9.0/103 votes#1 - Hitsugaya, Enraged! Blade of Hatred!
Season 1 Episode 293 - Aired 10/19/2010
The Shinigami and Visored, attacking Sōsuke Aizen, are unable to defeat the treacherous captain.
Director: Noriyuki Abe
Writer: Kenta Shimoyama
8.7/103 votes#2 - Desperate Struggle with Aizen! Hirako, Shikai!
Season 1 Episode 291 - Aired 10/5/2010
As Captain Sajin Komamura continues his battle with Kaname Tōsen, Shinji Hirako releases his Zanpakutō against Sōsuke Aizen.
Director: Noriyuki Abe
Writer: Kenta Shimoyama
8.5/102 votes#3 - Ichigo vs. Ulquiorra, Conclusion!
Season 1 Episode 272 - Aired 5/25/2010
Ichigo Kurosaki and Ulquiorra Cifer conclude their battle.
Director: Noriyuki Abe
Writer: Kenta Shimoyama
8.3/103 votes#4 - Nel's Secret, A Busty Beauty Joins the Battle!?
Season 1 Episode 192 - Aired 10/28/2008
Nel Tu transforms back into her original Espada form.
Director: Noriyuki Abe
Writer: Kenta Shimoyama
8.3/103 votes#5 - Chain of Sacrifice, Halibel's Past
Season 1 Episode 284 - Aired 8/17/2010
As Tier Harribel falls unconscious from her wounds, she recalls her past.
Director: Noriyuki Abe
Writer: Kenta Shimoyama
8.0/103 votes#6 - Joining the Battle! The Strongest Soul Reaper Army Appears
Season 1 Episode 196 - Aired 11/25/2008
The Gotei 13 come to the rescue of Ichigo Kurosaki and his comrades.
Director: Noriyuki Abe
Writer: Kenta Shimoyama
8.0/102 votes#7 - Betrayal! Aizen's Secret Maneuvers
Season 1 Episode 211 - Aired 3/17/2009
Lieutenant Sōsuke Aizen reveals himself as a traitor.
Director: Noriyuki Abe
Writer: Kenta Shimoyama
8.0/102 votes#8 - The Approaching Breath of Death, the King Who Rules Over Death!
Season 1 Episode 275 - Aired 6/15/2010
Captain Suì-Fēng and Lieutenant Marechiyo Ōmaeda struggle against Baraggan Louisenbairn.
Director: Noriyuki Abe
Writer: Kenta Shimoyama
8.0/102 votes#9 - Stark, the Lone Battle
Season 1 Episode 283 - Aired 8/10/2010
Coyote Starrk and Captain Shunsui Kyōraku conclude their battle.
Director: Noriyuki Abe
Writer: Kenta Shimoyama
8.0/102 votes#10 - Ichigo Loses His Fighting Spirit!? Gin's Expectation!
Season 1 Episode 301 - Aired 12/14/2010
As his transformation progresses, Sōsuke Aizen proves more and more resilient. Ichigo Kurosaki's strength fails to defeat Gin Ichimaru.
Director: Noriyuki Abe
Writer: Kenta Shimoyama
8.0/101 votes#11 - Reigai vs. Original, The Fierce Fighting for Gambled Pride!
Season 1 Episode 340 - Aired 9/20/2011
As the merged Inaba Nozomi Kujō is confronted, the captains and lieutenants battle the Reigai.
Director: Noriyuki Abe
Writer: Kenta Shimoyama
8.0/101 votes#12 - Invading Army Arc, Final Conclusion!
Season 1 Episode 341 - Aired 9/27/2011
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.
Director: Noriyuki Abe
Writer: Kenta Shimoyama
8.0/102 votes#13 - A New Appearance! The Gotei 13, Arrives!
Season 1 Episode 361 - Aired 2/21/2012
Stripped of his Fullbring, the powerless Ichigo Kurosaki is stabbed by Rukia Kuchiki and has his Shinigami powers returned to him.
Director: Tadahito Matsubayashi
Writer: Kenta Shimoyama
7.5/102 votes#14 - Ikkaku Falls! The Shinigami's Crisis
Season 1 Episode 220 - Aired 5/19/2009
3rd Seat Ikkaku Madarame loses his fight against Choe Neng Poww, forcing Captain Sajin Komamura to take over his battle.
