A STAR AND A STRAY DOG

A Star and a Stray Dog is the eleventh volume of the Bleach manga series.

Publisher's summary
Ichigo successfully defeats Ikkaku of the Eleventh Division and is rewarded with a valuable piece of information--the location of where Rukia is being detained as she awaits execution. However, Ichigo's companion, the pyrotechnics-wielding Ganju, is having a much harder time with his Shinigami opponent. Meanwhile, Orihime and Uryū confront the younger brother of the gargantuan gatekeeper whom Ichigo defeated a little while ago. It's time for Uryū to put all his training to the test and prove to everyone (and himself) how much more powerful he has become.

089. Masterly! And Farewell!
Yumichika gets the upper hand in his fight with Ganju. Ikkaku warns Ichigo to beware of his captain. Ishida and Orihime get into a fight with a Shinigami.

Summary :

Characters in order of appearance :
 * 1) Yumichika Ayasegawa
 * 2) Ganju Shiba
 * 3) Ikkaku Madarame
 * 4) Ichigo Kurosaki
 * 5) Kenpachi Zaraki
 * 6) Yachiru Kusajishi
 * 7) Uryū Ishida
 * 8) Orihime Inoue
 * 9) Jirōbō Ikkanzaka

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 27: Formation! The Worst Tag
 * Episode 28: Orihime Targeted

090. See You Under a Firework
As Ichigo wonders where Ganju is, the battle Yumichika and Ganju draws to a close.

Summary :

Characters in order of appearance :
 * 1) Ichigo Kurosaki
 * 2) Yumichika Ayasegawa
 * 3) Ganju Shiba

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 28: Orihime Targeted

091. KING OF FREISCHÜTZ
Orihime and Ishida encounter Jirōbō Ikkanzaka, the Kamaitachi.

Summary :

Characters in order of appearance :
 * 1) Yoruichi Shihōin
 * 2) Jirōbō Ikkanzaka
 * 3) Orihime Inoue
 * 4) Uryū Ishida
 * 5) Tsubaki

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 28: Orihime Targeted

092. Masterly! And Farewell! [Reprise]
Ishida defeats Jirōbō Ikkanzaka as Ichigo catches up with Ganju.

Summary :

Characters in order of appearance :
 * 1) Jirōbō Ikkanzaka
 * 2) Uryū Ishida
 * 3) Orihime Inoue
 * 4) Ganju Shiba
 * 5) Ichigo Kurosaki
 * 6) Hanatarō Yamada
 * 7) Yasochika Iemura
 * 8) Harunobu Ogidō

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 29: Breakthrough! The Shinigami's Encompassing Net

093. Steer For the Star
Ichigo and Ganju found a new companion, Hanatarō, a member of the 4th division.

Summary : 

Characters in order of appearance :


 * 1) Ganju Shiba
 * 2) Ichigo Kurosaki
 * 3) Hanatarō Yamada
 * 4) Yasutora Sado
 * 5) Mayuri Kurotsuchi
 * 6) Nemu Kurotsuchi
 * 7) Ikkaku Madarame
 * 8) Kenpachi Zaraki
 * 9) Yachiru Kusajishi

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 29: Breakthrough! The Shinigami's Encompassing Net

094. Gaol Named Remorse
Hanatarō shows Ichigo and Ganju the way to Rukia.

Summary :

Characters in order of appearance :


 * 1) Ganju Shiba
 * 2) Ichigo Kurosaki
 * 3) Hanatarō Yamada
 * 4) Rukia Kuchiki (flashback)
 * 5) Yasochika Iemura
 * 6) Momo Hinamori
 * 7) Izuru Kira
 * 8) Tetsuzaemon Iba
 * 9) Rangiku Matsumoto
 * 10) Shuhei Hisagi
 * 11) Izuru Kira
 * 12) Renji Abarai

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 30: Renji's Confrontation

095. CRUSH
Renji Abarai and Ichigo meet on the field of battle once again.

Summary :

Characters in order of appearance :
 * 1) Renji Abarai
 * 2) Ichigo Kurosaki
 * 3) Ganju Shiba
 * 4) Hanatarō Yamada

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 30: Renji's Confrontation

096. BLOODRED CONFLICT
Ichigo and Renji continue their fight.

Summary :

Characters in order of appearance :


 * 1) Ganju Shiba
 * 2) Hanatarō Yamada
 * 3) Ichigo Kurosaki
 * 4) Renji Abarai
 * 5) Izuru Kira
 * 6) Momo Hinamori
 * 7) Kisuke Urahara (flashback)

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 31: The Resolution to Kill

097. Talk About Your Fear
Ichigo finds his resolve. Summary :

Characters in order of appearance :


 * 1) Ichigo Kurosaki
 * 2) Renji Abarai
 * 3) Ganju Shiba
 * 4) Hanatarō Yamada
 * 5) Kisuke Urahara (flashback)
 * 6) Tessai Tsukabishi (flashback)
 * 7) Ururu Tsumugiya (flashback)
 * 8) Jinta Hanakari (flashback)

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 31: The Resolution to Kill

098. 星と野良犬
Renji recalls his past when he and Rukia were in Rukongai, when they entered the Shinigami academy, and when Rukia got adopted to the Kuchiki family.

Summary :

Characters in order of appearance :


 * 1) Renji Abarai
 * 2) Ichigo Kurosaki
 * 3) Rukia Kuchiki (flashback)
 * 4) Byakuya Kuchiki (flashback)

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 32: Stars and the Stray