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9 / 16- 193EP 193
Uryuu and Renji battle Szayel Aporro's voodoo dolls while Nnoitra confronts Neliel.
Nov 4, 2008Uryuu and Renji face clones that mimic their attacks, leading Renji to deploy his bankai, which inadvertently destroys the surrounding structure. Szayel Aporro eliminates the clones and utilizes an ability from his released form to craft voodoo dolls targeting his opponents. These dolls inflict physical pain and damage internal organs. Simultaneously, Nnoitra and Neliel engage in combat that results in a stalemate. During the fight, Nnoitra reveals his deep-seated hatred for Neliel, which originated during her tenure as an Espada. This conflict occurs within the broader Arrancar vs. Shinigami arc, specifically marking the fourth installment out of fourteen episodes in this sequence.
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Nnoitra Remembers Defeating Neliel and Leaving Her Amnesiac Before Her Current Battle
Nov 11, 2008Nnoitra recalls sparring with Neliel, whom he easily defeated until he paralyzed her with Szayel Aporro's help by attacking her subordinates, Pesche and Dondochakka. He abandoned her outside Aizen's palace, where she transformed into an amnesiac child that the subordinates vowed to protect. In the present, Nnoitra taunts Neliel about this history while she prepares to release her zanpakutou. This narrative occurs during the Arrancar vs. Shinigami arc, specifically episode 5 of 14.
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Neliel defeats Nnoitra while Pesche and Dondochakka attack Szayel Aporro with a combined cero.
Nov 18, 2008Neliel completes her release, becoming a white centaur to overwhelm Nnoitra. Simultaneously, Pesche and Dondochakka engage Szayel Aporro using cero sincrético, a fused cero blast. Szayel Aporro nullifies this attack, revealing he had already analyzed their spiritual energy. As Neliel attempts to finish Nnoitra, she reverts to her child form. Ichigo tries to assist Nel, prompting Nnoitra to allow Tesla to fight him. Tesla releases his zanpakutou and begins torturing the exhausted Ichigo. Before Tesla can deliver the final blow, Soul Reaper captain Kenpachi Zaraki intervenes to stop him. This confrontation occurs during the Arrancar vs. Shinigami arc, specifically episode 6 of 14.
- 196EP 196
The Strongest Soul Reaper Army Arrives as Kenpachi Defeats Tesla
Nov 25, 2008Kenpachi defeats Tesla instantly and orders Ichigo to avoid his conflict with Nnoitra. He explains that Kisuke Urahara stabilized the garganta gateways for Soul Reaper captains, bringing three others. Captain Retsu Unohana and her lieutenant Isane Kotetsu intervene to save Yasutora Sado and Gantenbainne Mosqueda from Rudbornn Chelute and the Exequias. Captain Mayuri Kurotsuchi arrives with lieutenant Nemu Kurotsuchi, remaining confident against Szayel Aporro despite the creation of a voodoo doll. Captain Byakuya Kuchiki saves Rukia Kuchiki from Espada Zommari Leroux, utilizing techniques taught by Yoruichi Shihouin to counter Zommari's enhanced speed. This event is part of the Arrancar vs. Shinigami arc.
- 197EP 197
Byakuya Unleashes Bankai to Counter Zommari's Ocular Control Abilities
Dec 2, 2008Zommari Rureaux activates his Zanpakuto, growing eyes that manipulate objects he observes. He controls Byakuya’s limbs, forcing the Shinigami to sever his own tendons to regain freedom. Byakuya directs Hanatarou Yamada to evacuate Rukia, but Zommari hijacks Rukia to attack Hanatarou. After threatening Rukia’s life to prevent Byakuya’s interference, he immobilizes her with Kidou. Byakuya then releases his Bankai, surrounding Zommari with thousands of microscopic blades that overwhelm the Arrancar in this eighth installment of the Arrancar vs. Shinigami arc.
- 198EP 198
Mayuri counters Szayel Aporro's voodoo doll with dummy organs and Bankai
Dec 9, 2008Zommari survives Byakuya's assault, but Byakuya employs kidou to neutralize Zommari's control powers and swiftly defeats him. Meanwhile, Mayuri appears overpowered by Szayel Aporro, whose voodoo doll ability destroys Mayuri's internal organs. Mayuri reveals he has replaced his organs with dummies, rendering the attack ineffective. This immunity was achieved by studying the ability through bacteria implanted in Uryuu to manipulate the voodoo doll. Mayuri then activates his Bankai, which poisons Szayel Aporro, and subsequently swallows him whole. This confrontation occurs during the Arrancar vs. Shinigami arc, specifically episode 9 of 14.
