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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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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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Episode 1
Fifteen-year-old Ichigo Kurosaki has the uncanny ability to see ghosts, but otherwise lives an ordinary life. However, once a Shinigami named Rukia Kuchiki appears before him, everything changes.
Directed by Noriyuki AbeWritten by Masashi SogoGuest stars Toshiyuki Morikawa, Rie Kugimiya, Ayumi Sena, Tomoe Hanba, Yutaka Aoyama, Shouto Kashii, Koichi Kuriyama, Yasuhiro
Episode 2
After becoming a Shinigami, Ichigo Kurosaki refuses to help Rukia Kuchiki with her work as the local Shinigami of Karakura Town.
Directed by Junya KoshibaWritten by Natsuko TakahashiGuest stars Toshiyuki Morikawa, Junko Noda, Katsuyuki Konishi, Yuji Ueda
Episode 3
When a Hollowfied Sora Inoue attacks his younger sister, Ichigo Kurosaki and Rukia Kuchiki set out to save her.
Directed by Shigeki HatakeyamaWritten by Natsuko TakahashiGuest stars Yuji Ueda
Episode 4
When Yasutora Sado receives a parakeet that contains the Soul of a young boy, it is up to Ichigo Kurosaki and Rukia Kuchiki to protect him from the Hollow that is after them.
Directed by Takushi KimuraWritten by Genki YoshimuraGuest stars Katsuyuki Konishi, Toshiyuki Morikawa
Episode 5
Rukia Kuchiki and Yasutora Sado team up to take on the Hollow Shrieker.
Directed by Kazunori MizunoWritten by Genki Yoshimura
Episode 6
At Rukia Kuchiki's behest, Ichigo Kurosaki puts an artificial soul in his body to take care of it and not arouse suspicion while he carries out his Substitute Shinigami duties, but the artificial soul has its own agenda.
Directed by Junya KoshibaWritten by Michiko YokoteGuest stars Kiyoyuki Yanada, Katsuyuki Konishi, Toshiyuki Morikawa, Shin-ichiro Miki
Episode 7
Ichigo Kurosaki becomes friends with the Modified Soul, Kon, and puts him into a plushie.
Directed by Akira ShimizuWritten by Michiko Yokote, Masashi SogoGuest stars Kiyoyuki Yanada, Katsuyuki Konishi, Toshiyuki Morikawa
Episode 8
Ichigo Kurosaki goes to his mother's grave with the rest of his family.
Directed by Shigeki HatakeyamaWritten by Masashi SogoGuest stars Junko Noda, Toshiyuki Morikawa
Episode 9
Ichigo Kurosaki battles against Grand Fisher.
Directed by Takushi KimuraWritten by Masashi Sogo
Episode 10
While grudgingly attending Don Kanonji's show with the rest of his family, Ichigo Kurosaki is forced to fight a Hollow inadvertently created by Don Kanonji himself.
Directed by Kazunori MizunoWritten by Masahiro Okubo
Episode 11
Ichigo Kurosaki and Rukia Kuchiki meet Uryū Ishida, a Quincy.
Directed by Junya KoshidaWritten by Michiko Yokote
Episode 12
As Ichigo Kurosaki begins his duel with Uryū Ishida, Yasutora Sado gains a new power.
Directed by Koji AritomiWritten by Genki Yoshimura
Episode 13
Orihime Inoue gains a new power in order to protect Tatsuki Arisawa.
Directed by Takushi KimuraWritten by Natsuko TakahashiGuest stars Kiyoyuki Yanada, Toshiyuki Morikawa
Episode 14
Ichigo Kurosaki and Uryū Ishida work together to defeat a Menos Grande.
Directed by Noriyuki AbeWritten by Masashi SogoGuest stars Kiyoyuki Yanada
Episode 15
Kon decides to run away from the Kurosaki Clinic as Soul Society comes after Rukia Kuchiki.
Directed by Chiaki KonWritten by Masahiro Okubo
Episode 16
Two Shinigami, 6th Division Lieutenant Renji Abarai and Captain Byakuya Kuchiki, arrive in the Human World to take Rukia Kuchiki back to the Soul Society.
Directed by Junya KoshidaWritten by Michiko Yokote
Episode 17
Ichigo Kurosaki loses his Shinigami powers and Rukia Kuchiki is taken back to Soul Society.
Directed by Kazunori MizunoWritten by Rika NakaseGuest stars Kiyoyuki Yanada
Episode 18
Ichigo Kurosaki begins his training with Kisuke Urahara to regain his Shinigami powers and save Rukia Kuchiki.
Directed by Akira ShimizuWritten by Natsuko TakahashiGuest stars Kiyoyuki Yanada, Katsuyuki Konishi, Toshiyuki Morikawa
Episode 19
Kisuke Urahara helps Ichigo Kurosaki regain his Shinigami powers.
Directed by Takushi KimuraWritten by Genki Yoshimura
Episode 20
After completing their training, Ichigo Kurosaki and his friends depart to Soul Society to rescue Rukia Kuchiki.
Directed by Shigeki HatakeyamaWritten by Masashi SogoGuest stars Kiyoyuki Yanada, Katsuyuki Konishi, Toshiyuki Morikawa, Koji Yusa
Episode 21
Ichigo Kurosaki and his friends enter Soul Society.
Directed by Junya KoshidaWritten by Rika Nakase
Episode 22
Ichigo Kurosaki and his friends are forced to find another way into Seireitei due to 3rd Division Captain Gin Ichimaru's intervention.
Directed by Koji AritomiWritten by Natsuko Takahashi
Episode 23
Ichigo Kurosaki and his friends enter the household of the Shiba Clan.
Directed by Kazunori MizunoWritten by Masahiro Okubo
Episode 24
As Ichigo Kurosaki and his friends begin their preparations to get into the Seireitei, the Gotei 13 captains assemble for a meeting.
Directed by Akira IwanagaWritten by Michiko Yokote
Episode 25
Ichigo Kurosaki and his friends enter the Seireitei.
Directed by Akira ShimizuWritten by Genki Yoshimura
Episode 26
Ichigo Kurosaki and his friends are scattered throughout the Seireitei, where they encounter new enemies.
Directed by Takushi KimuraWritten by Masashi Sogo
Episode 27
Ichigo Kurosaki completes his battle with 11th Division 3rd Seat Ikkaku Madarame while his friends continue to progress through the Seireitei.
Directed by Junya KoshidaWritten by Masashi Sogo
Episode 28
Ganju Shiba wins his battle against 11th Division 5th Seat Yumichika Ayasegawa while Uryū Ishida begins his own.
Directed by Keizo KusakawaWritten by Rika Nakase
Episode 29
Uryū Ishida defeats 7th Division 4th Seat Jirōbō Ikkanzaka while Ichigo Kurosaki and Ganju Shiba encounter 4th Division 7th Seat Hanatarō Yamada, who personally knows Rukia Kuchiki.
Directed by Shigeki HatakeyamaWritten by Michiko Yokote
Episode 30
Having been led to the base of Senzaikyū, Ichigo Kurosaki begins his rematch with 6th Division Lieutenant Renji Abarai.
Directed by Junya KoshidaWritten by Masahiro Okubo
Episode 31
Ichigo Kurosaki and 6th Division Lieutenant Renji Abarai conclude their rematch.
Directed by Kazunori MizunoWritten by Natsuko Takahashi
Episode 32
6th Division Lieutenant Renji Abarai remembers his past with Rukia Kuchiki and begs Ichigo Kurosaki to save her in his stead.
Directed by Takushi KimuraWritten by Genki Yoshimura
Episode 33
In the Human World, Yuzu Kurosaki finds a cat named Raku and is drawn into an adventure with Don Kanonji and his Karakura-Raizer Team.
Directed by Chiaki KonWritten by Masahiro Okubo
Episode 34
As the Gotei 13 reacts to 6th Division Lieutenant Renji Abarai's defeat, Captain-Commander Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto declares war against the Ryoka.
Directed by Koji AritomiWritten by Natsuko Takahashi
Episode 35
While the Gotei 13 deals with the death of 5th Division Captain Sōsuke Aizen, Ichigo Kurosaki and his group attempt to enter Senzaikyū once again.
Directed by Junya KoshidaWritten by Masashi Sogo
Episode 36
Ichigo Kurosaki begins his battle with 11th Division Captain Kenpachi Zaraki.
Directed by Shigeki HatakeyamaWritten by Rika Nakase
Episode 37
Yasutora Sado battles with 8th Division captain, Shunsui Kyōraku.
Written by Michiko Yokote
Episode 38
As the high-ranking members of the Gotei 13 continue to react to 5th Division Captain Sōsuke Aizen's murder, Ichigo Kurosaki continues his battle with 11th Division Captain Kenpachi Zaraki.
Directed by Mitsutaka NoshitaniWritten by Genki Yoshimura
Episode 39
After learning to access the power of Zangetsu in addition to his own, Ichigo Kurosaki concludes his battle with 11th Division Captain Kenpachi Zaraki.
