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
Ichigo Kurosaki is a rather normal high school student apart from the fact he has the ability to see ghosts. This ability never impacted his life in a major way until the day he encounters the Shinigami Kuchiki Rukia, who saves him and his family's lives from a Hollow, a corrupt spirit that devours human souls. Wounded during the fight against the Hollow, Rukia chooses the only option available to defeat the monster and passes her Shinigami powers to Ichigo. Now forced to act as a substitute until Rukia recovers, Ichigo hunts down the Hollows that plague his town.
