Season Guide
Bleach — Season 2012
Season 2012 Review
Season 2012 of Bleach premiered 2012-01-10 and ran 12 episodes through 2012-03-27.
Episodes
1
SummaryOn New Year's Day, Izuru hosts a kite-flying contest in the hopes of everyone having a good time.Our TakeSolid, satisfying television. The season's engine keeps turning and the character work…
2
SummaryIchigo continues his training with Kūgo Ginjō.Our TakeVery good — not the series' peak, but an hour that reminds you why Bleach works.
3
SummaryIchigo trains with his Fullbring. Chad and Orihime investigate Tsukishima and engage in battle.Our TakeConfident and engaging. The plot moves, the stakes feel real, and the hour flies by.
4
SummaryUryu begins his own investigation to track down the enemy who attacked him. As he goes around searching for clues, he notices that people close to Ichigo are acting strangely.Our…
5
SummaryIchigo escapes from his house in confusion after witnessing his friends and family welcoming Tsukishima as if they've known him for years.Our TakeConfident and engaging. The plot moves, the stakes…
6
SummaryAs Ichigo begins his battle with Tsukishima, Uryū arrives and Ginjō is cut by Tsukishima.Our TakeSolid, satisfying television. The season's engine keeps turning and the character work pays.
7
SummaryGinjo reveals his true colors by attacking Ichigo and stripping him of his Fullbring powers. Ichigo lies in despair from losing his powers yet again, when his father Isshin and…
8
SummaryUnder the orders of Head Captain Yamamoto, the 13 Court Guard Squad Soul Reapers share their Spirit Energy to restore Ichigo's lost powers. With his Soul Reaper powers fully restored,…
9
SummaryThe Soul Reapers take on the Xcution members in one-on-one battles. Meanwhile, Ichigo and Uryu prepare to take on Ginjo.Our TakeA standout hour — the kind of episode that justifies…
10
SummaryThe battle between Byakuya and Tsukishima escalates as they both push their powers to the limit. Meanwhile, Rukia struggles against the traps set up by Riruka.Our TakeConfident and engaging. The…
11
SummaryAs the battle between Ichigo, Uryū , and Kūgo Ginjō intensifies, the truth behind the Substitute Shinigami Badge surfaces.Our TakeVery good — not the series' peak, but an hour that…
12
Our TakeSolid, satisfying television. The season's engine keeps turning and the character work pays.