S1 E1 • Le jour où je suis devenu un Shinigami

Meet Ichigo Kurosaki, age 15. He's a high-school student who possesses the uncanny ability to see ghosts. But when he meets Rukia Kuchiki, a Soul Reaper from the Soul Society who helps lost souls find peace, his not-so-normal life becomes even more abnormal. In order to save his family from the grips of a Hollow, an evil spirit that preys on humans, Rukia lends some of her powers to Ichigo. Much to her surprise, he absorbs most of her powers and in turn, he too becomes a Soul Reaper. Source: crunchyroll

Première diffusion : 5 octobre 2004

S1 E2 • Le travail d'un Shinigami

It's the morning after Ichigo's transformation into a Soul Reaper, and no one in his family has any recollection of the events. Even the memory of him slaying a hollow is forgotten. He heads off to school, where he finds Rukia in the awkward guise of a transfer student. Now that Ichigo has taken most of her Soul Reaper powers, she orders him to take her place until she is at full strength. Ichigo dismisses her request, just as a mysterious shadow begins to follow Orihime Inoue, a jovial classmate of Ichigo with a sad past. Source: crunchyroll

Première diffusion : 12 octobre 2004

S1 E3 • Le souhait du grand frère, le souhait de la petite sœur

Not all souls pass on properly into the Soul Society. Sadly, they are abandoned and become Hollows. In the midst of this transformation, they lose their hearts and seek out those they loved most while they were alive. Therefore, it is only natural that Orihime's brother Sora, who has become a Hollow, seeks her soul. Ichigo rushes to Orihime's house and finds the Hollow has forced Orihime's soul out of her body. Will Ichigo be able to save Orihime from her own brother? Source: crunchyroll

Première diffusion : 19 octobre 2004

S1 E4 • Perroquet maudit

Chad, Ichigo's classmate and friend, is given a cursed cockatiel. He brings the bird to school, along with a plethora of injuries to his large body. Sensing spirit energy in the bird, Rukia feels they need to perform a Konso on the cockatiel and help its soul pass on. That evening, an injured Chad is brought to Kurosaki Clinic. Ichigo and Rukia sense the presence of a dangerous Hollow emanating from Chad's wound. The following morning, Chad bolts from his hospital bed and is nowhere to be found. Source: crunchyroll

Première diffusion : 26 octobre 2004

S1 E5 • Bats l'ennemi invisible

Rukia and Chad battle the Hollow Shrieker which has haunted the "Cursed Cockatiel." They fight even though Rukia's powers still have not completely returned, and Chad is unable to see Hollows. But this Shrieker has beaten many Soul Reapers and committed countless sins. Meanwhile, Ichigo is taking Natsuki home after she collapses from the shock of seeing the tragic memories of a boy spirit inside the parakeet. And he has no idea of the danger that Rukia and Chad are in. Source: crunchyroll

Première diffusion : 2 novembre 2004

S1 E6 • Combat à mort : Ichigo contre Ichigo

Rukia heads out to Urahara Store to purchase supplies which a Soul Reaper needs. The owner, Kisuke Urahara, is aloof and a bit of a mystery, but he stocks strange products which he buys from the Soul Society. The Soul Candy (gikongan) which Rukia had ordered previously has just come in. Its purpose is to provide a substitute soul for Ichigo's body when he transforms into a Soul Reaper. Ichigo can't wait to try it out... Source: crunchyroll

Première diffusion : 9 novembre 2004

S1 E7 • Salutations d'un garçon rembourré

Ichigo and Rukia set out in search of Ichigo's body which has taken over by a mod soul. Ichigo finds it at an elementary school, but the Other Ichigo has become too strong and gets away. In the midst of battle, Rukia receives a word through her Soul Cell Phone of a Hollow sighting, but the battery dies and she is unable to confirm its location. And the Other Ichigo, who has run away, senses a Hollow stalking a grade school student. Source: crunchyroll

