The Best Episodes Directed By Koji Aritomi

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.2/10(11 votes)

   #1 - Reunion, Ichigo and Rukia

   S1:E417/19/2005

   Ichigo Kurosaki arrives at the White Tower and reunites with Rukia Kuchiki.

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   8.0/10(4 votes)

   #2 - Strive Together

   S1:E322/26/2023

   Mitsuya arrives at the church, but is seriously injured in a surprise attack. Finding himself in another pinch, Takemichi gathers himself and makes a bold declaration regarding the future of Black Dragon. Though Taiju continues to beat him down, Takemichi keeps getting back up to face him again.

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   8.0/10(11 votes)

   #3 - I Will Wipe My Own Tears

   S1:E811/22/2013

   Satsuki Kiryuin reveals her plan to rebuild Honnouji Academy’s order, a free-for-all whose survivors will be able to regain their Goku Uniforms. Despite the resulting chaos, Ryuko and Mako go for a ride, only to wind up in an unexpected situation!

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   7.9/10(9 votes)

   #4 - Renji, Oath of the Soul! Death Match with Byakuya

   S1:E5210/4/2005

   6th Division Lieutenant Renji Abarai battles his captain, Byakuya Kuchiki.

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   7.8/10(11 votes)

   #5 - Tragedy of Dawn

   S1:E346/1/2005

   As the Gotei 13 reacts to 6th Division Lieutenant Renji Abarai's defeat, Captain-Commander Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto declares war against the Ryoka.

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   7.8/10(16 votes)

   #6 - A Gentle Right Arm

   S1:E1212/21/2004

   As Ichigo Kurosaki begins his duel with Uryū Ishida, Yasutora Sado gains a new power.

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   7.5/10(11 votes)

   #7 - Authentic Records! School of Shinigami

   S1:E468/23/2005

   5th Division Lieutenant Momo Hinamori recalls her past at the Shin'ō Academy.

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   7.4/10(11 votes)

   #8 - The Man who Hates Shinigami

   S1:E223/8/2005

   Ichigo Kurosaki and his friends are forced to find another way into Seireitei due to 3rd Division Captain Gin Ichimaru's intervention.

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   7.3/10(7 votes)

   #9 - A Cry Baby

   S1:E249/19/2021

   Takemichi heads to his first Toman meeting wearing his jacket and is surprised to see the vice commander of Valhalla, Hanma, and Chifuyu standing next to Mikey. Not only that, but he finds out that it was Kisaki Tetta who arranged all of this. Takemichi falls into despair when he realizes he wasn't able to change the future again despite Baji sacrificing his own life to protect Toman. And then, Chifuyu says...

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    7.0/10(5 votes)

    #10 - All People Surely Have Their Own Worries

    S1:E24/12/2013

    Hachiman bears witness as Yui tries to either fit in or break away from her social group. Later, the club receives a new request from an old friend of Hachiman’s.

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    5.7/10(6 votes)

    #11 - It Is What It Is

    S1:E251/8/2023

    Back in the present, Takemichi is stunned to learn that he has become officer in Toman. Kisaki seizes an opportunity to dupe him, and Takemichi finds himself staring down the barrel of a gun.

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