What episode is "Stars and the Stray" in Bleach?
"Stars and the Stray" is episode 32 of Bleach.
Spoiler-Safe Summary
safe readRenji reflects on his childhood friendship with Rukia and their growing apart after key life changes. Driven by concern, he pleads with Ichigo to help rescue her from an impending threat.
Full Plot Summary
spoilersRenji reflects on his past with Rukia, remembering how they were childhood friends, and how they joined the Soul Reaper Academy together. However, they steadily grew more separated, and he stopped interfering with her after she was adopted by the Kuchiki clan. After reminiscing, he begs Ichigo to save her. Soul Society: The Sneak Entry arc: (12/21)
Episode FAQ
4 quick answersIs "Stars and the Stray" canon or filler?
"Stars and the Stray" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.
What story arc is "Stars and the Stray" part of?
"Stars and the Stray" is part of the Soul Society Arc.
Can I read this without spoilers?
Yes. Start with the spoiler-safe summary, then reveal the full plot only when you want the complete episode breakdown.
Series Cast
18Browse the main cast connected to this episode guide.
Ichigo Kurosaki main 
Rukia Kuchiki main 
Byakuya Kuchiki supporting 
Genryusai Yamamoto supporting 
Hiyori Sarugaki supporting 
Ikkaku Madarame supporting 
Jushiro Ukitake supporting 
Kenpachi Zaraki supporting 
Kisuke Urahara supporting 
Kon supporting 
Mayuri Kurotsuchi supporting 
Nanao Ise supporting Nelliel Tu Odelschwanck supporting Orihime Inoue supporting 
Rangiku Matsumoto supporting Renji Abarai supporting 
Retsu Unohana supporting Sajin Komamura supporting Related Movies
4Franchise movie releases are kept separate from the TV episode spine.
Bleach: Memories of Nobody 2006 
Bleach: The DiamondDust Rebellion 2007 
Bleach: Fade to Black 2008 
Bleach: The Hell Verse 2010