Prelude to the Apocalypse, The Arrancar's Attack

Prelude to the Apocalypse, The Arrancar's Attack is the one-hundred-thirteenth episode of the Bleach anime.

Statistics

 * Original Airdate: January 31, 2007
 * English Airdate: May 2, 2009
 * Opening Song: Rolling Star
 * Ending Song: Sakura Biyori
 * Manga Chapters: Chapter 190, Chapter 191, Chapter 192.
 * Kanji: 世界崩壊への序曲、アランカル襲来！
 * Romaji: "Sekai hōkai e no jokyoku, arankaru shūrai"
 * Arc: The Arrancar arc

Summary
After his discussion with Shinji Hirako, Ichigo Kurosaki realizes that his inner Hollow is indeed becoming more than he can control. Meanwhile, two Arrancar, Yammy Rialgo and Ulquiorra Cifer, arrive in Karakura Town, and Yammy begins to consume the souls of all the Humans in the area. Yasutora Sado and Orihime Inoue arrive, and both are easily defeated by Yammy. As he attempts to deliver a killing blow against Orihime, Ichigo arrives to block the attack.

Shinigami Illustrated Picture Book
At the Sixth Division's Barracks, Renji Abarai apologizes to Byakuya Kuchiki for being late. Renji explains that he wanted to go to the barber shop to get his hair cut, but the line was too long. He then comments on how Byakuya's hair is always perfectly cut and asks if he belongs to "some exclusive place". Byakuya shocks Renji by replying jokingly that he uses Senbonzakura to cut his hair. While Renji is shocked by this statement, he is even more astounded by the fact that Byakuya actually cracked a joke.