The Best Episodes Directed By Akane Inoue

The Shinigami and Visored vow to protect Ichigo Kurosaki and defeat Sōsuke Aizen.

Director: Akane Inoue

Writer: Masahiro Okubo

As the Humans run away, Gin Ichimaru betrays Sōsuke Aizen.

Director: Akane Inoue

Writer: Kento Shimoyama

In a small village, Dr. Schumann worries over the health of his sick but stubborn old friend, Petra.

Director: Akane Inoue

Writer: Kazuyuki Fudeyasu

Sōsuke Aizen reveals his plans and heads to Karakura Town.

Director: Akane Inoue

Writer: Genki Yoshimura

The Espada are shown to still be alive, Sōsuke Aizen, Gin Ichimaru, and Kaname Tōsen are freed, and the Visored arrive on the battlefield.

Director: Akane Inoue

Writer: Masahiro Okubo

As his transformation progresses, Sōsuke Aizen proves more and more resilient. Ichigo Kurosaki's strength fails to defeat Gin Ichimaru.

Director: Akane Inoue

Writer: Kenta Shimoyama

Tenma and Nina return to the Fortners’ residence to find Mauler and Nina’s parents dead. Two detectives arrive to take them to the station for questioning, but certain things don't look right.

Director: Akane Inoue

Writer: Tatsuhiko Urahata

Nozomi Kujō trains with Ichigo Kurosaki and the others while the Reigai assault the Human World once again.

Director: Akane Inoue

Writer: Masahiro Okubo

Urahara Kisuke and Kon find Ouko Yushima, the man behind Kageroza’s invasion. Finding traces of Kageroza’s blood nearby, the two follow the trail.

Director: Akane Inoue

Writer: Kazuyuki Fudeyasu

Prior events are recalled.

Director: Akane Inoue

Writer: Masashi Sogo

As the Reigai continue their attack, Nozomi Kujō wanders around Karakura in search of something.

Director: Akane Inoue

Writer: Kazuyuki Fudeyasu

Lieutenant Yachiru Kusajishi encounters her old Shinigami friend and catches up with him.

Director: Akane Inoue

Writer: Kazuyuki Fudeyasu