What episode is "June 17, Memories in the Rain" in Bleach?
"June 17, Memories in the Rain" is episode 8 of Bleach.
Spoiler-Safe Summary
safe readOn the anniversary of their mother's death, Ichigo's family is confronted by a Soul Reaper enforcing rules about power transfer, leading to an unexpected confrontation that disrupts their mourning.
Full Plot Summary
spoilersIchigo and his family visit their mother's grave on the anniversary of her death. While there, the Soul Reaper sent to retrieve Rukia attacks them because she broke the Soul Society's laws by giving Ichigo her powers. The battle halts when Ichigo's sisters Karin and Yuzu are attacked by a huge hollow. Agent of the Shinigami arc: (8/20)
Episode FAQ
4 quick answersIs "June 17, Memories in the Rain" canon or filler?
"June 17, Memories in the Rain" is listed as canon · provisional in the current AnimeAnchor guide.
What story arc is "June 17, Memories in the Rain" part of?
"June 17, Memories in the Rain" is part of the Agent of the Shinigami 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