The Best Episodes Written By Kenta Shimoyama

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.7/10(9 votes)

   #1 - Hitsugaya, Enraged! Blade of Hatred!

   S1:E29310/19/2010

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

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   8.5/10(8 votes)

   #2 - Ichigo vs. Ulquiorra, Conclusion!

   S1:E2725/25/2010

   Ichigo Kurosaki and Ulquiorra Cifer conclude their battle.

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   8.4/10(9 votes)

   #3 - A New Appearance! The Gotei 13, Arrives!

   S1:E3612/21/2012

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

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   8.3/10(4 votes)

   #4 - Invading Army Arc, Final Conclusion!

   S1:E3419/27/2011

   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.

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   8.0/10(4 votes)

   #5 - Defeat Kageroza! Shinigami, All-Out War!

   S1:E3286/28/2011

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

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   8.0/10(4 votes)

   #6 - Reigai vs. Original, The Fierce Fighting for Gambled Pride!

   S1:E3409/20/2011

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

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   7.9/10(9 votes)

   #7 - Desperate Struggle with Aizen! Hirako, Shikai!

   S1:E29110/5/2010

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

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   7.8/10(4 votes)

   #8 - Byakuya and Renji, the 6th Division Returns

   S1:E2541/19/2010

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

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   7.8/10(8 votes)

   #9 - Ichigo Loses His Fighting Spirit!? Gin's Expectation!

   S1:E30112/14/2010

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

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    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #10 - For the Sake of the Believers! Byakuya vs. Hitsugaya!

    S1:E3256/7/2011

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

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11. 

    7.7/10(9 votes)

    #11 - Nel's Secret, A Busty Beauty Joins the Battle!?

    S1:E19210/28/2008

    Nel Tu transforms back into her original Espada form.

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12. 

    7.6/10(8 votes)

    #12 - Ichigo and Uryū, Bonded Back to Back

    S1:E2695/4/2010

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

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    7.6/10(5 votes)

    #13 - Conclusion!? Hisagi vs. Kazeshini

    S1:E2603/2/2010

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

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14. 

    7.6/10(7 votes)

    #14 - Tsukishima's Ability, the Danger is Drawing Near!

    S1:E3571/24/2012

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

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    7.5/10(8 votes)

    #15 - The Approaching Breath of Death, the King Who Rules Over Death!

    S1:E2756/15/2010

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

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    7.5/10(4 votes)

    #16 - I Want to Live...! Nozomi's Zanpakutō

    S1:E3307/12/2011

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

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    7.5/10(4 votes)

    #17 - Hiding in the Dangai? Another Ichigo?!

    S1:E3358/16/2011

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

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    7.5/10(4 votes)

    #18 - Pursue Kageroza! Technological Development Department, Infiltration!

    S1:E3368/23/2011

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

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    7.4/10(9 votes)

    #19 - Friend or Foe!? Ginjō's True Intentions!

    S1:E3561/17/2012

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

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    7.4/10(6 votes)

    #20 - Fullbring, The Detested Power!

    S1:E35112/6/2011

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

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    7.4/10(8 votes)

    #21 - Defend Karakura Town! Entire Appearance of the Shinigami

    S1:E2154/14/2009

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

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    7.4/10(8 votes)

    #22 - Vice-Captains Annihilated! The Terrifying Demonic Beast

    S1:E2256/23/2009

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

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    7.4/10(8 votes)

    #23 - Connected Hearts! The Left Fist of Certain Death

    S1:E2674/20/2010

    Ichigo Kurosaki struggles against Ulquiorra Cifer as Renji Abarai and Yasutora Sado fight Battikaroa.

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    7.4/10(8 votes)

    #24 - Hatred and Jealousy, Orihime's Dilemma

    S1:E2684/27/2010

    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.

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    7.4/10(8 votes)

    #25 - Stark, the Lone Battle

    S1:E2838/10/2010

    Coyote Starrk and Captain Shunsui Kyōraku conclude their battle.

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