Bleach

Release! The New Getsuga Tensho

Episode 236 Filler Gotei 13 Invading Army Arc (Filler) 23 min

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In intense battles, Renji faces challenges controlling his powers, while Ichigo confronts internal struggles during combat with Zangetsu and Muramasa. Revelations about zanpakutou deepen the understanding of their abilities and autonomy.

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Kazeshini wounds Hisagi in a surprise attack, but Izuru Kira intervenes to help him, using kidou to bind Kazeshini long enough for the two of them to escape. Renji's fight with Zabimaru continues, and Zabimaru takes the advantage when they are able to activate bankai while Renji, no longer able to control them, cannot. Renji considers his own weaknesses, and tricks Zabimaru into taking his sword, then breaks it with a kidou spell and then he defeats Zabimaru by firing the broken shards at them. Ichigo fights Zangetsu, struggling when Zangetsu activates bankai. He uses Getsuga Tenshou, working together with his inner hollow to defeat Zangetsu, and forces Muramasa to retreat. Zangetsu reveals that Muramasa is using a technique to awaken the instincts of the zanpakutou, and by doing so, he can control them.

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What episode is "Release! The New Getsuga Tensho" in Bleach?

"Release! The New Getsuga Tensho" is episode 236 of Bleach.

Is "Release! The New Getsuga Tensho" canon or filler?

"Release! The New Getsuga Tensho" is listed as filler in the current AnimeAnchor guide.

What story arc is "Release! The New Getsuga Tensho" part of?

"Release! The New Getsuga Tensho" is part of the Gotei 13 Invading Army Arc (Filler).

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