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Bleach
Season 1 · Episode 161
The Cruel Arrancar, Ulquiorra's Provocation
7.524mFebruary 20, 2008
As the Espada react to the death of Aaroniero Arruruerie, Ichigo Kurosaki is confronted by Ulquiorra Cifer.
Episodes
- Episode 1The Day I Became a Shinigami
- Episode 2A Shinigami's Work
- Episode 3The Older Brother's Wish, the Younger Sister's Wish
- Episode 4Cursed Parakeet
- Episode 5Beat the Invisible Enemy!
- Episode 6Fight to the Death! Ichigo vs. Ichigo
- Episode 7Greetings from a Stuffed Lion
- Episode 8June 17, Memories in the Rain
- Episode 9Unbeatable Enemy
- Episode 10Assault on Trip at Sacred Ground!
- Episode 11The Legendary Quincy
- Episode 12A Gentle Right Arm
- Episode 13Flower and Hollow
- Episode 14Back to Back, a Fight to the Death!
- Episode 15Kon's Great Plan
- Episode 16The Encounter, Abarai Renji!
- Episode 17Ichigo Dies!
- Episode 18Reclaim! The Power of the Shinigami!
- Episode 19Ichigo Becomes a Hollow!
- Episode 20Ichimaru Gin's Shadow
- Episode 21Enter! The World of the Shinigami
- Episode 22The Man who Hates Shinigami
- Episode 2314 Days Before Rukia's Execution
- Episode 24Assemble! The 13 Divisions
- Episode 25Penetrate the Center with an Enormous Bombshell?
- Episode 26Formation! The Worst Tag
- Episode 27Release the Death Blow!
- Episode 28Orihime Targeted
- Episode 29Breakthrough! The Shinigami's Encompassing Net
- Episode 30Renji's Confrontation
- Episode 31The Resolution to Kill
- Episode 32Stars and the Stray
- Episode 33Miracle! The Mysterious New Hero
- Episode 34Tragedy of Dawn
- Episode 35Aizen Assassinated! The Darkness which Approaches
- Episode 36Zaraki Kenpachi Approaches!
- Episode 37Motive of the Fist
- Episode 38Desperation! The Broken Zangetsu
- Episode 39The Immortal Man
- Episode 40The Shinigami whom Ganju Met
- Episode 41Reunion, Ichigo and Rukia
- Episode 42Yoruichi, Goddess of Flash, Dances!
- Episode 43The Despicable Shinigami
- Episode 44Ishida Ultimate Power!
- Episode 45Overcome Your Limits!
- Episode 46Authentic Records! School of Shinigami
- Episode 47The Avengers
- Episode 48Hitsugaya Roars!
- Episode 49Rukia's Nightmare
- Episode 50The Reviving Lion
- Episode 51Morning of the Sentence
- Episode 52Renji, Oath of the Soul! Death Match with Byakuya
- Episode 53Ichimaru Gin's Temptation, Resolution Shattered
- Episode 54An Accomplished Oath! Get back Rukia!
- Episode 55The Strongest Shinigami! Ultimate Confrontation Between Teacher and Students
- Episode 56Supersonic Battle! Determine the Goddess of Battle
- Episode 57Senbonzakura, Crushed! Zangetsu Thrusts through the Sky
- Episode 58Unseal! The Black Blade, the Miraculous Power
- Episode 59Conclusion of the Death Match! White Pride and Black Desire
- Episode 60Reality of the Despair, the Assassin's Dagger is Swung
- Episode 61Aizen Stands! Horrible Ambitions
- Episode 62Gather Together! Group of the Strongest Shinigami!
- Episode 63Rukia's Resolution, Ichigo's Feelings
- Episode 64New School Term, Renji Has Come to the Material World?!
- Episode 65Creeping Terror, the Second Victim
- Episode 66Breakthrough! The Trap Hidden in the Labyrinth
- Episode 67Death Game! The Missing Classmate
- Episode 68True Identity of the Devil, the Secret which Is Revealed
- Episode 69Bount! The Ones Who Hunt Souls
- Episode 70Rukia's Return! Revival of the Substitute Team!
