Bleach
May 24, 2008
Story:
Ichigo Kurosaki is an ordinary 15-year-old boy who happens to be able to see ghosts. His fate takes an extraordinary turn when he meets Rukia Kuchiki, a Soul Reaper who shows up at Ichigo’s house on the trail of a Hollow, a malevolent lost soul. Drawn to Ichigo’s high level of spiritual energy, the Hollow attacks Ichigo and his family, and Rukia steps in to help, but is injured and unable to fight. As a last resort Rukia decides to transfer a part of her Soul Reaper powers to Ichigo…
Ichigo, now a full-fledged Soul Reaper, and Rukia, minus her powers, join together to face the challenges that lie ahead.
Main Characters:
Kurosaki, Ichigo
Occupation:
High School Student,
Substitute Soul Reaper
Height: 174 cm
Weight: 61 kg
Blood Type: AO
Except for his enormous
spiritual energy, Ichigo
is a regular high school boy
who cares for his family and
has a strong sense of
justice. Ichigo helps Rukia
as a substitute Soul Reaper.
Kuchiki, Rukia
Occupation:
Soul Reaper
Height: 144 cm
Weight: 33 kg
A Soul Reaper from the Soul Society, Rukia transfers all her powers to Ichigo and must stay in the human world until she gets them back.
Inoue, Orihime
Occupation:
High School Student
Height: 157 cm
Weight: 45 kg
Blood Type: BO
Ichigo’s classmate Orihime lost a brother three years ago. She and Ichigo form a bond when she’s attacked by a Hollow.
Sado, Yasutora "Chad"
Occupation:
High School Student
Height: 197 cm
Weight: 112 kg
Blood Type: AO
Nicknamed "Chad," this classmate of Ichigo’s believes his only asset is his physical strength. He likes small animals and anything cute.
Ishida, Uryu
Occupation:
High School Student,
Quincy
Height: 171 cm
Weight: 55 kg
Blood Type: AB
Uryu is the last surviving member of the Quincy clan that died out over two hundred years ago. In addition to detecting and destroying Hollows, Uryu enjoys sewing and belongs to the craft club at school.
Kon
Occupation:
Modified Soul
Height: 27 cm
Weight: 182 g
Kon is an artificial soul intended to inhabit Ichigo’s body when Ichigo is in his Soul Reaper form. He has been modified to possess super-human leg strength. When not inhabiting Ichigo’s body, Kon occupies a lion plushie.
Manga- The Origin of Bleach
he Bleach anime is based upon the manga (Japanese comic) created by Tite Kubo. The Bleach manga has been published in 23 volumes in Japan and new chapters are featured weekly in Weekly Shonen Jump magazine. With 242 chapters and still running, Bleach remains one of the most popular shonen (boys’) manga in Japan and around the world.
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Episodes:
1. A Shinigami Is Born!
Community Score9.4
Superb 35
reviews
First aired: 9/9/2006
Ichigo Kurosaki, a 15 year old teenage boy who can see ghosts, helps a young girl ghost when some skateboarders knock over a vase offering for her. The next day Ichigo sees the young girl being chased by a big monster called a Hollow. Ichigo goes to help the girl but when the girl is just about to be eaten, a female Soul Reaper, Rukia Kuchiki, appears and saves them. That night Rukia visits Ichigo’s room and is surprised when she realizes she is visible to him. While they are conversing a Hollow appears and terrorizes Ichigo’s family and household. After receiving a terrible injury from the Hollow, Rukia makes a final attempt to save her life, as well as that of the Kurosaki family and transfers her powers to Ichigo so he can save his family.
Writer: Carl Macek, Michael Sorich, Liam O’Brien (V), Mark Ryan
Director: Michael Sorich
Guest star: Michael Sorich (Fishbone D)
2. Pay or Play
Community Score9.3
Superb 8
reviews
First aired: 9/15/2006
After the previous night’s attack, Ichigo decides to check up on his family and finds that they do not remember anything that happened. In school, Ichigo meets the Soul Reaper from the night before, Rukia Kuchiki; she is posing as an exchange student until her powers return. Rukia tells Ichigo that he must take her place as a substitute Soul Reaper, for now. Later, when attacking a Hollow, Ichigo recognizes the Hollow as Orihime Inoue’s older brother.
3. Sibling Rivalry
Community Score9.4
Superb 8
reviews
First aired: 9/23/2006
Orihime and her friend Tatsuki are being attacked by a Hollow who was once Orihime’s brother. Ichigo shows up and begins fighting with him. Orihime’s brother is also struggling to gain control. Orihime is almost killed but her soul remains attached to her chain. Finally Orihime’s brother gains control long enough to say one last goodbye to his sister before Ichigo sends his soul off to the Soul Society.
Writer: Liam O’Brien (V), Mark Ryan, Carl Macek, Michael Sorich
Director: Michael Sorich
Guest star: Junko Noda (Arisawa Tasuki) , Yuji Ueda (Orihime’s brother), Liam O’Brien (V) (Sora Inoue/Acidwire)
4. And Your Bird Can Speak
Community Score9.3
Superb 6
reviews
First aired: 9/30/2006
Ichigo’s friend Chad finds a bird that is rumored to bring bad luck. Chad takes the bird in anyway because he has a soft spot for animals. Ichigo’s sister Karin finds out that the bird is really the soul of a young boy whose mother was killed. Theboy is now being hunted by a Hollow. Karin makes Ichigo promise that he will save the boy.
Writer: Carl Macek, Michael Sorich, Liam O’Brien (V), Mark Ryan
Director: Michael Sorich
Guest star: Yuri Lowenthal (Keigo Asano), Colleen O’Shaughnessey (Shibata Yuuichi) , John DeMita (Shrieker)
5. Beat the invisible enemy!
Community Score9.3
Superb 3
reviews
First aired: 10/7/2006
Rukia and Chad are fighting the Hollow who was hunting the young boy’s soul. Chad cannot see the Hollow but he can sense it and attacks it. Rukia can see the Hollow, but since she still has none of her Soul Reaper powers her attacks have no effect. A little while into the fight Ichigo appears and starts fighting the Hollow. When Ichigo defeats this Hollow it is sent to Hell and not the Soul Society because the soul slayer can only cleanse sins after death not ones during life.
Writer: Carl Macek, Mark Ryan, Liam O’Brien (V), Michael Sorich
Director: Michael Sorich
Guest star: Colleen O’Shaughnessey (Shibata the Parakeet) , John DeMita (Shrieker), Hisao Egawa (Shrieker), Makoto Tsumura (Shibata the Parakeet)
6. Fight to the death! Ichigo vs. Ichigo
Community Score9.4
Superb 7
reviews
First aired: 10/14/2006
Rukia purchases a temporary soul at Urahara’s store for Ichigo to use when she is not around and he needs to fight a Hollow. What Rukia does not realize is that what she purchased isn’t a normal temporary soul; it is a modified soul with special powers created by the Soul Society. When this modified soul takes Ichigo’s place it decides to have a little fun in Ichigo’s body and refuses to give it back to Ichigo.
Writer: Carl Macek, Liam O’Brien (V), Michael Sorich
Director: Michael Sorich
Guest star: Wendee Lee (Ururu Tsumugiya), Yuri Lowenthal (Keigo Asano), Junko Noda (Arisawa Tasuki), Takako Honda (Jinta Hankari), Noriko Shitaya (Tsumugiya Ururu), Katsuyuki Konishi (Asano Keigo), Jun Fukuyama (Kojima Mizuiro) , Jeannie Elias (Jinta Hanakari), Michael Sorich (Kendo Teacher), Darrel Guilbeau (Hashigami), Mitsuaki Madono (Modified Soul)
7. Greetings from a stuffed toy
Community Score9.3
Superb 5
reviews
First aired: 10/21/2006
While Ichigo is fighting with the modified soul Rukia gets a message on her spirit phone about a nearby Hollow. Ichigo and the mod soul then defeat the Hollow together. Shortly after this happens Urahara removes the mod soul from Ichigo’s body. Instead of getting the mod soul destroyed Ichigo places it in a stuffed animal and gives it the name Kon.
Writer: Liam O’Brien (V), Michael Sorich, Mark Ryan, Carl Macek
Director: Michael Sorich
Guest star: Colleen O’Shaughnessey (Michiru) , Mona Marshall (Young Ichigo)
8. June 17, a memory of rain
Community Score9.4
Superb 3
reviews
First aired: 10/28/2006
On the anniversary of his mother’s death Ichigo and his family visit her grave. While he is there Ichigo remembers the day his mother died. Rukia is found by a Shinigami who asks her why she hasn’t returned to the Soul Society. Ichigo accidentally tells him that he is her substitute Soul Reaper; which happens to be a felony. Meanwhile Ichigo’s sisters are being attacked by a Hollow.
Writer: Carl Macek, Michael Sorich, Liam O’Brien (V), Mark Ryan
Director: Michael Sorich
Guest star: Kirk Thornton (Eikichirou Saido), Paul St. Peter (Grand Fisher)
9. Unbeatable enemy
Community Score9.5
Superb 6
reviews
First aired: 11/4/2006
Ichigo finds out that the Hollow attacking his sisters is the same Hollow that killed his mother 6 years earlier. This Hollow is called the Grand Fisher and it has evaded the Soul Reapers for over 50 years. Enraged that this Hollow tricked him and killed his mother, Ichigo steps forward alone to defend his pride.
Writer: Carl Macek, Michael Sorich, Liam O’Brien (V), Mark Ryan
Director: Michael Sorich
Guest star: Takuya Kirimoto (Saidou Eikichirou), Kirk Thornton (Eikichiro Saido), Paul St. Peter (Grand Fisher), Michelle Ruff (Yuzu Kurosaki), Sayaka Ohara (Kurosaki Masaki), Chafurin (Grand Fisher)
10. Assault on trip at sacred ground!
Community Score9.2
Superb 8
reviews
First aired: 11/11/2006
Don Kanonji, the star of a show that specializes in spirit exorcism, comes to Ichigo’s town to do a live show. Kanonji thinks he is exorcising an earth bound spirit but instead he turns it in to a Hollow. Now he must rely on Ichigo’s help to defeat it.
Writer: Carl Macek, Michael Sorich, Liam O’Brien (V), Mark Ryan
Director: Michael Sorich
Guest star: Katsuyuki Konishi (Asano Keigo), Yuri Lowenthal (Keigo Asano) , Shigeru Chiba (Don Kanonji), Michael Sorich (Don Kanonji)
11. The legendary Quincy
Community Score9.3
Superb 5
reviews
First aired: 11/18/2006
Rukia gets a message on her pager about a nearby Hollow. When Rukia and Ichigo arrive at the place the where Hollow was supposed to be they find out that it had already been defeated. This happens once again but this time shortly afterwards a man who calls himself a Quincy confronts them. Rukia goes to the Urahara shop to learn more about what a Quincy is. She learns that a Quincy is a person that kills Hollows. But the way a Quincy defeats a Hollow is different; they totally destroy a Hollow while a Shinigami only "cleanses" its soul.
Writer: Carl Macek, Michael Sorich, Liam O’Brien (V), Mark Ryan
Director: Michael Sorich
Guest star: Junko Noda (Arisawa Tatsuki), Yuri Lowenthal (Keigo Asano), Jun Fukuyama (Kojima Mizuiro), Katsuyuki Konishi (Asano Keigo) , Richard Epcar (Mr. Kagine)
12. A gentle right arm
Community Score9.3
Superb 4
reviews
First aired: 11/25/2006
Uryū and Ichigo have a contest to see who can destroy the most Hollows after Uryū releases his Hollow bait. Meanwhile Chad is being pursued by a Hollow because he has higher than average spiritual energy. He runs into Ichigo’s sister Karin and must protect her and her friends from the Hollow with his powerful right arm.
Writer: Carl Macek, Michael Sorich, Liam O’Brien (V), Mark Ryan
Director: Michael Sorich
Guest star: Junko Noda (Arisawa Tatsuki) , Kim Strauss (Oscar Joaquin de la Rosa), Stephanie Sheh (Karin’s Soccer Friend), Derek Stephen Prince (Karin’s Male Soccer Friend)
13. Flower and Hollow
Community Score9.3
Superb 5
reviews
First aired: 12/2/2006
Orihime and her friends are being attacked by a hollow who can shoot seeds that control people from its head. Orihime unlocks her hidden spiritual power where she can control six small fairy like beings. She uses this power to defeat the hollow. Later Orihime and Chad are taken to Urahara’s store where they are told about Shinigami and Hollows. Meanwhile Uryū is starting to believe that something larger is going on because too many Hollows are showing up.
