Bleach Episode Rating Graph

Shigekuni Genryusai Yamamoto confronts Yhwach for the first time in a thousand years. As Yhwach finally draws his sword against Genryusai, the Soul Reapers notice an abnormal change taking place across the Seireitei.

Ichigo Kurosaki uses the Final Getsuga Tenshō against Sōsuke Aizen.

Ichigo learns that he is the child born of a Soul Reaper and a Quincy. Finally understanding the truth behind his heritage, Ichigo decides to return to Hoohden with a renewed resolve to finish what he has started.

The change in Mayuri's Spiritual Pressure is also felt elsewhere by Urahara and Kyoraku.

Ichigo Kurosaki and 6th Division Captain Byakuya Kuchiki activate their Bankai.

Ichigo Kurosaki emerges from his training and forces Sōsuke Aizen into battle away from Karakura Town.

Ichigo Kurosaki and 6th Division Captain Byakuya Kuchiki's battle reaches its conclusion.

Rukia Kuchiki's execution ceremony commences, but does not proceed as planned.

Quilge Opie uses his power to imprison Ichigo inside the Garganta. As he tries to break free, Ichigo begins to hear, through his Soul Phone, the screams of the Soul Reapers falling to the enemy's onslaught.

Isane and Yachiru are attacked by Gwenael.

As Ichigo Kurosaki's Hollow form completely takes him over, he begins battling Ulquiorra Cifer again.

After learning to access the power of Zangetsu in addition to his own, Ichigo Kurosaki concludes his battle with 11th Division Captain Kenpachi Zaraki.

A fearless Rukia takes on Äs Nödt.

Squad 10 Captain Isshin Shiba of the Thirteen Court Guard Squads decides to not report his encounter with the Quincy named Masaki Kurosaki in the World of the Living to the Head Captain.

5th Division Captain Sōsuke Aizen removes the Hōgyoku from Rukia Kuchiki's Soul and retreats to Hueco Mundo.

A conspiracy connecting several recent events in Soul Society is revealed.

Shigekuni Genryusai Yamamoto learns that the Yhwach he defeated was an impostor. The real Yhwach then reveals himself and easily kills Genryusai, sending a wave of shock and devastation across the Soul Reapers.

Yhwach is overflowing with power from having absorbed the Soul King.

Yhwach performs Auswählen to bestow power to his fallen Royal Guards.

4th Division Lieutenant Isane Kotetsu informs the Gotei 13 that Sōsuke Aizen is alive as the latter reveals his machinations.

The Wandenreich mobilizes its elite force, the Stern Ritter, to annihilate the Soul Society. Creating massive flaming pillars of Reishi as a distraction, the Stern Ritter easily enter the Soul Society to bring carnage to the Soul Reapers.

The Soul Society is observing a sudden surge in the number of Hollows being destroyed.

Kenpachi Zaraki removes his eye patch to fight Retsu Unohana, a.k.a. Yachiru Unohana, “The First Kenpachi.” Meanwhile, Ichigo and Renji head to Hoohden to meet Oh-Etsu Nimaiya, the man who is said to have created the Zanpakuto.

Ichigo Kurosaki and Captain Byakuya Kuchiki continue their battle.

Yhwach finally enters the Royal Palace.

As the high-ranking members of the Gotei 13 continue to react to 5th Division Captain Sōsuke Aizen's murder, Ichigo Kurosaki continues his battle with 11th Division Captain Kenpachi Zaraki.

Ichigo and his friends hurry to the Reio Greater Palace to stop Yhwach.

Ichigo Kurosaki and 6th Division Lieutenant Renji Abarai conclude their rematch.

Ichigo Kurosaki and Ginjou Kuugo both release their Bankai to settle the score.

Nemu ignores Mayuri's orders by intervening in his battle against Pernida.

6th Division Lieutenant Renji Abarai battles his captain, Byakuya Kuchiki.

Uryū Ishida removes his Sanrei Glove to defeat 12th Division Captain Mayuri Kurotsuchi.