Première diffusion : 16 novembre 2004

S1 E8 • 17 juin, un souvenir de pluie

The Kurosaki family drops everything to visit the grave of Ichigo's mother. Ichigo intended to take a day off from Soul Reaper duties, but finds Rukia waiting for him at the cemetery. When she learns how Ichigo's mother died, Rukia suggests that perhaps the Hollow who came after him was the one who killed his mother. Ichigo refuses to listen and runs off. Then a Soul Reaper named Saidoh appears to take Rukia away from the temporal world in which she has overstayed. Source: crunchyroll

Première diffusion : 23 novembre 2004

S1 E9 • Ennemi imbattable

The Grand Fisher appears before Ichigo and his friends. He is a Hollow who uses a lure to seek out humans with strong spiritual energy. Ichigo is shocked when he sees the lure. It has the shape of the young girl he saw six years ago when his mother died. Filled with rage and disbelief, he attacks the Grand Fisher. But losing his calm makes Ichigo easy prey... and even Rukia who comes to Ichigo's rescue is thrown aside. Source: crunchyroll

Première diffusion : 30 novembre 2004

S1 E10 • Attaque pendant le voyage en terre sacrée

The charismatic medium, Don Kanonji, exterminates evil spirits on his hit television program, "Journey to a Haunted Place" and the series comes on location to the town of Karakura. Ichigo hates ghost programs and refuses to go with Orihime and Keigo to see the live show, but is dragged along anyway by his father and Yuzu. Ichigo is disgusted by the crowd which has gathered, but suddenly he sees a Demi-Hollow. To make things worse, Kanonji's actions end up aggravating the Demi-Hollow... Source: crunchyroll

Première diffusion : 7 décembre 2004

S1 E11 • Le légendaire Quincy

Rukia has been totally accepted by Ichigo's circle of friends, and Ichigo continues his work as a Soul Reaper. On this day, the two set out to exterminate a Hollow, but when they get to the location, they find nothing. The soul they find there confirms that a Hollow had been there. In any case, they hold a Konso to help the spirit cross over, unaware of a shadow lurking in the background. Source: crunchyroll

Première diffusion : 14 décembre 2004

S1 E12 • Un doux bras droit

The last Quincy, who hates Soul Reapers — Uryu Ishida, challenges Ichigo to a duel. He will scatter bait to lure Hollows to the town and the one "who kills the most Hollows" will win. Ichigo adamantly refuses, but is forced into the duel when Uryu scatters the bait and the Hollows converge on Karakura Town. Since Hollows always seek out humans with strong spiritual energy, Ichigo hurries home, worried about his family. But his siblings are not the only targets. Source: crunchyroll

Première diffusion : 21 décembre 2004

S1 E13 • Fleur et Hollow

The demonic hands of a Hollow reach out for Orihime and Tatsuki. The Hollow releases seeds which turn humans into zombies which attack other humans. Orihime and Tatsuki are surrounded by the student zombies. In their attempt to escape, Tatsuki is hit by a seed and is unable to move. She struggles against the Hollow and is hurled into the air. And at that moment, something which has lain dormant in Orihime awakens. Source: crunchyroll

Première diffusion : 28 décembre 2004

S1 E14 • Retour en arrière, combat à mort

Ichigo and Ishida have their hands full with hordes of Hollows. During the battle, the story of the annihilation of the Quincy is told, and the reason why Ishida hates Soul Reapers becomes clear. Although at first, Ishida insists on fighting alone, the sheer number of Hollows has him worried. Ichigo then explains his reasons for fighting and suggests they join forces. Ishida is hesitant, but then a formidable new enemy appears before them. Source: crunchyroll

