xcution members for his training. But Jackie, who detests the power of Fullbring, finds Ichigo’s request selfish and refuses.
Ichigo and Chad rush to find Orihime, who they believe may be in danger.
On her way home from school, Orihime is suddenly stopped and asked to die by a man named Shishigawara.
Ichigo begins training to regain his Soul Reaper powers at the Xcution’s hideout.
Ginjo gives Ichigo a day to decide whether to regain his lost Soul Reaper powers or not.
Unable to bear seeing his friends get attacked, Ichigo decides to call on Ginjo for some answers.
Uryu is rushed to the hospital after being cut down by an unknown attacker.
Ichigo and Uryu deal with delinquents from another school that come looking for trouble.
A year has passed since Ichigo lost his Soul Reaper powers, becoming a normal teenager. Now in his final year of high school, Ichigo lives an ordinary life surrounded by his family and friends.
Ichigo spends his days hunting down Hollows with what little Spirit Energy he has left.
An unexpected change comes over the Reigai as the Soul Reapers continue to fight them.
The captains find themselves gradually overpowered by the Reigai forces.
Kageroza, having regained his complete powers, sets out to kill the Hollowfied Ichigo.
Inside the Maggot's Nest, Urahara and Kon find Ouko Yushima, the man behind Kageroza's invasion.
The captains and lieutenants of the Thirteen Court Guard Squads thought to have fallen in battle return to fight the Reigai.
Inside the Precipice World, Rukia and the others act as decoys to draw away the Reigai's attention while Ichigo, Urahara, and Kon break into the Seireitei.
Following his defeat by Kageroza, Ichigo has lost his Soul Reaper powers.
As Ichigo and Kon try to save Nozomi from being taken away, Kageroza reveals a shocking secret between him and Nozomi.
Head Captain Genryusai Yamamoto steps in to battle against the Reigai.
Having regained her Shikai, Nozomi tries to join Ichigo and the others to fight the Reigai captains.
Nozomi wishes to join the battle against the Reigai, believing her Zanpakuto may stand a chance against Kageroza's Zanpakuto. But the Soul Reapers are unable to completely trust Nozomi due to her power not being fully awakened yet.
The Soul Reapers in the World of the Living have lost contact with the captains in the Soul Society. Meanwhile, the revelation of Nozomi being a Mod Soul surprises Ichigo and his friends.
Ichigo, who was swept away by the Cleaner inside the Precipice World, has safely returned to the World of the Living to everyone's delight.
Captains Hitsugaya and Kenpachi have located Kageroza and proceed to attack him, but Kageroza retaliates by controlling the Precipice World to his advantage.
Captains of the Thirteen Court Guard Squads continue their battle to reclaim the Soul Society. Head Captain Yamamoto takes on the Reigai of Kyoraku and Ukitake, but is gradually overwhelmed by the two.
Ichigo leaves for the Soul Society to join the battle, only to be ambushed by Kageroza.
Moved by Ichigo and his friends’ efforts to protect her, Nozomi decides to stay with the group. Meanwhile in the Soul Society, Byakuya faces the Reigai of Hitsugaya
The captains of the Thirteen Court Guard Squads take action to reclaim the Soul Society back from the Reigai. As they successfully reenter the Soul Society, Kenpachi encounters his Reigai, and a fierce battle ensues.
Chad encounters Renji’s Reigai while searching for Nozomi, and a battle ensues between the two. Meanwhile, Unohana grows suspicious over the events surrounding Kyoraku’s arrest.
Rangiku faces the Reigai of Izuru, but the imposter’s Zanpakuto proves to be more powerful then she anticipated. Rukia is also having a tough battle against the Reigai of herself.
Kon goes out to search for Nozomi and finds her wandering aimlessly. Meanwhile, the Soul Society has assembled a special team, including the Reigai of Ikkaku, Yumichika, and Hisagi, to apprehend Ichigo.
The Soul Reapers who attacked Ichigo and Rukia are revealed to be imposters known as Reigai.
Kon and Nozomi find themselves attacked by Kira, Nanao, and a Soul Reaper calling himself Kageroza.
Ichigo is placed under arrest by the Soul Society under suspicion of being responsible for the disappearance of the Soul Reapers in the Precipice World.
Peace has seemingly returned to both the World of the Living and the Soul Society with Aizen’s defeat. But reports of Soul Reapers going missing after entering the Precipice World begin to surface in the Soul Society.
Hitsugaya has taken some time off and comes to Karakura Town.
Yachiru encounters a Soul Reaper saving a girl from a Hollow.
While Ichigo is looking into a possible Hollow incident in the World of the Living, Kon, inside Ichigo’s body, meets a beautiful woman who can see spirits.
While sparring with Ikkaku and Renji inside Squad 11's dojo, Ichigo meets Seizo.
Omaeda finds a young boy named Ryuzaburo staring at him with admiration and learns that he has unintentionally saved the boy’s life from a Hollow. When asked for his name, Omaeda lies and says he is the captain of Squad 2.
Karakurizer is back! As Karakurizer, Kon tries to impress the ladies when a man named Michel appears.
The battle in Karakura Town and the Soul Society has come to an end.
Battle ensues between Aizen and Ichigo. Aizen further evolves to best Ichigo. But Ichigo, now fully aware of why Tensa Zangetsu was reluctant to teach him the Final Getsugatensho, has come to possess amazing powers.
Gin recalls his past and the fateful event that led him to become a Soul Reaper serving under Aizen. Meanwhile, Ichigo finally arrives after completing his training.
Aizen continues his pursuit of Ichigo’s friends. Gin returns to Aizen after having personally dealt with Rangiku, and his appearance prompts Tatsuki and the others to prepare for the worst.
Aizen and Gin close in on Tatsuki, when Don Kanonji comes to the rescue. A still-injured Rangiku also arrives to confront Gin. Meanwhile, Ichigo battles Tensa Zangetsu and Hollow Ichigo, who have now merged into one being.
Hisagi and Rangiku are sent to investigate a string of disappearances in the Rukon district.
