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12 / 16- 265EP 265filler
The Final Sword Beast Menace: Evolution and Kirikaze's Misty Assault
Apr 6, 2010Kazeshini confronts a cornered cleaver sword beast, but it reverts to sword form, confusing him. He, Zabimaru, Houzukimaru, and Ruri'iro Kujaku discover an unknown beast absorbing spiritual energy from others. This entity, Kirikaze, attacks lion, face, and ape sword beasts in the Rukongai streets. The zanpakutou engage Kirikaze without their owners but fail against his mist transformation. Their owners arrive, urging unity between Soul Reapers and zanpakutou. The spirits donate their remaining energy to Renji, enabling his bankai to defeat Kirikaze. Although the zanpakutou return to sword forms, the Soul Reapers sense their lingering presence. This concludes the Beast Swords arc.
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Ichigo Kurosaki and Ulquiorra Schiffer prepare to resume their battle following the war recap
Apr 13, 2010This installment provides a summary of the fierce conflict between Soul Reaper captains and lieutenants alongside the remaining Espadas of Sousuke Aizen's arrancar army. The narrative review covers the significant battles that have taken place. The segment concludes as Ichigo Kurosaki and Ulquiorra Schiffer stand ready to restart their intense confrontation. This content is part of the Arrancar: Downfall arc, specifically identified as the first entry out of thirty-nine in the series.
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Ichigo and Ulquiorra clash evenly while Chad and Renji defeat Battikaroa in Hueco Mundo
Apr 20, 2010Ichigo and Ulquiorra engage in a balanced final battle where Ichigo lands a slight wound on his opponent. Ichigo speculates that he is becoming more like a Hollow or Ulquiorra is becoming more human, a theory that infuriates Ulquiorra. Simultaneously, Yasutora Sado and Renji Abarai battle a massive Hollow named Battikaroa in the Hueco Mundo desert. They discover its weakness and secure victory by destroying its head after fracturing its body. Back in a Las Noches tower, Orihime Inoue shields Ichigo from a near-fatal strike by Ulquiorra. This segment covers the second part of the Arrancar: Downfall arc.
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Orihime Faces Torture as Yammy Arrives and Loly Reveals Her True Form
Apr 27, 2010Ichigo battles Ulquiorra while Loly Aivirrne and Menoly Mallia confront Orihime. Menoly refuses to harm Orihime, citing her healing abilities, so Loly tortures her alone. Yammy Riyalgo interrupts, killing Menoly and wounding Loly after Ulquiorra blocks his challenge. Orihime heals Loly, who summons her zanpakutou, Escolopendra, displaying skeletal tentacles. Yammy punches Loly through a wall, leaving her for dead, then targets Orihime, who defends herself with Santen Kesshun. Meanwhile, Rukia Kuchiki fights Rudbornn Chelute and the Exequias, while Chad and Renji defeat other hollows. Uryuu Ishida arrives with Ginrei Kojaku, breaking through the tower wall to assist Ichigo and rescue Orihime.
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Uryu Traps Yammy While Ichigo Faces Ulquiorra's Bankai
May 4, 2010Uryuu engages Yammy alone, deploying mines from Mayuri Kurotsuchi across the fifth tower to drop the Arrancar to the ground. Elsewhere, Rukia struggles against Rudbornn and the Exequias until Chad and Renji arrive to assist. Ichigo continues his battle with Ulquiorra, donning his Hollow mask to gain the upper hand. Ulquiorra breaks through the Las Noches canopy to release his Zanpakuto, Murciélago, revealing two rules: Grand Rey Cero is prohibited, and Espadas 1 to 4 cannot release their Zanpakuto. The release grants Ulquiorra large bat-like wings, significantly boosting his power and allowing him to nearly decapitate Ichigo with his first strike.
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Ichigo Fails Against Ulquiorra as Orihime and Uryuu Witness His Defeat
May 11, 2010Ichigo struggles to counter Ulquiorra’s assaults, vowing not to surrender despite the Arrancar’s superior strength. Ulquiorra then transforms into his second release, a state he claims Aizen has never witnessed. Despite Ichigo’s attempts to defend himself and counterattack, Ulquiorra proves too fast and powerful. When Orihime and Uryuu finally reach the surface, they find Ichigo already defeated and captured. Ulquiorra informs Orihime that he will destroy her last hope by killing Ichigo. He then fires his Cero Oscuras, punching a hole through Ichigo’s chest and seemingly ending the fight. This event occurs during the Arrancar: Downfall arc, episode 5 of 39.
