Bleach Episode 289: Byakuya vs. Kenpachi?! The Melee Commences

Canon/MED

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The way Byakuya just dropped his bankai without even saying the name was such a flex on Kenpachi

Episode Context

Sitting at episode 289 of 366, this lands deep in the war arc where the Gotei 13 captains face off against former comrades, following Ichigo's preparation for his own decisive confrontation in the preceding episodes. The melee format here broadens the conflict beyond Ichigo's personal journey, giving spotlight to Byakuya, Kenpachi, and other captains while raising the stakes across multiple battlefronts. This episode sets the table for the intense captain-level battles and shifting alliances that will define the arc's climactic stretch.

Runtime24 min

Filler StatusCanon

Plot ImportanceMED

Air DateSep 21, 2010

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