Two monster hunters arrive at an old castle where Franken Ichigo, Succubus Rukia, Vampire Uryu, Pumpkin Orihime, Mummy Renji, Witch Rangiku, and Wolfman Hitsugaya all live as lackluster monsters.
The Women’s Soul Reaper Association is hosting a New Year’s party in the Soul Society, when Hitsugaya and the other male Soul Reapers come crashing in. Meanwhile in the World of the Living, everyone is spending New Year’s with their families.
Isshin decides to have Ichigo acquire the "Final Getsugatensho," which could defeat Aizen.
Ichigo finds himself cornered against Gin’s Bankai. Meanwhile, Urahara, Yoruichi, and Isshin fight Aizen in a three-on-one battle.
Kisuke Urahara steps onto the battlefield as Aizen begins his transformation.
Rukia comes across Kurumadani, who's being attacked by a mysterious masked man. The masked man reveals himself as Shrieker.
A Seireitei International Film Festival is to be held in the Soul Society, and Nanao recruits Ichigo and his friends to cooperate with the filming.
Gin asks Ichigo if he recalls their last encounter. Ichigo’s answer prompts Gin to display his Bankai and its incredible power.
Before Aizen can reveal Ichigo’s most startling secret he is interrupted by an unexpected person arriving on the scene.
Ichigo succeeds in wounding Aizen with his Hollowfied Getsugatensho attack.
Head Captain Genryusai Yamamoto of the Thirteen Court Guard Squads steps in to battle Aizen.
The Thirteen Court Guard Squads and Visoreds launch a full-scale attack against Aizen.
Ichigo has returned to the World of the Living to battle Aizen.
Tosen is now able to see in his Ressureccion form. But Komamura states that in exchange for his vision, Tosen has now blinded his own heart. Meanwhile, Hirako prepares to use his Shikai, Sakanade, against Aizen.
Komamura performs his Bankai, Kokujo Tengen Myo-oh, to subdue Tosen. However, Tosen has already deduced the weakness of Komamura’s Bankai from years of working closely together.
As he holds a dying Hiyori, an enraged Hirako readies himself to confront Aizen in battle. Meanwhile, Hisagi and Komamura battle Tosen in a desperate attempt to bring their former ally back to his senses.
Kenpachi overcomes Yammy’s monstrous size and tough exterior to land a clean blow against the Espada. Meanwhile, Ichigo uses Garganta to return to the World of the Living.
Ichigo wakes up to find himself in the middle of a desert. Sitting next to a confused Ichigo are Uryu, Orihime, and Chad, all dressed in an Arabian style.
Ichigo goes up against Yammy. Rukia notices that Ichigo is acting strange following his battle with Ulquiorra and shows her concern for him.
With the Espada gone, the Visoreds are now able to confront Aizen.
Las Noches. Long ago, Apache, at the time still an Adjucha-class Hollow, was hunted by other Hollows when Halibel saved her life. Apache soon joins Halibel’s group consisting of Sun-Sun and Mila Rose.
Stark splits his own soul and launches them against Love and Rose.
Stark shows no sign of getting serious in his battle against Love and Rose. Lilinette begins to mindlessly fire at the two Visoreds without Stark’s permission. But her attacks prove to be ineffective against the two...
Barragan appears to be defeated by the combined efforts of Hachigen and Soi Fon. But the two are shocked to find Barragan forcing open Hachigen’s Shiju Saimon barrier.
Hisagi joins Komamura to battle Tosen in hopes of bringing his former captain back to his senses. Meanwhile, the other Soul Reapers form an uneasy alliance with the Visoreds...
The Soul Reapers find themselves in hot water against Fura and Wonderweiss.
Kyoraku is in a pinch, and Ukitake, who had been watching the battle, steps in.
Kyoraku and Stark are both fighting defensively in their battle. But Stark’s expression changes when he spots Hitsugaya and Soi Fon’s Bankai.
The battle between the Soul Reapers and the Espada becomes more and more tense. Soi Fon and Omaeda find themselves in a bad situation against Barragan’s Respira.
While Hitsugaya and Halibel’s battle looks to be coming to a close, Omaeda and Soi Fon fight against Barragan.
Hitsugaya is doing everything he can to counter Halibel’s sword release, Tiburon. Halibel says she will win against Hitsugaya to avenge her Fracciónes.
Rukia, Renji, and Sado struggle against the giant Yammy.
Rukia, Renji, and Sado are battling Rudobon and the soldiers he created. But then, another enemy appears before them.
When Orihime and Uryu make it to the top, they see Ichigo collapsed in front of Ulquiorra.
Ulquiorra’s sword release, Murcielago, is too strong for Ichigo and every swift attack further injures him. Even when he fires Getsugatensho with all of his remaining power, Ichigo is unable to wound Ulquiorra.
Uryu rushes to stop Yammy from attacking Orihime.
While Orihime is watching Ichigo and Ulquiorra’s battle from the sidelines, Loly and Menoly appear before her. They learned that Orihime is no longer of any use to Aizen, and they want to seize this opportunity to defeat her.
Below the Fifth Tower, Sado and Renji battle it out with a giant Hollow. But then, the sandman Batticaloa arrives to the scene. Batticaloa’s body is made of sand, so Sado and Renji have a hard time inflicting any damage on him.
Aizen leads Tosen, Gin, and the Espada as they invade the World of the Living. Aizen’s real objective is to annihilate Karakura Town to create Ouken, the royal key and take the Soul Society by storm.
The Zanpakuto notice the remaining Sword Beasts acting strangely and realize it to be the work of Kirikaze, a Sword Beast capable of robbing Spirit Energy from others.
Lieutenant Nanao Ise is paired up with Katenkyokotsu Wakizashi, the shorter of Captain Kyoraku’s two swords, to hunt for Sword Beasts.
Renji’s Zanpakuto Zabimaru, consisting of Monkey and Snake, are irritated over the fact that Byakuya’s Senbonzakura is taking all the credit for their work.
