Bleach , titled "Kon's Thoughts, Nozomi's Thoughts" , is the 22nd episode of the Gotei 13 Invading Army arc (a filler arc). It first aired in Japan on August 16, 2011. Episode Summary
: After Nozomi is captured by Kageroza, Kisuke Urahara and Kon infiltrate the Maggot's Nest to find clues about her whereabouts.
: Ichigo, whose powers are still unstable and "fluctuating" during this arc, attempts to fight but struggles significantly. He briefly manifests a new, unstable Hollow form that appears different from his standard Vasto Lorde transformation.
: Features battles involving Byakuya Kuchiki and other captains fighting their Reigai counterparts in the Seireitei.
: The episode features a popular remix of the soundtrack "On the Precipice of Defeat" .
The episode focuses on the escalating conflict against and the search for Nozomi Kujo .
: They encounter Ouko Yushima, the man who originally created both Nozomi and Kageroza as part of "Project Spearhead." It is revealed that Nozomi and Kageroza were originally one soul that was split into two.