Casual Soul Realm Assault Trip!

 is the tenth episode of the Bleach anime.

While grudgingly attending Don Kanonji's show with the rest of his family, Ichigo Kurosaki is forced to fight a Hollow inadvertently created by Don Kanonji himself.

Summary
At an abandoned hospital in Karakura Town, an announcer informs the audience of the location they are broadcasting this week's Casual Soul Realm Assault Trip episode from and claims that ghostly screams can be heard from within the building. While Orihime Inoue, Tatsuki Arisawa, Yasutora Sado, Keigo Asano, Mizuiro Kojima, Isshin Kurosaki, Karin Kurosaki, Yuzu Kurosaki, and Ichigo Kurosaki watch from the assembled crowd, a woman on-stage wonders what they will see tonight.

Enthusiastically and loudly telling the audience to welcome the charismatic medium of the new century and messenger of the underworld to the stage, the announcer points to the sky and shouts out Don Kanonji's name as Don Kanonji himself leaps out of a helicopter hovering far above the ground below, where he declares that spirits are always with the audience before deploying a large parachute and falling to the ground safely. Earlier, at Karakura High School in the afternoon, Orihime cheerfully performs Don Kanonji's signature pose and laugh, only to find Ichigo surprised and disappointed by this instead of reciprocating.

Seeing this reaction, a confused Orihime questions it and asks Ichigo if he knows what the pose signifies, prompting him to reluctantly admit that it is from Casual Soul Realm Assault Trip. Pleased by this, Orihime declares that it is a fun show and tries to get Ichigo to join her in performing the pose, only for Tatsuki to come up behind her and grab her arms. While Orihime asks her what she is doing, Tatsuki gently but firmly pushes her away and promises to perform the pose and laugh with her, leaving a perplexed Ichigo standing in the doorway to the classroom. When Keigo greets him, Ichigo turns to see him, Mizuiro, and Sado performing the pose and laugh as well.

Shortly afterward, an incredulous Keigo demands to know why Ichigo does not want to go to the episode of Casual Soul Realm Assault Trip that is being recorded live in Karakura Town when it is the most popular TV show around. As Keigo claims that the only citizens of Karakura Town who are not going are dead, Ichigo sarcastically claims to be a zombie and tells Keigo to get lost, leading the latter to reveal that he even invited Rukia Kuchiki, who greets an embarrassed Ichigo. While watching Rukia decline to perform Don Kanonji's pose and laugh with Keigo out of embarrassment, an annoyed Ichigo notes that she has added to her repertoire of tricks.

In the present, Ichigo stands in the crowd with the same look of annoyance as those around him cheer for Don Kanonji, who asks the crowd how they are doing tonight before promising to let them listen to the cries of spirits tonight, to their delight. When the woman asks him what he thinks of the location, Don Kanonji notes that the place reeks of spirits and performs his signature pose and laugh while the crowd utters his catchphrase of "Smells like bad spirits!", further annoying Ichigo. As smoke fills the air around Don Kanonji, obscuring him from the view of the crowd, a crew member shouts that they are cutting to commercial while Ichigo notes he hates shows about spirits.

Soon afterward, a staff member directs members of the crowd to follow a guide to the spirit purification area as Orihime runs up to Ichigo and apologizes to him for what she did the other day. As Ichigo wonders what she is talking about, Orihime explains that Tatsuki told her about how Ichigo does not like this kind of program and that she did not know prior, prompting Ichigo to assure her that it is alright before pointing out Keigo and Mizuiro, who are performing the pose and laugh at him even though they know he does not like it. When Orihime questions why he came anyway, Ichigo reveals that his father and sister are big fans of the show while Isshin and Yuzu pose and laugh.

A surprised Orihime wonders if this is why he came, which Ichigo confirms on the grounds of not being able to just let them come alone. When a pleased Orihime claims that this is kind of him, a confused Ichigo states that it is just normal behavior, which Orihime agrees with after reconsideration. From the crowd, Tatsuki calls out to Orihime and asserts that she is being left behind, prompting Orihime to tell her to wait and bid Ichigo farewell before running off. Looking over the crowd, Ichigo disparages all the people caught up in this show, only to be shocked when Rukia appears behind him and performs Don Kanonji's signature pose and laugh as well.

As she notes the irritated look on his face, Rukia tells Ichigo to take advantage of the event and enjoy it, only for Ichigo to claim that he is always like this. Observing that Ichigo must be exhausted from school and his Shinigami work, Rukia points out that there will be tough battles ahead and encourages Ichigo to use this opportunity to relax, surprising him with her compassion, before bluntly asking him what this event is about, to Ichigo's chagrin. Ichigo asks Rukia if there are really Souls trapped in this abandoned hospital, and when she wonders why he is questioning this, he notes that the Shinigami should have helped it cross over by now.