- Episode 71The Moment of Collision! An Evil Hand Draws Near to the Quincy
- Episode 72Water Attack! Escape from the Shutdown Hospital
- Episode 73Gathering Bounts! The Man Who Makes His Move
- Episode 74Memories of an Eternally Living Clan
- Episode 75Earth-Shattering Event at 11th Squad! The Shinigami Who Rises Again
- Episode 76Crashing Force! Fried vs. Zangetsu
- Episode 77Unfading Grudge! The Shinigami whom Kenpachi Killed
- Episode 78Shocking Revelations for the 13 Divisions!! The Truth Buried in History
- Episode 79Yoshino's Decision of Death
- Episode 80Assault from a Formidable Enemy! A Tiny Final Line of Defense?!
- Episode 81Hitsugaya Moves! The Attacked City
- Episode 82Ichigo vs. Dalk! Appearance of the Faded Darkness
- Episode 83Grey Shadow, the Secret of the Dolls
- Episode 84Dissension in the Substitute Team? Rukia's Betrayal
- Episode 85Deadly Battle of Tears! Rukia vs. Orihime
- Episode 86Rangiku Dances! Slice the Invisible Enemy!
- Episode 87Byakuya is summoned! The Gotei 13 start to move!
- Episode 88Annihilation of the Lieutenants!? Trap in the Underground Cave
- Episode 89Rematch?! Ishida vs. Nemu
- Episode 90Renji Abarai, Bankai of the Soul!
- Episode 91Shinigami and Quincy, the Reviving Power
- Episode 92Invasion of the Shinigami World, Again
- Episode 93The Bount Assault! The Gotei 13 of Destructive Earthquake
- Episode 94Hitsugaya's Decision! The Clash Approaches
- Episode 95Byakuya Takes the Field! Dance of the Wind-Splitting Cherry Blossoms
- Episode 96Ichigo, Byakuya, Kariya, The Battle of the Three Extremes!
- Episode 97Hitsugaya Strikes! Slice the Enemy in the Middle of the Forest
- Episode 98Clash! Kenpachi Zaraki vs. Maki Ichinose
- Episode 99Shinigami vs. Shinigami! The Uncontrollable Power
- Episode 100Suì-Fēng Dies? The Last of the Special Forces
- Episode 101Mayuri's Bankai!! Sawatari: Clash of the Demon
- Episode 102The Last Quincy! The Exploding Power
- Episode 103Ishida, Exceeding the Limits to Attack!
- Episode 10410th Division's Death Struggle! The Release of Hyōrinmaru
- Episode 105Kariya! Countdown to the Detonation
- Episode 106Life and Revenge! Ishida, the Ultimate Choice
- Episode 107The Swung-Down Edge! The Moment of Ruin
- Episode 108The Wailing Bount! The Last Clash
- Episode 109Ichigo and Rukia, Thoughts in the Revolving Around Heaven
- Episode 110Reopening of the Substitute Business! The Terrifying Transfer Student
- Episode 111Shock! The Father's True Identity
- Episode 112The Commencement of War, Vizards and the Arrancars
- Episode 113Prelude to the Apocalypse, The Arrancar's Offensive
- Episode 114Reunion, Ichigo and Rukia and Soul Reapers
- Episode 115Mission! The Soul Reapers Have Come
- Episode 116The Evil Eye, Aizen Returns
- Episode 117Rukia's Battle Commences! The Freezing White Blade
- Episode 118Ikkaku's Bankai! The Power That Breaks Everything
- Episode 119Zaraki Division's Secret Story! The Lucky Men
- Episode 120Hitsugaya Scatters! The Broken Hyōrinmaru
- Episode 121Clash! The Protector vs. The Bearer
- Episode 122Vizard! The Power of the Awakened
- Episode 123Ichigo, Complete Hollowification!?
- Episode 124Collision! Black Bankai and the White Bankai
- Episode 125Urgent Report! Aizen's Terrifying Plan!
