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First Aired: October 5th, 2004
Status: Continuing
Network: TV Tokyo
Summary: For as long as he can remember, Ichigo Kurosaki has been able to see ghosts. But when he meets Rukia, a Soul Reaper who battles evil spirits known as Hollows, he finds his life is changed forever. Now, with a newfound wealth of spiritual energy, Ichigo discovers his true calling: to protect the living and the dead from evil.
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Season 3
Episode 1: Yoruichi, Master of Speed, Dances!
Air Date: July 26th, 2005
Summary: Yoruichi escapes with Ichigo, but Byayka doesn't want that to happen. Meanwhile, the other two in the group, Orihime and Uuyru, befalls another story.
Episode 2: The Despicable Shinigami
Air Date: August 2nd, 2005
Summary: Orihime and Ishida find themselves against a captain who knows Ishida's race inside out! Are they in a pickle now?
Episode 3: Ishida, Limits of Power!
Air Date: August 9th, 2005
Summary: In conclusion to the battle between a captian and a quincy, Ishida must unleash a power that threatens to lose all of his quincy powers!
Episode 4: Overcome the Limits!
Air Date: August 16th, 2005
Summary: Ishida is down, but Ichigo and Zangetsu are fighting for Ichigo to unleash his Bankai!
Episode 5: Authentic Records! School of Shinigami
Air Date: August 23rd, 2005
Summary: There is flashback with Abarai Renji, Hinamori Momo, and Izuru Kira training for there first years as Shinigami. As the training ends for these three, the entire class is attacked by big hollow. It takes out two of the 6th year Shinigami trainiees and leaves Hisagi Syuuhei by himself. Renji, Momo, and Kira go to save him. They run until they are all four are pinned down, by a lot of huge hollows. As the hollow is about to strike Vice Captian Ichimaru Gin and Captain Aizen Sousuke save them.
Episode 6: The Avengers
Air Date: August 30th, 2005
Summary: After Hinamori escapes the cell she was held at, she is headed towards 10th Division Captain - Hitsugaya Toushirou. It is then revealed that in the letter Aizen left her before he was found dead, he told her that the true intention behind the execution of Rukia is to get the power of the execution blade, which originally has the power of a million soul slayers, but during the execution itself the blade is as 10 times more powerful than the original state. In the letter it also says the name of the one behind the whole plot - 10th Division Captain - Hitsugaya Toushirou. Hitsugaya, who doesn't understand how could Aizen write such things about him, defends against Hinamori, and then goes after Ichimaru, who watched the whole thing. Meanwhile, Ichigo completes day one of his training and is getting prepared for the 2nd day.
Episode 7: Hitsugaya Roars!
Air Date: September 6th, 2005
Summary: The battle between Hitsugaya and Ichimaru Gin begins. After a short sword battle, Hitsugaya releases his soul slayer, and charges at Ichimaru with full power. Ichimaru then fires his Soul Slayer, Shinsou, at Hitsugaya and then at Hinamori. Hitsugaya's vice-captain appears and saves Hinamori. She asks Ichimaru to stop fighting and he vanishes. Meanwhile, the captains, vice-captains and Rukia find out that Rukia's execution was moved again and will take place in 29 hours. Ichigo starts his 2nd day of training when Renji breaks into the training area and tells that Rukia's execution will be at noon tomorrow, and starts training to achieve Ban Kai himself. Rukia then remembers the day Kaien was killed.
Episode 8: Rukia's Nightmare
Air Date: September 13rd, 2005
Summary: Rukia remembers that painful night where she has to kill Vice Captain Shiba Kaien of the 13th division.
Episode 9: The Awakening Lion
Air Date: September 20th, 2005
Summary: With the popularity of his show going down Don Kan'onji decides to reform the Karakura team. The first one he recruits is Kon. Then Ururu, Jinta and Yuzu end up joining them. After receiving some abuse from the others Kon runs away and ends up being captured by a Hollow.
Episode 10: Morning of the Sentence
Air Date: September 27th, 2005
Summary: Zaraki Kenpachi, captain of the 11th squad, is running though the Soul Society with Orihime and Yachiru on his back. They come crashing through the ceiling of the prison cell that holds Ishida, Chad and Ganju and free them. After getting lost agian in the Soul Society, Zaraki runs into Captain Tousen and Captain Komamura and their vice capitains. Tousen asks Zaraki why he is helping the ryoka and instead of answering him, Zaraki challenges them to a fight. Meanwhile back in the cavern, Renji finishes his training and asks Yoruichi if Ichigo can achieve Ban Kai in time.