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Orihime mourns Ichigo as he awakens with new hollow powers to defeat Ulquiorra.
May 18, 2010Ulquiorra blocks a horrified Orihime from reaching Ichigo’s body, forcing Uryuu to attempt a failed sneak attack to buy time for healing. After Ulquiorra overwhelms Uryuu, Orihime’s desperate cries trigger Ichigo’s hollowfication. Surprised by the transformation, Ulquiorra fires a Cero Oscuras, which Ichigo blocks with his own cero. Ichigo swiftly severs Ulquiorra’s arm, but the Arrancar instantly regenerates it and unleashes his Lanza del Relámpago attack. Ichigo dodges effortlessly, overwhelming and defeating Ulquiorra in the ensuing skirmish. This event occurs during the Arrancar: Downfall arc, specifically episode 6 of 39.
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Ichigo defeats Ulquiorra in Hollow form while Rukia and others defeat Rudbornn
May 25, 2010Chad and Renji break Rudbornn's defense while Rukia freezes him, allowing Yammy to finish him off. Ichigo, in his new Hollow form, kills Ulquiorra with a cero, but stabs Uryuu when the latter intervenes. Ulquiorra awakens, causing the attack to backfire and revert Ichigo to normal. Ulquiorra requests a rematch, but Ichigo proposes an even fight. Ulquiorra realizes his body is expiring from power exhaustion, yet Ichigo refuses to kill him. As Ulquiorra turns to ash, he recalls conversations with Orihime and realizes he has grown a heart. He asks Orihime if she fears him, and upon her negative reply, he dissolves into the wind.
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Halibel Releases Her Zanpakuto to Strike Down Hitsugaya in Karakura Town
Jun 1, 2010Yammy unleashes his Zanpakuto, Ira, after Ulquiorra's death, growing colossal and revealing the Espada ranks from 0 to 9. He effortlessly blocks attacks from Rukia, Chad, and Renji. Meanwhile, in fake Karakura Town, Tier Halibel fights Hitsugaya. She releases her sword, Tiburón, and slices Hitsugaya's body in two. Halibel then moves toward Genryuusai Shigekuni Yamamoto to avenge her destroyed Fracciones, the Tres Bestias. However, Hitsugaya reappears, revealing that the sliced body was merely an ice illusion. This confrontation occurs during the Arrancar: Downfall arc, specifically episode 8 of 39. The events highlight the escalating power of the Arrancar and the resilience of the Soul Reapers as they face increasingly dangerous opponents in their desperate defense.
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Hitsugaya and Halibel clash with opposing ice and water abilities in a desperate battle.
Jun 8, 2010Hitsugaya and Halibel exchange attacks using water and ice, neutralizing each other because he freezes water while she melts ice. Both strategize to transform the battlefield to land a decisive blow. Hitsugaya struggles to protect injured Soul Reaper lieutenants while evading Halibel, suffering severe injuries from her Cascada technique. Halibel notes his compromised strength, prompting Hitsugaya to rise and declare Hyourinmaru the supreme zanpakutou with control over the heavens. He prepares to unleash his ultimate technique, Hyouten Hyakkasou, to end the confrontation. This sequence is part of the Arrancar: Downfall arc, specifically episode 9 of 39.
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Hitsugaya freezes Halibel while Soi Fon faces Baraggan's aging Respira attack
Jun 15, 2010Hitsugaya utilizes Hyouten Hyakkasou to manipulate weather and trap Halibel in ice. Meanwhile, Soi Fon and Marechiyo Oomaeda battle Baraggan Louisenbairn, who slows Soi Fon's reactions and ages her left shoulder until it breaks. Their counterattack fails when Oomaeda hesitates. Baraggan then releases his zanpakutou, Arrogante, and unleashes Respira, a dark cloud that decays everything it touches. The attack reaches Soi Fon's left hand, withering it to the bone and spreading up her arm. Realizing her entire body will decay unless drastic action is taken, Soi Fon orders Oomaeda to cut off her left arm before the Respira spreads further. This scene is part of the Arrancar: Downfall arc, specifically episode 10 out of 39.
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Soi Fon Unleashes Bankai to Counter Baraggan's Respira While Oomaeda Holds the Line
Jun 22, 2010Soi Fon and Oomaeda face a critical disadvantage against Baraggan Louisenbairn’s Respira, unable to approach or counterattack. Soi Fon departs, leaving Oomaeda to fight alone. He attempts various strategies to delay the enemy but fails to make an impact. Cornered and outmatched, Oomaeda is saved by Soi Fon’s return. She has released her bankai, manifesting as a large golden weapon covering her entire right arm. She fires a missile at Baraggan, resulting in a massive explosion. This sequence occurs during the Arrancar: Downfall arc, episode 11 of 39.
