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For as long as he can remember, Ichigo Kurosaki has been able to see ghosts. But when he meets Rukia, a Soul Reaper who battles evil spirits known as Hollows, he finds his life is changed forever. Now, with a newfound wealth of spiritual energy, Ichigo discovers his true calling: to protect the living and the dead from evil.
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- Ichimaru Gin's Temptation, Resolution Shattered
E53Ichimaru Gin's Temptation, Resolution ShatteredAs Rukia Kuchiki is being lead to her execution, she is stopped by the ever-devious Gin Ichimaru. Just when Rukia has prepared herself for death, her concentration is broken by Gin's offer to let her live.. - Reality of the Despair, the Assassin's Dagger is Swung
E60Reality of the Despair, the Assassin's Dagger is SwungCentral 46 is the highest judicial body in the Soul Society. After breaking into Central 46, Captain Hitsugaya and Vice-Captain Matsumoto discover that the forty Sages and six Judges were slaughtered days earlier. - Earth-Shattering Event at 11th Squad! The Shinigami Who Rises Again
E75Earth-Shattering Event at 11th Squad! The Shinigami Who Rises Again12th Division Captain Mayuri Kurotsuchi informs the Gotei 13 of his missing data on the Bount while Ichigo Kurosaki and his friends break into the Bount Mansion to save Uryū Ishida. - Shocking Revelations for the 13 Divisions!! The Truth Buried in History
E78Shocking Revelations for the 13 Divisions!! The Truth Buried in HistoryUryū Ishida tries to understand more about Yoshino Sōma as Ichigo Kurosaki spars with 6th Division Lieutenant Renji Abarai and Ganju Shiba in order to regain his fighting spirit. - Assault from a Formidable Enemy! A Tiny Final Line of Defense?!
E80Assault from a Formidable Enemy! A Tiny Final Line of Defense?!At Kisuke Urahara's request, Ririn, Kurōdo, and Noba prepare anti-Bount traps around the Kurosaki Clinic, but are angered when Ichigo Kurosaki brushes them off as pointless and unhelpful. - Invasion of the Shinigami World, Again
E92Invasion of the Shinigami World, AgainKariya and other Bounts arrive in the Soul Society and find themselves in a fight with Soul Reapers--Lieutenant Omaeda of Squad 2 and Lieutenant Iba of Squad 7. With the abundance of reishi in the Soul Society, the Bounts are able to absorb them quickly, giving them power. - Hitsugaya's Decision! The Clash Approaches
E94Hitsugaya's Decision! The Clash ApproachesHitsugaya and the others investigate the Senzaikyu, which was destroyed by Jin Kariya and his group. Meanwhile, Rukia, who was injured in a fight with Yoshi, is transferred and treated in the Kuchiki house. Ichigo follows her there and asks Byakuya to fight with him against the Bounts. - Byakuya Takes the Field! Dance of the Wind-Splitting Cherry Blossoms
E95Byakuya Takes the Field! Dance of the Wind-Splitting Cherry BlossomsByakuya and Kariya start fighting in a forest in Kusajishi. Kariya attacks Byakuya, who silently thrusts his sword at Kariya. During the close battle, Byakuya finally releases his zanpakuto, but Kariya's invisible Dolls bounce the Senbonzakura back. - Ichigo, Byakuya, Kariya, The Battle of the Three Extremes!
E96Ichigo, Byakuya, Kariya, The Battle of the Three Extremes!Ichigo rushes to the site where Byakuya and Kariya are fighting and releases his Bankai upon Kariya. Byakuya also releases his Bankai to attack Kariya, but Ichigo and Byakuya are not in sync and can't harm Kariya. - Hitsugaya Strikes! Slice the Enemy in the Middle of the Forest
E97Hitsugaya Strikes! Slice the Enemy in the Middle of the ForestHitsugaya learns that the Bounts have gathered mobs, so he goes to the forest in Kusajishi with Rangiku and Renji and starts investigating. Meanwhile, buildings in the Seireitei that were destroyed by Ichinose are being restored. - Mayuri's Bankai!! Sawatari: Clash of the Demon
E101Mayuri's Bankai!! Sawatari: Clash of the DemonSawatari enters the Seireitei and sees Mayuri Kurotsuchi, the captain of Squad 12. Mayuri proposes that he become a guinea pig for an experiment, but Sawatari refuses and attacks Mayuri using the Doll Baura. - Ishida, Exceeding the Limits to Attack!
