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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

Ichigo Kurosaki and Captain Byakuya Kuchiki continue their battle.

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

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

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

Ichigo Kurosaki and Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez conclude their battle.

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

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

Ichigo Kurosaki and Ulquiorra Cifer conclude their battle.

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

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

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

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

Nel Tu transforms back into her original Espada form.

Kisuke Urahara helps Ichigo Kurosaki regain his Shinigami powers.

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

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

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 and Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez battle each other.

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

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.

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.

Ichigo Kurosaki concludes his battle with Dordoni Alessandro Del Socaccio.

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

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.

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

Captain Kenpachi Zaraki arrives to stop Maki Ichinose.

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

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

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

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

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

Captain Kenpachi Zaraki and Nnoitra Gilga conclude their battle.

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

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

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

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

Ichigo Kurosaki begins training to control his Hollowfication.

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

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

Uryū Ishida confronts the Bount, Jin Kariya.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

Yoruichi Shihōin battles 2nd Division Captain Suì-Fēng.

As the captains and lieutenants fight against the Reigai, Ichigo Kurosaki uses his restored powers to fight the fused form of Kagerōza Inaba and Nozomi Kujō.

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

Captain Kenpachi Zaraki and Nnoitra Gilga continue their brawling.

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

Muramasa releases Zangetsu, and Ichigo Kurosaki fights him as his inner Hollow begins to take control.

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

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

As Ichigo Kurosaki and Jin Kariya battle each other, the Shinigami look for the other Jōkaishō to re-seal them.

Ichigo trains with his Fullbring. Chad and Orihime investigate Tsukishima and engage in battle.

Ichigo Kurosaki battles against Grand Fisher.

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

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

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.

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

Nnoitra Gilga recalls his past with Nelliel Tu Odelschwanck.

Ichigo Kurosaki continues his battle with his inner Hollow.

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.

Uryū Ishida and Yasutora Sado show off their new strength after arriving in Hueco Mundo.

Rukia Kuchiki battles against the Arrancar, Di Roy Rinker.

As the Shinigami learn more about the Jōkaishō, Ran'Tao confronts Jin Kariya.

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.

Kagerōza Inaba struggles to recover from Captain Mayuri Kurotsuchi's attack, while his motives and Nozomi Kujō's identity are revealed.

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

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

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.

Lieutenant Shūhei Hisagi and Findorr Calius battle each other.

As Jackie Tristan and Ichigo Kurosaki train in the fish tank, Shūkurō Tsukishima arrives in Xcution's hideout.

Ichigo Kurosaki gradually loses his remaining powers and bids farewell to Rukia Kuchiki.

As 5th Division Lieutenant Momo Hinamori and 10th Division Lieutenant Rangiku Matsumoto conclude their battle, 10th Division Captain Tōshirō Hitsugaya tries to convince Hyōrinmaru he is his master, but the Zanpakutō Spirit does not believe it.

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

As Uryū Ishida defeats the Bount, Yoshi, Jin Kariya prepares to destroy the Soul Society.

Yasutora Sado realizes his true power and battles against Gantenbainne Mosqueda.

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

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

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 battles conclude as the Arrancar head back into Hueco Mundo.

10th Division Captain Tōshirō Hitsugaya battles against the Bount, Gō Koga.

Captain Suì-Fēng survives her poisoning by using her own poison to nullify Mabashi's, and kills Mabashi.

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

Lieutenant Sōsuke Aizen reveals himself as a traitor.

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.

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.

The continued adventures of Karakura-Raizer.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

The characters take a break on the beach.

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.

Prior events are recalled.

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

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

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

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

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

The Shinigami help out Shōta Toyokawa and Yui Toyokawa.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Ichigo Kurosaki fights Kūgo Ginjō in the Game Space.

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

Kōga Kuchiki's past is revealed.

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

The Shinigami face off against the Cloning Arrancar.

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

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

Ichigo Kurosaki finishes his battle with Hanza Nukui.

The Shinigami look for the Cloning Arrancar.

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

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

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

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.

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

Ichigo Kurosaki faces off against the assassin Hanza Nukui.

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

Ichigo Kurosaki and his group arrive in Las Noches.

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

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

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

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

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

Love Aikawa and Rōjūrō Ōtoribashi battle against Coyote Starrk.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

The fights with the assassins continue.

Lieutenant Izuru Kira and Makoto Kibune continue their battle.

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.

As the battle with Yammy Llargo continues, Ichigo Kurosaki begins his return 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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

The Gotei 13 attempt to figure what's behind the disappearances of Rukongai citizens.

Kaname Tōsen reveals his true reasons for betraying Soul Society.

As Captains Byakuya Kuchiki and Kenpachi Zaraki prepare to battle with each other, Yammy Llargo's anger makes him even stronger than before. Meanwhile, Kaname Tōsen reveals he has Hollowfication to Lieutenant Shūhei Hisagi and Captain Sajin Komamura.

The battle between Captain Tōshirō Hitsugaya and Tier Harribel continues.

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

Captain Suì-Fēng and Lieutenant Marechiyo Ōmaeda struggle against Baraggan Louisenbairn.

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

The past of several Shinigami from 110 years ago is revealed.

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.

As Rukia Kuchiki, Yasutora Sado, and Lieutenant Renji Abarai battle Yammy Llargo, the captains in the Fake Karakura Town continue battling the Espada.

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

The 12th Division deals with Kisuke Urahara being the new captain.

As Ichigo Kurosaki confronts Ulquiorra Cifer, the battle for the four pillars begins in Karakura Town.

Captain Shunsui Kyōraku and Coyote Starrk decide to get serious in their battle.

Coyote Starrk and Captain Shunsui Kyōraku conclude their battle.

A mysterious Zanpakutō Spirit named Muramasa releases the spirits of many Zanpakutō from their swords and attacks Soul Society.

Hachigen Ushōda helps Captain Suì-Fēng battle Baraggan Luisenbarn.

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

Rukia Kuchiki recalls her past with Kaien Shiba before she kills Aaroniero Arruruerie.