Première diffusion : 11 janvier 2005

S1 E15 • Le fameux plan de Kon

Yuzu gives Kon a bath and on top of that, dresses him up in a dress with a flower ornament. Kon is irate, but Ichigo pays him no attention. After overcoming many difficulties together, Kon has developed a close affinity to the Kurosaki family. But believing that this sentiment was not reciprocated by the others, Kon leaves the Kurosaki house in search of a place where he would really belong. Rukia, meanwhile, questions herself for feeling so comfortable in the real world. Source: crunchyroll

Première diffusion : 18 janvier 2005

S1 E16 • Rencontre : Abarai Renji

Two representatives from Soul Society appear before Rukia. They are 6th Company Asst. Captain Renji Abarai and Captain Byakuya Kuchiki, Rukia's older brother. Swinging his Zanpakuto, Renji demands to know the whereabouts of the human who took Rukia's Soul Reaper powers. Rukia is agitated by their presence. Meanwhile, Kon tells Ichigo that Rukia is missing. Source: crunchyroll

Première diffusion : 25 janvier 2005

S1 E17 • Ichigo meurt

Renji unleashes the full power of his Zanpakuto towards Ichigo who is unable to beat back this fierce attack. But Rukia knows that Ichigo will not give up no matter how overpowered he is. Fearing that Ichigo will be killed, Rukia throws herself before Renji to stop the fighting and tells Ichigo to escape. At that moment, Ichigo, who was close to collapsing, stands upright... as an enormous amount of spirit power flows from his body. Source: crunchyroll

Première diffusion : 1 février 2005

S1 E18 • Réclamation : la puissance du Shinigami

Rukia is taken back to Soul Society as Ichigo is helpless against Byakuya's fierce attack. His life saved in the knick of time by Urahara, and Ichigo is determined to go to Soul Society to save Rukia. The next day at school, Ichigo is shocked to find that Rukia has been totally erased from his classmates' memories. However, a few remember her existence. And Urahara begins special training with Ichigo to restore the spiritual power he lost. Source: crunchyroll

Première diffusion : 8 février 2005

S1 E19 • Ichigo devient un Hollow

The final lesson necessary to restore Ichigo's powers as a Soul Reaper is the Shattered Shaft. Ichigo's chain of fate is cut and unless he gets back his Soul Reaper powers in 72 hours, he will turn into a Hollow. Ichigo is deep in a hole in the underground training site below Urahara Shop, desperate to find a way out. Meanwhile, Orihime and Chad, who have also decided to go to Soul Society to rescue Rukia, receive special training of their own from Yoruichi. Source: crunchyroll

Première diffusion : 15 février 2005

S1 E20 • L'ombre d'Ichimaru Gin

At Soul Society, Captain Gin Ichimaru of the 3rd Company appears before Byakuya after receiving word of Rukia's execution sentence. Meanwhile, Ichigo, whose Soul Reaper powers have returned, begins special training with his Zanpakuto. Each Zanpakuto has a name, and its secret powers are released when its wielder calls out its name. Ichigo is urged to discover the name of his Zanpakuto. Finally, the day of departure to Soul Society arrives. Source: crunchyroll

Première diffusion : 22 février 2005

S1 E21 • Entrez ! Le monde des Shinigamis

Ichigo, Ishida, Orihime, Chad and Yoruichi get past the Seikaimon and they are nearly swallowed up by the Kototsu in the passage way that connects the real world to Soul Society. But they make it safely to Soul Society, to the Rukon District, where konpaku live when they first come to Soul Society. Ichigo sets out for Seireitei which houses the Soul Reapers. Just then, a giant wall comes down from the sky, blocking Ichigo's path... and the Soul Reaper who guards the gate appears. Source: crunchyroll

Première diffusion : 1 mars 2005

S1 E22 • L'homme qui déteste les Shinigamis

Standing before the The White Road Gate is Captain Gin Ichimaru of the Third Company. Unaware that Gin is a Soul Reaper Captain, Ichigo sets upon him, ignoring Yoruichi's warnings. Upon hearing Ichigo's name, Gin draws his Zanpakuto and attacks, forcing Ichigo to use Zangetsu to protect himself. Unable to open the gates, disappointment fills the entourage. Just then, the residents of Rukongai who had stayed hidden, come out onto the streets. Source: crunchyroll

