Ichigo "Strawberry" Kurosaki, born with the ability to see ghosts, battles the Arrancars, Hollows that have obtained Soul Reaper-like powers, who are determined to hunt down anyone with a trace of spiritual power.
As more warriors join the battle between the Aizen and the Soul Reapers over Karakura Town's fate, Captain General Yamamoto steps onto the battlefield and attempts to rout Aizen's minions.
Kisuke Urahara is charged with keeping the Soul Society's greatest Soul Reapers from becoming Hollows, while in the present time, the battle begins between the Thirteen Court Guard Companies and the remaining Espada.
Ichigo Kurosaki, who was born with the ability to see ghosts, is surprised when his friend Nel Tu reverts to her true form to shield her human protectors, and unforeseen changes put Ichigo and his friends at the mercy of the enemy.
Ichigo, Chad, and Ury?u face the challenge of passing Tre Cifras, the land of the disgraced Arrancar--who seek to redeem their honor by destroying the heroes--on their way to rescue Orihime from Aizen's vile machinations.
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.