Season 10

The tenth season of the Bleach anime series, released on DVD as the Arrancar vs. Shinigami arc, is directed by Noriyuki Abe and produced by TV Tokyo, Dentsu, and Studio Pierrot. The 16-episode season is based on Tite Kubo's Bleach manga series. The episodes' plot continues to follow Ichigo Kurosaki's and his friends' battle against the Espada, the strongest of former Soul Reaper Captain Sōsuke Aizen's army, to rescue Orihime Inoue. Episodes 204 and 205 are centered on a soccer match developed by the Kasumiōji Soul Reapers who appeared in season 9. The season first aired from October 14, 2008 until February 3, 2009 on TV Tokyo in Japan. The English adaptation of the anime is licensed by Viz Media, and began airing on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim starting on February 5, 2011, and ended on May 21, 2011. Aniplex released the season in a series of DVD compilations, with each of the four volumes containing four episodes. The first DVD volume was released on May 27, 2009, and the fourth one on August 26, 2009. The episodes use three pieces of theme music: one opening theme and two closing themes. The opening theme is "Velonica" by Aqua Timez. The first ending theme, "Hitohira no Hanabira" by Stereopony, is used for episode 190 to 201, and the second ending theme, "Sky Chord" by Shion Tsuji, is used for the remainder. To promote the third feature film, Bleach: Fade to Black, which was released on December 13, 2008, the credits from episodes 197 through 201 use teaser footage.

Season episodes list 10

S10E01

S10E01 : Hueco Mundo Chapter, Restart! 7.78/10 (aired on 10/14/2008)

After a recap of Ichigo's battles with Ulquiorra and Grimmjow, Ichigo takes Orihime and Nel and…
S10E02

S10E02 : Szayel Aporro's Theater 7.7/10 (aired on 10/21/2008)

Renji and Uryuu find themselves back in the same room as before with Szayel Aporro waiting for…
S10E03

S10E03 : Nel's Secret, a Big-Breasted Beauty Joins the Battle!? 8.3/10 (aired on 10/28/2008)

The fight between Nnoitra and Ichigo gets more desperate as Nnoitra is about to crush Nel's head.…
S10E04

S10E04 : The Irresistable, Puppet Show of Terror 7.8/10 (aired on 11/04/2008)

Uryu and Renji struggle against their clones. Szayel reveals a second ability: he is able to create…
S10E05

S10E05 : Neliel's Past 7.94/10 (aired on 11/11/2008)

Neliel's past is revealed through her fight with Nnoitra. Meanwhile, Pesche and Dondochakka mounts…
S10E06

S10E06 : The Ultimate Union! Pesche's Seriousness 7.94/10 (aired on 11/18/2008)

Neliel finishes calling out her sword, Gamuza, and transforms into a white centaur. Before…
S10E07

S10E07 : Joining the Battle! The Strongest Shinigami Army Appears 8.12/10 (aired on 11/25/2008)

Kenpachi kills Tesla in one blow and tells Ichigo to stay out of his fight. He informs Ichigo that…
S10E08

S10E08 : Byakuya's Bankai, the Quiet Anger 8.07/10 (aired on 12/02/2008)

Zommari, upset over Byakuya refusing to consider him an equal opponent, releases his zanpakuto,…
S10E09

S10E09 : The Two Scientists, Mayuri's Trap 7.82/10 (aired on 12/09/2008)

Zommari survives Byakuya’s attack but Byakuya, having already discovered how to counter his ability…
S10E10

S10E10 : The Resurrecting Szayel Aporro 8.07/10 (aired on 12/16/2008)

Rukia regains consciousness, but is told to rest and regain her strength for the battles ahead.…
S10E11

S10E11 : The Hardest Body!? Cut Down Nnoitra 7.88/10 (aired on 12/23/2008)

Szayel, his senses heightened as a result of the drug, feels Mayuri's zanpakuto piercing through…
S10E12

S10E12 : Nnoitra Released! Multiplying Arms 7.94/10 (aired on 01/06/2009)

Kenpachi manages to wound Nnoitra with the slash, and finds the right amount of force he needs to…
S10E13

S10E13 : Fierce Fighting Conclusion! Who's the Strongest? 7.97/10 (aired on 01/13/2009)

Kenpachi continues fighting Nnoitra, and although he is able to keep up with his attacks, he…
S10E14

S10E14 : Karakura Town Gathers! Aizen Versus Shinigami 8.05/10 (aired on 01/20/2009)

After Kenpachi defeats Nnoitra, he demands Orihime heal him. Before Orihime reaches him, the Espada…
S10E15

S10E15 : Ichigo's Seppuku Persuasion Strategy 7.14/10 (aired on 01/27/2009)

Back in the real world, Ichigo is in school when he happens upon Lurichiyo from the Kasumioji clan…
S10E16

S10E16 : Thump! A Kemari Tournament Filled with Hollows 7.39/10 (aired on 02/03/2009)

The soccer game officially kicks off, with the referees being the proprietors from the Urahara…