During a mission to hunt down the Sword Beasts, Haineko comes across a wounded Sword Beast called Narunosuke and, to her surprise, falls in love with the handsome enemy before her.
Karakura Town has been experiencing a string of assaults, and the victims have all been reported to be high school girls carrying a pink bear charm. Meanwhile, a new girl transfers into Orihime’s class and introduces herself as Kyoko Haida.
Following Muramasa’s defeat, most of the Zanpakuto have reconciled and returned to their masters, except for Kazeshini, who is still out to kill his former master Shuhei Hisagi.
Isane and Hanataro are troubled by the recent reports of someone stealing food from the Squad Four barracks.
Renji and Zabimaru (Monkey and Snake) come to the World of the Living to go after a Sword Beast. However, Snake is too distracted by his surroundings, and as a result lets the Sword Beast escape.
The assailants who attacked the Kuchiki mansion are identified as “Sword Beasts,” manifested Zanpakuto of Soul Reapers who lost their lives during the battle with Muramasa.
With the defeat of Muramasa, peace has returned to the Soul Society. Renji, Rukia, and the other Soul Reapers are having a good time at the Kuchiki mansion’s party, when the place is suddenly attacked by two unknown beings.
Inside Muramasa’s mind, Ichigo clashes blades with Muramasa. As Muramasa’s body and mind reach their limits, he begins to transform into a Hollow.
Uryu and the others attempt to save Ichigo, who has been engulfed by Muramasa, but with little success.
Koga’s betrayal causes Muramasa to lose control over all of the Hollows he absorbed to sustain himself. To make matters worse, his immense Spiritual Pressure begins to attract other Hollows to Karakura Town.
To uphold the honor of his family, Byakuya Kuchiki fights the resurrected Koga Kuchiki.
Koga Kuchiki escapes his confinement and in the process, kills the Soul Reapers who framed him. Although Ginrei sympathizes with his son-in-law’s situation, he reprimands Koga for his rash actions.
Centuries ago, Ginrei Kuchiki, Byakuya Kuchiki’s grandfather, and his son-in-law Koga Kuchiki were assigned to bring down the rebel forces threatening the Seireitei.
Uryu, Chad, and Orihime confront Muramasa who has entered the World of the Living.
Muramasa’s true objective is revealed to be in Karakura Town.
Ichigo battles Muramasa in order to save Head Captain Yamamoto from captivity. Meanwhile, Yoruichi, Shunsui, and Jushiro notice that the Zanpakuto are trying to prevent them from reaching Ichigo.
Yoruichi has located Muramasa’s hideout where Head Captain Yamamoto is being held. A team comprised of Ichigo, Shunsui, Jushiro, Kenpachi, and Yoruichi sets out to rescue the Head Captain.
Ichigo, Renji, Rukia, and Izuru collapse after being exposed to Konjiki Ashisogijizo’s poison.
The battle between Soul Reapers and Zanpakuto heats up as Kenpachi joins in the fight. Kenpachi easily overwhelms the Zanpakuto with his incredible Spirit Energy.
The Soul Reapers find themselves in a tough battle against the manifested Zanpakuto.
At the Squad Six Barracks, Renji and Rukia are determined to know why Byakuya has betrayed the Soul Society to work with Muramasa. Their conversation is cut short by the arrival of the manifested Zanpakuto.
The Thirteen Court Guard Squads, particularly Renji and Rukia, are shocked by the news of Byakuya now supposedly working with Muramasa. Meanwhile, inside Muramasa’s hideout, the Zanpakuto cannot hide their discomfort over having Byakuya join them.
Results from Mayuri Kurotsuchi’s experiment using Marechiyo Omaeda’s Gegetsuburi show that a manifested Zanpakuto cannot revert to its original sword state when defeated by someone other than its master.
The battle of Rangiku and Momo versus Haineko and Tobiume heats up, as both sides try to outsmart their opponents. Elsewhere, captain Toshiro Hitsugaya has located his Zanpakuto Hyorinmaru.
Haineko and Tobiume, two Zanpakuto who do not get along, are walking through the woods when they spot Ichigo, who is in pursuit of Senbonzakura and Byakuya.
Ichigo’s and Renji’s victories against their own Zanpakuto has proven that a Soul Reaper can reclaim his Zanpakuto by defeating it in battle.
Ichigo has regained his Shikai and battles Muramasa. But Zangetsu, who has sided with Muramasa, steps in to fight Ichigo.
Inside Ichigo’s mind, Muramasa meets Hollow Ichigo. Taking an interest in him, Muramasa attempts to manifest Hollow Ichigo like he did with Zangetsu, only to discover that his spell does not work on Hollow Ichigo.
The Zanpakuto rebellion has left the Seireitei in a state of destruction with many Soul Reapers still missing, including Squad Six captain Byakuya Kuchiki.
Muramasa appears before Ichigo and explains how he freed the Zanpakuto from the Soul Reapers, as well as gave them a physical form to exist.
After hearing that Byakuya has gone missing, Rukia returns to the Seireitei to search for her brother and in the process comes across Sodenoshirayuki.
Having sustained severe injuries in battle, Rukia escapes to the World of the Living and is saved by Ichigo. A mysterious woman then arrives through the Senkaimon and proceeds to attack the two using the same Zanpakuto as Rukia.
A mysterious man who calls himself “Muramasa” appears in the Seireitei to declare war against the Soul Reapers.
Ikkaku and Yumichika are sent after a Hollow that ran away to the World of the Living. They have no prearranged lodging, so they decide to stay at the Asano family house.
Rangiku and the members of the Women’s Soul Reaper Association take a relaxing trip to a beach in the World of the Living. All the women are excited about wearing bathing suits that they have picked out for the occasion.
Mizuiro starts at Karakura First High School without any great expectations or ambitions.
The Soul Reapers are defeated one after another at the hands of Ayon. Seeing this, Head Captain Genryusai Yamamoto decides to get involved.
Apache, Mila Rose, and Sun-Sun release their Resurrección forms. In addition, they combine their left arms to create a mysterious monster called Ayon.