Première diffusion : 8 mars 2005

S1 E23 • La condamnation de Rukia, avant le 14ème jour

Ichigo and his entourage are attacked by men on boars. Ichigo crosses swords with their leader, Ganju, but in the middle of the fight, Ganju is shocked at the time on the clock and dashes off. Ichigo and his friends are shocked at this boar gang which has disappeared just as quickly as they appeared. The following morning, they prepare to set out in search of Kukaku Shiba who may hold the key to getting inside Soul Society. But Ichigo, whose match the previous night remains unfinished, is determined to stay back. Source: crunchyroll

Première diffusion : 15 mars 2005

S1 E24 • Rassemblement ! Les 13 Divisions

Kukaku Shiba, the one who knows how to get into Soul Society is Rokongai's top pyrotechnist. Furthermore, she is the older sister of Ganju, who appeared the previous night on a boar. Kukaku explains how she will get them into Soul Society. She will gather their spiritual energy and form it into a giant ball and fire it like a cannon into the skies over Soul Society. Although it sounds ridiculous, the entourage prepare to create a giant cannonball of spiritual energy. And Ganju, it seems, has a grudge against Soul Reapers. Source: crunchyroll

Première diffusion : 22 mars 2005

S1 E25 • Pénétrer au centre d'une énorme bombe

With some advice from Ganju, Ichigo is finally able to control his spiritual energy in order to create the Cannonball. Now that they are ready to go, Yoruichi gives the group directions on what to do when they get to Soul Society. But Ichigo is totally spent from practice and falls asleep. Next to the sleeping Ichigo, Ganju feverishly practices the words that will control the Cannonball. He has decided to go to Soul Society with the group. And just before their departure, he explains the reason for his hatred of Soul Reapers. Source: crunchyroll

Première diffusion : 29 mars 2005

S1 E26 • Formation ! Le plus mauvais grade

The Cannonball is launched, and Ichigo and company make it over Seireitai. But because Ichigo is unable to control his spiritual power, they become stuck within the shakonaku (Soul Shield Membrane). Ichigo and the others desperately try to collect their spiritual energy, but in that instant, the Cannonball explodes and everyone begins a descent towards Seireitei -- Ishida with Orihime, Chad, Yoriuchi, and finally, Ichigo with Ganju. Ichigo and Ganju make a safe landing, but are confronted by Ikkaku and Yumichika, two Soul Reapers. Source: crunchyroll

Première diffusion : 5 avril 2005

S1 E27 • Lancer le coup de la mort

Inside the Seireitei, orders are given and a full-fledged search for the Ryoka is called into action. Rukia is transferred to the Shishinro Repentence Cell to await her execution and it is becomes more imperative that Ichigo and his fellow Ryoka learn of her whereabouts soon. Ichigo and Ikkaku's fight dramatically comes to a close; Ganju and Yumichika challenge each other's tempers during their continued battle; and Uryu and Orihime find themselves trapped in a raucous chase by a group of Soul Reapers. Source: crunchyroll

Première diffusion : 12 avril 2005

S1 E28 • Orihime est prise pour cible

Forced to stay alert and on their toes. Ichigo and the others continue to be hunted by Soul Reapers. Uryu and Orihime struggle to outwit Squad 11's Captain Zaraki and Lieutenant Yachiru in their ongoing chase, but end up in an even more threatening encounter with Jirobo, a towering Soul Reaper, who quickly identifies Uryu as a Quincy. Yumichika's obsession with vanity is amplified as Ganju relentlessly tries to conquer him in battle. In his search to find Ganju, Ichigo finds himself chased by a new slew of soul reapers as he makes his way through the maze of walls. Source: crunchyroll