Writer: Carl Macek, Michael Sorich, Liam O’Brien (V), Mark Ryan
Director: Michael Sorich
Guest star: Junko Noda (Arisawa Tatsuki) , Barbara Goodson (Numb Chandelier)
14. Back to back, a fight to the death!
Community Score9.3
Superb 5
reviews
First aired: 12/9/2006
Rukia tells Ichigo why the Soul Reapers defeated the Quincy 200 years earlier. Ichigo confronts Uryū with this knowledge but Uryū tells how his Sensei died and why he hates the Soul Reapers. Still surrounded by Hollows, Ichigo says they must now work together to survive. While they are fighting, a giant Menos Grande,a Hollow formed from hundreds of Hollows, pulls open the rift in the sky. Urahara and his group show up to kill the smaller Hollows just in time. Can Ichigo and Uryū find a way to destroy the greatest challenge yet: a Menos Grande?
Writer: Carl Macek, Michael Sorich, Mark Ryan, Liam O’Brien (V)
Director: Michael Sorich
Guest star: Wendee Lee (Ururu Tsumugiya), Noriko Shitaya (Tsumugiya Ururu), Takako Honda (Jinta Hanakari) , Jeannie Elias (Jinta Hanakari)
15. Kon’s great plan
Community Score8.9
Great 3
reviews
First aired: 12/16/2006
Kon’s on a mission. And this mission involves getting love from the ladies. Too bad for this stuffed lion, as everything he hopes for gets flipped upside down and around. Also, Urahara gets a strange visit from an even stranger black cat. One that knows him well enough to see through his faux attitude.
Writer: Mark Ryan, Liam O’Brien (V), Michael Sorich, Carl Macek
Director: Michael Sorich
Guest star: Yuri Lowenthal (Keigo Asano), Wendee Lee (Ururu Tsumugiya), Colleen O’Shaughnessey (Michiru Ogawa) , Jeannie Elias (Jinta Hanakari), Michelle Ruff (Mahana Natsui), Stephanie Sheh (Ryô Kunieda)
16. Encounter: Abarai Renji!
Community Score9.4
Superb 2
reviews
First aired: 1/6/2007
The feelings Rukia have been experiencing of late drives her to run away. But she doesn’t get far, as two familiar Shinigami come forth to claim her. Lucky for her the Quincy, Ishida Uryu, was about the night-covered streets. And lucky for her Ichigo arrives. But Rukia’s luck can only take her so far.
Writer: Carl Macek, Michael Sorich, Liam O’Brien (V), Mark Ryan
Director: Michael Sorich
17. Ichigo dies!
Community Score9.6
Superb 8
reviews
First aired: 1/13/2007
Ichigo continues his duel with Renji. He has underestimated this Shinigami one too many times. When overwhelmed he is driven into a corner. And as the killing blow is about to be met, the calm Byakuya steps in. Only problem is… he’s too swift for you to notice before you’re impaled.
Writer: Carl Macek, Michael Sorich, Liam O’Brien (V), Mark Ryan
Director: Michael Sorich
Guest star: Dan Woren (Byakuya Kuchiki)
18. Reclaim! The power of the shinigami
Community Score9.3
Superb 1
review
First aired: 1/20/2007
With Rukia’s leaving, everyone’s memory seems to have vanished as well. Only those who will be key players later have been able to remember. Ichigo needs training and luckily with school out, Urahara Kisuke will put him through some hardships.
Writer: Carl Macek, Michael Sorich, Liam O’Brien (V), Mark Ryan
Director: Michael Sorich
Guest star: Junko Noda (Arisawa Tatsuki), Takako Honda (Jinta Hanakari), Noriko Shitaya (Tsumugiya Ururu), Jun Fukuyama (Kojima Mizuiro), Katsuyuki Konishi (Asano Keigo)
19. Ichigo becomes a Hollow!
Community Score9.3
Superb 4
reviews
First aired: 1/27/2007
Ichigo trains with Urahara. He is underground trapped in the hole with 72 hours left until his life chain will come to its end. Held by a binding spell, he waits while Jinta and Ururu tease him. When his chain is no more, he goes though the process of becoming a Hollow. In his mind Ichigo has to find a box containing his Soul Reaper powers or he will become a Hollow. After he finds the box he comes out of the hole a half-hollow, half-Soul Reaper. He breaks the mask and Urahara moves on to the third lesson: defeat Urahara.
Writer: Carl Macek, Michael Sorich, Liam O’Brien (V), Mark Ryan
Director: Michael Sorich
Guest star: Noriko Shitaya (Tsumugiya Ururu), Takako Honda (Jinta Hanakari) , Toshiyuki Morikawa (Tsubaki)
20. Ichimaru the silver shadow
Community Score9.4
Superb 4
reviews
First aired: 2/3/2007
Ichigo finishes his training with Urahara and learns how to control his Soul Slayer. Seven days after his training is complete Ichigo, Orihime, Chad and Uryū prepare to leave for the Soul Society with Yoruichi-san as their guide.
Writer: Carl Macek, Michael Sorich, Liam O’Brien (V), Mark Ryan
Director: Michael Sorich
Guest star: Junko Noda (Arisawa Tatsuki), Jun Fukuyama (Kojima Mizuiro), Katsuyuki Konishi (Asano Keigo), Takako Honda (Jinta Hanakari), Noriko Shitaya (Tsumugiya Ururu)
21. Enter! The world of the shinigami
Community Score9.3
Superb 2
reviews
First aired: 2/10/2007
Ichigo and the others enter the Soul Society after making it past the Capturing Thrust. Now they must find a way to enter the Seireitei (Court of Pure Souls) where the Soul Reapers reside. One way to enter is to pass through the Gate of Pure Spirits. One problem though; Jidanbō, a man of Herculean strength, is guarding the entrance.
Writer: Carl Macek, Michael Sorich, Liam O’Brien (V), Mark Ryan
Director: Michael Sorich
Guest star: Peter Lurie (Jidanbou), Michael McConnohie (Unnamed Soul Reaper)
22. The man who hates Shinigamis
Community Score9.2
Superb 1
review
First aired: 2/17/2007
After 3rd squad captain Gin Ichimaru prevents Ichigo and his friends from getting past the gate, they must find another way into the Seireitei. In the meantime, Orihime uses her powers to heal the injured Jidanbō and Chad meets up with the young boy called Yuuichi who he and Ichigo previously saved from a Hollow. Later Yoruichi suggests they find her old friend, Kūkaku Shiba and ask her for help. Then Ganju, a strange man who rides a boar, shows up and picks a fight with Ichigo.
Writer: Mark Ryan, Carl Macek, Michael Sorich, Liam O’Brien (V)
Director: Michael Sorich
Guest star: Colleen O’Shaughnessey (Yuuichi Shibata) , Brianne Siddall (Horuichi Hironari), Doug Erholtz (Gin Ichimaru), Peter Lurie (Jidanbou)
23. The sentence of Rukia, before the 14th day
Community Score9.2
Superb 1
review
First aired: 2/24/2007
Rukia is told there are 14 more days left until her execution and is moved into the Shrine of Penitence. Meanwhile Ichigo and the others enter the strange house of Shiba Kūkaku. After Yoruichi tells Kūkaku where they need to go she decides to help them. Kūkaku then calls on her younger brother to watch over them and when he enters the room Ichigo recognizes him as Ganju from the night before.
Writer: Michael Sorich, Liam O’Brien (V), Mark Ryan, Carl Macek
Director: Michael Sorich
Guest star: Kyle Hebert (Shiba Ganju), Kyle Hebert (Sosuke Aizen) , Jessica Straus (Shiba Kuukaku)
24. Assemble! The 13 divisions
Community Score9.2
Superb 1
review
First aired: 3/3/2007
Ichigo and gang learn that the only way to infiltrate Soul Society is to burst into the top of the barrier with a spirit powered cannonball. Meanwhile, in soul society, all the death god divisions prepare to assemble for some urgent news. Anyways, everyone in the group but Ichigo learns to concentrate their spirit power to create the spirit cannonball. But, Ichigo doesn’t give up on trying.
Writer: Carl Macek, Liam O’Brien (V), Mark Ryan, Michael Sorich
Director: Michael Sorich
Guest star: Kyle Hebert (Ganju Shiba) , Jessica Strauss (Kûkaku Shiba), Terrence Stone (Yoruichi (Cat Form)), Toshiyuki Morikawa (Tousen Kaname), Ryusei Nakao (Kurotsuchi Mayuri)
25. Penetrate the centre with an enormous bombshell?
Community Score9.3
Superb 1
review
First aired: 3/10/2007
Ichigo finally learns to concentrate his spirit energy. The group learns that Ganju will be going with them since he has to chant a spell to help them break through the Seireitei barrier. He also reveals to them the secret about his brother. They then blast off towards the barrier and prepare for impact. But when the group’s arguing causes Ganju to mess up the incantation, things are a lot more complicated than they were before.
Writer: Carl Macek, Michael Sorich, Mark Ryan, Liam O’Brien (V)
Director: Michael Sorich
Guest star: Akiko Hiramatsu (Shiba Kuukaku)
26. Formation! The worst tag
Community Score9.2
Superb 1
review
First aired: 3/17/2007
When the group penetrates the Seireitei barrier with the cannonball they are separated and launched in four different directions. Ichigo and Ganju end up together as they fall and Ganju manages to soften their landing. When they get up they are confronted by two Soul Reapers. Ganju runs away but Ichigo stays behind to fight and get some answers.
Writer: Carl Macek, Michael Sorich, Liam O’Brien (V), Mark Ryan
Director: Michael Sorich
Guest star: Vic Mignogna (Ikkaku Madarame [English]), Jun Fukuyama (Ayasegawa Yumichika)
27. Release the death blow!
Community Score9.2
Superb 2
reviews
First aired: 3/24/2007
The battle between Ikkaku and Ichigo soon comes to an end. Meanwhile, Uryuu and Orihime are being chased a growing horde of Soul Reapers while Ganju still has to handle Yumichika who is hot on his tail.
Writer: Carl Macek, Mark Ryan, Michael Sorich, Liam O’Brien (V)
Director: Michael Sorich
Guest star: Jun Fukuyama (Ayasegawa Yumichika)
28. Orihime is being targeted
Community Score9.4
Superb
First aired: 4/7/2007
As Ichigo tries to find Ganju to try to help him, he gets accidentally runs into some Soul Reapers who immediately start to chase him. Ganju is still facing off against Yumichika somewhere nearby. Meanwhile, Uryuu and Orihime come across a Soul Reaper who finds them while they are hiding. The Soul Reaper wants to fight Orihime even though Uryuu is willing. Uryuu decides enough is enough and pulls out his new weapon.
Writer: Carl Macek, Carl Macek, Carl Macek, Mark Ryan
Director: Michael Sorich
Guest star: Jun Fukuyama (Ayasegawa Yumichika), Ryusei Nakao (Kurotsuchi Mayuri), Kazuhiro Nakata (Ikkanzaka Jiroubou)
29. Breakthrough! The Deathgods’ Encompassing Net
Community Score9.4
Superb 1
review
First aired: 4/14/2007
Uryū finishs off the shinigami. Meanwhile, Ganju and Ichigo met up and take a weaker Shinigami named Yamada Hanatarō as a hostage to escape from the raging Shinigami gangs.
Writer: Carl Macek, Michael Sorich, Liam O’Brien (V), Mark Ryan
Director: Michael Sorich
Guest star: Kazuhiro Nakata (Ikkanzaka Jiroubou), Ryusei Nakao (Kurotsuchi Mayuri)
30. Renji’s Confrontation
Community Score9.4
Superb 3
reviews
First aired: 4/21/2007
After finding out that Ichigo wants to save Rukia, Hanatarou decides to help them out. Meanwhile, the other Soul Reapers gets informed of all the casualties they’ve had so far. Led by Hanatarou, Ichigo and Ganju soon get close to the Shrine of Penitence where they are confronted by Renji Abarai, who then starts a fight with Ichigo.
