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Bleach Season 16 Episodes
Season 16 Episode Guide
24 Episodes 2011 - 2012
Episode 1
3rd Year High School Student! Dressed Up, and a New Chapter Begins!
Tue, Nov 1, 201124 mins
Seventeen months after losing his powers, Ichigo is living a normal high school life without being able to see ghosts anymore.
Episode 2
A Dispute in School?! Ichigo and Uryu, Fight Together!
Sat, May 10, 201424 mins
Ichigo gets contacted by a man named Kugo Ginjoo who wants information about a certain person close to Ichigo. Uryu pursues a stranger who appears to be interested in Ichigo.
Episode 3
Uryu Is Attacked! A Threat Draws Near the Friends!
Sat, May 17, 201423 mins
Ichigo and Orihime visit Uryu in the hospital. Ichigo then finds out that the mysterious attacker seems to be after others too.
Episode 4
The Man with the Fullbring Ability: Kugo Ginjo
Sat, May 31, 201424 mins
Unable to bear seeing his friends get attacked, Ichigo decides to call on Ginjo for some answers. At his hideout, "Xcution," Ginjo tells Ichigo of his goal to restore Ichigo's lost Soul Reaper powers, as well as demonstrating his own unique power, "Fullbring."
Episode 5
A Crisis Sneaking Up on the Kurosaki Family?! Ichigo's Confusion!
Sat, Jun 7, 201424 mins
Ginjo gives Ichigo a day to decide whether to regain his lost Soul Reaper powers or not. But Ichigo, who no longer wishes to endanger anyone by being a Soul Reaper, decides to decline the offer.
Episode 6
Power of the Substitute Badge, Ichigo's 'Pride'!
Sat, Jun 14, 201424 mins
Ichigo begins training to regain his Soul Reaper powers at the Xcution's hideout. His first training is to fight and win against Mr. Pork, an opponent created by Riruka's Fullbring power "Dollhouse."
Episode 7
Next Target! The Devil's Hand Aims at Orihime!
Sat, Jun 21, 201424 mins
On her way home from school, Orihime is suddenly stopped and asked to die by a man named Shishigawara. Confused at first, Orihime quickly realizes that Shishigawara may be related to Uryu's attacker, and prepares to fight.
Episode 8
The Man Who Killed the Shinigami Substitute?! Tsukishima Makes His Move
Thu, Jun 26, 201424 mins
Ichigo and Chad rush to find Orihime, who they believe may be in danger. Meanwhile, Orihime attempts to stop Tsukishima from leaving the scene, but is instead stabbed by his Fullbring power, "Book of The End."
Episode 9
Fullbring! The Detested Power!
Sat, Jul 12, 201424 mins
Ichigo asks Ginjo to let him fight one of the Xcution members for his training. But Jackie, who detests the power of Fullbring, finds Ichigo's request selfish and refuses. Meanwhile, danger closes in on Chad.
Episode 10
Tsukishima Attacks! The Training Has Been Thwarted
Sat, Jul 19, 201424 mins
Ichigo begins his training with Jackie Tristan, who brings out her Fullbring power "Dirty Boots." As he goes up against Jackie's powerful attacks, Ichigo begins to gradually understand the use of his own Fullbring power.
Episode 11
Ichigo, Mastering the Fullbring!
Sat, Jul 26, 201424 mins
Tsukishima breaks into the Xcution hideout where Ichigo is training. Learning that he was the one who attacked Uryu and Orihime, a furious Ichigo proceeds to attack Tsukishima. But with his Fullbring power still incomplete, Ichigo finds himself gradually overpowered by his opponent.
Episode 12
Ichigo vs. Ginjo! To the Game's Space
Sat, Aug 2, 201424 mins
Uryu asks Orihime to heal his injuries after sensing that his assailant has now made contact with Ichigo. Meanwhile, Ichigo enters his training with Ginjo inside Yukio's Fullbring power "Invaders Must Die."
Episode 13
Shinigami at War! New Year in Seireitei Special!
Sat, Aug 9, 201424 mins
On New Year's Day, Izuru hosts a kite-flying contest in the hopes of everyone having a good time. Meanwhile, Rukia is practicing a dance she will perform for the New Year's Celebration Ceremony but cannot seem to get the steps right.
Episode 14
Friend or Foe?! Ginjo's True Intentions!
Sat, Aug 16, 201424 mins
Ichigo, with Orihime standing by as his healer, enters his training with Ginjo.
Episode 15
Tsukishima's Ability, the Danger Is Drawing Near!
Sat, Aug 23, 201424 mins
Orihime and Chad exchange what information they have about Tsukishima to figure out what he has done to the both of them.
Episode 16
Clash!? Xcution Attacks Ginjo
Sat, Sep 6, 201424 mins
Uryu begins his own investigation to track down the enemy who attacked him. As he goes around searching for clues, he notices that people close to Ichigo are acting strangely. Meanwhile, Ichigo's Fullbring training is nearing its completion.
Episode 17
The Sorrowful Battle! Ichigo vs. Sado & Orihime
Sat, Sep 13, 201424 mins
Ichigo escapes from his house in confusion after witnessing his friends and family welcoming Tsukishima as if they've known him for years. Regrouping with Ginjo, Ichigo learns that the same change has also happened to Riruka and the other Xcution members.
Episode 18
Ichigo vs Uryu?! Who is the Traitor?!
Sat, Sep 20, 201424 mins
Ichigo is shocked to learn that Chad and Orihime have now sided with Tsukishima and are even willing to fight Ichigo to protect their precious "friend." Meanwhile, Ginjo races to help Ichigo, but the remaining members of Xcution halt his attempt.
Episode 19
A New Appearance! The Gotei 13, Arrives!
Sat, Sep 27, 201424 mins
Ginjo reveals his true colors by attacking Ichigo and stripping him of his Fullbring powers. Ichigo lies in despair from losing his powers yet again, when his father Isshin and Kisuke Urahara arrive.
Episode 20
Revival! Substitute Shinigami: Ichigo Kurosaki!
Sat, Oct 4, 201424 mins
Under the orders of Head Captain Yamamoto, the 13 Court Guard Squad Soul Reapers share their Spirit Energy to restore Ichigo's lost powers. With his Soul Reaper powers fully restored, Ichigo returns to challenge Ginjo.
Episode 21
Fierce Fight! Shinigami vs. XCUTION!
Sat, Oct 11, 201424 mins
The Soul Reapers take on the Xcution members in one-on-one battles. Meanwhile, Ichigo and Uryu prepare to take on Ginjo.
Episode 22
Desperate Struggle!? Byakuya's Troubled Memories
Sat, Oct 18, 201424 mins
The battle between Byakuya and Tsukishima escalates as they both push their powers to the limit. Meanwhile, Rukia struggles against the cute traps set up by Riruka.
Episode 23
Ichigo vs. Ginjo! Secret of the Substitute Badge
Sat, Oct 25, 201424 mins
While facing each other in battle, Uryu notices that Ginjo's attack contains the presence of Ichigo's Spirit Energy. Ignoring Uryu's warning, Ichigo fires his Getsugatensho attack, only to be countered by Ginjo's own Getsugatensho attack.
Episode 24
Changing History, Unchanging Heart
Sat, Nov 1, 201425 mins
Ichigo and Ginjo both release their Bankai to settle the score once and for all.
