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 "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.