Ep. 8: On June 17, Ichigo and family visit mother's grave during rain
Aired on November 23, 2004

Ichigo and his family visit their mother's grave on the anniversary of her death. While there, the Soul Reaper sent to retrieve Rukia attacks them because she broke the Soul Society's laws by giving Ichigo her powers. The battle halts when Ichigo's sisters Karin and Yuzu are attacked by a huge hollow. Agent of the Shinigami arc: (8/20)
Episodes
- 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.
- Ep. 7 · Ichigo battles a hollow while reclaiming a modsoul and placing it in a stuffed lion named Kon
- Ep. 8 · On June 17, Ichigo and family visit mother's grave during rain
- Ep. 9 · Ichigo Faces the Grand Fisher, the Hollow Who Killed His Mother
- Ep. 10 · Don Kanonji's Exorcism Error Leads to Ichigo's New Apprentice Status
- Ep. 11 · Ichigo meets Quincy Uryuu Ishida who challenges him to a Hollow hunting contest
- Ep. 12 · Chad battles a hollow to save Karin and gains a powerful new ability.