- 199EP 199
Holy Birth, The Resurrected Szayel Aporro
Dec 16, 2008Rukia regains consciousness while Byakuya advises her to rest for upcoming battles. Kenpachi fights Nnoitra, and Orihime heals Nel at Ichigo's request. Mayuri swallows Szayel Aporro using his Bankai but accidentally poisons Uryuu and Renji. Szayel Aporro resurrects by absorbing Nemu's spiritual particles via his Gabriel technique. He inadvertently ingests a superhuman drug from Nemu that heightens his senses, causing sensory overload that immobilizes him. Mayuri notes that one second feels like a century to the paralyzed enemy. He then stabs Szayel Aporro through the hand and finally pierces his heart, ending the threat.
- 200EP 200
Kenpachi struggles against Nnoitra's tough skin while Mayuri deals with Szayel Aporro and Uryuu
Dec 23, 2008Szayel Aporro experiences Mayuri's zanpakutou piercing his hand and heart as centuries before dying. Mayuri restores Nemu to full health and orders her to clear rubble from his laboratory. He then heals Uryuu's injuries. Meanwhile, Kenpachi struggles to cut Nnoitra's skin, which Nnoitra claims is the toughest among the Espada. Kenpachi believes Nnoitra can be injured and stabs him through his eyepatch. Nnoitra counterattacks, injuring Kenpachi. He reveals that Kenpachi actually stabbed him through his hollow hole, located where his left eye should have been. This event occurs during the Arrancar vs. Shinigami arc, specifically episode 11 of 14.
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Nnoitra Unleashes His Power With Multiplying Arms
Jan 6, 2009Kenpachi strikes Nnoitra with precise force, wounding him. After Nnoitra accidentally removes Kenpachi's eyepatch during an attack, Kenpachi's power limits are lifted, allowing him to slash through Nnoitra's torso. Nnoitra releases his zanpakutou, gaining an extra pair of arms. He severely wounds Kenpachi, who manages to cut off one of Nnoitra's arms. Nnoitra regenerates the limb and continues his assault, growing another pair of arms to stab Kenpachi with one of his hands. This confrontation occurs during the Arrancar vs. Shinigami arc.
- 202EP 202
Kenpachi defeats Nnoitra after realizing the mortal danger of their intense battle
Jan 13, 2009Kenpachi engages Nnoitra in combat, recognizing the lethal risk to his own life. He shifts to a kendo style, delivering a two-handed strike that severely wounds his opponent. Although Kenpachi tries to end the encounter, Nnoitra demands the fight continue. Nnoitra reflects on his past with Neliel, who often prevented his suicidal battle attempts, and expresses anger at any perceived pity. Refusing to show mercy, Nnoitra attacks again, allowing Kenpachi to deliver the final blow. This confrontation occurs during the Arrancar vs. Shinigami arc, specifically episode 13 of 14.
- 203EP 203
Aizen Targets Karakura Town While Luring Soul Reapers to Hueco Mundo
Jan 20, 2009Following Kenpachi’s victory over Nnoitra, Espadas Coyote Stark and Lilinette Gingerbuck abduct Orihime to a tower in Hueco Mundo. There, Sousuke Aizen reveals his plan to destroy Karakura Town alongside Gin Ichimaru and Kaname Tousen. Aizen uses kidou to summon Soul Reaper captains, Ichigo, and his friends, intending to trap them. As Aizen prepares to travel to Karakura Town via garganta, First Division Captain Genryuusai Shigekuni Yamamoto confronts him with five other captains. Aizen summons Espadas Stark, Lilinette, Baraggan Louisenbairn, and Tier Halibel, while ordering Ulquiorra Schiffer to defend Las Noches. Meanwhile, Ichigo senses the danger to Orihime and departs immediately to rescue her.
- 204EP 204filler
Ichigo Persuades Kenryuu Against Seppuku Amidst Lurichiyo's Kemari Dispute
Jan 27, 2009Lurichiyo Kasumiouji returns to the real world, furious that her retainer Ryuusei Kenryuu Kenzaki denied her request to play kemari due to his other duties. This conflict triggers an argument where Kenryuu decides to commit seppuku to appease Lurichiyo. Ichigo and his friends intervene to persuade Kenryuu against this drastic action. They subsequently stage a performance intended to deceive Lurichiyo into forgiving Kenryuu, but she quickly sees through their ruse. The deception fails, leading to further tension between the two. The situation escalates until Lurichiyo challenges Kenryuu to a game of kemari to determine who is correct in their disagreement.
