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Byakuya battles his false counterpart while Komamura faces Soi Fon's reigai in intense combat.
Jun 21, 2011Byakuya struggles against his false counterpart until he releases his Bankai to secure a victory. Simultaneously, Komamura finds it difficult to handle Soi Fon's reigai, as its speed and abilities appear superior. Both combatants eventually clash with their Bankai in a desperate final attempt, resulting in a draw. Elsewhere, a frustrated Yamamoto unleashes a powerful wall of fire that seems to engulf the imposters challenging him. In the world of the living, Ichigo's friends become concerned after Urahara informs them that he is unable to detect Ichigo's spiritual pressure. This segment is part of the Gotei 13 Invading Army arc, dated 11/26.
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Hitsugaya and Kenpachi confront Inaba while Ichigo is rescued in the Dangai by a mysterious figure.
Jun 28, 2011Hitsugaya and Kenpachi arrive at Inaba's base and fight him, learning his zanpakutou records attacks in the Dangai to fire back. Yoruichi and most captains join the battle, except Komamura, Unahana, Yamamoto, and Mayuri. Meanwhile, Ichigo is rescued in the Dangai by a mysterious figure. Inaba summons remaining reigai, causing a brawl between originals and fakes. Initially, Yoruichi and the captains overpower Inaba and his forces. However, when they lose the upper hand, a seemingly false Mayuri slashes Inaba, revealing he switched places with the imposter. This event occurs during the Gotei 13 Invading Army arc, specifically part (12/26) of the series. The conflict highlights the strategic deception employed by the disguised captain against the invading forces.
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The Forbidden Research...Nozomi's Hidden Secret!
Jul 5, 2011Ichigo wakes at the Urahara Shop, confused about his escape from the Kouryuu and Koutotsu. Meanwhile, Mayuri drugs Inaba with his zanpakutou, but Isaba summons Isane's reigai to attack. Rukia explains Project Spearhead to the group, revealing the use of modified souls. Inaba consumes soul candy from the reigai, causing his body to reject him while the reigai absorbs the drug's effects. Inaba then reveals he created the modified souls and resurrects the defeated reigai, unleashing their true power. Nozomi confesses that she was the first modified soul created in this project.
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Nozomi Regains Her Soul Reaper Powers After Hollow Attack
Jul 12, 2011Yamamoto informs Renji that most captains are missing, leaving only Ichigo, Rukia, Renji, Ikkaku, and Yumichika ready for battle. He suspects hollows have gathered due to spiritual disturbances. Nozomi stays at Ichigo's house, while Kon remains depressed over her previous admission. Ichigo and Rukia fight numerous hollows, and their friends support Kon and Nozomi. One night, Nozomi leaves the house and is attacked by a hollow. Kon arrives to defend her but fails. The hollow easily defeats them both. Frustrated, Nozomi releases a surge of spiritual pressure, regaining her Soul Reaper abilities and defeating the enemy. This event occurs during the Gotei 13 Invading Army arc.
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Nozomi Awakens Her Zanpakuto While the Gotei 13 Fakes Infiltrate the Human World
Jul 19, 2011Nozomi regains her Soul Reaper powers but lacks memory of her zanpakuto’s name and strength. Ichigo, Rukia, Uryuu, and Chad assist her in awakening her dormant abilities through rigorous training similar to Ichigo’s own experience. Simultaneously, Inaba dispatches fake versions of Byakuya, Hitsugaya, Kenpachi, and Komamura to infiltrate the human world. Urahara traps these impostors in the Dangai, separating them. Ikkaku engages Kenpachi’s reigai while other lieutenants handle the remaining fakes to buy time. Following Yumichika’s advice, Ichigo strikes Nozomi with a Getsuga Tenshou, prompting her to recall her zanpakuto’s name, Arazome Shigure. This power appears to absorb Ichigo’s spiritual pressure. As Ikkaku faces defeat, Nozomi arrives and seemingly destroys Kenpachi’s reigai with her newly awakened abilities.
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Nozomi Absorbs Spiritual Pressure to Counter the False Captains
Jul 26, 2011Lieutenants engage the reigai of Hitsugaya, Komamura, Byakuya, and Kenpachi while Ichigo and Nozomi care for Ikkaku. Despite being ordered to retreat, Nozomi intervenes, damaging Hitsugaya’s reigai and absorbing an attack from Uryuu’s Zanpakuto, Ginrei Kojaku. Uryuu deduces her ability to absorb spiritual pressure. Ichigo, Uryuu, Chad, and the surviving lieutenants channel their energy into Nozomi, who redirects it against the four false captains. Byakuya’s reigai survives the assault, but Genryusai Yamamoto arrives and defeats him, ending the immediate threat.