E103Ishida, Exceeding the Limits to Attack!Uryu is severely injured by Nieder's attack but tries desperately to counterattack, though his bow seems to have run out of power. Yoshi thoroughly revels in the fight in the Soul Society because she can do whatever she wants. - Kariya! Countdown to the Detonation
E105Kariya! Countdown to the DetonationCaptain Hitsugaya has defeated Koga, leaving Jin Kariya as the last surviving Bount. When Hitsugaya returns to the Squad Ten barracks, he finds that Ichigo and his friends have made themselves at home while Uryu recovers from his fight with Yoshi. - Life and Revenge! Ishida, the Ultimate Choice
E106Life and Revenge! Ishida, the Ultimate ChoiceDuring the battle between Jin Kariya and Rantao, Karyia learns the origin of his powers. Rantao pleads with Kariya to use the Jokai Crest to save the Bounts and he is forced to remember his lifetime of oppression and his reasons to destroy the Soul Society. - Ichigo and Rukia, Thoughts in the Revolving Around Heaven
E109Ichigo and Rukia, Thoughts in the Revolving Around HeavenIt has been a few days since Jin Kariya was defeated, and all of the Jokai Crests have been sealed away. Ichigo and his friends rest until the Senkaimon is prepared so that they can return to the World of the Living. - Reopening of the Substitute Business! The Terrifying Transfer Student
E110Reopening of the Substitute Business! The Terrifying Transfer StudentIt's back to high school and Hollow slaying for Ichigo Kurosaki, who is now officially recognized as a Substitute Soul Reaper by the Soul Society. On the day he returns to Karakura First High School, Ichigo meets an unusual new student named Shinji Hirako. - Prelude to the Apocalypse, The Arrancar's Offensive
E113Prelude to the Apocalypse, The Arrancar's OffensiveIchigo senses that the hollow within him is getting stronger and fears that he'll be swallowed whole in his current state. Meanwhile, the Soul Society's Department of Research and Development detects large amounts of spiritual pressure headed toward Karakura Town. - Rukia's Battle Commences! The Freezing White Blade
E117Rukia's Battle Commences! The Freezing White BladeThe Arrancar, Grimmjow, has entered the World of the Living and he has brought a group of minions from Hueco Mundo with him. The Arrancars' goal is to kill anyone who possesses the slightest amount of spiritual pressure. - Uryū vs. Ryūken! Clash of the Parent-Child Quincys
E126Uryū vs. Ryūken! Clash of the Parent-Child QuincysSosuke Aizen's ultimate goal of killing the Soul King has been revealed. The Soul Society has learned that in order to gain access to the Royal Family's palace, Aizen will need a key known as the Ouken. - The Nightmare Arrancar! Team Hitsugaya Moves Out
E128The Nightmare Arrancar! Team Hitsugaya Moves OutCaptain Hitsugaya's advance troops remain in Karakura Town to prepare for the showdown with Sosuke Aizen. Rangiku is fascinated by life in the world of the living, and she finds it impossible to devote her time to training. - The Swooping Descent of the Dark Emissary! The Propagation of Malice
E129The Swooping Descent of the Dark Emissary! The Propagation of MaliceRangiku saves a young soul named Shota from being attacked by a Mock Arrancar. Believing this to be Aizen's doing, Captain Hitsugaya decides to hold off on Shota's soul burial to further investigate the situation. - Strict Order! The Forbidden Rescue of Orihime Inoue
E142Strict Order! The Forbidden Rescue of Orihime InoueIchigo awakens to realize that the serious injuries he received from Grimmjow's attack have completely healed. He senses that Orihime came to his room from the traces of Spiritual Pressure that she left behind. - The New Captain Appears! His Name Is Shūsuke Amagai
E168The New Captain Appears! His Name Is Shūsuke AmagaiA new captain joins Squad Three, taking the place of the rebel Gin Ichimaru. His name is Shusuke Amagai. Shusuke is an unknown captain who was away on a long-term assignment and has only recently returned to the Seireitei. - New Development, the Dangerous Transfer Student Appears!
