Bleach

The Nightmare Returns... Revival of the Espada

Episode 278 Canon The Lost Agent Arc 23 min

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Spoiler-Safe Summary

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As the battle in Karakura Town intensifies, powerful allies and formidable foes appear, including the arrival of the Vizards to confront Aizen and his accomplices. The clash highlights evolving alliances and escalating strategies in the ongoing conflict.

Full Plot Summary

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Kyouraku allows Ukitake to join him in fighting Stark, who notices Ukitake's shikai, which absorbs his cero and shoots it back out again. Just then, a huge Garganta opens up and reveals Wonderweiss Mergera and another gigantic hollow named Hooleer next to him. Wonderweiss stabs Ukitake in the chest while Stark shoots Kyouraku with a cero, making both Kyouraku and Ukitake faint to the ground. Wonderweiss then screams loudly, shattering the ice that Halibel was trapped in and allowing her to escape unharmed. Wonderweiss then blows out the smoke remaining from the missile out of Baraggan, making him resume his place. Wonderweiss finally has Hooleer blow away the flames surrounding Aizen, Gin Ichimaru and Kaname Tousen. Just when the Soul Reapers begin to panic, the Vizards make an unsuspected arrival at the fake Karakura Town right in front of Aizen, Gin and Tousen.

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What episode is "The Nightmare Returns... Revival of the Espada" in Bleach?

"The Nightmare Returns... Revival of the Espada" is episode 278 of Bleach.

Is "The Nightmare Returns... Revival of the Espada" canon or filler?

"The Nightmare Returns... Revival of the Espada" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.

What story arc is "The Nightmare Returns... Revival of the Espada" part of?

"The Nightmare Returns... Revival of the Espada" is part of the The Lost Agent Arc.

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Yes. Start with the spoiler-safe summary, then reveal the full plot only when you want the complete episode breakdown.

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