Rangiku battles Halibel’s three Fracciónes, Apache, Mila Rose, and Sun-Sun. She attacks with her Haineko, but even that is not very effective against the three opponents.
Ggio, who released his Hollow power, is overpowering Soi Fon. Marechiyo Omaeda realizes that Soi Fon is in a dire situation and comes to help her.
Soi Fon and Marechiyo Omaeda are to take on Ggio and Nirgge. Soi Fon confidently goes after Ggio, but Ggio puts up a good fight.
The Soul Reapers succeed in defending the four pillars from being destroyed, preventing the real Karakura Town from returning to the World of the Living.
Shuhei, Izuru, Yumichika, and Ikkaku fight to guard the four pillars used to switch the real Karakura Town with a fake one.
Shuhei Hisagi battles Findorr Calius, who has increased his strength level equal to that of a squad lieutenant by shattering his own mask. Shuhei, overwhelmed by the enemy’s power, is forced to stay on the defensive.
Yumichika is trapped inside Chuhlhourne’s briar of darkness. Learning he cannot be seen from the outside world, Yumichika unveils his Zanpakuto’s true power.
Shuhei, Ikkaku, Yumichika, and Izuru start fighting against the Fracci贸nes that Barragan deployed.
The Head Captain expected the battle to take place in Karakura Town, so he fights to keep it from being destroyed. He places pillars in four corners of the town to switch the real Karakura Town with a replica that was made in the Soul Society.
Sosuke Aizen brings Kaname Tosen, Gin Ichimaru, and the Espadas Stark, Barragan, and Halibel to the World of the Living on a mission to destroy Karakura Town. The Espadas stand before the Thirteen Court Guard Squads.
Kisuke Urahara has forced Kon to transform into Konso Cop Karakurizer. As Karakurizer, Kon has some powerful allies.
Ichigo and his friends leave Karakura Town with the intent of bringing Orihime back, and they continue fighting in Hueco Mundo. Nevertheless, Hollows continue to appear in the World of the Living.
Sosuke Aizen suddenly appears in front of Shinji Hirako and the others. He draws his sword on Shinji, who is agonized by his Hollow transformation and cannot move his body at will.
At Squad Nine's camp, Shinji Hirako and the others run into Kensei Muguruma, who is donning a strange mask. Kensei starts to attack them, and he is too powerful to stop even with all of them combined.
Kensei Muguruma's and Mashiro Kuna's Spiritual Pressure disappears. The Seireitei deems this a dire situation. Kisuke Urahara, who sent Hiyori to Squad Nine, volunteers to go to the scene of their disappearance.
Nine years have passed since Kisuke Urahara was appointed captain of Squad Twelve. Bizarre deaths start to occur in the Rukon District where people disappear, leaving only their clothes behind.
Kisuke takes Hiyori to the Special underground Confinement Unit inside the Squad Two barracks. Nicknamed the Maggot's Nest, this place imprisons enlisted Thirteen Court Guard Squad members whose beliefs or actions have been deemed dangerous.
Kisuke Urahara replaces the newly promoted Kirio Hikifune as captain of Squad Twelve. Hiyori Sarugaki, lieutenant of Squad Twelve, cannot hide her dissatisfaction with the new captain.
In the Soul Society 110 years ago, the Thirteen Court Guard Squads are made up of unfamiliar faces. The captain of Squad Five is the masked Visored, Shinji Hirako who currently resides in the World of the Living.
Rurichiyo and Kenryu's fight was over how to revitalize the Kasumiohji Clan. Rurichiyo is concerned about the low spirits of her people, and she wants to host a soccer tournament.
Rurichiyo Kasumiohji, who supposedly became the head of the family, goes off to the World of the Living by herself after getting in a fight with Kenryu.
Nnoitora has never shown any mercy to his opponents, and he has always finished them off. Nnoitora's reason for fighting has always been purely to fight. He has been fighting and becoming stronger, hoping to someday die in battle.
When Kenpachi's eye patch comes off, releasing his Spiritual Pressure and true strength, Nnoitora invokes his sword attack, Santa Teresa.
Kenpachi goes after Nnoitora's eye and pierces his eye patch, but the eye patch was hiding a dreadful secret.
Szayelaporro used his prisoner Nemu as a medium to come back to life. However, Nemu's body is permeated with the new medicine that Mayuri developed. Szayelaporro experiences the dreadful effects of the medicine himself.
Szayelaporro is exasperated when his powers don't work at all against Mayuri Kurotsuchi, and he ends up being enveloped by Mayuri's Konjiki Ashisogijizo. Just then, something happens to Nemu, who was being held hostage.
Zommari's technique, "Amor," takes control over anything its eyes gaze upon. He uses this power to control Rukia's body and use her as a shield.
Byakuya visits Rukia, who is unconscious after being injured in the battle against Aaroniero Arruruerie. Zommari Rureaux, Espada Number 7, happens to be there, attempting to finish her off.
Just when Nelliel and Nnoitora's battle is about to come to an end, something unexpected happens to Nelliel's body. Ichigo's group find themselves in a sticky situation yet again.
Nelliel regains her memory, and Pesche and Dondochakka realize that she is going to give her all in the battle against Nnoitora. In order to go fight with Nelliel, Pesche and Dondochakka summon all their strength.
Nnoitora and Nelliel continue to battle. They are nearly equal in strength. The two of them used to fight side by side as fellow Espadas.
Uryu and Renji continue fighting their clones. But no matter how many times they beat them, the clones turn back into liquid, multiply, and revive.
After finding Nel hiding in the shadow of a rock, Nnoitora tells Ichigo's group that Nel is actually a former Espada.
Uryu and Renji thought they had escaped, but they find themselves back at Szayelaporro's palace.
The Hueco Mundo Arc, which was put on hold for the New Captain Shusuke Amagai Arc, resumes.
