Ep. 277: Kyouraku and Starrk clash as Stark fuses with Gingerbuck to gain the upper hand.
Aired on June 29, 2010

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A massive explosion sends Soi Fon flying, but Oomaeda catches her to prevent a crash. Shunsui Kyouraku and Coyote Starrk continue their battle, with Starrk pressuring Kyouraku to reveal his bankai. Starrk summons Lilinette Gingerbuck and fuses with her to release his zanpakutou, Los Lobos, adopting a gunslinger appearance. The fight resumes with Starrk gaining the advantage, confusing Kyouraku about his guns' mechanics. As Kyouraku faces danger from Starrk's cero, Juushirou Ukitake intervenes using his shikai, leaving Starrk questioning if Ukitake also fired a cero. This segment is part of the Arrancar: Downfall arc, specifically episode 12 out of 39.
Episodes
- Ep. 273 · Halibel Releases Her Zanpakuto to Strike Down Hitsugaya in Karakura Town
- Ep. 274 · Hitsugaya and Halibel clash with opposing ice and water abilities in a desperate battle.
- Ep. 275 · Hitsugaya freezes Halibel while Soi Fon faces Baraggan's aging Respira attack
- Ep. 276 · Soi Fon Unleashes Bankai to Counter Baraggan's Respira While Oomaeda Holds the Line
- Ep. 277 · Kyouraku and Starrk clash as Stark fuses with Gingerbuck to gain the upper hand.
- Ep. 278 · The Nightmare Returns... Revival of the Espada
- Ep. 279 · Hirako and Aizen...the Reunion of Fate!
- Ep. 280 · Hisagi and Tosen part ways while Soul Reapers fight Vizards against Arrancar forces
- Ep. 281 · Baraggan's Rotting Demise and Stark's Vow of Revenge