Episodes
161
The Cruel Arrancar, Ulquiorra’s Provocation 24
As the Espada react to the death of Aaroniero Arruruerie, Ichigo Kurosaki is confronted by Ulquiorra Cifer.
162
Szayelaporro Laughs, The Net Trapping Renji is Complete 24
As Ichigo Kurosaki battles Ulquiorra Cifer, Lieutenant Renji Abarai struggles with his fight against Szayelaporro Granz.
163
Shinigami and Quincy, The Battle with Madness 24
As Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez saves Orihime Inoue from Loly Aivirrne and Menoly Mallia, Uryū Ishida joins Lieutenant Renji Abarai’s battle against Szayelaporro Granz.
164
Ishida’s Strategy, 20-Second Offense and Defense 24
While Uryū Ishida and Lieutenant Renji Abarai continue their battle against Szayelaporro Granz, Ichigo Kurosaki is healed by Orihime Inoue.
165
The Murderous Intent Boils! The Joyful Grimmjow 24
Ichigo Kurosaki begins his final battle with Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez.
166
Desperate Effort vs. Desperate Effort! Hollowfied Ichigo 24
As Ichigo Kurosaki continues his battle with Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez, Orihime Inoue struggles dealing with Ichigo’s Hollowfication form.
167
The Moment of Conclusion, The End of Grimmjow 24
Ichigo Kurosaki and Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez conclude their battle.
168
The New Captain Appears! His Name Is Shūsuke Amagai 24
Shūsuke Amagai is appointed as new captain of the 3rd Division.
169
New Development, the Dangerous Transfer Student Appears! 24
Ichigo Kurosaki meets Rurichiyo Kasumiōji and her two Shinigami guards in the Human World.
170
Desperate Struggle Under the Moonlit Night, the Mysterious Assassin and Zanpakutō 24
As Ichigo Kurosaki learns more about Rurichiyo Kasumiōji, he is forced to fight off an assassin going after the girl.
171
Kenryū, the Profusion of Blooming Crimson Flowers 24
As Ichigo Kurosaki is forced to take care of Rurichiyo Kasumiōji, another assassin attempts to kill her.
172
Kibune Goes to War! The Violent Wind that Rages 24
Izuru Kira begins to get depressed over the fact that the 3rd Division members like Makoto Kibune more than him.
173
The Appearance of the Great Evil! The Darkness in the House of Kasumiōji 24
Rurichiyo Kasumiōji is targeted by more assassins after secretly returning to the Soul Society.
174
Break the Mirror’s Boundary! Ichigo’s Captivity 24
Ichigo Kurosaki faces off against the assassin Hanza Nukui.
175
The Revenging Assassin, Ichigo is Targeted 24
Hanza Nukui and his subordinates attack the Human World to kill Ichigo Kurosaki and Rurichiyo Kasumiōji.
176
Mystery! The Sword-Consuming Assassin 24
The fights with the assassins continue.
177
The Reversal of Rukia! The Rampaging Blade 24
Rukia Kuchiki, Uryū Ishida, and Yasutora Sado finish their battles against the assassins.
178
The Nightmare Which is Shown, Ichigo’s Inside the Mirror 24
Ichigo Kurosaki finishes his battle with Hanza Nukui.
179
Confrontation!? Amagai vs. Gotei 13 24
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.
180
The Princess’s Decision, the Sorrowful Bride 24
Ichigo Kurosaki heads to the Soul Society to stop Rurichiyo Kasumiōji’s wedding.
