Fifteen-year-old Ichigo Kurosaki has the uncanny ability to see ghosts, but otherwise lives an ordinary life. However, once a Shinigami named Rukia Kuchiki appears before him, everything changes.

When Yasutora Sado receives a parakeet that contains the Soul of a young boy, it is up to Ichigo Kurosaki and Rukia Kuchiki to protect him from the Hollow that is after them.

Ichigo Kurosaki and his friends enter the household of the Shiba Clan.

6th Division Lieutenant Renji Abarai remembers his past with Rukia Kuchiki and begs Ichigo Kurosaki to save her in his stead.

As the Gotei 13 reacts to 6th Division Lieutenant Renji Abarai's defeat, Captain-Commander Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto declares war against the Ryoka.

Ichigo Kurosaki arrives at the White Tower and reunites with Rukia Kuchiki.

Following the battle with the Bounts, things slowly return to normal.

Ichigo Kurosaki meets the Arrancar Nel Tu and a Guardian causes some trouble.

Hanza Nukui and his subordinates attack the Human World to kill Ichigo Kurosaki and Rurichiyo Kasumiōji.

The characters take a break on the beach.

A party is being held at the Kuchiki Manor when two rogue Zanpakutō Spirits, called Tōjū, attack and disrupt the party.

As the Humans run away, Gin Ichimaru betrays Sōsuke Aizen.

As the remaining members of the Gotei 13 try to recover, Nozomi Kujō decides she wants to help the others.

Nozomi Kujō trains with Ichigo Kurosaki and the others while the Reigai assault the Human World once again.

Urahara Kisuke and Kon find Ouko Yushima, the man behind Kageroza’s invasion. Finding traces of Kageroza’s blood nearby, the two follow the trail.

Ichigo and Kūgo catch their breath at a secret hideout and formulate a plan. They go to Tsukishima's mansion and engage in battle.

The battle between Kuchiki Byakuya and Tsukishima Shuukurou escalates as they both push their powers to the limit.