- 205EP 205filler
Kemari Tournament with Hollows and Urahara Shop Referees
Feb 3, 2009The kemari match begins with Jinta Hanakari and Ururu Tsumugiya refereeing under Kisuke Urahara’s supervision and barrier. Teams play comically while Ikkaku Madarame spars with Ichigo, mistaking it for training. A hollow appears due to spiritual pressure but is swiftly defeated by Ichigo, Uryuu, and Chad. The game concludes when Lurichiyo’s team drops the ball. Before she can mourn returning to her world, Shuu Kannogi arrives from the human world. He demonstrates that Lurichiyo’s Soul Society tournament concept is appreciated by ordinary people. Satisfied by this validation, Lurichiyo decides to return to the Soul Society, ending the event on a positive note for her.
- 206EP 206
The Past Chapter Begins! The Truth from 110 Years Ago
Feb 10, 2009One hundred and ten years before the series start, Sousuke Aizen, then fifth division lieutenant, learns of preparations for the new twelfth division captain. Yoruichi Shihouin informs Kisuke Urahara of her recommendation while sparring. Soi Fon, distrustful of Urahara, follows him to prove his unworthiness, but Yoruichi dismisses her evidence as a love letter. Urahara and Soul Reapers pursue deserters who left the Seireitei voluntarily. After resolving the situation, Urahara passes the qualification exam and attends the captains' meeting. This segment is labeled as part one of seven in The Past arc.
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Kisuke Urahara assumes command of the 12th Division and faces Lieutenant Hiyori Sarugaki's challenge.
Feb 17, 2009Kisuke Urahara is appointed captain of the 12th Division during a ceremony attended by other captains, where he introduces himself to his squad. Lieutenant Hiyori Sarugaki remains unfriendly, causing a disturbance while moving his belongings and challenging him to a duel to test his promise to protect the division. The squad believes Urahara lost due to weakness, but he actually threw the match to avoid humiliating Hiyori. That night, Hirako explains to Urahara that Hiyori viewed the previous captain like a mother and will be hard to replace. The following day, Hiyori discovers Urahara has significantly altered his office compared to his predecessor.
- 208EP 208
Urahara visits the Maggots Nest while young Byakuya, Ukitake, and Aizen face past events
Feb 24, 2009Urahara escorts Hiyori to the Maggots Nest, a Soul Society facility for dangerous individuals, and effortlessly stops an attacker. Inside, he recruits a young Mayuri Kurotsuchi as second-in-command for the new Technological Research Bureau. Meanwhile, a young Byakuya Kuchiki becomes irritated when Yoruichi steals his hair ribbon and taunts him. Elsewhere, Juushirou Ukitake informs Kaien Shiba about a boy promoted to a seat position in his squad. This boy, identified as young Gin Ichimaru, easily defeats the third seat officer of the fifth division while Aizen watches with interest.
- 209EP 209
The Past Arc Part Four: Muguruma's Division Confronts the Darkness
Mar 3, 2009Nine years after mysterious disappearances plague the Rukongai, Shinigami leaders gather to investigate. Kensei Muguruma and his Ninth Division are deployed, encountering a massive Hollow that attacks civilians. Kensei rescues a young Shuuhei Hisagi from the creature. Meanwhile, Hiyori is transferred from the Twelfth Division to assist Mayuri and Urahara in their laboratory. Kensei’s squad camps in the woods to find clues, but subordinate Toudou seemingly kills Kaname Tousen before being defeated. Left alone, Kensei is trapped in a dark well and impaled by a blade. As the darkness fades, he finally recognizes his attacker.
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Kensei's Hollow Transformation and the Emergency Dispatch of Captains
Mar 10, 2009Spiritual energy from Kensei and his squad disappears, causing alarm in the Soul Society. An emergency captain's meeting determines the response team. Urahara requests to join but is denied by Genryuusai Shigekuni Yamamoto. Instead, Hirako, Love Aikawa, Roujuurou "Rose" Otoribashi, Yadomaru Lisa, and Hachigen Ushouda from the Kidou Corps are sent. In the woods, Hiyori is attacked by a powerful hollow identified as Kensei. Hirako and other captains arrive to help, but Mashiro Kuna also transforms into a hollow and attacks. Hachigen binds both Mashiro and Kensei, yet Kensei escapes using brute strength. Meanwhile, Urahara defies orders to stay behind, using a cloak to mask his energy. Tessai Tsukabishi from the Kidou Corps accompanies him as he prepares to leave.
