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13 / 16- 289EP 289
Byakuya and Kenpachi clash while Yammy transforms and Tousen reveals his hollow mask
Sep 21, 2010Kenpachi berates Byakuya for failing to defeat Yammy, prompting a duel between the two captains. Yammy interrupts their fight and is struck down by both, which triggers an altered form fueled by his rage. Elsewhere, Hirako confronts Aizen after Gin injures Hiyori. Tousen shocks Hisagi and Komamura by wearing a hollow mask rather than using his bankai. He swiftly attacks Hisagi with a chest slash and kicks Komamura to the ground. Although Hisagi sidesteps the initial strike and restrains Tousen, he is stabbed through the chest again. Komamura then prepares to release his bankai as the conflict intensifies among the Arrancar forces.
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Komamura and Tousen’s Past Revealed as Aizen Confronts Hirako
Sep 28, 2010Flashbacks show Komamura and Tousen’s friendship, revealing Komamura joined the Shinigami to repay a debt. In the present, their battle intensifies as Tousen discovers he can harm Komamura when his Bankai is damaged. Komamura learns Tousen became a Shinigami to avenge a murdered female friend, driving his relentless pursuit of justice. Tousen then releases his Zanpakuto, transforming into a hairy insect and exulting at seeing the world for the first time. Meanwhile, Aizen finally draws his blade against Hirako. Hirako warns Aizen that he is mistaken if he believes he is the only one with a Zanpakuto capable of manipulating the senses. This segment covers the Arrancar: Downfall arc, specifically episode 24 of 39.
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Intense Battle with Aizen: Hirako Activates Shikai and Reveals Illusionary Powers
Oct 5, 2010Tousen, now sighted, defeats Komamura with a cero but is stabbed by Hisagi, who claims he could have dodged if blind. Hisagi releases his zanpakutou, slicing Tousen’s neck and dispelling his hollowfied form. Meanwhile, Hirako activates his shikai, creating visual illusions known as the inverted world, and gains the upper hand against Aizen. However, Aizen, having previously manipulated Hirako’s senses, slices his back, asserting his zanpakutou’s superiority. The defeated Tousen regains consciousness and asks to see Hisagi’s face clearly one last time before an internal impact destroys his body. Hisagi is devastated, while Komamura rages at Aizen for intentionally killing Tousen. At this moment, Ichigo appears behind Aizen, preparing to launch an attack.
- 292EP 292
Aizen confronts the Soul Reapers while provoking Hitsugaya with memories of Hinamori
Oct 12, 2010Ichigo fails to injure Aizen and is overpowered but survives. Komamura calms Ichigo, warning him against Aizen's deception. The Soul Reapers and Vizards unite to shield Ichigo from seeing Aizen's Shikai, allowing him to deliver the final blow. Hitsugaya charges forward, and Aizen provokes him by mentioning Momo Hinamori, suggesting his hatred might have vanished. Enraged, Hitsugaya attacks and releases his Bankai as the other Soul Reapers join the assault. This segment is part of the Arrancar: Downfall arc, episode 26 of 39.
- 293EP 293
Hitsugaya, Enraged! Blade of Hatred!
Oct 19, 2010Komamura, Love, Rose, and Lisa join Hitsugaya against Aizen but are easily defeated. Soi Fon, Kyouraku, and Hirako confuse Aizen, allowing Hitsugaya to strike the final blow. While Soul Reapers cheer, a shocked Ichigo questions their actions. It is revealed that everyone except Ichigo was under Aizen’s shikai illusion. Hitsugaya had mistakenly stabbed Momo, while Aizen was impersonating her. Enraged, Hitsugaya charges at Aizen but is cut down, losing his left limbs. Soi Fon, Kyouraku, and Hirako attempt to attack Aizen but are also cut down. This event occurs during the Arrancar: Downfall arc, episode 27 of 39.
- 294EP 294
Yamamoto Seals Genryusai While Wonderweiss Nullifies Flames
Oct 26, 2010Aizen defeats opponents and stabs Yamamoto, who ignites flames to trap them both. Wonderweiss arrives and extinguishes the fire, revealing the power to nullify Ryuujin Jakka. The two engage in unarmed combat, where Yamamoto shatters Wonderweiss’s body. As Wonderweiss dies, he releases sealed flames, but Yamamoto uses his body to minimize the explosion's damage. Aizen approaches the immobilized Yamamoto to finish him, yet Yamamoto activates Ittou Kasou, a forbidden kidou spell of sacrifice, using his body as a catalyst. This traps Aizen in the resulting explosion. Although Aizen escapes relatively unscathed, Ichigo immediately attacks him. This sequence occurs during the Arrancar: Downfall arc, specifically episode 28 out of 39.
