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Bleach: Season 1 - 101 Episode s
1x153 - The Devilish Research! Szayelaporro's Plan
December 19, 2007
Ichigo Kurosaki and the others continue going on through Las Noches.
1x154 - Rukia and Kaien, the Sorrowful Reunion
December 26, 2007
Rukia Kuchiki reunites with her deceased mentor, Kaien Shiba.
1x155 - Rukia Retaliates! Release the Desperate Kidō
January 9, 2008
As Rukia Kuchiki battles Kaien Shiba, she struggles with wondering on whether or not he's truly Kaien.
1x156 - Ishida & Pesche, the United Attack of Friendship
January 16, 2008
Uryū Ishida and Pesche Guatiche battle against Cirucci Sanderwicci.
1x157 - Ishida's Trump Card, Seele Schneider
January 23, 2008
Uryū Ishida battles Cirucci Sanderwicci with a new weapon called Seele Schneider.
1x158 - Right Arm of the Giant, Left Arm of the Devil
January 30, 2008
Yasutora Sado realizes his true power and battles against Gantenbainne Mosqueda.
1x159 - Yasutora Sado Dies! Orihime's Tears
February 6, 2008
Yasutora Sado is defeated by Nnoitra Gilga and Lieutenant Renji Abarai is confronted by the Espada Szayelaporro Granz.
1x160 - Testament, Your Heart is Right Here...
February 13, 2008
Rukia Kuchiki recalls her past with Kaien Shiba before she kills Aaroniero Arruruerie.
1x161 - The Cruel Arrancar, Ulquiorra's Provocation
February 20, 2008
As the Espada react to the death of Aaroniero Arruruerie, Ichigo Kurosaki is confronted by Ulquiorra Cifer.
1x162 - Szayelaporro Laughs, The Net Trapping Renji is Complete
February 27, 2008
As Ichigo Kurosaki battles Ulquiorra Cifer, Lieutenant Renji Abarai struggles with his fight against Szayelaporro Granz.
1x163 - Shinigami and Quincy, The Battle with Madness
March 5, 2008
As Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez saves Orihime Inoue from Loly Aivirrne and Menoly Mallia, Uryū Ishida joins Lieutenant Renji Abarai's battle against Szayelaporro Granz.
1x164 - Ishida's Strategy, 20-Second Offense and Defense
March 12, 2008
While Uryū Ishida and Lieutenant Renji Abarai continue their battle against Szayelaporro Granz, Ichigo Kurosaki is healed by Orihime Inoue.
1x165 - The Murderous Intent Boils! The Joyful Grimmjow
March 19, 2008
Ichigo Kurosaki begins his final battle with Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez.
1x166 - Desperate Effort vs. Desperate Effort! Hollowfied Ichigo
April 9, 2008
As Ichigo Kurosaki continues his battle with Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez, Orihime Inoue struggles dealing with Ichigo's Hollowfication form.
1x167 - The Moment of Conclusion, The End of Grimmjow
April 16, 2008
Ichigo Kurosaki and Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez conclude their battle.
1x168 - The New Captain Appears! His Name Is Shūsuke Amagai
April 23, 2008
Shūsuke Amagai is appointed as new captain of the 3rd Division.
1x169 - New Development, the Dangerous Transfer Student Appears!
May 7, 2008
Ichigo Kurosaki meets Rurichiyo Kasumiōji and her two Shinigami guards in the Human World.
1x170 - Desperate Struggle Under the Moonlit Night, the Mysterious Assassin and Zanpakutō
May 14, 2008
As Ichigo Kurosaki learns more about Rurichiyo Kasumiōji, he is forced to fight off an assassin going after the girl.
1x171 - Kenryū, the Profusion of Blooming Crimson Flowers
May 21, 2008
As Ichigo Kurosaki is forced to take care of Rurichiyo Kasumiōji, another assassin attempts to kill her.
1x172 - Kibune Goes to War! The Violent Wind that Rages
May 28, 2008
Izuru Kira begins to get depressed over the fact that the 3rd Division members like Makoto Kibune more than him.
1x173 - The Appearance of the Great Evil! The Darkness in the House of Kasumiōji
June 4, 2008
Rurichiyo Kasumiōji is targeted by more assassins after secretly returning to the Soul Society.
1x174 - Break the Mirror's Boundary! Ichigo's Captivity
June 11, 2008
Ichigo Kurosaki faces off against the assassin Hanza Nukui.