However, Rukia admits that this is not necessarily true and details how Souls that inhabit locations like this hospital are fixed-location Jibakurei and assimilate into the earth, which largely prevents Shinigami and Soul Society from detecting them. As Rukia notes that Jibakurei will only show themselves when Humans invade their territory, a crew member approaches the hospital with a large spotlight on a tripod and steps onto the area in front of the steps to the front door, causing a Hollow-like howl to emanate from within the hospital. Startled by this, Sado asks Keigo and Mizuiro if they heard something, leading Keigo to nervously claim that Sado is creeping him out.

As Mizuiro tells him that it is probably just his imagination, Sado agrees and apologizes as he continues to listen to the howl. Hearing the howl elsewhere, an agitated Karin notes that she should not have come here, only to dismiss her trouble when Isshin asks her what is wrong. While Orihime and Tatsuki look at each other in concern over the unearthly howl, Rukia asserts that this is the cry of a Jibakurei and that one is present after all. When Ichigo expresses surprise at it not being the cry of a Hollow, Rukia reminds him that the occurrence of a Hollow follows several patterns as the Jibakurei manifests in front of the hospital, to which he is attached by several chains.

Rukia explains that one such pattern involves a Jibakurei who feels a strong attachment to part of the Human World being left alone and eventually becoming a Hollow as this one is, and as Ichigo realizes what this means, Rukia confirms that he is a Plus on the verge of becoming a Hollow and refers to him as a Demi-Hollow while the Jibakurei screams. Admitting that the Jibakurei feels like a Hollow to him, Ichigo observes that he is not wearing the white mask of one and that the hole in his chest is not fully open yet, prompting Rukia to detail how the hole in a Hollow's chest signifies that their heart is lost and that they have become a mass of instincts.

Elaborating on how the skull-shaped mask of a Hollow shields those bared instincts from the outside world, Rukia reveals that neither of those is necessary if the heart is still intact and explains that a Human's Chain of Fate is severed from their body when they die before noting that they normally wait for Shinigami to come along and help them pass over. As she reveals that lost Souls can become bound to certain objects if they have regrets and cannot let go of their life, Rukia illustrates this to Ichigo with her drawings, only to be shocked and disappointed when Ichigo disapprovingly looks away from her work, causing her to hit him with her sketchpad.

Rukia asserts that the heart of the Jibakurei is being held by this hospital as the Jibakurei declares that the hospital belongs to him and that no one else can have it. While the Jibakurei claims that he will make lots of money off of it and drive a pink Cadillac, Ichigo expresses disgust at his greed. Suddenly, a crew member announces that they are coming back from commercial break and the lights change color, prompting Rukia to realize that something is happening as Ichigo looks at her in disappointment. While Don Kanonji tells the crowd that spirits are forever with them, the crowd performs his pose and laugh with him as Rukia joins in.

When an angered Ichigo demands to know if this is okay, Rukia tells him to calm down and assures Ichigo that it usually takes several months for a Jibakurei to become a Hollow. As the announcer declares that it is time for Don Kanonji to purify the spirit, Rukia notes that they would not want the Jibakurei to become agitated around this many people and promises that they will perform Konsō on him after the event is over. With Ichigo still unsure about this plan, Rukia explains that a Soul lets out a frightening scream right before it becomes a Hollow due to how much pain it is in at that point in time and asks Ichigo if he believes that the Jibakurei looks to be in pain.

While Don Kanonji inspects him up close, the Jibakurei demands to know who he is and if he is going to taint his hospital as well before proclaiming that he has guts to do so and insulting Don Kanonji's hat, leading Ichigo to admit that he does not appear to be in pain as Rukia asserts that it will take another half a year for him to become a Hollow unless the hole in his chest is damaged in some way. Suddenly, Don Kanonji jams the end of his Super Spirits Stick into the hole of the Jibakurei, who begins screaming in pain as Ichigo and Rukia watch in shock. Pushing the Super Spirits Stick further into the Jibakurei, Don Kanonji promises to let him cross over peacefully.

The announcer excitedly identifies the Super Spirits Stick' and notes that it is unusual for Don Kanonji to use it so early as the crowd cheers. While Ichigo questions what Don Kanonji is doing, Rukia calls him a fool and asserts that this will only speed up the process of the Jibakurei becoming a Hollow. As the Jibakurei continues to howl in agony and begins to let out a Hollow's roar, Don Kanonji chants fervently. Suddenly, Ichigo leaps over the rope barricade in front of the crowd and runs toward Don Kanonji while demanding that he stop it, prompting one of the crew members to order the security team to step in as Ichigo is suddenly pinned down by several uniformed men.

Telling Ichigo to come back so she can turn him into a Shinigami as she dons her Gokon Tekkō, Rukia is swiftly pinned down by several more uniformed men as Ichigo demands that they get off. As the Jibakurei continues to scream in extreme pain, visibly unnerving Orihime, Karin, and Sado, his chains begin breaking apart, shocking Rukia while Ichigo continues to struggle. Suddenly, Kisuke Urahara pushes Ichigo's soul out of his body with the tip of his cane, giving him access to his Shinigami form as he is sent flying away. Ichigo sits up and demands to know who did that before seeing Urahara, who stands with Tessai Tsukabishi and greets him.

