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.

Rukia Kuchiki and Yasutora Sado team up to take on the Hollow Shrieker.

As Ichigo Kurosaki begins his duel with Uryū Ishida, Yasutora Sado gains a new power.

Kisuke Urahara helps Ichigo Kurosaki regain his Shinigami powers.

Ichigo Kurosaki and his friends enter the Seireitei.

6th Division Lieutenant Renji Abarai remembers his past with Rukia Kuchiki and begs Ichigo Kurosaki to save her in his stead.

As the high-ranking members of the Gotei 13 continue to react to 5th Division Captain Sōsuke Aizen's murder, Ichigo Kurosaki continues his battle with 11th Division Captain Kenpachi Zaraki.

Ichigo Kurosaki begins his Bankai Training.

As the day of Rukia Kuchiki's execution arrives, various groups around the Seireitei move out and clash with one another.

Yoruichi Shihōin battles 2nd Division Captain Suì-Fēng.

A conspiracy connecting several recent events in Soul Society is revealed.

The Mod-Souls receive new bodies as Ichigo Kurosaki encounters a Bount for the first time.

While Uryū Ishida is in the hospital, his friends must fight two Bount who can control water.

Yoshino Sōma makes a final stand against Jin Kariya in order to redeem herself.

Ichigo Kurosaki goes back to slaying Hollows in the Human World, but he is soon confronted by Shinji Hirako - a Visored.

The Arrancar arrive in the Human World, again.

The battles with the Arrancar continue.

Ichigo Kurosaki, Uryū Ishida, and Yasutora Sado head to Hueco Mundo.

Ichigo Kurosaki and his group arrive in Las Noches.

Rukia Kuchiki recalls her past with Kaien Shiba before she kills Aaroniero Arruruerie.

While Uryū Ishida and Lieutenant Renji Abarai continue their battle against Szayelaporro Granz, Ichigo Kurosaki is healed by Orihime Inoue.

As Ichigo Kurosaki is forced to take care of Rurichiyo Kasumiōji, another assassin attempts to kill her.

Hanza Nukui and his subordinates attack the Human World to kill Ichigo Kurosaki and Rurichiyo Kasumiōji.

Ichigo Kurosaki heads to the Soul Society to stop Rurichiyo Kasumiōji's wedding.

As Ichigo Kurosaki looks for Rurichiyo Kasumiōji, he is confronted by Captain Shūsuke Amagai.

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.

Szayelaporro Granz demonstrates a new technique, whilst Nnoitra Gilga is taken aback by Nelliel Tu Odelschwanck's onslaught.

Captain Byakuya Kuchiki finishes off Zommari Rureaux, while Captain Mayuri Kurotsuchi gains the upper hand against Szayelaporro Granz.

Sōsuke Aizen reveals his plans and heads to Karakura Town.

The Gotei 13 attempt to figure what's behind the disappearances of Rukongai citizens.

As Ichigo Kurosaki confronts Ulquiorra Cifer, the battle for the four pillars begins in Karakura Town.

Lieutenant Shūhei Hisagi and Findorr Calius battle each other.

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.

Rukia Kuchiki and Ichigo Kurosaki battle Sode no Shirayuki, and Muramasa reveals he is a Zanpakutō Spirit.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ichigo Kurosaki defeats Muramasa, and the Zanpakutō Spirits return to their original forms.

10th Division Captain Tōshirō Hitsugaya battles a Tōjū which has been absorbed by a Hollow.

Orihime Inoue must help a transfer student who is being controlled by a Tōjū.

Prior events are recalled.