Shusuke Amagai wields both a Bakkouto, which seals the powers of Soul Reapers, and his Bankai, Raika Gouenkaku. Ichigo defends against Shusuke's Bankai while Hollowfied and counterattacks with his most powerful Getsugatensho.
The chaos in the Kasumiohji Clan was all a scheme formulated by Shusuke Amagai. Shusuke joined the Thirteen Court Guard Squads in order to avenge his father’s death at the hands of Head Captain Yamamoto.
The battle at the Kasumiohji Clan’s palace between the Thirteen Court Guard Squads and the Kasumiohji Clan’s assassins continues.
At the Head Captain’s command, all the Soul Reapers of the Thirteen Court Guard Squads break into the Kasumiohji Clan’s palace at once.
The intense battle between Izuru Kira and Makoto Kibune continues at Squad Three’s training facility.
The Soul Reapers stop chasing after Ichigo for the time being and focus on restoring order in the Seireitei.
After Shu Kannogi tearfully tells Shusuke Amagai how he feels, Shusuke loses his feelings of ill will towards Ichigo and instead decides to help in their search for Rurichiyo.
Ichigo and Rukia are being chased down by the Thirteen Court Guard Squads after sabotaging Rurichiyo and Shu’s wedding and taking Shu hostage.
Rurichiyo has gone back to the Soul Society to take back control of the Kasumiohji Clan. Ichigo, Rukia, Kenryu, and Enryu follow her through the Senkaimon, and they barge in on Rurichiyo and Shu’s wedding at the Kasumiohji palace.
Ichigo and his friends have narrowly escaped Hanza Nukui’s team’s attacks. But Uryu and Chad have been inundated with the Spirit Energy of Bakkoutos, and Orihime’s healing power doesn’t seem to be working.
At a captain’s meeting in the Soul Society, Shusuke Amagai proposes to the Thirteen Court Guard Squads that they train directly with the squads.
Hanza Nukui uses his Bakkouto, Saiga’s weak point, to act as a trap for Ichigo. Ichigo ends up getting caught in Hanza’s scheme, an expanse of mirrors. The mirrors take the memories of the captive and turn them into nightmares.
The respective battles of Rukia, Uryu, and Chad continue. Jinnai Douko becomes one with his Bakkouto, Retsurai, and keeps attacking. Rukia has a tough battle against Jinnai, whose whole body transforms into a weapon.
Hanza Nukui and his team of assassins, armed with Bakkoutos, arrive in the World of the Living, and they challenge Ichigo and the others to fight. Jinnai Douko appears before Rurichiyo wielding a Bakkouto.
Hanza Nukui has misjudged the power of Ichigo and his friends, and has failed to assassinate Rurichiyo. He forms a unit of assassins, armed with powerful Bakkouto swords, and prepares to go back to the World of the Living.
Ichigo returns to the World of the Living, and he draws up a countermeasure at Kisuke Urahara’s shop. When everyone leaves Urahara’s shop, they come across Hanza Nukui, the head of an assassination squad.
One morning, Rurichiyo suddenly disappears. Kenryu finds some indication that leads him to believe that she used the Kasumiohji Clan’s private Senkaimon to return to the Soul Society.
Since welcoming Shusuke Amagai as the new captain, Squad 3 has been hard at work. But the duties Shusuke assigns them are tasks that one couldn’t imagine a Soul Reaper doing.
Ichigo and Rukia assume the responsibility of being Rurichiyo’s bodyguard. It is Rurichiyo’s first time in the World of the Living, and she asks Ichigo to teach her about everything she sees.
A mysterious team of three transfers into Ichigo’s class. Their names are Rurichiyo Kasumiohji, Kenryu, and Enryu. Rurichiyo acts like a princess, and Kenryu and Enryu obsessively guard her surroundings.
In the middle of the night, a strange Senkaimon opens in Karakura Town, and a mysterious team of three arrives in the World of the Living.
A new captain joins Squad 3, taking the place of the rebel Gin Ichimaru. His name is Shusuke Amagai.
Ichigo hits Grimmjow with a mighty blow. Grimmjow is about to collapse, but he grabs Zangetsu and pulls himself up.
A wild battle begins between Ichigo and Grimmjow. As swords and Spiritual Pressures clash, Grimmjow unleashes his strongest Cero, the Gran Rey Cero.
Grimmjow takes Orihime without permission and forces her to heal Ichigo. He wants to settle things with Ichigo while he's in his best condition.
Szayel Aporro has analyzed Uryu’s and Renji's Spiritual Pressures and has sealed away most of their abilities.
Lolly and Menoly are jealous that Aizen is treating Orihime well, so they go to Orihime's room to harass her. Orihime tries to stay strong, but they are relentless.
Ichigo and Ulquiorra begin to fight in the depths of Las Noches. Ichigo fights Ulquiorra at full power right from the start, using his Bankai and even his Hollowfication.
Renji meets Espada Number Eight, Szayel Aporro Grantz. Renji attempts to use his Bankai but fails because of restrictions that Szayel Aporro has placed on the room they are in that limit Renji’s power.
Aaroniero uses his ability to utilize the Spiritual Pressure of the Hollows that he devours.
Nnoitora, one of the Espada, suddenly appears and defeats Chad in a single strike.
Chad faces the Privaron Espada Gantenbainne and survives many of his fierce attacks. Chad reveals the power of his right arm, Brazo Derecho Del Gigante.
Pesche's unusual ability allows Uryu to damage Cirucci. Cirucci releases her Zanpakuto and attacks the two until she has them cornered.
Uryu is having a tough time fighting against Privaron Espada Cirucci, whose whip attacks are ever changing.
Rukia is angered when Kaien tells her to hand over her friends in return for letting her go and is convinced that this Kaien is a fake.
In the depths of Las Noches, Rukia encounters Ninth Espada Aaroniero Arruruerie in an area with a blue sky.
Dordoni makes a final attempt to win his battle, but he is defeated by a Hollowfied Ichigo.
Dordoni the Arrancar is a Privaron Espada, a former Espada. Ichigo underestimates his strength and is quickly driven into a corner when Dordoni releases his Zanpakuto.
