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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 2 Episode 45 - DEFEND YOU
    9.1/10(15 votes)

    #1 - DEFEND YOU

    S2:E45

    Confronting Yhwach, Ichigo awakens the power of the Hollow deep within, becoming Demi-Hollowfied.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Masaki Hiramatsu

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  2. undefined Season 2 Episode 7 - Born in the Dark
    8.4/10(23 votes)

    #2 - Born in the Dark

    S2:E7

    Shigekuni Genryusai Yamamoto learns that the Yhwach he defeated was an impostor. The real Yhwach then reveals himself and easily kills Genryusai, sending a wave of shock and devastation across the Soul Reapers.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Masaki Hiramatsu

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  3. undefined Season 2 Episode 6 - The Fire
    8.3/10(27 votes)

    #3 - The Fire

    S2:E6

    Shigekuni Genryusai Yamamoto confronts Yhwach for the first time in a thousand years. As Yhwach finally draws his sword against Genryusai, the Soul Reapers notice an abnormal change taking place across the Seireitei.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Masaki Hiramatsu

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  4. undefined Season 2 Episode 12 - Everything but the Rain: June Truth
    8.2/10(19 votes)

    #4 - Everything but the Rain: June Truth

    S2:E12

    Squad 10 Captain Isshin Shiba of the Thirteen Court Guard Squads decides to not report his encounter with the Quincy named Masaki Kurosaki in the World of the Living to the Head Captain.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Masaki Hiramatsu

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  5. undefined Season 2 Episode 5 - Wrath as a Lightning
    8.1/10(21 votes)

    #5 - Wrath as a Lightning

    S2:E5

    Quilge Opie uses his power to imprison Ichigo inside the Garganta. As he tries to break free, Ichigo begins to hear, through his Soul Phone, the screams of the Soul Reapers falling to the enemy's onslaught.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Masaki Hiramatsu

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  6. undefined Season 2 Episode 13 - The Blade Is Me
    8.1/10(19 votes)

    #6 - The Blade Is Me

    S2:E13

    Ichigo learns that he is the child born of a Soul Reaper and a Quincy. Finally understanding the truth behind his heritage, Ichigo decides to return to Hoohden with a renewed resolve to finish what he has started.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Masaki Hiramatsu

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  7. undefined Season 2 Episode 20 - I AM THE EDGE
    8.0/10(17 votes)

    #7 - I AM THE EDGE

    S2:E20

    Isane and Yachiru are attacked by Gwenael.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Masaki Hiramatsu

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  8. undefined Season 2 Episode 35 - DON'T CHASE A SHADOW
    7.9/10(12 votes)

    #8 - DON'T CHASE A SHADOW

    S2:E35

    The change in Mayuri's Spiritual Pressure is also felt elsewhere by Urahara and Kyoraku.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Masaki Hiramatsu

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  9. undefined Season 2 Episode 31 - AGAINST THE JUDGEMENT
    7.7/10(13 votes)

    #9 - AGAINST THE JUDGEMENT

    S2:E31

    Yhwach is overflowing with power from having absorbed the Soul King.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Masaki Hiramatsu

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  10. undefined Season 2 Episode 25 - THE MASTER
    7.7/10(16 votes)

    #10 - THE MASTER

    S2:E25

    Yhwach confronts Hyosube, who is protecting the real Royal Palace.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Masaki Hiramatsu

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  11. undefined Season 2 Episode 24 - TOO EARLY TO WIN TOO LATE TO KNOW
    7.6/10(16 votes)

    #11 - TOO EARLY TO WIN TOO LATE TO KNOW

    S2:E24

    Yhwach finally enters the Royal Palace.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Masaki Hiramatsu

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  12. undefined Season 2 Episode 10 - The Battle
    7.6/10(18 votes)

    #12 - The Battle

    S2:E10

    Kenpachi Zaraki removes his eye patch to fight Retsu Unohana, a.k.a. Yachiru Unohana, “The First Kenpachi.” Meanwhile, Ichigo and Renji head to Hoohden to meet Oh-Etsu Nimaiya, the man who is said to have created the Zanpakuto.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Masaki Hiramatsu

