The Day I Became a Shinigami

Fifteen-year-old Ichigo Kurosaki has the uncanny ability to see ghosts, but otherwise lives an ordinary life. However, once a Shinigami named Rukia Kuchiki appears before him, everything changes.

Episode 1•23m

A Shinigami's Work

After becoming a Shinigami, Ichigo Kurosaki refuses to help Rukia Kuchiki with her work as the local Shinigami of Karakura Town.

Episode 2•23m

The Older Brother's Wish, the Younger Sister's Wish

When a Hollowfied Sora Inoue attacks his younger sister, Ichigo Kurosaki and Rukia Kuchiki set out to save her.

Episode 3•23m

Cursed Parakeet

When Yasutora Sado receives a parakeet that contains the Soul of a young boy, it is up to Ichigo Kurosaki and Rukia Kuchiki to protect him from the Hollow that is after them.

Episode 4•23m

Beat the Invisible Enemy!

Rukia Kuchiki and Yasutora Sado team up to take on the Hollow Shrieker.

Episode 5•23m

Fight to the Death! Ichigo vs. Ichigo

At Rukia Kuchiki's behest, Ichigo Kurosaki puts an artificial soul in his body to take care of it and not arouse suspicion while he carries out his Substitute Shinigami duties, but the artificial soul has its own agenda.

Episode 6•23m

Greetings from a Stuffed Lion

Ichigo Kurosaki becomes friends with the Modified Soul, Kon, and puts him into a plushie.

Episode 7•23m

June 17, Memories in the Rain

Ichigo Kurosaki goes to his mother's grave with the rest of his family.

Episode 8•23m

Unbeatable Enemy

Ichigo Kurosaki battles against Grand Fisher.

Episode 9•23m

Assault on Trip at Sacred Ground!

While grudgingly attending Don Kanonji's show with the rest of his family, Ichigo Kurosaki is forced to fight a Hollow inadvertently created by Don Kanonji himself.

Episode 10•23m

The Legendary Quincy

Ichigo Kurosaki and Rukia Kuchiki meet Uryū Ishida, a Quincy.

Episode 11•23m

A Gentle Right Arm

As Ichigo Kurosaki begins his duel with Uryū Ishida, Yasutora Sado gains a new power.

Episode 12•23m

Flower and Hollow

Orihime Inoue gains a new power in order to protect Tatsuki Arisawa.

Episode 13•23m

Back to Back, a Fight to the Death!

Ichigo Kurosaki and Uryū Ishida work together to defeat a Menos Grande.

Episode 14•23m

Kon's Great Plan

Kon decides to run away from the Kurosaki Clinic as Soul Society comes after Rukia Kuchiki.

Episode 15•23m

The Encounter, Abarai Renji!

Two Shinigami, 6th Division Lieutenant Renji Abarai and Captain Byakuya Kuchiki, arrive in the Human World to take Rukia Kuchiki back to the Soul Society.

Episode 16•23m

Ichigo Dies!

Ichigo Kurosaki loses his Shinigami powers and Rukia Kuchiki is taken back to Soul Society.

Episode 17•23m

Reclaim! The Power of the Shinigami!

Ichigo Kurosaki begins his training with Kisuke Urahara to regain his Shinigami powers and save Rukia Kuchiki.

Episode 18•23m

Ichigo Becomes a Hollow!

Kisuke Urahara helps Ichigo Kurosaki regain his Shinigami powers.

Episode 19•23m

Ichimaru Gin's Shadow

After completing their training, Ichigo Kurosaki and his friends depart to Soul Society to rescue Rukia Kuchiki.

Episode 20•23m

Enter! The World of the Shinigami

Ichigo Kurosaki and his friends enter Soul Society.

Episode 21•23m

The Man who Hates Shinigami

Ichigo Kurosaki and his friends are forced to find another way into Seireitei due to 3rd Division Captain Gin Ichimaru's intervention.

Episode 22•23m

14 Days Before Rukia's Execution

Ichigo Kurosaki and his friends enter the household of the Shiba Clan.

Episode 23•23m

Assemble! The 13 Divisions

As Ichigo Kurosaki and his friends begin their preparations to get into the Seireitei, the Gotei 13 captains assemble for a meeting.

Episode 24•23m

Penetrate the Center with an Enormous Bombshell?

Ichigo Kurosaki and his friends enter the Seireitei.

