What episode is "Friend or Foe!? Ginjo's True Intentions!" in Bleach?
"Friend or Foe!? Ginjo's True Intentions!" is episode 356 of Bleach.
Spoiler-Safe Summary
safe readIchigo trains with Ginjou but grows suspicious of his true motives as tensions rise. When Ginjou's threatening words cause a shift, Ichigo taps into a powerful new level to confront him.
Full Plot Summary
spoilersIchigo continues his training with Ginjou while Orihime heals him. Yet when Ginjou blinds him and starts to say antagonistic things to make Ichigo angry, Ichigo begins to doubt Ginjou's true intentions. When Ginjou claims that he will kill Chad and Orihime, Ichigo is able to notice his spiritual pressure. Ichigo then manages to wound Ginjou with his Fullbring, reaching its final level, and Ginjou apologizes for his acting.
Episode FAQ
4 quick answersIs "Friend or Foe!? Ginjo's True Intentions!" canon or filler?
"Friend or Foe!? Ginjo's True Intentions!" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.
What story arc is "Friend or Foe!? Ginjo's True Intentions!" part of?
"Friend or Foe!? Ginjo's True Intentions!" 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.
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