Ep. 10: Don Kanonji's Exorcism Error Leads to Ichigo's New Apprentice Status
Aired on December 7, 2004
Popular television personality and spirit medium Don Kanonji accidentally converts a spirit into a hollow while performing an exorcism. Ichigo is compelled to resolve the resulting situation by defeating the hollow. Following the battle, Don Kanonji is stunned by his mistake. Ichigo provides some encouragement, helping the medium regain his composure. Despite Ichigo's reluctance, Don Kanonji insists on appointing Ichigo as his new apprentice. This event occurs during the Agent of the Shinigami arc, which is identified as episode 10 of 20. The incident highlights the dangers of improper spiritual practices and establishes a new dynamic between the two characters.
Episodes
- Ep. 6 · Ichigo battles an artificial soul candy that ruins his reputation while Rukia is away.
- Ep. 7 · Ichigo battles a hollow while reclaiming a modsoul and placing it in a stuffed lion named Kon
- Ep. 8 · On June 17, Ichigo and family visit mother's grave during rain
- Ep. 9 · Ichigo Faces the Grand Fisher, the Hollow Who Killed His Mother
- Ep. 10 · Don Kanonji's Exorcism Error Leads to Ichigo's New Apprentice Status
- Ep. 11 · Ichigo meets Quincy Uryuu Ishida who challenges him to a Hollow hunting contest
- Ep. 12 · Chad battles a hollow to save Karin and gains a powerful new ability.
- Ep. 13 · Orihime develops Shun Shun Rikka powers to defeat hollows attacking her school
- Ep. 14 · Ichigo and Uryuu fight a Menos Grande together while others watch