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Genryusai faces Inaba while Nozomi attempts to absorb his attacks
Aug 2, 2011Yamamoto dismisses Nozomi as a modified soul, prompting Ichigo to order Uryuu and Chad to heal the lieutenants. Ukitake and Kyouraku’s reigai arrive in the living world, forcing Ichigo and Nozomi to spar with them. After Nozomi is defeated, Ichigo struggles against the reigai until Yamamoto is immobilized by Unohara’s reigai. The original Unohara stops her, allowing Yamamoto to break the seal. Inaba arrives to fight Yamamoto himself. Nozomi acts as a decoy, absorbing Yamamoto’s spiritual pressure to launch a surprise attack. Yamamoto uses his flames as a diversion for Ichigo to strike Inaba with Getsuga Tenshou. Ichigo collapses, and Inaba, having copied Nozomi’s abilities, absorbs the attacks. As Inaba prepares to finish Yamamoto, Nozomi appears to absorb the final blast.
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Ichigo's Spiritual Energy Depletes as He Struggles Against Inaba's Clone
Aug 9, 2011Nozomi’s zanpakutou shatters while defending Yamamoto from Inaba, who reveals he and Nozomi share spirit particles from another Soul Reaper. Inaba defeats Ichigo, Rukia, and Renji, allowing Nozomi to flee with Kon. She ties Kon to a rock and escapes, leaving Ichigo to pursue them. Inaba falls on a slope, but Ichigo arrives and strikes him with Getsuga Tenshou, only to find it is a clone. Inaba knocks Ichigo unconscious, takes Nozomi, and leaves the living world. Kon remains bound to the rock, crying out as Ichigo’s uniform turns white due to his depleting spiritual energy. This segment is part of the Gotei 13 Invading Army arc, specifically episode 18 of 26.
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Ichigo Enters the Dangai and Encounters a Duplicate Self
Aug 16, 2011After losing his Soul Reaper abilities to Inaba, Ichigo and his allies meet at the Urahara Shop to devise a rescue mission for Nozomi. Urahara proposes a dangerous strategy involving the Dangai, where Ichigo must be consumed by a Koutotsu to retrieve a sample of his former powers, leveraging his previous experience with the creature. The operation succeeds, and Ichigo emerges from the Koutotsu unharmed. Upon reuniting with his friends, he reveals that he saw another version of himself inside the creature. Urahara deduces that this encounter proves Ichigo saved himself during his initial consumption, as time does not pass within the Koutotsu. This event occurs during the Gotei 13 Invading Army arc, specifically episode 19 of 26.
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Ichigo and Urahara infiltrate Seireitei to find Inaba's lab while Rukia acts as decoy.
Aug 23, 2011Inside the Dangai, Rukia and others distract reigai while Ichigo, Urahara, and Kon infiltrate the Seireitei. They search for Inaba's laboratory, where Urahara attempts to restore Ichigo's powers using a soul candy. Nanao and Nemu's reigai discover them, forcing Ichigo to consume the incomplete candy just before an explosion. This leaves his Soul Reaper and hollow powers unbalanced. As the trio escapes, they are ambushed by false captains. Yoruichi and the original captains arrive to save them and prepare for battle. This event occurs during the Gotei 13 Invading Army arc, specifically episode 20 out of 26.
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The Developer of the Modified Souls
Aug 30, 2011Captains presumed dead return to battle reigai while Ichigo’s unstable powers force him to rest. Urahara and Kon investigate Inaba, discovering Soul Reaper Ouko Yushima separated spirit particles into modified souls Nozomi and Inaba. After defeating reigai versions of Soi Fon and Oomaeda, they find Yushima unresponsive in the Nest of Maggots, concluding he will never regain consciousness. Meanwhile, Ichigo’s hollowfied form takes over and escapes the building. This segment is part of the Gotei 13 Invading Army arc, specifically episode 21 out of 26.
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Kon attempts to rescue Nozomi while Urahara fights his reigai and Yushima completes his fusion with Inaba.