- Episode 126Uryū vs. Ryūken! Clash of the Parent-Child Quincys
- Episode 127Urahara's Decision, Orihime's Thoughts
- Episode 128The Nightmare Arrancar! Team Hitsugaya Moves Out
- Episode 129The Swooping Descent of the Dark Emissary! The Propagation of Malice
- Episode 130The Invisible Enemy! Hitsugaya's Merciless Decision
- Episode 131Rangiku's Tears, the Sorrowful Parting of Brother and Sister
- Episode 132Hitsugaya, Karin, and Soccer Ball
- Episode 133Ikkaku: The Hot-Blooded Kendo Tale
- Episode 134The Beautiful Patissier, Yumichika!
- Episode 135Kon is Deceived! Rangiku on the Lookout...
- Episode 136Civil War in Hueco Mundo! Ulquiorra's Death
- Episode 137The Malicious Battle, Aizen's Trap
- Episode 138Hueco Mundo moves again! Hitsugaya vs. Yammy
- Episode 139Ichigo vs. Grimmjow, the 11-second battle!
- Episode 140Ulquiorra's Scheme, the Moment when the Sun Sets!
- Episode 141Goodbye..., Kurosaki!
- Episode 142Strict Order! The Forbidden Rescue of Orihime Inoue
- Episode 143Grimmjow Revived
- Episode 144Ishida and Chad, The Quickening of a New Power
- Episode 145The Espada Gather! Aizen's Royal Assembly
- Episode 146The Name's Nel! The Appearance of a Strange Arrancar
- Episode 147Forest of Menos! Search for the Missing Rukia
- Episode 148Ashido, The Soul Reaper Who Came from the Past
- Episode 149Through the Crumbling Forest, a Million Menos
- Episode 150Oath! Back Here Alive Again
- Episode 151The Raging Storm! Encounter with the Dancing Arrancar
- Episode 152Ichigo Strikes Back! This Is My Bankai
- Episode 153The Devilish Research! Szayelaporro's Plan
- Episode 154Rukia and Kaien, the Sorrowful Reunion
- Episode 155Rukia Retaliates! Release the Desperate Kidō
- Episode 156Ishida & Pesche, the United Attack of Friendship
- Episode 157Ishida's Trump Card, Seele Schneider
- Episode 158Right Arm of the Giant, Left Arm of the Devil
- Episode 159Yasutora Sado Dies! Orihime's Tears
- Episode 160Testament, Your Heart is Right Here...
- Episode 161The Cruel Arrancar, Ulquiorra's Provocation
- Episode 162Szayelaporro Laughs, The Net Trapping Renji is Complete
- Episode 163Shinigami and Quincy, The Battle with Madness
- Episode 164Ishida's Strategy, 20-Second Offense and Defense
- Episode 165The Murderous Intent Boils! The Joyful Grimmjow
- Episode 166Desperate Effort vs. Desperate Effort! Hollowfied Ichigo
- Episode 167The Moment of Conclusion, The End of Grimmjow
- Episode 168The New Captain Appears! His Name Is Shūsuke Amagai
- Episode 169New Development, the Dangerous Transfer Student Appears!
- Episode 170Desperate Struggle Under the Moonlit Night, the Mysterious Assassin and Zanpakutō
- Episode 171Kenryū, the Profusion of Blooming Crimson Flowers
- Episode 172Kibune Goes to War! The Violent Wind that Rages
- Episode 173The Appearance of the Great Evil! The Darkness in the House of Kasumiōji
- Episode 174Break the Mirror's Boundary! Ichigo's Captivity
- Episode 175The Revenging Assassin, Ichigo is Targeted
- Episode 176Mystery! The Sword-Consuming Assassin
- Episode 177The Reversal of Rukia! The Rampaging Blade
- Episode 178The Nightmare Which is Shown, Ichigo's Inside the Mirror
- Episode 179Confrontation!? Amagai vs. Gotei 13
- Episode 180The Princess's Decision, the Sorrowful Bride
- Episode 181The 2nd Division Sorties! Ichigo is Surrounded
- Episode 182Amagai's True Strength, the Released Zanpakuto!
- Episode 183The Darkness Which Moves! Kibune's True Colors
- Episode 184Kira and Kibune, Offense and Defense of the 3rd Division
- Episode 185Ice and Flame! Fierce Fight of Amagai vs. Hitsugaya
- Episode 186Sortie Orders! Suppress the House of Kasumiōji
- Episode 187Ichigo Rages! The Assassin's Secret
- Episode 188Duel! Amagai vs. Ichigo
- Episode 189The Fallen Shinigami's Pride
- Episode 190Hueco Mundo Chapter, Restart!
