The Best Episodes Written By Kenta Shimoyama

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   10.0/10(1 votes)

   #1 - 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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   9.0/10(2 votes)

   #2 - 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)

   #3 - 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)

   #4 - 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)

   #5 - 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)

   #6 - 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)

   #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(3 votes)

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

    S1:E25012/15/2009

    Kōga Kuchiki's past is revealed.

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    7.7/10(7 votes)

    #11 - 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)

    #12 - 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)

    #13 - 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)

    #14 - 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)

    #15 - 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)

    #16 - 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)

    #17 - 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)

    #18 - Deceived Shinigami! The World Collapse Crisis

    S1:E24711/24/2009

    As Yoruichi Shihōin, 8th Division Captain Shunsui Kyōraku, 11th Division Captain Jūshirō Ukitake, and 11th Division Captain Kenpachi Zaraki continue to fight against the Zanpakutō Spirits, Ichigo Kurosaki frees Captain-Commander Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto, only to learn this was all part of Muramasa's plan.

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    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #19 - 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)

    #20 - 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)

    #21 - 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(6 votes)

    #22 - 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)

    #23 - 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)

    #24 - 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)

    #25 - 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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