Ichigo, now knowing the truth of his mother and connection to the Quincies, faces off against his true Zanpakuto, meanwhile Uryu's role becomes more clear and the Vandenreich prepares its final plans.
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.
As Ichigo battles the inner Hollow trying to consume him, a sinister transfer student asks him to complete a mysterious job that earns him some dangerous new enemies.
Ichigo Kurosaki thought that Soul Reapers were the only ones hunting Hollows, but the Quincys are also hunting them. A contest ensues between the Soul Reapers and the Quincys to see who is the more powerful.
Rukia lends Ichigo some of her powers so he can save his family, but Ichigo takes all of her energy and now it is his responsibility to protect the innocent from Hollows, an evil spirit that preys upon humans.