E169New Development, the Dangerous Transfer Student Appears!In the middle of the night, a strange Senkaimon opens in Karakura Town, and a mysterious team of three arrives in the World of the Living. That morning, when Ichigo and Rukia go to school, they get word of a Hollow sighting. - Desperate Struggle Under the Moonlit Night, the Mysterious Assassin and Zanpakutō
E170Desperate Struggle Under the Moonlit Night, the Mysterious Assassin and ZanpakutōA mysterious team of three transfers into Ichigo's class. Their names are Rurichiyo Kasumiohji, Kenryu, and Enryu. Rurichiyo acts like a princess, and Kenryu and Enryu obsessively guard her surroundings. Ichigo is clearly suspicious of the three of them, but the rest of his classmates welcome them without question. - Kibune Goes to War! The Violent Wind that Rages
E172Kibune Goes to War! The Violent Wind that RagesSince welcoming Shusuke Amagai as the new captain, Squad Three has been hard at work. But the duties Shusuke assigns them are tasks that one couldn't imagine a Soul Reaper doing. Izuru Kira senses the dissatisfaction of the squad members, and as Lieutenant, he decides to advise the new captain. - The Appearance of the Great Evil! The Darkness in the House of Kasumiōji
E173The Appearance of the Great Evil! The Darkness in the House of KasumiōjiOne morning, Rurichiyo suddenly disappears. Kenryu finds some indication that leads him to believe that she used the Kasumiohji Clan's private Senkaimon to return to the Soul Society. He heads back to the Soul Society along with Ichigo and Rukia to look for Rurichiyo. - Break the Mirror's Boundary! Ichigo's Captivity
E174Break the Mirror's Boundary! Ichigo's CaptivityIchigo returns to the World of the Living, and he draws up a countermeasure at Kisuke Urahara's shop. According to Kisuke, there is a shortage of a kind of Reishi that is used as a raw material for merchandise at the shop. He says it is not a natural phenomenon, but that it is highly likely that someone is behind it all. - The Revenging Assassin, Ichigo is Targeted
E175The Revenging Assassin, Ichigo is TargetedHanza Nukui, the leader of Gyokaku Kumoi's assassins, has misjudged the power of Ichigo and his friends, and has failed to assassinate Rurichiyo. He forms a unit of assassins, armed with powerful Bakkouto swords, and prepares to go back to the World of the Living. - Mystery! The Sword-Consuming Assassin
E176Mystery! The Sword-Consuming AssassinHanza Nukui and his team of assassins, armed with Bakkoutos, arrive in the World of the Living, and they challenge Ichigo and the others to fight. When Ichigo and Hanza take off to fight one on one, a creepy assassin, Jinnai Douko, appears before Rurichiyo, wielding a Bakkouto. - The Nightmare Which is Shown, Ichigo's Inside the Mirror
E178The Nightmare Which is Shown, Ichigo's Inside the MirrorHanza Nukui uses his Bakkouto, Saiga's weak point, to act as a trap for Ichigo. Ichigo ends up getting caught in Hanza's scheme, an expanse of mirrors. The mirrors take the memories of the captive and turn them into nightmares. - Confrontation!? Amagai vs. Gotei 13
E179Confrontation!? Amagai vs. Gotei 13At a captain's meeting in the Soul Society, Shusuke Amagai proposes to the Thirteen Court Guard Squads that they train directly with the squads. But Kenpachi Zaraki and Mayuri Kurotsuchi speak out against the idea, and the captains object due to their lack of interest. - The 2nd Division Sorties! Ichigo is Surrounded
E181The 2nd Division Sorties! Ichigo is SurroundedRurichiyo has gone back to the Soul Society to take back control of the Kasumiohji Clan. Ichigo, Rukia, Kenryu, and Enryu follow her through the Senkaimon, and they barge in on Rurichiyo and Shu's wedding at the Kasumiohji palace. However, the Soul Reapers of Squad Two, led by Soi Fon, are waiting for them there. - Amagai's True Strength, the Released Zanpakuto!
