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

Ichigo Kurosaki and his friends enter Soul Society.

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

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

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

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

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

Ichigo Kurosaki and Captain Byakuya Kuchiki continue their battle.

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

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

Maki Ichinose remembers his past as he and Jin Kariya battle Ichigo Kurosaki.

3rd Division Lieutenant Izuru Kira fends off Gō Koga's Doll, Dalk, while Mabashi arrives to take over for a struggling Yoshi.

Rukia Kuchiki squares off against Yoshi. Captain-Commander Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto informs the other captains of the Bounts' origins.

3rd Seat Ikkaku Madarame battles against the Arrancar, Edrad Liones.

Karin Kurosaki tries to get Captain Tōshirō Hitsugaya to help her win an upcoming soccer match.

Orihime Inoue says goodbye to Ichigo Kurosaki before leaving for Hueco Mundo.

Uryū Ishida and Yasutora Sado show off their new strength after arriving in Hueco Mundo.

Rukia Kuchiki reunites with her deceased mentor, Kaien Shiba.

Yasutora Sado is defeated by Nnoitra Gilga and Lieutenant Renji Abarai is confronted by the Espada Szayelaporro Granz.

Rurichiyo Kasumiōji is targeted by more assassins after secretly returning to the Soul Society.

Nelliel Tu Odelschwanck returns to her child form, leaving Ichigo Kurosaki in the hands of Tesra Lindocruz. Szayelaporro Granz is seemingly impervious to attack, Zommari Rureaux is about to finish off Rukia Kuchiki, whilst the Exequias plan to execute Yasutora Sado.

The battle between Captain Kenpachi Zaraki and Nnoitra Gilga becomes more fierce as Nnoitra releases his Zanpakutō.

Captain Kenpachi Zaraki and Nnoitra Gilga conclude their battle.

Captain Kisuke Urahara takes Lieutenant Hiyori Sarugaki to the Nest of Maggots.

Prior events are recalled.