What episode is "Bounts! The Soul Hunters!" in Bleach?
"Bounts! The Soul Hunters!" is episode 69 of Bleach.
Spoiler-Safe Summary
safe readIchigo and his friends learn about the dangerous Bounts from Kisuke and prepare to confront them. They encounter powerful enemies who use unique familiars, signaling a challenging new threat on the horizon.
Full Plot Summary
spoilersAt Urahara's shop, Kisuke discusses about the Bounts with Ichigo and his friends, and orders the modified souls, Ririn, Noba and Kuroudo, to accompany them. The group subsequently locates a pair of Bounts, Yoshino Souma and Ryou Udagawa. As Udagawa retreats, Ichigo begins to battle Yoshino, who summons her "doll" Goethe, a Familiar unique to each of the Bounts.
Episode FAQ
4 quick answersIs "Bounts! The Soul Hunters!" canon or filler?
"Bounts! The Soul Hunters!" is listed as filler in the current AnimeAnchor guide.
What story arc is "Bounts! The Soul Hunters!" part of?
"Bounts! The Soul Hunters!" is part of the Bount Arc (Filler).
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