Best Episodes
For as long as he can remember, Ichigo Kurosaki has been able to see ghosts. But when he meets Rukia, a Soul Reaper who battles evil spirits known as Hollows, he finds his life is changed forever. Now, with a newfound wealth of spiritual energy, Ichigo discovers his true calling: to protect the living and the dead from evil.
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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.
The episode was rated 7.77 from 231 votes.
Ichigo Kurosaki and Rukia Kuchiki meet Uryū Ishida, a Quincy.
The episode was rated 7.77 from 205 votes.
When a Hollowfied Sora Inoue attacks his younger sister, Ichigo Kurosaki and Rukia Kuchiki set out to save her.
The episode was rated 7.79 from 276 votes.
Ichigo Kurosaki begins his training with Kisuke Urahara to regain his Shinigami powers and save Rukia Kuchiki.
The episode was rated 7.79 from 190 votes.
Ichigo Kurosaki goes to his mother's grave with the rest of his family.
The episode was rated 7.81 from 226 votes.
Orihime Inoue gains a new power in order to protect Tatsuki Arisawa.
The episode was rated 7.82 from 208 votes.
As Ichigo Kurosaki begins his duel with Uryū Ishida, Yasutora Sado gains a new power.
The episode was rated 7.85 from 210 votes.
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.
The episode was rated 7.86 from 203 votes.
After completing their training, Ichigo Kurosaki and his friends depart to Soul Society to rescue Rukia Kuchiki.
The episode was rated 7.90 from 196 votes.
Ichigo Kurosaki battles against Grand Fisher.
The episode was rated 7.91 from 211 votes.
Rukia Kuchiki and Yasutora Sado team up to take on the Hollow Shrieker.
The episode was rated 7.91 from 241 votes.
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.
The episode was rated 7.92 from 391 votes.
Ichigo Kurosaki loses his Shinigami powers and Rukia Kuchiki is taken back to Soul Society.
The episode was rated 7.99 from 200 votes.
Ichigo Kurosaki and Uryū Ishida work together to defeat a Menos Grande.
The episode was rated 8.03 from 204 votes.
Kisuke Urahara helps Ichigo Kurosaki regain his Shinigami powers.
The episode was rated 8.09 from 192 votes.
