: Both platforms host the complete Bleach series, including this episode, as part of their international anime library.
: Gin Ichimaru reveals his Bankai, Kamishini no Yari , which he claims can extend up to 13 kilometers at 500 times the speed of sound . Watch Bleach - 297
: Many fans recommend watching Bleach Movie 4: Hell Verse immediately after this episode, as it fits into the timeline here . : Both platforms host the complete Bleach series,
: While fighting Isshin Kurosaki, Aizen reveals he has reached his limit as a Soul Reaper and begins a "metamorphosis" fueled by the Hogyoku . : While fighting Isshin Kurosaki, Aizen reveals he
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: You may occasionally see characters from the Bount filler arc in canon episodes around this time; these are minor cameos and do not affect the main plot .
In this episode, the battle for Karakura Town reaches a critical peak: