The Best Episodes Directed By Akane Inoue

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.2/10(9 votes)

   #1 - All Out War! Aizen vs. Shinigami

   S1:E29210/12/2010

   The Shinigami and Visored vow to protect Ichigo Kurosaki and defeat Sōsuke Aizen.

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   8.2/10(9 votes)

   #2 - Emergency Situation! Aizen, New Evolution!

   S1:E3072/1/2011

   As the Humans run away, Gin Ichimaru betrays Sōsuke Aizen.

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   8.0/10(9 votes)

   #3 - Karakura Town Gathers! Aizen Versus the Soul Reapers

   S1:E2031/20/2009

   Sōsuke Aizen reveals his plans and heads to Karakura Town.

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   7.8/10(10 votes)

   #4 - House of Tragedy

   S1:E75/19/2004

   Tenma and Nina return to the Fortners’ residence to find Mauler and Nina’s parents dead. Two detectives arrive to take them to the station for questioning, but certain things don't look right.

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   7.8/10(9 votes)

   #5 - Petra and Schumann

   S1:E136/30/2004

   In a small village, Dr. Schumann worries over the health of his sick but stubborn old friend, Petra.

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   7.8/10(8 votes)

   #6 - The Nightmare Returns... Revival of the Espada

   S1:E2787/6/2010

   The Espada are shown to still be alive, Sōsuke Aizen, Gin Ichimaru, and Kaname Tōsen are freed, and the Visored arrive on the battlefield.

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   7.8/10(8 votes)

   #7 - Ichigo Loses His Fighting Spirit!? Gin's Expectation!

   S1:E30112/14/2010

   As his transformation progresses, Sōsuke Aizen proves more and more resilient. Ichigo Kurosaki's strength fails to defeat Gin Ichimaru.

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   7.8/10(4 votes)

   #8 - For the Sake of Fighting! The Awakened Nozomi!

   S1:E3317/19/2011

   Nozomi Kujō trains with Ichigo Kurosaki and the others while the Reigai assault the Human World once again.

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   7.8/10(4 votes)

   #9 - Kon's Thoughts, Nozomi's Thoughts

   S1:E3389/6/2011

   Urahara Kisuke and Kon find Ouko Yushima, the man behind Kageroza’s invasion. Finding traces of Kageroza’s blood nearby, the two follow the trail.

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    7.4/10(5 votes)

    #10 - Clash! Rukia vs. Rukia!

    S1:E3225/17/2011

    As the Reigai continue their attack, Nozomi Kujō wanders around Karakura in search of something.

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    7.0/10(6 votes)

    #11 - Ichigo vs. Ulquiorra, Resume

    S1:E2664/13/2010

    Prior events are recalled.

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    7.0/10(5 votes)

    #12 - Yachiru's Friend! The Shinigami of Justice Appears!

    S1:E3153/29/2011

    Lieutenant Yachiru Kusajishi encounters her old Shinigami friend and catches up with him.

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