Ichigo, Uryu, Chad, Rukia, and Renji go their separate ways down the corridors of Las Noches and vow to safely reunite.
Ichigo and his friends arrive at Las Noches, Aizen's stronghold, where they break through a wall and charge into the palace.
Ashido and Rukia continue to battle Pequenos, one of the Adjuchas who controls the Menos Forest.
Ichigo and his friends have fallen into the Menos Forest. They fight off attacks from Gillians while they look for Rukia and Nel, who have been separated from the group.
Ichigo and his friends are swallowed by the desert of Hueco Mundo and fall into the Menos Forest, home of the Menos.
Ichigo and his friends save a girl who is being attacked by mysterious Arrancars.
Ichigo and his friends defeat the Arrancars Iceringer and Demora, whom they meet in Underground Pathway 22.
Ichigo, Uryu, and Chad charge through the Garganta and into Hueco Mundo. There, they find themselves in a large corridor.
Orihime has been kidnapped by Sosuke Aizen and the Arrancars. Ichigo decides to go to Hueco Mundo in order to save her.
Ichigo awakens to realize that the serious injuries he received from Grimmjow's attack have completely healed. He senses that Orihime came to his room from the traces of Spiritual Pressure that she left behind.
Ichigo and his friends manage to drive away Grimmjow and the other Arrancars. But behind the scenes, Aizen orders Ulquiorra to bring Orihime to Hueco Mundo.
Hitsugaya's advance troops continue to fight the Arrancars who appeared in Karakura Town. Urahara shows up to help.
Arrancars suddenly appear in the World of the Living. Yammy, Luppi, Grimmjow, and Wonderweiss are confronted by Hitsugaya's advance troops and Ichigo.
There are only a few months left until the showdown with the Arrancars. Ichigo continues to train with the Visoreds, but the amount of time in which he can remain Hollowfied hasn’t increased by much.
Renji’s fight with Patras continues as it destroys Urahara's shop and parts of Karakura Town.
Trouble is brewing in Las Noches, Aizen's palace in the Hollow realm, Hueco Mundo. One of the Arrancars, Patras, rebels against Aizen and tries to steal the Hogyoku.
Kon, lonely and bored due to Rukia’s and Orihime’s absence, decides to pay a visit to Rangiku.
The Head Captain orders Mayuri Kurotsuchi to simplify the procedures to perform Gentei Kaijo, a restriction release for the Spiritual Pressure of the Advance Troops while in the World of the Living.
Karakura First High School's kendo team is ambushed, and the captain and all of the main members are seriously injured.
When a bullying group of middle school students refuse to give up the soccer field, Karin Kurosaki fearlessly agrees to lead her reluctant friends into a soccer match against the upperclassmen.
It is revealed that the Mock Arrancar gained an explosive amount of strength when it devoured Yui and has reanimated her soul to use her as bait to lure and attack human souls.
Hitsugaya and his advanced troops learn that Shota’s little sister Yui was the Mock Arrancar’s first victim.
Rangiku saves a young soul named Shota from being attacked by a Mock Arrancar.
Captain Hitsugaya's advance troops remain in Karakura Town to prepare for the showdown with Sosuke Aizen. Rangiku is fascinated by life in the world of the living, and she finds it impossible to devote her time to training.
Ichigo and his friends undergo exhaustive training in preparation for the upcoming winter showdown with Sosuke Aizen.
Sosuke Aizen’s ultimate goal of killing the Soul King has been revealed.
Ichigo has entered his inner world and is blocking fierce attacks made by another Ichigo who wields a white Zangetsu. Ichigo is cornered as images of Byakuya Kuchiki and Jin Kariya pummel him into the ground.
Ichigo has begun training with the Visoreds in order to learn how to suppress his inner hollow. He enters his inner world and is greeted by the mirror image of himself holding a white Zangetsu.
Ichigo visits Shinji Hirako at the Visoreds’ hideout in order to find out how to control his inner Hollow. He tries to get an answer by force, but Hiyori Sarugaki interrupts his battle with Shinji.
Grimmjow is the only survivor of the Arrancars’ intense battle with the Soul Reapers. He returns with Tosen to Sosuke Aizen's palace, Las Noches in Hueco Mundo.
The Soul Reapers receive permission from the Soul Society to use Gentei Kaijo, a spiritual pressure restriction release.
The Soul Reapers struggle against the might of the Arrancars. Despite the Arrancar Shawlong’s overwhelming strength, Captain Hitsugaya continues his attacks.
Ikkaku releases his Bankai, Ryumon Hozukimaru, which he has kept a secret for some time. He clashes with Edrad, who shows his true power by releasing his zanpakuto.
Ikkaku and the Arrancar, Edrad, have a fierce battle in the streets of Karakura Town. Yumichika stands aside and watches because he knows that Ikkaku will be furious if he interferes.
Grimmjow brings followers from Hueco Mundo into the human world with orders to eliminate everyone who has even a trace of spiritual power.
After returning to Hueco Mundo, Yammy and Ulquiorra brief Aizen and twenty Arrancars on the confrontation with Ichigo’s group.
Rukia challenges Ichigo to regain his resolve, while Hitsugaya explains the growing threat posed by Aizen’s Arrancars.
Ichigo faces Yammy while struggling to contain his inner Hollow, and familiar Soul Reapers arrive to confront the Arrancar threat.
As Ichigo struggles with his inner Hollow, two Arrancars arrive in Karakura Town and threaten his friends.
Urahara and Isshin discuss the growing Arrancar threat, while Shinji warns Ichigo about the danger of his inner Hollow.
Unexpected interventions reveal another side of Ichigo and Uryū’s fathers as both families face supernatural threats.
A mysterious transfer student approaches Ichigo with an unsettling offer, while new threats emerge in Karakura Town.
In the aftermath of the Bount conflict, Ichigo, Rukia, and Renji reflect on the events that changed their lives.
Ichigo and Kariya push their powers to the limit as their confrontation reaches its final clash.