Directed by Noriyuki AbeWritten by Rika Nakase
Episode 40
While 11th Division Lieutenant Yachiru Kusajishi reminisces about her history with her captain, Kenpachi Zaraki, Ganju Shiba and 4th Division 7th Seat Hanatarō Yamada reach Rukia Kuchiki's cell in Senzaikyū.
Directed by Ryo MiyataWritten by Masashi Sogo
Episode 41
Ichigo Kurosaki arrives at the White Tower and reunites with Rukia Kuchiki.
Directed by Koji AritomiWritten by Natsuko Takahashi
Episode 42
Yoruichi Shihōin saves Ichigo Kurosaki and decides to help him attain Bankai.
Directed by Akira IwanagaWritten by Michiko Yokote
Episode 43
Uryū Ishida and Orihime Inoue are confronted by 12th Division Captain Mayuri Kurotsuchi.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Junya KoshidaWritten by Michiko Yokote
Episode 44
Uryū Ishida removes his Sanrei Glove to defeat 12th Division Captain Mayuri Kurotsuchi.
Directed by Kazunori MizunoWritten by Masashi Sogo
Episode 45
Ichigo Kurosaki begins his Bankai Training.
Directed by Akira ShimizuWritten by Genki Yoshimura
Episode 46
5th Division Lieutenant Momo Hinamori recalls her past at the Shin'ō Academy.
Directed by Koji AritomiWritten by Masahiro Okubo
Episode 47
As Ichigo Kurosaki continues his Bankai Training, 5th Division Lieutenant Momo Hinamori confronts 10th Division Captain Tōshirō Hitsugaya over the contents of the letter left by her captain, Sōsuke Aizen.
Directed by Mitsutaka NoshitaniWritten by Natsuko Takahashi
Episode 48
10th Division Captain Tōshirō Hitsugaya battles 3rd Division Captain Gin Ichimaru.
Directed by Junya KoshidaWritten by Rika Nakase
Episode 49
Rukia Kuchiki recalls her past with Kaien Shiba.
Directed by Hodaka KuramotoWritten by Masahiro Okubo
Episode 50
The Karakura Superheroes come together once more and fight a Hollow.
Directed by Shigeki HatakeyamaWritten by Michiko YokoteGuest stars Masaya Onosaka
Episode 51
As the day of Rukia Kuchiki's execution arrives, various groups around the Seireitei move out and clash with one another.
Directed by Yoshinori OdakaWritten by Genki Yoshimura
Episode 52
6th Division Lieutenant Renji Abarai battles his captain, Byakuya Kuchiki.
Directed by Koji AritomiWritten by Natsuko Takahashi, Masashi Sogo
Episode 53
11th Division Captain Kenpachi Zaraki and his subordinates battle the 7th and 9th Division captains and lieutenants.
Directed by Akira ShimizuWritten by Natsuko Takahashi
Episode 54
Rukia Kuchiki's execution ceremony commences, but does not proceed as planned.
Directed by Kazunori MizunoWritten by Rika Nakase
Episode 55
After the interruption of Rukia Kuchiki's execution, battles commence all across the Seireitei.
Directed by Mitsutaka NoshitaniWritten by Masashi Sogo
Episode 56
Yoruichi Shihōin battles 2nd Division Captain Suì-Fēng.
Directed by Mitsutaka NoshitaniWritten by Genki Yoshimura
Episode 57
Ichigo Kurosaki and Captain Byakuya Kuchiki continue their battle.
Directed by Junya KoshidaWritten by Rika Nakase
Episode 58
Ichigo Kurosaki and 6th Division Captain Byakuya Kuchiki activate their Bankai.
Directed by Noriyuki AbeWritten by Masashi Sogo
Episode 59
Ichigo Kurosaki and 6th Division Captain Byakuya Kuchiki's battle reaches its conclusion.
Directed by Junya KoshidaWritten by Masashi Sogo
Episode 60
A conspiracy connecting several recent events in Soul Society is revealed.
Directed by Kazunori MizunoWritten by Genki Yoshimura
Episode 61
4th Division Lieutenant Isane Kotetsu informs the Gotei 13 that Sōsuke Aizen is alive as the latter reveals his machinations.
Directed by Akira ShimizuWritten by Masahiro Okubo
Episode 62
5th Division Captain Sōsuke Aizen removes the Hōgyoku from Rukia Kuchiki's Soul and retreats to Hueco Mundo.
Directed by Hodaka KuramotoWritten by Masashi Sogo
Episode 63
Ichigo Kurosaki and his friends say their goodbyes in Soul Society before heading back home through the Dangai.
Directed by Shigeki HatakeyamaWritten by Masashi Sogo
Episode 64
As the lives of Ichigo Kurosaki and his friends begin to return to normal, three mysterious figures appear and abduct Orihime Inoue.
Directed by Mitsutaka NoshitaniWritten by Masashi Sogo
Episode 65
Ichigo Kurosaki, Uryū Ishida, Yasutora Sado, and 6th Division Lieutenant Renji Abarai are forced to play a game in order to find Orihime Inoue.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Junya KoshidaWritten by Masashi Sogo
Episode 66
Ichigo Kurosaki, Lieutenant Renji Abarai, and Uryū Ishida must navigate a labyrinth in order to free their friends.
Directed by Shigeru UedaWritten by Masahiro Okubo
Episode 67
Ichigo Kurosaki and his friends must deduce the identity of an impostor in their midst.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Junya KoshidaWritten by Rika Nakase
Episode 68
The truth about the Mod-Souls is revealed as a new enemy appears.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Akira ShimizuWritten by Masashi Sogo
Episode 69
The Mod-Souls receive new bodies as Ichigo Kurosaki encounters a Bount for the first time.
Directed by Noriyuki AbeWritten by Genki Yoshimura
Episode 70
Two new Bount appear as one takes an interest in Uryū Ishida.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Mitsutaka NoshitaniWritten by Michiko Yokote
Episode 71
With Ryō Utagawa attempting to devour his Soul, Uryū Ishida finds himself abducted and saved by Yoshino Sōma.
Directed by Hodaka KuramotoWritten by Rika Nakase
Episode 72
While Uryū Ishida is in the hospital, his friends must fight two Bount who can control water.
Directed by Noriyuki AbeWritten by Genki Yoshimura
Episode 73
Ganju Shiba and 4th Division 7th Seat Hanatarō Yamada help conclude the fight against Hō and Ban.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Junya KoshidaWritten by Masashi Sogo
Episode 74
Uryū Ishida gets to know Yoshino Sōma while 11th Division Captain Kenpachi Zaraki and his lieutenant, Yachiru Kusajishi, discover that a former member of their division is in Karakura Town.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Akira ShimizuWritten by Natsuko Takahashi
Episode 75
12th 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.
Directed by Noriyuki AbeWritten by Michiko Yokote
Episode 76
Ichigo Kurosaki faces off against Ryō Utagawa, who ends up betraying Jin Kariya with the intention of dethroning him.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Mitsutaka NoshitaniWritten by Masahiro Okubo
Episode 77
Maki Ichinose remembers his past as he and Jin Kariya battle Ichigo Kurosaki.
Directed by Noriyuki AbeWritten by Rika Nakase
Episode 78
Uryū Ishida tries to understand more about Yoshino Sōma as Ichigo Kurosaki spars with 6th Division Lieutenant Renji Abarai and Ganju Shiba in order to regain his fighting spirit.
Directed by Junya KoshidaWritten by Masashi Sogo
Episode 79
Yoshino Sōma makes a final stand against Jin Kariya in order to redeem herself.
Directed by Noriyuki AbeWritten by Genki Yoshimura
Episode 80
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.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Shigeru UedaWritten by Masahiro Okubo
Episode 81
The Bitto' attack Karakura Town, allowing the Bount to grow stronger, while 10th Division Captain Tōshirō Hitsugaya briefs his strike force on their mission in Soul Society.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Eitarou AnoWritten by Masashi Sogo
Episode 82
6th Division Lieutenant Renji Abarai fights off the Bitto, who are quickly recalled, while Ichigo Kurosaki battles Gō Koga's Doll, Dalk, in her new form.
Directed by Noriyuki AbeWritten by Michiko Yokote
Episode 83
Gō Koga tells Ichigo Kurosaki that he reminds him of a boy from his past, Cain, whom Koga was assigned to train by Jin Kariya until tragedy struck.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Akira ShimizuWritten by Natsuko Takahashi
Episode 84
3rd Division Lieutenant Izuru Kira fends off Gō Koga's Doll, Dalk, while Mabashi arrives to take over for a struggling Yoshi.
Directed by Noriyuki AbeWritten by Rika Nakase
Episode 85
Mabashi uses his Doll, Ritz, to take control of Rukia Kuchiki's body and force her to fight her friends.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Mitsutaka NoshitaniWritten by Masashi Sogo
Episode 86
Lieutenant Rangiku Matsumoto, Yasutora Sado, Noba, and Ururu Tsumugiya face off against the old Bount, Sawatari, and his Doll, Baura.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Hodaka KuramotoWritten by Masahiro Okubo
Episode 87
Sawatari retreats while an invisible intruder enters Soul Society. Uryū Ishida remembers training to become a Quincy.