Mayuri receives a call from Urahara, who had stayed behind in Hueco Mundo.

Lille undergoes further transformation to hunt down and pass judgment on Kyoraku.

Ichigo Kurosaki arrives at the White Tower and reunites with Rukia Kuchiki.

Candice, Meninas, Giselle, and Liltotto try to take down Kenpachi.

Kenpachi and Mayuri's group advance through Vier Ast.

Yhwach confronts Hyosube, who is protecting the real Royal Palace.

Ichigo Kurosaki and Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez conclude their battle.

After the interruption of Rukia Kuchiki's execution, battles commence all across the Seireitei.

Kensei Muguruma joins the battle against Masculine.

Ichigo tries to remove the impaled sword from the Soul King and save his life.

3rd Seat Ikkaku Madarame battles against the Arrancar, Edrad Liones.

The Stern Ritters drive the Soul Reapers deeper into a corner.

As Ichigo Kurosaki continues his battle with Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez, Orihime Inoue struggles dealing with Ichigo's Hollowfication form.

The battle between Squad Zero and Yhwach's Royal Guards for the Soul King rages on.

Ichigo and his friends arrive in Hueco Mundo to confront Quilge Opie and learn that their latest enemy are Quincies.

Kisuke Urahara helps Ichigo Kurosaki regain his Shinigami powers.

Squad Zero brings Ichigo back to the Royal Palace to prepare for the coming battle. Meanwhile, Kyoraku is appointed as the new Head Captain to lead the Thirteen Court Guard Squads.

As the battle between Ichigo Kurosaki, Uryū Ishida, and Kūgo Ginjō intensifies, the truth behind the Substitute Shinigami Badge surfaces.

Ichigo Kurosaki and Ulquiorra Cifer conclude their battle.

Ichigo is kicked out of the Royal Palace by Oh-etsu Nimaiya for failing his test. When Ichigo next opens his eyes, he finds himself standing in front of his house in the World of the Living.

Nel Tu transforms back into her original Espada form.

Ichigo Kurosaki and Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez battle each other.

Ichigo Kurosaki and Uryū Ishida work together to defeat a Menos Grande.

Arrancars Nel Tu and Pesche Guatiche have come to seek Ichigo’s help explaining that Hueco Mundo is under attack by an unknown enemy. Unable to ignore the situation, Ichigo and his friends decide to set out for Hueco Mundo.

The Gotei 13 come to the rescue of Ichigo Kurosaki and his comrades.

Isshin Kurosaki reveals himself as a Shinigami and fights Grand Fisher.

Ichigo Kurosaki begins his battle with 11th Division Captain Kenpachi Zaraki.

Stripped of his Fullbring, the powerless Ichigo Kurosaki is stabbed by Rukia Kuchiki and has his Shinigami powers returned to him.

As the Humans run away, Gin Ichimaru betrays Sōsuke Aizen.

As Ichigo Kurosaki continues his Bankai Training, 5th Division Lieutenant Momo Hinamori confronts 10th Division Captain Tōshirō Hitsugaya over the contents of the letter left by her captain, Sōsuke Aizen.

The Shinigami and Visored, attacking Sōsuke Aizen, are unable to defeat the treacherous captain.

Having been led to the base of Senzaikyū, Ichigo Kurosaki begins his rematch with 6th Division Lieutenant Renji Abarai.

Yoruichi Shihōin saves Ichigo Kurosaki and decides to help him attain Bankai.

Ichigo Kurosaki loses his Shinigami powers and Rukia Kuchiki is taken back to Soul Society.

The battle between Kuchiki Byakuya and Tsukishima Shuukurou escalates as they both push their powers to the limit.

11th Division Captain Kenpachi Zaraki and his subordinates battle the 7th and 9th Division captains and lieutenants.

Uryū Ishida and Orihime Inoue are confronted by 12th Division Captain Mayuri Kurotsuchi.

