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The Best Episodes Written By Kenta Shimoyama

Every TV Episode Written by Kenta Shimoyama Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 293 - Hitsugaya, Enraged! Blade of Hatred!
    8.7/10(9 votes)

    S1:E293

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

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Kenta Shimoyama

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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 272 - Ichigo vs. Ulquiorra, Conclusion!
    8.5/10(8 votes)

    S1:E272

    Ichigo Kurosaki and Ulquiorra Cifer conclude their battle.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Kenta Shimoyama

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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 361 - A New Appearance! The Gotei 13, Arrives!
    8.4/10(9 votes)

    S1:E361

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

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Kenta Shimoyama

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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 341 - Invading Army Arc, Final Conclusion!
    8.2/10(4 votes)

    S1:E341

    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.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Kenta Shimoyama

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  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 328 - Defeat Kageroza! Shinigami, All-Out War!
    8.0/10(4 votes)

    S1:E328

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

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Kenta Shimoyama

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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 340 - Reigai vs. Original, The Fierce Fighting for Gambled Pride!
    8.0/10(4 votes)

    S1:E340

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

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Kenta Shimoyama

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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 291 - Desperate Struggle with Aizen! Hirako, Shikai!
    7.9/10(9 votes)

    S1:E291

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

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Kenta Shimoyama

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  8. undefined Season 1 Episode 351 - Fullbring, The Detested Power!
    7.8/10(6 votes)

    S1:E351

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

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Kenta Shimoyama

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  9. undefined Season 1 Episode 325 - For the Sake of the Believers! Byakuya vs. Hitsugaya!
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    S1:E325

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

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    Writer:Kenta Shimoyama

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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 329 - The Forbidden Research...Nozomi's Hidden Secret!
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    S1:E329

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

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Kenta Shimoyama

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  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 254 - Byakuya and Renji, the 6th Division Returns
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    S1:E254

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

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Kenta Shimoyama

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 301 - Ichigo Loses His Fighting Spirit!? Gin's Expectation!
    7.8/10(8 votes)

    S1:E301

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

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Kenta Shimoyama

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  13. undefined Season 1 Episode 192 - Nel's Secret, A Busty Beauty Joins the Battle!?
    7.7/10(9 votes)

    S1:E192

    Nel Tu transforms back into her original Espada form.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Kenta Shimoyama

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  14. undefined Season 1 Episode 269 - Ichigo and Uryū, Bonded Back to Back
    7.6/10(8 votes)

    S1:E269

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

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Kenta Shimoyama

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  15. undefined Season 1 Episode 260 - Conclusion!? Hisagi vs. Kazeshini
    7.6/10(5 votes)

    S1:E260

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

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Kenta Shimoyama

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  16. undefined Season 1 Episode 264 - Battle of the Females? Katen Kyōkotsu vs. Nanao!
    7.6/10(5 votes)

    S1:E264

    8th Division Lieutenant Nanao Ise tries to relate to the violet-haired girl while they battle a Tōjū.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Kenta Shimoyama

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  17. undefined Season 1 Episode 357 - Tsukishima's Ability, the Danger is Drawing Near!
    7.6/10(7 votes)

    S1:E357

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

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Kenta Shimoyama

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  18. undefined Season 1 Episode 275 - The Approaching Breath of Death, the King Who Rules Over Death!
    7.5/10(8 votes)

    S1:E275

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

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Kenta Shimoyama

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  19. undefined Season 1 Episode 330 - I Want to Live...! Nozomi's Zanpakutō
    7.5/10(4 votes)

    S1:E330

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

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Kenta Shimoyama

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  20. undefined Season 1 Episode 335 - Hiding in the Dangai? Another Ichigo?!
    7.5/10(4 votes)

    S1:E335

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

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Kenta Shimoyama

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  21. undefined Season 1 Episode 336 - Pursue Kageroza! Technological Development Department, Infiltration!
    7.5/10(4 votes)

    S1:E336

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

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Kenta Shimoyama

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  22. undefined Season 1 Episode 356 - Friend or Foe!? Ginjō's True Intentions!
    7.4/10(9 votes)

    S1:E356

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

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Kenta Shimoyama

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  23. undefined Season 1 Episode 215 - Defend Karakura Town! Entire Appearance of the Shinigami
    7.4/10(8 votes)

    S1:E215

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

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Kenta Shimoyama

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  24. undefined Season 1 Episode 225 - Vice-Captains Annihilated! The Terrifying Demonic Beast
    7.4/10(8 votes)

    S1:E225

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

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Kenta Shimoyama

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  25. undefined Season 1 Episode 267 - Connected Hearts! The Left Fist of Certain Death
    7.4/10(8 votes)

    S1:E267

    Ichigo Kurosaki struggles against Ulquiorra Cifer as Renji Abarai and Yasutora Sado fight Battikaroa.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Kenta Shimoyama

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Kenta Shimoyama Ratings Summary

"Hitsugaya, Enraged! Blade of Hatred!" is the best rated episode written by Kenta Shimoyama. It scored 8.667/10 based on 9 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 10/19/2010 and is rated 0.2 points higher than their second-best episode, "Ichigo vs. Ulquiorra, Conclusion!".