The Best Episodes Directed By Kazunobu Shimizu

Hibiki goes out of control, and Tsubasa is defeated by Finé. Everything looks lost when Miku reactivates the power to the school, and the other students start singing the anthem over the speakers...

If Takeru fails his Element practical again, he'll be kicked out of Makenki! Meanwhile, there's something not quite right about Minerva, the newest member of Venus to transfer to Tenbi. Why is she confronting Himegami in the woods?

As Hibiki is spending more and more time fighting the Noise, it means less time for her studies and less time for her friends. Miku is feeling alone and isolated, but she makes a promise with Hibiki to go get some snacks after school. But when school ends, Hibiki gets another call...

Ichigo Kurosaki and Ulquiorra Cifer conclude their battle.

It's the coldest day of Winter and St.Ishiyama is closed, however everyone from Ishiyama has still come to school as they were not informed of this until Kazuya and Azusa come in to tell them. Unable to go home due to the storm, everyone remains in school, until suddenly the delinquents slowly get beaten up - Kazuya then informs the others that the incidents are exactly the same as that in the counting song "100 Delinquents". As the song's events continues, everyone decides to try and capture the culprit however all the men are eventually beat up leaving only the women remaining. Aoi then realises that the culprit is actually Koma, who wanted the women to warm each other up naked in the cold, whilst he stayed in the middle - and so beats him up.

Kyoya seems to be temporarily out of Nana's hair. But a betrayal by one classmate and the revelation of a new Talented on the island quickly turn the tables on her. What happened on the island before Nana was sent there?

A sentient sword. A powerless girl. The adventure of a lifetime begins when Fran, an enslaved cat-girl, stumbles upon a living blade in her darkest hour.

As Ichigo Kurosaki and Gin Ichimaru battle, Sōsuke Aizen explains to Isshin Kurosaki about the true power of the Hōgyoku.

Kujou Nozomi tries to join Ichigo and the others to fight the Reigai captains, but the other Soul Reapers tell her not to interfere.

It’s a race against time as Fran and Teacher rush to the aid of the adventuring party. In the aftermath, Amanda reflects on an unexpected connection she has to Fran.

Floor B1 looks like an ordinary residence. After following a trail of blood to what appears to be a living room, Rachel suddenly panics. She pressures Zack to kill her immediately, then passes out. Then Danny appears, only to shut Zack out of the room and tell him, "If you succeed in learning everything, I'll open the door." So Zack sets off to search the floor on his own for the truth...

Christmas is coming around the corner, and although Makoto is dating Sekai, it seems as if he wants out of it. So it appears as if he is haphazardly getting himself involved in other relationships, despite his promise to Setsuna. Now things are going terribly wrong, as Kotonoha loses herself, Sekai finds out about Makoto's infidelity, Setsuna's move to France and most importantly a sudden change to her body...

Baraggan Luisenbarn recalls his past as the King of Hueco Mundo before dying.

Makoto wants to develop his way of expressing himself. He was on the school's rooftop with Kotonoha when he tried to get close to her, but didn't expect for her to turn him away. As that things didn't go so smoothly, Sekai turns to Makoto, and makes a proposition...

Ichigo Kurosaki defeats many Reigai while protecting Nozomi Kujō.

The aftermath of the battle with Sōsuke Aizen is shown.

Haineko falls for a Tōjū who is fully aware. However, when he loses control, Haineko decides to defeat him herself.

Kaname Tōsen reveals his true reasons for betraying Soul Society.

The Soul Reaper Association hosts a New Year’s party in the Soul Society.

Captain Tōshirō Hitsugaya visits the Human World and visits Haru, an old lady he knew from his first assignment in the Human World.