Episodes
261
The Person with the Unknown Ability! Orihime Is Targeted 24
Orihime Inoue must help a transfer student who is being controlled by a Tōjū.
262
Haineko Cries! The Tragic Sword Beast! 24
Haineko falls for a Tōjū who is fully aware. However, when he loses control, Haineko decides to defeat him herself.
263
Imprisonment?! Senbonzakura & Zabimaru 24
Zabimaru and Senbonzakura are trapped in the Shinigami Research and Development Institute.
264
Battle of the Females? Katen Kyōkotsu vs. Nanao! 24
8th Division Lieutenant Nanao Ise tries to relate to the violet-haired girl while they battle a Tōjū.
265
Evolution?! The Menace of the Final Sword Beast 24
The Zanpakutō Spirits struggle with the final Tōjū until their wielders arrive to help.
266
Ichigo vs. Ulquiorra, Resume 24
Prior events are recalled.
267
Connected Hearts! The Left Fist of Certain Death 24
Ichigo Kurosaki struggles against Ulquiorra Cifer as Renji Abarai and Yasutora Sado fight Battikaroa.
268
Hatred and Jealousy, Orihime’s Dilemma 24
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.
269
Ichigo and Uryū, Bonded Back to Back 24
As Uryū Ishida deals with Yammy Llargo, Ulquiorra Cifer shows Ichigo Kurosaki his Resurrección.
270
Beginning of Despair… Ichigo, the Unreachable Blade 24
Ichigo Kurosaki greatly struggles with Ulquiorra Cifer in his released form and to further drive it in, Ulquiorra shows Ichigo his second release.
271
Ichigo Dies! Orihime, the Cry of Sorrow! 24
As Ichigo Kurosaki’s Hollow form completely takes him over, he begins battling Ulquiorra Cifer again.
272
Ichigo vs. Ulquiorra, Conclusion! 24
Ichigo Kurosaki and Ulquiorra Cifer conclude their battle.
273
Fury of the Shark! Halibel’s Release 24
As Rukia Kuchiki, Yasutora Sado, and Lieutenant Renji Abarai battle Yammy Llargo, the captains in the Fake Karakura Town continue battling the Espada.
274
Hitsugaya, the Desperate Hyōten Hyakkasō! 24
The battle between Captain Tōshirō Hitsugaya and Tier Harribel continues.
275
The Approaching Breath of Death, the King Who Rules Over Death! 24
Captain Suì-Fēng and Lieutenant Marechiyo Ōmaeda struggle against Baraggan Louisenbairn.
276
One Hit Kill, Suì-Fēng, Bankai! 24
As Lieutenant Marechiyo Ōmaeda distracts Baraggan Luisenbarn for Captain Suì-Fēng, Captain Shunsui Kyōraku and Coyote Starrk continue their battle.
277
Climax! Kyōraku vs. Stark! 24
Captain Shunsui Kyōraku and Coyote Starrk decide to get serious in their battle.
278
The Nightmare Returns… Revival of the Espada 24
The Espada are shown to still be alive, Sōsuke Aizen, Gin Ichimaru, and Kaname Tōsen are freed, and the Visored arrive on the battlefield.
279
Hirako and Aizen…the Reunion of Fate! 24
The Visored join the fight.
280
Hisagi and Tōsen, the Moment of Parting 24
Hachigen Ushōda helps Captain Suì-Fēng battle Baraggan Luisenbarn.
