The Best Episodes Written By Kenta Shimoyama

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   9.0/10(2 votes)

   #1 - Invading Army Arc, Final Conclusion!

   S1:E3419/27/2011

   As the captains and lieutenants fight against the Reigai, Ichigo Kurosaki uses his restored powers to fight the fused form of Kagerōza Inaba and Nozomi Kujō.

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   8.7/10(7 votes)

   #2 - Hitsugaya, Enraged! Blade of Hatred!

   S1:E29310/19/2010

   The Shinigami and Visored, attacking Sōsuke Aizen, are unable to defeat the treacherous captain.

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   8.5/10(6 votes)

   #3 - Ichigo vs. Ulquiorra, Conclusion!

   S1:E2725/25/2010

   Ichigo Kurosaki and Ulquiorra Cifer conclude their battle.

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   8.5/10(2 votes)

   #4 - Defeat Kageroza! Shinigami, All-Out War!

   S1:E3286/28/2011

   The real members of the Gotei 13 arrive at Kagerōza Inaba's lair to challenge him.

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   8.5/10(2 votes)

   #5 - Reigai vs. Original, The Fierce Fighting for Gambled Pride!

   S1:E3409/20/2011

   As the merged Inaba Nozomi Kujō is confronted, the captains and lieutenants battle the Reigai.

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   8.0/10(2 votes)

   #6 - Byakuya and Renji, the 6th Division Returns

   S1:E2541/19/2010

   The Shinigami and their Zanpakutō Spirits try to deal with the Gillians.

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   8.0/10(2 votes)

   #7 - For the Sake of the Believers! Byakuya vs. Hitsugaya!

   S1:E3256/7/2011

   As Captain-Commander Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto fights the Reigai, Captain Byakuya Kuchiki encounters a Reigai of Captain Tōshirō Hitsugaya.

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   8.0/10(2 votes)

   #8 - The Forbidden Research...Nozomi's Hidden Secret!

   S1:E3297/5/2011

   Kagerōza Inaba struggles to recover from Captain Mayuri Kurotsuchi's attack, while his motives and Nozomi Kujō's identity are revealed.

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   8.0/10(6 votes)

   #9 - A New Appearance! The Gotei 13, Arrives!

   S1:E3612/21/2012

   Stripped of his Fullbring, the powerless Ichigo Kurosaki is stabbed by Rukia Kuchiki and has his Shinigami powers returned to him.

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    7.7/10(7 votes)

    #10 - Desperate Struggle with Aizen! Hirako, Shikai!

    S1:E29110/5/2010

    As Captain Sajin Komamura continues his battle with Kaname Tōsen, Shinji Hirako releases his Zanpakutō against Sōsuke Aizen.

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    7.5/10(6 votes)

    #11 - 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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    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #12 - I Want to Live...! Nozomi's Zanpakutō

    S1:E3307/12/2011

    As the remaining members of the Gotei 13 try to recover, Nozomi Kujō decides she wants to help the others.

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    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #13 - Hiding in the Dangai? Another Ichigo?!

    S1:E3358/16/2011

    After being brought back to the Urahara Shop by Kisuke Urahara, Ichigo Kurosaki heads into the Dangai to retrieve his Reishi.

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    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #14 - Pursue Kageroza! Technological Development Department, Infiltration!

    S1:E3368/23/2011

    Ichigo Kurosaki, Kon, and Kisuke Urahara infiltrate Soul Society as Inaba begins to fuse with Nozomi Kujō.

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    7.5/10(4 votes)

    #15 - Fullbring, The Detested Power!

    S1:E35112/6/2011

    Ichigo Kurosaki continues his training with Xcution, as they struggle to convince Jackie Tristan to help.

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    7.4/10(7 votes)

    #16 - Nel's Secret, A Busty Beauty Joins the Battle!?

    S1:E19210/28/2008

    Nel Tu transforms back into her original Espada form.

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    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #17 - Conclusion!? Hisagi vs. Kazeshini

    S1:E2603/2/2010

    Kazeshini has a change of heart when he is forced to look after a baby.

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    7.3/10(6 votes)

    #18 - Ichigo and Uryū, Bonded Back to Back

    S1:E2695/4/2010

    As Uryū Ishida deals with Yammy Llargo, Ulquiorra Cifer shows Ichigo Kurosaki his Resurrección.

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    7.2/10(6 votes)

    #19 - Defend Karakura Town! Entire Appearance of the Shinigami

    S1:E2154/14/2009

    As the Gotei 13 prepare to face off against the top three Espada, Ichigo Kurosaki confronts Ulquiorra Cifer.

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    7.2/10(4 votes)

    #20 - That Man, for the Sake of the Kuchiki

    S1:E25012/15/2009

    Kōga Kuchiki's past is revealed.

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21. 

    7.2/10(6 votes)

    #21 - The Approaching Breath of Death, the King Who Rules Over Death!

    S1:E2756/15/2010

    Captain Suì-Fēng and Lieutenant Marechiyo Ōmaeda struggle against Baraggan Louisenbairn.

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    7.2/10(5 votes)

    #22 - Tsukishima's Ability, the Danger is Drawing Near!

    S1:E3571/24/2012

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

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    7.1/10(7 votes)

    #23 - Friend or Foe!? Ginjō's True Intentions!

    S1:E3561/17/2012

    Ichigo Kurosaki continues his training with Kūgo Ginjō, resulting in him completing his Fullbring.

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    7.0/10(6 votes)

    #24 - Vice-Captains Annihilated! The Terrifying Demonic Beast

    S1:E2256/23/2009

    Ayon overpowers the lieutenants, greatly injuring them, but Captain-Commander Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto appears to fight the beast.

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    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #25 - Stray Snake, Tortured Monkey

    S1:E2582/16/2010

    6th Division Lieutenant Renji Abarai and his Zanpakutō Spirit, Zabimaru, must defeat a Tōjū, but Hebi wants freedom.

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