Ichigo is rescued from the pit of despair by Rukia and other members of the Soul Society, and now, with his Soul Reaper Powers regained, he can face off against Ginjo.
Ichigo, having returned to a normal life, is confronted by a mysterious man named Kugo Ginjo and realizes he might be able to regain his lost soul reaper powers.
Ichigo loses his Soul Reaper powers after a difficult battle and settles into a peaceful and quiet life, but one day a mysterious man approaches him and everything changes.
While the Soul Reaper captains fight Aizen's forces in Karakura Town, Ichigo goes up against Ulquiorra in Hueco Mundo, where he will have to rely on his Hollow powers and take the risk of losing himself to the darkness.
As old friends Tosen and Komamura battle it out, Tosen's new powers are revealed, but they may be too much for the Soul Reapers. When Hirako reveals his Bankai, everyone wonders if he will be able to turn the tables on Aizen.
As Ichigo continues his Fullbring training and draws closer to regaining his Soul Reaper powers, Ginjo makes a startling move that has Ichigo wondering if Ginjo can be trusted.
Ginjo continues his Fullbring training in secret, sure that Ichigo is not yet ready to face off against Tsukishima despite mastering Fullbring at an incredible speed and regaining his lost powers.
After Izuru Kira defeats Avirama Redder, Findor duels Hisagi, who reveals his true strength, but when a pillar is destroyed, the Shinigami rush to the aid of Ikkaku, who suffered a defeat against Poww because he held back.