1x175 - The Revenging Assassin, Ichigo is Targeted
June 18, 2008
Hanza Nukui and his subordinates attack the Human World to kill Ichigo Kurosaki and Rurichiyo Kasumiōji.
1x176 - Mystery! The Sword-Consuming Assassin
June 25, 2008
The fights with the assassins continue.
1x177 - The Reversal of Rukia! The Rampaging Blade
June 25, 2008
Rukia Kuchiki, Uryū Ishida, and Yasutora Sado finish their battles against the assassins.
1x178 - The Nightmare Which is Shown, Ichigo's Inside the Mirror
July 2, 2008
Ichigo Kurosaki finishes his battle with Hanza Nukui.
1x179 - Confrontation!? Amagai vs. Gotei 13
July 9, 2008
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.
1x180 - The Princess's Decision, the Sorrowful Bride
July 16, 2008
Ichigo Kurosaki heads to the Soul Society to stop Rurichiyo Kasumiōji's wedding.
1x181 - The 2nd Division Sorties! Ichigo is Surrounded
July 23, 2008
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.
1x182 - Amagai's True Strength, the Released Zanpakuto!
July 30, 2008
As Ichigo Kurosaki looks for Rurichiyo Kasumiōji, he is confronted by Captain Shūsuke Amagai.
1x183 - The Darkness Which Moves! Kibune's True Colors
August 6, 2008
Lieutenant Izuru Kira and Makoto Kibune face off against each other.
1x184 - Kira and Kibune, Offense and Defense of the 3rd Division
August 20, 2008
Lieutenant Izuru Kira and Makoto Kibune continue their battle.
1x185 - Ice and Flame! Fierce Fight of Amagai vs. Hitsugaya
August 27, 2008
As Lieutenant Izuru Kira concludes his battle with Makoto Kibune, Captain Shūsuke Amagai is forced to battle against Captain Tōshirō Hitsugaya.
1x186 - Sortie Orders! Suppress the House of Kasumiōji
September 3, 2008
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.
1x187 - Ichigo Rages! The Assassin's Secret
September 10, 2008
Captain Shūsuke Amagai reveals his true intentions to Captain-Commander Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto.
1x188 - Duel! Amagai vs. Ichigo
September 17, 2008
Ichigo Kurosaki and Captain Shūsuke Amagai battle each other.
1x189 - The Fallen Shinigami's Pride
October 7, 2008
Ichigo Kurosaki and Captain Shūsuke Amagai conclude their battle.
1x190 - Hueco Mundo Chapter, Restart!
October 14, 2008
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.
1x191 - The Frightening Banquet, Szayelaporro Theater
October 21, 2008
Szayelaporro Granz releases his Zanpakutō, while Nnoitra Gilga provides a surprising revelation about the true identity of the Arrancar Nel Tu.
1x192 - Nel's Secret, A Busty Beauty Joins the Battle!?
October 28, 2008
Nel Tu transforms back into her original Espada form.
1x193 - Irresistible, Puppet Show of Terror
November 4, 2008
Szayelaporro Granz demonstrates a new technique, whilst Nnoitra Gilga is taken aback by Nelliel Tu Odelschwanck's onslaught.
1x194 - Neliel's Past
November 11, 2008
Nnoitra Gilga recalls his past with Nelliel Tu Odelschwanck.
1x195 - The Ultimate Union! Pesche's Seriousness
November 18, 2008
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.
1x196 - Joining the Battle! The Strongest Soul Reaper Army Appears
November 25, 2008
The Gotei 13 come to the rescue of Ichigo Kurosaki and his comrades.
1x197 - Byakuya's Bankai, The Quiet Anger
December 2, 2008
Zommari Rureaux releases his Zanpakutō, forcing Captain Byakuya Kuchiki to take drastic action to avoid defeat.
1x198 - The Two Scientists, Mayuri's Trap
December 9, 2008
Captain Byakuya Kuchiki finishes off Zommari Rureaux, while Captain Mayuri Kurotsuchi gains the upper hand against Szayelaporro Granz.
1x199 - Holy Birth, The Resurrected Szayel Aporro
December 16, 2008
Captain Mayuri Kurotsuchi decides to end his battle against a reborn Szayelaporro Granz.