Episode 25•23m

Formation! The Worst Tag

Ichigo Kurosaki and his friends are scattered throughout the Seireitei, where they encounter new enemies.

Episode 26•23m

Release the Death Blow!

Ichigo Kurosaki completes his battle with 11th Division 3rd Seat Ikkaku Madarame while his friends continue to progress through the Seireitei.

Episode 27•23m

Orihime Targeted

Ganju Shiba wins his battle against 11th Division 5th Seat Yumichika Ayasegawa while Uryū Ishida begins his own.

Episode 28•23m

Breakthrough! The Shinigami's Encompassing Net

Uryū Ishida defeats 7th Division 4th Seat Jirōbō Ikkanzaka while Ichigo Kurosaki and Ganju Shiba encounter 4th Division 7th Seat Hanatarō Yamada, who personally knows Rukia Kuchiki.

Episode 29•23m

Renji's Confrontation

Having been led to the base of Senzaikyū, Ichigo Kurosaki begins his rematch with 6th Division Lieutenant Renji Abarai.

Episode 30•23m

The Resolution to Kill

Ichigo Kurosaki and 6th Division Lieutenant Renji Abarai conclude their rematch.

Episode 31•23m

Stars and the Stray

6th Division Lieutenant Renji Abarai remembers his past with Rukia Kuchiki and begs Ichigo Kurosaki to save her in his stead.

Episode 32•23m

Miracle! The Mysterious New Hero

In the Human World, Yuzu Kurosaki finds a cat named Raku and is drawn into an adventure with Don Kanonji and his Karakura-Raizer Team.

Episode 33Filler•23m

Tragedy of Dawn

As the Gotei 13 reacts to 6th Division Lieutenant Renji Abarai's defeat, Captain-Commander Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto declares war against the Ryoka.

Episode 34•23m

Aizen Assassinated! The Darkness which Approaches

While the Gotei 13 deals with the death of 5th Division Captain Sōsuke Aizen, Ichigo Kurosaki and his group attempt to enter Senzaikyū once again.

Episode 35•23m

Zaraki Kenpachi Approaches!

Ichigo Kurosaki begins his battle with 11th Division Captain Kenpachi Zaraki.

Episode 36•23m

Motive of the Fist

Yasutora Sado battles with 8th Division captain, Shunsui Kyōraku.

Episode 37•23m

Desperation! The Broken Zangetsu

As the high-ranking members of the Gotei 13 continue to react to 5th Division Captain Sōsuke Aizen's murder, Ichigo Kurosaki continues his battle with 11th Division Captain Kenpachi Zaraki.

Episode 38•23m

The Immortal Man

After learning to access the power of Zangetsu in addition to his own, Ichigo Kurosaki concludes his battle with 11th Division Captain Kenpachi Zaraki.

Episode 39•23m

The Shinigami whom Ganju Met

While 11th Division Lieutenant Yachiru Kusajishi reminisces about her history with her captain, Kenpachi Zaraki, Ganju Shiba and 4th Division 7th Seat Hanatarō Yamada reach Rukia Kuchiki's cell in Senzaikyū.

Episode 40•23m

Reunion, Ichigo and Rukia

Ichigo Kurosaki arrives at the White Tower and reunites with Rukia Kuchiki.

Episode 41•23m

Yoruichi, Goddess of Flash, Dances!

Yoruichi Shihōin saves Ichigo Kurosaki and decides to help him attain Bankai.

Episode 42•23m

The Despicable Shinigami

Uryū Ishida and Orihime Inoue are confronted by 12th Division Captain Mayuri Kurotsuchi.

Episode 43•23m

Ishida Ultimate Power!

Uryū Ishida removes his Sanrei Glove to defeat 12th Division Captain Mayuri Kurotsuchi.

Episode 44•23m

Overcome Your Limits!

Ichigo Kurosaki begins his Bankai Training.

Episode 45•23m

Authentic Records! School of Shinigami

5th Division Lieutenant Momo Hinamori recalls her past at the Shin'ō Academy.

Episode 46•23m

The Avengers

As Ichigo Kurosaki continues his Bankai Training, 5th Division Lieutenant Momo Hinamori confronts 10th Division Captain Tōshirō Hitsugaya over the contents of the letter left by her captain, Sōsuke Aizen.

Episode 47•23m

Hitsugaya Roars!