Writer: Liam O’Brien (V), Michael Sorich, Mark Ryan, Carl Macek
Director: Michael Sorich
Guest star: Takahiro Sakurai (Kira Izuru), Katsuyuki Konishi (Hisagi Shūhei)
31. The Resolution to Kill
Community Score9.4
Superb 2
reviews
First aired: 4/28/2007
Ichigo’s battle with Renji gets serious, but Ichigo refuses to give up on his journey to rescue Rukia. Ichigo starts to remember his training with Urahara and the fierce battles he had. His training finally reveals his strong resolve and he musters up his strength for his final attack.
Writer: Michael Sorich, Carl Macek, Liam O’Brien (V), Mark Ryan
Director: Michael Sorich
Guest star: Takahiro Sakurai (Kira Izuru)
32. Stars and the Stray
Community Score9.3
Superb 9
reviews
First aired: 5/5/2007
After the confrontation with Ichigo, Renji is left seriously injured and unable to fight. In a sort of "life-flashing-before-his-eyes" way, Renji reminisces his past in Rukongai, training as a Shinigami, but most importantly the factors that lead to Renji and Rukia’s strange but somehow still close relationship. This sentimental episode features Renji and Rukia. (A little bit of Ichigo is thrown in to ‘ground’ the episode in the present.)
Writer: Carl Macek, Michael Sorich, Liam O’Brien (V), Mark Ryan
Director: Michael Sorich
Guest star: Vic Mignogna (Renji\’s Friend), Cam Clarke (Bully), Brianne Siddall (Renji\’s Friend), Yuri Lowenthal (Young Renji), Dan Woren (Byakuya Kuchiki)
33. Miracle! The mysterious new hero
Community Score8.4
Great 6
reviews
First aired: 5/12/2007
Ichigo’s two sisters find a cat and decide to adopt him and call him Raku. Both of them meet the celebrity Kanonji who is searching for a sidekick (Karakura Red). On their way they meet Urahara’s two assistants who want to be Kanonji’s sidekicks as well. They then discover that Raku died a long time ago in an accident related to Ichigo’s younger sister, Yuzu, and that now Raku is hunted by hollows. After fighting the hollows and almost losing to them, Raku shows his true form - a great lion, or as called by Kanonji - "Karakura Lion Jet". After defeating the hollows, Raku disappears and accepts his death.
Writer: Carl Macek, Michael Sorich, Liam O’Brien (V), Mark Ryan
Director: Michael Sorich
Guest star: Wendee Lee (Ururu Tsumugiya) , Michelle Ruff (Yuzu Kurosaki), Michael Sorich (Don Kanonji), Jeannie Elias (Jinta Hanakari), Takako Honda (Jinta Hanakari), Shigeru Chiba (Don Kanonji), Noriko Shitaya (Tsumugiya Ururu)
34. Tragedy of Dawn
Community Score9.4
Superb
First aired: 5/19/2007
Aftermath of the battle between Renji and Ichigo!
Writer: Carl Macek, Michael Sorich, Liam O’Brien (V), Mark Ryan
Director: Michael Sorich
Guest star: Takahiro Sakurai (Kira Izuru)
35. Assassination of Aizen! The darkness which approaches
Community Score9.4
Superb 3
reviews
First aired: 5/26/2007
Captain Aizen is found dead by his vice captain Hinamori-kun. Filled with anger and sadness, and based on something she heard earlier, Hinamori accuses captain Ichimaru of killling her captain, and attacks him. Ichimaru’s vice captain defends him. The fight is stopped when Hinamori and the other vice captain are taken to detention.
Meanwhile, Ichigo is feeling much better thanks to Hanatarō who cured him with his powers. After that Ichigo and his friends go to the tower to save Rukia, but unknowingly someone with great power is waiting to destroy them.
Writer: Carl Macek, Michael Sorich, Liam O’Brien (V), Mark Ryan
Director: Michael Sorich
Guest star: Kyle Hebert (Ganju Shiba), Doug Erholtz (Ichimaru Gin) , Takahiro Sakurai (Kira Izuru), Steve Staley (Toshiro Hitsugaya), Colleen O’Shaughnessey (Momo Hinamori), Megan Hollingshead (Rangiku Matsumoto), Spike Spencer (Hanataro Yamada)
36. Zaraki Kenpachi approaches!
Community Score9.5
Superb 1
review
First aired: 6/9/2007
As Ichigo, Ganju, and Hanatarō make their way up the stairs, towards the Shrine of Penitence, they feel an immense amount of spirit force near them. Also, Hinamori, who was locked up, receives a note written by Captain Aizen, which reveals a stunning secret. Meanwhile, Ichigo, Ganju, and Hanatarō try to run away from this spirit force but it seems that they can’t break away from it. 11th Squad Captain, Zaraki Kenpachi, then reveals himself. Ichigo realizes that Zaraki is the one that was placing that huge spirit force on them. Ichigo tells Ganju and Hanatarō to go ahead and save Rukia while he deals with Zaraki.
Writer: Liam O’Brien (V), Mark Ryan, Carl Macek, Michael Sorich
Director: Michael Sorich
Guest star: Kyle Hebert (Sosuke Aizen), Kyle Hebert (Ganju Shiba) , David Lodge (Kenpachi Zaraki), Megan Hollingshead (Rangiku Matsumoto), Colleen O’Shaughnessey (Momo Hinamori), Kari Wahlgren (Yachiru Kusajishi), Spike Spencer (Hanataro Yamada)
37. Reason of the Fist
Community Score9.4
Superb 1
review
First aired: 6/16/2007
While Chad continues his search for the place where Rukia is held at, he encounters the 8th squad captain, Kyōraku Shunsui, who tells him where his power of the fist is coming from, and that if he will continue any farther it will take his life. Chad then remembers the reason he came to the Soul Society and the promise he made to his grandfather about his power. He also remembers the day he met Ichigo and what they promised to each other.
Writer: Liam O’Brien (V), Mark Ryan, Michael Sorich, Carl Macek
Director: Michael Sorich
Guest star: Akio Ohtsuka (Kyouraku Shunsui), Hitomi Nabatame (Nanao Ise)
38. Desperation! The Broken Zangetsu
Community Score9.5
Superb 4
reviews
First aired: 6/23/2007
During his fight with Zaraki Kenpachi, Ichigo senses that Chad’s life is fading away, and tries to end the battle quickly to be able to help his friends. After trying to fight Zaraki equally, Ichigo loses the fight and gets his soul slayer, Zangetsu, broken. Things don’t look promising to Ichigo. But apparently not everything is hopeless as, at the end of the episode, Zangetsu appears in front of Ichigo.
Writer: Carl Macek, Liam O’Brien (V), Mark Ryan, Carl Macek
Director: Michael Sorich
Guest star: Tetsu Inada (Komamura Sajin), Toshiyuki Morikawa (Tousen Kaname), Aya Hisakawa (Unohana Retsu), Hitomi Nabatame (Nanao Ise), Akio Ohtsuka (Kyouraku Shunsui)
39. The Man of Immortality
Community Score9.6
Superb 5
reviews
First aired: 6/30/2007
After being defeated by Zaraki Kenpachi and with his sword broken, Zangetsu takes Ichigo into his Inner world, where Ichigo must win Zangetsu back from his inner devil. After fighting him Ichigo then understands that just like Zaraki, he as well was only counting on himself and was using Zangetsu only as a tool without relying on Zangetsu’s power. He asks Zangetsu for a second chance, and gets it. He then returns to Soul society to fight Zaraki again, this time with Zangetsu as his ally, but just as things look promising to Ichigo, Zaraki starts fighting him with full power. Ichigo then lends Zangetsu’s power for the last blow, which will decide everything.
Writer: Mark Ryan, Carl Macek, Liam O’Brien (V), Michael Sorich
Director: Michael Sorich
40. The Deathgod whom Ganju met
Community Score9.4
Superb 2
reviews
First aired: 7/7/2007
The match between Zaraki and Ichigo comes to an end. Meanwhile, Ganju and Hanataro arrive at the Shrine of Penitence and meet Rukia. Although, it seems that Ganju and Rukia have met before but, that’s not their only problem.
Writer: Mark Ryan, Michael Sorich, Liam O’Brien (V), Carl Macek
Director: Michael Sorich
41. Reunion, Ichigo and Rukia
Community Score9.5
Superb 2
reviews
First aired: 7/14/2007
When Byakuya comes to Rukia’s cell, he finds out that she is being rescued. Ganju and Byakuya fight but Ganju is no match for the captain of the 6th division. Then Ichigo comes flying in to save the day. Will he succeed?
Writer: Mark Ryan, Michael Sorich, Liam O’Brien (V), Carl Macek
Director: Michael Sorich
Guest star: Kyle Hebert (Ganju Shiba), Dan Woren (Byakuya Kuchiki), Spike Spencer (Hanataro Yamada) , Hideo Ishikawa (Ukitake Jyuuchirou)
42. Yoruichi, Master of Speed, dances!
Community Score9.2
Superb
First aired: 7/21/2007
Yoruichi escapes with Ichigo, but Byakuya doesn’t want that to happen. Meanwhile, the other two in the group, Orihime and Ishida, run into their own problems.
Writer: Carl Macek, Liam O’Brien (V), Michael Sorich, Mark Ryan
Director: Michael Sorich
43. The Despicable Shinigami
Community Score9.2
Superb 5
reviews
First aired: 7/28/2007
Orihime and Ishida find themselves against a captain who knows Ishida’s race inside out! Are they in a pickle now?
Writer: Michael Sorich, Liam O’Brien (V), Mark Ryan, Carl Macek
Director: Michael Sorich
44. Ishida, Power of Limits!
Community Score9.5
Superb 5
reviews
First aired: 8/4/2007
In conclusion to the battle between a captain and a Quincy, Ishida must unleash a power that will cause him to lose all of his Quincy powers!
45. Overcome the Limits!
Community Score9.1
Superb 1
review
First aired: 8/11/2007
Ishida is down, but Ichigo and Zangetsu are fighting for Ichigo to unleash his Bankai!
Writer: Mark Ryan, Carl Macek, Michael Sorich, Liam O’Brien (V)
Director: Michael Sorich
46. Authentic Records! School of Shinigami
Community Score9.2
Superb 1
review
First aired: 8/18/2007
There is flashback with Renji Abarai, Momo Hinamori, and Izuru Kira training during their first years at the Soul Reaper Academy. As the training ends in the real world, the entire class is attacked by huge hollow. It takes out two of the 6th year Shinigami trainees and leaves Shuuhei Hisagi by himself. Renji, Momo, and Kira go to help and manage to save him.
They run away but they are surrounded by a group of huge hollows. As the hollows are about to strike, Vice Captain Gin Ichimaru and Captain Sousuke Aizen arrive from Soul Society to lend a hand.
Writer: Carl Macek, Michael Sorich, Liam O’Brien (V), Mark Ryan
Director: Michael Sorich
47. The Avengers
Community Score9.3
Superb 3
reviews
First aired: 9/1/2007
10th Squad Captain Hitsugaya finds Captain Ichimaru with Izuru. Hitsugaya says he will kill Ichimaru before Hinamori arrives. Suddenly Hinamori drops down and confronts Aizen’s killer. He points her sword at Hitsugaya and says that Aizen’s letter told her that the true intention behind the execution of Rukia is to get the power of the execution blade, Soukyoku which is immensely powerful. In the letter it also says the name of the one behind the whole plot: 10th Division Captain - Toushirou Hitsugaya. Hitsugaya knows that the letter cannot be real and he fends off Hinamori before turning his sights on Ichimaru and drawing his sword in rage. Meanwhile, Ichigo completes day one of his training and is getting prepared for the 2nd day.
Writer: Carl Macek, Michael Sorich, Liam O’Brien (V), Mark Ryan
Director: Michael Sorich
48. Hitsugaya roars!
Community Score9.4
Superb 3
reviews
First aired: 9/8/2007
The battle between Hitsugaya and Ichimaru Gin begins. After a short sword battle, Hitsugaya releases his soul slayer, and charges at Ichimaru with full power. Ichimaru then fires his Soul Slayer, Shinsō, at Hitsugaya and then at Hinamori. Hitsugaya’s vice-captain appears and saves Hinamori. She asks Ichimaru to stop fighting and he vanishes. Meanwhile, the captains, vice-captains and Rukia find out that Rukia’s execution was moved again and will take place in 29 hours. Ichigo starts his 2nd day of training when Renji breaks into the training area and tells that Rukia’s execution will be at noon tomorrow, and starts training to achieve Ban Kai himself. Rukia then remembers the day Kaien was killed.
