What episode is "Betrayal! Aizen's Secret Maneuvers" in Bleach?
"Betrayal! Aizen's Secret Maneuvers" is episode 211 of Bleach.
Amidst shifting power dynamics and betrayals, Shunsui and his allies face overwhelming opposition from former comrades turned foes. The tension escalates as true intentions come to light and dangerous transformations threaten their survival.
The eighth division captain Shunsui Kyouraku is out late when he happens upon Nanao Ise, his future lieutenant, who wonders if Lisa will be all right. Kensei's new abilities overpower most of the group, until Hachigen finally binds him with a powerful spell. Hirako is then brutally attacked by Hiyori, who is now a hollow. Tousen incapacitates the group, with the exception of Hirako. Aizen appears and reveals his own betrayal, explaining to Hirako that his illusion-casting zanpakutou made it seem like Aizen was following Hirako all the time, when it was actually a different person. Hirako and the rest of the group start transforming into hollows, but Hirako manages to hang onto himself. Aizen prepares to finish off Hirako, but Urahara and Tessai arrive to stop him.
"Betrayal! Aizen's Secret Maneuvers" is episode 211 of Bleach.
"Betrayal! Aizen's Secret Maneuvers" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.
"Betrayal! Aizen's Secret Maneuvers" is part of the Arrancar: The Fall Arc.
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Hiyori Sarugaki supporting
Ikkaku Madarame supporting
Jushiro Ukitake supporting
Kenpachi Zaraki supporting
Kisuke Urahara supporting
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Mayuri Kurotsuchi supporting
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