Bleach

The Name's Nel! The Appearance of a Strange Arrancar

Episode 146 Canon Arrancar Arc 23 min

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Ichigo discovers more about a peculiar young arrancar and, together with allies, faces a new enemy made of sand, prompting a rescue and escape attempt toward Las Noches.

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Ichigo learns that the human child is an arrancar named Nelliel Tu Oderschvanck. The three hollows are her brothers Pesche Guatiche and Dondochakka Bilstin, and their pet Bawabawa. Afterwards, a hollow named Lunuganga attacks the group, and they are unable to harm him because his body is made of sand. They are saved by Renji and Rukia, who freezes Lunuganga with her shikai. Nel offers to take the whole group to Las Noches. Before they can reach Las Noches, Lunuganga rises from the sands again.

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What episode is "The Name's Nel! The Appearance of a Strange Arrancar" in Bleach?

"The Name's Nel! The Appearance of a Strange Arrancar" is episode 146 of Bleach.

Is "The Name's Nel! The Appearance of a Strange Arrancar" canon or filler?

"The Name's Nel! The Appearance of a Strange Arrancar" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.

What story arc is "The Name's Nel! The Appearance of a Strange Arrancar" part of?

"The Name's Nel! The Appearance of a Strange Arrancar" is part of the Arrancar Arc.

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