Directed by Noriyuki AbeWritten by Masahiro Okubo, Masashi Sogo
Episode 88
Ichigo Kurosaki and company head off to the Bounts' cave, only to encounter Ugaki's Doll, Gesell.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Eitarou AnoWritten by Masashi Sogo
Episode 89
Ichigo Kurosaki and friends continue to fight Gesell as Lieutenant Nemu Kurotsuchi presents Uryū Ishida with a battle accessory.
Directed by Noriyuki AbeWritten by Masashi Sogo
Episode 90
Gesell turns on its master. Ichigo Kurosaki attempts to fight Jin Kariya with little success.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Junya KoshidaWritten by Masashi Sogo
Episode 91
Ichigo Kurosaki initiates Bankai, but Uryū Ishida completes the Bounts' portal, allowing them to enter Soul Society.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Shigeru UedaWritten by Masashi Sogo
Episode 92
The Bounts arrive in Soul Society. Rukia Kuchiki meets up with Yoshi once more.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Akira ShimizuWritten by Masashi Sogo
Episode 93
Rukia Kuchiki squares off against Yoshi. Captain-Commander Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto informs the other captains of the Bounts' origins.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Hodaka KuramotoWritten by Rika Nakase
Episode 94
Jin Kariya recruits men from Kusajishi as Ichigo Kurosaki and friends finally arrive at Kūkaku Shiba's house.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Mitsutaka NoshitaniWritten by Michiko Yokote
Episode 95
Captain Byakuya Kuchiki battles Jin Kariya when Ichigo Kurosaki shows up to help.
Directed by Noriyuki AbeWritten by Masashi Sogo
Episode 96
As Ichigo Kurosaki and Captain Byakuya Kuchiki continue to fight a continuously healing Jin Kariya, Ran'Tao shows up, prompting Kariya to leave.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Eitarou AnoWritten by Masashi Sogo
Episode 97
Ran'Tao reveals the reason for her resemblance to Yoshino Sōma as Captain Tōshirō Hitsugaya faces off against Maki Ichinose.
Directed by Noriyuki AbeWritten by Masashi Sogo
Episode 98
Captain Kenpachi Zaraki arrives to stop Maki Ichinose.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Hodaka KuramotoWritten by Masahiro Okubo
Episode 99
The Bounts break into Seireitei and Captain Suì-Fēng encounters Mabashi.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Akira ShimizuWritten by Masashi Sogo
Episode 100
Captain Suì-Fēng survives her poisoning by using her own poison to nullify Mabashi's, and kills Mabashi.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Junya KoshidaWritten by Masashi Sogo
Episode 101
Captain Mayuri Kurotsuchi, of the 12th Division, battles against the Bount, Sawatari.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Mitsutaka NoshitaniWritten by Masahiro Okubo
Episode 102
As Jin Kariya looks for the Jokai Crest, Uryū Ishida battles the Bount, Yoshi.
Directed by Noriyuki AbeWritten by Masashi Sogo
Episode 103
As Uryū Ishida defeats the Bount, Yoshi, Jin Kariya prepares to destroy the Soul Society.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Hiroaki NishimuraWritten by Masashi Sogo
Episode 104
10th Division Captain Tōshirō Hitsugaya battles against the Bount, Gō Koga.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Eitarou AnoWritten by Masashi Sogo
Episode 105
As the Shinigami learn more about the Jōkaishō, Ran'Tao confronts Jin Kariya.
Directed by Noriyuki AbeWritten by Masahiro Okubo
Episode 106
Uryū Ishida confronts the Bount, Jin Kariya.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Akira ShimizuWritten by Masashi Sogo
Episode 107
As Ichigo Kurosaki and Jin Kariya battle each other, the Shinigami look for the other Jōkaishō to re-seal them.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Hodaka KuramotoWritten by Masashi Sogo
Episode 108
The battle between Ichigo Kurosaki and Jin Kariya concludes.
Directed by Noriyuki AbeWritten by Masashi Sogo
Episode 109
Following the battle with the Bounts, things slowly return to normal.
Directed by Mitsutaka NoshitaniWritten by Masashi Sogo
Episode 110
Ichigo Kurosaki goes back to slaying Hollows in the Human World, but he is soon confronted by Shinji Hirako - a Visored.
Directed by Hiroaki NishimuraWritten by Genki YoshimuraGuest stars Masaya Onosaka
Episode 111
Isshin Kurosaki reveals himself as a Shinigami and fights Grand Fisher.
Directed by Eitarou AnoWritten by Michiko Yokote
Episode 112
Information on the Visored and Arrancar is revealed.
Directed by Junya KoshidaWritten by Masahiro Okubo
Episode 113
Arrancar arrive in the Human World.
Directed by Akira ShimizuWritten by Masashi SogoGuest stars Kenji Nomura
Episode 114
The Arrancar leave the Human World while the Gotei 13 send help to protect the Human World.
Directed by Kazunori MizunoWritten by Natsuko Takahashi
Episode 115
Ichigo Kurosaki regains his confidence to fight again. Later, more facts about the Arrancar are revealed.
Directed by Hodaka KuramotoWritten by Masashi Sogo
Episode 116
The Arrancar arrive in the Human World, again.
Directed by Mitsutaka NoshitaniWritten by Genki Yoshimura
Episode 117
Rukia Kuchiki battles against the Arrancar, Di Roy Rinker.
Directed by Hiroaki NishimuraWritten by Masahiro OkuboGuest stars Takashi Kondo, Koichi Tochika
Episode 118
3rd Seat Ikkaku Madarame battles against the Arrancar, Edrad Liones.
Directed by Yuji SekimotoWritten by Rika NakaseGuest stars Nobuyuki Hiyama, Taiten Kusunoki
Episode 119
3rd Seat Ikkaku Madarame recalls when he joined the 11th Division.
Directed by 白井武史Written by Michiko Yokote
Episode 120
The battles with the Arrancar continue.
Directed by Yukio OkazakiWritten by Genki Yoshimura
Episode 121
Ichigo Kurosaki and Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez battle each other.
Directed by Kazunori MizunoWritten by Masashi Sogo
Episode 122
Ichigo Kurosaki goes to where the Visored are in hopes of learning how to control his Hollowfication.
Directed by Junya KoshidaWritten by Natsuko Takahashi
Episode 123
Ichigo Kurosaki begins training to control his Hollowfication.
Directed by Mitsutaka NoshitaniWritten by Michiko Yokote
Episode 124
Ichigo Kurosaki continues his battle with his inner Hollow.
Directed by 白井武史Written by Masashi SogoGuest stars Masaya Onosaka
Episode 125
As Ichigo Kurosaki successfully controls his Hollow, Sōsuke Aizen's plans are revealed.
Directed by Noriyuki AbeWritten by Masahiro Okubo
Episode 126
As Ichigo Kurosaki is informed of Sōsuke Aizen's plans, Uryū Ishida finishes his training.
Directed by Hodaka Kuramoto, 白井武史Written by Natsuko Takahashi
Episode 127
Orihime Inoue is told that she won't be allowed to fight in the upcoming battles.
Directed by Hiroaki NishimuraWritten by Masahiro Okubo
Episode 128
The Shinigami in the Human World find a boy named Shōta Toyokawa.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Hodaka KuramotoWritten by Masashi Sogo
Episode 129
The Shinigami help out Shōta Toyokawa and Yui Toyokawa.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Yukio OkazakiWritten by Masashi Sogo
Episode 130
The Shinigami look for the Cloning Arrancar.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Mitsutaka NoshitaniWritten by Masashi Sogo
Episode 131
The Shinigami face off against the Cloning Arrancar.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Matsuo AsamiWritten by Masashi Sogo
Episode 132
Karin Kurosaki tries to get Captain Tōshirō Hitsugaya to help her win an upcoming soccer match.
Directed by Yasuto NishikataWritten by Rika NakaseGuest stars Masaya Onosaka
Episode 133
3rd Seat Ikkaku Madarame helps a school student named Shinji Iijima win a Kendō tournament.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Kazunori MizunoWritten by Natsuko Takahashi
Episode 134
5th Seat Yumichika Ayasegawa helps a Plus named Heita Momoyama bake a cake for his mother.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Kiyomu FukudaWritten by Masashi Sogo
Episode 135
Kon is forced to live with a girl named Miyuki.
Directed by Noriyuki AbeWritten by Masahiro Okubo
Episode 136
Several Arrancar betray Sōsuke Aizen and steal the Hōgyoku.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Yukio OkazakiWritten by Masashi Sogo
Episode 137
The rogue Arrancar are defeated by the Shinigami.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Hodaka KuramotoWritten by Masashi Sogo
Episode 138
Several Arrancar head into the Human World.
Directed by Junya KoshidaWritten by Michiko Yokote
Episode 139
As the battles with the Arrancar continue, Ichigo Kurosaki shows off his new power.