Première diffusion : 19 avril 2005

S1 E29 • Percée ! Encerclé par le filet des Shinigamis

Uryu's days of training pay off as he is able to protect Orihime and himself from Jirobo and his zanpaku-to, known as Tsunzaki Garasu. Ganju and Ichigo finally run into each other, but each brings with them a trail of angry Soul Reapers. Their attempt to hold the weak and unappreciated Hanataro hostage fails when they learn that he is a member of the weakest squad. Meanwhile, Captain Kurotsuchi questions Ikkaku about the intruding Ryoka with no success. However, when Captain Zaraki arrives, Ikkaku's tongue begins to loosen. Source: crunchyroll

Première diffusion : 26 avril 2005

S1 E30 • Le combat de Renji

Hanataro leads Ichigo and Ganju toward the Repentance Cell where Rukia is being imprisoned using an underground network of sewage system passageways. As Hanataro guides them, he recounts the stories that Rukia had told him about her time in the world of the living with Ichigo. Upon their arrival just outside the White Tower, Renji Abarai appears and challenges Ichigo to a fight to the finish. Uryu and Orihime, still separated from Ichigo and Ganju, sense Ichigo's rising Spirit Energy as he prepares for battle against the powerful Lieutenant. Source: crunchyroll

Première diffusion : 3 mai 2005

S1 E31 • Résolu à tuer

As Renji and Ichigo engage in battle, Ichigo remembers his days of intensive training under Urahara prior to entering the Seireitei. Ichigo is forced to face and overcome his biggest fears as he proves that he has indeed developed into a opponent strong enough to face Renji. Source: crunchyroll

Première diffusion : 10 mai 2005

S1 E32 • Une étoile et un chien perdu

Renji faces defeat, and in his last living moments, recalls his youth, struggling as a poor street kid with Rukia in "Hanging Dog" aka the Seventy-Eighth District of South Rukongai. He describes how they both came to move to the Seireitei to become Soul Reapers, and Rukia's adoption into the noble Kuchiki family. As Renji struggles to atone for the sins of his life, he blames himself for Rukia's forthcoming execution. In his final breaths, Renji asks Ichigo to promise to save Rukia. Source: crunchyroll

Première diffusion : 17 mai 2005

S1 E33 • Miracle ! Le mystérieux nouveau héros

Back in the world of the living, Karin and Yuzu find themselves entrusted with a mysterious cat that falls from the sky which draws the attention of a number of deadly Hollows. Along with Jinta and Ururu, they are recruited by television personality Don Kanonji to learn how to fight bad spirits and protect their town. Although they are skeptical about working under Don Kanonji's leadership, they are excited about becoming television stars, known as "Karakura Superheroes." Source: crunchyroll

Première diffusion : 24 mai 2005

S1 E34 • Tragédie de l'aube

After word spreads of Renji's defeat, an all-out war is declared on the Ryoka, allowing all Captains of the Seiretei permission to carry and release their zanpaku-tos. However, Momo Hinamori becomes increasingly suspicious about the changes taking place around her. In the underground sewage tunnels of the Seireitei, Hanataro continues to treat Ichigo's wounds inflicted during his battle with Renji. Source: crunchyroll

Première diffusion : 31 mai 2005

S1 E35 • Meurtre d'Aizen ! L'obscurité qui approche

When Captain Aizen is discovered slain and hung, Hinamori quickly suspects Ichimaru. In a bout of revenge, Hinamori tries to attack Ichimaru, but is stopped first by Lieutenant Kira and then by Toshiro Hitsugaya, the captain of Squad 10. Ichigo and Ganju continue to receive healing treatments from Hanatoro until they are well enough to continue their journey to the White Tower. Meanwhile, Chad learns the whereabouts of Rukia and the White Tower and makes his own way toward the Senzaikyu, unaware that he has been detected by Lieutenant Ise and Captain Kyoraku. Source: crunchyroll

Première diffusion : 7 juin 2005

S1 E36 • Zaraki Kenpachi approche !

