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.

As Ichigo Kurosaki continues his Bankai Training, 5th Division Lieutenant Momo Hinamori confronts 10th Division Captain Tōshirō Hitsugaya over the contents of the letter left by her captain, Sōsuke Aizen.

After the interruption of Rukia Kuchiki's execution, battles commence all across the Seireitei.

As the lives of Ichigo Kurosaki and his friends begin to return to normal, three mysterious figures appear and abduct Orihime Inoue.

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

Ichigo Kurosaki faces off against Ryō Utagawa, who ends up betraying Jin Kariya with the intention of dethroning him.

Mabashi uses his Doll, Ritz, to take control of Rukia Kuchiki's body and force her to fight her friends.

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

Captain Mayuri Kurotsuchi, of the 12th Division, battles against the Bount, Sawatari.

Following the battle with the Bounts, things slowly return to normal.

The Arrancar arrive in the Human World, again.

Ichigo Kurosaki begins training to control his Hollowfication.

The Shinigami look for the Cloning Arrancar.

As the battles with the Arrancar continue, Ichigo Kurosaki shows off his new power.

Ichigo Kurosaki meets the Arrancar Nel Tu and a Guardian causes some trouble.

Ichigo Kurosaki and the others continue going on through Las Noches.

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

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

Szayelaporro Granz releases his Zanpakutō, while Nnoitra Gilga provides a surprising revelation about the true identity of the Arrancar Nel Tu.

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

Rurichiyo Kasumiōji and Kenryū have a kemari match.

As the Gotei 13 prepare to face off against the top three Espada, Ichigo Kurosaki confronts Ulquiorra Cifer.

The characters take a break on the beach.

A party is being held at the Kuchiki Manor when two rogue Zanpakutō Spirits, called Tōjū, attack and disrupt the party.

8th Division Lieutenant Nanao Ise tries to relate to the violet-haired girl while they battle a Tōjū.

Captain Suì-Fēng and Lieutenant Marechiyo Ōmaeda struggle against Baraggan Louisenbairn.

As Captain Sajin Komamura continues his battle with Kaname Tōsen, Shinji Hirako releases his Zanpakutō against Sōsuke Aizen.

The Shinigami in the Gotei 13 make a movie for the "Seireitei International Film Festival."

Lieutenants Shūhei Hisagi and Rangiku Matsumoto go on a mission, and Hisagi deludes himself into thinking that Rangiku likes him.

Ichigo Kurosaki meets a member of the 11th Division named Seizo Harugasaki.

Captains Jūshirō Ukitake and Shunsui Kyōraku investigate the SRDI's records, while the real Gotei 13 officers encounter their Reigai counterparts.

As the remaining members of the Gotei 13 try to recover, Nozomi Kujō decides she wants to help the others.

As Yoruichi Shihōin and the captains battle the Reigai, Ichigo Kurosaki, Kon, and Kisuke Urahara go in search of Kagerōza Inaba's lab.

Kurosaki Ichigo’s boss Unagiya Ikumi shows up and drags him back to the office, where he meets a man called Kugo Ginjo.

Kurosaki Ichigo has a day to decide whether to regain his lost Soul Reaper powers or not.

Ichigo Kurosaki fights Kūgo Ginjō in the Game Space.

The 13 Court Guard Squad Soul Reapers share their Spirit Energy to restore Ichigo Kurosaki’s lost powers.