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Bleach
Season 8
The cover of the fourth DVD compilation released by Aniplex of The Arrancar: The Fierce Fight arc
No. of episodes16
Release
Original networkTV Tokyo
Original releaseDecember 12, 2007 (2007-12-12) –
April 16, 2008 (2008-04-16)
Season chronology
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Season 9
List of episodes

The eighth season of the Bleach anime series is named the Arrancar: The Fierce Fight arc (破面・激闘篇, Arankaru Gekitō Hen).[1] The episodes are directed by Noriyuki Abe, and produced by TV Tokyo, Dentsu and Studio Pierrot.[2] The season adapts Tite Kubo's Bleach manga series from the 29th volume to the 32nd volume (chapters 252–286). 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 aired from December 2007 to April 2008.[3][4] The English adaptation of the Bleach anime is licensed by Viz Media,[5] and this arc began airing on September 26, 2009 and ended November 21, 2009 on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim.[6][7] Four DVD compilations, each containing four episodes of the season, were released by Aniplex between May 28, 2008 and August 27, 2008 in Japan.[1][8] 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.[9][10]

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.[11] The first closing theme is Kousuke Atari's "Tane o Maku Hibi" (種をまく日々, lit. "Seed-Scattering Days"),[11] which switches in episode 154 to "Kansha." (感謝。, lit. "Gratitude.") by RSP.[12] 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.[13][14]

Episode list

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleStoryboarded byDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateEnglish air date [6][7]
1521"Ichigo Strikes Back! This Is My Bankai"
Transliteration: "Ichigo Hangeki! Koitsu ga Ore no Bankai da" (Japanese: 一護反撃！こいつが俺の卍解だ)		Yasuhito NishikataTomoko HiramukiMasashi SogoDecember 12, 2007 (2007-12-12)September 26, 2009
1532"The Devilish Research! Szayelaporro's Plan"
Transliteration: "Akuma no Kenkyū! Zaeruaporo no Takurami" (Japanese: 悪魔の研究！ザエルアポロの企み)		Takeshi Shirai
Natsuko Suzuki		Mitsutaka NoshitaniMasashi SogoDecember 19, 2007 (2007-12-19)October 3, 2009
1543"Rukia and Kaien, the Sorrowful Reunion"
Transliteration: "Rukia to Kaien, Kanashimi no Saikai" (Japanese: ルキアと海燕、哀しみの再会)		Hitoyuki MatsuiYasuo IwamotoRika NakaseDecember 26, 2007 (2007-12-26)October 3, 2009
1554"Rukia Retaliates! Release the Desperate Kidō"
Transliteration: "Rukia Hangeki! Kesshi no Kidō o Hanate" (Japanese: ルキア反撃！決死の鬼道を放て)		Masami AnnoMitsue YamazakiMasahiro ŌkuboJanuary 9, 2008 (2008-01-09)October 10, 2009
1565"Ishida & Pesche, the United Attack of Friendship"
Transliteration: "Ishida & Pesshe, Yūjō no Gattai Kōgeki" (Japanese: 石田＆ペッシェ、友情の合体攻撃)		Masami ShimodaHodaka KuramotoNatsuko TakahashiJanuary 16, 2008 (2008-01-16)October 10, 2009
1576"Ishida's Trump Card, Seele Schneider"
Transliteration: "Ishida no Kirifuda, Tamashii o Kirisaku Mono" (Japanese: 石田の切り札、魂を切り裂くもの)		Shigenori KageyamaHiroaki NishimuraMasashi SogoJanuary 23, 2008 (2008-01-23)October 17, 2009
1587"Right Arm of the Giant, Left Arm of the Devil"
Transliteration: "Kyojin no Uwan, Akuma no Sawan" (Japanese: 巨人の右腕、悪魔の左腕)		Jun'ya KoshibaYukio OkazakiMasashi SogoJanuary 30, 2008 (2008-01-30)October 17, 2009
1598"Yasutora Sado Dies! Orihime's Tears"
Transliteration: "Sado Yasutora Shisu! Orihime no Namida" (Japanese: 茶渡泰虎死す！織姫の涙)		Shigenori KageyamaKiyomu FukudaRika NakaseFebruary 6, 2008 (2008-02-06)October 24, 2009
1609"Testament, Your Heart is Right Here..."
Transliteration: "Yuigon, Kokoro wa Koko ni..." (Japanese: 遺言、心はここに…)		Masami AnnoMitsutaka NoshitaniGenki YoshimuraFebruary 13, 2008 (2008-02-13)October 24, 2009
16110"The Cruel Arrancar, Ulquiorra's Provocation"
Transliteration: "Zankoku na Arankaru, Urukiora no Chōhatsu" (Japanese: 残酷な破面、ウルキオラの挑発)		Masami ShimodaTomoko HiramukiMasahiro ŌkuboFebruary 20, 2008 (2008-02-20)October 31, 2009
16211"Szayelaporro Laughs, The Net Trapping Renji is Complete"
Transliteration: "Warau Zaeruaporo, Renji Hōimō Kansei" (Japanese: 笑うザエルアポロ、恋次包囲網完成)		Jun KamiyaHodaka KuramotoMichiko YokoteFebruary 27, 2008 (2008-02-27)October 31, 2009
16312"Shinigami and Quincy, The Battle with Madness"
Transliteration: "Shinigami to Kuinshī, Kyōki to no Tatakai" (Japanese: 死神とクインシー、狂気との戦い)		Shigenori KageyamaKiyomu FukudaMasahiro ŌkuboMarch 5, 2008 (2008-03-05)November 7, 2009
16413"Ishida's Strategy, 20-Second Offense and Defense"
Transliteration: "Ishida no Sakusen, Nijūbyō no Kōbō" (Japanese: 石田の作戦、20秒の攻防)		Masami ShimodaYasuhito NishikataGenki YoshimuraMarch 12, 2008 (2008-03-12)November 7, 2009
16514"The Murderous Intent Boils! The Joyful Grimmjow"
Transliteration: "Satsui Futtō! Kanki no Gurimujō" (Japanese: 殺意沸騰！歓喜のグリムジョー)		Masami ShimodaAkira ShimizuMichiko YokoteMarch 19, 2008 (2008-03-19)November 14, 2009
16615"Desperate Effort vs. Desperate Effort! Hollowfied Ichigo"
Transliteration: "Shiryoku vs. Shiryoku! Horōkashita Ichigo" (Japanese: 死力VS死力！ホロウ化した一護)		Tetsuhito SaitōKazunori MizunoNatsuko TakahashiApril 9, 2008 (2008-04-09)November 14, 2009
16716"The Moment of Conclusion, The End of Grimmjow"
Transliteration: "Ketchaku no Toki, Gurimujō no Saigo" (Japanese: 決着の時、グリムジョーの最後)		Jun'ya KoshibaHiroaki NishimuraMasashi SogoApril 16, 2008 (2008-04-16)November 21, 2009

