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.

Ichigo Kurosaki becomes friends with the Modified Soul, Kon, and puts him into a plushie.

Ichigo Kurosaki and Rukia Kuchiki meet Uryū Ishida, a Quincy.

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.

As Ichigo Kurosaki and his friends begin their preparations to get into the Seireitei, the Gotei 13 captains assemble for a meeting.

Uryū Ishida defeats 7th Division 4th Seat Jirōbō Ikkanzaka while Ichigo Kurosaki and Ganju Shiba encounter 4th Division 7th Seat Hanatarō Yamada, who personally knows Rukia Kuchiki.

Yasutora Sado battles with 8th Division captain, Shunsui Kyōraku.

Yoruichi Shihōin saves Ichigo Kurosaki and decides to help him attain Bankai.

Uryū Ishida and Orihime Inoue are confronted by 12th Division Captain Mayuri Kurotsuchi.

The Karakura Superheroes come together once more and fight a Hollow.

Two new Bount appear as one takes an interest in Uryū Ishida.

12th Division Captain Mayuri Kurotsuchi informs the Gotei 13 of his missing data on the Bount while Ichigo Kurosaki and his friends break into the Bount Mansion to save Uryū Ishida.

6th Division Lieutenant Renji Abarai fights off the Bitto, who are quickly recalled, while Ichigo Kurosaki battles Gō Koga's Doll, Dalk, in her new form.

Jin Kariya recruits men from Kusajishi as Ichigo Kurosaki and friends finally arrive at Kūkaku Shiba's house.

Isshin Kurosaki reveals himself as a Shinigami and fights Grand Fisher.

3rd Seat Ikkaku Madarame recalls when he joined the 11th Division.

Ichigo Kurosaki begins training to control his Hollowfication.

Several Arrancar head into the Human World.

As Ichigo Kurosaki battles Ulquiorra Cifer, Lieutenant Renji Abarai struggles with his fight against Szayelaporro Granz.

Ichigo Kurosaki begins his final battle with Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez.

Nnoitra Gilga recalls his past with Nelliel Tu Odelschwanck.

Captain Kenpachi Zaraki and Nnoitra Gilga continue their brawling.

The past of several Shinigami from 110 years ago is revealed.