As Urahara tells him to get going, Ichigo gets up and runs off while Rukia questions why Urahara is here and Tessai takes Ichigo's unconscious body from the confused security team. Running up to Don Kanonji, who is surprised by his sudden appearance, Ichigo pushes him back from the Jibakurei, leading the crowd to see Don Kanonji sent flying back as the announcer details what just happened. When Don Kanonji demands to know what he is doing, a puzzled Ichigo asks him if he can see him too, leading Don Kanonji to confirm that he can do so because he is the charismatic medium of the new century before assuming that Ichigo is a dead fan of his, to Ichigo's irritation.

Upon hearing a loud cracking sound from behind him, Ichigo turns to see the body of the Jibakurei cracking and bulging outward as he wonders if he is too late. Shining brightly, the Jibakurei suddenly shatters, leaving a cloud of smoke as a stunned Ichigo expresses his belief that the Jibakurei has disappeared. However, while Don Kanonji declares that the soul purification mission is complete to the cheering crowd, a shocked Rukia realizes that the Jibakurei did not disappear and opens her Denreishinki while noting that a Demi-Hollow like the Jibakurei disperses and reforms in another location the instant it becomes a Hollow.

Rukia's Denreishinki scans the area as she recalls that the heart of the Jibakurei was held by this location before looking up in shock at the moon, which is obscured by a bright orb of light that begins to move toward the roof of the hospital. As the crowd continues to cheer for Don Kanonji, who thanks them, Rukia tells Ichigo to look up, prompting him and Don Kanonji to look at the roof of the hospital, where the orb of light begins drawing green Reishi from the surroundings that proceeds to form The Demi-Hollow's body from the limbs up. The head of the Jibakurei pops out of the neck stump and screams before emitting a white substance that forms into a mask.

As the Demi-Hollow roars, a stunned Don Kanonji wonders what it is, and as Ichigo begins to explain what a Hollow is, Don Kanonji notes that it reeks of a dangerous spirit before declaring that it must be an evil boss that has come to avenge the Soul he just purified, to Ichigo's consternation. When the Demi-Hollow voices his desire to devour Don Kanonji, Ichigo moves to protect him, but Don Kanonji pushes Ichigo out of the way and tells him to run before telling the Demi-Hollow to come on and proclaiming that he will be his opponent as the charismatic medium of the new century with his Super Spirits Stick held out horizontally in front of him.

The Demi-Hollow runs down the side of the hospital toward Don Kanonji, prompting Ichigo to demand to know what Don Kanonji is doing before drawing his Zanpakutō and blocking the Demi-Hollow's bite with it. Briefly struggling with the Demi-Hollow, Ichigo pushes it back, causing it to crash into the ground a few meters away while Don Kanonji asks Ichigo why he did not run away. While Ichigo tells Don Kanonji that he is the one who should be running away, the dust behind him clears as the Demi-Hollow stands up and roars, leading Ichigo to curse and assume a battle stance. After slashing at the Demi-Hollow when it charges in, Ichigo blocks its attack with its other hand.

As he watches this, Urahara notes that this is proceeding just as he imagined and praises Ichigo's performance despite the conditions before wondering what he will do. The Demi-Hollow charges toward a blocking Kanonji, whom Ichigo pulls out of the way right before the Demi-Hollow crashes into the wall behind where he was standing and begins struggling to free itself. Seeing this as an opportunity, Don Kanonji moves in to attack, only for Ichigo to grab him by the collar and pull him into the hospital through the glass front doors, which shatter. While the announcer wonders what is going on, Urahara observes that this is how Ichigo will fight.

Detailing how Don Kanonji has disappeared into the hospital, the announcer points out how the glass has shattered and part of the wall is destroyed before concluding that Don Kanonji is battling with an unknown force. When a concerned Rukia tries to follow Ichigo into the hospital, Urahara stops her and assures her that Ichigo will not have trouble with a Hollow of that level. With Rukia protesting, Urahara reminds her that it would not be good to create too much of a disturbance and notes that Don Kanonji seems to have some power of his own as he asserts that they should let them handle it. Inside the hospital, Ichigo drags Don Kanonji down a hallway.

A confused Don Kanonji asks Ichigo why they are running, prompting Ichigo to remind him that he said they should run. When Don Kanonji clarifies that he only meant for Ichigo to run away, an irritated Ichigo throws him headlong into a wall and angrily demands to know why he should run away while Don Kanonji stays. Getting to his feet, Don Kanonji asserts that he cannot run away because he is the hero and asks a stunned Ichigo if he is aware of the ratings that his television show pulls in. Though Ichigo declines to answer out of irritation, Don Kanonji proclaims that the figure is 25%, meaning that one in every four Japanese citizens watches his show.