- Episode 191The Frightening Banquet, Szayelaporro Theater
- Episode 192Nel's Secret, A Busty Beauty Joins the Battle!?
- Episode 193Irresistible, Puppet Show of Terror
- Episode 194Neliel's Past
- Episode 195The Ultimate Union! Pesche's Seriousness
- Episode 196Joining the Battle! The Strongest Soul Reaper Army Appears
- Episode 197Byakuya's Bankai, The Quiet Anger
- Episode 198The Two Scientists, Mayuri's Trap
- Episode 199Holy Birth, The Resurrected Szayel Aporro
- Episode 200The Hardest Body!? Cut Down Nnoitra
- Episode 201Nnoitra Released! Multiplying Arms
- Episode 202Fierce Fighting Conclusion! Who's the Strongest?
- Episode 203Karakura Town Gathers! Aizen Versus the Soul Reapers
- Episode 204Ichigo's Seppuku Persuasion Strategy ☆
- Episode 205Thump! A Kemari Tournament Filled with Hollows
- Episode 206The Past Chapter Begins! The Truth from 110 Years Ago
- Episode 20712th Division's New Captain, Urahara Kisuke
- Episode 208Aizen and the Genius Boy
- Episode 209Muguruma 9th Division, Moves Out
- Episode 210Hiyori Dies? The Beginning of Tragedy
- Episode 211Betrayal! Aizen's Secret Maneuvers
- Episode 212Rescue Hirako! Aizen vs. Urahara
- Episode 213The Konso Cop Karakuraizer is Born
- Episode 214Karakuraizer's Last Day
- Episode 215Defend Karakura Town! Entire Appearance of the Shinigami
- Episode 216Elite! The Four Shinigami
- Episode 217Beautiful Little Devil Charlotte
- Episode 218Kira, The Battle Within Despair
- Episode 219Hisagi's Shikai! The Name is...
- Episode 220Ikkaku Falls! The Shinigami's Crisis
- Episode 221The Full Showdown! Soul Reapers vs. Espada
- Episode 222The Most Evil Tag!? Suì-Fēng & Ōmaeda
- Episode 223A Miraculous Body! Ggio Releases
- Episode 2243 vs. 1 Battle! Rangiku's Crisis
- Episode 225Vice-Captains Annihilated! The Terrifying Demonic Beast
- Episode 226Fierce Fighting Concludes? Towards a New Battle!
- Episode 227Wonderful Error
- Episode 228Summer! Sea! Swimsuit Festival!!
- Episode 229Cry of the Soul? The Rug Shinigami is Born!
- Episode 230A New Enemy! The Materialization of Zanpakutō
- Episode 231Byakuya, Disappearing with the Cherry Blossoms
- Episode 232Sode no Shirayuki vs. Rukia! Confused Heart
- Episode 233Zangetsu Becomes an Enemy
- Episode 234Renji Surprised?! The Two Zabimarus
- Episode 235Clash! Hisagi vs. Kazeshini
- Episode 236Release! The New Getsuga Tenshō
- Episode 237Suì-Fēng, Surrounding the Zanpakutō
- Episode 238Friendship? Hatred? Haineko & Tobiume
- Episode 239The Awakening Hyōrinmaru! Hitsugaya's Fierce Fight
- Episode 240Byakuya's Betrayal
- Episode 241For the Sake of Pride! Byakuya vs. Renji
- Episode 242Shinigami and Zanpakutō, Total Sortie
- Episode 243One-to-One Fight! Ichigo vs. Senbonzakura
- Episode 244The Long Awaited... Kenpachi Appears!
- Episode 245Pursue Byakuya! The Confused Gotei Divisions
- Episode 246Special Mission! Rescue Captain Commander Yamamoto!
- Episode 247Deceived Shinigami! The World Collapse Crisis
- Episode 248Dragon of Ice and Dragon of Flame! The Strongest Showdown!