Writer: Mark Ryan, Liam O’Brien (V), Michael Sorich, Carl Macek
Director: Michael Sorich
49. Rukia’s Nightmare
Community Score9.5
Superb 8
reviews
First aired: 9/15/2007
Rukia remembers that painful night where she killed Vice Captain Kaien Shiba of the 13th division.
Writer: Mark Ryan, Liam O’Brien (V), Michael Sorich, Carl Macek
Director: Michael Sorich
Guest star: Kim Strauss (Kaien Shiba), Daisuke Ono (13th Division Member), Toshihiko Seki (Shiba Kaien), Sumi Shimamoto (Shiba Miyako), Kyle Hebert (Metastacia), Hochu Otsuka (Metastacia), Cindy Robinson (Miyako Shiba)
50. The Awakening Lion
Community Score8.1
Great 5
reviews
First aired: 9/22/2007
With the popularity of his show going down, Don Kanonji decides to reform the Karakura team. The first one he recruits is Kon who he mistakes for a bad spirit at first. He then picks up Ururu, Jinta and Yuzu end up joining them. After receiving some abuse from the others, Kon runs away and ends up being captured by a Hollow.
Writer: Mark Ryan, Liam O’Brien (V), Michael Sorich, Carl Macek
Director: Michael Sorich
Guest star: Noriko Shitaya (Tsumugiya Ururu), Takako Honda (Jinta Hanakari) , Shigeru Chiba (Don Kanonji)
51. Morning of the Sentence
Community Score9.4
Superb
First aired: 10/6/2007
Kenpachi Zaraki, captain of the 11th squad, is running through the Soul Society with Orihime and Yachiru on his back. They come crashing through the ceiling of the prison cell that holds Uryuu, Chad and Ganju and then free them. After getting lost again in the streets of Soul Society, Kenpachi runs into Captain Tousen and Captain Komamura and their vice captains, Shuuhei Hisagi and Tetsuzaemon Iba. Tousen asks Kenpachi why he is helping the ryoka and instead of answering him, Kenpachi challenges them to a fight. Meanwhile back in the cavern, Renji finishes his training and asks Yoruichi if Ichigo can really achieve Bankai in time.
Writer: Mark Ryan, Liam O’Brien (V), Michael Sorich, Carl Macek
Director: Michael Sorich
52. Renji, Oath of the Soul! Death Match with Byakuya
Community Score9.4
Superb 5
reviews
First aired: 10/13/2007
As time runs out, Renji runs toward the site of Rukia execution hoping to save her. He is stopped by Byakuya Kuchiki, his captain and Rukia’s brother. Byakuya refuses to let him pass and attacks. During the fight Renji releases his Bankai; but will it be enough to defeat Byakuya?
Writer: Carl Macek, Mark Ryan, Liam O’Brien (V), Michael Sorich
Director: Michael Sorich
53. Ichimaru Gin’s Temptation, Resolution of Destruction
Community Score9.4
Superb 2
reviews
First aired: 3/1/2008
Kenpachi Zaraki is still fighting with Captain Tousen and Captain Komamura. Tousen asks Komamura to step aside so he can fight Kenpachi by himself. Tousen immediately initiates his Bankai surrounding himself and Kenpachi in a gigantic black sphere where only Tousen has use of his senses. Can Kenpachi win this fight even though he cannot rely on his senses?
Writer: Carl Macek, Michael Sorich, Liam O’Brien (V), Mark Ryan
Director: Michael Sorich
54. An Accomplished Oath! Get back Rukia!
Community Score9.7
Superb 9
reviews
First aired: 3/8/2008
The execution of Rukia Kuchiki is beginning. As the other captains are preparing for the execution, Ichigo is still in his Bankai training; Will he finish in time? Will Rukia be saved?
Writer: Carl Macek, Michael Sorich, Mark Ryan, Liam O’Brien (V)
Director: Michael Sorich
55. The Strongest Shinigami! Ultimate confrontation between teacher and student
Community Score9.1
Superb 3
reviews
First aired: 3/15/2008
While fighting with Ichigo, Captain Byakuya Kuchiki asks him why he wants to save Rukia. Ichigo responds by asking Byakuya why he won’t save her himself. Later, after running away from the execution area, Jushiro Ukitake, 13th division captain, and Shunsui Kyouraku, 8th division captain, prepare to face off against the Commander of the Gotei 13, Genryuusai Yamamoto. Upset because the others have betrayed him, Yamamoto releases his Soul Slayer and begins his attack.
Writer: Liam O’Brien (V), Mark Ryan, Carl Macek, Michael Sorich
Director: Michael Sorich
Guest star: Dan Woren (Byakuya Kuchiki), Liam O’Brien (V) (Jushiro Ukitake), Steve Kramer (Shunsui Kyôraku), Michael Sorich (Shigekuni Yamamoto-Genryûsai)
56. Supersonic Battle! Determine the Goddess of Chivalry
Community Score9.1
Superb 3
reviews
First aired: 3/22/2008
The battle between Commander Yamamoto and Captains Ukitake and Kyōraku continues while Yoruichi fights with her former student, second division captain, SoiFon.
Guest star: Michael Sorich (Shigekuni Yamamoto-Genryûsai), Liam O’Brien (V) (Jushiro Ukitake), Steve Kramer (Shunsui Kyôraku), Cindy Robinson (Soifon), David Lodge (Kenpachi Zaraki), Brian Beacock (Yumichika Ayasegawa), Peter Lurie (Jidanbo Ikkanzaka)
57. One thousand cherry blossoms, crushed! Zangetsu thrusts through the sky
Community Score9.5
Superb 1
review
First aired: 3/29/2008
While they are still fighting Soi Fong asks Yoruichi how she is still so powerful. This invokes a flashback showing how Soi Fong and Yoruichi first met and became close friends. Then, in the flashback, Yoruichi disappeared without telling Soi Fong anything, leaving her feeling betrayed.
Meanwhile, the battle between Ichigo and Captain Kuchiki Byakuya of the 6th division continues. While fighting, Ichigo uses a new technique with his soul slayer called: Getsuga Tenshō.
Guest star: Cindy Robinson (Soifon), Dan Woren (Byakuya Kuchiki)
58. Unseal! The Black Blade, the Miraculous Power
Community Score9.8
Superb 2
reviews
First aired: 4/5/2008
The fight between Ichigo and Kuchiki Byakuya continues and all around Soul Society, there are problems. Hitsugaya and Matsumoto arrive at the Central Office of Forty Six to find that security is missing and Orihime and the others arrive at the bottom of the execution grounds to help Ichigo.
59. Conclusion of the Death Match! White pride and black desire
Community Score9.9
Superb 3
reviews
First aired: 4/12/2008
The conclusion of the fight between Ichigo and Byakuya. Ichigo first appears to be at a disadvantage until his Hollow mask takes over and gives him the edge against Byakuya. Meanwhile Hitsugaya makes a startling discovery in the Central Office of Forty-Six.
60. Truth of Despair, the Dagger that has been Brandished
Community Score9.7
Superb 4
reviews
First aired: 4/19/2008
After finding everyone dead in the Central 46 Chambers, Hitsugaya realizes that all of the most recent orders have been fake. Then, later he finds out who is the real mastermind behind the recent events in the Soul Society, and a sinister plot is uncovered, with Rukia at its center.
61. Aizen stands out! His Terrifying Ambition
Community Score9.4
Superb 1
review
First aired: 4/26/2008
Unohana Retsu, Captain of the 4th division, and her vice captain Kotetsu Isane tell the others in the Soul Society what they had just learned about Aizen. Upon hearing the message, Ichigo realizes that Aizen wants to kill Rukia. Can he save her?
62. Congress together! The Strongest Shinigami Organization
Community Score9.4
Superb 1
review
First aired: 5/3/2008
Aizen gets the Hougyoku out of Rukia. Can the Soul Society stop Aizen, Gin, and Tōsen? Or will they make a clean get away?
Guest star: Kyle Hebert (Sôsuke Aizen), JB Blanc (Kaname Tosen), Doug Erholtz (Gin Ichimaru), Liam O’Brien (V) (Jushiro Ukitake), Dan Woren (Byakuya Kuchiki) , Kim Strauss (Sajin Komamura), Peter Lurie (Jidanbô Ikkanzaka), Michael Sorich (Shigekuni Yamamoto-Genryûsai), Cam Clarke (Yasochika Iemura), Karen Strassman (Soifon)
63. Rukia’s Resolution, Ichigo’s Feelings
Community Score9.3
Superb 2
reviews
First aired: 5/10/2008
After a recap of the Soul Society Arc, the aftermath of Aizen’s departure is shown.
64. New School Term, Renji has come to the Material world?!
Community Score9.1
Superb 1
review
First aired: 5/17/2008
Renji comes to the Material world in his gigai. Also Orihime’s brother returns or is it really him? The new villians appear, but who are they targeting?
65. Creeping Terror, the Second Victim
Community Score8.6
Great 1
review
First aired: 5/24/2008
Commander Yamamoto gathers the other captains and tells them about what is being done to find Aizen. Meanwhile, back on Earth, Ichigo and the others are looking for clues to find Orihime. They recieve a phone call from a girl; she wants them to play a game and if they win she says she will return Orihime to them.
66. Break Through! The Trap Hidden in the Labyrinth
Community Score9.1
Superb
First aired: 5/31/2008
Ichigo, Ishida and Renji continue to play Ririn’s game. This time Ririn wants them to play hide and seek in the museum.
67. Death Game! The Missing Classmate
Community Score9.4
Superb
First aired: 6/7/2008
After they arrive at school; Ririn tells Ichigo and the others about the next game. One of them is an imposter and they must find out who it is before noon or everyone in their school will disappear.
68. True Identity of the Devil, the Secret which is Revealed
Community Score9.2
Superb
First aired: 6/14/2008
Ririn, Claude, Nova are on their final game. Orihime, Ishida, Renji, Kon and Ichigo make there attempt to save Chad. It turns out that Urahara has been the one behind it all, but then they find out their new enemies they must beat.
69. Bount! The Soul Hunters
Community Score9.2
Superb
First aired: 6/21/2008
Ririn senses the presence of a Bount, who are the new villans, and tells Ichigo about it. He arrives on the scene and starts to fight with the female Bount. Later, someone he doesn’t expect comes to help him.
70. Return of Rukia! The Substitute Team Revival
Community Score9.2
Superb 2
reviews
First aired: 6/28/2008
Rukia and Ichigo continue to fight with the female Bount, Yoshino, until a male Bount, Ryō, shows up and takes her away. Ichigo, Rukia, Chad and Orihime then go to Ichigo’s room to discuss the Bount and what they know so far, which isn’t alot. The next day at school; Ririn senses the presence of a Bount and Ichigo and the others go after it.
71. The Moment of Collision!! An Evil Hand Draws Near to the Quincy
Community Score9.2
Superb 1
review
First aired: 3/7/2006
While still fighting with Ryō, Ishida decides to trade himself for the life of an innocent woman. Suddenly, Yoshino appears and saves Ishida, taking him with her. Why did she help Ishida and what are her motives?
72. Water Attack! Escape from the Shutdown Hospital
Community Score9.0
Superb 1
review
First aired: 3/14/2006
Ichigo and company keep an eye on Ishida at the hospital. When Ishida is attacked by two Bount who can control water, Ichigo and company try to break out of the closed hosiptal.
73. Gathering at the Place of Destiny! The Man who makes his Move
Community Score9.2
Superb 1
review
First aired: 3/28/2006
After escaping the hospital Ichigo and the others see that it is raining outside. Unfortunately this means they must continue fighting Hō and Ban, the two Bounts who control water.
74. Memories of an Eternally Living Clan
Community Score8.9
Great 1
review
First aired: 3/28/2006
Yoshino tells Ishida of her past with Jin, the leader of the Bount. Meanwhile Yachiru identifies one of the Bount as Ichinose, a former member of the 11th division.