While Ichigo grows increasingly irritated by this, Don Kanonji reveals that many of those viewers are children, to his surprise. Don Kanonji details how these children watch his every move on television and are inspired to stand up to evil spirits as they learn what courage is, which is why he cannot run away while they are watching, astonishing Ichigo with his selflessness. When Don Kanonji attempts to return to the crowd outside to fight the Demi-Hollow, Ichigo is snapped out of his reverie and grabs him by the cape while asserting that he cannot do so because it could lead to the crowd being hurt, prompting Don Kanonji to turn around in surprise.

Ichigo explains that the Demi-Hollow is going after individuals with high Reiryoku like the two of them and that no one else will get hurt if they fight inside the hospital. Amazed at how Ichigo thought this far ahead, Don Kanonji tries to approach him, but Ichigo stops him upon hearing the Demi-Hollow roaring. As Ichigo notes that it is here, the Demi-Hollow bursts out of the ground in front of them and demands that they let it eat them. Drawing his Zanpakutō, Ichigo attempts to swing it at the Demi-Hollow, only for the tip to get stuck in the wall. After several seconds of struggling with it, Ichigo manages to free his Zanpakutō and realizes the hallway is too small to use it in.

Suddenly, the Demi-Hollow spits out a wad of Sticker Phlegm, binding Ichigo's hands to the handle of his Zanpakutō. As a surprised Ichigo wonders what this substance is and tries to get it off, the Demi-Hollow moves to bite him, prompting Ichigo to shove his Zanpakutō through the Demi-Hollow's shoulder. While Ichigo notes that he cannot fight effectively like this, the Demi-Hollow begins flailing around in pain, dragging Ichigo with it, and bursts through the wall of the hospital before clambering up the side to the roof with Ichigo still hanging on. On the roof, Ichigo is thrown away from the Demi-Hollow and leaps back as the Demi-Hollow crashes into the area where he was standing.

As Ichigo stares down the Demi-Hollow, Don Kanonji opens the door of the roof access point nearby and asks Ichigo if he is okay, to his disbelief. Upon seeing the Demi-Hollow leaping toward Don Kanonji, Ichigo tells him to run, but the Demi-Hollow shoves him into a railing, which is dented by the impact, and uses Sticker Phlegm again to bind Ichigo to it. While Ichigo struggles to free himself, the Demi-Hollow leaps toward him, only to be stopped by Don Kanonji, who props open its mouth with his Super Spirits Stick while asking a stunned Ichigo if he is alright. Ichigo tells him to get out of here because he cannot handle the Demi-Hollow, but Don Kanonji refuses to do so.

With his Super Spirits Stick beginning to crack from the force of the Demi-Hollow's bite, Don Kanonji admits that he knows the difference in power between himself and the enemy before declaring that Ichigo has impressed him with how he puts the safety of others first. Asking to call Ichigo his comrade, which a speechless Ichigo declines, Don Kanonji uses Kanonji-Style Final Super Attack: Kanonball, forming a small ball of energy in his hand which he proceeds to fire at Ichigo. Watching the ball of energy slowly travel toward him, Ichigo is shocked when it touches the slime covering his chest and explodes, shattering his restraints.

Don Kanonji's Super Spirits Stick shatters as the Demi-Hollow swats him aside, leading Ichigo to call out to him as Don Kanonji notes that he shall die with no regrets if it will protect the children of the future. As Don Kanonji lands on the ground, the Demi-Hollow moves to attack him once more, only for Ichigo to leap in front of it and sends it crashing into another railing with a powerful horizontal slash. While the Demi-Hollow looks up with a cracked mask, Ichigo asserts that this is the end and leaps into the air before slashing through its mask vertically, prompting Don Kanonji to declare that he did it as the Demi-Hollow falls over and Ichigo resheathes his Zanpakutō.

Running over to Ichigo, Don Kanonji enthusiastically praises his victory, but Ichigo solemnly tells him to not get too excited. As a confused Don Kanonji questions this on the grounds of Ichigo having won, he is surprised to see the Demi-Hollow's body shimmer and dissipate, revealing the Jibakurei lying on the ground underneath. Recognizing the Jibakurei, who dissipates as well, Don Kanonji wonders what is going on as Ichigo explains how a Hollow is a monster without conscience created when a Soul has its chain broken and a hole opens up in its chest, which leads Don Kanonji to recall his earlier actions and realize that he created this Hollow.

A despondent Don Kanonji falls to his knees and wonders what he has been doing all this time before expressing shame in himself as tears run down his face. However, upon hearing the cheers of the crowd below, Ichigo tells Don Kanonji to stop crying because his fans are waiting for him, and Don Kanonji walks over to the railing, where he is stunned to see the crowd cheering for him below. As Ichigo tells Don Kanonji to answer their cheers because it is a hero's duty, the announcer observes that the soul purification seems to be over, and Don Kanonji declares that the mission is complete while performing his signature pose and laugh, which the crowd copies in response.

While Rukia smiles at this, the crowd around her cheers for Don Kanonji, who tells Ichigo that this was a magnificent battle as he expresses admiration for his courage and power. When Don Kanonji asks that he lend his strength to him from now on, a smiling Ichigo agrees to do so once in a while and shakes Don Kanonji's hand, only to be shocked and disappointed when Don Kanonji declares that Ichigo is his number one pupil, which he declares to be a demotion.