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Kyouraku and Starrk clash as Stark fuses with Gingerbuck to gain the upper hand.
Jun 29, 2010A 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.
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The Nightmare Returns... Revival of the Espada
Jul 6, 2010Kyouraku and Ukitake engage Stark, who observes Ukitake’s shikai absorbing and reflecting his cero. A Garganta opens, revealing Wonderweiss Mergera and the giant hollow Hooleer. Wonderweiss stabs Ukitake, while Stark blasts Kyouraku with a cero, causing both to collapse. Wonderweiss’s scream shatters the ice trapping Halibel, freeing her safely. He then clears smoke from Baraggan, restoring him, and has Hooleer extinguish the flames around Aizen, Gin Ichimaru, and Kaname Tousen. As the Soul Reapers panic, the Vizards arrive unexpectedly at fake Karakura Town before the trio. This segment is part of the Arrancar: Downfall arc, episode 13 of 39.
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Hirako and Aizen...the Reunion of Fate!
Jul 13, 2010Flashbacks reveal Aizen’s hollowification experiments on exiled Soul Reapers, explaining the origin of the Vizards. In the present, Shinji Hirako clarifies to Yamamoto that the Vizards oppose Aizen, with Ichigo as the sole exception. Wonderweiss orders Hooleer to summon numerous Menos, which the Vizards swiftly defeat. Hirako confronts Aizen but is halted by Tousen, who is then joined by Sajin Komamura. Halibel escapes the ice to attack Hitsugaya, supported by Hiyori Sarugaki and Lisa Yadoumaru. Mashiro Kuna defeats Hooleer, while Love Aikawa and Roujuurou "Rose" Otoribashi face Stark. Shuuhei Hisagi interrupts Komamura and Tousen, seeking to aid in the battle.
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Hisagi and Tosen part ways while Soul Reapers fight Vizards against Arrancar forces
Jul 20, 2010Hisagi teams with Komamura to confront Tousen, aiming to restore his former captain. Other Soul Reapers form uneasy alliances with Vizards: Lisa, Hiyori, and Hitsugaya battle Halibel; Love and Rose protect Kyouraku and Ukitake against Stark; Hachi Ushouda, Soi Fon, and Oomaeda face Baraggan. Hachi creates barriers to delay Baraggan, who easily dissipates them. He proposes a deal for Soi Fon to use her Bankai again, noting Baraggan survived the first attempt by aging the missile and redirecting the explosion. After Hachi traps Baraggan with three armored walls, Soi Fon fires her Bankai to defeat him, provided Hachi seals Kisuke Urahara for one month. Hirako fails to ambush Gin but notes another of Aizen's allies has fallen.
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Baraggan's Rotting Demise and Stark's Vow of Revenge
Jul 27, 2010Baraggan survives Soi Fon's Bankai but loses half his face. He attacks Hachi with Respira, destroying his hand, which Hachi teleports into Baraggan's body to accelerate his decay. Flashbacks reveal Baraggan was once Hueco Mundo's ruler before Aizen, Gin, and Tousen dethroned him. As Baraggan deteriorates, he recalls his vow to reclaim the throne and throws his axe at Aizen, but it disintegrates before impact. Baraggan dies from his rapid aging. Stark witnesses the death with distress and vows to avenge him. This event occurs during the Arrancar: Downfall arc, specifically episode 16 of 39. The narrative highlights the consequences of Baraggan's past defeat and the loyalty of his subordinate Stark.
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Starrk summons soul wolves as Lilinette attacks Vizards while others struggle against Halibel
Aug 3, 2010Starrk remains unbothered during his fight with Love and Rose, prompting Lilinette to disobey orders and fire mindlessly at the Vizards. Her ineffective assaults allow Love and Rose to corner her through superior teamwork, culminating in Love striking Starrk with a blast of flames. Meanwhile, Lisa, Hiyori, and Hitsugaya argue over their inability to coordinate attacks against Halibel. Motivated by Lilinette, Starrk summons a pack of explosive wolves constructed from soul fragments. Just as his victory appears certain, he is unexpectedly stabbed in the back.
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Kyouraku reveals his zanpakutou secrets while Lilynette sacrifices herself for Starrk.