75. Earth-Shattering Event at 11th Division! The Shinigami that rises again
Community Score9.0
Superb
First aired: 4/4/2006
Yoshino and Ishida are captured by a Bount named Koga and brought back to the Bount mansion. After the mod souls sense Ishida’s spritual energy, Ichigo and the others go to the mansion to try and resue him.
76. Crashing Force! Friido vs. Zangetsu
Community Score9.0
Superb 1
review
First aired: 4/4/2006
While at the mansion Ichigo fights against Ryō and his doll Fried. Meanwhile Rukia and the mod souls run into trouble when they meet up with Ichinose, a former member of the 11th division.
77. Vanishing Grudge! The Shinigami that Kenpachi cut down
Community Score9.2
Superb
First aired: 4/11/2006
Ichigo seems to be having trouble fighting Ichinose when Jin steps in and offers for Ichigo join them since he likes his spirit. Then Ichinose remembers when Zaraki defeated his captain and how he met Jin.
78. Shocking Revelations for the Gotei 13 divisions!! The truth buried in history
Community Score8.9
Great 2
reviews
First aired: 5/2/2006
Mayuri shows some of the other captains the data he found on the Bount including data on a battle long ago between the Quincy and the Bount. Yoruichi tells Ichigo and the others about this information and they talk about it. While they are talking, Ganju shows up sensing Ichigo’s depression about Jin. He and Renji then take Ichigo down to Urahara’s underground training area to try and help Ichigo regain his confidence.
79. Yoshino’s decision of death
Community Score9.0
Superb
First aired: 5/9/2006
After leaving Urahara’s place, Yoshino heads over to the remains of Bount mansion to confront Jin. While there Jin’s explains that Yoshino doesn’t know of her own importance to the Bount. Yoshino doesn’t want anything to do with Jin’s plan and decides to attack Jin, not caring whether she survives or not.
80. Assault from a formidable enemy! A tiny final line of defense?
Community Score7.9
Good 7
reviews
First aired: 5/16/2006
Ririn and Claude think that Ichigo isn’t taking the Bount threat seriously so they dress up in special suits created by Urahara that look like the new Bount dolls and stage a fake attack. When Ichigo and Rukia’s attacks become too much for them they try to remove the suits but they won’t come off. What will happen now?
81. Hitsugaya Moves! The Attacked City
Community Score8.9
Great
First aired: 5/23/2006
The Bount’s new dolls have begun to attack living humans. When a team of shinigami from the covert ops can’t seem to handle these dolls, Hitsugaya and a small group of others are sent down to the living world to help out. Meanwhile, Ichigo and the others still can’t sense the Bount’s whereabouts.
82. Ichigo vs. Dalk! The appearance of the faded darkness
Community Score9.2
Superb 3
reviews
First aired: 5/30/2006
While wearing Urahara’s new Bount sensor Ichigo is drawn to a construction site where his friend Keigo is having his soul sucked out by a few of the new Bount dolls. Ichigo stops the dolls and saves Keigo. Then Koga and his doll, Dalk, show up and start to fight with Ichigo.
83. Grey Shadow, the Secret of the Doll
Community Score9.0
Superb 3
reviews
First aired: 6/6/2006
While Ichigo is lying on the ground unable to move, Koga is reminded of the time Jin had him care for a young Bount named Cain Nao. Meanwhile Rukia, Orihime and Claude continue fighting against the female Bount, Yoshi.
84. Breaking Up of the Substitute Team? The Betrayal of Rukia
Community Score9.1
Superb 2
reviews
First aired: 6/13/2006
The battle between Koga and Ichigo continues. Kira comes in and aids Ichigo in his battle aganist Koga and Dalk. Kira takes on Dalk while Ichigo tries to finish off Koga but can’t. Koga then rethinks something and leaves. Yoshi conitunes her battle with Rukia, Orihime and Claude, until Mabashi comes in and starts to attack. He attacks Yoshi, and she runs just leaving him aganist Rukia, Orihime and Claude. How will they win this battle?
85. Battle of Tears! Rukia vs. Orihime
Community Score9.2
Superb 4
reviews
First aired: 6/13/2006
The battle between Rukia and Orihime conitunes on. As Orihime struggles to attack Rukia, who is under the control of Mabashi’s doll Ritz. There only seems to be one choice: kill Rukia. Shūhei Hisagi shows up to aid Orihime. How will Orihime, Claude and Shūhei Hisagi save Rukia and defeat Mabashi.
86. Rangiku dances! Cut down the invisible enemy
Community Score9.0
Superb 4
reviews
First aired: 6/20/2006
Rangiku enters the real world and appears in front of Chad, Nova and Ururu. Soon enough they start fighting against the older Bount, Sawatari, and his doll Baura, who looks like a huge fish. Things become difficult when they realize that Baura has control over dimensions and can swallow an opponent whole sending them into another dimension.
87. Byakuya assembles! The Gotei 13 divisions make their move
Community Score9.2
Superb 5
reviews
First aired: 7/4/2006
Beginning where they left off in episode 86, Chad, Nova, and Lieutenant of the 10th division, Matsumoto Rangiku, have one more plan to save Ururu from Baura. The plan works, but the second after the Bount decides he’s had enough and vanishes. Meanwhile, in Soul Society, while third seat of the 11th division, Madarame Ikakku, is on watch, an invisible man invades the Soul Society.
88. Annihilation of the Vice-Captains!? Trap in the Underground Cave
Community Score8.5
Great 3
reviews
First aired: 7/11/2006
Ichigo and the gang regroup at Urahara’s place. In the Soul Society Yamamoto tells Byakuya that his believes they have a traitor in their midst. Meanwhile Rangiku, Hisagi and Kira meet up with Yumichika in front of the Bount hideout. They enter the cave and run into some trouble when Ugaki and his doll Geselle set some traps for them.
89. Rematch?! Ishida vs. Nemu
Community Score8.9
Great 2
reviews
First aired: 7/18/2006
Nemu, the 12th division vice captain, appears in front of Ishida and begins to attack him. After confirming her believe that Ishida lost his powers she asks him if he desires power. Meanwhile Ichigo and the others enter the Bount cave and start to fight against Ugaki’s doll Geselle.
90. Abarai Renji, Soul of Bankai!
Community Score9.2
Superb 5
reviews
First aired: 7/25/2006
Ichigo and Renji continue through the Bount’s cave. As they see Yumichika, they try to save him. But Ugaki and his doll Gesell, attack. Ugaki shows his true doll’s form, and starts to attack. Renji decides to fight alone, because of him seeing Yumichika suffering. He releases his ban-kai, and Ugaki starts to attack chickenly. Ugaki is told to hurry it up, because something is happening to Ishida.
He tries to do his final attack, but Renji does a new move and hurts Gesell. Gesell freaks out and starts attacking randomly. Gesell turns on Ugaki and kills him, and both die. After all that is finished, Ichigo finds the Bounts. Jin wants to test his new powers as the other Bount and Ichinose prepare the gate. Jin tells Ichigo their plan and why they want to go to the Soul Society.
91. Shinigami and Quincy! The Reviving Power!
Community Score9.4
Superb 5
reviews
First aired: 8/1/2006
After knowing Kariya’s real evil plan, Ichigo finally achieves Bankai in the real world. He and Kariya start fighting, but they are interrupted by Ishida’s surprising entrance - along side with the gang (Chad, Inoue, and Rukia). Later on, it becomes clear why Kariya kidnapped Ishida at the beginning. Ishida does something surprising causing the Bounts to pass through the portals to the Soul Society, but he explains why. The episode ends with everyone deciding to follow the Bounts to Soul Society and defeat them there.
92. Enter the World of the Shinigami, Again
Community Score9.1
Superb 1
review
First aired: 8/8/2006
Ichigo and the others go through the Soul Society trying to find the Bount who are causing the shinigami captains some trouble. Later Rukia meets an oppenent she recognizes well.
93. Assault of the Bounts! Chaos in the Gotei 13 Divisions
Community Score9.2
Superb 4
reviews
First aired: 8/15/2006
Rukia ensues in battle with the Bount Yoshi, and her doll Nieder. This battle proves to be difficult without Rukia’s use of her zanpakutô.
94. Hitsugaya’s Resolution! The Moment of Conflict Approaches
Community Score9.2
Superb 2
reviews
First aired: 8/22/2006
Some of the Captains and Vice Captains check out what happened near the Shine of Penitence. They figure out it was well placed bombs. As Jin goes to Kusajishi (79th) district to look for some people to help over take the Soul Society.
Koga and Ichinose help Jin battle people. Meanwhile, back at the Kuchiki mansion, they are healing up Rukia from the last fight. Ichigo, Ririn, Orihime and Claude are there. They ask for Byakuya’s help, he refuses, telling them to go home. They head towards the Shiba’s house, and Kūkaku hears news for Ganju friends. She makes them leave on boars, they get lost. Also Jin and his gang sense a spiritual pressure, and Jin goes out to investigate it because of its strength. He and Byakuya met and exchange words.
95. Byakuya Takes the Field! Dance of the Wind-Splitting Cherry Blossoms
Community Score9.5
Superb 4
reviews
First aired: 9/5/2006
Kariya starts to fight with Byakuya after running into him in the forest. During the fight it seems as if they are evenly matched. Meanwhile Koga recruits more men to the Bount’s cause and Orihime, Chad and Ganju learn of the Bount’s plan.
96. Ichigo - Byakuya - Kariya, Battle of the Three Extremes!
Community Score9.4
Superb 4
reviews
First aired: 9/12/2006
Ichigo, Byakuya and Kariya continue there battle. As they battle they are interrupted by Rantao. Koga comes and saves Kariya. Byakuya leaves to hunt him down. Ishida finds the battle ground, and then Rantao takes Ichigo and Ishida to explain about the Bount.
97. Hitsugaya Moves Out! Cut Down the enemy in the Forest
Community Score8.9
Great 1
review
First aired: 9/19/2006
The battle with the Bount heats up as Hitsugaya attacks.
98. Clash! Zaraki Kenpachi vs. Ichinose Maki
Community Score9.2
Superb 1
review
First aired: 10/4/2006
Just as the fight between Ichinose and the gang (including Ichigo and Captain Hitsugaya) begins, they are suddenly interrupted by someone very powerful. Ichinose finally fights his ultimate battle against Zaraki Kenpachi with all the power he’s got, but after being struck with few reality checks, he’s stuck with death.
99. Shinigami vs. Shinigami! The Uncontrollable Power
Community Score9.0
Superb
First aired: 10/11/2006
The episode starts with Jidanbō (the gate’s guard) being defeated and the rebels along with the Bounts opening the gate to the Soul Society. The Bounts get rid of the rebels. Later, Ichigo and the gang follow. Though injured, Jidanbō opens the gate so the gang could pass through, Inoue stays behind to heal him. Kariya tells Mabashi and Sawatari to create a diversion in Soul Society and confuse the captains so he could start working on his plan. A meeting for the captains is held, and Hitsugaya is releaved from his position for the moment. Mabashi starts creating the diversion, and attacks squads, then he attacks Soifon.
100. Soi Fong Dies? The Last of the Secret Mobile Corps
Community Score9.2
Superb 2
reviews
First aired: 10/18/2006
In this episode, Mabashi uses his doll to control the Shinigami and make them attack others. Captain Unahana tries to heal them but discovers that the only way to save them is by capturing the puppet master (who is Mabashi).
Mabashi poisons Soifon who weakens, and then leaves her to die. Mabashi comes back to torture Soifon more before she dies, but Soifon has a big surprise for him that ends his life.
The episode ends with Sawatari and Mayuri meeting each other and getting ready to fight.
101. Mayuri’s Bankai! Sawatari* Clash of the Demon
Community Score9.0
Superb 4
reviews
First aired: 10/25/2006
Mayuri battles Sawatari and his doll Baura. Mayuri tries to tempt Sawatari into becoming a test subject so he can get all the information on the Bount. Sawatari refuses and at first he seems to have the edge over Mayuri, but Mayuri regains the upper hand. Using his bankai, the battle between two giant demons continues.