Next Episode Preview
As Ichigo attempts to give a serious summary of the next episode about him and Rukia confronting a mysterious adversary who has been exterminating Hollows before they can reach them, Don Kanonji introduces himself in the background and performs his signature "Bohahaha!" before asking everyone to do so along with him, prompting Ichigo to demand that he shut up.

Fights

 * Ichigo Kurosaki & Don Kanonji vs. The Demi-Hollow (concluded)

Powers and Techniques Used
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Anime Notes
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 * Ichigo Kurosaki expressing his mistrust in psychics and spiritual mediums while reading his horoscope and refusing to believe its predictions of bad luck for him despite the misfortune he has already suffered this week while Isshin Kurosaki and Yuzu Kurosaki watch an episode of Don Kanonji's Casual Soul Realm Assault Trip, leading Ichigo to internally describe how Don Kanonji has become a huge celebrity and wonder if Karin Kurosaki can see Shinigami just like she can see Hollows before being alerted to the next episode of Casual Soul Realm Assault Trip being recorded in Karakura Town.
 * Ichigo internally detailing how the 25% ratings of Casual Soul Realm Assault Trip means one out of every four Japanese citizens watch it and that middle-aged people generally not being interested in such a show means that almost all the young people must be watching.
 * Ichigo refusing to go to the broadcast recording before Keigo Asano reacts with shock.
 * Keigo declaring that Ichigo will forever be known as the one who did not see the show if he does not attend the broadcast.
 * Keigo calling Ichigo a jerk for refusing to go.
 * Ichigo mentally addressing Rukia Kuchiki as an impostor.
 * Orihime Inoue worrying over Ichigo not wanting to attend the broadcast and Tatsuki Arisawa assuring her that Ichigo will come as a teacher tells them to get to class.
 * Ichigo arriving at the broadcast with his family and reacting angrily when Keigo and Mizuiro Kojima make fun of him.
 * Rukia being impressed by Don Kanonji's dramatic entrance.
 * The announcer praising Don Kanonji's dramatic entrance.
 * Orihime identifying Isshin and Yuzu as Ichigo's father and sister.
 * Orihime noting that Ichigo came along even though he hates Casual Soul Realm Assault Trip.
 * Ichigo asserting that the crowd gathered for the broadcast will appear to not have any lives to lead to those watching.
 * Ichigo expressing surprise at Rukia being concerned for his wellbeing and noting that she has a nice side to her.
 * Rukia claiming to understand what Casual Soul Realm Assault Trip is about after Ichigo explains it to her.
 * Ichigo asserting that a spirit haunting the hospital is like a horror film cliche.
 * The lighting assistant passing by Ichigo and Rukia while approaching the hospital.
 * Keigo and Mizuiro bickering over whether or not to perform Don Kanonji's signature pose and attempting to attract two women watching them, only for Keigo to be left crying and defeated when Mizuiro succeeds in attracting both women by acting cute and is whisked away by them.
 * Yasutora Sado describing the sound he is hearing as a strange scream.
 * Keigo asserting that he does not hear anything and claiming that it must be Sado's imagination before asking him to not make such jokes here.
 * Karin mentally admitting that she did not think there would really be a bad spirit at the hospital and questioning if Don Kanonji can really do something about it before realizing that she cannot see Ichigo.
 * Ichigo wondering who is screaming.
 * Ichigo expressing confusion at the concept of a Jibakurei.
 * Rukia pointing out how the Jibakurei is bound to the hospital.
 * Rukia detailing how regrets involving a person turn Souls into Tsukirei and regrets involving places turn them into Jibakurei before concluding that either the hospital itself or something that happened within it is what this Jibakurei is tied to.
 * The Jibakurei promising to kill anyone who enters the hospital if they do not pay him and detailing how he was going to become wealthy after inheriting it from his father before expressing outrage at how it was willed to his younger brother instead, leading Rukia to observe that it is clear what he regrets.
 * The audience being informed that the broadcast is about to begin, causing Ichigo to note that Rukia still does not know what is going on while his friends and family express excitement.
 * Rukia assuring Ichigo that the Jibakurei will not become a Hollow within the next hour or so.
 * Ichigo's concerns being interrupted by the crowd declaring alongside Don Kanonji that it smells like bad spirits.
 * Ichigo and Rukia reacting with shock to Don Kanonji jamming his Super Spirits Stick into the Hollow hole of the Jibakurei.
 * Don Kanonji assuring the Jibakurei that this will only hurt for a moment.
 * The announcer wondering if Don Kanonji pulled out his Super Spirits Stick because this mission is truly that dangerous.
 * Rukia questioning if Don Kanonji really has the power to force open the Hollow hole of the Jibakurei and asserting that doing so will turn the Jibakurei into a Hollow right now.
 * Don Kanonji declaring that the time has come to free the Jibakurei from the nightmare chains that bind him.