Aug 10, 2010Kyouraku discloses that he stabbed Starrk and explains his zanpakutou possesses four techniques based on children's games. Starrk quickly adapts, using these attacks against his opponent. Lilynette intervenes to save Starrk by absorbing a fatal blow, sacrificing her life. Grief-stricken, Starrk nearly overpowers Kyouraku, but the latter defeats him by targeting his hollow hole. As Starrk dies, a flashback shows his first meeting with Lilynette in Hueco Mundo. Meanwhile, Aizen, weary of the conflict, decides Halibel is no longer needed and slashes her. This segment belongs to the Arrancar: Downfall arc, specifically episode 18 out of 39.
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Halibel's past as a Vasto Lorde and her encounter with Aizen in Hueco Mundo
Aug 17, 2010Long ago, Halibel recruited Emilou Apacci, Franceska Mila Rose, and Cyan Sung-Sun as the Tres Bestias to hunt hollows. She refused Baraggan’s offer to join his side. Later, Aizen, Gin, and Tousen arrived in Hueco Mundo. A shark-like hollow attacked Halibel, defeating the Tres Bestias. Aizen intervened, killing the hollow and recruiting Halibel by promising no sacrifices were needed for strength. In the present, Halibel attacks Aizen, but he stabs her left shoulder with an illusion, causing her to fall. Aizen then challenges the Soul Reapers and Vizards to combat.
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Hiyori's Revenge and the Hundred-Year Grudge
Aug 24, 2010Wonderweiss fights Mashiro until her mask breaks, but Kensei Muguruma intervenes and releases his bankai. Hiyori explains to Aizen why the Vizards hold a grudge from one hundred and one years ago. Despite Hirako’s warnings, Hiyori attacks Aizen and is stabbed in the back by Gin, sustaining severe injuries. Hirako catches her as she apologizes for failing to hold back, then calls for Ichigo, noting Orihime can still heal her. Meanwhile, Ichigo travels to Hueco Mundo to assist Rukia, Chad, and Renji. The trio battles Yammy, attempting various tactics to defeat him, but they are ultimately overcome in this fight.
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Ichigo Returns to Karakura Town After Yammy Battle
Aug 31, 2010After Yammy throws Rukia, Ichigo confronts him using a new Hollow mask to deliver a Getsuga Tenshou, though he cannot reuse it. Yammy attempts to crush Ichigo, but Byakuya Kuchiki and Kenpachi Zaraki intervene, severing one of Yammy’s legs. Mayuri arrives, explaining he has analyzed the Garganta and offers to transport Ichigo back to Karakura Town. Byakuya reminds Ichigo that his duty is protecting Karakura Town, not fighting in Hueco Mundo. Consequently, Retsu Unohana decides to accompany Ichigo to the world of the living. This segment is part of the Arrancar: Downfall arc, identified as episode 21 out of 39.
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Ichigo and friends enter a dream world inspired by Aladdin, seeking a treasure while Rukia faces execution.
Sep 7, 2010Ichigo and several other characters enter an alternate reality based on Aladdin and the Magic Lamp. Ichigo realizes he is dreaming and tries to wake up, while others search for the Snow Crystal treasure. They find a magic lamp in a temple that grants three wishes via a genie resembling Rukia. Rukia breaks wish-granting laws and is sentenced to execution by the Lamp Society. Ichigo and the group rescue her, allowing him to use his final wish. Rather than waking from the dream, Ichigo chooses the Snow Crystal. The crystal appears as a fishcake, revealing the entire event was a dream created by Isane Kotetsu in the Soul Society.
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Ichigo Accepts His Role as Aizen's Defeater While Kenpachi Fights Yammy
Sep 14, 2010Kenpachi dominates Yammy in Hueco Mundo, prompting Byakuya to attempt a finishing blow that Yammy evades with a cero. Meanwhile, Ichigo and Unohana travel to the world of the living via a Garganta opened by Mayuri, who discusses post-war matters with Byakuya. Unohana informs Ichigo that he alone can defeat Aizen because he never witnessed Aizen's shikai, a feat deemed impossible. Confronted with this unique responsibility, Ichigo resolves to defeat Aizen. The narrative highlights the contrasting situations of the captains, with Kenpachi maintaining the upper hand in his battle while Ichigo prepares for his destined confrontation with the antagonist.
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- How many episodes does BLEACH have?
- BLEACH has 366 episodes.
- When did BLEACH come out?
- BLEACH came out in 2004.
- Which studio made BLEACH?
- BLEACH was produced by Studio Pierrot.
- Who directed BLEACH?
- BLEACH was directed by Noriyuki Abe.
- Is BLEACH finished?
- Current status of BLEACH: Finished.