E182Amagai's True Strength, the Released Zanpakuto!Ichigo and Rukia are being chased down by the Thirteen Court Guard Squads after sabotaging Rurichiyo and Shu's wedding and taking Shu hostage. The Soul Reapers, led by Squads Two and Three, put out an intense search effort, but when dawn comes they still haven't found Ichigo and Rukia. - The Darkness Which Moves! Kibune's True Colors
E183The Darkness Which Moves! Kibune's True ColorsAfter Shu Kannogi tearfully tells Shusuke Amagai how he feels, Shusuke loses his feelings of ill will towards Ichigo and instead decides to help in their search for Rurichiyo. Ichigo worries that this would be considered an act of betrayal to the Thirteen Court Guard Squads on Shusuke's part. - Kira and Kibune, Offense and Defense of the 3rd Division
E184Kira and Kibune, Offense and Defense of the 3rd DivisionThe Soul Reapers stop chasing after Ichigo for the time being and focus on restoring order in the Seireitei. In the midst of it all, Jushiro Ukitake and Shunsui Kyoraku begin to question why Genryusai doesn't enter the Kasumiohji Clan's grounds. In the meantime, Ichigo and Shusuke rush to the Third Squad's barracks at Izuru's notification. - Ice and Flame! Fierce Fight of Amagai vs. Hitsugaya
E185Ice and Flame! Fierce Fight of Amagai vs. HitsugayaThe intense battle between Izuru Kira and Makoto Kibune continues at Squad Three's training facility. Makoto, who was tired of not being taken seriously despite possessing an overwhelming amount of Spiritual Pressure, took part in the Kasumiohji Clan's conspiracy in order to become the best Soul Reaper. - Sortie Orders! Suppress the House of Kasumiōji
E186Sortie Orders! Suppress the House of KasumiōjiAt the Head Captain's command, all the Soul Reapers of the Thirteen Court Guard Squads break into the Kasumiohji Clan's palace at once. The Kasumiohji Clan is a special aristocratic family who make the swords presented to the royal family. They are exempt from the law, and the Soul Reapers cannot do anything about that. - Ichigo Rages! The Assassin's Secret
E187Ichigo Rages! The Assassin's SecretThe battle at the Kasumiohji Clan's palace between the Thirteen Court Guard Squads and the Kasumiohji Clan's assassins continues. Against the Soul Reapers, the assassins use Bakkoutos, which forcibly emit more power than the wielder himself can actually produce. - Duel! Amagai vs. Ichigo
E188Duel! Amagai vs. IchigoThe chaos in the Kasumiohji Clan was all a scheme formulated by Shusuke Amagai. Shusuke joined the Thirteen Court Guard Squads in order to avenge his father's death at the hands of Head Captain Yamamoto. For years, Shusuke has been seeking an opportunity to kill him. - The Frightening Banquet, Szayelaporro Theater
E191The Frightening Banquet, Szayelaporro TheaterUryu and Renji thought they had escaped, but they find themselves back at Szayelaporro's palace. There, Szayelaporro, dressed in something new, shows up with a daring smirk on his face. His palace has been built exactly as he wishes. - Irresistible, Puppet Show of Terror
E193Irresistible, Puppet Show of TerrorUryu and Renji continue fighting their clones. But no matter how many times they beat them, the clones turn back into liquid, multiply, and revive. The two of them expect a futile fight against these clones that keep increasing in number, but then, Uryu finds a slight difference between them and the clones. - The Ultimate Union! Pesche's Seriousness
E195The Ultimate Union! Pesche's SeriousnessNelliel Tu Odelschwanck returns to her child form, leaving Ichigo Kurosaki in the hands of Tesra Lindocruz. Szayelaporro Granz is seemingly impervious to attack, Zommari Rureaux is about to finish off Rukia Kuchiki, whilst the Exequias plan to execute Yasutora Sado. - The Two Scientists, Mayuri's Trap
E198The Two Scientists, Mayuri's TrapZommari's technique, "Amor," takes control over anything its eyes gaze upon. He uses this power to control Rukia's body and use her as a shield. This angers Byakuya, and he releases his Bankai, Gokei Senbonzakura Kageyoshi, destroying Aaroniero's palace. - Holy Birth, The Resurrected Szayel Aporro
E199Holy Birth, The Resurrected Szayel AporroSzayelaporro is exasperated when his powers don't work at all against Mayuri Kurotsuchi, and he ends up being enveloped by Mayuri's Konjiki Ashisogijizo. Just then, something happens to Nemu, who was being held hostage. - Fierce Fighting Conclusion! Who's the Strongest?