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  13. undefined Season 2 Episode 19 - THE WHITE HAZE
    7.6/10(17 votes)

    #13 - THE WHITE HAZE

    S2:E19

    A fearless Rukia takes on Äs Nödt.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Masaki Hiramatsu

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  14. undefined Season 2 Episode 28 - KILL THE KING
    7.5/10(15 votes)

    #14 - KILL THE KING

    S2:E28

    Ichigo and his friends hurry to the Reio Greater Palace to stop Yhwach.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Masaki Hiramatsu

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  15. undefined Season 2 Episode 9 - The Drop
    7.5/10(17 votes)

    #15 - The Drop

    S2:E9

    Squad Zero brings Ichigo back to the Royal Palace to prepare for the coming battle. Meanwhile, Kyoraku is appointed as the new Head Captain to lead the Thirteen Court Guard Squads.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Masaki Hiramatsu

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  16. undefined Season 2 Episode 11 - Everything but the Rain
    7.5/10(17 votes)

    #16 - Everything but the Rain

    S2:E11

    Ichigo is kicked out of the Royal Palace by Oh-etsu Nimaiya for failing his test. When Ichigo next opens his eyes, he finds himself standing in front of his house in the World of the Living.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Masaki Hiramatsu

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  17. undefined Season 2 Episode 21 - THE HEADLESS STAR
    7.5/10(16 votes)

    #17 - THE HEADLESS STAR

    S2:E21

    Candice, Meninas, Giselle, and Liltotto try to take down Kenpachi.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Masaki Hiramatsu

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  18. undefined Season 2 Episode 27 - A
    7.5/10(16 votes)

    #18 - A

    S2:E27

    The battle between Squad Zero and Yhwach's Royal Guards for the Soul King rages on.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Masaki Hiramatsu

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  19. undefined Season 2 Episode 29 - THE DARK ARM
    7.5/10(14 votes)

    #19 - THE DARK ARM

    S2:E29

    Ichigo tries to remove the impaled sword from the Soul King and save his life.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Masaki Hiramatsu

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  20. undefined Season 2 Episode 33 - GATE OF THE SUN
    7.5/10(11 votes)

    #20 - GATE OF THE SUN

    S2:E33

    Yhwach builds his new castle, Wahr Welt.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Masaki Hiramatsu

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  21. undefined Season 2 Episode 26 - BLACK
    7.4/10(26 votes)

    #21 - BLACK

    S2:E26

    Yhwach performs Auswählen to bestow power to his fallen Royal Guards.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Masaki Hiramatsu

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  22. undefined Season 2 Episode 17 - HEART OF WOLF
    7.4/10(16 votes)

    #22 - HEART OF WOLF

    S2:E17

    The Stern Ritters drive the Soul Reapers deeper into a corner.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Masaki Hiramatsu

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  23. undefined Season 2 Episode 36 - BABY, HOLD YOUR HAND 2 [NEVER ENDING MY DREAM]
    7.4/10(11 votes)

    #23 - BABY, HOLD YOUR HAND 2 [NEVER ENDING MY DREAM]

    S2:E36

    Nemu ignores Mayuri's orders by intervening in his battle against Pernida.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Masaki Hiramatsu

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  24. undefined Season 2 Episode 34 - BABY, HOLD YOUR HAND
    7.4/10(11 votes)

    #24 - BABY, HOLD YOUR HAND

    S2:E34

    Kenpachi and Mayuri's group advance through Vier Ast.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Masaki Hiramatsu

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  25. undefined Season 2 Episode 18 - RAGES AT RINGSIDE
    7.3/10(16 votes)

    #25 - RAGES AT RINGSIDE

    S2:E18

    Kensei Muguruma joins the battle against Masculine.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Masaki Hiramatsu

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Masaki Hiramatsu Ratings Summary

"DEFEND YOU" is the best rated episode written by Masaki Hiramatsu. It scored 9.067/10 based on 15 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 8/22/2026 and is rated 0.7 points higher than their second-best episode, "Born in the Dark".