What episode is "3rd Year High School Student! Dressed Up, and a New Chapter Begins!" in Bleach?
"3rd Year High School Student! Dressed Up, and a New Chapter Begins!" is episode 343 of Bleach.
Spoiler-Safe Summary
safe readSeventeen months after a major conflict, Ichigo Kurosaki resumes peaceful life as a high school senior, but trouble arises when he confronts thieves, leading to new challenges at school.
Full Plot Summary
spoilersSeventeen months after the defeat of Sousuke Aizen at the cost of his Soul Reaper powers, Ichigo Kurosaki has been living in peace as a third year high school student. On the way home from school, Ichigo incapacitates a thief and returns the stolen bag to its owner. The next day, the thief and his gang seek out Ichigo at his school and are confronted by Uryuu Ishida. Elsewhere, the owner of the stolen bag meets with his friends revealing he has found Ichigo.
Episode FAQ
4 quick answersIs "3rd Year High School Student! Dressed Up, and a New Chapter Begins!" canon or filler?
"3rd Year High School Student! Dressed Up, and a New Chapter Begins!" is listed as canon · provisional in the current AnimeAnchor guide.
What story arc is "3rd Year High School Student! Dressed Up, and a New Chapter Begins!" part of?
"3rd Year High School Student! Dressed Up, and a New Chapter Begins!" is part of the The Blade Is Me 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.
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