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:
 * 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.