As Ichigo, Ganju, and Hanataro make their way to the top of the Senzaikyu staircase, they sense an unprecedented, vast amount of unrecognizable spirit energy. The source of this spirit energy reveals itself as Kenpachi Zaraki, the captain of Squad 11, who Ichigo had been earlier warned of during his battle with Ikkaku Madarame. Source: crunchyroll

Première diffusion : 14 juin 2005

S1 E37 • La raison du Poing

Chad's journey to the Senzaikyu is interrupted by the Captain of Squad 8, Shunsui Kyouraka. Kyouraka's laid-back mentality and attempt to convince Chad to retreat irks Chad and tries his patience. Chad realizes that time is of the essence and that he must proceed to meet the rest of the Ryoka. As Chad starts to battle, he has flashbacks to the world of the living where he is reminded of his promise to Ichigo. Source: crunchyroll

Première diffusion : 21 juin 2005

S1 E38 • Désespoir ! Zangetsu brisé

Chad continues to persevere against Captain Kyouraka. Ichigo, still battling Captain Zaraki at the Senzaikyu, senses a loss of Chad's Spirit Energy and fears for the worst. Ichigo grows angrier and more determined as his sense of responsibility for the rest of the Ryoka increases, leading him to stand up to Zaraki in battle... Source: crunchyroll

Première diffusion : 28 juin 2005

S1 E39 • L'homme de l'immortalité

After being attacked by Captain Zaraki's sword, while lying weak on the ground, Ichigo is greeted by a metaphysical version of his zanpaku-to, Zangetsu. Zangetsu takes Ichigo to develop his understanding about the nature of his zanpaku-to. When Ichigo calls a surprised Captain Zaraki into battle again, he has a renewed confidence in the strength of his fight. Source: crunchyroll

Première diffusion : 5 juillet 2005

S1 E40 • Le Shinigami que Ganju a rencontré

Ichigo and Captain Zaraki lie motionless on the ground after their battle. Zaraki admits defeat and remains alive just long enough to recount his meeting with Yachiru. Yoruichi finds Ichigo and takes him away for treatment. Ganju and Hanataro continue toward the White Tower to save Rukia. When they arrive in Rukia's holding cell, Ganju realizes that Rukia is not who he expected her to be... Source: crunchyroll

Première diffusion : 12 juillet 2005

S1 E41 • Réunion, Ichigo et Rukia

Yoruichi's true form is revealed, much to Ichigo's surprise. Ichigo finds a mysterious mask that he remembered Hanatoro throwing into an underground tunnel. Sensing great Spirit Energy near the Repentance Cell, Ichigo defies Yoruichi's orders and flees to assist Ganju and Hanatoro. Captain Kuchiki and Captain Ukitake are both surprised by Ichigo's Captain-like level of Spirit Energy. Rukia is upset with Ichigo for coming to the Soul Society, but it does not sway Ichigo's determination to save her... Source: crunchyroll

Première diffusion : 19 juillet 2005

S1 E42 • Yoruichi, maître de la vitesse, danse !

Yoruichi appears as Ichigo prepares to face Squad captains Kuchiki and Ukitake. In order to save Ichigo from a fool's battle, Yoruichi pounds an anesthetic into Ichigo, rendering him unconscious. Yoruichi's flash steps prevent the two of them from being struck by Kuchiki, and she promises to return in three days when Ichigo will be stronger. Meanwhile, Orihime decides that she and Uryu should disguise themselves as Soul Reapers to reach Rukia's cell. Source: crunchyroll

Première diffusion : 26 juillet 2005

S1 E43 • Le méprisable Shinigami

Orihime and Uryu, dressed as Soul Reapers, are met by members of Squad 12 who offer to help them, but Uryu quickly realizes that it is a trap. Squad 12's Captain Kurotsuchi presents himself to Orihime and Uryu, criticizing Uryu as a Quincy who has no chance of winning this fight. Uryu orders one of the remaining members of Squad 11 in the area to take Orihime and run away, acknowledging the fact that Kurotusuchi is more interested in her than a mere Quincy. As their fight progresses, Kurotsuchi's actions and words become increasingly more provocative and infuriating to Uryu. Source: crunchyroll

Première diffusion : 2 août 2005

S1 E44 • Ishida, les limites du pouvoir !