- 295EP 295recap
Aizen's Trap and the Recap of Ichigo's Battles
Nov 2, 2010Ichigo strikes Aizen with Getsuga Tenshou while wearing a hollow mask, but Aizen reveals he has fused with the Hougyoku to heal his chest. This confirms that all previous conflicts were part of Aizen's scheme. The episode recaps key moments: Ichigo's first meeting with Rukia against a hollow, battles with Uryuu, the fight with Renji interrupted by Byakuya, training with Urahara, the rematch with Renji, the clash with Kenpachi, and the intense confrontation with Byakuya involving hollow powers. This sequence is part of the Arrancar: Downfall arc, specifically episode 29 of 39.
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The shocking truth and mysterious power within Ichigo revealed through past battles
Nov 9, 2010This segment recaps Ichigo’s invitation by Hirako to join the Vizards, his initial clash with Yammy observed by Ulquiorra, and interventions by Urahara and Yoruichi Shihouin. It covers his Hollow power training, first Hollow fight against Ulquiorra, victory over Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez, and triumph in his altered Hollowfied state against Ulquiorra. Aizen reveals he orchestrated these events and recorded them, claiming knowledge of Ichigo since birth. Isshin Kurosaki interrupts, leading Ichigo to realize he is half Soul Reaper. Isshin urges distance from Aizen, but Ichigo refuses further explanation. Isshin attacks Aizen while Ichigo faces Gin.
- 297EP 297
Gin Unleashes Extended Bankai Against Ichigo While Aizen Evolves
Nov 16, 2010Gin activates his Bankai to extend his blade, launching rapid attacks against Ichigo. Ichigo realizes Gin’s contraction speed is his weakness. Meanwhile, Aizen reveals he has reached his Soul Reaper limit as the Hougyoku reconstructs his soul. Isshin learns the Hougyoku manifests the desires of nearby people. As Aizen’s transformation intensifies, Urahara arrives to join the battle.
- 298EP 298filler
Shinigami Film Festival special episode promoting the fourth Bleach movie with a creative team effort.
Nov 23, 2010To promote the fourth film, Bleach: Hell Verse, Soul Reapers from the Thirteen Court Guard Squads form teams to produce a movie. Ichigo, Orihime, Uryuu, Chad, Rukia, Renji, Byakuya, and Rangiku Matsumoto collaborate on a production titled "Intergalactic Maid Cop versus the Space Invaders of Doom from Another Planet Part I." Renji directs the improvised film, assigning Uryuu as costume designer and cameraman, while Byakuya supervises visual effects. The plot features Ichigo as a high school Soul Reaper rescuing Rukia, an intergalactic maid cop held hostage by Rangiku, an evil alien mastermind who has placed Orihime and Chad under mind control. The narrative concludes after a skirmish with the guardians of Soukyoku Hill.
- 299EP 299filler
Hell Verse Prologue: Shrieker's Return and the Emergency Investigation
Nov 30, 2010Rukia encounters Zennosuke Kurumadani after visiting the Urahara Shop, where they are attacked by Shrieker, a frog-like Hollow now a Sinner in Hell. Shrieker reveals he can leave Hell at will. Renji joins Rukia to defeat him and return him to Hell. Meanwhile, Yamamoto orders an emergency meeting and dispatches Renji and Rukia to investigate, explicitly warning them against involving Ichigo. In Hell, the deceased Szayelaporro Grantz and Aaroniero Arruruerie encounter Sinners Shuren, Taikon, Gunjo, and Garogai. After Szayelaporro and Aaroniero are easily defeated by Shuren, Shuren focuses on Ichigo's hollowfied form as a potential means to escape the depths of Hell.
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Urahara Arrives to Confront Aizen While Ichigo Battles Gin
Dec 7, 2010Urahara arrives to stop Aizen, having prepared special armor for Yoruichi. Urahara, Yoruichi, and Isshin engage Aizen, who grows stronger and changes appearance due to Hougyoku infusion. Meanwhile, Ichigo and Gin continue their battle. The episode ends with Rangiku running towards Gin.