As the Soul Reapers race to neutralize a threat across the Soul Society, Ichigo begins a decisive battle with Kariya.
Uryū joins Rantao’s confrontation with Kariya and faces a choice between seeking revenge and protecting a life.
With the Seireitei facing destruction, Rantao confronts Kariya and recalls the events surrounding the Bounts’ creation.
Hitsugaya confronts Koga, whose powerful doll Dalk forces the captain into an escalating battle.
Uryū searches for an opening in Yoshi’s defenses as growing tensions among the Bounts threaten their alliance.
Uryū struggles to control his restored power against Yoshi, while Kariya searches the Department of Research and Development for a crucial Bount artifact.
Mayuri faces Sawatari and his elusive doll Baura in a battle that tests the captain’s scientific ingenuity and powers.
Poisoned and surrounded by chaos, Suì-Fēng confronts Mabashi as his doll spreads its control through the ranks.
The Bounts launch their assault inside the Seireitei, while Mabashi’s doll turns Soul Reapers against their own comrades.
Ichinose faces Kenpachi, forcing him to choose between his loyalty to Kariya and his desire to avenge his former captain.
New information sheds light on the Bounts’ origins as Hitsugaya confronts Ichinose in Rukongai.
Ichigo joins Byakuya against Kariya, but the Bount’s ability to recover from their attacks complicates the battle.
Byakuya confronts Kariya in the forest, where the Bount leader’s wind-based powers create a formidable defense.
Kariya seeks support among Rukongai’s residents while Ichigo and his allies renew their search for the Bounts.
As Ichigo’s group searches Rukongai, Rukia encounters Yoshi and the Bount offensive sends shock waves through the Soul Society.
Ichigo and his friends return to the Soul Society in pursuit of the Bounts as Yamamoto orders the captains to repel the invasion.
Ichigo struggles to regain his strength against Kariya, while Uryū makes a decision that could change the course of the battle.
Renji confronts Ugaki’s doll with his bankai as Ichigo presses deeper into the Bounts’ hideout in search of Kariya.
Ichigo and Renji face the dangers of Ugaki’s cave, while Nemu approaches Uryū with an unexpected purpose.
The Soul Reaper reinforcements enter the Bounts’ hideout, where Ugaki’s shadow-based traps threaten to separate and overwhelm them.
Rangiku and Chad work to rescue Ururu, while developments surrounding the Bounts draw Byakuya into the investigation.
Rangiku joins Chad and the others against Sawatari, whose elusive doll can move through solid surfaces.
Orihime faces an agonizing choice when a Bount’s doll forces Rukia to attack her.
Kira joins the fight against Dalk while Rukia and Orihime face a new Bount whose doll threatens to turn an ally against them.
During his confrontation with Ichigo, Koga recalls a young Bount he once mentored and the dangers of forming a bond with a doll.
Newly strengthened Bounts attack Ichigo and his friends, and a battle with Koga’s doll Dalk puts Ichigo under intense pressure.
A wave of attacks spreads across Karakura Town, prompting Hitsugaya to send reinforcements as Renji protects a young boy.
While Urahara and Renji investigate the Bounts’ mansion, the modified souls try to devise their own defenses against the threat.
As Ichigo and Renji train for another confrontation, Yoshino makes a dangerous decision about Kariya.
Mayuri briefs the captains on the Bounts’ history, while Ichigo struggles to regain his focus after confronting Kariya.
Ichinose recounts the events that drove him away from the Soul Society as Ichigo faces the strength of Kariya’s followers.
Ichigo confronts Udagawa at Kariya’s mansion as Rukia and the modified souls search for Uryū.
Ichigo’s group searches for Uryū after an attack by Koga, while missing Bount records fuel suspicion within the Soul Society.
The battle against the Bount twins intensifies as Ichigo’s group searches for a way to counter their water-based dolls.
Ichigo and his friends find Uryū at a hospital, where an attack by water-controlling Bounts turns their rescue into a struggle to escape.
As the Bounts pursue Uryū, Yoshino reveals more about their interest in the Quincy, while the Soul Society’s records raise new questions.
Rukia returns as Ichigo struggles against a Bount’s fiery attacks, and the group reunites to confront the new threat.
Urahara briefs Ichigo and his friends on the Bounts, and their search brings them face-to-face with Yoshino and her doll.
The group’s captors present one final challenge, while Yoruichi and Suì-Fēng investigate a threat that feeds on souls.
An imposter warning forces Ichigo and his friends to question one another as their classmates begin disappearing.
Ichigo, Renji, and Uryū enter a local museum that becomes a maze of illusions and traps.
After Orihime disappears, Ichigo and his friends receive a mysterious call that draws them into a dangerous game.
Ichigo resumes his everyday school life, but Renji’s unexpected arrival and a strange experience involving Orihime disrupt the peace.
Ichigo and his friends reflect on their journey through the Soul Society and prepare for what comes next.
With Rukia in danger, the Soul Reapers converge on the execution grounds as Aizen reveals the purpose behind his plans.
Word of Aizen’s betrayal spreads through the Soul Society as Ichigo and Renji confront him at the execution grounds.
Hitsugaya and Matsumoto investigate the Central 46 Chambers, where a disturbing discovery threatens to overturn everything they believe.
Ichigo and Byakuya push their powers to the limit as their struggle over Rukia’s fate reaches its climax.
Byakuya unleashes his bankai, forcing Ichigo to reveal the results of his intensive training.
Suì-Fēng recalls her bond with Yoruichi, while Ichigo challenges Byakuya with the techniques he has learned.
Yoruichi faces her former subordinate Suì-Fēng in a high-speed confrontation shaped by their shared past.
Ichigo faces Byakuya as Kyōraku and Ukitake prepare to confront their former teacher, Captain Yamamoto.
Rukia’s execution begins as Ichigo and his allies race to stop the Sōkyoku before it is too late.
Ichimaru unsettles Rukia on her way to the execution grounds, while Kenpachi faces the abilities of two opposing captains.