Directed by Mitsutaka NoshitaniWritten by Masashi Sogo
Episode 140
The battles conclude as the Arrancar head back into Hueco Mundo.
Directed by Yasuto NishikataWritten by Masashi Sogo
Episode 141
Orihime Inoue says goodbye to Ichigo Kurosaki before leaving for Hueco Mundo.
Directed by Tomoko HiramukiWritten by Rika Nakase
Episode 142
Ichigo Kurosaki learns of Orihime Inoue's disappearance and decides to rescue her.
Directed by Hiroaki NishimuraWritten by Natsuko Takahashi
Episode 143
Ichigo Kurosaki, Uryū Ishida, and Yasutora Sado head to Hueco Mundo.
Directed by 白井武史Written by Genki Yoshimura
Episode 144
Uryū Ishida and Yasutora Sado show off their new strength after arriving in Hueco Mundo.
Directed by Yukio OkazakiWritten by Rika Nakase
Episode 145
As Ichigo Kurosaki and his friends head to Las Noches, Sōsuke Aizen holds a meeting with the Espada.
Directed by Yasuo IwamotoWritten by Masashi Sogo
Episode 146
Ichigo Kurosaki meets the Arrancar Nel Tu and a Guardian causes some trouble.
Directed by Mitsutaka NoshitaniWritten by Natsuko Takahashi
Episode 147
Ichigo Kurosaki and the others are forced into the Forest of Menos.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Hodaka KuramotoWritten by Masashi Sogo
Episode 148
Ichigo Kurosaki and the others continue exploring the Forest of Menos.
Directed by Noriyuki AbeWritten by Masashi Sogo
Episode 149
Ichigo Kurosaki and the others escape the Forest of Menos.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Hiroaki NishimuraWritten by Masashi Sogo
Episode 150
Ichigo Kurosaki and his group arrive in Las Noches.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Kiyomu FukudaWritten by Genki Yoshimura
Episode 151
Ichigo Kurosaki battles against the Arrancar, Dordoni Alessandro Del Socaccio.
Directed by Yukio OkazakiWritten by Masahiro Okubo
Episode 152
Ichigo Kurosaki concludes his battle with Dordoni Alessandro Del Socaccio.
Directed by Tomoko HiramukiWritten by Masashi Sogo
Episode 153
Ichigo Kurosaki and the others continue going on through Las Noches.
Directed by Mitsutaka NoshitaniWritten by Masashi Sogo
Episode 154
Rukia Kuchiki reunites with her deceased mentor, Kaien Shiba.
Directed by Yasuo IwamotoWritten by Rika Nakase
Episode 155
As Rukia Kuchiki battles Kaien Shiba, she struggles with wondering on whether or not he's truly Kaien.
Directed by Mitsue YamasakiWritten by Masahiro Okubo
Episode 156
Uryū Ishida and Pesche Guatiche battle against Cirucci Sanderwicci.
Directed by Hodaka KuramotoWritten by Natsuko Takahashi
Episode 157
Uryū Ishida battles Cirucci Sanderwicci with a new weapon called Seele Schneider.
Directed by Hiroaki NishimuraWritten by Masashi Sogo
Episode 158
Yasutora Sado realizes his true power and battles against Gantenbainne Mosqueda.
Directed by Yukio OkazakiWritten by Masashi Sogo
Episode 159
Yasutora Sado is defeated by Nnoitra Gilga and Lieutenant Renji Abarai is confronted by the Espada Szayelaporro Granz.
Directed by Kiyomu FukudaWritten by Rika NakaseGuest stars Yuichi Nakamura
Episode 160
Rukia Kuchiki recalls her past with Kaien Shiba before she kills Aaroniero Arruruerie.
Directed by Mitsutaka NoshitaniWritten by Genki Yoshimura
Episode 161
As the Espada react to the death of Aaroniero Arruruerie, Ichigo Kurosaki is confronted by Ulquiorra Cifer.
Directed by Tomoko HiramukiWritten by Masahiro Okubo
Episode 162
As Ichigo Kurosaki battles Ulquiorra Cifer, Lieutenant Renji Abarai struggles with his fight against Szayelaporro Granz.
Directed by Hodaka KuramotoWritten by Michiko Yokote
Episode 163
As Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez saves Orihime Inoue from Loly Aivirrne and Menoly Mallia, Uryū Ishida joins Lieutenant Renji Abarai's battle against Szayelaporro Granz.
Directed by Kiyomu FukudaWritten by Masahiro Okubo
Episode 164
While Uryū Ishida and Lieutenant Renji Abarai continue their battle against Szayelaporro Granz, Ichigo Kurosaki is healed by Orihime Inoue.
Directed by Yasuto NishikataWritten by Genki Yoshimura
Episode 165
Ichigo Kurosaki begins his final battle with Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez.
Directed by Akira ShimizuWritten by Michiko Yokote
Episode 166
As Ichigo Kurosaki continues his battle with Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez, Orihime Inoue struggles dealing with Ichigo's Hollowfication form.
Directed by Kazunori MizunoWritten by Natsuko Takahashi
Episode 167
Ichigo Kurosaki and Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez conclude their battle.
Directed by Hiroaki NishimuraWritten by Masashi Sogo
Episode 168
Shūsuke Amagai is appointed as new captain of the 3rd Division.
Directed by Noriyuki AbeWritten by Masashi Sogo
Episode 169
Ichigo Kurosaki meets Rurichiyo Kasumiōji and her two Shinigami guards in the Human World.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Yasuto NishikataWritten by Masashi Sogo
Episode 170
As Ichigo Kurosaki learns more about Rurichiyo Kasumiōji, he is forced to fight off an assassin going after the girl.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Kiyomu FukudaWritten by Masashi Sogo
Episode 171
As Ichigo Kurosaki is forced to take care of Rurichiyo Kasumiōji, another assassin attempts to kill her.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Tomoko HiramukiWritten by Genki Yoshimura
Episode 172
Izuru Kira begins to get depressed over the fact that the 3rd Division members like Makoto Kibune more than him.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Akira ShimizuWritten by Masahiro Okubo
Episode 173
Rurichiyo Kasumiōji is targeted by more assassins after secretly returning to the Soul Society.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Hodaka KuramotoWritten by Rika Nakase
Episode 174
Ichigo Kurosaki faces off against the assassin Hanza Nukui.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Hiroaki NishimuraWritten by Masashi Sogo
Episode 175
Hanza Nukui and his subordinates attack the Human World to kill Ichigo Kurosaki and Rurichiyo Kasumiōji.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Mitsutaka NoshitaniWritten by Genki Yoshimura
Episode 176
The fights with the assassins continue.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Taiji KawanishiWritten by Masahiro Okubo
Episode 177
Rukia Kuchiki, Uryū Ishida, and Yasutora Sado finish their battles against the assassins.