10th Division Captain Tōshirō Hitsugaya battles 3rd Division Captain Gin Ichimaru.

Episode 48•23m

Rukia's Nightmare

Rukia Kuchiki recalls her past with Kaien Shiba.

Episode 49•23m

The Reviving Lion

The Karakura Superheroes come together once more and fight a Hollow.

Episode 50Filler•23m

Morning of the Sentence

As the day of Rukia Kuchiki's execution arrives, various groups around the Seireitei move out and clash with one another.

Episode 51•23m

Renji, Oath of the Soul! Death Match with Byakuya

6th Division Lieutenant Renji Abarai battles his captain, Byakuya Kuchiki.

Episode 52•24m

Ichimaru Gin's Temptation, Resolution Shattered

11th Division Captain Kenpachi Zaraki and his subordinates battle the 7th and 9th Division captains and lieutenants.

Episode 53•25m

An Accomplished Oath! Get back Rukia!

Rukia Kuchiki's execution ceremony commences, but does not proceed as planned.

Episode 54•25m

The Strongest Shinigami! Ultimate Confrontation Between Teacher and Students

After the interruption of Rukia Kuchiki's execution, battles commence all across the Seireitei.

Episode 55•25m

Supersonic Battle! Determine the Goddess of Battle

Yoruichi Shihōin battles 2nd Division Captain Suì-Fēng.

Episode 56•24m

Senbonzakura, Crushed! Zangetsu Thrusts through the Sky

Ichigo Kurosaki and Captain Byakuya Kuchiki continue their battle.

Episode 57•24m

Unseal! The Black Blade, the Miraculous Power

Ichigo Kurosaki and 6th Division Captain Byakuya Kuchiki activate their Bankai.

Episode 58•25m

Conclusion of the Death Match! White Pride and Black Desire

Ichigo Kurosaki and 6th Division Captain Byakuya Kuchiki's battle reaches its conclusion.

Episode 59•25m

Reality of the Despair, the Assassin's Dagger is Swung

A conspiracy connecting several recent events in Soul Society is revealed.

Episode 60•25m

Aizen Stands! Horrible Ambitions

4th Division Lieutenant Isane Kotetsu informs the Gotei 13 that Sōsuke Aizen is alive as the latter reveals his machinations.

Episode 61•25m

Gather Together! Group of the Strongest Shinigami!

5th Division Captain Sōsuke Aizen removes the Hōgyoku from Rukia Kuchiki's Soul and retreats to Hueco Mundo.

Episode 62•24m

Rukia's Resolution, Ichigo's Feelings

Ichigo Kurosaki and his friends say their goodbyes in Soul Society before heading back home through the Dangai.

Episode 63•24m

New School Term, Renji Has Come to the Material World?!

As the lives of Ichigo Kurosaki and his friends begin to return to normal, three mysterious figures appear and abduct Orihime Inoue.

Episode 64Filler•25m

Creeping Terror, the Second Victim

Ichigo Kurosaki, Uryū Ishida, Yasutora Sado, and 6th Division Lieutenant Renji Abarai are forced to play a game in order to find Orihime Inoue.

Episode 65Filler•25m

Breakthrough! The Trap Hidden in the Labyrinth

Ichigo Kurosaki, Lieutenant Renji Abarai, and Uryū Ishida must navigate a labyrinth in order to free their friends.

Episode 66Filler•25m

Death Game! The Missing Classmate

Ichigo Kurosaki and his friends must deduce the identity of an impostor in their midst.

Episode 67Filler•24m

True Identity of the Devil, the Secret which Is Revealed

The truth about the Mod-Souls is revealed as a new enemy appears.

Episode 68Filler•24m

Bount! The Ones Who Hunt Souls

The Mod-Souls receive new bodies as Ichigo Kurosaki encounters a Bount for the first time.

Episode 69Filler•24m

Rukia's Return! Revival of the Substitute Team!

Two new Bount appear as one takes an interest in Uryū Ishida.

Episode 70Filler•25m

The Moment of Collision! An Evil Hand Draws Near to the Quincy

With Ryō Utagawa attempting to devour his Soul, Uryū Ishida finds himself abducted and saved by Yoshino Sōma.

Episode 71Filler•24m

Water Attack! Escape from the Shutdown Hospital

While Uryū Ishida is in the hospital, his friends must fight two Bount who can control water.

Episode 72Filler•25m