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1 / 2- 155EP 155
Rukia fights back against Kaien, exposing his fear of sunlight and binding him with Kido.
Jan 9, 2008Rukia struggles against Kaien, who gains the upper hand using his zanpakutou's shikai. After disarming her, Rukia attempts a kidou spell, inadvertently revealing that Kaien fears sunlight. Using this advantage, she binds him with kidou and blasts a hole in the wall. In the sunlight, Kaien's face melts away, revealing a glass case containing two masks. The creature reintroduces himself as Aaroniero and, after moving back into the shade, assumes Kaien's appearance again. He explains that he absorbed Kaien's remains upon arriving in Hueco Mundo. Aaroniero then releases his zanpakutou, transforming his lower body into a giant, octopus-like form. This event occurs during the Arrancar: The Fierce Fight arc, specifically episode 4 of 16.
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Ishida and Pesche coordinate a joint assault against Cirucci during their intense battle.
Jan 16, 2008Uryuu engages in combat with Cirucci, who successfully defends against his attacks using her zanpakutou. Pesche Guatiche intervenes to assist Uryuu by employing his saliva to make Cirucci stumble and fall. Enraged by this interference, Cirucci activates her Resurrección, transforming into a massive avian creature equipped with sharp wing blades. Recognizing that his arrows are insufficient against her new form, Uryuu retrieves a tube from his belt. This device generates a potent energy blade capable of effortlessly cutting through Cirucci's winged weapons, turning the tide of the confrontation.
- 157EP 157
Uryuu defeats Cirucci with Seele Schneider while Chad accesses full power against Mosqueda.
Jan 23, 2008Uryuu utilizes his energy sword, Seele Schneider, to defend against Cirucci’s attacks. Cirucci sheds her wings to concentrate her power into a single blade on her tail, but Uryuu defeats her by firing Seele Schneider from his bow into her chest. As Uryuu and Pesche depart, Rudbornn and the Exequias arrive to kill Cirucci. Meanwhile, Yasutora Sado faces a disadvantage against Privaron Espada Gantenbainne Mosqueda. After sustaining several blows, Chad determines how to access his full power. He transforms his right arm into a giant shield named Brazo Derecho del Gigante to counter his opponent.
- 158EP 158
Chad Unleashes Brazo Izquierdo del Diablo but Faces Defeat by Nnoitora Gilga
Jan 30, 2008Chad utilizes his full power to dominate Gantenbainne, prompting the release of his zanpakutou. Chad then reveals his right arm is for defense and transforms his left arm into Brazo Izquierdo del Diablo, overpowering Gantenbainne and sparing his life. However, the Espada Nnoitora Gilga confronts Chad. Chad attempts to attack Nnoitora with his transformed left arm, but the effort is fruitless. Nnoitora swiftly defeats Chad, inflicting serious wounds with a single attack. This sequence occurs during the Arrancar: The Fierce Fight arc, specifically episode 7 of 16.
- 159EP 159
Chad's Death Causes Orihime Grief While Renji Faces Szayel Aporro's Trap
Feb 6, 2008Nnoitora abandons his easy victory to hunt another intruder, leaving Chad’s apparent death to resonate through Hueco Mundo. When Ulquiorra Schiffer brings dinner to Orihime Inoue, she rejects the news of Chad’s demise. Ulquiorra criticizes her friends for rushing into battle without understanding the odds, prompting Orihime to slap him before breaking down in tears. Elsewhere, Renji Abarai and Dondochakka Bilstin encounter Szayel Aporro. Renji’s bankai shatters immediately, as Szayel Aporro reveals the room was designed to negate it. Simultaneously, Rukia continues her fight against Aaroniero, who discloses that he has consumed and acquired the powers of over 33,650 hollows.
- 160EP 160
Rukia defeats Aaroniero using ice after recalling Kaien's teachings about the heart.
Feb 13, 2008Rukia is severely injured when Aaroniero impales her stomach and shatters her zanpakutou, Sode no Shirayuki. Shocked by the revelation that he inhabits Kaien's body, she remembers his words about hearts being passed to loved ones. This memory restores her determination, allowing her to perform the third dance, San No Mai Shirafune. She reconstructs her sword using ice and kills Aaroniero by piercing his head. Despite her victory, Rukia collapses from her wounds while trying to stand and continue her mission to rescue Orihime. This event occurs during the Arrancar: The Fierce Fight arc, specifically episode 9 of 16.
- 161EP 161
Ulquiorra reveals Szayel Aporro's data theft and provokes Ichigo into battle.
Feb 20, 2008Renji confronts Szayel Aporro regarding the negation of his bankai. Szayel explains that he collected the necessary data using parasites hidden within his older brother Ilfort Grantz, whom Renji previously defeated. Because Szayel possesses this information, Renji's shikai attacks prove ineffective against him. In a separate encounter, Ulquiorra informs Ichigo of Rukia's death. When Ichigo tries to depart to save her, Ulquiorra incites a fight by admitting he forced Orihime to come to Hueco Mundo. Enraged by this revelation, Ichigo activates his bankai and dons his hollow mask, preparing to engage Ulquiorra in combat.
- 162EP 162
Szayel Aporro Laughs, The Net Trapping Renji is Complete
Feb 27, 2008Ichigo remains determined to defeat Ulquiorra, who reveals his status as the Fourth Espada through a tattoo and fatally wounds Ichigo, challenging him to flee Hueco Mundo or perish. Simultaneously, Orihime faces hostility from Loly Aivirrne and Menoly Mallia, who resent Aizen's attention toward her. During his battle with Szayel Aporro, Renji is nearly killed by the Fracción Medazeppi. A mysterious archer intervenes, shooting Medazeppi with an arrow to save Renji. The archer then mocks Renji for his near defeat. Renji recognizes the savior as Uryuu, identifying him amidst the chaos. This sequence occurs within the Arrancar: The Fierce Fight arc, specifically episode 11 of 16.
- 163EP 163
Grimmjow rescues Orihime while Uryuu and Renji confront Szayel Aporro
Mar 5, 2008Grimmjow Jeagerjaques saves Orihime from Loly and Menoly, killing the latter and injuring the former after she heals his arm. He requests her assistance and departs with her, though Orihime chooses to heal both Fracciónes first. In a separate location, Uryuu discovers that Szayel Aporro anticipated his arrival, rendering his attacks ineffective against the Espada and his Fracciónes. Renji intervenes to save Uryuu from a lethal strike. The two then prepare to cooperate in their efforts to defeat Szayel Aporro. This narrative occurs during the Arrancar: The Fierce Fight arc, specifically episode 12 of 16.
- 164EP 164
Uryuu and Renji trap Szayel Aporro, who heals and leaves while Grimmjow seeks Orihime's help for Ichigo.
Mar 12, 2008With Renji's assistance, Uryuu successfully traps Szayel Aporro in a massive explosion. Although the attack inflicts significant damage, it fails to kill the Arrancar. Szayel Aporro uses one of his Fracciónes, Lumina, to completely heal his injuries. Instead of retaliating against his attackers, he departs to replace his damaged clothing and allow Renji and Uryuu time to formulate a new strategy. Meanwhile, Grimmjow brings Orihime to Ichigo and requests that she heal him so he can fight Ichigo again. Before Orihime can complete the healing process, Ulquiorra arrives at the scene. This segment is part of the Arrancar: The Fierce Fight arc, specifically episode 13 of 16.
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Grimmjow Traps Ulquiorra While Ichigo Battles Him After Orihime Heals Him
Mar 19, 2008Grimmjow utilizes a device to imprison Ulquiorra in an alternate dimension, estimating a two to three hour escape time. Orihime completes healing Ichigo, who then engages Grimmjow in combat. Despite activating his bankai, Ichigo struggles against his opponent. The tide shifts when Grimmjow targets Orihime and Nel with a Grand Rey Cero, prompting Ichigo to don his hollow mask to block the attack. Observing Ichigo’s full power, Grimmjow releases his zanpakuto, Pantera, and readies himself for the ensuing battle.
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Desperate Effort Versus Desperate Effort: Hollowfied Ichigo
Apr 9, 2008Grimmjow releases his zanpakutou, pleased by Ichigo's full power, and the battle continues. Ichigo is gradually worn down despite extending his hollow mask usage. Espada Tia Halibel and her Fracciónes, the Tres Bestias (Emilou Apacci, Franceska Mila Rose, and Cyan Sung-Sun), observe and comment on the match. Halibel notes their fear is natural, describing the conflict as a fight between two Espadas. Orihime, frightened by Ichigo's hollow mask, hesitates to watch. After Nel admonishes her, she overcomes her fear and cheers for Ichigo. This encouragement gives him the resolve to strike across Grimmjow's chest. The event occurs during the Arrancar: The Fierce Fight arc, specifically episode 15 of 16.
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Grimmjow's Final Stand and Ichigo's Victory Over the Arrancar
Apr 16, 2008A flashback details Grimmjow’s past as a hollow alongside his former Fracciónes, including Shawlong Qufang, Edorad Leones, Ilfort Grantz, Nakim Greendina, and D-Roy Linker. In the present, a wounded Grimmjow refuses to surrender. He unleashes his most powerful attack against Ichigo, who successfully counters the assault and delivers a decisive final blow. Grimmjow is left defeated on the ground. Following this victory, Ichigo prepares to rescue Orihime and depart from Las Noches. This segment concludes the Arrancar: The Fierce Fight arc, marking episode 16 of 16.
- 168EP 168filler
New Third Division Captain Shusuke Amagai Arrives and Faces Initial Resistance
Apr 23, 2008Shusuke Amagai is appointed captain of the third division by the Thirteen Court Guard Squads, naming Makoto Kibune as his third seat officer. Despite this, division members are unsatisfied. Lieutenant Izuru Kira hosts a welcome party suggested by Rangiku Matsumoto, but Amagai collapses from low alcohol tolerance. Gillians invade the Dangai, prompting the third division to engage them. The Koutotsu, a dimensional cleanser, appears, forcing the squad to flee imminent destruction. Amagai arrives late and effortlessly destroys the Koutotsu, saving the division. After the crisis, the squad discovers Amagai remains intoxicated from the earlier incident.
- 169EP 169filler
Dangerous Transfer Student Arrives in Karakura Town
May 7, 2008Lurichiyo Kasumiouji, a Soul Society noble princess, visits Karakura Town with assistants Ryuusei "Kenryuu" Kenzaki and Ruzaburou "Enryuu" Enkougawa to buy sweets. While her guards depart, Lurichiyo wanders alone and is attacked by hollows. Ichigo Kurosaki and Rukia Kuchiki respond to increased hollow activity in the area. Ichigo encounters Lurichiyo during the assault and defeats the enemies using his bankai, which impresses her guards. The next day, Lurichiyo, Kenryuu, and Enryuu move into the house next to Ichigo’s residence and enroll as students at his school. This event occurs within the New Captain Shuusuke Amagai arc.
- 170EP 170filler
Mysterious Assassin Attacks Lurichiyo Under Moonlight While Ichigo Seeks Answers
May 14, 2008Ichigo questions Kenryuu and Enryuu about Lurichiyo’s presence in the real world, but they remain silent. An assassin later attacks Lurichiyo’s home, using a mirror weapon to reflect moonlight and nearly defeat Ichigo. On his second attempt, Ichigo reflects the light back, forcing the assassin to accept death by Getsuga Tenshou rather than answer questions. Kenryuu then reveals Lurichiyo is the heir to the Kasumiouji clan. He explains that Gyoukaku Kumoi, a caretaker, is trying to seize control by killing her. Under pressure from Rukia, Ichigo agrees to protect Lurichiyo from this threat.
- 171EP 171filler
Lurichiyo flees after Ichigo reveals his bodyguard role, leading to an assassin attack
May 21, 2008Ichigo and Rukia escort Lurichiyo through town before dining at Ichigo’s home. An argument over carrots causes Ichigo to accidentally disclose that Kenryuu and Enryuu hired him as a bodyguard. Enraged, Lurichiyo runs to a river and encounters Orihime Inoue. An assassin wielding a guan dao attacks them, using energy blasts to create solid rock walls. Ichigo, Rukia, Kenryuu, and Enryuu arrive to intervene. Kenryuu employs his shikai to immobilize the attacker, enabling Ichigo to defeat him. The assassin then commits suicide by collapsing a rock wall upon himself. Later, Hanza Nukui, Kumoi’s head assassin, retrieves the weapon. The following morning, Kenryuu and Enryuu discover Lurichiyo is missing.
- 172EP 172filler
Kibune Goes to War! The Violent Wind that Rages
May 28, 2008Amagai assigns the third division menial tasks to foster trust, but Kira suspects he intends to replace him with Kibune. During an evening investigation of an old execution ground with Shinta Seko, the trio falls into a pit containing caged hollows. After Kira and Kibune defeat the creatures, one absorbs Shinta. Kibune attempts to kill the hollow to save himself, citing Shinta's lack of skill, but Kira intervenes. Amagai arrives to reveal he orchestrated the entire event. The next morning, Lurichiyo enters the Kasumiouji family household. This segment is part of The New Captain Shuusuke Amagai arc, specifically item 5 out of 22.
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The Great Evil Appears and Darkness Fills the Kasumioji Household
Jun 4, 2008Kumoi orders Hanza to kill Lurichiyo after discovering her presence. Ichigo, Rukia, Kenryuu, and Enryuu enter the compound to locate her. Kumoi traps the Ryu brothers in a storehouse, while Rukia meets eleventh division captain Kenpachi Zaraki. Zaraki senses Ichigo and leaves to find him. Ichigo locates Lurichiyo but loses her while evading guards. A child servant, revealed as an assassin, attacks Lurichiyo. Zaraki intervenes and kills the assassin. Rukia asks Zaraki to keep the incident secret. Hanza attempts to frighten Ichigo with spiritual pressure but is surprised by Ichigo's lack of reaction. This segment is part of The New Captain Shuusuke Amagai arc: (6/22).
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Kumoi consolidates power while Hanza traps Ichigo in a mirror dimension before retreating.
Jun 11, 2008Kumoi eliminates opposing clan members to consolidate his power. In Karakura Town, Kisuke Urahara detects a shortage of spirit particles and links this to the Kasumiouji clan. Kumoi dispatches Hanza and a dozen assassins to kill Ichigo, his friends, and Lurichiyo. Hanza battles Ichigo using a mirror weapon called Saiga, which grows stronger by consuming spiritual energy. He traps Ichigo in a separate dimension. Yoruichi Shihouin frees Ichigo and informs him that the other assassins have been defeated, prompting Hanza to retreat. The following day, Kumoi installs Lurichiyo's fiancé, Shuu Kannogi, as the new clan head. This content relates to The New Captain Shuusuke Amagai arc: (7/22).
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Hanza recruits subordinates to hunt Lurichiyo and Ichigo in Karakura Town
Jun 18, 2008After failing to assassinate Lurichiyo, Hanza secives weapons similar to Saiga from Kumoi and leads three subordinates to target Lurichiyo, Ichigo, and their friends. In Karakura Town, Lurichiyo reveals that Kenryuu and Enryuu often take the blame for her reckless behavior. Upon sensing Hanza’s arrival, Ichigo and Rukia remain to defend Lurichiyo, while Uryuu Ishida and Yasutora "Chad" Sado move to engage the attackers. The conflict escalates as Hanza battles Ichigo directly, while Rukia, Uryuu, and Chad each confront one of Hanza’s subordinates individually. This event occurs during the New Captain Shuusuke Amagai arc, specifically episode 8 of 22.
- 176EP 176filler
The Sword-Consuming Assassin Mystery Revealed
Jun 25, 2008Jinnai Doukou explains that bakoutou blades consume spiritual energy to boost strength, then eats his weapon to fire blades from his back. Uryuu battles Kuzuryuu, who utilizes bakoutou to transform into mist. Meanwhile, Chad confronts Genba, who employs a rock wall-forming bakoutou similar to a previous assassin. Chad repeatedly shatters the walls with energy blasts, but Genba fuses with the debris to launch surprise attacks from behind. This confrontation occurs during the New Captain Shuusuke Amagai arc, specifically episode 9/22, highlighting the dangerous nature of these spirit-draining weapons.
- 177EP 177filler
Rukia Freezes Jinnai While Uryuu and Chad Defeat Their Opponents Amidst Intense Battles
Jun 25, 2008Rukia restrains Jinnai with kidou and freezes him with her shikai, but he escapes the ice and is consumed by his bakoutou due to excessive energy drain. Assassins seize the weapon before Rukia can retrieve it. Uryuu identifies that Kuzuryuu is fusing his bakoutou with the mist and defeats him using Sprenger, though Uryuu is injured by the blast radius. Meanwhile, Chad destroys surrounding walls to halt Genba’s attacks and wins a clash of strongest attacks. Ichigo fights Hanza, utilizing the enhanced speed from his bankai to break Saiga’s mirror. Hanza retaliates by using one of Saiga’s abilities to engulf Ichigo in light emanating from the mirror shards.
- 178EP 178filler
Ichigo confronts his mother's reflection in a mirror dimension while Hanza loses control of his power.
Jul 2, 2008Trapped in a separate dimension, Ichigo relives his childhood and his mother's death, facing a manifestation of his guilt that attempts to kill him. He escapes by making peace with her image. Back in the physical world, Ichigo wears his hollow mask to overpower Hanza, compelling him to let his bakoutou absorb more energy. Hanza ignores Ichigo's warnings and is consumed by the bakoutou. Simultaneously, in the Soul Society, Kira secretly follows Kibune to the Kasumiouji compound. There, Kuzuryuu reports his comrades' deaths to Kumoi, who subsequently orders Kibune to execute him. This segment is part of the New Captain Shuusuke Amagai arc, specifically entry 11 out of 22.
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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.