What episode is "Penetrate the Center with an Enormous Bombshell?" in Bleach?
"Penetrate the Center with an Enormous Bombshell?" is episode 25 of Bleach.
As the group prepares to enter the Seireitei, Ganju reveals his personal grudge against Soul Reapers while key captains pursue Ichigo, doubting his motives. An intense moment causes the protective shield to explode, scattering the group amid escalating danger.
Before the group launches into the Seireitei, Ganju reveals that the reason he hates Soul Reapers is because his brother was killed by one. In the Seireitei, the Squad Eleven captain, Kenpachi Zaraki, sets out to hunt Ichigo, believing him to be a worthy opponent. Meanwhile, Squad Five captain Sousuke Aizen confronts Ichimaru in front of the Squad Ten captain Toushirou Hitsugaya about his flimsy excuse for allowing the invaders to escape, causing Hitsugaya to suspect that Ichimaru is planning something. As the crew passes through the shield surrounding the Seireitei, Ichigo's inability to control his spiritual energy results in the shell exploding, separating the group. Soul Society: The Sneak Entry arc: (5/21)
"Penetrate the Center with an Enormous Bombshell?" is episode 25 of Bleach.
"Penetrate the Center with an Enormous Bombshell?" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.
"Penetrate the Center with an Enormous Bombshell?" is part of the Soul Society Arc.
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Ichigo Kurosaki main
Rukia Kuchiki main
Byakuya Kuchiki supporting
Hiyori Sarugaki supporting
Ikkaku Madarame supporting
Jushiro Ukitake supporting
Kenpachi Zaraki supporting
Kisuke Urahara supporting
Kon supporting
Mayuri Kurotsuchi supporting
Nanao Ise supporting
Rangiku Matsumoto supporting
Retsu Unohana supporting Franchise movie releases are kept separate from the TV episode spine.