While 11th Division Lieutenant Yachiru Kusajishi reminisces about her history with her captain, Kenpachi Zaraki, Ganju Shiba and 4th Division 7th Seat Hanatarō Yamada reach Rukia Kuchiki's cell in Senzaikyū.

Captain-Commander Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto joins the battle against Sōsuke Aizen, only for his Zanpakutō's abilities to be sealed by Wonderweiss Margela.

Yhwach sets his plan to end the world in nine days in motion.

As Ichigo Kurosaki successfully controls his Hollow, Sōsuke Aizen's plans are revealed.

As the battles with the Arrancar continue, Ichigo Kurosaki shows off his new power.

Yoruichi Shihōin battles 2nd Division Captain Suì-Fēng.

3rd Seat Ikkaku Madarame recalls when he joined the 11th Division.

After completing their training, Ichigo Kurosaki and his friends depart to Soul Society to rescue Rukia Kuchiki.

10th Division Captain Tōshirō Hitsugaya battles 3rd Division Captain Gin Ichimaru.

Ichigo Kurosaki begins training to control his Hollowfication.

Zommari Rureaux releases his Zanpakutō, forcing Captain Byakuya Kuchiki to take drastic action to avoid defeat.

6th Division Lieutenant Renji Abarai remembers his past with Rukia Kuchiki and begs Ichigo Kurosaki to save her in his stead.

Captains Kisuke Urahara, Tessai Tsukabishi, and Yoruichi Shihōin leave to the Human World with the Hollowfied captains and lieutenants.

Captain Kenpachi Zaraki and Nnoitra Gilga continue their brawling.

The battle between Captain Kenpachi Zaraki and Nnoitra Gilga becomes more fierce as Nnoitra releases his Zanpakutō.

Captain Mayuri Kurotsuchi decides to end his battle against a reborn Szayelaporro Granz.

Captain Kenpachi Zaraki arrives to stop Maki Ichinose.

Ichigo Kurosaki concludes his battle with Dordoni Alessandro Del Socaccio.

As the day of Rukia Kuchiki's execution arrives, various groups around the Seireitei move out and clash with one another.

Captain Kenpachi Zaraki and Nnoitra Gilga conclude their battle.

Yasutora Sado battles with 8th Division captain, Shunsui Kyōraku.

3rd Seat Ikkaku Madarame loses his fight against Choe Neng Poww, forcing Captain Sajin Komamura to take over his battle.

Ichigo Kurosaki battles against Grand Fisher.

As the Gotei 13 reacts to 6th Division Lieutenant Renji Abarai's defeat, Captain-Commander Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto declares war against the Ryoka.

Captain-Commander Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto effortlessly finishes Ayon and Harribel's Fracción. Starrk reveals himself to be the Primera Espada. Rukia Kuchiki fights Rudbornn as Ichigo Kurosaki struggles against Ulquiorra Cifer.

Lieutenant Shūhei Hisagi and Findorr Calius battle each other.

Yhwach builds his new castle, Wahr Welt.

Ichigo Kurosaki and his friends are scattered throughout the Seireitei, where they encounter new enemies.

Two Shinigami, 6th Division Lieutenant Renji Abarai and Captain Byakuya Kuchiki, arrive in the Human World to take Rukia Kuchiki back to the Soul Society.

Ichigo Kurosaki continues his battle with his inner Hollow.

As Ichigo Kurosaki begins his duel with Uryū Ishida, Yasutora Sado gains a new power.

Lieutenant Sōsuke Aizen reveals himself as a traitor.

Ichigo Kurosaki begins his training with Kisuke Urahara to regain his Shinigami powers and save Rukia Kuchiki.

Lieutenant Izuru Kira, Lieutenant Shūhei Hisagi, and 3rd Seat Ikkaku Madarame continue their fights against Baraggan Louisenbairn's Fracción.

Rukia Kuchiki and Yasutora Sado team up to take on the Hollow Shrieker.

Nnoitra Gilga recalls his past with Nelliel Tu Odelschwanck.