 * The announcer identifying Don Kanonji's cleansing lyric after he utters it.
 * Karin clutching her head in pain due to the horrible screaming of the Jibakurei and wondering what Don Kanonji is doing as Rukia expresses concern over the situation.
 * Uryū Ishida nearly leaping over the barricade to intervene before pulling back upon seeing Ichigo doing so instead.
 * The announcer commenting on Ichigo being restrained by security guards as Ichigo's friends and family watch in confusion and embarrassment.
 * Ichigo warning the security guards to let go of him before something bad happens while the producers have the show cut to a commercial break.
 * Ichigo reacting with shock to Rukia getting tackled by more security guards.
 * Reiichi Ōshima, Keisuke Sorimachi, Ryō Kunieda, Chizuru Honshō, and Misato Ochi expressing astonishment at seeing Ichigo's actions on the broadcast while a commercial for a replica of Don Kanonji's Super Spirits Stick plays.
 * Ichigo telling Rukia to shake off the security guards before being punched in the face by one of the guards restraining him, leading Sado to attempt to intervene despite Keigo's protests.
 * Rukia identifying Kisuke Urahara when he and Tessai Tsukabishi arrive.
 * Ichigo questioning what Urahara is doing here.
 * Rukia inquiring if Urahara is up to something suspicious, only for Urahara to claim that he came along with Jinta Hanakari and Ururu Tsumugiya since they are fans of the show and merely happened to hear Rukia scream before being confronted by a member of the security team for questioning, which prompts him to use a Kikanshinki and run away while asserting that he had no choice due to his desire to not get mixed up in Rukia's mess and end up in jail.
 * Don Kanonji telling the Jibakurei to pass on before being confronted by Ichigo.
 * Don Kanonji asserting that Ichigo is just a spirit.
 * Ichigo expressing confusion at the Jibakurei apparently not turning into a Hollow while Urahara stares at him.
 * A young girl watching the broadcast from her home while her two brothers pretend to fight with toy planes behind her, only to be interrupted when a loud booming noise emits from the television.
 * The announcer wondering if Don Kanonji is alright after the explosion.
 * The announcer observing that Don Kanonji is alive and that the purification must be complete, leading Ichigo to question if Don Kanonji really succeeded in helping the Jibakurei pass on.
 * Rukia internally detailing how Souls with no lingering regrets who become Hollows can reappear anywhere.
 * Don Kanonji praising the crowd as giving him a sweet vibe and assuring Ichigo that he really did purify the Jibakurei since he is the charismatic medium of the new century before promising to help Ichigo cross over later.
 * Ichigo admonishing Don Kanonji for not listening to the very end when someone is explaining something to him, only to give up as he continues to be ignored.
 * Don Kanonji declaring that he cannot run away and a confused Ichigo wondering why this is the case.
 * Karin, Sado, Tatsuki, and Orihime all seeing Ichigo fighting the Demi-Hollow with varying levels of clarity.
 * The audience reacting with fright to the escalation of the battle against the Demi-Hollow while Isshin melodramatically collapses in front of his daughters after pretending to protect them from the glass and Karin, Orihime, and Sado stare at the entrance to the hospital.
 * Ichigo angrily demanding to know what Don Kanonji means when he declares that he cannot run away.
 * Don Kanonji attempting to turn Ichigo's question back on him, only for Ichigo to assert that he is asking the questions right now before inquiring what Don Kanonji's reason for not running away is.
 * Don Kanonji claiming to be unable to turn his back on an enemy despite abhorring conflict while an irritated Ichigo mentally notes that he really wants to smack Don Kanonji.
 * Don Kanonji detailing how the children watching his show are glued to the television when doing so after dinner with their families.
 * Don Kanonji asserting that he cannot fight in an area with no television cameras when Ichigo prevents him from going outside.
 * Ichigo pointing out that it would not be befitting of a hero to let his fans get hurt.
 * Ichigo realizing that he did not consider how the hallway would be too cramped for him to fight effectively in.
 * Ichigo wondering what the Sticker Phlegm covering his hands is and threatening to kick the Demi-Hollow to death as it prepares to attack him.
 * Don Kanonji proclaiming that he will fall like a leaf in autumn to protect Ichigo.
 * Ichigo questioning what Don Kanonji plans to do while the latter prepares to use Kanonji-Style Final Super Attack: Kanonball.
 * Ichigo wondering if Don Kanonji thinks that he can defeat a Hollow with an attack as small as Kanonji-Style Final Super Attack: Kanonball is and expressing confusion when Don Kanonji aims the orb at him.
 * Ichigo reacting with mild impression to Don Kanonji freeing his Zanpakutō and promising to take over the battle from here.
 * Don Kanonji shouting encouragement at Ichigo while lying on the ground behind him, to Ichigo's chagrin.
 * A frightened Ichigo commenting on how high up they are while being pulled up the side of the hospital by the Demi-Hollow.
