Ep. 118: Ikkaku Unleashes Bankai to Defeat Edorad While Grimmjow Defeats Rukia
Aired on March 7, 2007
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Ikkaku engages Edorad, who releases his zanpakutou after failing to counter Ikkaku's unorthodox style. Edorad overpowers Ikkaku in this form, prompting Ikkaku to use his bankai. Meanwhile, Grimmjow defeats Rukia with a single blow and prepares to fight Ichigo. Ikkaku lands several hits on Edorad, leading to a final clash where both use all their power. This event occurs during the Arrancar: The Arrival arc, specifically episode 9 of 22.
Episodes
- 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
- Ep. 118 · Ikkaku Unleashes Bankai to Defeat Edorad While Grimmjow Defeats Rukia
- Ep. 119 · Ikkaku Recalls Joining Kenpachi and Training Renji in the Rukongai
- Ep. 120 · Hitsugaya Scatters! The Broken Hyorinmaru
- Ep. 121 · Hitsugaya Trio Overpowers Enemies as Ichigo Fights Grimmjow Barehanded
- Ep. 122 · Grimmjow's Arm Severed as Ichigo Confronts the Vizards for Hollow Control