Ep. 19: Ichigo undergoes hollow transformation and battles his inner spirit Zangetsu.
Aired on February 15, 2005
Rukia’s execution in the Soul Society is accelerated, leaving her with only twenty five days remaining. Deep within the pit, Ichigo endures intense pain while transforming into a hollow. As the process nears completion, he enters his subconscious and confronts his inner spirit, Zangetsu, who assists him in awakening his innate Soul Reaper abilities. Ichigo emerges from the pit wearing his Soul Reaper uniform and a hollow mask. After removing the mask, he proceeds to the next phase of his training, which involves fighting Urahara. This segment is part of the Agent of the Shinigami arc, specifically episode (19/20).
Episodes
- Ep. 15 · Kon seeks new owner while Ichigo and Rukia face Soul Society hunters
- Ep. 16 · Ichigo confronts Soul Reaper Lieutenant Renji Abarai in a fierce battle.
- Ep. 17 · Ichigo Loses to Byakuya and Agrees to Train with Urahara
- Ep. 18 · Ichigo trains at Urahara Shop to reclaim Shinigami powers before becoming a hollow.
- Ep. 19 · Ichigo undergoes hollow transformation and battles his inner spirit Zangetsu.
- Ep. 20 · Ichigo Discovers Zangetsu Name and Group Departs for Soul Society
- Ep. 21 · Ichigo and friends enter Soul Society through the gate, facing Jidanbou and Gin Ichimaru.
- Ep. 22 · Ichigo meets Ganju Shiba after being expelled from the Seireitei by Ichimaru.
- Ep. 23 · Yoruichi recruits Kuukaku Shiba to infiltrate Seireitei while Rukia faces execution in fourteen days.