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.

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

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

Ichigo Kurosaki defeats Muramasa, and the Zanpakutō Spirits return to their original forms.

One month after Sōsuke Aizen's defeat, as things are returning to normal, people begin to disappear in the Dangai.

Ichigo trains with his Fullbring. Chad and Orihime investigate Tsukishima and engage in battle.

Ichigo Kurosaki and Ginjou Kuugo both release their Bankai to settle the score.