102. The Last Quincy! The Exploding Power
Community Score9.2
Superb 1
review
First aired: 11/8/2006
Jin breaks into the bureacy of technology while Ishida begins his battle with the Bount. Why did Jin break in? And who will win the battle between a Quincy and a Bount?
103. Ishida, exceeding the limits to attack!
Community Score9.0
Superb 1
review
First aired: 11/15/2006
Ishida’s battle with Yoshi contiunes and he is still struggling, but Ishida finds one thing that helps him in his battle by accident. Elsewhere in the Soul Society, the 1st, 4th, 7th and 8th division captains have a meeting to discuss how to beat Kariya. They also learn they have less then a day left.
Well Koga and Kariya finally get back together and Koga starts to question Kariya plans. Kariya attacks Koga and thanks him for serving him all this years. Ukitake, finds something about Rantao’s work and Shunsui is now helping him looking up the information. Now Koga healed himself and is going to head somewhere, to hopefully stop Kariya.
104. 10th Division’s Death Struggle! The Release of Hyourinmaru
Community Score9.1
Superb 3
reviews
First aired: 11/22/2006
Hitsugaya and Matsumoto, with the help of the 10th division, are pursuing Koga. Koga easily defeats several 10th division units before finally meeting and fighting captain Hitsugaya. Hitsugaya quickly overpowers Koga’s doll, Dalk, freezing and shattering her. Koga then reveals an axe which he tells Hitsugaya is Dalk’s core. Koga, now armed with Dalk’s core, then proceeds to fight Hitsugaya. Soon, Koga’s body appears to be unable to support the large amount of spirit power he’s been absorbing throughout the fight. Koga manages to launch a final attack on Hitsugaya, and Hitsugaya slashes him in the stomach. Koga, dying, then briefly reveals his motives, "a future without war", and then falls to the ground, where he gets buried in ice left over from the preceding battle.
105. Kariya! Countdown to the Detonation
Community Score9.0
Superb
First aired: 11/29/2006
Hitsugaya starts to rest up at his division base after his battle with Koga. He finds Ichigo and crew trying to heal up Ishida. The 10th division has a party to sooth things out. As Nanao tells Yamamoto more about Jōkaishō and Rantao. Then we learn more about Rantao’s past. Also Rantao tries to stop Kariya from killing her attacks with his wind power.
106. Life and Revenge! Ishida, the Ultimate Choice
Community Score9.2
Superb
First aired: 12/6/2006
Kariya explains the background of his past as a Bount and how the Shinigami betrayed and slaughtered all of his companions. As Kariya begins to attack Rantao, Ishida jumps and fights instead. After some really cool fight scenes, it becomes apparent that Ishida’s battle accessory has reached its limit. Rantao manages to hold Kariya still long enough for Ishida to fire off a powerful blast. Ishida holds back and Kariya lives. Rantao’s reiatsu goes out of control and Ishida absorbs all her spirit particles and fires them off in one shot toward the sky. This causes his accessory to break and Ishida once again loses his powers. Luckily Rantao survives and Ichigo arrives just in time to save the day.
107. The Swung-Down Edge! The Moment of Ruin
Community Score9.0
Superb
First aired: 12/13/2006
As Ishida’s power fails him, Kariya is about to finish him and Rantao off. Ichigo saves them by going bankai and battling Kariya.
As Ishida is taking Rantao away they run into Orihime, Chad and the Mod Souls. Hitsugaya and Matsumoto check up and Rantao tells them more about Jōkaishō. There is 10 more left and it is going to take a lot of kidō to reseal them. All of the captains and high ranked officers in the Gotei 13 are told to seal them right away.
As this happens, Ichinose finally works his way to where Ichigo and Kariya are battling and asks about Koga and the other Bount as he attacks Ichigo. Ichinose tries to talk Kariya about his true goal and what he really wanted. Kariya doesn’t care and attacks Ichinose. Kariya releases his doll Messer and the true battle starts.
108. The Wailing Bount! The Last Clash
Community Score9.2
Superb 1
review
First aired: 12/20/2006
The battle between Ichigo and Kariya contiunes and ends. As the other shinigami’s try to seal the other Jōkaishōs, Ichigo’s friends show up at different times, but try not to cut into Ichigo’s fight. Can Ichigo save the Soul Society or will Kariya’s plans actually go through.
109. Ichigo and Rukia, Thoughts in the Revolving Sky
Community Score9.0
Superb 1
review
First aired: 1/4/2007
The aftermath of the Bount arc. Renji, Rukia and Ichigo started to think about Kariya and his goals, and how it somehow related to theirs lifes.
110. Reopening of the Substitute Business! The Terrifying Transfer Student
Community Score9.2
Superb 5
reviews
First aired: 1/10/2007
Ichigo returns to the real world and is back in school. He meets up with his high school buddies. His shinigami badge goes off and he runs out to slay a Hollow, along with Inoue and Chad. They talk about Ishida’s lost powers and if he can get it back. As they run off a mysterious stranger appears above Ichigo.
Kon starts ranting how he wants out of his plushie form, and the badge goes off so Kon gets Ichigo’s body. Meanwhile Ichigo slays the Hollow and meets Hirako Shinji a Vizard. They talk about a Hollow mask and a zanpakutō.
Meanwhile, elsewhere in the city, Kon is attacked by the Grand Fisher, who’s appearance has changed. Ishida is also being attacked by Menos type Hollow and tries to battle it. Someone shows up and helps Ishida. Who is it and why is he helping Ishida?
111. Shock! The Father’s True Character
Community Score9.2
Superb 7
reviews
First aired: 1/17/2007
Uryū Ishida and Kon are in trouble, being chased by Menos typed powered Hollows. They get help from someone they would have never expected to help them.
Uryū is surprised that his helper was able to finish off two Menos Hollows in only 3 hits.
Kon is surprised who defends him, from the attack of the Grand Fisher and his newly achieved Arrancar powers. An unlikely hero saves the day…
112. The Commencement of War, the Vizards and the Arrancars
Community Score9.1
Superb 3
reviews
First aired: 1/24/2007
Isshin and Urahara talk about an upcoming war, where the Vizards, Arrancars, Soul Society, and the Earth will be in a battle that is upcoming. They all take off, because Ichigo is coming there way.
Hirako is still trying to talk Ichigo into joining the group called Vizards, and isn’t doing a good job, so Sarugaki Hiyori comes to make Hirako do his job, as Chad and Orihime follow him.
113. Prelude to the Apocalypse, the Arrancar Offensive!
Community Score9.0
Superb 3
reviews
First aired: 1/31/2007
Ichigo is depressed and wonders about what Shinji told him about his Inner Hollow. As he is thinking, he is visited by his Inner Hollow who says that he will be coming closer now. Karin also walks in and demands to know what is going on saying that she knows of Ichigo being a Soul Reaper. Meanwhile ion Soul Society, the Development Bureau gets a response telling them that the Arrancar have arrived. In the real world, before Ichigo can address Karin’s concerns, they are interrupted by a heavy reiatsu signalling the arrival of the Arrancar. Ichigo leaves to go face them but Orihime and Chad arrive first. They must now hold out until Ichigo can arrive.
114. Reunion, Ichigo and Rukia
Community Score9.3
Superb 5
reviews
First aired: 2/7/2007
Ichigo runs into trouble fighting Yammy, while Ulquiorra watches the battle. Urahara and Yourichi show up to aid Ichigo and his friends. They get the upper hand, then Ulquiorra decides to leave, because his mission for Aizen is done.
Meanwhile, while everyone is healing, Ichigo gets really depressed because he couldn’t save his friends from injuries. Then a surprise group comes to help him, from the Soul Society. They are there to battle the new threat, The Arrancars.
115. Mission! The Shinigami Who Came
Community Score9.2
Superb 3
reviews
First aired: 2/14/2007
Rukia helps Ichigo over come, his depression, from not being able to help his friends and getting beat up by the Arrancar. Afterwards the Shinigami group that came down to Earth to help the upcoming battle, tell Ichigo what kind of Menos they are battling.
116. The Evil Eye, Aizen Again
Community Score9.2
Superb 1
review
First aired: 2/21/2007
Ulquiorra shows his report to Aizen and his fellow Arrancar by crushing his left eye. When Grimmjow questions why his didn’t kill Ichigo, Ulquiorra explains Aizen’s concerns about Ichigo’s power.
Later, Matsumoto talks to Orihime about why she has been so depressed recently.
117. Rukia’s Battle Begins! The Freezing White Blade
Community Score9.1
Superb 5
reviews
First aired: 2/28/2007
After the Arrancar arrive Ichigo finds Chad being overpowered and asks him to step back. After Rukia learns what he said, she asks him to do the same thing and shows him her true power.
Meanwhile Keigo makes a deal with Ikkaku; After Ikkaku saves him from the Arrancar Keigo will provide him with a place to stay.
118. Ikkaku’s Bankai! The power that breaks everything
Community Score9.3
Superb 4
reviews
First aired: 3/7/2007
Ikkaku continues his fight with the Arrancar. The Arrancar is forced to unshealth his Zanpakutou after Ikkaku hears his boast about having steel skin. Keigo asks why Yumichika doesn’t help, and learns that Ikkaku is having fun fighting. Ikkaku is able to switch hands between scabbard and sword, surprising the Arrancar who thinks he uses simple tactics. Arrancar releases his Zanpukutou, Volcanica, and reveals his name, Edorad Leones (Arrancar Thirteen). Meanwhile, Grimmjow easily cripples Rukia, leaving only Ichigo. Edorad explains that the Arrancar’s zanpakutou is the opposite of the Shinigami’s and allows the Arrancar to reach their true forms. Ikkaku is blown off with a single strike of Volcanica. Yumichika calls Soul Society and requests special freezes around each Shinigami to protect nearby souls, in addition to preparations for Ikkaku’s military funeral. Meanwhile, Ikkaku releases his shikai but is still smashed to the ground by Edorad. Edorad is about to finish of Ikkaku when the Shinigami releases his Bankai, Ryuumon Houzukimaru (Dragon’s Crest, Demon Light). Ikkaku’s Bankai is a strength type that gets stronger as it cuts or gets cut, shown by the dragon that turns red in his center blade.
119. Team Zaraki’s Secret Story! The lucky men
Community Score8.8
Great 3
reviews
First aired: 3/21/2007
Ikkaku thinks back to the day, when he first met Zaraki Kenpachi and lost a sword battle with him. He wanted Zaraki to kill him, but Zaraki let him live so they could fight again another day. He hunts for Zaraki and finds out he is now a captain of the Soul Society.
He and Yumichika, go there and join his squad. Ikkaku then starts training Renji who was just moved from the Aizen’s division for fighting too much. Renji after the events of the Aizen’s betrayal tries to talk Ikkaku in to becoming a captain, but Ikkaku tells him his resolve.
The ending part of the Edorad and Ikkaku battles ends as both fall from the sky. But Edorad has more damage.
120. Hitsugaya scatters! The broken Hyourinmaru
Community Score9.2
Superb 2
reviews
First aired: 3/28/2007
Hitsugaya, Renji, and Matsumoto contiune there battle and are struggling due to the limiters placed on them. Ririn, Cloud, Nova and Ururu try to help Renji, but are beaten down. Ururu gets II-Forte to release, due to her attacks.
Shawlong explains how the Arrancar number system works. And how he thinks HItsugaya’s bankai works. As this is happening Ichigo is not even denting Grimmjaw and is forced to use Bankai. Meanwhile Hitsugaya is having much problems with his opponent who is now in released form. Before things get really bad however, Matsumoto reciveves a call they seem to have been waiting for. The good news: no more limit on their power. The ending scene shows all three of them releasing massive amounts of reiatsu.
121. Clash! The person who protects vs. the person who is hidden
Community Score9.3
Superb 5
reviews
First aired: 4/11/2007
This episode begins where the last left off with Tōshirō, Rangiku, and Renji getting permission to use full force, or basically remove their real world limits on their power levels. Also, Keigo brings home Ikkaku and Yumichika where his sister Mizuho awaits the juice she sent him out to get. A comic situation then ensues. Finally, the situation for Ichigo seems grim in his battle against the Espada classed Arrancar Grimmjow Jaggerjack, who illustates just how wide the power gap is between The Espada and The Numeros ranks among the Arrancar.