Directed by Yasuto NishikataWritten by Masahiro Okubo, Masashi Sogo
Episode 178
Ichigo Kurosaki finishes his battle with Hanza Nukui.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Hodaka KuramotoWritten by Masashi Sogo
Episode 179
Captain-Commander Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto orchestrates a Menos Grande attack on Soul Society to help him decide on Captain Shūsuke Amagai's proposal to have joint training between the Divisions.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Akira ShimizuWritten by Kenta Shimoyama
Episode 180
Ichigo Kurosaki heads to the Soul Society to stop Rurichiyo Kasumiōji's wedding.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Hiroaki NishimuraWritten by Genki Yoshimura
Episode 181
Ichigo Kurosaki and Rukia Kuchiki try to stop Rurichiyo Kasumiōji's wedding, but they end up getting attacked by the Gotei 13 in the process.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Yasuto NishikataWritten by Masahiro Okubo
Episode 182
As Ichigo Kurosaki looks for Rurichiyo Kasumiōji, he is confronted by Captain Shūsuke Amagai.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Taiji KawanishiWritten by Genki Yoshimura
Episode 183
Lieutenant Izuru Kira and Makoto Kibune face off against each other.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Takeshi TomitaWritten by Kenta Shimoyama
Episode 184
Lieutenant Izuru Kira and Makoto Kibune continue their battle.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Tomoko HiramukiWritten by Masahiro Okubo
Episode 185
As Lieutenant Izuru Kira concludes his battle with Makoto Kibune, Captain Shūsuke Amagai is forced to battle against Captain Tōshirō Hitsugaya.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Hodaka KuramotoWritten by Masashi Sogo
Episode 186
Ichigo Kurosaki is able to save Rurichiyo Kasumiōji, but more problems arise when it is revealed that Captain Shūsuke Amagai was working with Gyōkaku Kumoi.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Harume KosakaWritten by Genki Yoshimura
Episode 187
Captain Shūsuke Amagai reveals his true intentions to Captain-Commander Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Hiroaki NishimuraWritten by Masashi Sogo
Episode 188
Ichigo Kurosaki and Captain Shūsuke Amagai battle each other.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Yasuto NishikataWritten by Kenta Shimoyama
Episode 189
Ichigo Kurosaki and Captain Shūsuke Amagai conclude their battle.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Hodaka KuramotoWritten by Masahiro Okubo
Episode 190
Following a lengthy recap of the events since Sōsuke Aizen betrayed Soul Society, Ichigo Kurosaki concludes his duel with Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez before being confronted by Nnoitra Gilga.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Taiji KawanishiWritten by Masashi Sogo
Episode 191
Szayelaporro Granz releases his Zanpakutō, while Nnoitra Gilga provides a surprising revelation about the true identity of the Arrancar Nel Tu.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Mitsutaka NoshitaniWritten by Masahiro Okubo
Episode 192
Nel Tu transforms back into her original Espada form.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Rokou OgiwaraWritten by Kenta Shimoyama
Episode 193
Szayelaporro Granz demonstrates a new technique, whilst Nnoitra Gilga is taken aback by Nelliel Tu Odelschwanck's onslaught.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Rokou OgiwaraWritten by Genki Yoshimura
Episode 194
Nnoitra Gilga recalls his past with Nelliel Tu Odelschwanck.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Eiko NishiWritten by Michiko Yokote
Episode 195
Nelliel Tu Odelschwanck returns to her child form, leaving Ichigo Kurosaki in the hands of Tesra Lindocruz. Szayelaporro Granz is seemingly impervious to attack, Zommari Rureaux is about to finish off Rukia Kuchiki, whilst the Exequias plan to execute Yasutora Sado.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Yasuhiro MatsumuraWritten by Rika Nakase
Episode 196
The Gotei 13 come to the rescue of Ichigo Kurosaki and his comrades.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Kiyomu FukudaWritten by Kento Shimoyama
Episode 197
Zommari Rureaux releases his Zanpakutō, forcing Captain Byakuya Kuchiki to take drastic action to avoid defeat.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Taiji KawanishiWritten by Masahiro OkuboGuest stars Taiten Kusunoki
Episode 198
Captain Byakuya Kuchiki finishes off Zommari Rureaux, while Captain Mayuri Kurotsuchi gains the upper hand against Szayelaporro Granz.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Mitsutaka NoshitaniWritten by Genki Yoshimura
Episode 199
Captain Mayuri Kurotsuchi decides to end his battle against a reborn Szayelaporro Granz.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Rokou OgiwaraWritten by Masashi SogoGuest stars Kohsuke Toriumi
Episode 200
Captain Kenpachi Zaraki and Nnoitra Gilga continue their brawling.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Hiroaki NishimuraWritten by Michiko YokoteGuest stars Nobutoshi Canna
Episode 201
The battle between Captain Kenpachi Zaraki and Nnoitra Gilga becomes more fierce as Nnoitra releases his Zanpakutō.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Eiko NishiWritten by Rika Nakase
Episode 202
Captain Kenpachi Zaraki and Nnoitra Gilga conclude their battle.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Yasuhiro MatsumuraWritten by Rika Nakase
Episode 203
Sōsuke Aizen reveals his plans and heads to Karakura Town.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Akane InoueWritten by Genki Yoshimura
Episode 204
Ichigo Kurosaki tries to help out a feuding Rurichiyo Kasumiōji and Kenryū.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Taiji KawanishiWritten by Kenta Shimoyama
Episode 205
Rurichiyo Kasumiōji and Kenryū have a kemari match.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Mitsutaka NoshitaniWritten by Masahiro Okubo
Episode 206
The past of several Shinigami from 110 years ago is revealed.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Rokou OgiwaraWritten by Michiko YokoteGuest stars Masaya Onosaka
Episode 207
The 12th Division deals with Kisuke Urahara being the new captain.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Yasuto NishikataWritten by Masashi SogoGuest stars Masaya Onosaka
Episode 208
Captain Kisuke Urahara takes Lieutenant Hiyori Sarugaki to the Nest of Maggots.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Tomoko HiramukiWritten by Rika Nakase
Episode 209
The Gotei 13 attempt to figure what's behind the disappearances of Rukongai citizens.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Eiko NishiWritten by Genki Yoshimura
Episode 210
Several Gotei 13 captains and lieutenants face off against a Hollowfied Captain Kensei Muguruma and Lieutenant Mashiro Kuna.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Hiroaki NishimuraWritten by Masahiro Okubo
Episode 211
Lieutenant Sōsuke Aizen reveals himself as a traitor.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Mitsue YamasakiWritten by Kento Shimoyama
Episode 212
Captains Kisuke Urahara, Tessai Tsukabishi, and Yoruichi Shihōin leave to the Human World with the Hollowfied captains and lieutenants.
Directed by Kazunori MizunoWritten by Masashi Sogo
Episode 213
Kisuke Urahara creates the Karakura-Raizer Team to protect Karakura Town.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Hodaka KuramotoWritten by Masahiro Okubo
Episode 214
The Karakura-Raizer Team face off against a female Arrancar.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Yasuhiro MatsumuraWritten by Masahiro Okubo
Episode 215
As the Gotei 13 prepare to face off against the top three Espada, Ichigo Kurosaki confronts Ulquiorra Cifer.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Mitsutaka NoshitaniWritten by Kenta Shimoyama
Episode 216
As Ichigo Kurosaki confronts Ulquiorra Cifer, the battle for the four pillars begins in Karakura Town.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Junya KoshidaWritten by Genki Yoshimura
Episode 217
5th Seat Yumichika Ayasegawa and Charlotte Chuhlhourne battle each other.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Taiji KawanishiWritten by Kenta Shimoyama
Episode 218
Lieutenant Izuru Kira, Lieutenant Shūhei Hisagi, and 3rd Seat Ikkaku Madarame continue their fights against Baraggan Louisenbairn's Fracción.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Rokou OgiwaraWritten by Masahiro Okubo
Episode 219
Lieutenant Shūhei Hisagi and Findorr Calius battle each other.
Directed by Kazunori MizunoWritten by Genki Yoshimura
Episode 220
3rd Seat Ikkaku Madarame loses his fight against Choe Neng Poww, forcing Captain Sajin Komamura to take over his battle.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Yasuto NishikataWritten by Kenta Shimoyama
Episode 221
Captain Suì-Fēng begins her battle with Ggio Vega while the other two Espada and their Fracción begin their fights.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Hiroaki NishimuraWritten by Masahiro Okubo
Episode 222
Ggio Vega and Nirgge Parduoc release their Zanpakutōs, prompting Lieutenant Marechiyo Ōmaeda to use his true power.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Hodaka KuramotoWritten by Kenta Shimoyama
Episode 223
Lieutenant Marechiyo Ōmaeda and Captain Suì-Fēng struggle against their opponents, but are eventually able to win.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Takeshi YamaguchiWritten by Kenta Shimoyama
Episode 224
Lieutenant Momo Hinamori arrives to help out Lieutenant Rangiku Matsumoto, prompting Harribel's Fracción to bring forth Ayon.
Directed by Tomoko HiramukiWritten by Kento Shimoyama
Episode 225
Ayon overpowers the lieutenants, greatly injuring them, but Captain-Commander Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto appears to fight the beast.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Taiji KawanishiWritten by Kenta Shimoyama
Episode 226
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.
Directed by Kazunori MizunoWritten by Masahiro Okubo
Episode 227
Ichigo Kurosaki and Yasutora Sado become classmates with Mizuiro Kojima and Keigo Asano. Rukia Kuchiki is assigned to Karakura Town and Renji Abarai is promoted.
Directed by Rokou OgiwaraWritten by Genki Yoshimura
Episode 228
The characters take a break on the beach.
Directed by Mitsutaka NoshitaniWritten by Masahiro Okubo
Episode 229
Ikkaku and Yumichika are forced to stay with Mizuho again while on a mission in the Human World.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Hiroaki NishimuraWritten by Kenta Shimoyama
Episode 230
A mysterious Zanpakutō Spirit named Muramasa releases the spirits of many Zanpakutō from their swords and attacks Soul Society.
Directed by Noriyuki AbeWritten by Masahiro Okubo
Episode 231
Ichigo Kurosaki battles against the manifested Zanpakutō Spirit of Sode no Shirayuki, who arrives in the Human World while chasing Rukia Kuchiki.
Directed by Takeshi YamaguchiWritten by Masahiro Okubo
Episode 232
Rukia Kuchiki and Ichigo Kurosaki battle Sode no Shirayuki, and Muramasa reveals he is a Zanpakutō Spirit.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Eiko NishiWritten by Genki Yoshimura
Episode 233
Muramasa releases Zangetsu, and Ichigo Kurosaki fights him as his inner Hollow begins to take control.
Directed by Junya KoshidaWritten by Masahiro Okubo
Episode 234
6th Division Lieutenant Renji Abarai is confronted by the spirit of his Zanpakutō, and Muramasa enters Ichigo Kurosaki's inner world.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Rokou OgiwaraWritten by Kenta Shimoyama
Episode 235
9th Division Lieutenant Shūhei Hisagi fights his Zanpakutō spirit while Hollow Ichigo fights Muramasa and 6th Division Lieutenant Renji Abarai regains the ability to release his Shikai, Zabimaru.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Hodaka KuramotoWritten by Kenta Shimoyama
Episode 236
3rd Division Lieutenant Izuru Kira aids 9th Division Lieutenant Shūhei Hisagi, who is fighting Kazeshini, while 6th Division Lieutenant Renji Abarai and Ichigo Kurosaki conclude their battles.