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Gin discards Ichigo while Aizen defeats the Koutotsu in Dangai
Dec 14, 2010Gin slices Ichigo’s hollow mask and dismisses him before Aizen appears, revealing he defeated Urahara, Yoruichi, and Isshin. The duo heads to real Karakura Town, where Aizen destroys the Koutotsu despite Gin’s doubts. Rangiku runs toward Gin while Izuru Kira watches. Ichigo and Isshin pursue them into the Dangai. Upon seeing the Koutotsu’s destruction, Isshin decides to teach Ichigo the Final Getsuga Tenshou. This segment is part of the Arrancar: Downfall arc, specifically episode 33 out of 39.
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Ichigo trains in Dangai to master Final Getsuga Tenshou while Aizen confronts friends in Karakura Town
Dec 21, 2010With the Koutotsu destroyed, the Dangai’s time dilation allows Ichigo to spend 2,000 hours, equivalent to three months, while only one hour passes externally. Isshin devises a plan for Ichigo to learn the Final Getsuga Tenshou within this timeframe by directly contacting his zanpakutou. Inside his inner world, Ichigo encounters Tensa Zangetsu, the spirit of his bankai, who refuses to cooperate and reveals Ichigo’s inner hollow as the source of his despair. Simultaneously, in the real Karakura Town, Keigo Asano and Tatsuki Arisawa awaken and wander the streets, confused by recent events. Aizen locates Arisawa and paralyzes her with his spiritual pressure, whereas Gin allows Keigo to escape. This sequence occurs during the Arrancar: Downfall arc, specifically episode 34 out of 39.
- 303EP 303filler
Soul Society New Year Cards Spark Karuta Battle While Orihime Prays for Unity
Jan 4, 2011Female Soul Reapers distribute New Year cards, prompting male complaints that lead to a chaotic karuta match involving physical attacks. In the living world, Orihime reflects on family connections before meeting Rukia and Renji en route to a shrine festival. The trio visits Urahara Shop to see Urahara and Yoruichi, though Renji dislikes the stay. Later, Rukia takes Orihime to the shrine, where Orihime unexpectedly encounters Ichigo, Uryuu, Chad, and Renji. Despite the location being empty, the group gathers to pray for another wonderful year together.
- 304EP 304filler
Ichigo and friends become monsters in a dream to protect the Snow Crystal from hunters.
Jan 11, 2011Ichigo and his friends appear as various monsters in a dream, with Ichigo resembling Frankenstein's monster. They gather in a castle to defend the Snow Crystal from hunters Isshin and Ryuuken Ishida. The monsters attempt to stop the hunters, but Ichigo secretly desires the crystal to become human and wake up. When the crystal goes missing, Isshin and Ryuuken depart before Ichigo and Uryuu, who is a vampire, can attack. It is revealed that Rukia, appearing as a succubus, is the Snow Crystal, causing Ichigo to transform into a wolf. The entire event is shown to be a dream created by Komamura in the Soul Society.
- 305EP 305filler
Hisagi and Rangiku investigate mysterious murders in Rukongai at a suspicious hot springs inn.
Jan 18, 2011After finishing paperwork, Hisagi and Kira encounter female Soul Reapers who thank Hisagi for providing lunch. Hitsugaya then assigns Hisagi, Rangiku, and Isane to investigate mysterious murders in the Rukongai. While traveling through a field, rain forces Hisagi and Rangiku to seek shelter at a hot springs inn managed by a woman. Rangiku suspects the manager, while Hisagi struggles with his feelings for Rangiku and is tempted to peek when she goes to bathe. When Hisagi opens the door, Rangiku attacks the manager, revealing her to be a Hollow. After defeating the enemy, Rangiku admits she used Hisagi as bait to lure out the Hollow.
- 306EP 306
Ichigo confronts Tensa Zangetsu while Don Kanonji attempts to fight Aizen.
Jan 25, 2011Tensa Zangetsu reveals his inner hollow, showing Ichigo it was the form used to defeat Ulquiorra. The two entities merge, resuming their battle. Meanwhile, Don Kanonji intervenes between Tatsuki and Aizen, determined to fight. Rangiku arrives to prevent his death, ordering Kanonji to take Tatsuki with him. She and Gin depart separately. Tatsuki and Kanonji later reunite with Keigo. Gin wounds Rangiku and rejoins Aizen to pursue them. This segment is part of the Arrancar: Downfall arc, specifically episode 35 out of 39.
