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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Uryū Ishida gets to know Yoshino Sōma while 11th Division Captain Kenpachi Zaraki and his lieutenant, Yachiru Kusajishi, discover that a former member of their division is in Karakura Town.

Gō Koga tells Ichigo Kurosaki that he reminds him of a boy from his past, Cain, whom Koga was assigned to train by Jin Kariya until tragedy struck.

The Arrancar leave the Human World while the Gotei 13 send help to protect the Human World.

Ichigo Kurosaki goes to where the Visored are in hopes of learning how to control his Hollowfication.

As Ichigo Kurosaki is informed of Sōsuke Aizen's plans, Uryū Ishida finishes his training.

3rd Seat Ikkaku Madarame helps a school student named Shinji Iijima win a Kendō tournament.

Ichigo Kurosaki learns of Orihime Inoue's disappearance and decides to rescue her.

Ichigo Kurosaki meets the Arrancar Nel Tu and a Guardian causes some trouble.

Uryū Ishida and Pesche Guatiche battle against Cirucci Sanderwicci.

As Ichigo Kurosaki continues his battle with Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez, Orihime Inoue struggles dealing with Ichigo's Hollowfication form.

Prior events are recalled.