While Uryū Ishida and Lieutenant Renji Abarai continue their battle against Szayelaporro Granz, Ichigo Kurosaki is healed by Orihime Inoue.

Captain Byakuya Kuchiki battles Jin Kariya when Ichigo Kurosaki shows up to help.

The 13 Court Guard Squad Soul Reapers share their Spirit Energy to restore Ichigo Kurosaki’s lost powers.

Rukia Kuchiki battles against the Arrancar, Di Roy Rinker.

Fifteen-year-old Ichigo Kurosaki has the uncanny ability to see ghosts, but otherwise lives an ordinary life. However, once a Shinigami named Rukia Kuchiki appears before him, everything changes.

The battles conclude as the Arrancar head back into Hueco Mundo.

While the Gotei 13 deals with the death of 5th Division Captain Sōsuke Aizen, Ichigo Kurosaki and his group attempt to enter Senzaikyū once again.

Nelliel Tu Odelschwanck returns to her child form, leaving Ichigo Kurosaki in the hands of Tesra Lindocruz. Szayelaporro Granz is seemingly impervious to attack, Zommari Rureaux is about to finish off Rukia Kuchiki, whilst the Exequias plan to execute Yasutora Sado.

The battle with Sōsuke Aizen continues as Aizen is transformed by the Hōgyoku.

The battles with the Arrancar continue.

As Ichigo Kurosaki and his friends begin their preparations to get into the Seireitei, the Gotei 13 captains assemble for a meeting.

Orihime Inoue gains a new power in order to protect Tatsuki Arisawa.

Ichigo Kurosaki and his friends enter the household of the Shiba Clan.

Rukia Kuchiki and Ichigo Kurosaki battle Sode no Shirayuki, and Muramasa reveals he is a Zanpakutō Spirit.

3rd Division Lieutenant Izuru Kira aids 9th Division Lieutenant Shūhei Hisagi, who is fighting Kazeshini, while 6th Division Lieutenant Renji Abarai and Ichigo Kurosaki conclude their battles.

As Ichigo Kurosaki battles Ulquiorra Cifer, Lieutenant Renji Abarai struggles with his fight against Szayelaporro Granz.

Ichigo Kurosaki has another dream and tries to escape from it again.

Ichigo Kurosaki has a dream and tries to escape from it.

The Shinigami in the Gotei 13 make a movie for the "Seireitei International Film Festival."

The Soul Reaper Association hosts a New Year’s party in the Soul Society.

Kon chases after a beautiful girl, while the rest of Karakura Town is threatened by a Hollow.

Lieutenants Shūhei Hisagi and Rangiku Matsumoto go on a mission, and Hisagi deludes himself into thinking that Rangiku likes him.

Rurichiyo Kasumiōji and Kenryū have a kemari match.

The continued adventures of Karakura-Raizer.

Ichigo Kurosaki tries to help out a feuding Rurichiyo Kasumiōji and Kenryū.

A group of Shinigami must go into the sewers to fight a Tōjū. They are aided by a Zanpakutō Spirit who has been living in the sewers.

Ichigo Kurosaki meets a member of the 11th Division named Seizo Harugasaki.

New year celebrations in Soul Society include a kite-flying contest and Rukia performing a celebration dance.

Orihime Inoue must help a transfer student who is being controlled by a Tōjū.

Haineko falls for a Tōjū who is fully aware. However, when he loses control, Haineko decides to defeat him herself.

While visiting the World of the Living, Kuchiki Rukia comes across Kurumadani Zennosuke, the current Soul Reaper stationed in Karakura Town, being attacked by a mysterious masked man.

6th Division Lieutenant Renji Abarai and his Zanpakutō Spirit, Zabimaru, must defeat a Tōjū, but Hebi wants freedom.

Lieutenant Marechiyo Ōmaeda pretends to be the captain of the Second Division.

Captain Tōshirō Hitsugaya visits the Human World and visits Haru, an old lady he knew from his first assignment in the Human World.

Kisuke Urahara creates the Karakura-Raizer Team to protect Karakura Town.

