The Best Episodes Written By Masaki Hiramatsu

Shigekuni Genryusai Yamamoto confronts Yhwach for the first time in a thousand years. As Yhwach finally draws his sword against Genryusai, the Soul Reapers notice an abnormal change taking place across the Seireitei.

Shigekuni Genryusai Yamamoto learns that the Yhwach he defeated was an impostor. The real Yhwach then reveals himself and easily kills Genryusai, sending a wave of shock and devastation across the Soul Reapers.

Isane and Yachiru are attacked by Gwenael.

Kenpachi and Mayuri's group advance through Vier Ast.

The change in Mayuri's Spiritual Pressure is also felt elsewhere by Urahara and Kyoraku.

Lille undergoes further transformation to hunt down and pass judgment on Kyoraku.

Squad 10 Captain Isshin Shiba of the Thirteen Court Guard Squads decides to not report his encounter with the Quincy named Masaki Kurosaki in the World of the Living to the Head Captain.

Yhwach is overflowing with power from having absorbed the Soul King.

Ichigo learns that he is the child born of a Soul Reaper and a Quincy. Finally understanding the truth behind his heritage, Ichigo decides to return to Hoohden with a renewed resolve to finish what he has started.

Quilge Opie uses his power to imprison Ichigo inside the Garganta. As he tries to break free, Ichigo begins to hear, through his Soul Phone, the screams of the Soul Reapers falling to the enemy's onslaught.

Nemu ignores Mayuri's orders by intervening in his battle against Pernida.

As the battle between the soul reapers and the quincies rages, Haschwalt finds himself confronted by Bazz-B inside Wahrwelt

Kyoraku has paved the way for the soul reapers to reach the enemy's stronghold within Wahrwelt, but Gerard Valkyrie prevents them from advancing any further.

Kenpachi Zaraki removes his eye patch to fight Retsu Unohana, a.k.a. Yachiru Unohana, “The First Kenpachi.” Meanwhile, Ichigo and Renji head to Hoohden to meet Oh-Etsu Nimaiya, the man who is said to have created the Zanpakuto.

Ichigo is kicked out of the Royal Palace by Oh-etsu Nimaiya for failing his test. When Ichigo next opens his eyes, he finds himself standing in front of his house in the World of the Living.

Yhwach confronts Hyosube, who is protecting the real Royal Palace.

Squad Zero brings Ichigo back to the Royal Palace to prepare for the coming battle. Meanwhile, Kyoraku is appointed as the new Head Captain to lead the Thirteen Court Guard Squads.

Yhwach finally enters the Royal Palace.

Candice, Meninas, Giselle, and Liltotto try to take down Kenpachi.

Yhwach sets his plan to end the world in nine days in motion.

The Stern Ritters drive the Soul Reapers deeper into a corner.

A fearless Rukia takes on Äs Nödt.

Yhwach builds his new castle, Wahr Welt.

The battle between Squad Zero and Yhwach's Royal Guards for the Soul King rages on.

Mayuri receives a call from Urahara, who had stayed behind in Hueco Mundo.