 * An exhausted Don Kanonji being noticed by a helicopter with a cameraman and an announcer after the Demi-Hollow busts through the side of the hospital, prompting him to force himself to his feet and direct the helicopter to the rooftop before collapsing behind the wall and crawling up the stairs as it leaves.
 * Ichigo telling the Demi-Hollow that he is tougher than the latter thinks and explaining how he could not fight effectively prior due to the cramped hallway and Don Kanonji's presence before concluding that he can now fight all-out.
 * Don Kanonji revealing that he can barely stand to an incredulous Ichigo, who wonders why he came to the rooftop in this case.
 * A stunned Don Kanonji commenting on how the Demi-Hollow's mask and skin are disintegrating.
 * Ichigo clarifying that the Demi-Hollow was not a monster.
 * Don Kanonji asserting that he thought opening the Hollow holes and breaking the Chains of Fate of the spirits he encountered was freeing them.
 * Ichigo pointing out how the other spirits that exploded in front of Don Kanonji did not become Hollows and assuring him that feeling bad now will not change anything, only for Don Kanonji to call himself foolish.
 * Ichigo internally wondering if Don Kanonji considers him to be his partner while preparing to shake his hand.
 * A civilian standing on the magazine containing Ichigo's horoscope.
 * Orihime praising Casual Soul Realm Assault Trip as a fun show.
 * Ichigo mentally stating that he hates shows about spirits.
 * Orihime being called away by Tatsuki, who waves to her from the other side of the crowd.
 * Mizuiro asking Sado if something is wrong.
 * Mizuiro suggesting that Sado simply imagined the strange noise.
 * Rukia reminding Ichigo that there are several ways for a Plus to become a Hollow and detailing how one of them involves a Jibakurei with a strong attachment to the Human World being left alone for too long.
 * A flashback to the Hollow that Rukia fought in Karakura Town before transferring her powers to Ichigo.
 * Rukia illustrating her explanation of the Chain of Fate to Ichigo and angrily smacking him on the head when he remains unimpressed.
 * Don Kanonji reappearing before the crowd and declaring that spirits are always with them before performing his signature pose and laugh.
 * The announcer informing the audience that it is time for Don Kanonji to purify the spirit.
 * Tessai taking Ichigo's body from the security guards.
 * Urahara preventing Rukia from following Ichigo into the hospital and assuring her that a Hollow of that level will not be a problem for Ichigo before pointing out how Don Kanonji seems to have some power as well.
 * Don Kanonji tearfully asserting that he is ashamed of himself.
 * The announcer observing that Don Kanonji's purification mission seems to be over and Don Kanonji declaring that the mission is complete.
 * Keigo, Mizuiro, Isshin, and Yuzu performing Don Kanonji's signature pose and laugh alongside him while Rukia smiles up at Ichigo.
 * Ichigo's Zanpakutō is not shown bursting out of the back of the Demi-Hollow's shoulder.
 * The Jibakurei does not have blood running down his forehead when his Demi-Hollow form dissipates.
 * In the manga, the events leading up to and taking place during the broadcast of Don Kanonji's Casual Soul Realm Assault Trip episode are shown in chronological order; here, the beginning of the broadcast with Don Kanonji's arrival occurs first before flashing back to Ichigo and his friends learning of the upcoming broadcast.
 * In the manga, Sado performs Don Kanonji's pose separately from Keigo and Mizuiro; here, they instead all perform the pose at the same time while standing together.
 * In the manga, Ichigo reacts to Keigo's declaration that he must go to the broadcast by questioning if this is the best he has got and pointing out how Keigo lives in Naruki City; here, he instead agrees to be considered a zombie and attempts to shoo Keigo away.
 * In the manga, Don Kanonji does not arrive until after the Jibakurei has revealed himself and unnerved the spiritually aware Humans in the audience; here, he instead arrives before Ichigo talks to Orihime about his dislike of the show, where he promises to let the audience listen to the cries of spirits tonight before disappearing behind a smokescreen as the broadcast cuts to a commercial break.
 * In the manga, the events taking place prior to Don Kanonji inadvertently creating the Demi-Hollow occur while the audience is waiting for the broadcast to begin; here, they take place during a commercial break while the audience is being moved to a different area.
 * In the manga, Isshin and Yuzu face the same direction while performing Don Kanonji's signature pose and laugh at the broadcast recording; here, they instead face each other.
 * In the manga, Ichigo claims that his serious expression is his everyday expression after Rukia comments on it; here, he instead does so after Rukia tells him to enjoy himself.
 * In the manga, Ichigo's reaction to Rukia telling him to take the night to relax is internal; here, it is instead verbal.
 * In the manga, Rukia concludes her explanation of why Jibakurei are hard to detect after the Jibakurei within the hospital howls; here, she does so immediately beforehand.
 * In the manga, Mizuiro is pulled away from Keigo before Sado hears the Jibakurei howling; here, he remains with Keigo when this happens.