- Episode 249Senbonzakura's Bankai! Offense and Defense of the Living World
- Episode 250That Man, for the Sake of the Kuchiki
- Episode 251Dark History! The Worst Shinigami Is Born
- Episode 252Byakuya, the Truth Behind His Betrayal
- Episode 253Muramasa's True Identity Revealed
- Episode 254Byakuya and Renji, the 6th Division Returns
- Episode 255Final Chapter - Zanpakutō The Alternate Tale
- Episode 256The Angered Byakuya! The Collapse of the Kuchiki House
- Episode 257A New Enemy! The True Nature of the Sword Beasts
- Episode 258Stray Snake, Tortured Monkey
- Episode 259Terror! The Monster That Lurks Underground
- Episode 260Conclusion!? Hisagi vs. Kazeshini
- Episode 261The Person with the Unknown Ability! Orihime Is Targeted
- Episode 262Haineko Cries! The Tragic Sword Beast!
- Episode 263Imprisonment?! Senbonzakura & Zabimaru
- Episode 264Battle of the Females? Katen Kyōkotsu vs. Nanao!
- Episode 265Evolution?! The Menace of the Final Sword Beast
- Episode 266Ichigo vs. Ulquiorra, Resume
- Episode 267Connected Hearts! The Left Fist of Certain Death
- Episode 268Hatred and Jealousy, Orihime's Dilemma
- Episode 269Ichigo and Uryū, Bonded Back to Back
- Episode 270Beginning of Despair... Ichigo, the Unreachable Blade
- Episode 271Ichigo Dies! Orihime, the Cry of Sorrow!
- Episode 272Ichigo vs. Ulquiorra, Conclusion!
- Episode 273Fury of the Shark! Halibel's Release
- Episode 274Hitsugaya, the Desperate Hyōten Hyakkasō!
- Episode 275The Approaching Breath of Death, the King Who Rules Over Death!
- Episode 276One Hit Kill, Suì-Fēng, Bankai!
- Episode 277Climax! Kyōraku vs. Stark!
- Episode 278The Nightmare Returns... Revival of the Espada
- Episode 279Hirako and Aizen...the Reunion of Fate!
- Episode 280Hisagi and Tōsen, the Moment of Parting
- Episode 281Crown of Lies, Baraggan's Grudge
- Episode 282Power of the Soul! Los Lobos, Attack!
- Episode 283Stark, the Lone Battle
- Episode 284Chain of Sacrifice, Halibel's Past
- Episode 285The Hundred-Year Grudge! Hiyori's Revenge
- Episode 286Ichigo's Return! Protect Karakura Town
- Episode 287Side Story! Ichigo and the Magic Lamp
- Episode 288The Final Trump Card! Ichigo, Towards the Decisive Battle
- Episode 289Byakuya vs. Kenpachi?! The Melee Commences
- Episode 290For the Sake of Justice?! The Man Who Deserted the Shinigami
- Episode 291Desperate Struggle with Aizen! Hirako, Shikai!
- Episode 292All Out War! Aizen vs. Shinigami
- Episode 293Hitsugaya, Enraged! Blade of Hatred!
- Episode 294Impossible to Attack? The Sealed Genryūsai!
- Episode 295It's All a Trap... Engineered Bonds!
- Episode 296The Shocking Truth...The Mysterious Power Within Ichigo!
- Episode 297The Extending Blade?! Ichigo vs. Gin!
- Episode 298Film! Festival! Shinigami Film Festival!
- Episode 299Theatre Opening Commemoration! The Hell Verse: Prologue
- Episode 300Urahara Appears! Stop Aizen!
- Episode 301Ichigo Loses His Fighting Spirit!? Gin's Expectation!
- Episode 302The Final Getsuga Tenshō!? Ichigo's Training!
- Episode 303Real World and Shinigami! The New Year Special!
- Episode 304Another Side Story! This Time's Enemy Is a Monster!?
- Episode 305Delusion Roars! Hisagi, Towards the Hot Springs Inn!
- Episode 306For the Sake of Protecting! Ichigo vs. Tensa Zangetsu!
- Episode 307Emergency Situation! Aizen, New Evolution!
- Episode 308Goodbye...Rangiku
- Episode 309Fierce Fighting Conclusion! Release, the Final Getsuga Tenshō!
