The Best Episodes Directed By Akane Inoue

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

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

Sōsuke Aizen reveals his plans and heads to Karakura Town.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Prior events are recalled.