Ep. 167: Grimmjow's Final Stand and Ichigo's Victory Over the Arrancar
Aired on April 16, 2008
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A flashback details Grimmjow’s past as a hollow alongside his former Fracciónes, including Shawlong Qufang, Edorad Leones, Ilfort Grantz, Nakim Greendina, and D-Roy Linker. In the present, a wounded Grimmjow refuses to surrender. He unleashes his most powerful attack against Ichigo, who successfully counters the assault and delivers a decisive final blow. Grimmjow is left defeated on the ground. Following this victory, Ichigo prepares to rescue Orihime and depart from Las Noches. This segment concludes the Arrancar: The Fierce Fight arc, marking episode 16 of 16.
Episodes
- Ep. 163 · Grimmjow rescues Orihime while Uryuu and Renji confront Szayel Aporro
- Ep. 164 · Uryuu and Renji trap Szayel Aporro, who heals and leaves while Grimmjow seeks Orihime's help for Ichigo.
- Ep. 165 · Grimmjow Traps Ulquiorra While Ichigo Battles Him After Orihime Heals Him
- Ep. 166 · Desperate Effort Versus Desperate Effort: Hollowfied Ichigo
- Ep. 167 · Grimmjow's Final Stand and Ichigo's Victory Over the Arrancar
- Ep. 168 · New Third Division Captain Shusuke Amagai Arrives and Faces Initial Resistance
- Ep. 169 · Dangerous Transfer Student Arrives in Karakura Town
- Ep. 170 · Mysterious Assassin Attacks Lurichiyo Under Moonlight While Ichigo Seeks Answers
- Ep. 171 · Lurichiyo flees after Ichigo reveals his bodyguard role, leading to an assassin attack