Bleach

Elite! The Four Shinigami

Episode 216 Canon Arrancar: The Fall Arc 23 min

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Spoiler-Safe Summary

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Ichigo arrives to confront Ulquiorra while other Soul Reapers defend crucial points against formidable enemies, initiating a major battle that affects their world’s fate.

Full Plot Summary

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Ichigo arrives in the fifth tower to save Orihime and confronts Ulquiorra. Ulquiorra unsheathes his sword and they begin their battle. Meanwhile, back at the replica of Karakura Town, Espada Baraggan Louisenbairn takes command since Aizen is trapped inside Yamamoto's fire prison. His first plan of action is to destroy the four pillars protecting Karakura Town, and he sends out four giant hollows to do the job. Soul Reapers Ikkaku Madarame, Yumichika Ayasegawa, Izuru Kira and Shuuhei Hisagi each take one pillar, and after defeating the hollows with ease, are respectively matched up against Choe Neng Poww, Charlotte Chuhlhourne, Abirama Redder, and Findor Calius, four of Baraggan's six Fracciones. Each is introduced to the other and the battle for Karakura Town begins.

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What episode is "Elite! The Four Shinigami" in Bleach?

"Elite! The Four Shinigami" is episode 216 of Bleach.

Is "Elite! The Four Shinigami" canon or filler?

"Elite! The Four Shinigami" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.

What story arc is "Elite! The Four Shinigami" part of?

"Elite! The Four Shinigami" is part of the Arrancar: The Fall Arc.

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