Ep. 11: Ichigo meets Quincy Uryuu Ishida who challenges him to a Hollow hunting contest
Aired on December 14, 2004
During a mission to defeat Hollows, Ichigo Kurosaki crosses paths with Uryuu Ishida, a classmate from the Quincy clan. The Quincy are humans capable of utilizing spiritual energy to summon bows for combat against Hollows. Uryuu openly declares himself an adversary to all Soul Reapers and proposes a competition to determine who is superior in hunting Hollows. This encounter marks a significant conflict between Ichigo and Uryuu, highlighting the distinct abilities of the Quincy and their opposition to the Soul Society's agents. The narrative focuses on this rivalry and the introduction of Uryuu's unique fighting style within the ongoing Agent of the Shinigami arc.
Episodes
- 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
- Ep. 15 · Kon seeks new owner while Ichigo and Rukia face Soul Society hunters