What episode is "Deadly Battle of Tears! Rukia vs. Orihime" in Bleach?
"Deadly Battle of Tears! Rukia vs. Orihime" is episode 85 of Bleach.
Rukia is forced into a confrontation against her will, while allies arrive to help free her and her opponent, leading to a retreat by a common enemy amid rising tension.
Using Ritz to control Rukia, Mabashi forces Rukia to fight Orihime, who is unwilling to fight against Rukia, as she had traveled with Ichigo to the Soul Society for the purpose of saving her. Ninth division lieutenant Shuuhei Hisagi arrives and after learning of the situation from Orihime, intends to kill Rukia. However, Orihime manages to separate Ritz from Rukia with her abilities, and Hisagi defeats Ritz. Before Hisagi can attack Mabashi, Ichinose arrives and retreats with Mabashi.
"Deadly Battle of Tears! Rukia vs. Orihime" is episode 85 of Bleach.
"Deadly Battle of Tears! Rukia vs. Orihime" is listed as filler in the current AnimeAnchor guide.
"Deadly Battle of Tears! Rukia vs. Orihime" is part of the Bount Arc (Filler).
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Ichigo Kurosaki main
Rukia Kuchiki main
Byakuya Kuchiki supporting
Hiyori Sarugaki supporting
Ikkaku Madarame supporting
Jushiro Ukitake supporting
Kenpachi Zaraki supporting
Kisuke Urahara supporting
Kon supporting
Mayuri Kurotsuchi supporting
Nanao Ise supporting
Rangiku Matsumoto supporting
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