Ep. 113: Ichigo Fears Hollow Takeover as Yammy and Ulquiorra Attack Karakura Town
Aired on January 31, 2007

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Following a conversation with Hirako, Ichigo recognizes that his inner Hollow is growing beyond his control. At home, the Hollow’s voice taunts him, promising to eventually take over his body. Meanwhile, Arrancar Yammy Riyalgo and Ulquiorra Schiffer arrive in Karakura Town. Yammy begins consuming the souls of local humans. Orihime and Chad arrive to intervene but are easily defeated by Yammy. As Yammy attempts to deliver a killing blow against Orihime, Ichigo arrives just in time to block the attack. This sequence marks the beginning of the Arrancar: The Arrival arc, specifically episode 4 out of 22.
Episodes
- Ep. 109 · Ichigo and Rukia Reflect on Past Events Before Returning to the Real World
- Ep. 110 · Substitute Business Reopens: The Terrifying Transfer Student Arrives
- Ep. 111 · Ryuuken's Condition and Isshin's Arrival to Defeat the Grand Fisher
- Ep. 112 · War Begins as Urahara Discusses Aizen's Forces and the Hougyoku Timeline
- Ep. 113 · Ichigo Fears Hollow Takeover as Yammy and Ulquiorra Attack Karakura Town
- Ep. 114 · Ichigo battles Yammy while Soul Reapers including Rukia arrive to assist against Arrancar threats.
- Ep. 115 · Ichigo Fights a Hollow and Learns About Aizen's Plans
- Ep. 116 · Aizen debriefs Ulquiorra and Yammy while Grimmjow leads five Arrancar to Karakura Town.
- Ep. 117 · Rukia Engages D-Roy While Grimmjow Approaches and Keigo Witnesses Ikkaku's Fight