Sep 6, 2011Urahara and Kon travel to find Inaba's second laboratory, but Urahara is stopped by his reigai. Kon enters the lab and tries to wake Nozomi from her capsule. She initially urges him to flee, but his devotion moves her to help restore Ichigo's spiritual energy. Before the soul candy can be made, Nemu's reigai intervenes. At that moment, the fusion between Nozomi and Inaba finishes. Ichigo's hollowfied form defeats the Eighth Division members. As he prepares to destroy Nanao's reigai, the fused Yushima appears before him. This event occurs during the Gotei 13 Invading Army arc, specifically part 22 of 26.
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Ichigo Protects Rukia as Yushima Reveals Sumitsukigasa's Power on Soukyoku Hill
Sep 13, 2011Yushima attempts to ignore Ichigo's hollowfied state, but the creature pursues him to Soukyoku Hill. Captains and their reigai counterparts are reinforced by lieutenants, while Rukia, Renji, Orihime, Uryuu, and Chad arrive to stop Yushima. However, the combined strength of Nozomi and Inaba overwhelms the group. Yushima unveils the true nature of his zanpakutou, Sumitsukigasa, and defeats everyone present. Before he can deliver a final blow, Ichigo leaps in front of Rukia to intercept an attack intended for her, sacrificing himself to protect her life during this critical confrontation on the hill.
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Ichigo Regains Power to Face Yushima as Soul Society Allies Unite
Sep 20, 2011After Yushima stabs Ichigo, his hollow form shatters, stripping him of his powers. While Ichigo watches his friends struggle against Yushima’s defenses, Nemu’s reigai delivers fusion stabilizer but unexpectedly attacks Yushima. This action reveals Kon’s presence, having been placed inside the reigai by Urahara and Mayuri. Kon provides Ichigo with a complete soul candy, restoring his abilities and allowing him to prepare his bankai. Simultaneously, Byakuya realizes that reigai will not sacrifice themselves to attack originals when gathered, as this contradicts their beliefs. Consequently, the original characters unite with the reigai to defend the Soul Society against the invading Gotei 13 forces during this critical confrontation.
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The Invading Army Arc concludes with Ichigo defeating Yushima and Nozomi's final farewell.
Sep 27, 2011Ichigo defeats Yushima by targeting his saketsu after firing a hollowfied Getsuga Tenshou that the enemy cannot absorb. Nozomi temporarily regains control to sever Yushima’s binding soul chain, allowing the reigai to destroy the spirit particle-absorbing structure at the cost of their lives. Ichigo breaks the fusion with an enraged Yushima, leading to Inaba questioning his thoughts before fading away. Nozomi reunites with Kon and her friends, sharing a heartfelt goodbye before she also fades away, marking the end of the Gotei 13 Invading Army arc.
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Ichigo battles a hollow with his final Getsuga Tenshou while Rukia protects him before her departure.
Oct 4, 2011Ichigo struggles with fading powers and is advised by Rukia and Uryuu to stop fighting hollows, a directive from Ukitake. He spends the next day ice skating with friends and enjoys fireworks at night. A massive hollow appears as they return home. Rukia attempts to shield Ichigo, freezing the enemy's legs, while Ichigo uses his last Getsuga Tenshou to destroy it. Exhausted, Ichigo accepts his fate and the instruction to rest. He wakes surrounded by friends, noting his spirits are gone. As Rukia fades away, he says goodbye and thanks her for her friendship and protection before she fully disappears.
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Third-year high school student Ichigo Kurosaki faces new challenges after regaining his powers.
Oct 11, 2011Seventeen months after defeating Sousuke Aizen and losing his Soul Reaper abilities, Ichigo Kurosaki lives peacefully as a third-year high school student. While walking home, he stops a thief and returns the stolen bag to its owner. The following day, the thief and his gang confront Ichigo at school, where Uryuu Ishida intervenes. Meanwhile, the bag’s owner meets with friends and reveals that he has located Ichigo. This narrative marks the beginning of the Lost Substitute Shinigami arc, serving as the first installment of twenty-three episodes in this storyline.
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Ichigo and Uryu face a kidnapping by Ikumi Unagiya and a warning from Kuugo Ginjou.
