A notable increase has recently been observed within the Soul Society: the rate at which Hollows are being vanquished has spiked unexpectedly.

Arrancar Nel Tu and Pesche Guatiche sought out Ichigo, pleading for his assistance in a matter of grave import: Hueco Mundo was under assault by an unidentified foe. Unable to disregard such a crisis, Ichigo and his companions resolved to j…

Ichigo and his companions arrive in Hueco Mundo, their destination set on confronting Quilge Opie. There, they discover a new and formidable threat: the Quincies.

The Wandenreich marshaled its most formidable warriors, the Sternritter, for the purpose of utterly destroying the Soul Society. Employing colossal pillars of Reishi ablaze with fire as a diversion, the Sternritter slipped effortlessly into…

Quilge Opie wielded his authority to trap Ichigo within the Garganta. As he struggled against the confines, Ichigo began to hear, carried on his Soul Phone, the cries of the Soul Reapers as they fell before the enemy’s overwhelming attack.

After a millennium of waiting, Shigekuni Genryusai Yamamoto faced Yhwach. The moment Yhwach drew his blade, a ripple spread through the Seireitei, an unsettling shift felt by every Soul Reaper within its walls.

The truth struck Shigekuni Genryusai Yamamoto with brutal force: the Yhwach he had vanquished was a fabrication. Then, the true Yhwach revealed himself, and with effortless power, extinguished Yamamoto's life. The news reverberated through …

Across the sprawling districts of Seireitei, a concerted effort is underway to locate and aid those who endured the recent assault by the Stern Ritter. Separately, Ichigo seeks an audience with Mayuri Kurotsuchi, hoping to have his shattere…

Squad Zero summons Ichigo back to the Royal Palace, a necessary step in preparing for the impending conflict. Simultaneously, Kyoraku receives a significant promotion, appointed as the new Captain-Commander, tasked with leading the Thirteen…

Kenpachi Zaraki draws back his eye patch, preparing to face Retsu Unohana, also known as Yachiru Unohana, the first Kenpachi. Elsewhere, Ichigo and Renji make their way to Hoohden, seeking out Oh-Etsu Nimaiya, the legendary smith said to ha…

For failing his examination, Ichigo is banished from the Royal Palace by Oh-etsu Nimaiya. When Ichigo awakens, he discovers himself standing before his home in the World of the Living.

Captain Isshin Shiba of the Eleventh Division, one of the Thirteen Court Guard Squads, made the deliberate choice to withhold his recent encounter with the Quincy, Masaki Kurosaki, from the attention of the Captain-Commander. He would not r…

The revelation of his parentage – a child born of Soul Reaper and Quincy – settled upon Ichigo, a profound understanding of his lineage finally taking root. With this truth illuminating his path, he resolved to return to Hueco Mundo, his pu…

Ichigo stood poised to depart the Royal Palace, his return to the Seireitei imminent. But Hyosube intercepted him, a grim certainty in his voice. He asserted that Ichigo, in his current state, was simply not capable of defeating Yhwach.

Yhwach initiates his scheme for global annihilation, a countdown of nine days begun.

A call came through to Mayuri; it was from Urahara, who had remained in Hueco Mundo.

The Stern Ritters relentlessly press the Soul Reapers back, cornering them.

Kensei Muguruma enters the fray against Masculine.

Rukia, undeterred by danger, confronts Äs Nödt.

Gwenael assailed Isane and Yachiru.

Candice, Meninas, Giselle, and Liltotto resolved to confront Kenpachi.

Upon discovering that Yhwach's true aim resided within the Royal Palace, Ichigo made a desperate attempt to halt him.

Together, Ikkaku, Yumichika, and the Arrancars fought back against Giselle's undead horde.

At last, Yhwach stepped within the Royal Palace.

Yhwach stood before Hyosube, the latter a solitary figure guarding the true Royal Palace.

Yhwach enacts Auswählen, granting power to the souls of his fallen Royal Guards.

The conflict between Squad Zero and Yhwach's Royal Guards continues, a fierce struggle for dominion over the Soul King.

Driven by urgency, Ichigo and his companions hastened toward the Reio Greater Palace, their destination the formidable Yhwach.

Ichigo struggles with the sword lodged in the Soul King's body, desperately attempting to free him and save his life.

With the Soul King fallen, Ukitake steps forward, unleashing the potent power of his Mimihagi.

Having absorbed the Soul King, Yhwach is now brimming with power.

The Soul Reapers gathered, reforming their ranks in preparation for a counterstrike against the Quincies.

Yhwach raises his new fortress, Wahr Welt.

Kenpachi and Mayuri’s party pressed onward through Vier Ast.

Urahara and Kyoraku alike perceive the shift in Mayuri's Spiritual Pressure from a distance.

Disregarding Mayuri’s instructions, Nemu steps into the fray, interfering with his encounter against Pernida.

Lille continues its pursuit of Kyoraku, its purpose now focused on bringing him to justice.

Amidst the escalating conflict between the Soul Reapers and the Quincies, Haschwalt is unexpectedly face-to-face with Bazz-B within the ethereal realm of the Wahrwelt.

Kyoraku's efforts have opened a path for the Soul Reapers to reach the enemy's stronghold within Wahrwelt, but Gerard Valkyrie stands as an insurmountable obstacle, halting their advance.

Without warning, Haschwalt struck at Uryu, a swift, decisive blow meant to condemn him. The resulting burst of energy and cloud of smoke drew Ichigo to the location, where he found himself amidst the dissipating haze, and Uryu.

Ichigo, Orihime and Chad head out to defeat Yhwach while Yoruichi clashes with Nakk Le Vaar.

The battle between Nakk Le Vaar, Yoruichi and Urahara rages and Ichigo and Orihime confront Yhwach.

Ichigo and Orihime confront Yhwach in a battle that will shape the fate of the Three Worlds.

Gerard's ability remains unbroken, while Ichigo endures Yhwach's fierce assault.

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

The battle between Uryu and Haschwalth intensifies and nears its conclusion.

Ichigo's Bankai fails to reach Yhwach.

Ichigo, with his Bankai broken, and Zanpakuto shattered, sinks into the depths of despair.