1x200 - The Hardest Body!? Cut Down Nnoitra
December 23, 2008
Captain Kenpachi Zaraki and Nnoitra Gilga continue their brawling.
1x201 - Nnoitra Released! Multiplying Arms
January 6, 2009
The battle between Captain Kenpachi Zaraki and Nnoitra Gilga becomes more fierce as Nnoitra releases his Zanpakutō.
1x202 - Fierce Fighting Conclusion! Who's the Strongest?
January 13, 2009
Captain Kenpachi Zaraki and Nnoitra Gilga conclude their battle.
1x203 - Karakura Town Gathers! Aizen Versus the Soul Reapers
January 20, 2009
Sōsuke Aizen reveals his plans and heads to Karakura Town.
1x204 - Ichigo's Seppuku Persuasion Strategy ☆
January 27, 2009
Ichigo Kurosaki tries to help out a feuding Rurichiyo Kasumiōji and Kenryū.
1x205 - Thump! A Kemari Tournament Filled with Hollows
February 3, 2009
Rurichiyo Kasumiōji and Kenryū have a kemari match.
1x206 - The Past Chapter Begins! The Truth from 110 Years Ago
February 10, 2009
The past of several Shinigami from 110 years ago is revealed.
1x207 - 12th Division's New Captain, Urahara Kisuke
February 17, 2009
The 12th Division deals with Kisuke Urahara being the new captain.
1x208 - Aizen and the Genius Boy
February 24, 2009
Captain Kisuke Urahara takes Lieutenant Hiyori Sarugaki to the Nest of Maggots.
1x209 - Muguruma 9th Division, Moves Out
March 3, 2009
The Gotei 13 attempt to figure what's behind the disappearances of Rukongai citizens.
1x210 - Hiyori Dies? The Beginning of Tragedy
March 10, 2009
Several Gotei 13 captains and lieutenants face off against a Hollowfied Captain Kensei Muguruma and Lieutenant Mashiro Kuna.
1x211 - Betrayal! Aizen's Secret Maneuvers
March 17, 2009
Lieutenant Sōsuke Aizen reveals himself as a traitor.
1x212 - Rescue Hirako! Aizen vs. Urahara
March 24, 2009
Captains Kisuke Urahara, Tessai Tsukabishi, and Yoruichi Shihōin leave to the Human World with the Hollowfied captains and lieutenants.
1x213 - The Konso Cop Karakuraizer is Born
March 31, 2009
Kisuke Urahara creates the Karakura-Raizer Team to protect Karakura Town.
1x214 - Karakuraizer's Last Day
April 7, 2009
The Karakura-Raizer Team face off against a female Arrancar.
1x215 - Defend Karakura Town! Entire Appearance of the Shinigami
April 14, 2009
As the Gotei 13 prepare to face off against the top three Espada, Ichigo Kurosaki confronts Ulquiorra Cifer.
1x216 - Elite! The Four Shinigami
April 21, 2009
As Ichigo Kurosaki confronts Ulquiorra Cifer, the battle for the four pillars begins in Karakura Town.
1x217 - Beautiful Little Devil Charlotte
April 28, 2009
5th Seat Yumichika Ayasegawa and Charlotte Chuhlhourne battle each other.
1x218 - Kira, The Battle Within Despair
May 5, 2009
Lieutenant Izuru Kira, Lieutenant Shūhei Hisagi, and 3rd Seat Ikkaku Madarame continue their fights against Baraggan Louisenbairn's Fracción.
1x219 - Hisagi's Shikai! The Name is...
May 12, 2009
Lieutenant Shūhei Hisagi and Findorr Calius battle each other.
1x220 - Ikkaku Falls! The Shinigami's Crisis
May 19, 2009
3rd Seat Ikkaku Madarame loses his fight against Choe Neng Poww, forcing Captain Sajin Komamura to take over his battle.
1x221 - The Full Showdown! Soul Reapers vs. Espada
May 26, 2009
Captain Suì-Fēng begins her battle with Ggio Vega while the other two Espada and their Fracción begin their fights.
1x222 - The Most Evil Tag!? Suì-Fēng & Ōmaeda
June 2, 2009
Ggio Vega and Nirgge Parduoc release their Zanpakutōs, prompting Lieutenant Marechiyo Ōmaeda to use his true power.
1x223 - A Miraculous Body! Ggio Releases
June 9, 2009
Lieutenant Marechiyo Ōmaeda and Captain Suì-Fēng struggle against their opponents, but are eventually able to win.
