Shinigami and Quincy, the Battle of Madness

Shinigami and Quincy, the Battle of Madness is the one-hundred-sixty-third episode of the Bleach anime.

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 * Original Airdate: March 5, 2008
 * English Airdate: November 6, 2009
 * Opening Song: After Dark
 * Ending Song: Kansha
 * Manga Chapters: Chapter 272 (from page 16), Chapter 273, Chapter 274.
 * Kanji: 死神とクインシー、狂気との戦い
 * Romaji: "Shinigami to kuinshī, kyōki to no tatakai"
 * Arc: The Hueco Mundo arc Part 1

Summary
Orihime is rescued from Loly and Menoly by Espada Grimmjow Jeagerjaques, who claims he is repaying Orihime for restoring his arm and promptly kills both Menoly and Loly. He tells Orihime that he needs her help, and takes her with him. However, Orihime chose to heal both Loly and Menoly before they leave. Meanwhile, Uryū finds that his arrival was expected by Szayel Aporro, and his attacks are useless against both the Espada and his Fracciónes. Renji saves Uryū from a fatal blow, and the two prepare to work together to take down their common foe.