E202Fierce Fighting Conclusion! Who's the Strongest?When Kenpachi's eye patch comes off, releasing his Spiritual Pressure and true strength, Nnoitora invokes his sword attack, Santa Teresa. Ichigo and the others are surprised by the six-armed monstrous figure. - Karakura Town Gathers! Aizen Versus the Soul Reapers
E203Karakura Town Gathers! Aizen Versus the Soul ReapersNnoitora has never shown any mercy to his opponents, and he has always finished them off. Nnoitora's reason for fighting has always been purely to fight. He has been fighting and becoming stronger, hoping to someday die in battle. - Ichigo's Seppuku Persuasion Strategy ☆
E204Ichigo's Seppuku Persuasion Strategy ☆After ending the battle against Shusuke Amagai, the noble Kasumiohji Clan tries to restore peace. But one day, Rurichiyo Kasumiohji, who supposedly became the head of the family, goes off to the World of the Living by herself after getting in a fight with Kenryu. - The Past Chapter Begins! The Truth from 110 Years Ago
E206The Past Chapter Begins! The Truth from 110 Years AgoIn the Soul Society 110 years ago, the Thirteen Court Guard Squads are made up of unfamiliar faces. The captain of Squad Five is the masked Visored, Shinji Hirako who currently resides in the World of the Living. - Hiyori Dies? The Beginning of Tragedy
E210Hiyori Dies? The Beginning of TragedyKensei Muguruma's and Mashiro Kuna's Spiritual Pressure disappears. The Seireitei deems this a dire situation. Kisuke Urahara, who sent Hiyori to Squad Nine, volunteers to go to the scene of their disappearance, as he is worried that she has yet to return. - Karakuraizer's Last Day
E214Karakuraizer's Last DayKisuke Urahara has forced Kon to transform into Konso Cop Karakurizer. As Karakurizer, Kon has some powerful allies: Don Kanonji, who has taken on the form of Karakurizer Spirit, Tatsuki as Karakurizer Beast, Chizuru as Karakurizer Erotic, Keigo as Karakurizer Delicate, and Ururu as Karakurizer Tiny Devil. - Defend Karakura Town! Entire Appearance of the Shinigami
E215Defend Karakura Town! Entire Appearance of the ShinigamiSosuke Aizen brings Kaname Tosen, Gin Ichimaru, and the Espadas Stark, Barragan, and Halibel to the World of the Living on a mission to destroy Karakura Town. The Espadas stand before the Thirteen Court Guard Squads. - Ikkaku Falls! The Shinigami's Crisis
E220Ikkaku Falls! The Shinigami's CrisisShuhei, Izuru, Yumichika, and Ikkaku fight to guard the four pillars used to switch the real Karakura Town with a fake one. Despite their efforts, one of the pillars is destroyed by the Fracción Poww, and the real Karakura Town begins to slowly return to the World of the Living. - The Full Showdown! Soul Reapers vs. Espada
E221The Full Showdown! Soul Reapers vs. EspadaThe Soul Reapers succeed in defending the four pillars from being destroyed, preventing the real Karakura Town from returning to the World of the Living. Feeling responsible for this turn of events, Fracciónes Ggio and Nirgge promise Barragan that they will take care of the Soul Reapers. - The Most Evil Tag!? Suì-Fēng & Ōmaeda
E222The Most Evil Tag!? Suì-Fēng & ŌmaedaSoi Fon and Marechiyo Omaeda are to take on Ggio and Nirgge. Soi Fon confidently goes after Ggio, but Ggio puts up a good fight. Ggio restrains Soi Fon with one of his attacks and releases his Tigre Estoque. Meanwhile, Omaeda is struggling in his fight against Nirgge. - A Miraculous Body! Ggio Releases
E223A Miraculous Body! Ggio ReleasesGgio, who released his Hollow power, is overpowering Soi Fon. Marechiyo Omaeda realizes that Soi Fon is in a dire situation and comes to help her. But Soi Fon says that it would be a disgrace for her to accept his help, and she continues to fight Ggio alone. - Fierce Fighting Concludes? Towards a New Battle!