Determined to save Rukia, Renji confronts Byakuya and puts his newly acquired power to the test.
On the morning of Rukia’s execution, Kenpachi’s group encounters opposition from fellow Soul Reapers as Ichigo continues his training.
While trying to escape Yuzu, Kon encounters Don Kanonji and is drawn into the return of the Karakura Superheroes.
Awaiting execution, Rukia reflects on her early days in Squad Thirteen and the tragedy surrounding her lieutenant, Kaien Shiba.
Hitsugaya’s confrontation with Ichimaru escalates, while urgent news threatens to shorten Ichigo’s remaining training time.
As Ichigo’s training continues, Hitsugaya confronts Ichimaru and Kira over the suspicions surrounding Aizen’s death.
Hinamori recalls her days at the Soul Reaper Academy, her friendships with Renji and Kira, and a training mission that went wrong.
Ichigo begins a dangerous trial to achieve bankai while his allies seek new ways to reach Rukia.
Uryū pushes his Quincy abilities to their limits as his battle with Mayuri grows increasingly desperate.
Uryū and Orihime encounter Captain Mayuri Kurotsuchi, whose cruel methods place them in immediate danger.
Yoruichi intervenes in Ichigo’s confrontation with Byakuya and prepares him for a demanding new stage of training.
Ichigo races to help Ganju and Hanatarō as Byakuya stands between the rescuers and Rukia.
Ganju and Hanatarō reach Rukia’s cell, where an unexpected connection threatens their rescue effort.
An encounter with Zangetsu forces Ichigo to reconsider his relationship with his sword as the battle with Kenpachi continues.
Ichigo struggles against Kenpachi’s immense strength and must find the resolve to continue his rescue mission.
Chad faces Captain Kyōraku and recalls the promise that drives him to protect Ichigo.
Ichigo confronts Kenpachi and his overwhelming spiritual pressure, while Hinamori receives a letter left by Aizen.
A shocking discovery fuels suspicion among the Soul Reapers, while Chad and Ichigo encounter powerful captains.
Hanatarō treats Ichigo’s injuries while tensions rise among the Soul Reapers and a disturbing discovery shakes the Seireitei.
Back in Karakura Town, Karin and Yuzu become involved in Don Kanonji’s plans to form a team of heroes.
Renji reflects on his childhood friendship with Rukia and the events that gradually drove them apart.
Ichigo’s battle with Renji pushes him to draw on Urahara’s training and find the resolve to fight.
Hanatarō guides Ichigo and Ganju toward Rukia’s cell, but Renji blocks their path and challenges Ichigo.
Ichigo and Ganju encounter Hanatarō while evading their pursuers. Meanwhile, Kenpachi seeks information about Ichigo.
Uryū and Orihime face Jirōbō while Ganju’s confrontation with Yumichika continues and the Soul Reapers pursue the intruders.
Ichigo’s battle with Ikkaku intensifies as Ganju evades Yumichika and Kenpachi searches for the intruders.
Separated during their arrival, the companions face new dangers. Ichigo and Ganju encounter Ikkaku and Yumichika.
The group prepares to breach the Seireitei while Ganju explains his distrust of Soul Reapers.
Ichigo struggles to control his spiritual energy as the captains assemble to discuss the threat of intruders.
Yoruichi seeks Kūkaku Shiba’s help while Rukia awaits execution and the captains gather for an emergency meeting.
Denied entry to the Seireitei, the group seeks another route and encounters Ganju, who despises Soul Reapers.
Ichigo and his friends arrive in Soul Society, where a formidable gatekeeper guards their route into the Sereitei.
As Ichigo’s training draws to a close, he and his friends gather at Urahara’s shop to prepare for their journey to Soul Society.
Rukia learns the punishment awaiting her in Soul Society. In the living world, Ichigo faces a dangerous stage of training while Chad and Orihime work to control their powers.
Ichigo begins training with Urahara to prepare for a rescue mission. Meanwhile, Yoruichi helps Chad and Orihime develop their abilities.
Ichigo clashes with Renji Abarai in an attempt to protect Rukia, while Byakuya Kuchiki watches their battle.
Two Soul Reapers confront Rukia over her decision to give her powers to a human. Concerned by her unexplained departure, Ichigo sets out to find her.
Rukia worries that Ichigo’s activities will attract Soul Society’s attention as she and Uryu struggle to settle back into ordinary school life.
As Hollow attacks intensify, Ichigo and Uryu must put aside their rivalry to protect the town from an overwhelming threat.
A Hollow attacks Orihime at school, placing her friends and classmates in danger.
Uryu challenges Ichigo to a Hollow-hunting contest, but the growing number of enemies puts others in danger, including Chad and Ichigo’s sister.
Ichigo struggles to balance school and Soul Reaper duties while his classmate Uryu Ishida takes an interest in his activities.
Television personality Don Kanonji films his paranormal show at an abandoned hospital, where Ichigo recognizes the danger behind the spectacle.
Ichigo confronts Grand Fisher, a dangerous Hollow whose appearance stirs painful memories and tests his judgment in battle.
Ichigo takes time away from his duties to visit his mother’s grave with his family. Rukia’s arrival brings difficult memories to the surface.
Ichigo and Rukia track his missing body to an elementary school while a nearby Hollow alert complicates their search.
A modified soul meant to look after Ichigo’s body takes control and sets off to enjoy its newfound freedom.
Rukia and Chad confront the vicious Hollow Shrieker, but their limitations leave them depending on Ichigo’s arrival.
Chad brings a supposedly cursed parakeet to school. Ichigo and Rukia investigate the troubled soul connected to the bird.
Ichigo learns that Hollows can pursue the people they loved in life as Orihime faces a threat connected to her past.
Rukia appears at Ichigo’s school and asks him to take over her Soul Reaper duties. Meanwhile, a mysterious presence begins following Orihime.
Fifteen-year-old Ichigo Kurosaki can see ghosts. His encounter with Soul Reaper Rukia Kuchiki draws him into a dangerous world of spirits.
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