1x224 - 3 vs. 1 Battle! Rangiku's Crisis
June 16, 2009
Lieutenant Momo Hinamori arrives to help out Lieutenant Rangiku Matsumoto, prompting Harribel's Fracción to bring forth Ayon.
1x225 - Vice-Captains Annihilated! The Terrifying Demonic Beast
June 23, 2009
Ayon overpowers the lieutenants, greatly injuring them, but Captain-Commander Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto appears to fight the beast.
1x226 - Fierce Fighting Concludes? Towards a New Battle!
June 30, 2009
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.
1x227 - Wonderful Error
July 7, 2009
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.
1x228 - Summer! Sea! Swimsuit Festival!!
July 14, 2009
The characters take a break on the beach.
1x229 - Cry of the Soul? The Rug Shinigami is Born!
July 21, 2009
Ikkaku and Yumichika are forced to stay with Mizuho again while on a mission in the Human World.
1x230 - A New Enemy! The Materialization of Zanpakutō
July 28, 2009
A mysterious Zanpakutō Spirit named Muramasa releases the spirits of many Zanpakutō from their swords and attacks Soul Society.
1x231 - Byakuya, Disappearing with the Cherry Blossoms
August 4, 2009
Ichigo Kurosaki battles against the manifested Zanpakutō Spirit of Sode no Shirayuki, who arrives in the Human World while chasing Rukia Kuchiki.
1x232 - Sode no Shirayuki vs. Rukia! Confused Heart
August 11, 2009
Rukia Kuchiki and Ichigo Kurosaki battle Sode no Shirayuki, and Muramasa reveals he is a Zanpakutō Spirit.
1x233 - Zangetsu Becomes an Enemy
August 18, 2009
Muramasa releases Zangetsu, and Ichigo Kurosaki fights him as his inner Hollow begins to take control.
1x234 - Renji Surprised?! The Two Zabimarus
August 25, 2009
6th Division Lieutenant Renji Abarai is confronted by the spirit of his Zanpakutō, and Muramasa enters Ichigo Kurosaki's inner world.
1x235 - Clash! Hisagi vs. Kazeshini
September 1, 2009
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.
1x236 - Release! The New Getsuga Tenshō
September 8, 2009
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.
1x237 - Suì-Fēng, Surrounding the Zanpakutō
September 15, 2009
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.
1x238 - Friendship? Hatred? Haineko & Tobiume
September 22, 2009
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.
1x239 - The Awakening Hyōrinmaru! Hitsugaya's Fierce Fight
September 29, 2009
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.
1x240 - Byakuya's Betrayal
October 6, 2009
Ichigo Kurosaki attacks Muramasa, but Senbonzakura, and later 6th Division Captain Byakuya Kuchiki, shows up to protect him.
1x241 - For the Sake of Pride! Byakuya vs. Renji
October 13, 2009
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.
1x242 - Shinigami and Zanpakutō, Total Sortie
October 20, 2009
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.
1x243 - One-to-One Fight! Ichigo vs. Senbonzakura
October 27, 2009
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.
1x244 - The Long Awaited... Kenpachi Appears!
November 3, 2009
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.
1x245 - Pursue Byakuya! The Confused Gotei Divisions
November 10, 2009
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.
1x246 - Special Mission! Rescue Captain Commander Yamamoto!
November 17, 2009
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.
1x247 - Deceived Shinigami! The World Collapse Crisis
November 24, 2009
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.
1x248 - Dragon of Ice and Dragon of Flame! The Strongest Showdown!
December 1, 2009
Captain-Commander Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto and the others are held back by Ryūjin Jakka's flames as Muramasa attempts to free Kōga Kuchiki.
1x249 - Senbonzakura's Bankai! Offense and Defense of the Living World
December 8, 2009
11th Division Captain Kenpachi Zaraki faces off against Tenken's Bankai, Kokujō Tengen Myō'ō, as Muramasa frees his master, Kōga.
1x250 - That Man, for the Sake of the Kuchiki
December 15, 2009
Kōga Kuchiki's past is revealed.
1x251 - Dark History! The Worst Shinigami Is Born
December 22, 2009
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.
1x252 - Byakuya, the Truth Behind His Betrayal
January 5, 2010
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.
1x253 - Muramasa's True Identity Revealed
January 12, 2010
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.