E226Fierce Fighting Concludes? Towards a New Battle!Captain-Commander Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto effortlessly finishes Ayon and Harribel's Fracción. Starrk reveals himself to be the Primera Espada. Rukia Kuchiki fights Rudbornn as Ichigo Kurosaki struggles against Ulquiorra Cifer. - A New Enemy! The Materialization of Zanpakutō
E230A New Enemy! The Materialization of ZanpakutōA mysterious man who calls himself "Muramasa" appears in the Seireitei to declare war against the Soul Reapers. Using his powers, Muramasa gives physical form to the Zanpakuto and liberates them from the captains and lieutenants of the 13 Court Guard Squads. - Byakuya, Disappearing with the Cherry Blossoms
E231Byakuya, Disappearing with the Cherry BlossomsHaving sustained severe injuries in battle, Rukia escapes to the World of the Living and is saved by Ichigo. A mysterious woman then arrives through the Senkaimon and proceeds to attack the two using the same Zanpakuto as Rukia. - Friendship? Hatred? Haineko & Tobiume
E238Friendship? Hatred? Haineko & Tobiume10th Division Lieutenant Rangiku Matsumoto and 5th Division Lieutenant Momo Hinamori battle their Zanpakutō Spirits, and 10th Division Captain Tōshirō Hitsugaya tells Hyōrinmaru what his name is while Muramasa limps through the Forest of Menos. - The Awakening Hyōrinmaru! Hitsugaya's Fierce Fight
E239The Awakening Hyōrinmaru! Hitsugaya's Fierce FightAs 5th Division Lieutenant Momo Hinamori and 10th Division Lieutenant Rangiku Matsumoto conclude their battle, 10th Division Captain Tōshirō Hitsugaya tries to convince Hyōrinmaru he is his master, but the Zanpakutō Spirit does not believe it. - For the Sake of Pride! Byakuya vs. Renji
E241For the Sake of Pride! Byakuya vs. RenjiThe Thirteen Court Guard Squads, particularly Renji and Rukia, are shocked by the news of Byakuya now supposedly working with Muramasa. Meanwhile, inside Muramasa's hideout, the Zanpakuto cannot hide their discomfort over having Byakuya join them. - The Long Awaited... Kenpachi Appears!
E244The Long Awaited... Kenpachi Appears!11th Division Captain Kenpachi Zaraki arrives and defeats Wabisuke before moving on to 6th Division Captain Byakuya Kuchiki. Meanwhile, 11th Division 5th Seat Yumichika Ayasegawa defeats his manifested Zanpakutō Spirit, Ruri'iro Kujaku. - Pursue Byakuya! The Confused Gotei Divisions
E245Pursue Byakuya! The Confused Gotei DivisionsAs 11th Division Captain Kenpachi Zaraki and 6th Division Byakuya Kuchiki fight, 11th Division Lieutenant Yachiru Kusajishi chases Ashisogi Jizō before 12th Division Captain Mayuri Kurotsuchi forces his Zanpakutō Spirit to self-destruct and tells others to not interfere. Muramasa takes Byakuya to see Captain-Commander Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto, who is inside of a barrier guarded by a dark-haired woman, two white-haired boys, and a cloaked figure. - Special Mission! Rescue Captain Commander Yamamoto!
