What episode is "Hitsugaya's Decision! The Clash Approaches" in Bleach?
"Hitsugaya's Decision! The Clash Approaches" is episode 94 of Bleach.
Spoiler-Safe Summary
safe readAmidst tensions in the Rukongai, Kariya seeks support to challenge the Soul Reapers, while Ichigo and his allies continue searching for threats involving the Bounts. Encounters between key characters intensify as the conflict escalates during this arc.
Full Plot Summary
spoilersByakuya sends Rukia to the Kuchiki clan's house to recuperate. In the Rukongai, Kariya enters Kusajishi, one of the most crime-ridden parts of Rukongai, and asks the populace to aid him in fighting the Soul Reapers. Ichigo, Uryuu Ishida, and Yasutora "Chad" Sado begin searching for the Bounts again, and Ichigo takes the modified soul Ririn with him. Elsewhere in a forest in the Rukongai, Byakuya encounters Kariya.
Episode FAQ
4 quick answersIs "Hitsugaya's Decision! The Clash Approaches" canon or filler?
"Hitsugaya's Decision! The Clash Approaches" is listed as filler in the current AnimeAnchor guide.
What story arc is "Hitsugaya's Decision! The Clash Approaches" part of?
"Hitsugaya's Decision! The Clash Approaches" 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.
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Bleach: The DiamondDust Rebellion 2007 
Bleach: Fade to Black 2008 
Bleach: The Hell Verse 2010