Season 8

The eighth season of the Bleach anime series is named the Arrancar: The Fierce Fight arc. The episodes are directed by Noriyuki Abe and produced by TV Tokyo, Dentsu, and Studio Pierrot. Based on Tite Kubo's Bleach manga series, the episodes' plot centers on Ichigo Kurosaki's and his friends' battle against the Espada, the strongest members of former Soul Reaper captain Sōsuke Aizen's army, to save Orihime Inoue. The season began airing on December 12, 2007 in Japan on TV Tokyo and ended on April 16, 2008. The English adaptation of the Bleach anime is licensed by Viz Media, and this arc began airing on September 26, 2009 and ended November 21, 2009 on Adult Swim. Four DVD compilations, each containing four episodes of the season, were released by Aniplex between May 28, 2008 and August 27, 2008 in Japan. Viz Media released the season in two separate DVD boxes during 2011 on June 21 and September 6. The first box, however, also contains episodes from the previous season. The episodes use three pieces of theme music: one opening theme and two closing themes. The opening theme is "After Dark" by Asian Kung-Fu Generation. The first closing theme is Kousuke Atari's "Tane o Maku Hibi", which switches in episode 154 to "Kansha." by RSP. To promote the second Bleach featured film, Bleach: The DiamondDust Rebellion, the opening and closing credits for episode 152 to 154 use footage from the film, which was released on December 22, 2007.

Season episodes list 8

S08E01

S08E01 : Ichigo Strikes Back! This Is My Bankai 8.11/10 (aired on 12/12/2007)

Ichigo is pushed to the limit and releases his bankai to protect Nel. Also by the urging of the…
S08E02

S08E02 : The Devilish Research! Szayel Aporro's Plan 8.02/10 (aired on 12/19/2007)

The Espada Szayel Aporro sends out the execution unit named "Exequias" to go after Ichigo who…
S08E03

S08E03 : Rukia and Kaien, the Sorrowful Reunion 7.93/10 (aired on 12/26/2007)

Rukia talks with Aaroniero Arruruerie, but his faces resembles Kaien Shiba. Aaroniero tells his…
S08E04

S08E04 : Rukia Retaliates! Release the Desperate Kidou 7.82/10 (aired on 01/09/2008)

Rukia and her battle with Aaroniero continue. Rukia is still struggling with Aaroniero, and finally…
S08E05

S08E05 : Ishida & Pesshe, the United Attack of Friendship 7.83/10 (aired on 01/16/2008)

Ishida and Pesshe continue there battle with Cirucci, and gain the upper hand when Pesshe uses his…
S08E06

S08E06 : Ishida's Trump Card, Seele Schneider 7.84/10 (aired on 01/23/2008)

Ishida continues his fight with Cirucci and reveals a secret weapon, Seele Schneider. Meanwhile,…
S08E07

S08E07 : Right Arm of the Giant, Left Arm of the Devil 7.9/10 (aired on 01/30/2008)

Chad struggles with his battle with Gantenbainne Mosqueda, until his Right arm takes it true form.…
S08E08

S08E08 : Sado Yasutora Dies! Orihime's Tears 7.58/10 (aired on 02/06/2008)

Chad realizes Noitora's fearsome strength too late and he falls. The others sense it including…
S08E09

S08E09 : Testament - Your Heart Is Right Here… 7.88/10 (aired on 02/13/2008)

Rukia continues her fight with the 9th Espada, Aaroniero Arruruerie. She still has mixed…
S08E10

S08E10 : The Cruel Arrancar, Ulquiorra's Provocation 7.88/10 (aired on 02/20/2008)

Everyone on the Arrancar side, sees Rukia's and Aaroniero's death. Meanwhile, Renji continues his…
S08E11

S08E11 : Syazel Aporro Laughs, the Net Trapping Renji Is Complete 7.99/10 (aired on 02/27/2008)

Renji continues his battle with Szayel Aporro while Ichigo faces off against Ulquiorra. Not…
S08E12

S08E12 : Shinigami and Quincy, the Battle with Madness 7.87/10 (aired on 03/05/2008)

Loly and Menoly continue to mistreat Orihime and Loly is about to finish her off when the wall…
S08E13

S08E13 : Ishida's Strategy, the 20-Second Offense and Defense 7.95/10 (aired on 03/12/2008)

Uryuu and Renji continue fighting against Szayel and with Renji's help, Uryuu pulls out a secret…
S08E14

S08E14 : The Murderous Intent Boils! The Joyful Grimmjow 7.92/10 (aired on 03/19/2008)

Uryuu and Renji recover from their battle with Szayel Aporro while Orihime continues to heal…
S08E15

S08E15 : Desperate Effort vs. Desperate Effort! The Hollowized Ichigo 8.09/10 (aired on 04/09/2008)

Ichigo pulls out his Hollow mask and Grimmjow releases his sword, Pantera. With both in their most…
S08E16

S08E16 : The Moment of Conclusion, the End of Grimmjow 8.09/10 (aired on 04/16/2008)

Grimmjow's past and his ascension to Adjuchas, along with his meeting of Shawlong and the others is…