E246Special Mission! Rescue Captain Commander Yamamoto!A group of Shinigami attempt to rescue Captain-Commander Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto, but they are held back by several Zanpakutō Spirits. Meanwhile, Ichigo Kurosaki arrives at the barrier surrounding Yamamoto and prepares to destroy it. - Deceived Shinigami! The World Collapse Crisis
E247Deceived Shinigami! The World Collapse CrisisAs Yoruichi Shihōin, 8th Division Captain Shunsui Kyōraku, 11th Division Captain Jūshirō Ukitake, and 11th Division Captain Kenpachi Zaraki continue to fight against the Zanpakutō Spirits, Ichigo Kurosaki frees Captain-Commander Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto, only to learn this was all part of Muramasa's plan. - Senbonzakura's Bankai! Offense and Defense of the Living World
E249Senbonzakura's Bankai! Offense and Defense of the Living WorldUryu, Chad, and Orihime confront Muramasa who has entered the World of the Living. Using teamwork, Uryu and Chad at first appear to gain the upper hand in battle, when Senbonzakura appears to assist Muramasa. - That Man, for the Sake of the Kuchiki
E250That Man, for the Sake of the KuchikiCenturies ago, Ginrei Kuchiki, Byakuya Kuchiki's grandfather, and his son-in-law Koga Kuchiki were assigned to bring down the rebel forces threatening the Seireitei. With his Zanpakuto Muramasa's power, Koga wipes out the renegade Soul Reapers one after another, and soon his strength becomes known throughout the Soul Society. Yet Koga himself was frustrated by the fact that his father-in-law Ginrei did not seem to acknowledge his accomplishments. - Muramasa's True Identity Revealed
E253Muramasa's True Identity Revealed6th Division Captain Byakuya Kuchiki defeats Kōga Kuchiki as Muramasa loses control and transforms into a Hollow version of himself. As Ichigo Kurosaki battles Muramasa, several Shinigami and their Zanpakutō Spirits arrive to help. - Byakuya and Renji, the 6th Division Returns
E254Byakuya and Renji, the 6th Division ReturnsUryu and the others attempt to save Ichigo, who has been engulfed by Muramasa, but with little success. Meanwhile, the Soul Reapers of the Thirteen Court Guard Squads team up with their own Zanpakuto to fight the Hollows that have appeared in the World of the Living. - Final Chapter - Zanpakutō The Alternate Tale
E255Final Chapter - Zanpakutō The Alternate TaleInside Muramasa's mind, Ichigo clashes blades with Muramasa. As Muramasa's body and mind reach their limits, he begins to transform into a Hollow. With little time remaining, Ichigo and Muramasa decide to settle their score once and for all. - The Angered Byakuya! The Collapse of the Kuchiki House
E256The Angered Byakuya! The Collapse of the Kuchiki HouseWith the defeat of Muramasa, peace has returned to the Soul Society. Renji, Rukia, and the other Soul Reapers are having a good time at the Kuchiki mansion's party, when the place is suddenly attacked by two unknown beings. Having left her Zanpakuto behind, Rukia falls into danger when, to her surprise, the manifested Sodenoshirayuki comes to her rescue. - Stray Snake, Tortured Monkey
E258Stray Snake, Tortured MonkeyRenji and Zabimaru (Monkey and Snake) come to the World of the Living to go after a Sword Beast. However, Snake is too distracted by his surroundings, and as a result lets the Sword Beast escape. After being scolded by Renji and Monkey, a frustrated Snake decides he wants to be his own man and runs off. - Terror! The Monster That Lurks Underground
E259Terror! The Monster That Lurks UndergroundIsane and Hanataro are troubled by the recent reports of someone stealing food from the Squad Four barracks. Evidence shows that the thief is hiding in an underground waterway, and so a team comprised of Hanataro, Nanao, Ikkaku, and Hozukimaru is sent down for investigation. - Conclusion!? Hisagi vs. Kazeshini
E260Conclusion!? Hisagi vs. KazeshiniFollowing Muramasa's defeat, most of the Zanpakuto have reconciled and returned to their masters, except for Kazeshini, who is still out to kill his former master Shuhei Hisagi. When Kazeshini goes into the Rukon District in the hopes of finding Shuhei, he instead comes across an infant who just lost his father to a Sword Beast. To Kazeshini's annoyance, the infant has taken a liking to the rogue Zanpakuto and now refuses to leave his side. - Haineko Cries! The Tragic Sword Beast!