Directed by Kazunori MizunoWritten by Kenta Shimoyama
Episode 237
11th Division 3rd Seat Ikkaku Madarame and 2nd Division Lieutenant Marechiyo Ōmaeda encounter their Zanpakutō Spirits, and Ichigo Kurosaki spots 6th Division Captain Byakuya Kuchiki.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Hiroaki NishimuraWritten by Masahiro Okubo
Episode 238
10th Division Lieutenant Rangiku Matsumoto and 5th Division Lieutenant Momo Hinamori battle their Zanpakutō Spirits, and 10th Division Captain Tōshirō Hitsugaya tells Hyōrinmaru what his name is while Muramasa limps through the Forest of Menos.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Yasuhiro MatsumuraWritten by Genki Yoshimura
Episode 239
As 5th Division Lieutenant Momo Hinamori and 10th Division Lieutenant Rangiku Matsumoto conclude their battle, 10th Division Captain Tōshirō Hitsugaya tries to convince Hyōrinmaru he is his master, but the Zanpakutō Spirit does not believe it.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Tomoko HiramukiWritten by Genki Yoshimura
Episode 240
Ichigo Kurosaki attacks Muramasa, but Senbonzakura, and later 6th Division Captain Byakuya Kuchiki, shows up to protect him.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Eiko NishiWritten by Kenta Shimoyama
Episode 241
Muramasa has 6th Division Captain Byakuya Kuchiki perform a test of loyalty. Afterwards, Byakuya invades the 6th Division barracks and is forced to fight his lieutenant, Renji Abarai.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Yasuto NishikataWritten by Masahiro Okubo
Episode 242
As Ichigo Kurosaki, 2nd Division Captain Suì-Fēng, and 3rd Division Lieutenant Izuru Kira begin their battles, 11th Division 3rd Seat Ikkaku Madarame fights and defeats his Zanpakutō Spirit, Hōzukimaru.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Rokou OgiwaraWritten by Masahiro Okubo
Episode 243
As the Shinigami battle the Zanpakutō Spirits, 3rd Division Lieutenant Izuru Kira defeats Kazeshini, only to be attacked by Wabisuke. Meanwhile, 11th Division Captain Kenpachi Zaraki arrives at the battlefield.
Directed by Kazunori MizunoWritten by Masahiro Okubo
Episode 244
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.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Hodaka KuramotoWritten by Kento Shimoyama
Episode 245
As 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.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Hiroaki NishimuraWritten by Masahiro Okubo
Episode 246
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.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Yasuhiro MatsumuraWritten by Genki Yoshimura
Episode 247
As 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.
Directed by Yoshiyuki MitsuiWritten by Kenta Shimoyama
Episode 248
Captain-Commander Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto and the others are held back by Ryūjin Jakka's flames as Muramasa attempts to free Kōga Kuchiki.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Eiko NishiWritten by Masahiro Okubo
Episode 249
11th Division Captain Kenpachi Zaraki faces off against Tenken's Bankai, Kokujō Tengen Myō'ō, as Muramasa frees his master, Kōga.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Junya KoshidaWritten by Masahiro Okubo
Episode 250
Kōga Kuchiki's past is revealed.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Rokou OgiwaraWritten by Kenta Shimoyama
Episode 251
6th Division Captain Ginrei Kuchiki and Captain-Commander Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto are forced to seal Kōga Kuchiki away. In the present, 6th Division Captain Byakuya Kuchiki stops Kōga from killing Muramasa.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Hodaka KuramotoWritten by Genki Yoshimura
Episode 252
As Senbonzakura reveals the truth about 6th Division Captain Byakuya Kuchiki's betrayal, Byakuya fights against Kōga Kuchiki. Meanwhile, Muramasa loses controls and unleashes hundreds of Gillians.
Directed by Yasuto NishikataWritten by Masahiro Okubo
Episode 253
6th 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.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Hiroaki NishimuraWritten by Masahiro Okubo
Episode 254
The Shinigami and their Zanpakutō Spirits try to deal with the Gillians.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Takeshi YamaguchiWritten by Kenta Shimoyama
Episode 255
Ichigo Kurosaki defeats Muramasa, and the Zanpakutō Spirits return to their original forms.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Kazunori MizunoWritten by Genki Yoshimura
Episode 256
A party is being held at the Kuchiki Manor when two rogue Zanpakutō Spirits, called Tōjū, attack and disrupt the party.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Mitsutaka NoshitaniWritten by Masahiro Okubo
Episode 257
10th Division Captain Tōshirō Hitsugaya battles a Tōjū which has been absorbed by a Hollow.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Junya KoshidaWritten by Genki Yoshimura
Episode 258
6th Division Lieutenant Renji Abarai and his Zanpakutō Spirit, Zabimaru, must defeat a Tōjū, but Hebi wants freedom.
Directed by Rokou OgiwaraWritten by Kenta Shimoyama
Episode 259
A group of Shinigami must go into the sewers to fight a Tōjū. They are aided by a Zanpakutō Spirit who has been living in the sewers.
Directed by Hodaka KuramotoWritten by Masahiro Okubo
Episode 260
Kazeshini has a change of heart when he is forced to look after a baby.
Directed by Mitsue YamasakiWritten by Kenta Shimoyama
Episode 261
Orihime Inoue must help a transfer student who is being controlled by a Tōjū.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Hiroaki NishimuraWritten by Genki Yoshimura
Episode 262
Haineko falls for a Tōjū who is fully aware. However, when he loses control, Haineko decides to defeat him herself.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Kazunobu ShimizuWritten by Kenta ShimoyamaGuest stars Nobuhiko Okamoto
Episode 263
Zabimaru and Senbonzakura are trapped in the Shinigami Research and Development Institute.
Directed by Yasuto NishikataWritten by Masahiro Okubo
Episode 264
8th Division Lieutenant Nanao Ise tries to relate to the violet-haired girl while they battle a Tōjū.
Directed by Mitsutaka NoshitaniWritten by Kenta Shimoyama
Episode 265
The Zanpakutō Spirits struggle with the final Tōjū until their wielders arrive to help.
Directed by Junya KoshidaWritten by Masahiro Okubo
Episode 266
Prior events are recalled.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Akane Inoue, Hiroaki Nishimura, Kazunori Mizuno, Taiji Kawanishi, Tomoko Hiramuki, Junya KoshidaWritten by Masahiro Okubo, Natsuko Takahashi, Rika Nakase, Genki Yoshimura, Masashi Sogo
Episode 267
Ichigo Kurosaki struggles against Ulquiorra Cifer as Renji Abarai and Yasutora Sado fight Battikaroa.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Rokou OgiwaraWritten by Kenta Shimoyama
Episode 268
Loly Aivirrne and Menoly Mallia take Orihime Inoue up to where Ichigo Kurosaki is fighting. Yammy Llargo shows up and, after disposing of Loly, is ambushed by Uryū Ishida.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Yasuto NishikataWritten by Kenta Shimoyama
Episode 269
As Uryū Ishida deals with Yammy Llargo, Ulquiorra Cifer shows Ichigo Kurosaki his Resurrección.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Mitsue YamasakiWritten by Kenta Shimoyama
Episode 270
Ichigo Kurosaki greatly struggles with Ulquiorra Cifer in his released form and to further drive it in, Ulquiorra shows Ichigo his second release.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Yoshifumi SuedaWritten by Masahiro OkuboGuest stars Daisuke Namikawa
Episode 271
As Ichigo Kurosaki's Hollow form completely takes him over, he begins battling Ulquiorra Cifer again.
