Ichigo Kurosaki, high-schooler, goes through an existential crisis when he realizes the world of spirits is a dangerous one.
Ichigo debates the sense behind murdering hollows senselessly, and instead tries to find common ground... wait, that's not very funny... UH, PEOPLE GET CUT AND YELL AND JOKES HAPPEN!
Ichigo has a terrible day, and doesn't appreciate that you're laughing at him. So stop. Stop laughing at him.
Don't plan the plan if you can't follow through!
Entering soul Society, the group encounters new enemies, new allies and others that lay somewhere in between.
While Ganju and Honataro rescue Rukia, they are thwarted by Byakuya on a poetry run. But then it's all pointless. In his inner world Ichigo overcomes his own self-doubt. But then it's all pointless. His battle with Kenpachi concludes, the better man left standing. But then...it's all pointless.
Ichigo recovers from his battle with Kenpachi and confronts Byakuya. Elsewhere, Mayuri encounters the a nemesis with a personal grudge. Which doesn't come up.
Renji tracks down Ichigo to train for Bankai, only to suffer terrible rejection. Hitsugaya becomes vocal about Josh's fate, and stumbles upon Gin's terribly kept secret. DRAYHGEN.
The amount of Fate Stay/Night UBW content in this episode was unintentional and welcome. Oh, um... Renji fights Byakuya. Gin does things too.
A cautionary tale about trusting uncertified online businesses.
A new face, and old enemy, and an offer from a mysterious organization. Oh, and-... wait. Is. Is that. Is that a new opening? That's a new opening. Grand Fisher.
Aizen sends two of his most elite soldiers to invade the human world, aiming to track down Ichigo. Simultaneously, Ichigo struggles with crippling, complicated identity issues.
Boy meets girl. Girl turns out to be a collection of memories cast aside from dead souls. Boy saves girl from badly motivated exiles. Love.
Backu-up arrives in the real world, in response to the Arrancarr attack, as JOSH GROBAN's Espada report in.
The battle against the Arrancarr rages on, as Renji comes to a stunning realization about his career as a Soul Reaper. Meanwhile, Ichigo gets his ass handed to him for 2 and a half solid minutes. No really. Non-stop. 2 minutes of a... like, what... 8-10 minute video? Just non-stop ass-handing-to. Someone start a charity, 'cuz this kid's in desperate need of SOME kind of help.
Ichigo and his inner Hollow engaged in a battle to the hug. Death. To the death. With special guest appearances from everyone who gives Ichigo anxiety issues.
Finally in a seeming moment of peace, the Soul Reapers and Ichigo's friends prepare for their next encounters.
With Christmas approaching, Toshiro Hitsugaya is ordered to transport a magical all-powerful brick. All goes well, until a dark ill-explained figure from his past comes back somehow because why not it's Christmas. Ichigo is also there.
Yammy and Grimmjow return to the World Of The Living, joined by the new Espada 6 Luppi Antenor. As Ichigo begins his second battle against the former Espada he is forced to realize that his mask has a serious limitation. Elswhere, Ulquiorra reintroduces himself to Orihime.
The group continues on their journey to save Orihime, splitting up to cover more ground I guess. Along the way they each meet challengers who will test their abilities... and patience.
Chad encounters an enemy. One not too strong, but not so weak as to get one-shoted either. Perfect. While he battles against this opponent he comes to terms with his ancestors, the nature of his powers and the ultimate inevitability of Kisuke's words to him when training.
Rukia encounters a face from her past. Unfortunately, she doesn’t remember that past. A battle against an imposter claiming to be Ichigo, Hisagi, and Kaien Shiba ensues, opening many locked doors in Rukia’s heart (at a painfully unfortunate time).
Renji stumbles onto an enemy who might be just a teeny tiny little bit above his pay grade.
Ichigo has the most polite battle of his life. Also the last one.