122. Vizard! The power of the awakened
Community Score9.4
Superb 5
reviews
First aired: 4/18/2007
The episode begins in Hueco Mundo with Kaname having brought Grimmjow before Aizen due to his disobedience, and Gin’s first appearance in awhile. Also, after the outcome of the battles with the Numeros classed Arrancar, each character reflects on the grim situation. Chad asks Urahara to train him so he can become more powerful, and Ichigo seeks out the Vizard who give him an ultimatum.
123. Ichigo, Complete Hollowification?!
Community Score9.3
Superb 7
reviews
First aired: 4/25/2007
Ichigo and Hiyori face off, but Ichigo has a bit of trouble holding his own. Hiyori urges him to use his Bankai, but he refuses for the fear of the presence of his inner hollow taking over. Hiyori succeeds in drawing it out eventually, however, and Ichigo passes their test of strength to join the Vizard. The Vizard have Ichigo train endurance before teaching him how to subdue his inner hollow, but after acknowledging Ichigo’s already advanced shinigami abilities Shinji takes the training into the next phase. The episode ends with Ichigo in his subconscious world facing off against his inner hollow.
124. Clash! The Black Bankai and the White Bankai
Community Score9.4
Superb 2
reviews
First aired: 5/2/2007
Ichigo continues his inner struggle with his inner Hollow. As the battle continues he sees illusions of past foes defeated who impart him advice to renew his fighting spirit. Also, the Vizard begin taking turns battling against Ichigo’s outer body, which has almost been completely taken over by his Hollow.
125. Urgent Report! Aizen’s Terrifying Plan!
Community Score9.3
Superb 1
review
First aired: 5/9/2007
Ichigo finally regains his resolve to fight after a little blunt truth from Kenpachi, while Ichigo’s outer body has been completely taken over by his Hollow and now battles Love. Before he is able to execute a cero blast, a high-level Hollow ability, Ichigo regains control after having won the fight against his inner Hollow. As the episode ends Aizen’s true target is discovered to be the King’s Key, a duplicate of which can be made only by extracting 100,000 souls from the spirit-enriched Karakura Town.
126. Uryū vs. Ryūken! Clash of the Parent-Child Quincys
Community Score9.1
Superb 1
review
First aired: 5/16/2007
Hitsugaya speaks with Hinamori through the big-screen TV, who apologizes for falsely believing he could have assassinated Captain Aizen. Ichigo endurance trains his Hollow form with Hiyori, and Orihime finds the Vizard hideout and recaps him on Aizen’s plans. Uryū’s strength begins to waver and he does not know how much longer he can hold out against his father’s relentless attacks, believing he might kill him with his next few. In desperation Uryū uses his last silver tube to try and seal his father’s movements and end the training session.
127. Urahara’s Decision, Orihime’s Thoughts
Community Score8.6
Great 4
reviews
First aired: 5/30/2007
Urahara tells Orihime that he doesn’t want her fighting in the upcoming war against Aizen, as her abilities are not built for the frontlines and they will have the fourth squad when it comes to first-aid relief. Hiyori brings Orihime back to the hideout at Hachi’s behest, and he revives Tsubaki for her and also echoes Urahara’s decision because he believes she has not the resolve to fight.
128. The Nightmare Arrancar! Team Hitsugaya moves out
Community Score8.0
Great 2
reviews
First aired: 6/6/2007
Matsumoto investigates a strange tune, only to find a young male plus being attacked by an Arrancar. After Ikkaku easily dispatches the Hollow they interrogate the child regarding the Arrancar that attacked him. As they are about to perform a soul burial, he insists he has something to finish before leaving the real world. The boy is granted a reprieve thanks to Matsumoto, and as he sneaks out at night with her Zanpakuto the Arrancar that they thought to be slain reappears before both the boy and Matsumoto.
129. The Swooping Descent of the Dark Emissary! The Propagation of Malice
Community Score7.5
Good 2
reviews
First aired: 6/13/2007
The mysterious Arrancar has the ability to duplicate itself, and the team must find the original copy which sends messages to its duplicates in order to destroy it. They know it must somehow be connected to the strange tune. Shouta finds his sister, but she runs away back to the park without warning.
130. The Invisible Enemy! Hitsugaya’s Merciless Decision
Community Score8.0
Great 2
reviews
First aired: 6/20/2007
Hitsugaya finds a discovery that helps them in the battle aganist the Arrancar they are battling that it can shapeshift into other souls. And they find out Yui is a clone of the Arrancar. Hitsugaya and group are trying to protect Shōta and figure out a plan to beat the Arrancar.
131. Rangiku’s Tears, the Sorrowful Parting of Brother and Sister
Community Score8.3
Great 3
reviews
First aired: 6/27/2007
Matsumoto tries to get to Shōta as Yui tries to get him absorbed. Yui regains some control just as the psuedo-Arrancar who has been hiding in the shadows for all this time, makes an appearance, ambushing them with more clones and absorbing Yui. Will Matsumoto be able to hold off the Arrancar and protect Shōta long enough for Hitsugaya and the others to arrive and put an end to this monster?
132. Hitsugaya, Karin and Soccer Ball
Community Score8.6
Great 6
reviews
First aired: 7/4/2007
Karin is really upset about Ichigo leaving and accidentally kicks her ball into the street. Hitsugaya stops it from going in the street and Karin goes to her friends to their soccer field. Middle schoolers are using the field and refuse to let them on so they challenge them to a soccer game. While they’re walking back, Karin sees Hitsugaya again and asks for his help.
133. Ikkaku’s Hot-Blooded Kendo Tale
Community Score8.0
Great 5
reviews
First aired: 7/11/2007
Keigo’s sister is the president of student council and challenges another school’s Kendo team to a match. She asks Ikkaku to help her team win because the other school ambushed and injured all of the good team members. He accepts and trains all of the inexperienced freshman to be ready to fight the match. Most of the freshman are injured during training and Ikkaku has to ask his fellow Soul Reapers for help.
134. The Beautiful Patissier, Yumichika!
Community Score5.9
Mediocre 8
reviews
First aired: 7/18/2007
Hanatarō of 4th Squad and Rin of the Technological Development Bureau are sent to the real world on a investigation of the Arrancar. They meet a cake chef who requests their help to fulfill his last wish. Things become complicated however, when a Menos Grande appears to crash the party.
135. Kon is Deceived! Rangiku on the Lookout..
Community Score5.5
Mediocre 5
reviews
First aired: 7/25/2007
A girl is drowning in a river near Rangiku and Kon. Rangiku removes Kon from his regular stuffed animal and throws him into the stuffed animal of the little girl drowning. Kon saves the girl and Rangiku leaves without him. Kon is stuck with the little girl and has to play with her. The little girl explains to him that her parents are no longer together and that her mother works a lot. Kon feels sorry for her and takes her to her old home. Once they arrive a hollow attacks and Kon has to face it in order to protect the little girl.
136. Civil War in Hueco Mondo! Ulquiorra’s death
Community Score9.1
Superb 4
reviews
First aired: 8/8/2007
An Arrancar named Patros is sick of serving Aizen, because he is a shinigami. He takes the Hougyoku and plans on using it to become King himself. Ulquiorra catches him, but Patros has friends and defeats Ulquiorra very easily. Patros goes to the real world and is in a hurry to find Urahara, to see how the Hougyoku works. He asks his friends to hold off Hitsugaya’s gang, and they do. Meanwhile, Patros gets to Urahara’s shop and begins battling Renji, because Urahara is away.
137. The Malicious Battle, Aizen’s Trap
Community Score9.2
Superb 3
reviews
First aired: 8/22/2007
Patros is still battling Renji, while in Hueco mundo Aizen returns to the where the Hougyoku was. Renji activates his bankai and Ririn, Kuroudo and Noba join the fight. But will that be enough to fight against Patros? Meanwhile, Hitsugaya, Matsumoto, Yumichika and Ikkaku are still fighting against the other two arrancars. Who will win and what will Aizen say about the Hougyoku?
138. Hueco Mondo moves again! Hitsugaya vs. Yammy
Community Score9.2
Superb 2
reviews
First aired: 8/29/2007
Everyone is training to achieve stronger power for the upcoming Winter War. Rukia & Orihime are training there powers, Matsumoto & Yumichika are training for bankai, Renji is training to make Chad stronger and Ichigo is training his Vizard powers. In the midst of all this training, a group of Espada power level Arrancars attack the real world. They are Yammy, Luppi, Wonderwice and Grimmjow, which is run by Ulquiorra. They start there attack on Hitsugaya’s group. Meanwhile, Rukia and Orihime try to get to real world. And Ichigo goes looking for Grimmjow. And Urahara goes to the battlefield.
139. Ichigo vs. Grimmjow, the 11-second Battle
Community Score9.6
Superb 5
reviews
First aired: 9/5/2007
Ichigo continues his battle with Grimmjow, with his hollow mask, that is only going to last about 11 seconds. He has the upper hand too, until his mask breaks. Meanwhile, Hitsugaya is fighting Yammy, well Luppi is fighting Yumichika. Luppi gets bored and wants to fight all four and releases, beats Hitsugaya and fights Ikkaku, Matsumoto, and Yumichika at once, as things start to look bad Urahara comes in and saves them. Ulquiorra appears before Orihime and tells him that they she needs to come with him right now or her friends will be killed.
140. Ulquiorra’s Scheme, the Moment when the Sun Sets
Community Score9.7
Superb 4
reviews
First aired: 9/12/2007
After saving Rangiku from death, Urahara commences his fight with Yammy. Luppi continues his battle with the others and Hitsugaya manages to come and help them up. Meanwhile, Ichigo is struggling to fight Grimmjow after losing his mask. Rukia shows up to help but they are no match. All seems lost when help in the form of Hirako appears to help. The conclusion to the battle with the Espada begins!
Guest star: Junichi Suwabe (Grimmjow)
141. Goodbye…, Kurosaki
Community Score8.7
Great 14
reviews
First aired: 9/19/2007
As the Soul Reapers recover from the battle with the Espada and Ichigo lies bandaged and asleep in bed, Orihime has to finish preparations to leave with Ulquiorra. She has 12 hours to get ready and she can only say goodbye to one person. She walks around town as she tries to decide who will be that one person she sees before she leaves them all behind.
142. Strict Order! The Forbidden Rescue of Inoue Orihime
Community Score9.2
Superb 5
reviews
First aired: 9/26/2007
Ichigo wakes up and finds his hand healed. Realizing it was Orihime he is joined by Hitsugaya who tells him that something urgent has happened. Ichigo finds that Orihime has either been kidnapped or killed by an Arrancar. He says no because his hand was healed. Commander Yamamoto says that it means that she joined of her own will and is a traitor. He calls back Hitsugaya’s group to Soul Society to prepare for the battle. Now alone, Ichigo must know find a way to get to Hueco Mundo by himself.
143. Grimmjow’s Revival
Community Score9.2
Superb 3
reviews
First aired: 10/3/2007
With Urahara’s help the gateway is opened and Ichigo begins his journey to Hueco Mundo with Chad and Uryuu. Unbeknownst to Ichigo, they were followed by someone who Ichigo thought had been dealt with. In Hueco Mundo, Orihime is given tasks to demonstrate her power. If she is not able to complete them, then surviving among the Arrancar will not be a very easy task.
Guest star: Junichi Suwabe (Grimmjow)
144. Ishida・Chad, the quickening of a new power
Community Score9.0
Superb 3
reviews
First aired: 10/17/2007
Ichigo. Uryuu and Chad arrive in Hueco Mundo to find themselves in strange building. They are able to survive and avoid most of the traps but they must then find a way out of the building and deal with the guards who are there to get rid of any trespassers who dare to enter. Finally, Chad and Uryuu’s new powers will be tested in a real situation.
145. The Espada Gathers! Aizen’s royal assembly
Community Score9.0
Superb 2
reviews
First aired: 10/24/2007
Chad and Uryuu finish off their opponents and escape into the barren desert of Hueco Mundo. Aizen gathers the Espada together and informs them of the situation. Meanwhile, Ichigo and the others must survive the desert of Hueco Mundo and make it to Aizen’s castle in one piece.
146. The Name is Nell! The appearance of the strange arrancar
Community Score8.9
Great 7
reviews
First aired: 10/31/2007
Ichigo and the others intervene to save a little girl from 3 Hollows only to find that she is really an Arrancar named Nell. After a short episode, they are interrupted by the appearance of a Guardian who blocks their path to the castle. The guardian seems invulnerable to all their attacks until they get a helping hand from some friends.
