Episodes
41
Reunion, Ichigo and Rukia 23
Ichigo Kurosaki arrives at the White Tower and reunites with Rukia Kuchiki.
42
Yoruichi, Goddess of Flash, Dances! 23
Yoruichi Shihōin saves Ichigo Kurosaki and decides to help him attain Bankai.
43
The Despicable Shinigami 23
Uryū Ishida and Orihime Inoue are confronted by 12th Division Captain Mayuri Kurotsuchi.
44
Ishida Ultimate Power! 23
Uryū Ishida removes his Sanrei Glove to defeat 12th Division Captain Mayuri Kurotsuchi.
45
Overcome Your Limits! 23
Ichigo Kurosaki begins his Bankai Training.
46
Authentic Records! School of Shinigami 23
5th Division Lieutenant Momo Hinamori recalls her past at the Shin’ō Academy.
47
The Avengers 23
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.
48
Hitsugaya Roars! 23
10th Division Captain Tōshirō Hitsugaya battles 3rd Division Captain Gin Ichimaru.
49
Rukia’s Nightmare 23
Rukia Kuchiki recalls her past with Kaien Shiba.
50
The Reviving Lion 23
The Karakura Superheroes come together once more and fight a Hollow.
51
Morning of the Sentence 23
As the day of Rukia Kuchiki’s execution arrives, various groups around the Seireitei move out and clash with one another.
52
Renji, Oath of the Soul! Death Match with Byakuya 25
6th Division Lieutenant Renji Abarai battles his captain, Byakuya Kuchiki.
53
Ichimaru Gin’s Temptation, Resolution Shattered 25
11th Division Captain Kenpachi Zaraki and his subordinates battle the 7th and 9th Division captains and lieutenants.
54
An Accomplished Oath! Get back Rukia! 25
Rukia Kuchiki’s execution ceremony commences, but does not proceed as planned.
55
The Strongest Shinigami! Ultimate Confrontation Between Teacher and Students 25
After the interruption of Rukia Kuchiki’s execution, battles commence all across the Seireitei.
56
Supersonic Battle! Determine the Goddess of Battle 25
Yoruichi Shihōin battles 2nd Division Captain Suì-Fēng.
57
Senbonzakura, Crushed! Zangetsu Thrusts through the Sky 25
Ichigo Kurosaki and Captain Byakuya Kuchiki continue their battle.
58
Unseal! The Black Blade, the Miraculous Power 25
Ichigo Kurosaki and 6th Division Captain Byakuya Kuchiki activate their Bankai.
59
Conclusion of the Death Match! White Pride and Black Desire 25
Ichigo Kurosaki and 6th Division Captain Byakuya Kuchiki’s battle reaches its conclusion.
60
Reality of the Despair, the Assassin’s Dagger is Swung 25
A conspiracy connecting several recent events in Soul Society is revealed.