Uryu has taken it upon himself to avenge the humiliation of Soken Ishida, his Quincy master and grandfather, by continuing to relentlessly battle Captain Kurotsuchi. Uryu draws upon all of the lessons he has learned, and powers he has skillfully obtained, leading Kurotsuchi to decide that rather than kill Uryu, he wishes to capture him so as to study his distinctive powers. Source: crunchyroll

Première diffusion : 9 août 2005

S1 E45 • Surpasser les limites

Yoruichi trains Ichigo, educating him about the potential to transcribe a zanpaku-to's main form and materialize it. He is moving toward bankai training from the shikai training of dialogue and harmonization, and to do so he must face and conquer difficult challenges set forth by Zangetsu. Uryu, Ganju, and Chad are reunited in a shared prison cell, where they wonder why their wounds have been treated and they haven't been killed. Orihime has also been captured and kept alive, although she is in a different holding location. Source: crunchyroll

Première diffusion : 16 août 2005

S1 E46 • Les archives authentiques ! L'école des Shinigami

Momo recalls her training at the Soul Reaper Academy, where she recounts meeting and being a member of a group field training session with Izuru Kira and Renji Abarai where they must venture to the World of the Living and participate in a training exercise against Dummy Hollows. It is also at the Soul Reaper Academy where she first meets Captain Aizen, where he compliments her as a outstanding student among her classmates. Source: crunchyroll

Première diffusion : 23 août 2005

S1 E47 • Les vengeurs

Momo, Renji and Kira have all escaped from their cells. Momo, having read the letter that Captain Aizen left for her, believes that she understands the true reason behind Rukia and that she has identified Aizen's killer. However, when faced with the presumed culprit, Momo weakens with confusion and the possibility of a faked letter becomes increasingly evident. Meanwhile, Ichigo completes Day 1 of his training under Yoruichi, and uncovers some interesting background information about Kisuke Urahara aka Mr. Hat and Clogs. Source: crunchyroll

Première diffusion : 30 août 2005

S1 E48 • Hitsugaya, hurle !

Rukia's execution date is advanced to a final time on the following day. Toshiro wonders if the acquisition of the Sokyoku is actually the intent of Ichimaru. Renji Abarai joins Yoruichi and Ichigo on the same training ground, with the similar goal of attaining bankai. Renji brings with him news of the twenty-nine hour countdown to Rukia's execution. In her holding cell, Rukia has a revealing dream that she understands as preparation of her strength and comprehension of the next day's events. Source: crunchyroll

Première diffusion : 6 septembre 2005

S1 E49 • Le cauchemar de Rukia

Within Rukia's dream, she recalls the past which she spent training under Lieutenant Kaien and Captain Ukitake. The young Rukia admires the Lieutenant very much, and has a difficult time acknowledging what she must do after his body is taken over by a Hollow, set to attack the rest of her Squad members. Source: crunchyroll

Première diffusion : 13 septembre 2005

S1 E50 • L'éveil du lion

In the world of the living, Don Kanonji searches for a way to save his television show, as its ratings continue to plummet. He discovers Kon- the mod-spirit trapped inside the body of a stuffed animal- and decides to make Kon the mascot of his show. After naming Kon, "Karakura King", he is able to attract Yuzu, Jinta, and Ururu back to his cause, and they become Karakura Pink, Yellow, and Red: superheroes of Don Kanonji's television show. Source: crunchyroll

Première diffusion : 20 septembre 2005