Bleach

The Older Brother's Wish, the Younger Sister's Wish

Episode 3 Canon Agent of the Shinigami Arc 23 min

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Ichigo confronts the spirit of Orihime's older brother, leading to a pivotal moment that helps him accept his role as a substitute Soul Reaper and protects those around him.

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Ichigo discovers that one of his schoolmates, Orihime Inoue, is being stalked by her older brother's spirit who turned into the hollow Acidwire due to Orihime stopping her prayers for him, which makes him hesitate to fulfill his duty. As Ichigo is forced to use his power again, his qualms of killing hollows are rested and he finally submits to his purpose as a substitute Soul Reaper, killing Acidwire. Before he does so however, Orihime's older brother was able to revert to his kind and gentle nature, expressing his love for her and thanking her before being sent to the Soul Society, the place where Soul Reapers and souls reside, via Ichigo's zanpakutou. Agent of the Shinigami arc: (3/20)

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What episode is "The Older Brother's Wish, the Younger Sister's Wish" in Bleach?

"The Older Brother's Wish, the Younger Sister's Wish" is episode 3 of Bleach.

Is "The Older Brother's Wish, the Younger Sister's Wish" canon or filler?

"The Older Brother's Wish, the Younger Sister's Wish" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.

What story arc is "The Older Brother's Wish, the Younger Sister's Wish" part of?

"The Older Brother's Wish, the Younger Sister's Wish" is part of the Agent of the Shinigami Arc.

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