The Best Episodes Directed By Hodaka Kuramoto

With only one chance to take back Fort Cantor from Wallenstein, Kyo explains her plan to the others of taking and defending the castle until time runs out.

Director: Hodaka Kuramoto

Writer: N/A

Ichigo and his friends arrive in Hueco Mundo to confront Quilge Opie and learn that their latest enemy are Quincies.

Director: Hodaka Kuramoto

Writer: Tomohisa Taguchi

Yoshida settles into his new life with Sayu, but the people around him are quick to notice the change, and very curious about what's going on.

Director: Hodaka Kuramoto

Writer: Deko Akao

Sayu's brother has tracked her down, and she realizes it's only a matter of time before she has to go home. She's forced to reflect; what did she learn since she ran away, and what will she take home with her?

Director: Hodaka Kuramoto

Writer: Deko Akao

As Ichigo Kurosaki battles Ulquiorra Cifer, Lieutenant Renji Abarai struggles with his fight against Szayelaporro Granz.

Director: Hodaka Kuramoto

Writer: Michiko Yokote

Kabane meets Akira and Shiki, two other Kemono who work for Inugami, and he and Shiki get off to a rocky start. The office is called out to deal with an incident where a mother and her son are set upon by a supernatural infestation in their home.

Director: Hodaka Kuramoto

Writer: Noboru Kimura

Rukia Kuchiki recalls her past with Kaien Shiba.

Director: Hodaka Kuramoto

Writer: Masahiro Okubo

Captain Kenpachi Zaraki arrives to stop Maki Ichinose.

Director: Hodaka Kuramoto

Writer: Masahiro Okubo

Ichigo Kurosaki regains his confidence to fight again. Later, more facts about the Arrancar are revealed.

Director: Hodaka Kuramoto

Writer: Masashi Sogo

Ichigo Kurosaki and the others are forced into the Forest of Menos.

Director: Hodaka Kuramoto

Writer: Masashi Sogo

9th Division Lieutenant Shūhei Hisagi fights his Zanpakutō spirit while Hollow Ichigo fights Muramasa and 6th Division Lieutenant Renji Abarai regains the ability to release his Shikai, Zabimaru.

Director: Hodaka Kuramoto

Writer: Kenta Shimoyama

Yuuki's porno stash is found and the models look awfully similar to Sahoto. Later, after Yuuki's hamfisted attemps to take care of Sahoto, a cute temporary assistant is hired.

Director: Hodaka Kuramoto

Writer: Aki Itami

With Ryō Utagawa attempting to devour his Soul, Uryū Ishida finds himself abducted and saved by Yoshino Sōma.

Director: Hodaka Kuramoto

Writer: Rika Nakase

Michio enters the labyrinth with Roxanne and learns more about the world. He realizes the actions he'd been taking based on assumptions have been terribly inefficient. With the knowledge he learned from Roxanne, common video game strategy, and skill settings, Michio develops a method to efficiently make money.

Director: Hodaka Kuramoto

Writer: N/A

A new girl shows up to assist Yuuki, but there may be a problem with her. Later, Yuuki's editor tries to persuade him to alter his manga to rise in the rankings.

Director: Hodaka Kuramoto

Writer: Aki Itami

As Ichigo Kurosaki is informed of Sōsuke Aizen's plans, Uryū Ishida finishes his training.

Director: Hodaka Kuramoto

Writer: Natsuko Takahashi

The rogue Arrancar are defeated by the Shinigami.

Director: Hodaka Kuramoto

Writer: Masashi Sogo

11th Division Captain Kenpachi Zaraki arrives and defeats Wabisuke before moving on to 6th Division Captain Byakuya Kuchiki. Meanwhile, 11th Division 5th Seat Yumichika Ayasegawa defeats his manifested Zanpakutō Spirit, Ruri'iro Kujaku.

Director: Hodaka Kuramoto

Writer: Kento Shimoyama

The battle between Captain Tōshirō Hitsugaya and Tier Harribel continues.

Director: Hodaka Kuramoto

Writer: Kenta Shimoyama

Kikuru continues to train his new recruits, but Toxico and Maidena struggle to spend more than five minutes together without falling out. On the other side, Hanabata's special training begins under Enome.

Director: Hodaka Kuramoto

Writer: Kazuyuki Fudeyasu

Keyarga’s actions have not gone unnoticed. He used the Krylet sword technique against Gioral soldiers. And one woman will not let the insult stand.

Director: Hodaka Kuramoto

Writer: Kazuyuki Fudeyasu

Yuuki angers Sena who takes her vengeance upon him, the group creates a new mascot that Sahoto falls in love with, and Mihari recounts the first time she met Yuuki.

Director: Hodaka Kuramoto

Writer: Aki Itami

Lieutenant Rangiku Matsumoto, Yasutora Sado, Noba, and Ururu Tsumugiya face off against the old Bount, Sawatari, and his Doll, Baura.

Director: Hodaka Kuramoto

Writer: Masahiro Okubo

Rukia Kuchiki squares off against Yoshi. Captain-Commander Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto informs the other captains of the Bounts' origins.

Director: Hodaka Kuramoto

Writer: Rika Nakase

As Ichigo Kurosaki and Jin Kariya battle each other, the Shinigami look for the other Jōkaishō to re-seal them.

Director: Hodaka Kuramoto

Writer: Masashi Sogo