 * In the manga, Karin expresses regret for coming to the broadcast and Tatsuki and Orihime react to the howl after Rukia identifies the Jibakurei to Ichigo; here, they instead do so beforehand.
 * In the manga, upon hearing the howl of the Jibakurei, Tatsuki wonders what it is and Orihime notes that she can hear it too; here, they instead simply look at each other with concern.
 * In the manga, Ichigo reacts to the ranting of the Jibakurei by noting that he is from a self-obsessed generation; here, he instead expresses disgust.
 * In the manga, when questioning Rukia's reaction, Ichigo points out that they should perform Konsō on the Jibakurei before he becomes a Hollow; here, he instead asks Rukia if this is really okay.
 * In the manga, the announcer points out Don Kanonji's unprecedented early usage of the Super Spirits Stick after Ichigo questions what he is doing; here, he instead does so beforehand.
 * In the manga, Ichigo is tackled by five security guards; here, he is only tackled by four.
 * In the manga, Karin, Sado, Tatsuki and Orihime only further react to the Jibakurei after his Chain of Fate begins breaking apart; here, they instead do so beforehand.
 * In the manga, the security guards restraining Ichigo are left confused when his lifeless body slumps over in their arms before Ichigo sees Urahara; here, this occurs after Ichigo runs off to stop Don Kanonji.
 * In the manga, the Demi-Hollow has two long, pigtail-like extensions coming out of either side of its mask; here, these extensions are absent.
 * In the manga, after the Demi-Hollow is formed, Ichigo identifies it as a Hollow and is shocked to learn that Don Kanonji has never seen one despite the latter claiming to be the charismatic medium of the new century, leading him to begin explaining what a Hollow is; here, Don Kanonji is the first to react by wondering what a Hollow is, and Ichigo begins explaining it to him without questioning how Don Kanonji has never seen one before.
 * In the manga, the Demi-Hollow begins running down the side of the hospital before Don Kanonji throws Ichigo behind himself; here, it instead does so after Don Kanonji declares that he will be its opponent.
 * In the manga, when the Demi-Hollow charges toward Don Kanonji, Ichigo pulls the latter to the left, causing the Demi-Hollow to crash into a concrete area; here, Ichigo instead pulls Don Kanonji to the right and the Demi-Hollow crashes into a row of plants lined up against one of the hospital walls.
 * In the manga, when annoyed by Don Kanonji's claim that he cannot run away, Ichigo sends him sliding along the ground until he crashes into a corner with his throw; here, he instead sends Don Kanonji rolling head-over-heels until he crashes into a wall with his throw.
 * In the manga, when it catches up with Ichigo and Don Kanonji, the Demi-Hollow bursts through the floor directly underneath Ichigo, catching him off-guard as he declares that the Demi-Hollow is attacking; here, it instead alerts Ichigo beforehand by roaring, giving him time to turn around and warn Don Kanonji that it is coming, and bursts through the floor a few feet away from him.
 * In the manga, when preparing to attack the Demi-Hollow in the hallway, Ichigo gets his Zanpakutō stuck in the ceiling and is attacked by the Demi-Hollow after it binds his hands with Sticker Phlegm, but is protected and freed by Don Kanonji and his Kanonji-Style Final Super Attack: Kanonball before the latter collapses from exhaustion as he mentally asserts that he is leaving the battle to Ichigo, allowing him to stab the Demi-Hollow's shoulder and be dragged to the roof, where he finishes off the Demi-Hollow after Don Kanonji manages to follow; here, Ichigo instead briefly gets his Zanpakutō stuck in the upper part of a wall before pulling it out, and when the Demi-Hollow binds his hands with Sticker Phlegm, Ichigo flails his Zanpakutō around in panic and stabs the Demi-Hollow's shoulder before getting dragged to the roof, where the Demi-Hollow binds his body to a railing with another Sticker Phlegm and attacks, only for Don Kanonji to intercept it and destroy the Sticker Phlegm on Ichigo's body with Kanonji-Style Final Super Attack: Kanonball before being sent flying by a swipe from the Demi-Hollow as he mentally asserts that he is willing to die as a shield for the children, allowing Ichigo to finish off the Demi-Hollow.
 * In the manga, after stabbing the Demi-Hollow in the shoulder, Ichigo notes that he cannot slice through its head with his hands bound together; here, he instead notes that he cannot attack the Demi-Hollow effectively.
 * In the manga, the Sticker Phlegm binding Ichigo's hands remains there until the Demi-Hollow is defeated, at which point it falls apart and crumbles; here, it is instead destroyed alongside the Sticker Phlegm binding Ichigo's body by Don Kanonji's Kanonji-Style Final Super Attack: Kanonball.
 * In the manga, after Ichigo defeats the Demi-Hollow, Don Kanonji proclaims that he knew Ichigo could do this and that the latter used his power of justice before beginning to declare that Ichigo is truly his ally; here, he instead simply calls Ichigo magnificent repeatedly.
 * In the manga, when the Jibakurei is revealed within the Demi-Hollow, Don Kanonji identifies him as the spirit he purified and asks Ichigo what is happening; here, he simply recognizes the Jibakurei and questions what this means.