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1 / 3- 252EP 252filler
Byakuya reveals his betrayal truth while battling Kouga in a clash of wills and powers.
Jan 5, 2010Senbonzakura discloses that Byakuya sought to kill Kouga by unsealing him, accepting the risk to his Soul Reaper status. Muramasa attempts to empower Kouga, but the latter destroys the sword, rejecting assistance. During their duel, Kouga initially dominates Byakuya by distorting his senses. Senbonzakura intervenes to counteract this sensory manipulation, allowing Byakuya to activate his Bankai. Byakuya observes that Kouga’s failure stemmed from his refusal to trust his Zanpakutou or others. The confrontation culminates with both warriors charging at each other in a final, decisive clash of their respective abilities and convictions.
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Muramasa's True Identity Revealed
Jan 12, 2010Following Kouga's defeat, Muramasa destabilizes after absorbing hollows to survive without a master. Hollows emerge from his body, causing a transformation into an arrancar-like state. Orihime attempts to reach him, but he attacks the group. Ichigo slashes Muramasa, triggering a further transformation into a large dome-shaped mass that engulfs him. The previously rebellious zanpakutou return to their owners to assist Ichigo and his friends in the battle. This event occurs during the Zanpakutou Unknown Tales arc, specifically episode 24 out of 26.
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Byakuya and Renji: The Sixth Division Returns
Jan 19, 2010With Mayuri’s assistance, the zanpakutou are freed from brainwashing and restored after being destroyed. They engage the arriving Menos Grandes, yet more enemies emerge from a rift in the sky. Byakuya utilizes spiritual energy gathered from all other Soul Reapers to seal this opening. Despite these collective efforts, Ichigo remains trapped within a dome that continues to expand. This narrative segment belongs to the Zanpakutou Unknown Tales arc, specifically covering parts 25 and 26 of the series. The events highlight the coordinated defense against the overwhelming influx of Hollows while emphasizing the ongoing struggle to contain the growing threat to the Soul Society.
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Ichigo Confronts Muramasa in the Collapsing Inner World of Kouga
Jan 26, 2010Inside Kouga's collapsing inner realm, Ichigo battles Muramasa as the Zanpakuto spirit begins turning into a Hollow. The domain is destabilizing due to the grudges of Hollows consumed by Kouga. Outside, Soul Reapers fight Gillians while the protective dome becomes unstable. Ichigo challenges Muramasa's loyalty to Kouga, arguing that the spirit should understand the true bond between a Shinigami and their Zanpakuto. After defeating Muramasa, Ichigo exits the inner world. Muramasa dies upon realizing his mistakes, and Byakuya expresses his gratitude to Ichigo for his assistance in this critical situation.
- 256EP 256filler
Byakuya's Anger and the Fall of the Kuchiki House
Feb 2, 2010During a hanami party at Byakuya’s mansion, two attackers appear: a masked figure and a satyr-like being. Sode no Shirayuki and Senbonzakura, which have recently rematerialized, swiftly defeat the masked intruder, while the satyr escapes. Mayuri identifies these entities as sword beasts, defined as zanpakutou whose masters have died. Rukia and Sode no Shirayuki attempt to lure the satyr beast out using a drinking party, but the plan fails. They eventually locate the beast during an attack and defeat it together, capturing it for study. Ukitake and Kyouraku express concern over these incidents, noting that the Seireitei is still in the process of rebuilding.
- 257EP 257filler
Ichigo battles a sword beast that fuses with a hollow while Hitsugaya and others investigate the threat.
Feb 9, 2010In the real world, Ichigo fights a sword beast until Hitsugaya arrives, causing it to retreat. Ukitake and Kyouraku deduce that the number of sword beasts equals the Soul Reapers lost in the war and plan to stabilize them into sword forms, ignoring Mayuri’s indifference. The creature is attacked by a hollow but successfully fuses with it. This hollow sword beast defeats Haineko in combat, though Ichigo disarms it. When the fused entity fires a cero blast at Ichigo, Hitsugaya destroys the attack, acknowledging that the sword beasts pose a greater danger than previously assumed.
- 258EP 258filler
Renji and Zabimaru's Two Halves Encounter Human Siblings and a Boomerang Sword Beast
Feb 16, 2010Renji and Zabimaru arrive in the human world, where the Zanpakuto splits into Saru and Hebi to search separately. Hebi encounters Karin and Yuzu Kurosaki, with only Karin able to see him, and they take him home. Later, Hebi meets Ichigo Kurosaki, who is a Substitute Soul Reaper, but flees after running into a boomerang sword beast. The beast captures Karin, who had been following Hebi. Renji and Saru arrive to rescue Hebi and defeat the enemy. Ichigo takes Karin home, convincing her the events were a dream despite her knowledge of the truth. Having resolved his internal conflicts, Hebi reunites with Renji and Saru, and they return to the Soul Society together.
- 259EP 259filler
The group investigates thefts and battles a tentacle sword beast in the sewers
Feb 23, 2010Ikkaku, Hanatarou Yamada, Nanao Ise, and Houzukimaru investigate thefts and track the culprit to the sewers. A large monster attacks, injuring Ikkaku. The team discovers a white robot holding the stolen items. The monster, identified as a tentacle sword beast, attacks again. The robot heals Ikkaku and destroys the beast with a powerful blast. It is revealed that the robot is Hanatarou's zanpakutou, Hisagomaru, which resisted Muramasa's control because it did not resent Hanatarou. The group returns the stolen items, but Hisagomaru remains separated from them. This event occurs during the Beast Swords arc.
- 260EP 260filler
Hisagi and Kazeshini Clash Amidst Rukongai Sword Beast Threats
Mar 2, 2010Ikkaku, Iba, Kira, and Hisagi pursue sword beasts in the Rukongai. Kazeshini, free from Muramasa, briefly engages Hisagi before encountering a dying man who asks him to care for his child. Kazeshini grows annoyed by the child yet shows concern, sparing Hisagi when the child cries. After defeating a beast attacking a woman seeking the child, Kazeshini leaves the child with her to fight Hisagi. In their final confrontation, Kazeshini is hindered by a back wound sustained while protecting the child. He is defeated and reverts to a normal zanpakutou. This event occurs during the Beast Swords arc, specifically episode 5 out of 10.
- 261EP 261filler
Orihime becomes friends with Kyouko Haida, a new student with future-predicting abilities.
Mar 9, 2010While Ichigo, Rukia, and Urahara investigate a sword beast attacking students, Kyouko Haida transfers to Karakura High School. She possesses the power to predict the future and know hidden information. Orihime attempts to befriend Kyouko, but learns that her best friend, Mai Suzuki, rejected her upon discovering this ability. A mouthless sword beast merges with Kyouko, attempting to take over her body to kill Mai. Ichigo, Rukia, and Orihime confront the entity. Orihime uses her healing powers to separate the beast from Kyouko, allowing Ichigo to defeat it with Getsuga Tenshou. Following the battle, Orihime and Kyouko become friends, with Orihime fully accepting Kyouko's unique abilities.
- 262EP 262filler
Haineko Forms a Bond with a Sword Beast Named Narunosuke
Mar 16, 2010During a mission alongside Rangiku to combat sword beasts, Haineko meets Narunosuke, a creature whose master fled to allow him to grow stronger. Defying the belief that these beasts inevitably lose control, Haineko befriends Narunosuke by secretly providing food and medicine. However, her fears prove correct as Narunosuke gradually loses his mind and body to the beast's influence. When Rangiku arrives to eliminate the threat, Haineko attempts to intervene. Ultimately, she is forced to destroy Narunosuke herself as he becomes too dangerous to contain. This event occurs within the Beast Swords arc.
- 263EP 263filler
Senbonzakura and Zabimaru trapped in barracks after causing lockdown and destruction
Mar 23, 2010Senbonzakura and Zabimaru become trapped in a soundproof glass case within the twelfth division barracks after Senbonzakura mishandles a remote control. Unable to escape or communicate with the passing Ashisogi Jizou, they wait until Jizou accidentally breaks the remote. Irritated, Senbonzakura uses his bankai to shatter the case, triggering a lockdown. The pair escapes into a control room monitoring the Seireitei, where Senbonzakura causes widespread explosions by pressing buttons. When an enraged Ashisogi Jizou attacks, both Shinigami unleash their bankai, destroying the control room and the surrounding barracks. This incident draws the attention of other Soul Reapers, particularly Renji, who expresses deep disappointment. Later, when Senbonzakura claims to be hunting a sword beast, Zabimaru pursues him solely to avoid writing apology letters.
- 264EP 264filler
Katen Kyokotsu and Nanao encounter a sword beast while Kyouraku relaxes with sake.
Mar 30, 2010Kyouraku assigns Nanao to accompany the kunoichi bodyguard of Katen Kyoukotsu to locate a sword beast, while he enjoys sake with the mistress. Nanao observes the bodyguard playfully engaging a bearded sword beast rather than defeating it, causing Nanao significant concern and leading her to restrain the woman. With Rangiku’s assistance, Nanao attempts to bond with the kunoichi through various methods, eventually planning a cherry blossom party. Nanao notices the bodyguard’s interest in flowers, pinning one to her hair. When the bearded sword beast returns and injures Nanao’s arm, the bodyguard is left defenseless after dropping her weapon near a tree but remains determined to fight. Kyouraku arrives to defeat the beast. Later, the kunoichi reciprocates the gesture by pinning a cherry blossom to Nanao’s hair during the party.
- 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.
- 266EP 266recap
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.
- 267EP 267
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.
- 268EP 268
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.
- 271EP 271
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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- 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.