Oct 25, 2011Ichigo and Uryuu easily defeat a gang, but Ichigo is kidnapped by his boss, Ikumi Unagiya, and forced to work. The client, Kuugo Ginjou, whose bag was stolen, asks Ichigo to investigate his father, Isshin Kurosaki. Ichigo refuses but becomes interested when Ginjou mentions that his sister, Karin Kurosaki, visited Kisuke Urahara. Ginjou gives Ichigo a Xcution business card and cryptically warns him to act before his family is harmed. Meanwhile, Uryuu chases a strange man near Ichigo's house and is critically injured. This event is part of The Lost Substitute Shinigami arc, specifically episode 2 of 23.
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Uryu Under Attack, Danger Approaches the Group of Friends
Oct 31, 2011Ichigo discards his substitute badge in a river, intending to move past his past. Orihime Inoue informs him that Uryuu is hospitalized, leading Ichigo to the hospital where Ryuuken Ishida dismisses him. Ryuuken reveals to Orihime that the attacker was a powered human and warns her of the danger. The following day, Keigo Asano and Mizuiro Kojima are assaulted by a thief Ichigo had previously apprehended. Ichigo intervenes to save them and encounters Uryuu’s attacker, who escapes upon Ryuuken’s arrival. Recognizing his exclusion from critical information due to his lack of powers, Ichigo resolves to reach out to Xcution.
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Ichigo visits Xcution and meets Chad after learning about Fullbring abilities.
Nov 1, 2011After contacting Ginjou, Ichigo is taken to the Xcution headquarters where he discovers that members possess Fullbring, a power enabling manipulation of inanimate object souls. This ability stems from residual spiritual energy left by hollows that attacked their pregnant mothers. Yasutora "Chad" Sado, previously missing, unexpectedly appears at the base, surprising Ichigo. Ginjou explains that Xcution intends to restore Ichigo's Soul Reaper powers so they can eliminate their own Fullbring abilities. Ichigo refuses this offer, clarifying that his only goal is to uncover information his family and friends have been hiding from him. This event occurs during the Lost Substitute Shinigami arc on 4/23.
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Ichigo's confusion regarding a crisis approaching the Kurosaki family
Nov 8, 2011An attacker stabs an incomplete Hollow and demands its cooperation. Ichigo returns home to resume his daily life. Chad tries to persuade Ichigo to join Xcution, arguing that Ichigo desires the power to protect his loved ones. While walking through town, Ichigo spots the attacker and gives chase but encounters his younger sister, Yuzu Kurosaki. A Hollow attacks them, but Ginjou intervenes and eliminates the threat. Consequently, Ichigo returns to Xcution and accepts their offer. Ginjou then returns Ichigo's Substitute Shinigami badge to him. This segment is part of The Lost Substitute Shinigami arc, specifically episode 5 out of 23.
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Ichigo Uses Substitute Badge to Master Fullbring Abilities
Nov 15, 2011Ichigo visits Xcution headquarters to learn Fullbring techniques. Riruka Dokugamine shrinks him and places him in a dollhouse. He must defeat an aggressive pig plushie within a time limit set by Giriko Kutsuzawa. Chad advises Ichigo to rely on his pride. Ichigo uses his substitute badge as the focal item to materialize his Fullbring. This event occurs during the Lost Substitute Shinigami arc on 6/23.
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Orihime Faces Moe Shishigawara While Ichigo Escapes After Defeating the Plushie
Nov 22, 2011Ichigo utilizes his Fullbring to defeat a pig plushie, allowing him to escape from the dollhouse. Meanwhile, Orihime is confronted by Moe Shishigawara, who intends to kill her. Shishigawara is interrupted by his superior, the assailant of Uryuu, who is revealed to be Shuukurou Tsukishima. Tsukishima prepares to punish Shishigawara for disobeying his orders. Orihime decides to intervene in the confrontation between the two men. This event occurs during the Lost Substitute Shinigami arc, which is the seventh episode out of twenty-three in the series.
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Tsukishima's Secret Past Revealed as Gingou Accelerates Ichigo's Training Regimen
Nov 29, 2011After Tsukishima feigns stabbing Orihime, she begins recalling him as a friend but hides this from Ichigo, telling only Chad. Suspecting her secrecy, Ichigo returns to Xcution headquarters where Gingou explains Tsukishima was a founding member. Gingou reveals that when the group attempted to transfer powers to a Substitute Soul Reaper, Tsukishima killed the substitute and the involved members before vanishing. Given these revelations about Tsukishima's actions, Gingou decides to accelerate Ichigo's training schedule. This narrative occurs during the Lost Substitute Shinigami arc, specifically episode 8 of 23.
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Frequently asked questions
- 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.