Episodes 196-223 of the Japanese anime based on the manga by Tite Kubo. For as long as he can remember, Ichigo Kurosaki (voice of Masakazu Morita) has been able to see ghosts. When he meets Rukia (Fumiko Orikasa), a Soul Reaper from the Soul Society who battles evil spirits known as Hollows, his life changes forever.

Now, with a new-found wealth of spiritual energy, Ichigo discovers his true calling: to protect the living and the dead from evil at all costs. The episodes are: 'Joining the Battle! The Strongest Shinigami Army Appears', 'Byakuya's Bankai, the Quiet Anger', 'The Two Scientists, Mayuri's Trap', 'Holy Birth, the Resurrected Szayelaporro', 'The Hardest Body!? Cut Down Nnoitra', 'Nnoitra Released! Multiplying Arms', 'Fierce Fighting Conclusion! Who's the Strongest?', 'Karakura Town Gathers! Aizen Vs Shinigami', 'Ichigo's Seppuku Persuasion Strategy', 'Thump! A Kemari Tournament Filled With Hollows', 'The Past Chapter Begins! The Truth from 110 Years Ago', '12th Division's New Captain, Kisuke Urahara', 'Aizen and the Genius Boy', 'Muguruma 9th Division, Moves Out', 'Hiyori Dies? The Beginning of Tragedy', 'Betrayal! Aizen's Secret Maneuvers', 'Rescue Hirako! Aizen Vs Urahara', 'The Konso Cop Karakuraizer Is Born', 'Karakuraizer's Last Day', 'Defend Karakura Town! Entire Appearance of the Shinigami', 'Elite! The Four Shinigami', 'Beautiful Little Devil Charlotte', 'Kira, the Battle Within Despair', 'Hisagi's Shikai! The Name Is...', 'Ikkaku Falls! The Shinigami's Crisis', 'The Full Showdown! Shinigami Vs Espada', 'The Most Evil Tag!? Suì-Feng & Omaeda' and 'A Miraculous Body! Ggio Releases'.

Special Features

• Interactive Menus

• Interviews: Chris Smith (voice actor).