147. The Forest of Menos! The Search for the Missing Rukia
Community Score9.1
Superb 5
reviews
First aired: 11/7/2007
Lunuganga catches Ichigo and the others by surprise and sucks them underground. They awake to find themselves surrounded by Hollow with Rukia missing. Suddenly, they are joined by a whole group of Menos Grande. Meanwhile, Rukia wakes up and has similar encounters with Hollows. She escapes only to find a couple of Menos herself. A strange figure with a mask appears to save her. Just who is this unknown person who wields a zanpakutou?
148. Ashido, the Shinigami who came from the Past
Community Score9.1
Superb 5
reviews
First aired: 11/14/2007
Nell and her group are captured by a group of Adjuchas and Ichigo sets out to find her with the others. Meanwhile, Rukia sets out to find her friends with Ashido’s help. They are confronted by Adjuchas and Gillian along the way and forced to battle. Ashido’s past is eventually revealed as they travel and Rukia learns about the story behind his mask.
149. Through the Crumbling Forest, a Million Menos
Community Score9.0
Superb 2
reviews
First aired: 11/21/2007
Ichigo, Renji, Uryuu and Chad catch up to the Adjuchas and rescue Nell and her siblings. A battle ensues between their group and the Menos who are led by another Adjuchas. Meanwhile, as Rukia and Ashido head toward Ichigo, their way is blocked by the leader of the Adjuchas, appointed by Aizen himself as a guardian of the Forest. Ashido and the Adjuchas begin fighting and Rukia is able to give a helping hand. Now she must reunite with Ichigo and try to escape the underground Forest.
150. Oath! Back Here Alive Again
Community Score9.0
Superb 4
reviews
First aired: 11/28/2007
Ichigo and the others break into Las Noches successfully. However, they immediately are thrown off course when Nell falls into an old abandoned tunnel and forces the others to go in after her. When they get out, they are then forced to split and each go down separate hallways. Meanwhile, Orihime is taken to see Aizen.
151. The Raging Storm! Encounter with the Dancing Arrancar
Community Score9.0
Superb 3
reviews
First aired: 12/5/2007
Ichigo continues his battle with the Privaron Espada (Fallen Espada) Dordonii. He is struggling with Dordonii’s attacks since he refuses to go Bankai on anyone less than an Espada. However, Dordonii is proving to be a formidable opponent and he has not even released yet. Wanting Ichigo to fight to his fullest, Dordonii releases his zanpakutou Giralda. Can Ichigo possibly win without the power of Bankai?
152. Ichigo Strikes Back! This is my Bankai
Community Score9.3
Superb 4
reviews
First aired: 12/12/2007
Ichigo is pushed to the limit and releases his bankai to protect Nel. Also by the urging of the arrancar he takes on his hollow form. Is it enough to beat such a strong opponent?
153. The Devilish Research! Syazel Aporro’s Plan
Community Score9.5
Superb 3
reviews
First aired: 12/19/2007
The Espada Szayel Aporro sends out the execution unit named "Exequias" to go after Ichigo who should be injured from his battle with Dordonii. Aizen questions him on why he did it and Szayel apologizes saying he wanted to make sure they killed him. Aizen forgives Szayel but also sees through his plot to to further his research. Meanwhile, Uryuu tries to figure out how to beat his opponent, Cirucci Thunderwitch.
154. Rukia and Kaien, the Sorrowful Reunion
Community Score9.5
Superb 6
reviews
First aired: 12/26/2007
Rukia talks with Aaroniero Arruruerie, whose face is that of Kaien Shiba. Aaroniero says that he is Kaien and explains how he got there after Rukia killed him. Aaroniero then asks Rukia if she would offer her life for the man she killed. Rukia wants to accept, but she says she can’t until she rescues Orihime. Aaroniero then says he will forgive her if she kills her friends and brings them to him. Rukia immediately realizes that this is not Kaien and she attacks. However she is at a disadvantage because Aaroniero has Kaien’s memories of her training and fighting skills.
155. Rukia Retaliates! Release the Desperate Kidou
Community Score9.7
Superb 4
reviews
First aired: 1/9/2008
Rukia continues her battle with the 9th Espada, Aaroniero. Rukia is still struggling with Aaroniero because of his resemblance to Kaien, but she finally gets the upper hand when she releases a double kidou spell that reveales Aaroniero’s true face.
156. Ishida & Pesche, the United Attack of Friendship
Community Score9.1
Superb 4
reviews
First aired: 1/16/2008
Ishida and Pesche continue their battle with Cirucci Thunderwitch a Privaron Espada. They manage to gain the upper hand when Pesche uses his technique Infinite Slick, but Cirucci releases her zanpakutou making things much more complicated.
157. Ishida’s Trump Card, Seele Schneider
Community Score9.5
Superb 6
reviews
First aired: 1/23/2008
Ishida continues his fight with Cirucci and reveals a secret weapon, Seele Schneider. Meanwhile, Chad continues his battle and reveals one of his own secrets.
158. Right Arm of the Giant, Left Arm of the Devil
Community Score9.8
Superb 5
reviews
First aired: 1/30/2008
Chad is struggling in his battle with Gantenbainne Mosqueda until his right arm takes it true form. Chad quickly gains the advantage due to his increased speed and strength and he starts to beat Gantenbainne. Backed into a corner, Gantenbainne releases his zanpakutou and Chad replies in kind by releasing his newly powered up left arm. With his full power Chad beats Gantenbainne Mosqueda in one hit. As he walks away from the battlefield, Nnoitra appears.
159. Sado Yasutora dies! Orihime’s Tears
Community Score8.9
Great 7
reviews
First aired: 2/6/2008
Chad realizes Noitora’s fearsome strength too late and he falls. The others sense it including Orihime but they are all powerless to do anything about it. Meanwhile, the 8th Espada, Szayel Aporro Grantz appears before Renji and Dondochakka.
160. Testament - Your Heart is Right Here…
Community Score9.3
Superb 5
reviews
First aired: 2/13/2008
Rukia continues her fight with the 9th Espada, Aaroniero Arruruerie. She still has mixed feelings about fighting him and she is struck by his trident. As she lies on the tip of his weapon, barely conscious, she goes through a series of flashbacks of her time with Kaien. Her memories revive her with only enough time for one final desperate attack.
161. The Cruel Arrancar, Ulquiorra’s Provocation
Community Score9.4
Superb 6
reviews
First aired: 2/20/2008
Everyone on the Arrancar side, sees Rukia’s and Aaroniero’s death. Meanwhile, Renji continues his fight with Szayel Aporro, who was Ilfort’s brother, and Szayel is easily winning, since he made the room to block Renji’s bankai.
Ichigo senses Rukia spiritual power drop and Ulquiorra comes in when he notices. Ulquiorra is trying to provoke Ichigo into fighting him, and gets what he wants when he tells Ichigo that he forced Orihime into Hueco Mundo.
162. Szayel Aporro Laughs, the Net Trapping Renji is Complete
Community Score9.8
Superb 5
reviews
First aired: 2/27/2008
Renji continues his battle with Szayel Aporro while Ichigo faces off against Ulquiorra. Not knowing Ulquiorra’s rank and strength, Ichigo wastes no time and he quickly goes into his Hollow form to battle. Ulquiorra reveals a deadly secret which shocks Ichigo and the tables turn. Can Ichigo defeat Ulquiorra and save Orihime?
163. Shinigami and Quincy, the Battle with Madness
Community Score9.6
Superb 4
reviews
First aired: 3/5/2008
Loly and Menoly continue to mistreat Orihime and Loly is about to finish her off when the wall shatters and who should enter but Grimmjow. Meanwhile, Uryuu takes up the battle against the Fraccion of Szayel when his initial strike has no effect whatsoever on the Espada. Renji might be able to lend a helping hand but can the two hope to defeat Szayel when he can predict their every move?
164. Ishida’s Strategy, the 20-second Offense and Defense
Community Score9.6
Superb 4
reviews
First aired: 3/12/2008
Uryuu and Renji continue fighting against Szayel and with Renji’s help, Uryuu pulls out a secret weapon to use against Szayel. The attack seems to be a success at first but Szayel has his own secret technique. Meanwhile, Grimmjow appears before Nel with Orihime in tow. What does Grimmjow have planned? Will Ulquiorra have something to say about it?
165. The Murderous Intent Boils! The Joyful Grimmjow
Community Score9.3
Superb 4
reviews
First aired: 3/19/2008
Uryuu and Renji recover from their battle with Szayel Aporro while Orihime continues to heal Ichigo’s wounds. Ulquiorra appears and questions Grimmjow about his intentions. They get into a fight but Grimmjow manages to seal Ulquiorra in another dimension. Now free to fight the fully restored Ichigo, the two draw their swords attack. Using a massive blast, Grimmjow forces Ichigo to pull out his Hollow mask and the battle begins for real.
166. Desperate Effort VS Desperate Effort! The Hollowized Ichigo
Community Score9.8
Superb 11
reviews
First aired: 4/9/2008
Ichigo pulls out his Hollow mask and Grimmjow releases his sword, Pantera. With both in their most powerful forms, the battle begins in earnest again. The fight is intense with both sides exchanging strong blows. As Ichigo’s mask breaks apart bit by bit, Nel urges a frightened Orihime to cheer for Ichigo since he is doing it for her.
167. The Moment of Conclusion, the End of Grimmjow
Community Score9.3
Superb 6
reviews
First aired: 4/16/2008
Grimmjow’s past and his ascension to Adjuchas, along with his meeting of Shawlong and the others is revealed, as the battle with Ichigo continues. Grimmjow pulls out his final strongest technique, Desgarrón and he prepares to end the fight. Ichigo is not willing to give in either and they clash as the battle finally ends.
168. The New Captain Appears! His name is Shusuke Amagai
Community Score8.2
Great 5
reviews
First aired: 4/23/2008
A new captain is signed on to take over command of the 3rd Squad. The new captain is named Shuusuke Amagai. With him he brings one of his former subordinates a man named Kifune who he appoints as 3rd Seat. Though Kira tries to ease the tension, the 3rd Squad members do not trust him and feel that they do not need a captain. How can Kira get them to trust the newcomers?
169. New Development, the Dangerous Transfer Student Appears!
Community Score8.0
Great 1
review
First aired: 5/7/2008
While fighting Hollows, Ichigo meets a strange young girl who is then whisked away by her two shinigami attendants. While Rukia searches for any record of the two shinigami, Kon notices some people moving in to the house next to the Kurosaki’s. After going out to meet their new neighbors, Rukia and Ichigo discover their are none other then the odd trio from before.
170. Desperate Struggle Under The Moonlit Night, The Mysterious Assassin and Zanpakuto
Community Score8.1
Great
First aired: 5/14/2008
Lurichiyo`s group is attacked in the middle of the night by an assasin and it`s up to Ichigo to defeat him. After the death of the assasin everyone is told that Lurichiyo is the heir to one of The Four Noble Houses. That is why Komui, the one that is trying to take over Lurichiyo`s clan, is sending his best assasin`s after them.
171. Kenryu, the Profusion of Blooming Crimson Flowers
Community Score8.7
Great
First aired: 5/21/2008
Ichigo is trying to teach Lurichiyo about the real world. During dinner at Ichigo`s house Lurichiyo get`s angry at Kenryuu and Enryuu for always hiding things from her. After running away from them she meets with Orihime and are attacked by another assassin.
172. Kibune Goes To War! The Violent Wind That Rages
First aired: 5/28/2008
173. The Appearance Of The Great Evil! The Darkness In The House Of Kasumioji
First aired: 6/4/2008
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episode guide source:
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you said that you only watched bleach until episode 25… hmmm i suggest you should watch it till episode 65. I’m a bleach addict… if you want i could give a site for bleach episodes that are english dubbed its much nicer to watch if its english dubbed rather than english subbed. i love this anime too bad i only have limited resources… even in veoh its not complete… but ive seen the move of bleach memories of nobody… and planing but cannot seem to find the site for bleach the movie 2… diamonddust rebellion. m/ _ _ m/
Comment by Scythelike — June 23, 2008 @ 12:20 pm