June 17, Memories in the Rain

June 17, Memories in the Rain is the eighth episode of the Bleach anime.

Statistics

 * Original Airdate: November 23, 2004
 * English Airdate: October 27, 2006
 * Opening Song: *~Asterisk~
 * Ending Song: Life is Like a Boat
 * Manga Chapters: Chapter 18 through 20.
 * Kanji: 6月17日、雨の記憶
 * Romaji: "Rokugatsu jūnananichi, ame no kioku"
 * Arc: Agent of the Shinigami arc

Summary
Ichigo and his family visit their mother's grave on the anniversary of her death. While there, the Shinigami sent for Rukia attacks them because she broke Soul Society law by giving him her powers. The battle halts when Ichigo's sisters, Karin and Yuzu, are attacked by a Hollow.