- 307EP 307
Aizen's New Evolution and Gin's Betrayal Lead to a Deadly Confrontation
Feb 1, 2011Kanonji and Kurumadani fail to stop Aizen. Gin reports killing Rangiku and Aizen threatens Ichigo's friends. Gin stabs Aizen with his Zanpakuto, revealing his Bankai leaves a cellular poison. Gin escapes with the Hougyoku, but it evolves Aizen. Gin recalls seeing Aizen with Rangiku, motivating his betrayal. The evolved Aizen teleports and slashes Gin.
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Gin finds peace after Ichigo arrives to rescue Rangiku and challenges Aizen.
Feb 8, 2011Gin reflects on his apology to Rangiku and feels satisfied. Just as Aizen prepares to kill her, Ichigo appears carrying his unconscious father. Seeing Ichigo’s changed demeanor, Gin dies content. Ichigo demands they move the battle and throws Aizen far from the town. Aizen assumes Ichigo discarded spiritual pressure for physical strength. Their clash destroys the landscape. Aizen grows arrogant but is shocked when Ichigo stops his blade with a bare hand. He then casts the Kurohitsugi spell, which fails to harm Ichigo. This event occurs during the Arrancar: Downfall arc.
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Ichigo unleashes the Final Getsuga Tenshou to seal Aizen with Urahara's help.
Feb 15, 2011Ichigo wounds Aizen, triggering another Hougyoku transformation that turns Aizen into a hollow-like creature. Despite losing the use of his left arm, Ichigo releases the Final Getsuga Tenshou. A flashback reveals he achieved this power in his inner world by accepting Tensa Zangetsu, allowing him to become the attack itself at the cost of his Soul Reaper abilities. A torrent of darkness overwhelms Aizen, but the Arrancar prepares to finish the weakened Ichigo. Urahara intervenes, activating a secondary kidou seal he planted earlier. With Aizen’s power diminished by Ichigo, the seal takes effect, causing the Hougyoku to reject him and resulting in his sealing.
- 310EP 310
Ichigo Resolves After Winter War, Faces Power Loss and Friends' Safety
Feb 22, 2011Following the Winter War, Soul Reapers return to the Soul Society to recover. Unohara heals the Vizards, including Hiyori, though her survival depends on her will. Byakuya and Kenpachi defeat Yammy in Hueco Mundo, while Ichigo questions Urahara about Aizen’s motives. Ichigo blacks out upon reuniting with friends. In Central 46, Aizen receives a 20,000-year sentence in the lowest prison level. Yamamoto, missing a left arm, is furious that Byakuya, Kenpachi, and Kyouraku lost their coats during battles. Hitsuguaya trains with his Bankai in a cave, recalling accidentally stabbing Momo. Rangiku appreciates that Gin left no memento when he defected with Aizen. Ichigo wakes in Rukia’s house after ten days, having returned to normal height and hair length after losing powers in stages. Permanent loss is imminent, but he is glad his friends are alive.
- 311EP 311filler
The Soul Detective: Karakuraizer Takes Off Again!
Mar 1, 2011Kon attempts to save a girl from a hollow, but Michel intervenes and defeats it. At the Urahara Shop, Kon learns Michel is a famous spiritualist. The Konso Cop Karakuraizer investigates a returning female arrancar seeking vengeance. After encountering Michel, a hollow appears. Kon fails to attack it, but Michel defeats it easily. Kon grows suspicious when Michel distributes special capes to the team. The members pass out, and Arisawa realizes the capes drain spiritual energy to facilitate Michel's invasion and hypnosis plan. Kon fights Michel, knocking out his tooth, which was the source of the hypnosis. Michel transforms into a hollow in retaliation. Kon defeats Michel, causing all the capes to dissolve.
- 312EP 312filler
Oomaeda Pretends to Be Captain While Saving Ryuzaburo from Hollow
Mar 8, 2011Oomaeda oversleeps, falls off a cliff, and saves Ryuzaburo from a hollow. The boy invites him to his village, where Oomaeda claims to be the Second Division Captain. After apologizing to Soi Fon, he receives cleaning punishment. Ichigo and Yoruichi bring Ryuzaburo and two friends to the Seireitei to meet the captain. Oomaeda asks them to support the lie, which they reluctantly agree to. Ikkaku Madarame and Yumichika Ayasegawa join the charade for money, followed by Rangiku. Soi Fon also participates after persuasion. The boys overhear Ikkaku and Yumichika stating Oomaeda would never become a captain. Ryuzaburo runs home, encounters the hollow again, and is saved by Oomaeda. The boys return to their village, and Soi Fon beats Oomaeda for the insult.
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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.