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Chaos reigns on Earth and in the Seireitei, the stronghold of the Soul Society, as the popular fantasy-adventure Bleach nears the end of its second season. Ichigo’s sisters, Masaki and Yuzu–who haven’t been heard from in many episodes–meet a cat spirit who seems to be a magnet for Hollows. Jinta and Ururu, the kids from the store run by Urahara (”Hat and Clogs Guy”) come to their rescue. The situation in the Seireitei is even messier: the arrival of the teenagers from Earth precipitates latent enmities among the warriors of the Soul Society. While Ohime, Ishida and Master Yoruichi stay out of sight, Chad fights his way toward Rukia’s prison from one direction; Ichigo, Ganju, and Hanataro approach from another. Ichigo faces Kenpachi Zaraki, the most powerful Soul Society Captain he’s seen: Their duel will obviously bring the season to a close. These episodes deliver the supernatural warfare, broad slapstick, and vivid characters Bleach fans love and expect. (Rated “Teen,” suitable for ages 13 and older: violence, grotesque imagery) –Charles Solomon

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In the world of the living Ichigo’s sisters find themselves in the spotlight as “Karakura Superheroes,” while in the Soul Society all-out war is declared against Ichigo and his comrades. But unrest stirs in all corners of the Seireitei, including among the ranks of the Soul Reapers themselves, when a prominent captain meets an untimely fate. Ichigo and the others attempt to ride the waves of chaos straight to the white tower to rescue Rukia, but they’ll have to face a massive outpouring of spiritual energy to get there!

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As the second season of the popular adventure-fantasy Bleach continues, Ichigo and his friends charge through the Seireitei, the stronghold of the Soul Society. They want to rescue Rukia, but none of them knows where she’s imprisoned–or where they are–in the city-sized compound. When Ichigo and Ganju collide while fleeing two groups of pursuers, they seize meek Hanataro Yamada as a hostage. Because he’s worked as a janitor, Hanataro knows how to get around the Seireitei; he also knows where the Soul Society is keeping Rukia. But Lieutenant Renji Abarai, the supernatural assassin who attacked Ichigo in the human world, stands between them and their destination. The rematch between Renji and Ichigo is the focus of these episodes, and director Noriyuke Abe uses rapid cutting and dynamic camera moves to suggest the intensity of their combat. Fortunately, Ichigo remembers the lessons Urahara (”Hat and Clogs Guy”) beat into him about concentration, anticipation, and resolve. (Rated “Teen,” suitable for ages 13 and older: violence, grotesque imagery) –Charles Solomon

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Ichigo and his comrades are chased from one end of the Seireitei to another while fending off the furious attacks of the Soul Reapers that guard the city from intruders. When he and Ganju capture a meek member of Squad 4, they are shown a secret way into the white tower where Rukia is being held prisoner. But at the steps of the fortress, an old nemesis, Renji Abarai, appears, and a rematch pits Ichigo against the spirit energy of a powerful lieutenant.

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Although director Noriyuki Abe pulls out the stops in the spectacular fight scenes inthis installment of Bleach, the internal conflicts prove more compelling than the external ones. Viewers learn why Chad never uses his awesome strength in his own interest, and how he and the irrepressible Ichigo became friends. When Ichigo duels with the sadistic Captain Zaraki of Squad 11, he discovers that he must use his sword as an ally, rather than as a tool. By submitting to Zangetsu, the spirit of the sword, Ichigo acquires the power to defeat Zaraki. While Chad and Ichigo fight, Ganju and Hanataro reach Rukia, who fears the rescue mission will cost her human friends their lives. The struggle grows more up-close and personal when Ichigo squares off against Captain Kuchiki of Squad 6, who is Rukia’s brother. But the biggest surprise is cat-spirit Yoruichi’s true form. The satisfying mixture of comedy, adventure, and well-choreographed battles has made Bleach a hit in both Japan and America. (Rated “Teen,” suitable for ages 13 and older: violence, grotesque imagery, brief nudity, alcohol use) –Charles Solomon

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At the top of the great staircase of the White Tower where Rukia is being held, Ichigo faces down fearsome Captain Zaraki of Squad 11. The desperate battle pushes Ichigo to the point that the spirit of his sword comes to him to help him gain access to the depths of his spiritual pressure. If he can do that, he might just survive another day in the Soul Society. Meanwhile, Chad has run into a wall in the form of Captain Kyoraku of Squad 8, whose laid-back style masks the extraordinary power of an elite Soul Reaper captain!

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* Original and uncut anime
* Bilingual (English & Japanese with optional subtitles)
* Features original music
* Scene Access Menu
* Color, Stereo
* Contains Episode 37-41

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The second season of the popular fantasy-adventure Bleach shifts into high gear as Ichigo and his friends storm the Seireitei, the stronghold of the Soul Society, to rescue Rukia. The officers of the Soul Society are a weird-looking cadre who may remind otaku of Shishio’s lieutenants in Rurouni Kenshin: Legend of Kyoto. Ishida demonstrates new powers as an archer as he defends Orihime against a grotesque giant. The loutish Ganju faces off against a preening popinjay, while Chad and Yoruichi await the opportunity to strike. Not surprisingly, Ichigo faces the toughest opponent, the arrogant swordsman Ikkaku: director Noriyuke Abe skillfully mixes overlapping movements, slow-motion, unusual camera angles, reverse colors, and black-and-white to heighten the drama of their duel. But Bleach never stays too serious for too long: Ichigo and Ganju squabble, even in the most dire straits, and an overhead shot of Ichigo fleeing a squad of Soul Reapers looks like a tabletop Pac-Man game. (Rated “Teen,” suitable for ages 13 and older: violence, grotesque imagery) –Charles Solomon

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As seen on Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim block.

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Ichigo and company succeed in breaching the walls of the Seireitei, the Soul Reapers’ compound, where they find themselves split up and in serious danger. Alerted to the intruders’ presence, the Soul Reapers mobilize their forces to attack. Meanwhile, Rukia is transferred to the Shishinro, the Repentance Cell, to await her execution. Will the rescuers save her in time, or die trying

FEATURES
* Original and uncut anime
* Bilingual (English & Japanese with optional subtitles)
* Features original music
* Scene Access Menu
* Color, Stereo
* Contains Episode 25-28

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The fantasy-adventure Bleach enters a new phase as Ichigo, Chad, Ohime, Ishida, and Master Yoruichi the talking cat, pass through the interdimensional portal linking Earth to the world of the Soul Society. Although the Soul Reapers perform merciful acts, their realm is hierarchical and segregated: lost souls are consigned to rundown buildings in Rukon (”Drifting Spirit Town”), while the members of the Soul Society dwell within a guarded preserve. Ichigo, who possesses enormous spiritual power but little discipline, wants to fight everyone who crosses his path. Fortunately, the cooler and wiser Yoruichi prevails. He’s well known in Rukon, and obtains help from hot-tempered pyrotechnician Kukaku. Her brother Ganju and Ichigo immediately establish a feuding friendship reminiscent of Kazuma and Ryuho in S-cry-Ed. Director Noriyuki Abe plays their comic battles against the threat to Rukia’s life and the icy menace of Captain Gin Ichimaru. (Rated Teen, suitable for ages 13 and older: violence, grotesque imagery) –Charles Solomon

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Guided by the mysterious talking cat Yoruichi, Ichigo and school friends Orihime, Chad and Uryu make the dangerous crossing over to the Soul Society. They land on the outskirts of the Seireitei, the place where the Soul Reapers live. To succeed in their mission to save Rukia from execution, they must defeat the giant gatekeeper and find some way into the walled city. But it’s not going to be easy!

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