What episode is "Power of the Substitute Badge, Ichigo's 'Pride'!" in Bleach?
"Power of the Substitute Badge, Ichigo's 'Pride'!" is episode 348 of Bleach.
Spoiler-Safe Summary
safe readIchigo begins learning to harness his new Fullbring abilities through challenging training exercises, guided by allies encouraging him to embrace his inner strength.
Full Plot Summary
spoilersThe next day, Ichigo is called in to Xcution headquarters to learn how to use the Fullbring abilities. Ichigo is shrunken and placed in a dollhouse by Riruka Dokugamine, where he has to defeat an aggressive pig plushie under a time limit set by Giriko Kutsuzawa. When Chad advises Ichigo to use his pride, Ichigo uses his substitute badge as the focal item to materialize his Fullbring.
Episode FAQ
4 quick answersIs "Power of the Substitute Badge, Ichigo's 'Pride'!" canon or filler?
"Power of the Substitute Badge, Ichigo's 'Pride'!" is listed as canon · provisional in the current AnimeAnchor guide.
What story arc is "Power of the Substitute Badge, Ichigo's 'Pride'!" part of?
"Power of the Substitute Badge, Ichigo's 'Pride'!" 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
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