: Shrieker is revealed to have been a serial killer in life who died while trying to kill Yuuichi's mother. He spent his afterlife tormenting Yuuichi with a false promise: if the boy could evade him for three months, he would bring his mother back to life.

: The episode distinguishes between the "nature" of a Hollow and the moral choices made by humans, as seen with the introduction of Hell.

: Rukia performs a Konsō (Soul Burial) on Yuuichi, sending him to the Soul Society where Ichigo reassures him he may reunite with his mother. English Dub Voice Cast The following voice actors feature in this episode: Ichigo Kurosaki : Johnny Yong Bosch Rukia Kuchiki : Michelle Ruff