References

General
  • "List of Bleach episode titles (144-154)" (in Japanese). TV Tokyo. Retrieved 2008-10-12.
  • "List of Bleach episode titles (155-165)" (in Japanese). TV Tokyo. Retrieved 2008-10-12.
  • "List of Bleach episode titles (166-177)" (in Japanese). TV Tokyo. Retrieved 2008-10-12.
  • "Bleach (English Dubbed) Season 9, Ep. 1 "Bleach 146"". Amazon.com. Retrieved 2011-02-18.
  • "Bleach (English Dubbed) Season 10, Ep. 1 "Bleach 157"". Amazon.com. Retrieved 2011-02-18.
Specific
  1. ^ a b "BLEACH 破面(アランカル)·激闘篇 1" (in Japanese). Amazon.com. Retrieved 2008-09-30.
  2. ^ "ぴえろ BLEACH =ブリーチ=" (in Japanese). Studio Pierrot. Retrieved 2009-04-07.
  3. ^ "List of Bleach episode titles (144-154)" (in Japanese). TV Tokyo. Retrieved 2008-10-12.
  4. ^ "List of Bleach episode titles (166-177)" (in Japanese). TV Tokyo. Retrieved 2008-10-12.
  5. ^ "Viz Officially Announces Bleach Anime". Anime News Network. 2006-03-15. Retrieved 2009-04-13.
  6. ^ a b "Bleach (English Dubbed) Season 9, Ep. 1 "Bleach 146"". Amazon.com. Retrieved 2011-02-18.
  7. ^ a b "Bleach (English Dubbed) Season 10, Ep. 1 "Bleach 157"". Amazon.com. Retrieved 2011-02-18.
  8. ^ "BLEACH 破面(アランカル)·激闘篇 4" (in Japanese). Amazon.com. Retrieved 2008-09-30.
  9. ^ "Bleach Uncut Box Set 9". Amazon.com. Retrieved 2011-10-04.
  10. ^ "Bleach Uncut Box Set 10". Amazon.com. Retrieved 2011-10-04.
  11. ^ a b "BLEACH～ブリーチ" (in Japanese). TV Tokyo. Archived from the original on 2007-10-26. Retrieved 2009-04-13.
  12. ^ "BLEACH～ブリーチ" (in Japanese). TV Tokyo. Archived from the original on 2008-01-23. Retrieved 2009-04-13.
  13. ^ "Second Bleach Film's Title, Date Revealed". Anime News Network. Retrieved 2009-04-14.
  14. ^ "Japanese Box Office, December 22–23: Bleach Film at #4 (Updated)". Anime News Network. Retrieved 2009-04-14.

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