The aftermath of the battle with Aizen is shown. 

Ichigo uses the Final Getsuga Tenshō against Aizen. 

Ichigo arrives to settle his score with Aizen once and for all. 

As Aizen was about to kill Ichigo's friends, he is stopped by Gin who betrays him after 200 years of their partnership. 

Ichigo stands his ground against Tensa Zangetsu, who fuses with Ichigo's inner Hollow. 

Lieutenants Shūhei Hisagi and Rangiku Matsumoto go on a mission, and Hisagi deludes himself into thinking that Rangiku likes him. 

Ichigo has another dream and tries to escape from it again. 

The Women's Soul Reaper Association is hosting a New Year's party in the Soul Society, when Hitsugaya and the other male Soul Reapers come crashing in. 

Ichigo and Isshin arrive in the Precipice World, a place where time flows two thousand times faster than the outside world. 

Ichigo finds himself cornered against Gin's Bankai. Meanwhile, Urahara, Yoruichi, and Isshin fight Aizen in a three-on-one battle. 

As Aizen is transformed by the Hōgyoku, Kisuke realizes that Aizen has evaded the Soul Reapers because he has a high Spirit Energy. 

While visiting the World of the Living, Rukia comes across Kurumadani, the current Soul Reaper stationed in Karakura Town, being attacked by a mysterious masked man. 

The Shinigami in the Gotei 13 make a movie for the Seireitei International Film Festival. 

As Ichigo and Gin Ichimaru battle, Aizen explains the true power of the Hōgyoku to Isshin Kurosaki. 

As Aizen reveals more facts to Ichigo, Isshin Kurosaki joins the battle. 

Aizen reveals to Ichigo that all of his battles have taken place exactly as he desired. 

Captain-Commander Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto joins the battle against Aizen, only for his Zanpakutō's abilities to be sealed by Wonderweiss Margela. 

The Shinigami and Visored, attacking Aizen, are unable to defeat the treacherous captain. 

The Shinigami and Visored vow to protect Ichigo and defeat Aizen.

As Captain Sajin Komamura continues his battle with Tōsen, Shinji releases his Zanpakutō against Aizen. 

Kaname Tōsen reveals his true reasons for betraying Soul Society. 

As Captains Byakuya Kuchiki and Kenpachi prepare to fight each other, Yammy Llargo's anger makes him even stronger.

Ichigo begins his return to Karakura Town. 

Ichigo has a dream and tries to escape from it. 

The captains in Hueco Mundo decide to send Ichigo back to Karakura Town. 

As the situation begins to get desperate in the Fake Karakura Town, the battle with Yammy Llargo continues in Hueco Mundo. 

As Tier Harribel falls unconscious from her wounds, she recalls her past. 

Coyote Starrk and Captain Shunsui Kyōraku conclude their battle. 

Love Aikawa and Rōjūrō Ōtoribashi battle against Coyote Starrk. 

Baraggan Luisenbarn recalls his past as the King of Hueco Mundo.

Hachigen Ushōda helps Captain Suì-Fēng battle Baraggan Luisenbarn. 

The Visored join the fight and think back to 101 years ago, when Shinji and his friends were going through Hollowfication.

The Espada are shown to still be alive, Sōsuke Aizen, Gin Ichimaru, and Kaname Tōsen are freed, and the Visored arrive on the battlefield. 

Captain Kyōraku and Coyote Starrk decide to get serious in their battle. 

As Lieutenant Marechiyo Ōmaeda distracts Baraggan Luisenbarn for Captain Suì-Fēng, Captain Shunsui Kyōraku and Coyote Starrk continue their battle. 

Captain Suì-Fēng and Lieutenant Marechiyo Ōmaeda struggle against Baraggan Louisenbairn. 

The battle between Tōshirō and Tier Harribel continues. 

As Rukia, Chad and Renji battle Yammy Llargo, the captains continue battling the Espada. 

Ichigo and Ulquiorra conclude their battle. 

Ichigo struggles against Ulquiorra as Renji Abarai and Yasutora Sado fight Battikaroa.

Prior events are recalled.