- Episode 310Ichigo's Resolution! The Price of the Fierce Battle
- Episode 311The Soul Detective: Karakuraizer Takes Off Again!
- Episode 312Inauguration! The Brand New 2nd Division Captain!
- Episode 313The Man Who Risks His Life in the 11th Division!
- Episode 314Kon Saw It! The Secret of a Beautiful Office Lady
- Episode 315Yachiru's Friend! The Shinigami of Justice Appears!
- Episode 316Toshirō Hitsugaya's Holiday!
- Episode 317Unusual Incident in Seireitei?! Gotei 13 Invading Army Arc!
- Episode 318Renji vs. Rukia?! Battle With Comrades!
- Episode 319Ichigo's Capture Net! Escape From Soul Society!
- Episode 320Gotei 13, Gathering in the Real World!
- Episode 321Showdown of Mutual Self, Ikkaku vs. Ikkaku!
- Episode 322Clash! Rukia vs. Rukia!
- Episode 323Protect Ichigo! Nozomi's Determination
- Episode 324Recapture Seireitei! The Captains Move!
- Episode 325For the Sake of the Believers! Byakuya vs. Hitsugaya!
- Episode 326The Two Hinamori, Hitsugaya's Resolution
- Episode 327Pride of the Kuchiki Family! Byakuya vs. Byakuya!
- Episode 328Defeat Kageroza! Shinigami, All-Out War!
- Episode 329The Forbidden Research...Nozomi's Hidden Secret!
- Episode 330I Want to Live...! Nozomi's Zanpakutō
- Episode 331For the Sake of Fighting! The Awakened Nozomi!
- Episode 332The Most Evil Reigai, Appearing in the Real World!
- Episode 333Destroy Nozomi!? Genryusai's Decision!
- Episode 334The Depleting Reiatsu! Ichigo, Death Struggle of the Soul!
- Episode 335Hiding in the Dangai? Another Ichigo?!
- Episode 336Pursue Kageroza! Technological Development Department, Infiltration!
- Episode 337The Developer of the Modified Souls
- Episode 338Kon's Thoughts, Nozomi's Thoughts
- Episode 339Protect Ichigo! The Bonds of Friends!
- Episode 340Reigai vs. Original, The Fierce Fighting for Gambled Pride!
- Episode 341Invading Army Arc, Final Conclusion!
- Episode 342Thank You
- Episode 3433rd Year High School Student! Dressed Up, and a New Chapter Begins!
- Episode 344A Dispute in School!? Ichigo and Uryū, Fight Together!
- Episode 345Uryū is Attacked, A Threat Draws Near the Friends!
- Episode 346The Man with the Fullbring Ability: Kūgo Ginjō
- Episode 347A Crisis Sneaking up on the Kurosaki Family!? Ichigo's Confusion!
- Episode 348Power of the Substitute Badge, Ichigo's 'Pride'!
- Episode 349Next Target, The Devil's Hand Aims at Orihime!
- Episode 350The Man Who Killed the Shinigami Substitute!? Tsukishima Makes His Move
- Episode 351Fullbring, The Detested Power!
- Episode 352Tsukishima Attacks! The Training Has Been Thwarted
- Episode 353Ichigo, Mastering the Fullbring!
- Episode 354Ichigo vs. Ginjō! To the Game's Space
- Episode 355Shinigami at War! New Year in Seireitei Special!
- Episode 356Friend or Foe!? Ginjō's True Intentions!
- Episode 357Tsukishima's Ability, the Danger is Drawing Near!
- Episode 358Clash!? Xcution attacks Ginjō
- Episode 359The Sorrowful Battle! Ichigo vs. Sado & Orihime
- Episode 360Ichigo vs Uryū!? Who is the Traitor!?
- Episode 361A New Appearance! The Gotei 13, Arrives!
- Episode 362Revival! Substitute Shinigami: Ichigo Kurosaki!
- Episode 363Fierce Fight! Shinigami vs. XCUTION!
- Episode 364Desperate Struggle!? Byakuya's Troubled Memories
- Episode 365Ichigo vs. Ginjō! Secret of the Substitute Badge
- Episode 366Changing History, Unchanging Heart