What episode is "Flower and Hollow" in Bleach?
"Flower and Hollow" is episode 13 of Bleach.
Spoiler-Safe Summary
safe readAs hollows increase their attacks on the human world, Orihime develops new powers to protect her friends at school. Meanwhile, Urahara supports Orihime and Chad in managing their abilities, and interactions among key characters intensify, expanding the supernatural conflicts in Bleach.
Full Plot Summary
spoilersThe situation worsens as more hollows appear in the human world, attacking the school where Orihime and her friends are. While defending them, Orihime develops her own power, the Shun Shun Rikka, a group of fairy-like creatures coming from the hairpins given to her by her brother, and defeats the hollow. Afterward, Urahara takes in Orihime and Chad to help them with their new powers while Rukia and Ichigo confront Uryuu. Agent of the Shinigami arc: (13/20)
Episode FAQ
4 quick answersIs "Flower and Hollow" canon or filler?
"Flower and Hollow" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.
What story arc is "Flower and Hollow" part of?
"Flower and Hollow" is part of the Agent of the Shinigami Arc.
Can I read this without spoilers?
Yes. Start with the spoiler-safe summary, then reveal the full plot only when you want the complete episode breakdown.
Series Cast
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Ichigo Kurosaki main 
Rukia Kuchiki main 
Byakuya Kuchiki supporting 
Genryusai Yamamoto supporting 
Hiyori Sarugaki supporting 
Ikkaku Madarame supporting 
Jushiro Ukitake supporting 
Kenpachi Zaraki supporting 
Kisuke Urahara supporting 
Kon supporting 
Mayuri Kurotsuchi supporting 
Nanao Ise supporting Nelliel Tu Odelschwanck supporting Orihime Inoue supporting 
Rangiku Matsumoto supporting Renji Abarai supporting 
Retsu Unohana supporting Sajin Komamura supporting Related Movies
4Franchise movie releases are kept separate from the TV episode spine.
Bleach: Memories of Nobody 2006 
Bleach: The DiamondDust Rebellion 2007 
Bleach: Fade to Black 2008 
Bleach: The Hell Verse 2010