The Karakura-Raizer Team face off against a female Arrancar.

The Karakura Superheroes come together once more and fight a Hollow.

Ikkaku and Yumichika are forced to stay with Mizuho again while on a mission in the Human World.

8th Division Lieutenant Nanao Ise tries to relate to the violet-haired girl while they battle a Tōjū.

Ichigo Kurosaki and Yasutora Sado become classmates with Mizuiro Kojima and Keigo Asano. Rukia Kuchiki is assigned to Karakura Town and Renji Abarai is promoted.

Zabimaru and Senbonzakura are trapped in the Shinigami Research and Development Institute.

Lieutenant Yachiru Kusajishi encounters her old Shinigami friend and catches up with him.

Kon is forced to live with a girl named Miyuki.

10th Division Captain Tōshirō Hitsugaya battles a Tōjū which has been absorbed by a Hollow.

The Zanpakutō Spirits struggle with the final Tōjū until their wielders arrive to help.

5th Seat Yumichika Ayasegawa helps a Plus named Heita Momoyama bake a cake for his mother.

A party is being held at the Kuchiki Manor when two rogue Zanpakutō Spirits, called Tōjū, attack and disrupt the party.

Ichigo Kurosaki meets Rurichiyo Kasumiōji and her two Shinigami guards in the Human World.

At Kisuke Urahara's request, Ririn, Kurōdo, and Noba prepare anti-Bount traps around the Kurosaki Clinic, but are angered when Ichigo Kurosaki brushes them off as pointless and unhelpful.

As the remaining members of the Gotei 13 try to recover, Nozomi Kujō decides she wants to help the others.

Kurosaki Ichigo begins training, his first session is to fight and win against Mr. Pork

Hanza Nukui and his subordinates attack the Human World to kill Ichigo Kurosaki and Rurichiyo Kasumiōji.

In the Human World, Yuzu Kurosaki finds a cat named Raku and is drawn into an adventure with Don Kanonji and his Karakura-Raizer Team.

The characters take a break on the beach.

Sōsuke Aizen reveals to Ichigo Kurosaki that all of his battles have taken place exactly as he desired.

As Ichigo Kurosaki escapes from his detention, Kagerōza Inaba comes to collect Nozomi Kujō.

3rd Seat Ikkaku Madarame helps a school student named Shinji Iijima win a Kendō tournament.

The Shinigami help out Shōta Toyokawa and Yui Toyokawa.

Kazeshini has a change of heart when he is forced to look after a baby.

Ichigo Kurosaki fights Kūgo Ginjō in the Game Space.

After being brought back to the Urahara Shop by Kisuke Urahara, Ichigo Kurosaki heads into the Dangai to retrieve his Reishi.

As Ichigo Kurosaki learns more about Rurichiyo Kasumiōji, he is forced to fight off an assassin going after the girl.

Prior events are recalled.

Ichigo Kurosaki finishes his battle with Hanza Nukui.

Rurichiyo Kasumiōji is targeted by more assassins after secretly returning to the Soul Society.

As Tier Harribel falls unconscious from her wounds, she recalls her past.

Ichigo Kurosaki and his friends must deduce the identity of an impostor in their midst.

As the captains advance through Seireitei, Captain Tōshirō Hitsugaya encounters a Reigai of Lieutenant Momo Hinamori.

One month after Sōsuke Aizen's defeat, as things are returning to normal, people begin to disappear in the Dangai.

Rukia Kuchiki, Uryū Ishida, and Yasutora Sado finish their battles against the assassins.

Shūsuke Amagai is appointed as new captain of the 3rd Division.

As Ichigo Kurosaki is forced to take care of Rurichiyo Kasumiōji, another assassin attempts to kill her.

As the Reigai continue their attack, Nozomi Kujō wanders around Karakura in search of something.

As the situation begins to get desperate in the Fake Karakura Town, the battle with Yammy Llargo continues in Hueco Mundo.

The fights with the assassins continue.

5th Seat Yumichika Ayasegawa and Charlotte Chuhlhourne battle each other.

The Shinigami face off against the Cloning Arrancar.

Ichigo Kurosaki faces off against the assassin Hanza Nukui.

Ichigo Kurosaki heads to the Soul Society to stop Rurichiyo Kasumiōji's wedding.

Ichigo Kurosaki battles against the Arrancar, Dordoni Alessandro Del Socaccio.

The truth about the Mod-Souls is revealed as a new enemy appears.

Ginjou Kuugo tells Kurosaki Ichigo of his goal to restore his lost Soul Reaper powers, as well as demonstrating his own unique power.

The Shinigami in the Human World find a boy named Shōta Toyokawa.

Inoue Orihime is suddenly stopped and asked to die by a man named Shishigawara Moe.

Kurosaki Ichigo has a day to decide whether to regain his lost Soul Reaper powers or not.

Baraggan Luisenbarn recalls his past as the King of Hueco Mundo before dying.

The Shinigami look for the Cloning Arrancar.

Captain-Commander Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto orchestrates a Menos Grande attack on Soul Society to help him decide on Captain Shūsuke Amagai's proposal to have joint training between the Divisions.

After Ichigo Kurosaki and Orihime Inoue visit Uryū Ishida in the hospital, Keigo Asano is attacked.

11th Division Captain Kenpachi Zaraki faces off against Tenken's Bankai, Kokujō Tengen Myō'ō, as Muramasa frees his master, Kōga.

As Captain-Commander Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto fights the Reigai, Captain Byakuya Kuchiki encounters a Reigai of Captain Tōshirō Hitsugaya.

Ichigo Kurosaki and Rukia Kuchiki try to stop Rurichiyo Kasumiōji's wedding, but they end up getting attacked by the Gotei 13 in the process.

Captains Jūshirō Ukitake and Shunsui Kyōraku investigate the SRDI's records, while the real Gotei 13 officers encounter their Reigai counterparts.

The Bitto' attack Karakura Town, allowing the Bount to grow stronger, while 10th Division Captain Tōshirō Hitsugaya briefs his strike force on their mission in Soul Society.

Lieutenant Izuru Kira and Makoto Kibune continue their battle.

Ggio Vega and Nirgge Parduoc release their Zanpakutōs, prompting Lieutenant Marechiyo Ōmaeda to use his true power.

Lieutenant Marechiyo Ōmaeda and Captain Suì-Fēng struggle against their opponents, but are eventually able to win.

Ichigo and Kūgo catch their breath at a secret hideout and formulate a plan. They go to Tsukishima's mansion and engage in battle.

The real members of the Gotei 13 arrive at Kagerōza Inaba's lair to challenge him.

Tsuskishima pretends to impale Orihime's chest and leaves her. Although Orihime suffered no cuts, she starts having a vague idea that Tsukishima was her friend. Unwilling to worry Ichigo about what happened, she only tells Chad about Tsukishima. Aware that Orihime is hiding information from, Ichigo goes back to to Xcution headquarters to continue his training to help his friends.

As Uryū Ishida battles Kagerōza Inaba, Ichigo Kurosaki and Rukia Kuchiki attempt to escape from Seireitei.

Kōga Kuchiki's past is revealed.

Yasutora Sado is defeated by Nnoitra Gilga and Lieutenant Renji Abarai is confronted by the Espada Szayelaporro Granz.

Izuru Kira begins to get depressed over the fact that the 3rd Division members like Makoto Kibune more than him.

Karin Kurosaki tries to get Captain Tōshirō Hitsugaya to help her win an upcoming soccer match.

Lieutenant Momo Hinamori arrives to help out Lieutenant Rangiku Matsumoto, prompting Harribel's Fracción to bring forth Ayon.

Ichigo Kurosaki continues his training with Xcution, as they struggle to convince Jackie Tristan to help.

Ichigo Kurosaki and his group arrive in Las Noches.

Captains Sajin Komamura, Byakuya Kuchiki, and Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto continue their battles with the Reigai.

