Ep. 2: Ichigo becomes Rukia's substitute after she loses her powers in his class
Aired on October 12, 2004

Ichigo discovers that Rukia has enrolled in his class and has lost her Shinigami powers. He is tasked with posing as her substitute until her abilities recover. Although he initially refuses this responsibility, he eventually accepts the role after realizing he cannot ignore the threat of Hollows if he encounters one again. This segment serves as the second part of the Agent of the Shinigami arc, marking the twelfth episode out of twenty in the series.
Episodes
- Ep. 1 · Ichigo gains Shinigami powers to defeat Fishbone D after Rukia is injured
- Ep. 2 · Ichigo becomes Rukia's substitute after she loses her powers in his class
- Ep. 3 · Ichigo confronts Acidwire, the hollow spirit of Orihime Inoue's deceased older brother.
- Ep. 4 · Chad Possesses Cursed Cockatiel Inhabited by Boy's Soul and Hollow
- Ep. 5 · Chad battles the unseen Shrieker with Rukia's aid while Ichigo delivers the final blow.
- Ep. 6 · Ichigo battles an artificial soul candy that ruins his reputation while Rukia is away.