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Bleach
Season 1 · Episode 40
The Shinigami whom Ganju Met
8.123mJuly 12, 2005
While 11th Division Lieutenant Yachiru Kusajishi reminisces about her history with her captain, Kenpachi Zaraki, Ganju Shiba and 4th Division 7th Seat Hanatarō Yamada reach Rukia Kuchiki's cell in Senzaikyū.
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