Episodes
1
The Day I Became a Shinigami 23
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.
2
A Shinigami’s Work 23
After becoming a Shinigami, Ichigo Kurosaki refuses to help Rukia Kuchiki with her work as the local Shinigami of Karakura Town.
3
The Older Brother’s Wish, the Younger Sister’s Wish 23
When a Hollowfied Sora Inoue attacks his younger sister, Ichigo Kurosaki and Rukia Kuchiki set out to save her.
4
Cursed Parakeet 23
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.
5
Beat the Invisible Enemy! 23
Rukia Kuchiki and Yasutora Sado team up to take on the Hollow Shrieker.
6
Fight to the Death! Ichigo vs. Ichigo 23
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.
7
Greetings from a Stuffed Lion 23
Ichigo Kurosaki becomes friends with the Modified Soul, Kon, and puts him into a plushie.
8
June 17, Memories in the Rain 23
Ichigo Kurosaki goes to his mother’s grave with the rest of his family.
9
Unbeatable Enemy 23
Ichigo Kurosaki battles against Grand Fisher.
10
Assault on Trip at Sacred Ground! 23
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.
11
The Legendary Quincy 23
Ichigo Kurosaki and Rukia Kuchiki meet Uryū Ishida, a Quincy.
12
A Gentle Right Arm 23
As Ichigo Kurosaki begins his duel with Uryū Ishida, Yasutora Sado gains a new power.
13
Flower and Hollow 23
Orihime Inoue gains a new power in order to protect Tatsuki Arisawa.
14
Back to Back, a Fight to the Death! 23
Ichigo Kurosaki and Uryū Ishida work together to defeat a Menos Grande.
15
Kon’s Great Plan 23
Kon decides to run away from the Kurosaki Clinic as Soul Society comes after Rukia Kuchiki.
16
The Encounter, Abarai Renji! 23
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.
17
Ichigo Dies! 23
Ichigo Kurosaki loses his Shinigami powers and Rukia Kuchiki is taken back to Soul Society.
18
Reclaim! The Power of the Shinigami! 23
Ichigo Kurosaki begins his training with Kisuke Urahara to regain his Shinigami powers and save Rukia Kuchiki.
19
Ichigo Becomes a Hollow! 23
Kisuke Urahara helps Ichigo Kurosaki regain his Shinigami powers.
20
Ichimaru Gin’s Shadow 23
After completing their training, Ichigo Kurosaki and his friends depart to Soul Society to rescue Rukia Kuchiki.
