(dub) 16 : Encounter: Abarai Renji! Apr 2026

: Renji unleashes his Zanpakutō's Shikai form, Zabimaru —a segmented, whip-like blade—severely wounding Ichigo.

: Shows his loyalty to Rukia despite their different backgrounds. (Dub) 16 : Encounter: Abarai Renji!

: Ichigo arrives in his Soul Reaper form just in time to save Uryū. Renji is initially shocked by the massive size of Ichigo's Zanpakutō, which signifies a high level of spiritual power. Major Battle & Developments : Renji unleashes his Zanpakutō's Shikai form, Zabimaru

: An imposing captain whose presence indicates the severity of Rukia's "crimes". Renji is initially shocked by the massive size

: Two powerful Soul Reapers from the 6th Division—Lieutenant Renji Abarai and Captain Byakuya Kuchiki (Rukia's brother)—arrive in the Human World to arrest her for the capital crime of transferring her powers to a human.

: Uryū Ishida attempts to defend Rukia but is quickly defeated and nearly killed by Renji.