Irresistible, Puppet Show of Terror

Irresistible, Puppet Show of Terror is the one-hundred ninety-third episode of the Bleach anime.

Szayel demonstrates a new technique, whilst Nnoitra is taken aback by Nelliel's onslaught.

Summary
Szayel Aporro Granz watches on as Renji Abarai fights one of his copies. Renji comments that they look nothing alike, reducing the copy to goo which sprays across the chamber. He comments that even though it is as strong as him, a fake is still a fake. Uryū Ishida destroys the copy that he had been fighting, also reducing it to goo. However, new copies emerge from each pool of liquid. Szayel Aporro acknowledges that the fakes are not very strong, but reveals that each time they are defeated, they break apart and multiply.

As Renji is attacked by one of the copies, Dondochakka intervenes, but nearly hits the real Renji. As Renji scolds Dondochakka, Pesche attacks Renji, saying that he is a spitting image of the real Shinigami. As Renji disciplines Pesche for deliberately attacking him, Uryū comes over to them to explain the differences he has noticed between themselves and the clones. The copies of Renji and Uryū have slightly different hair and markings on their eyes, but are otherwise identical to them. He explains that Dondochakka's copies do not have dots on their back, while Pesche's duplicates are wearing trousers, as opposed to a loin cloth.

Renji comments that they are too big a mistake to go unnoticed. Szayel Aporro retorts that Pesche's loincloth and Dondochakka's dots go against his sense of beauty. Renji calls him an idiot for making such large changes simply because the originals were against his tastes. As they resume fighting, Renji tells Uryū that the chamber is too small for them to be fighting against so many opponents. When Uryū reminds him that they were unable to escape earlier, Renji activates his Bankai despite Uryū's warning. The copies duly replicate his actions, destroying the building. Renji reveals that this confirmed his suspicions that the clones were mimicking his actions. Uryū complains that he is much like Ichigo Kurosaki. Renji says that Dondochakka and Pesche should be alright and asks how many duplicates remain.

Szayel Aporro emerges from the rubble, pondering how he will explain the damage to Aizen. To the shock of Renji and Uryū, he then destroys all of the clones. He comments that it a boring way to fight, stating that he will fight them himself instead. As Pesche and Dondochakka extract themselves from the rubble, Renji notes that it is unsettling to see himself explode, even if it is just a fake. Two Arrancar that had been acting as a seat for Szayel Aporro block the attacks of Uryū and Renji and while they are distracted, Szayel Aporro captures Uryū with one of his wings and creates a Voodoo Doll of the Quincy.

The Espada explains about this ability and demonstrates his control over Uryū. He then pulls the doll apart, causing Renji to worry about Uryū being torn in two. Szayel Aporro mocks him for this before explaining that inside the doll are pieces corresponding to Uryū's internal organs and tissues. He destroys the doll's stomach, causing Uryū to vomit. Renji tries to attack him, but is caught by Szayel Aporro's wing, resulting in a doll being made of him also. He compares them to children, stating that Aizen will destroy all of them because they are so simple-minded.

Meanwhile, Nnoitra mocks Nelliel before they resume their battle, with Nelliel still maintaining a significant speed advantage. After they both stop their blades as they were about to strike each other, Nnoitra tells her that it reminds him of how things were before and that she has not changed from back then. Nelliel's appearance during her time as an Espada is recalled.

Arrancar Encyclopedia
Gin talks about Szayel Aporro Granz's Resurrección, Fornicarás. He explains that he can make clones of his enemy from fluid that comes out of his back. After closing the enemy in his wings, he can make a doll of them that lets him control their senses. Gin comments that he has nasty abilities. Szayel Aporro appears on a descending, flowery platform and asks him if he should make a doll of Gin. Gin replies that he is good and tells the Espada that he is being too flashy. Szayel Aporro offers him a regular part on the show, but Gin replies that he will pass.

Characters in order of appearance

 * 1) Szayel Aporro Granz
 * 2) Renji Abarai
 * 3) Uryū Ishida
 * 4) Dondochakka Birstanne
 * 5) Pesche Guatiche
 * 6) Nnoitra Gilga
 * 7) Nelliel Tu Odelschwanck
 * 8) Ichigo Kurosaki
 * 9) Orihime Inoue

Fights

 * Renji Abarai & Uryū Ishida vs. Szayel Aporro Granz
 * Ichigo Kurosaki & Nelliel Tu Odelschwanck vs. Nnoitra Gilga

Powers and Techniques used
Techniques used:

Hollow techniques:
 * Voodoo Doll
 * Voodoo Doll

Zanpakutō released:

Shikai:

Bankai:

Resurrección used:

Other Powers: