For as long as he can remember, Ichigo Kurosaki has been able to see ghosts. But when he meets Rukia, a Soul Reaper who battles evil spirits known as Hollows, he finds his life is changed forever. Now, with a newfound wealth of spiritual energy, Ichigo discovers his true calling: to protect the living and the dead from evil.
Episode 1
Fifteen-year-old Ichigo Kurosaki has the uncanny ability to see ghosts, but otherwise lives an ordinary life. However, once a Shinigami named Rukia Kuchiki appears before him, everything changes.
Episode 2
After becoming a Shinigami, Ichigo Kurosaki refuses to help Rukia Kuchiki with her work as the local Shinigami of Karakura Town.
Episode 3
When a Hollowfied Sora Inoue attacks his younger sister, Ichigo Kurosaki and Rukia Kuchiki set out to save her.
Episode 4
When Yasutora Sado receives a parakeet that contains the Soul of a young boy, it is up to Ichigo Kurosaki and Rukia Kuchiki to protect him from the Hollow that is after them.
Episode 5
Rukia Kuchiki and Yasutora Sado team up to take on the Hollow Shrieker.
Episode 6
At Rukia Kuchiki's behest, Ichigo Kurosaki puts an artificial soul in his body to take care of it and not arouse suspicion while he carries out his Substitute Shinigami duties, but the artificial soul has its own agenda.
Episode 7
Ichigo Kurosaki becomes friends with the Modified Soul, Kon, and puts him into a plushie.
Episode 8
Ichigo Kurosaki goes to his mother's grave with the rest of his family.
Episode 9
Ichigo Kurosaki battles against Grand Fisher.
Episode 10
While grudgingly attending Don Kanonji's show with the rest of his family, Ichigo Kurosaki is forced to fight a Hollow inadvertently created by Don Kanonji himself.
Episode 11
Ichigo Kurosaki and Rukia Kuchiki meet Uryū Ishida, a Quincy.
Episode 12
As Ichigo Kurosaki begins his duel with Uryū Ishida, Yasutora Sado gains a new power.
Episode 13
Orihime Inoue gains a new power in order to protect Tatsuki Arisawa.
Episode 14
Ichigo Kurosaki and Uryū Ishida work together to defeat a Menos Grande.
Episode 15
Kon decides to run away from the Kurosaki Clinic as Soul Society comes after Rukia Kuchiki.
Episode 16
Two Shinigami, 6th Division Lieutenant Renji Abarai and Captain Byakuya Kuchiki, arrive in the Human World to take Rukia Kuchiki back to the Soul Society.
Episode 17
Ichigo Kurosaki loses his Shinigami powers and Rukia Kuchiki is taken back to Soul Society.
Episode 18
Ichigo Kurosaki begins his training with Kisuke Urahara to regain his Shinigami powers and save Rukia Kuchiki.
Episode 19
Kisuke Urahara helps Ichigo Kurosaki regain his Shinigami powers.
Episode 20
After completing their training, Ichigo Kurosaki and his friends depart to Soul Society to rescue Rukia Kuchiki.
Episode 21
Ichigo Kurosaki and his friends enter Soul Society.
Episode 22
Ichigo Kurosaki and his friends are forced to find another way into Seireitei due to 3rd Division Captain Gin Ichimaru's intervention.
Episode 23
Ichigo Kurosaki and his friends enter the household of the Shiba Clan.
Episode 24
As Ichigo Kurosaki and his friends begin their preparations to get into the Seireitei, the Gotei 13 captains assemble for a meeting.
Episode 25
Ichigo Kurosaki and his friends enter the Seireitei.
Episode 26
Ichigo Kurosaki and his friends are scattered throughout the Seireitei, where they encounter new enemies.
Episode 27
Ichigo Kurosaki completes his battle with 11th Division 3rd Seat Ikkaku Madarame while his friends continue to progress through the Seireitei.
Episode 28
Ganju Shiba wins his battle against 11th Division 5th Seat Yumichika Ayasegawa while Uryū Ishida begins his own.
Episode 29
Uryū Ishida defeats 7th Division 4th Seat Jirōbō Ikkanzaka while Ichigo Kurosaki and Ganju Shiba encounter 4th Division 7th Seat Hanatarō Yamada, who personally knows Rukia Kuchiki.
Episode 30
Having been led to the base of Senzaikyū, Ichigo Kurosaki begins his rematch with 6th Division Lieutenant Renji Abarai.
Episode 31
Ichigo Kurosaki and 6th Division Lieutenant Renji Abarai conclude their rematch.
Episode 32
6th Division Lieutenant Renji Abarai remembers his past with Rukia Kuchiki and begs Ichigo Kurosaki to save her in his stead.
Episode 33
In the Human World, Yuzu Kurosaki finds a cat named Raku and is drawn into an adventure with Don Kanonji and his Karakura-Raizer Team.
Episode 34
As the Gotei 13 reacts to 6th Division Lieutenant Renji Abarai's defeat, Captain-Commander Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto declares war against the Ryoka.
Episode 35
While the Gotei 13 deals with the death of 5th Division Captain Sōsuke Aizen, Ichigo Kurosaki and his group attempt to enter Senzaikyū once again.
Episode 36
Ichigo Kurosaki begins his battle with 11th Division Captain Kenpachi Zaraki.
Episode 37
Yasutora Sado battles with 8th Division captain, Shunsui Kyōraku.
Episode 38
As the high-ranking members of the Gotei 13 continue to react to 5th Division Captain Sōsuke Aizen's murder, Ichigo Kurosaki continues his battle with 11th Division Captain Kenpachi Zaraki.
Episode 39
After learning to access the power of Zangetsu in addition to his own, Ichigo Kurosaki concludes his battle with 11th Division Captain Kenpachi Zaraki.
Episode 40
While 11th Division Lieutenant Yachiru Kusajishi reminisces about her history with her captain, Kenpachi Zaraki, Ganju Shiba and 4th Division 7th Seat Hanatarō Yamada reach Rukia Kuchiki's cell in Senzaikyū.
Episode 41
Ichigo Kurosaki arrives at the White Tower and reunites with Rukia Kuchiki.
Episode 42
Yoruichi Shihōin saves Ichigo Kurosaki and decides to help him attain Bankai.
Episode 43
Uryū Ishida and Orihime Inoue are confronted by 12th Division Captain Mayuri Kurotsuchi.
Episode 44
Uryū Ishida removes his Sanrei Glove to defeat 12th Division Captain Mayuri Kurotsuchi.
Episode 45
Ichigo Kurosaki begins his Bankai Training.
Episode 46
5th Division Lieutenant Momo Hinamori recalls her past at the Shin'ō Academy.
Episode 47
As Ichigo Kurosaki continues his Bankai Training, 5th Division Lieutenant Momo Hinamori confronts 10th Division Captain Tōshirō Hitsugaya over the contents of the letter left by her captain, Sōsuke Aizen.
Episode 48
10th Division Captain Tōshirō Hitsugaya battles 3rd Division Captain Gin Ichimaru.
Episode 49
Rukia Kuchiki recalls her past with Kaien Shiba.
Episode 50
The Karakura Superheroes come together once more and fight a Hollow.
Episode 51
As the day of Rukia Kuchiki's execution arrives, various groups around the Seireitei move out and clash with one another.
Episode 52
6th Division Lieutenant Renji Abarai battles his captain, Byakuya Kuchiki.
Episode 53
11th Division Captain Kenpachi Zaraki and his subordinates battle the 7th and 9th Division captains and lieutenants.
Episode 54
Rukia Kuchiki's execution ceremony commences, but does not proceed as planned.
Episode 55
After the interruption of Rukia Kuchiki's execution, battles commence all across the Seireitei.
Episode 56
Yoruichi Shihōin battles 2nd Division Captain Suì-Fēng.
Episode 57
Ichigo Kurosaki and Captain Byakuya Kuchiki continue their battle.
Episode 58
Ichigo Kurosaki and 6th Division Captain Byakuya Kuchiki activate their Bankai.
Episode 59
Ichigo Kurosaki and 6th Division Captain Byakuya Kuchiki's battle reaches its conclusion.
Episode 60
A conspiracy connecting several recent events in Soul Society is revealed.
Episode 61
4th Division Lieutenant Isane Kotetsu informs the Gotei 13 that Sōsuke Aizen is alive as the latter reveals his machinations.
Episode 62
5th Division Captain Sōsuke Aizen removes the Hōgyoku from Rukia Kuchiki's Soul and retreats to Hueco Mundo.
Episode 63
Ichigo Kurosaki and his friends say their goodbyes in Soul Society before heading back home through the Dangai.
Episode 64
As the lives of Ichigo Kurosaki and his friends begin to return to normal, three mysterious figures appear and abduct Orihime Inoue.
Episode 65
Ichigo Kurosaki, Uryū Ishida, Yasutora Sado, and 6th Division Lieutenant Renji Abarai are forced to play a game in order to find Orihime Inoue.
Episode 66
Ichigo Kurosaki, Lieutenant Renji Abarai, and Uryū Ishida must navigate a labyrinth in order to free their friends.
Episode 67
Ichigo Kurosaki and his friends must deduce the identity of an impostor in their midst.
Episode 68
The truth about the Mod-Souls is revealed as a new enemy appears.
Episode 69
The Mod-Souls receive new bodies as Ichigo Kurosaki encounters a Bount for the first time.
Episode 70
Two new Bount appear as one takes an interest in Uryū Ishida.
Episode 71
With Ryō Utagawa attempting to devour his Soul, Uryū Ishida finds himself abducted and saved by Yoshino Sōma.
Episode 72
While Uryū Ishida is in the hospital, his friends must fight two Bount who can control water.
Episode 73
Ganju Shiba and 4th Division 7th Seat Hanatarō Yamada help conclude the fight against Hō and Ban.
Episode 74
Uryū Ishida gets to know Yoshino Sōma while 11th Division Captain Kenpachi Zaraki and his lieutenant, Yachiru Kusajishi, discover that a former member of their division is in Karakura Town.
Episode 75
12th Division Captain Mayuri Kurotsuchi informs the Gotei 13 of his missing data on the Bount while Ichigo Kurosaki and his friends break into the Bount Mansion to save Uryū Ishida.
Episode 76
Ichigo Kurosaki faces off against Ryō Utagawa, who ends up betraying Jin Kariya with the intention of dethroning him.
Episode 77
Maki Ichinose remembers his past as he and Jin Kariya battle Ichigo Kurosaki.
Episode 78
Uryū Ishida tries to understand more about Yoshino Sōma as Ichigo Kurosaki spars with 6th Division Lieutenant Renji Abarai and Ganju Shiba in order to regain his fighting spirit.
Episode 79
Yoshino Sōma makes a final stand against Jin Kariya in order to redeem herself.
Episode 80
At Kisuke Urahara's request, Ririn, Kurōdo, and Noba prepare anti-Bount traps around the Kurosaki Clinic, but are angered when Ichigo Kurosaki brushes them off as pointless and unhelpful.
Episode 81
The Bitto' attack Karakura Town, allowing the Bount to grow stronger, while 10th Division Captain Tōshirō Hitsugaya briefs his strike force on their mission in Soul Society.
Episode 82
6th Division Lieutenant Renji Abarai fights off the Bitto, who are quickly recalled, while Ichigo Kurosaki battles Gō Koga's Doll, Dalk, in her new form.
Episode 83
Gō Koga tells Ichigo Kurosaki that he reminds him of a boy from his past, Cain, whom Koga was assigned to train by Jin Kariya until tragedy struck.
Episode 84
3rd Division Lieutenant Izuru Kira fends off Gō Koga's Doll, Dalk, while Mabashi arrives to take over for a struggling Yoshi.
Episode 85
Mabashi uses his Doll, Ritz, to take control of Rukia Kuchiki's body and force her to fight her friends.
Episode 86
Lieutenant Rangiku Matsumoto, Yasutora Sado, Noba, and Ururu Tsumugiya face off against the old Bount, Sawatari, and his Doll, Baura.
Episode 87
Sawatari retreats while an invisible intruder enters Soul Society. Uryū Ishida remembers training to become a Quincy.
Episode 88
Ichigo Kurosaki and company head off to the Bounts' cave, only to encounter Ugaki's Doll, Gesell.
Episode 89
Ichigo Kurosaki and friends continue to fight Gesell as Lieutenant Nemu Kurotsuchi presents Uryū Ishida with a battle accessory.
Episode 90
Gesell turns on its master. Ichigo Kurosaki attempts to fight Jin Kariya with little success.
Episode 91
Ichigo Kurosaki initiates Bankai, but Uryū Ishida completes the Bounts' portal, allowing them to enter Soul Society.
Episode 92
The Bounts arrive in Soul Society. Rukia Kuchiki meets up with Yoshi once more.
Episode 93
Rukia Kuchiki squares off against Yoshi. Captain-Commander Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto informs the other captains of the Bounts' origins.
Episode 94
Jin Kariya recruits men from Kusajishi as Ichigo Kurosaki and friends finally arrive at Kūkaku Shiba's house.
Episode 95
Captain Byakuya Kuchiki battles Jin Kariya when Ichigo Kurosaki shows up to help.
Episode 96
As Ichigo Kurosaki and Captain Byakuya Kuchiki continue to fight a continuously healing Jin Kariya, Ran'Tao shows up, prompting Kariya to leave.
Episode 97
Ran'Tao reveals the reason for her resemblance to Yoshino Sōma as Captain Tōshirō Hitsugaya faces off against Maki Ichinose.
Episode 98
Captain Kenpachi Zaraki arrives to stop Maki Ichinose.
Episode 99
The Bounts break into Seireitei and Captain Suì-Fēng encounters Mabashi.
Episode 100
Captain Suì-Fēng survives her poisoning by using her own poison to nullify Mabashi's, and kills Mabashi.
Episode 101
Captain Mayuri Kurotsuchi, of the 12th Division, battles against the Bount, Sawatari.
Episode 102
As Jin Kariya looks for the Jokai Crest, Uryū Ishida battles the Bount, Yoshi.
Episode 103
As Uryū Ishida defeats the Bount, Yoshi, Jin Kariya prepares to destroy the Soul Society.
Episode 104
10th Division Captain Tōshirō Hitsugaya battles against the Bount, Gō Koga.
Episode 105
As the Shinigami learn more about the Jōkaishō, Ran'Tao confronts Jin Kariya.
Episode 106
Uryū Ishida confronts the Bount, Jin Kariya.
Episode 107
As Ichigo Kurosaki and Jin Kariya battle each other, the Shinigami look for the other Jōkaishō to re-seal them.
Episode 108
The battle between Ichigo Kurosaki and Jin Kariya concludes.
Episode 109
Following the battle with the Bounts, things slowly return to normal.
Episode 110
Ichigo Kurosaki goes back to slaying Hollows in the Human World, but he is soon confronted by Shinji Hirako - a Visored.
Episode 111
Isshin Kurosaki reveals himself as a Shinigami and fights Grand Fisher.
Episode 112
Information on the Visored and Arrancar is revealed.
Episode 113
Arrancar arrive in the Human World.
Episode 114
The Arrancar leave the Human World while the Gotei 13 send help to protect the Human World.
Episode 115
Ichigo Kurosaki regains his confidence to fight again. Later, more facts about the Arrancar are revealed.
Episode 116
The Arrancar arrive in the Human World, again.
Episode 117
Rukia Kuchiki battles against the Arrancar, Di Roy Rinker.
Episode 118
3rd Seat Ikkaku Madarame battles against the Arrancar, Edrad Liones.
Episode 119
3rd Seat Ikkaku Madarame recalls when he joined the 11th Division.
Episode 120
The battles with the Arrancar continue.
Episode 121
Ichigo Kurosaki and Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez battle each other.
Episode 122
Ichigo Kurosaki goes to where the Visored are in hopes of learning how to control his Hollowfication.
Episode 123
Ichigo Kurosaki begins training to control his Hollowfication.
Episode 124
Ichigo Kurosaki continues his battle with his inner Hollow.
Episode 125
As Ichigo Kurosaki successfully controls his Hollow, Sōsuke Aizen's plans are revealed.
Episode 126
As Ichigo Kurosaki is informed of Sōsuke Aizen's plans, Uryū Ishida finishes his training.
Episode 127
Orihime Inoue is told that she won't be allowed to fight in the upcoming battles.
Episode 128
The Shinigami in the Human World find a boy named Shōta Toyokawa.
Episode 129
The Shinigami help out Shōta Toyokawa and Yui Toyokawa.
Episode 130
The Shinigami look for the Cloning Arrancar.
Episode 131
The Shinigami face off against the Cloning Arrancar.
Episode 132
Karin Kurosaki tries to get Captain Tōshirō Hitsugaya to help her win an upcoming soccer match.
Episode 133
3rd Seat Ikkaku Madarame helps a school student named Shinji Iijima win a Kendō tournament.
Episode 134
5th Seat Yumichika Ayasegawa helps a Plus named Heita Momoyama bake a cake for his mother.
Episode 135
Kon is forced to live with a girl named Miyuki.
Episode 136
Several Arrancar betray Sōsuke Aizen and steal the Hōgyoku.
Episode 137
The rogue Arrancar are defeated by the Shinigami.
Episode 138
Several Arrancar head into the Human World.
Episode 139
As the battles with the Arrancar continue, Ichigo Kurosaki shows off his new power.
Episode 140
The battles conclude as the Arrancar head back into Hueco Mundo.
Episode 141
Orihime Inoue says goodbye to Ichigo Kurosaki before leaving for Hueco Mundo.
Episode 142
Ichigo Kurosaki learns of Orihime Inoue's disappearance and decides to rescue her.
Episode 143
Ichigo Kurosaki, Uryū Ishida, and Yasutora Sado head to Hueco Mundo.
Episode 144
Uryū Ishida and Yasutora Sado show off their new strength after arriving in Hueco Mundo.
Episode 145
As Ichigo Kurosaki and his friends head to Las Noches, Sōsuke Aizen holds a meeting with the Espada.
Episode 146
Ichigo Kurosaki meets the Arrancar Nel Tu and a Guardian causes some trouble.
Episode 147
Ichigo Kurosaki and the others are forced into the Forest of Menos.
Episode 148
Ichigo Kurosaki and the others continue exploring the Forest of Menos.
Episode 149
Ichigo Kurosaki and the others escape the Forest of Menos.
Episode 150
Ichigo Kurosaki and his group arrive in Las Noches.
Episode 151
Ichigo Kurosaki battles against the Arrancar, Dordoni Alessandro Del Socaccio.
Episode 152
Ichigo Kurosaki concludes his battle with Dordoni Alessandro Del Socaccio.
Episode 153
Ichigo Kurosaki and the others continue going on through Las Noches.
Episode 154
Rukia Kuchiki reunites with her deceased mentor, Kaien Shiba.
Episode 155
As Rukia Kuchiki battles Kaien Shiba, she struggles with wondering on whether or not he's truly Kaien.
Episode 156
Uryū Ishida and Pesche Guatiche battle against Cirucci Sanderwicci.
Episode 157
Uryū Ishida battles Cirucci Sanderwicci with a new weapon called Seele Schneider.
Episode 158
Yasutora Sado realizes his true power and battles against Gantenbainne Mosqueda.
Episode 159
Yasutora Sado is defeated by Nnoitra Gilga and Lieutenant Renji Abarai is confronted by the Espada Szayelaporro Granz.
Episode 160
Rukia Kuchiki recalls her past with Kaien Shiba before she kills Aaroniero Arruruerie.
Episode 161
As the Espada react to the death of Aaroniero Arruruerie, Ichigo Kurosaki is confronted by Ulquiorra Cifer.
Episode 162
As Ichigo Kurosaki battles Ulquiorra Cifer, Lieutenant Renji Abarai struggles with his fight against Szayelaporro Granz.
Episode 163
As Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez saves Orihime Inoue from Loly Aivirrne and Menoly Mallia, Uryū Ishida joins Lieutenant Renji Abarai's battle against Szayelaporro Granz.
Episode 164
While Uryū Ishida and Lieutenant Renji Abarai continue their battle against Szayelaporro Granz, Ichigo Kurosaki is healed by Orihime Inoue.
Episode 165
Ichigo Kurosaki begins his final battle with Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez.
Episode 166
As Ichigo Kurosaki continues his battle with Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez, Orihime Inoue struggles dealing with Ichigo's Hollowfication form.
Episode 167
Ichigo Kurosaki and Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez conclude their battle.
Episode 168
Shūsuke Amagai is appointed as new captain of the 3rd Division.
Episode 169
Ichigo Kurosaki meets Rurichiyo Kasumiōji and her two Shinigami guards in the Human World.
Episode 170
As Ichigo Kurosaki learns more about Rurichiyo Kasumiōji, he is forced to fight off an assassin going after the girl.
Episode 171
As Ichigo Kurosaki is forced to take care of Rurichiyo Kasumiōji, another assassin attempts to kill her.
Episode 172
Izuru Kira begins to get depressed over the fact that the 3rd Division members like Makoto Kibune more than him.
Episode 173
Rurichiyo Kasumiōji is targeted by more assassins after secretly returning to the Soul Society.
Episode 174
Ichigo Kurosaki faces off against the assassin Hanza Nukui.
Episode 175
Hanza Nukui and his subordinates attack the Human World to kill Ichigo Kurosaki and Rurichiyo Kasumiōji.
Episode 176
The fights with the assassins continue.
Episode 177
Rukia Kuchiki, Uryū Ishida, and Yasutora Sado finish their battles against the assassins.
Episode 178
Ichigo Kurosaki finishes his battle with Hanza Nukui.
Episode 179
Captain-Commander Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto orchestrates a Menos Grande attack on Soul Society to help him decide on Captain Shūsuke Amagai's proposal to have joint training between the Divisions.
Episode 180
Ichigo Kurosaki heads to the Soul Society to stop Rurichiyo Kasumiōji's wedding.
Episode 181
Ichigo Kurosaki and Rukia Kuchiki try to stop Rurichiyo Kasumiōji's wedding, but they end up getting attacked by the Gotei 13 in the process.
Episode 182
As Ichigo Kurosaki looks for Rurichiyo Kasumiōji, he is confronted by Captain Shūsuke Amagai.
Episode 183
Lieutenant Izuru Kira and Makoto Kibune face off against each other.
Episode 184
Lieutenant Izuru Kira and Makoto Kibune continue their battle.
Episode 185
As Lieutenant Izuru Kira concludes his battle with Makoto Kibune, Captain Shūsuke Amagai is forced to battle against Captain Tōshirō Hitsugaya.
Episode 186
Ichigo Kurosaki is able to save Rurichiyo Kasumiōji, but more problems arise when it is revealed that Captain Shūsuke Amagai was working with Gyōkaku Kumoi.
Episode 187
Captain Shūsuke Amagai reveals his true intentions to Captain-Commander Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto.
Episode 188
Ichigo Kurosaki and Captain Shūsuke Amagai battle each other.
Episode 189
Ichigo Kurosaki and Captain Shūsuke Amagai conclude their battle.
Episode 190
Following a lengthy recap of the events since Sōsuke Aizen betrayed Soul Society, Ichigo Kurosaki concludes his duel with Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez before being confronted by Nnoitra Gilga.
Episode 191
Szayelaporro Granz releases his Zanpakutō, while Nnoitra Gilga provides a surprising revelation about the true identity of the Arrancar Nel Tu.
Episode 192
Nel Tu transforms back into her original Espada form.
Episode 193
Szayelaporro Granz demonstrates a new technique, whilst Nnoitra Gilga is taken aback by Nelliel Tu Odelschwanck's onslaught.
Episode 194
Nnoitra Gilga recalls his past with Nelliel Tu Odelschwanck.
Episode 195
Nelliel Tu Odelschwanck returns to her child form, leaving Ichigo Kurosaki in the hands of Tesra Lindocruz. Szayelaporro Granz is seemingly impervious to attack, Zommari Rureaux is about to finish off Rukia Kuchiki, whilst the Exequias plan to execute Yasutora Sado.
Episode 196
The Gotei 13 come to the rescue of Ichigo Kurosaki and his comrades.
Episode 197
Zommari Rureaux releases his Zanpakutō, forcing Captain Byakuya Kuchiki to take drastic action to avoid defeat.
Episode 198
Captain Byakuya Kuchiki finishes off Zommari Rureaux, while Captain Mayuri Kurotsuchi gains the upper hand against Szayelaporro Granz.
Episode 199
Captain Mayuri Kurotsuchi decides to end his battle against a reborn Szayelaporro Granz.
Episode 200
Captain Kenpachi Zaraki and Nnoitra Gilga continue their brawling.
Episode 201
The battle between Captain Kenpachi Zaraki and Nnoitra Gilga becomes more fierce as Nnoitra releases his Zanpakutō.
Episode 202
Captain Kenpachi Zaraki and Nnoitra Gilga conclude their battle.
Episode 203
Sōsuke Aizen reveals his plans and heads to Karakura Town.
Episode 204
Ichigo Kurosaki tries to help out a feuding Rurichiyo Kasumiōji and Kenryū.
Episode 205
Rurichiyo Kasumiōji and Kenryū have a kemari match.
Episode 206
The past of several Shinigami from 110 years ago is revealed.
Episode 207
The 12th Division deals with Kisuke Urahara being the new captain.
Episode 208
Captain Kisuke Urahara takes Lieutenant Hiyori Sarugaki to the Nest of Maggots.
Episode 209
The Gotei 13 attempt to figure what's behind the disappearances of Rukongai citizens.
Episode 210
Several Gotei 13 captains and lieutenants face off against a Hollowfied Captain Kensei Muguruma and Lieutenant Mashiro Kuna.
Episode 211
Lieutenant Sōsuke Aizen reveals himself as a traitor.
Episode 212
Captains Kisuke Urahara, Tessai Tsukabishi, and Yoruichi Shihōin leave to the Human World with the Hollowfied captains and lieutenants.
Episode 213
Kisuke Urahara creates the Karakura-Raizer Team to protect Karakura Town.
Episode 214
The Karakura-Raizer Team face off against a female Arrancar.
Episode 215
As the Gotei 13 prepare to face off against the top three Espada, Ichigo Kurosaki confronts Ulquiorra Cifer.
Episode 216
As Ichigo Kurosaki confronts Ulquiorra Cifer, the battle for the four pillars begins in Karakura Town.
Episode 217
5th Seat Yumichika Ayasegawa and Charlotte Chuhlhourne battle each other.
Episode 218
Lieutenant Izuru Kira, Lieutenant Shūhei Hisagi, and 3rd Seat Ikkaku Madarame continue their fights against Baraggan Louisenbairn's Fracción.
Episode 219
Lieutenant Shūhei Hisagi and Findorr Calius battle each other.
Episode 220
3rd Seat Ikkaku Madarame loses his fight against Choe Neng Poww, forcing Captain Sajin Komamura to take over his battle.
Episode 221
Captain Suì-Fēng begins her battle with Ggio Vega while the other two Espada and their Fracción begin their fights.
Episode 222
Ggio Vega and Nirgge Parduoc release their Zanpakutōs, prompting Lieutenant Marechiyo Ōmaeda to use his true power.
Episode 223
Lieutenant Marechiyo Ōmaeda and Captain Suì-Fēng struggle against their opponents, but are eventually able to win.
Episode 224
Lieutenant Momo Hinamori arrives to help out Lieutenant Rangiku Matsumoto, prompting Harribel's Fracción to bring forth Ayon.
Episode 225
Ayon overpowers the lieutenants, greatly injuring them, but Captain-Commander Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto appears to fight the beast.
Episode 226
Captain-Commander Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto effortlessly finishes Ayon and Harribel's Fracción. Starrk reveals himself to be the Primera Espada. Rukia Kuchiki fights Rudbornn as Ichigo Kurosaki struggles against Ulquiorra Cifer.
Episode 227
Ichigo Kurosaki and Yasutora Sado become classmates with Mizuiro Kojima and Keigo Asano. Rukia Kuchiki is assigned to Karakura Town and Renji Abarai is promoted.
Episode 228
The characters take a break on the beach.
Episode 229
Ikkaku and Yumichika are forced to stay with Mizuho again while on a mission in the Human World.
Episode 230
A mysterious Zanpakutō Spirit named Muramasa releases the spirits of many Zanpakutō from their swords and attacks Soul Society.
Episode 231
Ichigo Kurosaki battles against the manifested Zanpakutō Spirit of Sode no Shirayuki, who arrives in the Human World while chasing Rukia Kuchiki.
Episode 232
Rukia Kuchiki and Ichigo Kurosaki battle Sode no Shirayuki, and Muramasa reveals he is a Zanpakutō Spirit.
Episode 233
Muramasa releases Zangetsu, and Ichigo Kurosaki fights him as his inner Hollow begins to take control.
Episode 234
6th Division Lieutenant Renji Abarai is confronted by the spirit of his Zanpakutō, and Muramasa enters Ichigo Kurosaki's inner world.
Episode 235
9th Division Lieutenant Shūhei Hisagi fights his Zanpakutō spirit while Hollow Ichigo fights Muramasa and 6th Division Lieutenant Renji Abarai regains the ability to release his Shikai, Zabimaru.
Episode 236
3rd Division Lieutenant Izuru Kira aids 9th Division Lieutenant Shūhei Hisagi, who is fighting Kazeshini, while 6th Division Lieutenant Renji Abarai and Ichigo Kurosaki conclude their battles.
Episode 237
11th Division 3rd Seat Ikkaku Madarame and 2nd Division Lieutenant Marechiyo Ōmaeda encounter their Zanpakutō Spirits, and Ichigo Kurosaki spots 6th Division Captain Byakuya Kuchiki.
Episode 238
10th Division Lieutenant Rangiku Matsumoto and 5th Division Lieutenant Momo Hinamori battle their Zanpakutō Spirits, and 10th Division Captain Tōshirō Hitsugaya tells Hyōrinmaru what his name is while Muramasa limps through the Forest of Menos.
Episode 239
As 5th Division Lieutenant Momo Hinamori and 10th Division Lieutenant Rangiku Matsumoto conclude their battle, 10th Division Captain Tōshirō Hitsugaya tries to convince Hyōrinmaru he is his master, but the Zanpakutō Spirit does not believe it.
Episode 240
Ichigo Kurosaki attacks Muramasa, but Senbonzakura, and later 6th Division Captain Byakuya Kuchiki, shows up to protect him.
Episode 241
Muramasa has 6th Division Captain Byakuya Kuchiki perform a test of loyalty. Afterwards, Byakuya invades the 6th Division barracks and is forced to fight his lieutenant, Renji Abarai.
Episode 242
As Ichigo Kurosaki, 2nd Division Captain Suì-Fēng, and 3rd Division Lieutenant Izuru Kira begin their battles, 11th Division 3rd Seat Ikkaku Madarame fights and defeats his Zanpakutō Spirit, Hōzukimaru.
Episode 243
As the Shinigami battle the Zanpakutō Spirits, 3rd Division Lieutenant Izuru Kira defeats Kazeshini, only to be attacked by Wabisuke. Meanwhile, 11th Division Captain Kenpachi Zaraki arrives at the battlefield.
Episode 244
11th Division Captain Kenpachi Zaraki arrives and defeats Wabisuke before moving on to 6th Division Captain Byakuya Kuchiki. Meanwhile, 11th Division 5th Seat Yumichika Ayasegawa defeats his manifested Zanpakutō Spirit, Ruri'iro Kujaku.
Episode 245
As 11th Division Captain Kenpachi Zaraki and 6th Division Byakuya Kuchiki fight, 11th Division Lieutenant Yachiru Kusajishi chases Ashisogi Jizō before 12th Division Captain Mayuri Kurotsuchi forces his Zanpakutō Spirit to self-destruct and tells others to not interfere. Muramasa takes Byakuya to see Captain-Commander Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto, who is inside of a barrier guarded by a dark-haired woman, two white-haired boys, and a cloaked figure.
Episode 246
A group of Shinigami attempt to rescue Captain-Commander Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto, but they are held back by several Zanpakutō Spirits. Meanwhile, Ichigo Kurosaki arrives at the barrier surrounding Yamamoto and prepares to destroy it.
Episode 247
As Yoruichi Shihōin, 8th Division Captain Shunsui Kyōraku, 11th Division Captain Jūshirō Ukitake, and 11th Division Captain Kenpachi Zaraki continue to fight against the Zanpakutō Spirits, Ichigo Kurosaki frees Captain-Commander Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto, only to learn this was all part of Muramasa's plan.
Episode 248
Captain-Commander Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto and the others are held back by Ryūjin Jakka's flames as Muramasa attempts to free Kōga Kuchiki.
Episode 249
11th Division Captain Kenpachi Zaraki faces off against Tenken's Bankai, Kokujō Tengen Myō'ō, as Muramasa frees his master, Kōga.
Episode 250
Kōga Kuchiki's past is revealed.
Episode 251
6th Division Captain Ginrei Kuchiki and Captain-Commander Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto are forced to seal Kōga Kuchiki away. In the present, 6th Division Captain Byakuya Kuchiki stops Kōga from killing Muramasa.
Episode 252
As Senbonzakura reveals the truth about 6th Division Captain Byakuya Kuchiki's betrayal, Byakuya fights against Kōga Kuchiki. Meanwhile, Muramasa loses controls and unleashes hundreds of Gillians.
Episode 253
6th Division Captain Byakuya Kuchiki defeats Kōga Kuchiki as Muramasa loses control and transforms into a Hollow version of himself. As Ichigo Kurosaki battles Muramasa, several Shinigami and their Zanpakutō Spirits arrive to help.
Episode 254
The Shinigami and their Zanpakutō Spirits try to deal with the Gillians.
Episode 255
Ichigo Kurosaki defeats Muramasa, and the Zanpakutō Spirits return to their original forms.
Episode 256
A party is being held at the Kuchiki Manor when two rogue Zanpakutō Spirits, called Tōjū, attack and disrupt the party.
Episode 257
10th Division Captain Tōshirō Hitsugaya battles a Tōjū which has been absorbed by a Hollow.
Episode 258
6th Division Lieutenant Renji Abarai and his Zanpakutō Spirit, Zabimaru, must defeat a Tōjū, but Hebi wants freedom.
Episode 259
A group of Shinigami must go into the sewers to fight a Tōjū. They are aided by a Zanpakutō Spirit who has been living in the sewers.
Episode 260
Kazeshini has a change of heart when he is forced to look after a baby.
Episode 261
Orihime Inoue must help a transfer student who is being controlled by a Tōjū.
Episode 262
Haineko falls for a Tōjū who is fully aware. However, when he loses control, Haineko decides to defeat him herself.
Episode 263
Zabimaru and Senbonzakura are trapped in the Shinigami Research and Development Institute.
Episode 264
8th Division Lieutenant Nanao Ise tries to relate to the violet-haired girl while they battle a Tōjū.
Episode 265
The Zanpakutō Spirits struggle with the final Tōjū until their wielders arrive to help.
Episode 266
Prior events are recalled.
Episode 267
Ichigo Kurosaki struggles against Ulquiorra Cifer as Renji Abarai and Yasutora Sado fight Battikaroa.
Episode 268
Loly Aivirrne and Menoly Mallia take Orihime Inoue up to where Ichigo Kurosaki is fighting. Yammy Llargo shows up and, after disposing of Loly, is ambushed by Uryū Ishida.
Episode 269
As Uryū Ishida deals with Yammy Llargo, Ulquiorra Cifer shows Ichigo Kurosaki his Resurrección.
Episode 270
Ichigo Kurosaki greatly struggles with Ulquiorra Cifer in his released form and to further drive it in, Ulquiorra shows Ichigo his second release.
Episode 271
As Ichigo Kurosaki's Hollow form completely takes him over, he begins battling Ulquiorra Cifer again.
Episode 272
Ichigo Kurosaki and Ulquiorra Cifer conclude their battle.
Episode 273
As Rukia Kuchiki, Yasutora Sado, and Lieutenant Renji Abarai battle Yammy Llargo, the captains in the Fake Karakura Town continue battling the Espada.
Episode 274
The battle between Captain Tōshirō Hitsugaya and Tier Harribel continues.
Episode 275
Captain Suì-Fēng and Lieutenant Marechiyo Ōmaeda struggle against Baraggan Louisenbairn.
Episode 276
As Lieutenant Marechiyo Ōmaeda distracts Baraggan Luisenbarn for Captain Suì-Fēng, Captain Shunsui Kyōraku and Coyote Starrk continue their battle.
Episode 277
Captain Shunsui Kyōraku and Coyote Starrk decide to get serious in their battle.
Episode 278
The Espada are shown to still be alive, Sōsuke Aizen, Gin Ichimaru, and Kaname Tōsen are freed, and the Visored arrive on the battlefield.
Episode 279
The Visored join the fight.
Episode 280
Hachigen Ushōda helps Captain Suì-Fēng battle Baraggan Luisenbarn.
Episode 281
Baraggan Luisenbarn recalls his past as the King of Hueco Mundo before dying.
Episode 282
Love Aikawa and Rōjūrō Ōtoribashi battle against Coyote Starrk.
Episode 283
Coyote Starrk and Captain Shunsui Kyōraku conclude their battle.
Episode 284
As Tier Harribel falls unconscious from her wounds, she recalls her past.
Episode 285
As the situation begins to get desperate in the Fake Karakura Town, the battle with Yammy Llargo continues in Hueco Mundo.
Episode 286
The captains in Hueco Mundo decide to send Ichigo Kurosaki back to Karakura Town.
Episode 287
Ichigo Kurosaki has a dream and tries to escape from it.
Episode 288
As the battle with Yammy Llargo continues, Ichigo Kurosaki begins his return to Karakura Town.
Episode 289
As Captains Byakuya Kuchiki and Kenpachi Zaraki prepare to battle with each other, Yammy Llargo's anger makes him even stronger than before. Meanwhile, Kaname Tōsen reveals he has Hollowfication to Lieutenant Shūhei Hisagi and Captain Sajin Komamura.
Episode 290
Kaname Tōsen reveals his true reasons for betraying Soul Society.
Episode 291
As Captain Sajin Komamura continues his battle with Kaname Tōsen, Shinji Hirako releases his Zanpakutō against Sōsuke Aizen.
Episode 292
The Shinigami and Visored vow to protect Ichigo Kurosaki and defeat Sōsuke Aizen.
Episode 293
The Shinigami and Visored, attacking Sōsuke Aizen, are unable to defeat the treacherous captain.
Episode 294
Captain-Commander Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto joins the battle against Sōsuke Aizen, only for his Zanpakutō's abilities to be sealed by Wonderweiss Margela.
Episode 295
Sōsuke Aizen reveals to Ichigo Kurosaki that all of his battles have taken place exactly as he desired.
Episode 296
As Sōsuke Aizen reveals more facts to Ichigo Kurosaki, Isshin Kurosaki joins the battle.
Episode 297
As Ichigo Kurosaki and Gin Ichimaru battle, Sōsuke Aizen explains to Isshin Kurosaki about the true power of the Hōgyoku.
Episode 298
The Shinigami in the Gotei 13 make a movie for the "Seireitei International Film Festival."
Episode 299
While visiting the World of the Living, Kuchiki Rukia comes across Kurumadani Zennosuke, the current Soul Reaper stationed in Karakura Town, being attacked by a mysterious masked man.
Episode 300
The battle with Sōsuke Aizen continues as Aizen is transformed by the Hōgyoku.
Episode 301
As his transformation progresses, Sōsuke Aizen proves more and more resilient. Ichigo Kurosaki's strength fails to defeat Gin Ichimaru.
Episode 302
Ichigo Kurosaki begins training to learn the Final Getsuga Tenshō. Sōsuke Aizen and Gin Ichimaru arrive in Karakura Town.
Episode 303
The Soul Reaper Association hosts a New Year’s party in the Soul Society.
Episode 304
Ichigo Kurosaki has another dream and tries to escape from it again.
Episode 305
Lieutenants Shūhei Hisagi and Rangiku Matsumoto go on a mission, and Hisagi deludes himself into thinking that Rangiku likes him.
Episode 306
Ichigo Kurosaki stands his ground against Tensa Zangetsu, who fuses with Ichigo's inner Hollow.
Episode 307
As the Humans run away, Gin Ichimaru betrays Sōsuke Aizen.
Episode 308
Ichigo Kurosaki emerges from his training and forces Sōsuke Aizen into battle away from Karakura Town.
Episode 309
Ichigo Kurosaki uses the Final Getsuga Tenshō against Sōsuke Aizen.
Episode 310
The aftermath of the battle with Sōsuke Aizen is shown.
Episode 311
The continued adventures of Karakura-Raizer.
Episode 312
Lieutenant Marechiyo Ōmaeda pretends to be the captain of the Second Division.
Episode 313
Ichigo Kurosaki meets a member of the 11th Division named Seizo Harugasaki.
Episode 314
Kon chases after a beautiful girl, while the rest of Karakura Town is threatened by a Hollow.
Episode 315
Lieutenant Yachiru Kusajishi encounters her old Shinigami friend and catches up with him.
Episode 316
Captain Tōshirō Hitsugaya visits the Human World and visits Haru, an old lady he knew from his first assignment in the Human World.
Episode 317
One month after Sōsuke Aizen's defeat, as things are returning to normal, people begin to disappear in the Dangai.
Episode 318
As Ichigo Kurosaki escapes from his detention, Kagerōza Inaba comes to collect Nozomi Kujō.
Episode 319
As Uryū Ishida battles Kagerōza Inaba, Ichigo Kurosaki and Rukia Kuchiki attempt to escape from Seireitei.
Episode 320
While the real Gotei 13 have a meeting about the Reigai, Kon is tasked with looking after Nozomi Kujō.
Episode 321
Captains Jūshirō Ukitake and Shunsui Kyōraku investigate the SRDI's records, while the real Gotei 13 officers encounter their Reigai counterparts.
Episode 322
As the Reigai continue their attack, Nozomi Kujō wanders around Karakura in search of something.
Episode 323
Ichigo Kurosaki defeats many Reigai while protecting Nozomi Kujō.
Episode 324
The captains return to Soul Society to confront Kagerōza Inaba.
Episode 325
As Captain-Commander Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto fights the Reigai, Captain Byakuya Kuchiki encounters a Reigai of Captain Tōshirō Hitsugaya.
Episode 326
As the captains advance through Seireitei, Captain Tōshirō Hitsugaya encounters a Reigai of Lieutenant Momo Hinamori.
Episode 327
Captains Sajin Komamura, Byakuya Kuchiki, and Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto continue their battles with the Reigai.
Episode 328
The real members of the Gotei 13 arrive at Kagerōza Inaba's lair to challenge him.
Episode 329
Kagerōza Inaba struggles to recover from Captain Mayuri Kurotsuchi's attack, while his motives and Nozomi Kujō's identity are revealed.
Episode 330
As the remaining members of the Gotei 13 try to recover, Nozomi Kujō decides she wants to help the others.
Episode 331
Nozomi Kujō trains with Ichigo Kurosaki and the others while the Reigai assault the Human World once again.
Episode 332
Kujou Nozomi tries to join Ichigo and the others to fight the Reigai captains, but the other Soul Reapers tell her not to interfere.
Episode 333
Head Captain Genryusai Yamamoto steps in to battle against the Reigai. Kurosaki Ichigo and Kujou Nozomi join the fight.
Episode 334
Kujou Nozomi’s Zanpakuto breaks in the midst of trying to protect Yamamoto-Genryuusai Shigekuni from Inaba Kagerouza’s attack.
Episode 335
After being brought back to the Urahara Shop by Kisuke Urahara, Ichigo Kurosaki heads into the Dangai to retrieve his Reishi.
Episode 336
Ichigo Kurosaki, Kon, and Kisuke Urahara infiltrate Soul Society as Inaba begins to fuse with Nozomi Kujō.
Episode 337
As Yoruichi Shihōin and the captains battle the Reigai, Ichigo Kurosaki, Kon, and Kisuke Urahara go in search of Kagerōza Inaba's lab.
Episode 338
Urahara Kisuke and Kon find Ouko Yushima, the man behind Kageroza’s invasion. Finding traces of Kageroza’s blood nearby, the two follow the trail.
Episode 339
The Gotei 13 battle the Reigai, while the combined form of Inaba and Nozomi Kujō fights off a Hollowfied Ichigo and his friends.
Episode 340
As the merged Inaba Nozomi Kujō is confronted, the captains and lieutenants battle the Reigai.
Episode 341
As the captains and lieutenants fight against the Reigai, Ichigo Kurosaki uses his restored powers to fight the fused form of Kagerōza Inaba and Nozomi Kujō.
Episode 342
Ichigo Kurosaki gradually loses his remaining powers and bids farewell to Rukia Kuchiki.
Episode 343
Seventeen months later, Ichigo Kurosaki continues living life as a normal teenage high school student in Karakura Town.
Episode 344
Kurosaki Ichigo’s boss Unagiya Ikumi shows up and drags him back to the office, where he meets a man called Kugo Ginjo.
Episode 345
After Ichigo Kurosaki and Orihime Inoue visit Uryū Ishida in the hospital, Keigo Asano is attacked.
Episode 346
Ginjou Kuugo tells Kurosaki Ichigo of his goal to restore his lost Soul Reaper powers, as well as demonstrating his own unique power.
Episode 347
Kurosaki Ichigo has a day to decide whether to regain his lost Soul Reaper powers or not.
Episode 348
Kurosaki Ichigo begins training, his first session is to fight and win against Mr. Pork
Episode 349
Inoue Orihime is suddenly stopped and asked to die by a man named Shishigawara Moe.
Episode 350
Tsuskishima pretends to impale Orihime's chest and leaves her. Although Orihime suffered no cuts, she starts having a vague idea that Tsukishima was her friend. Unwilling to worry Ichigo about what happened, she only tells Chad about Tsukishima. Aware that Orihime is hiding information from, Ichigo goes back to to Xcution headquarters to continue his training to help his friends.
Episode 351
Ichigo Kurosaki continues his training with Xcution, as they struggle to convince Jackie Tristan to help.
Episode 352
As Jackie Tristan and Ichigo Kurosaki train in the fish tank, Shūkurō Tsukishima arrives in Xcution's hideout.
Episode 353
As Shūkurō Tsukishima arrives at Xcution, a battle ensues.
Episode 354
Ichigo Kurosaki fights Kūgo Ginjō in the Game Space.
Episode 355
New year celebrations in Soul Society include a kite-flying contest and Rukia performing a celebration dance.
Episode 356
Ichigo Kurosaki continues his training with Kūgo Ginjō, resulting in him completing his Fullbring.
Episode 357
Ichigo trains with his Fullbring. Chad and Orihime investigate Tsukishima and engage in battle.
Episode 358
Uryū leaves the hospital to investigate a Reiatsu that is appearing everywhere. Ichigo's friends and family, as well as the members of Xcution except for Ginjō, have been cut by Tsukishima.
Episode 359
Ichigo and Kūgo catch their breath at a secret hideout and formulate a plan. They go to Tsukishima's mansion and engage in battle.
Episode 360
As Ichigo Kurosaki begins his battle with Shūkurō Tsukishima, Uryū Ishida arrives, and Kūgo Ginjō is cut by Tsukishima.
Episode 361
Stripped of his Fullbring, the powerless Ichigo Kurosaki is stabbed by Rukia Kuchiki and has his Shinigami powers returned to him.
Episode 362
The 13 Court Guard Squad Soul Reapers share their Spirit Energy to restore Ichigo Kurosaki’s lost powers.
Episode 363
The Soul Reapers take on the Xcution members in one-on-one battles.
Episode 364
The battle between Kuchiki Byakuya and Tsukishima Shuukurou escalates as they both push their powers to the limit.
Episode 365
As the battle between Ichigo Kurosaki, Uryū Ishida, and Kūgo Ginjō intensifies, the truth behind the Substitute Shinigami Badge surfaces.
Episode 366
Ichigo Kurosaki and Ginjou Kuugo both release their Bankai to settle the score.