Director: Noriyuki Abe
Writer: Kenta Shimoyama
7.5/102 votes#15 - Clash! Hisagi vs. Kazeshini
Season 1 Episode 235 - Aired 9/1/2009
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: Noriyuki Abe
Writer: Kenta Shimoyama
7.5/102 votes#16 - Connected Hearts! The Left Fist of Certain Death
Season 1 Episode 267 - Aired 4/20/2010
Ichigo Kurosaki struggles against Ulquiorra Cifer as Renji Abarai and Yasutora Sado fight Battikaroa.
Director: Noriyuki Abe
Writer: Kenta Shimoyama
7.5/102 votes#17 - Hatred and Jealousy, Orihime's Dilemma
Season 1 Episode 268 - Aired 4/27/2010
Loly Aivirrne and Menoly Mallia take Orihime Inoue up to where Ichigo Kurosaki is fighting. Yammy Llargo shows up and, after disposing of Loly, is ambushed by Uryū Ishida.
Director: Noriyuki Abe
Writer: Kenta Shimoyama
7.5/102 votes#18 - Ichigo and Uryū, Bonded Back to Back
Season 1 Episode 269 - Aired 5/4/2010
As Uryū Ishida deals with Yammy Llargo, Ulquiorra Cifer shows Ichigo Kurosaki his Resurrección.
Director: Noriyuki Abe
Writer: Kenta Shimoyama
7.5/102 votes#19 - For the Sake of Justice?! The Man Who Deserted the Shinigami
Season 1 Episode 290 - Aired 9/28/2010
Kaname Tōsen reveals his true reasons for betraying Soul Society.
Director: Noriyuki Abe
Writer: Kenta Shimoyama
7.3/103 votes#20 - Friend or Foe!? Ginjō's True Intentions!
Season 1 Episode 356 - Aired 1/17/2012
Ichigo Kurosaki continues his training with Kūgo Ginjō, resulting in him completing his Fullbring.
Director: Geisei Morita
Writer: Kenta Shimoyama
7.0/102 votes#21 - Defend Karakura Town! Entire Appearance of the Shinigami
Season 1 Episode 215 - Aired 4/14/2009
As the Gotei 13 prepare to face off against the top three Espada, Ichigo Kurosaki confronts Ulquiorra Cifer.
Director: Noriyuki Abe
Writer: Kenta Shimoyama
7.0/102 votes#22 - A Miraculous Body! Ggio Releases
Season 1 Episode 223 - Aired 6/9/2009
Lieutenant Marechiyo Ōmaeda and Captain Suì-Fēng struggle against their opponents, but are eventually able to win.
Director: Noriyuki Abe
Writer: Kenta Shimoyama
7.0/102 votes#23 - 3 vs. 1 Battle! Rangiku's Crisis
Season 1 Episode 224 - Aired 6/16/2009
Lieutenant Momo Hinamori arrives to help out Lieutenant Rangiku Matsumoto, prompting Harribel's Fracción to bring forth Ayon.
Director: Noriyuki Abe
Writer: Kenta Shimoyama
7.0/102 votes#24 - Vice-Captains Annihilated! The Terrifying Demonic Beast
Season 1 Episode 225 - Aired 6/23/2009
Ayon overpowers the lieutenants, greatly injuring them, but Captain-Commander Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto appears to fight the beast.
Director: Noriyuki Abe
Writer: Kenta Shimoyama
7.0/102 votes#25 - Release! The New Getsuga Tenshō
Season 1 Episode 236 - Aired 9/8/2009
3rd Division Lieutenant Izuru Kira aids 9th Division Lieutenant Shūhei Hisagi, who is fighting Kazeshini, while 6th Division Lieutenant Renji Abarai and Ichigo Kurosaki conclude their battles.
Director: Kazunori Mizuno
Writer: Kenta Shimoyama
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"Hitsugaya, Enraged! Blade of Hatred!" is the best rated episode written by Kenta Shimoyama. It scored 9/10 based on 3 votes. It was directed by Noriyuki Abe. It aired on 10/19/2010 and is rated 0.3 points higher than their second-best episode, "Desperate Struggle with Aizen! Hirako, Shikai!".