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Aizen's Betrayal Revealed as Hollow Transformation Begins
Mar 17, 2009Shunsui Kyouraku encounters Nanao Ise, who worries about Lisa. Kensei's new powers overwhelm the group until Hachigen binds him. Hiyori, now a hollow, brutally attacks Hirako. Tousen incapacitates everyone except Hirako. Aizen appears, revealing his betrayal and explaining that his illusion-casting zanpakutou masked his true movements. The group begins transforming into hollows, but Hirako resists. Aizen prepares to kill Hirako, but Urahara and Tessai arrive to intervene. This event occurs during the Past arc, specifically episode 6 of 7. The narrative highlights the shift in alliances and the dangerous new abilities possessed by former allies, setting the stage for further conflict.
- 212EP 212
Urahara and Tessai face arrest after Aizen escapes while they investigate hollowfication.
Mar 24, 2009Urahara and Tessai attempt to ambush Aizen, but he anticipates their move and escapes. Urahara reveals his hollowfication experiments in the Soul Society and shows Tessai the Orb of Distortion, an item potentially useful for saving those undergoing the process. The next morning, the pair is arrested and brought before Central Room Forty-Six, where they are falsely accused of Aizen's actions. Yoruichi intervenes just before their detention, rescuing them and eight Soul Reapers undergoing hollowfication to her hideout. Urahara vows to find a cure for the affected individuals. The narrative then shifts to the present day at the Vizards headquarters, where Hirako expresses gratitude for their transformation, and the group departs.
- 213EP 213filler
Konso Cop Karakuraizer Formation and First Hollow Encounter
Mar 31, 2009While Ichigo Kurosaki, Uryuu Ishida, and Yasutora Sado travel to Hueco Mundo with Kisuke Urahara, Urahara remains in Karakura Town to defend it from hollows. He devises a plan to transform Kon into a superhero named Konso Cop Karakuraizer. After Kon adapts to his new suit, he joins a team comprising Don Kanonji, Tatsuki Arisawa, Chizuru Honshou, Keigo Asano, Ururu Tsumugiya, and Zennosuke Kurumadani. The group successfully battles hollows together. Following this victory, the team encounters a woman who appears to be an arrancar, marking a significant development in their defense efforts during Ichigo's absence.
- 214EP 214filler
The team infiltrates the Hollow Fortress to destroy its heart and protect Karakura Town.
Apr 7, 2009The team infiltrates a gate used by Arrancar to travel between Hueco Mundo and the world of the living. At the Hollow Fortress, numerous Hollows attack. Kanonji and Ururu remain outside to fight, while the others enter. Inside, they encounter an Arrancar. Chizuru uses her Hyper Erotic Powers to distract the enemy, allowing Keigo, Tatsuki, and Kurumadani to handle the internal Hollows. Kon reaches the center, kills a Hollow with his Raiser Beam, and destroys the fortress's heart. Finally, Urahara erects a barrier around Karakura Town and lulls its citizens, including the Konso Cop Karakuraizer, to sleep.
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Shinigami Defend Karakura Town Against Aizen's Arrival
Apr 14, 2009Sousuke Aizen, Kaname Tousen, and Gin Ichimaru arrive in Karakura Town, confronting the remaining Thirteen Court Guard Squads captains and lieutenants. Aizen acknowledges the illusionary nature of the town and threatens to seize the Ouken in the Soul Society after eliminating them. He reveals that Las Noches is under Espada Ulquiorra Schiffer’s control, prompting Ulquiorra to appear behind Orihime Inoue in the throne room. Ichigo Kurosaki senses this presence and rushes to the fifth tower. Meanwhile, Genryuusai Shigekuni Yamamoto unleashes his shikai to trap the trio. In Las Noches, Ulquiorra questions Orihime’s fearlessness. Exequias leader Rudbornn Chelute delays Ichigo, but Chad, Rukia Kuchiki, and Renji Abarai intervene to stop the attack. Ichigo eventually breaks through the floor into the throne room, prepared for battle.
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Ichigo fights Ulquiorra while Soul Reapers defend Karakura Town pillars from Baraggan's forces.
Apr 21, 2009Ichigo reaches the fifth tower to rescue Orihime and engages Ulquiorra in combat. Simultaneously, Baraggan Louisenbairn commands the assault on the Karakura Town replica, ordering the destruction of four protective pillars using giant hollows. Soul Reapers Ikkaku Madarame, Yumichika Ayasegawa, Izuru Kira, and Shuuhei Hisagi defeat the hollows guarding each pillar. They are then confronted by four of Baraggan's Fracciones: Choe Neng Poww, Charlotte Chuhlhourne, Abirama Redder, and Findor Calius. The Soul Reapers are introduced to their new opponents as the intense battle for the town commences. This segment is part of the Arrancar: Decisive Battle of Karakura arc.
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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.