Episode 11: Renji, Oath of the Soul! Death Match with Byakuya
Air Date: October 4th, 2005
Summary: Abarai Renji runs toward the site of Rukia execution hoping to save her. He is stopped by Kuchiki Byakuya, his captain and Rukia's brother. Byakuya refuses to let him pass and attacks. During the fight Renji releases his Ban-Kai; but can it be enough to defeat Byakuya?
Episode 12: Ichimaru Gin's Temptation, Resolution of Destruction
Air Date: October 4th, 2005
Summary: Zaraki Kenpachi is still fighting with Tousen and Komamura. Tousen asks Komamura to step aside; he will fight Zaraki by himself. Tousen immediately initiates his Ban-Kai surrounding himself and Zaraki in a gianatic black sphere where only Tousen has use of his senses. Can Zaraki win this fight even though he cannot rely on his senses?
Episode 13: An Accomplished Oath! Get Back Rukia!
Air Date: October 18th, 2005
Summary: The excution of Kuchiki Rukia is starting to happen. As other captains are preparing to for the excution and Ichigo is still in his Ban-Kai training; Will Rukia be saved?
Episode 14: The Strongest Shinigami! Ultimate Confrontation Between Teacher and Student
Air Date: October 25th, 2005
Summary: While fighting with Ichigo, Captain Kuchiki Byakuya asks him why he wants to save Rukia. Ichigo responses by asking Byakuya why he doesn't want to save her. Later, after running away from the execution area, Ukitake Jyuushiro, 13th division captain, and Kyouraku Shinsui, 8th division captain, prepare to face off against the Commander of the Gotei 13, Yamamoto Genryuusai. Upset because the others have turned against him, Yamamoto releases his Soul Slayer and begins his attack.
Episode 15: Supersonic Battle! Determine the Goddess of Chivalry
Air Date: November 1st, 2005
Summary: Yoruichi fights with her former student, second division captain, Soi Fong.
Episode 16: One Thousand Cherry Blossoms, Crushed! Zangetsu Thrusts Through the Sky
Air Date: November 8th, 2005
Summary: While they are still fighting Soi Fong asks Yoruichi how she is still so powerful. This invokes a flashback showing how Soi Fong and Yoruichi first met and became close friends. Then, in the flashback, Yoruichi disappeared without telling Soi Fong anything, leaving her feeling betrayed. Meanwhile, the battle between Ichigo and Captain Kuchiki Byakuya of the 6th division continues. While fighting, Ichigo uses a new technique with his soul slayer called - Getsuga Tenshou.
Episode 17: Unseal! The Black Blade, the Miraculous Power
Air Date: November 15th, 2005
Summary: The fight between Ichigo and Kuchiki Byakuya continues.
Episode 18: Conclusion of the Death Match! White Pride and Black Desire
Air Date: November 22nd, 2005
Summary: The conclusion of the fight between Ichigo and Byakuya. Ichigo first appears to be at a disadvantage until his Hollow mask takes over and gives him the edge against Byakuya.
Episode 19: Truth of Despair, the Dagger That Has Been Brandished
Air Date: December 6th, 2005
Summary: After finding everyone dead in the Central 46 Chambers, Hitsugaya realizes that all of the most recent orders have been fake. Then, later he finds out who is the real mastermind behind the recent events in the Soul Society.
Episode 20: Aizen Stands Out! His Terrifying Ambition
Air Date: December 13rd, 2005
Summary: Unohana Retsu, Captain of the 4th division, and her vice captain Kotetsu Isane tell the others in the Soul Society what they had just learned about Aizen. Upon hearing the message, Ichigo realizes that Aizen wants to kill Rukia. Can he save her?
Episode 21: Congress Together! The Strongest Shinigami Organization
Air Date: December 20th, 2005
Summary: Aizen gets the Hougyoku out of Rukia. Can the soul society stop Aizen, Gin, and Tousen? Or will they make a clean get away?
Episode 22: Rukia's Resolution, Ichigo's Feelings
Air Date: January 10th, 2006
Summary: After a recap of the Soul Society Arc, the aftermath of Aizen's departure is shown.
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