Directed by Yasuto NishikataWritten by Masahiro Okubo
Episode 272
Ichigo Kurosaki and Ulquiorra Cifer conclude their battle.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Kazunobu ShimizuWritten by Kenta Shimoyama
Episode 273
As Rukia Kuchiki, Yasutora Sado, and Lieutenant Renji Abarai battle Yammy Llargo, the captains in the Fake Karakura Town continue battling the Espada.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Tetsuo IchimuraWritten by Masahiro Okubo
Episode 274
The battle between Captain Tōshirō Hitsugaya and Tier Harribel continues.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Hodaka KuramotoWritten by Kenta Shimoyama
Episode 275
Captain Suì-Fēng and Lieutenant Marechiyo Ōmaeda struggle against Baraggan Louisenbairn.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Mitsutaka NoshitaniWritten by Kenta Shimoyama
Episode 276
As Lieutenant Marechiyo Ōmaeda distracts Baraggan Luisenbarn for Captain Suì-Fēng, Captain Shunsui Kyōraku and Coyote Starrk continue their battle.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Rokou OgiwaraWritten by Kenta Shimoyama
Episode 277
Captain Shunsui Kyōraku and Coyote Starrk decide to get serious in their battle.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Junya KoshidaWritten by Masahiro Okubo
Episode 278
The Espada are shown to still be alive, Sōsuke Aizen, Gin Ichimaru, and Kaname Tōsen are freed, and the Visored arrive on the battlefield.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Akane InoueWritten by Masahiro Okubo
Episode 279
The Visored join the fight.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Yasuto NishikataWritten by Masahiro Okubo
Episode 280
Hachigen Ushōda helps Captain Suì-Fēng battle Baraggan Luisenbarn.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Hiroaki NishimuraWritten by Kazuyuki Fudeyasu
Episode 281
Baraggan Luisenbarn recalls his past as the King of Hueco Mundo before dying.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Kazunobu ShimizuWritten by Kazuyuki FudeyasuGuest stars Shozo Iizuka
Episode 282
Love Aikawa and Rōjūrō Ōtoribashi battle against Coyote Starrk.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Junya KoshidaWritten by Kenta Shimoyama
Episode 283
Coyote Starrk and Captain Shunsui Kyōraku conclude their battle.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Kazuma SatouWritten by Kenta Shimoyama
Episode 284
As Tier Harribel falls unconscious from her wounds, she recalls her past.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Kazuo NogamiWritten by Kenta Shimoyama
Episode 285
As the situation begins to get desperate in the Fake Karakura Town, the battle with Yammy Llargo continues in Hueco Mundo.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Yasuto NishikataWritten by Kazuyuki Fudeyasu
Episode 286
The captains in Hueco Mundo decide to send Ichigo Kurosaki back to Karakura Town.
Directed by Shigeru UedaWritten by Kazuyuki Fudeyasu
Episode 287
Ichigo Kurosaki has a dream and tries to escape from it.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Junya KoshidaWritten by Kenta Shimoyama
Episode 288
As the battle with Yammy Llargo continues, Ichigo Kurosaki begins his return to Karakura Town.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Hiroaki NishimuraWritten by Kazuyuki Fudeyasu
Episode 289
As Captains Byakuya Kuchiki and Kenpachi Zaraki prepare to battle with each other, Yammy Llargo's anger makes him even stronger than before. Meanwhile, Kaname Tōsen reveals he has Hollowfication to Lieutenant Shūhei Hisagi and Captain Sajin Komamura.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Yasuto NishikataWritten by Kazuyuki Fudeyasu
Episode 290
Kaname Tōsen reveals his true reasons for betraying Soul Society.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Kazunobu ShimizuWritten by Kenta Shimoyama
Episode 291
As Captain Sajin Komamura continues his battle with Kaname Tōsen, Shinji Hirako releases his Zanpakutō against Sōsuke Aizen.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Mitsutaka NoshitaniWritten by Kenta Shimoyama
Episode 292
The Shinigami and Visored vow to protect Ichigo Kurosaki and defeat Sōsuke Aizen.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Akane InoueWritten by Masahiro Okubo
Episode 293
The Shinigami and Visored, attacking Sōsuke Aizen, are unable to defeat the treacherous captain.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Kazuo NogamiWritten by Kenta Shimoyama
Episode 294
Captain-Commander Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto joins the battle against Sōsuke Aizen, only for his Zanpakutō's abilities to be sealed by Wonderweiss Margela.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Mitsue YamasakiWritten by Kazuyuki Fudeyasu
Episode 295
Sōsuke Aizen reveals to Ichigo Kurosaki that all of his battles have taken place exactly as he desired.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Yasuto NishikataWritten by Masahiro Okubo
Episode 296
As Sōsuke Aizen reveals more facts to Ichigo Kurosaki, Isshin Kurosaki joins the battle.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Hiroaki NishimuraWritten by Masahiro Okubo
Episode 297
As Ichigo Kurosaki and Gin Ichimaru battle, Sōsuke Aizen explains to Isshin Kurosaki about the true power of the Hōgyoku.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Kazunobu ShimizuWritten by Masahiro Okubo
Episode 298
The Shinigami in the Gotei 13 make a movie for the "Seireitei International Film Festival."
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Mitsutaka NoshitaniWritten by Masahiro Okubo
Episode 299
While visiting the World of the Living, Kuchiki Rukia comes across Kurumadani Zennosuke, the current Soul Reaper stationed in Karakura Town, being attacked by a mysterious masked man.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Yasuto NishikataWritten by Masahiro Okubo
Episode 300
The battle with Sōsuke Aizen continues as Aizen is transformed by the Hōgyoku.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Kazuo NogamiWritten by Kazuyuki Fudeyasu
Episode 301
As his transformation progresses, Sōsuke Aizen proves more and more resilient. Ichigo Kurosaki's strength fails to defeat Gin Ichimaru.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Akane InoueWritten by Kenta Shimoyama
Episode 302
Ichigo Kurosaki begins training to learn the Final Getsuga Tenshō. Sōsuke Aizen and Gin Ichimaru arrive in Karakura Town.
Directed by Junya KoshidaWritten by Masahiro Okubo
Episode 303
The Soul Reaper Association hosts a New Year’s party in the Soul Society.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Kazunobu ShimizuWritten by Kenta Shimoyama
Episode 304
Ichigo Kurosaki has another dream and tries to escape from it again.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Rokou OgiwaraWritten by Kazuyuki Fudeyasu
Episode 305
Lieutenants Shūhei Hisagi and Rangiku Matsumoto go on a mission, and Hisagi deludes himself into thinking that Rangiku likes him.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Mitsutaka NoshitaniWritten by Masahiro Okubo
Episode 306
Ichigo Kurosaki stands his ground against Tensa Zangetsu, who fuses with Ichigo's inner Hollow.
Directed by Junya KoshibaWritten by Kento Shimoyama
Episode 307
As the Humans run away, Gin Ichimaru betrays Sōsuke Aizen.
Directed by Akane InoueWritten by Kento Shimoyama
Episode 308
Ichigo Kurosaki emerges from his training and forces Sōsuke Aizen into battle away from Karakura Town.
Directed by Junya KoshidaWritten by Kento Shimoyama
Episode 309
Ichigo Kurosaki uses the Final Getsuga Tenshō against Sōsuke Aizen.
Directed by Yoshifumi SuedaWritten by Kazuyuki Fudeyasu
Episode 310
The aftermath of the battle with Sōsuke Aizen is shown.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Kazunobu ShimizuWritten by Masahiro Okubo
Episode 311
The continued adventures of Karakura-Raizer.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Kazuo NogamiWritten by Mio Imamura
Episode 312
Lieutenant Marechiyo Ōmaeda pretends to be the captain of the Second Division.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Hiroaki NishimuraWritten by Masahiro Okubo
Episode 313
Ichigo Kurosaki meets a member of the 11th Division named Seizo Harugasaki.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Mitsutaka NoshitaniWritten by Kenta Shimoyama
Episode 314
Kon chases after a beautiful girl, while the rest of Karakura Town is threatened by a Hollow.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Hiroki TakagiWritten by Kazuyuki Fudeyasu
Episode 315
Lieutenant Yachiru Kusajishi encounters her old Shinigami friend and catches up with him.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Akane InoueWritten by Kazuyuki Fudeyasu
Episode 316
Captain Tōshirō Hitsugaya visits the Human World and visits Haru, an old lady he knew from his first assignment in the Human World.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Kazunobu ShimizuWritten by Masahiro Okubo
Episode 317
One month after Sōsuke Aizen's defeat, as things are returning to normal, people begin to disappear in the Dangai.
Directed by Noriyuki AbeWritten by Kento Shimoyama
Episode 318
As Ichigo Kurosaki escapes from his detention, Kagerōza Inaba comes to collect Nozomi Kujō.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Kazunori MizunoWritten by Kento Shimoyama
Episode 319
As Uryū Ishida battles Kagerōza Inaba, Ichigo Kurosaki and Rukia Kuchiki attempt to escape from Seireitei.