E262Haineko Cries! The Tragic Sword Beast!During a mission to hunt down the Sword Beasts, Haineko comes across a wounded Sword Beast called Narunosuke and, to her surprise, falls in love with the handsome enemy before her. Believing that Narunosuke is different from other Sword Beasts, Haineko goes against her orders and decides to look after him. - Imprisonment?! Senbonzakura & Zabimaru
E263Imprisonment?! Senbonzakura & ZabimaruRenji's Zanpakuto Zabimaru, consisting of Monkey and Snake, are irritated over the fact that Byakuya's Senbonzakura is taking all the credit for their work. Later, a small accident leads to the three Zanpakuto becoming trapped inside the Department of Research and Development's facility. As they try to find a means to escape, the two Zabimarus find Senbonzakura to be more troublesome than either of them had anticipated. - Battle of the Females? Katen Kyōkotsu vs. Nanao!
E264Battle of the Females? Katen Kyōkotsu vs. Nanao!Lieutenant Nanao Ise is paired up with Katenkyokotsu Wakizashi, the shorter of Captain Kyoraku's two swords, to hunt for Sword Beasts. But Nanao finds Wakizashi's malicious and distrustful nature to be quite difficult to work with. - Evolution?! The Menace of the Final Sword Beast
E265Evolution?! The Menace of the Final Sword BeastThe Zanpakuto notice the remaining Sword Beasts acting strangely and realize it to be the work of Kirikaze, a Sword Beast capable of robbing Spirit Energy from others. With their time to manifest as physical entities reaching its limits, the Zanpakuto are determined to carry out their last mission to defeat Kirikaze. - Climax! Kyōraku vs. Stark!
E277Climax! Kyōraku vs. Stark!Kyoraku and Stark are both fighting defensively in their battle. But Stark's expression changes when he spots Hitsugaya and Soi Fon's Bankai. Kyoraku leaves his haori with Ukitake to confront Stark. Stark calls Lilinette over, and tells everyone that the two of them used to be one person. Stark then releases Resurrección and takes on the form of Los Lobos. Kyoraku achieves Shikai and they continue to fight for real! - Byakuya vs. Kenpachi?! The Melee Commences
E289Byakuya vs. Kenpachi?! The Melee CommencesAs Captains Byakuya Kuchiki and Kenpachi Zaraki prepare to battle with each other, Yammy Llargo's anger makes him even stronger than before. Meanwhile, Kaname Tōsen reveals he has Hollowfication to Lieutenant Shūhei Hisagi and Captain Sajin Komamura. - Impossible to Attack? The Sealed Genryūsai!
E294Impossible to Attack? The Sealed Genryūsai!Inside Muramasa's mind, Ichigo clashes blades with Muramasa. As Muramasa's body and mind reach their limits, he begins to transform into a Hollow. With little time remaining, Ichigo and Muramasa decide to settle their score once and for all. - It's All a Trap... Engineered Bonds!
E295It's All a Trap... Engineered Bonds!With the defeat of Muramasa, peace has returned to the Soul Society. Renji, Rukia, and the other Soul Reapers are having a good time at the Kuchiki mansion's party, when the place is suddenly attacked by two unknown beings. Having left her Zanpakuto behind, Rukia falls into danger when, to her surprise, the manifested Sodenoshirayuki comes to her rescue. - The Shocking Truth...The Mysterious Power Within Ichigo!
E296The Shocking Truth...The Mysterious Power Within Ichigo!One morning, Rurichiyo suddenly disappears. Kenryu finds some indication that leads him to believe that she used the Kasumiohji Clan's private Senkaimon to return to the Soul Society. He heads back to the Soul Society along with Ichigo and Rukia to look for Rurichiyo.
