THE BLACK MOON RISING

THE BLACK MOON RISING is the nineteenth volume of the Bleach manga series.

Publisher's summary
The long-awaited showdown between Ichigo and Byakuya Kuchiki has finally begun. Has Ichigo succeeded in mastering Bankai, the highest level of power that a Shinigami can attain, to face Byakuya as an equal?

159. LONG WAY TO SAY GOODBYE
Yoruichi and Suì-Fēng end their battle.

Summary :

Characters in order of appearance :
 * 1) Yoruichi Shihōin
 * 2) Suì-Fēng

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 56: Supersonic Battle! Determine the Goddess of Battle
 * Episode 57: Senbonzakura, Crushed! Zangetsu Thrusts through the Sky

160. Battle On Guillotine Hill
Ichigo is able to overpower Byakuya's Shikai with Getsuga Tenshō.

Summary :

Characters in order of appearance :
 * 1) Ikkaku Madarame
 * 2) Tetsuzaemon Iba
 * 3) Ichigo Kurosaki
 * 4) Byakuya Kuchiki

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 57: Senbonzakura, Crushed! Zangetsu Thrusts through the Sky

161. Scratch the Sky
Byakuya uses his Bankai and Ichigo states that he knows Bankai as well.

Summary :

Characters in order of appearance :


 * 1) Byakuya Kuchiki
 * 2) Ichigo Kurosaki
 * 3) Zangetsu

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 57: Senbonzakura, Crushed! Zangetsu Thrusts through the Sky
 * Episode 58: Unseal! The Black Blade, the Miraculous Power

162. Black Moon Rising
Ichigo activates his Bankai.

Summary :

Characters in order of appearance :


 * 1) Byakuya Kuchiki
 * 2) Ichigo Kurosaki

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 58: Unseal! The Black Blade, the Miraculous Power

163. THE Speed Phantom 2 [Denial by Pride, Contradiction by Power]
Ichigo is able to outrun Byakuya's Bankai.

Summary :

Characters in order of appearance :


 * 1) Byakuya Kuchiki
 * 2) Ichigo Kurosaki

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 58: Unseal! The Black Blade, the Miraculous Power

164. The One Who Change the World
Ichigo's friends head to Sōkyoku Hill and Byakuya uses his strongest Bankai technique.

Summary :

Characters in order of appearance :
 * 1) Yasutora Sado
 * 2) Orihime Inoue
 * 3) Uryū Ishida
 * 4) Ganju Shiba
 * 5) Makizō Aramaki
 * 6) Yachiru Kusajishi
 * 7) Rukia Kuchiki (flashback)
 * 8) Ichigo Kurosaki
 * 9) Byakuya Kuchiki

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 59: Conclusion of the Death Match! White Pride and Black Desire

165. Dark Side of Universe 2
Ichigo is nearly killed until his inner Hollow comes out and takes over his body.

Summary :

Characters in order of appearance :


 * 1) Ichigo Kurosaki
 * 2) Byakuya Kuchiki
 * 3) Renji Abarai (flashback)
 * 4) Kenpachi Zaraki (flashback)
 * 5) Hollow Ichigo

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 59: Conclusion of the Death Match! White Pride and Black Desire

166. Black & White 2
Ichigo and Byakuya decide to end their battle with one final attack.

Summary :

Characters in order of appearance :
 * 1) Byakuya Kuchiki
 * 2) Hollow Ichigo
 * 3) Ichigo Kurosaki

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 59: Conclusion of the Death Match! White Pride and Black Desire

167. Death Chamber
The battle ends in a draw but Byakuya gives Ichigo the win. Meanwhile Hitsugaya finds the Central 46 completely wiped out.

Summary :

Characters in order of appearance :


 * 1) Byakuya Kuchiki
 * 2) Ichigo Kurosaki
 * 3) Kaien Shiba (flashback)
 * 4) Orihime Inoue
 * 5) Yasutora Sado
 * 6) Uryū Ishida
 * 7) Ganju Shiba
 * 8) Makizō Aramaki
 * 9) Rangiku Matsumoto
 * 10) Tōshirō Hitsugaya

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 59: Conclusion of the Death Match! White Pride and Black Desire

168. Behind Me, Behind You
Hitsugaya and Rangiku chase Izuru while Momo heads into the Central 46 Chambers only to be confronted by Gin.

Summary :

Characters in order of appearance :
 * 1) Tōshirō Hitsugaya
 * 2) Rangiku Matsumoto
 * 3) Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto
 * 4) Izuru Kira
 * 5) Momo Hinamori
 * 6) Gin Ichimaru

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 60: Reality of the Despair, the Assassin's Dagger is Swung