Directed by Yuzuru TachikawaWritten by Kento Shimoyama
Episode 320
While the real Gotei 13 have a meeting about the Reigai, Kon is tasked with looking after Nozomi Kujō.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Kazuo NogamiWritten by Masahiro Okubo
Episode 321
Captains Jūshirō Ukitake and Shunsui Kyōraku investigate the SRDI's records, while the real Gotei 13 officers encounter their Reigai counterparts.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Mitsutaka NoshitaniWritten by Masahiro Okubo
Episode 322
As the Reigai continue their attack, Nozomi Kujō wanders around Karakura in search of something.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Akane InoueWritten by Kazuyuki Fudeyasu
Episode 323
Ichigo Kurosaki defeats many Reigai while protecting Nozomi Kujō.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Kazunobu ShimizuWritten by Kazuyuki Fudeyasu
Episode 324
The captains return to Soul Society to confront Kagerōza Inaba.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Yasuto NishikataWritten by Kento Shimoyama
Episode 325
As Captain-Commander Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto fights the Reigai, Captain Byakuya Kuchiki encounters a Reigai of Captain Tōshirō Hitsugaya.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Junya KoshidaWritten by Kenta Shimoyama
Episode 326
As the captains advance through Seireitei, Captain Tōshirō Hitsugaya encounters a Reigai of Lieutenant Momo Hinamori.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Kazuo NogamiWritten by Kazuyuki Fudeyasu
Episode 327
Captains Sajin Komamura, Byakuya Kuchiki, and Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto continue their battles with the Reigai.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Minoru YamaokaWritten by Masahiro Okubo
Episode 328
The real members of the Gotei 13 arrive at Kagerōza Inaba's lair to challenge him.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Kazunori MizunoWritten by Kenta Shimoyama
Episode 329
Kagerōza Inaba struggles to recover from Captain Mayuri Kurotsuchi's attack, while his motives and Nozomi Kujō's identity are revealed.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Yasuto NishikataWritten by Kenta Shimoyama
Episode 330
As the remaining members of the Gotei 13 try to recover, Nozomi Kujō decides she wants to help the others.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Mitsutaka NoshitaniWritten by Kenta Shimoyama
Episode 331
Nozomi Kujō trains with Ichigo Kurosaki and the others while the Reigai assault the Human World once again.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Akane InoueWritten by Masahiro Okubo
Episode 332
Kujou Nozomi tries to join Ichigo and the others to fight the Reigai captains, but the other Soul Reapers tell her not to interfere.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Kazunobu ShimizuWritten by Masahiro Okubo
Episode 333
Head Captain Genryusai Yamamoto steps in to battle against the Reigai. Kurosaki Ichigo and Kujou Nozomi join the fight.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Kazuo NogamiWritten by Kazuyuki Fudeyasu
Episode 334
Kujou Nozomi’s Zanpakuto breaks in the midst of trying to protect Yamamoto-Genryuusai Shigekuni from Inaba Kagerouza’s attack.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Kazunori MizunoWritten by Kazuyuki Fudeyasu
Episode 335
After being brought back to the Urahara Shop by Kisuke Urahara, Ichigo Kurosaki heads into the Dangai to retrieve his Reishi.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Yuzuru TachikawaWritten by Kenta Shimoyama
Episode 336
Ichigo Kurosaki, Kon, and Kisuke Urahara infiltrate Soul Society as Inaba begins to fuse with Nozomi Kujō.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Yoshifumi SuedaWritten by Kenta Shimoyama
Episode 337
As Yoruichi Shihōin and the captains battle the Reigai, Ichigo Kurosaki, Kon, and Kisuke Urahara go in search of Kagerōza Inaba's lab.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Mitsutaka NoshitaniWritten by Kazuyuki Fudeyasu
Episode 338
Urahara Kisuke and Kon find Ouko Yushima, the man behind Kageroza’s invasion. Finding traces of Kageroza’s blood nearby, the two follow the trail.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Akane InoueWritten by Kazuyuki Fudeyasu
Episode 339
The Gotei 13 battle the Reigai, while the combined form of Inaba and Nozomi Kujō fights off a Hollowfied Ichigo and his friends.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Masaya SasakiWritten by Masahiro Okubo
Episode 340
As the merged Inaba Nozomi Kujō is confronted, the captains and lieutenants battle the Reigai.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Kazuo NogamiWritten by Kenta Shimoyama
Episode 341
As the captains and lieutenants fight against the Reigai, Ichigo Kurosaki uses his restored powers to fight the fused form of Kagerōza Inaba and Nozomi Kujō.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Yuzuru TachikawaWritten by Kenta Shimoyama
Episode 342
Ichigo Kurosaki gradually loses his remaining powers and bids farewell to Rukia Kuchiki.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Kazunori MizunoWritten by Masahiro Okubo
Episode 343
Seventeen months later, Ichigo Kurosaki continues living life as a normal teenage high school student in Karakura Town.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Yasuto NishikataWritten by Masahiro Okubo
Episode 344
Kurosaki Ichigo’s boss Unagiya Ikumi shows up and drags him back to the office, where he meets a man called Kugo Ginjo.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Mitsutaka NoshitaniWritten by Kazuyuki Fudeyasu
Episode 345
After Ichigo Kurosaki and Orihime Inoue visit Uryū Ishida in the hospital, Keigo Asano is attacked.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Junya KoshidaWritten by Kenta Shimoyama
Episode 346
Ginjou Kuugo tells Kurosaki Ichigo of his goal to restore his lost Soul Reaper powers, as well as demonstrating his own unique power.
Directed by Noriyuki AbeWritten by Masahiro Okubo
Episode 347
Kurosaki Ichigo has a day to decide whether to regain his lost Soul Reaper powers or not.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Mitsutaka NoshitaniWritten by Kenta Shimoyama
Episode 348
Kurosaki Ichigo begins training, his first session is to fight and win against Mr. Pork
Directed by Noriyuki AbeWritten by Kazuyuki Fudeyasu
Episode 349
Inoue Orihime is suddenly stopped and asked to die by a man named Shishigawara Moe.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Geisei Morita, Tadahito MatsubayashiWritten by Mio Imamura
Episode 350
Tsuskishima pretends to impale Orihime's chest and leaves her. Although Orihime suffered no cuts, she starts having a vague idea that Tsukishima was her friend. Unwilling to worry Ichigo about what happened, she only tells Chad about Tsukishima. Aware that Orihime is hiding information from, Ichigo goes back to to Xcution headquarters to continue his training to help his friends.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Yasuto NishikataWritten by Masahiro Okubo
Episode 351
Ichigo Kurosaki continues his training with Xcution, as they struggle to convince Jackie Tristan to help.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Kazunori MizunoWritten by Kenta Shimoyama
Episode 352
As Jackie Tristan and Ichigo Kurosaki train in the fish tank, Shūkurō Tsukishima arrives in Xcution's hideout.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Yasuhiro KurodaWritten by Kazuyuki Fudeyasu
Episode 353
As Shūkurō Tsukishima arrives at Xcution, a battle ensues.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Junya KoshidaWritten by Masahiro Okubo
Episode 354
Ichigo Kurosaki fights Kūgo Ginjō in the Game Space.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Mitsutaka NoshitaniWritten by Kazuyuki Fudeyasu
Episode 355
New year celebrations in Soul Society include a kite-flying contest and Rukia performing a celebration dance.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Hiroki TakagiWritten by Mio Imamura
Episode 356
Ichigo Kurosaki continues his training with Kūgo Ginjō, resulting in him completing his Fullbring.
Directed by Geisei MoritaWritten by Kenta Shimoyama
Episode 357
Ichigo trains with his Fullbring. Chad and Orihime investigate Tsukishima and engage in battle.
Directed by Tadahito MatsubayashiWritten by Kenta Shimoyama
Episode 358
Uryū leaves the hospital to investigate a Reiatsu that is appearing everywhere. Ichigo's friends and family, as well as the members of Xcution except for Ginjō, have been cut by Tsukishima.
Directed by Yasuto NishikataWritten by Kazuyuki Fudeyasu
Episode 359
Ichigo and Kūgo catch their breath at a secret hideout and formulate a plan. They go to Tsukishima's mansion and engage in battle.
Directed by Rokou OgiwaraWritten by Masahiro Okubo
Episode 360
As Ichigo Kurosaki begins his battle with Shūkurō Tsukishima, Uryū Ishida arrives, and Kūgo Ginjō is cut by Tsukishima.
Directed by Kazunori MizunoWritten by Masahiro Okubo
Episode 361
Stripped of his Fullbring, the powerless Ichigo Kurosaki is stabbed by Rukia Kuchiki and has his Shinigami powers returned to him.
Directed by Tadahito MatsubayashiWritten by Kenta Shimoyama
Episode 362
The 13 Court Guard Squad Soul Reapers share their Spirit Energy to restore Ichigo Kurosaki’s lost powers.
Directed by Mitsutaka NoshitaniWritten by Kazuyuki Fudeyasu
Episode 363
The Soul Reapers take on the Xcution members in one-on-one battles.
Directed by Kazunori MizunoWritten by Mio Imamura
Episode 364
The battle between Kuchiki Byakuya and Tsukishima Shuukurou escalates as they both push their powers to the limit.
Directed by Rokou OgiwaraWritten by Mio ImamuraGuest stars Daisuke Ono
Episode 365
As the battle between Ichigo Kurosaki, Uryū Ishida, and Kūgo Ginjō intensifies, the truth behind the Substitute Shinigami Badge surfaces.
Directed by Kazunori MizunoWritten by Kento ShimoyamaGuest stars Hiroki Touchi
Episode 366
Ichigo Kurosaki and Ginjo Kugo both release their Bankai to settle the score.
Directed by Noriyuki Abe, Yasuto NishikataWritten by Kento Shimoyama
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Masakazu MoritaIchigo Kurosaki (voice)
Fumiko OrikasaRukia Kuchiki (voice)
Hiroki YasumotoYasutora Sado (voice)
Yuki MatsuokaOrihime Inoue (voice)
Noriaki SugiyamaUryu Ishida (voice)
Tomoko KanedaNel Tu (voice)
Kentaro ItoRenji Abarai (voice)
Ryotaro OkiayuByakuya Kuchki (voice)
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