Following a lengthy recap of the events since Sōsuke Aizen betrayed Soul Society, Ichigo Kurosaki concludes his duel with Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez before being confronted by Nnoitra Gilga.

Gō Koga tells Ichigo Kurosaki that he reminds him of a boy from his past, Cain, whom Koga was assigned to train by Jin Kariya until tragedy struck.

With Ryō Utagawa attempting to devour his Soul, Uryū Ishida finds himself abducted and saved by Yoshino Sōma.

Ichigo Kurosaki and the others are forced into the Forest of Menos.

Ichigo Kurosaki and company head off to the Bounts' cave, only to encounter Ugaki's Doll, Gesell.

Yoshino Sōma makes a final stand against Jin Kariya in order to redeem herself.

The captains in Hueco Mundo decide to send Ichigo Kurosaki back to Karakura Town.

Loly Aivirrne and Menoly Mallia take Orihime Inoue up to where Ichigo Kurosaki is fighting. Yammy Llargo shows up and, after disposing of Loly, is ambushed by Uryū Ishida.

The Shinigami and their Zanpakutō Spirits try to deal with the Gillians.

While Uryū Ishida is in the hospital, his friends must fight two Bount who can control water.

Head Captain Genryusai Yamamoto steps in to battle against the Reigai. Kurosaki Ichigo and Kujou Nozomi join the fight.

Sawatari retreats while an invisible intruder enters Soul Society. Uryū Ishida remembers training to become a Quincy.

Uryū Ishida gets to know Yoshino Sōma while 11th Division Captain Kenpachi Zaraki and his lieutenant, Yachiru Kusajishi, discover that a former member of their division is in Karakura Town.

Uryū Ishida tries to understand more about Yoshino Sōma as Ichigo Kurosaki spars with 6th Division Lieutenant Renji Abarai and Ganju Shiba in order to regain his fighting spirit.

Kurosaki Ichigo’s boss Unagiya Ikumi shows up and drags him back to the office, where he meets a man called Kugo Ginjo.

Love Aikawa and Rōjūrō Ōtoribashi battle against Coyote Starrk.

While the real Gotei 13 have a meeting about the Reigai, Kon is tasked with looking after Nozomi Kujō.

Ichigo Kurosaki and friends continue to fight Gesell as Lieutenant Nemu Kurotsuchi presents Uryū Ishida with a battle accessory.

Kujou Nozomi’s Zanpakuto breaks in the midst of trying to protect Yamamoto-Genryuusai Shigekuni from Inaba Kagerouza’s attack.

The Gotei 13 battle the Reigai, while the combined form of Inaba and Nozomi Kujō fights off a Hollowfied Ichigo and his friends.

Ichigo Kurosaki defeats many Reigai while protecting Nozomi Kujō.

Kaname Tōsen reveals his true reasons for betraying Soul Society.

Captain-Commander Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto and the others are held back by Ryūjin Jakka's flames as Muramasa attempts to free Kōga Kuchiki.

As the merged Inaba Nozomi Kujō is confronted, the captains and lieutenants battle the Reigai.

6th Division Captain Ginrei Kuchiki and Captain-Commander Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto are forced to seal Kōga Kuchiki away. In the present, 6th Division Captain Byakuya Kuchiki stops Kōga from killing Muramasa.

Muramasa has 6th Division Captain Byakuya Kuchiki perform a test of loyalty. Afterwards, Byakuya invades the 6th Division barracks and is forced to fight his lieutenant, Renji Abarai.

Ichigo Kurosaki, Uryū Ishida, Yasutora Sado, and 6th Division Lieutenant Renji Abarai are forced to play a game in order to find Orihime Inoue.

10th Division Lieutenant Rangiku Matsumoto and 5th Division Lieutenant Momo Hinamori battle their Zanpakutō Spirits, and 10th Division Captain Tōshirō Hitsugaya tells Hyōrinmaru what his name is while Muramasa limps through the Forest of Menos.