The Best Episodes Written By Kenta Shimoyama

The Shinigami and their Zanpakutō Spirits try to deal with the Gillians.

As the captains and lieutenants fight against the Reigai, Ichigo Kurosaki uses his restored powers to fight the fused form of Kagerōza Inaba and Nozomi Kujō.

The Shinigami and Visored, attacking Sōsuke Aizen, are unable to defeat the treacherous captain.

Ichigo Kurosaki and Ulquiorra Cifer conclude their battle.

The real members of the Gotei 13 arrive at Kagerōza Inaba's lair to challenge him.

As the merged Inaba Nozomi Kujō is confronted, the captains and lieutenants battle the Reigai.

As Captain-Commander Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto fights the Reigai, Captain Byakuya Kuchiki encounters a Reigai of Captain Tōshirō Hitsugaya.

Kagerōza Inaba struggles to recover from Captain Mayuri Kurotsuchi's attack, while his motives and Nozomi Kujō's identity are revealed.

Stripped of his Fullbring, the powerless Ichigo Kurosaki is stabbed by Rukia Kuchiki and has his Shinigami powers returned to him.

As Captain Sajin Komamura continues his battle with Kaname Tōsen, Shinji Hirako releases his Zanpakutō against Sōsuke Aizen.

Kōga Kuchiki's past is revealed.

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

As the remaining members of the Gotei 13 try to recover, Nozomi Kujō decides she wants to help the others.

After being brought back to the Urahara Shop by Kisuke Urahara, Ichigo Kurosaki heads into the Dangai to retrieve his Reishi.

Ichigo Kurosaki, Kon, and Kisuke Urahara infiltrate Soul Society as Inaba begins to fuse with Nozomi Kujō.

Ichigo Kurosaki continues his training with Xcution, as they struggle to convince Jackie Tristan to help.

Nel Tu transforms back into her original Espada form.

As Uryū Ishida deals with Yammy Llargo, Ulquiorra Cifer shows Ichigo Kurosaki his Resurrección.

As Yoruichi Shihōin, 8th Division Captain Shunsui Kyōraku, 11th Division Captain Jūshirō Ukitake, and 11th Division Captain Kenpachi Zaraki continue to fight against the Zanpakutō Spirits, Ichigo Kurosaki frees Captain-Commander Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto, only to learn this was all part of Muramasa's plan.

Kazeshini has a change of heart when he is forced to look after a baby.

As the Gotei 13 prepare to face off against the top three Espada, Ichigo Kurosaki confronts Ulquiorra Cifer.

Ichigo trains with his Fullbring. Chad and Orihime investigate Tsukishima and engage in battle.

Captain Suì-Fēng and Lieutenant Marechiyo Ōmaeda struggle against Baraggan Louisenbairn.

Ichigo Kurosaki continues his training with Kūgo Ginjō, resulting in him completing his Fullbring.

Ayon overpowers the lieutenants, greatly injuring them, but Captain-Commander Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto appears to fight the beast.