Episode 26 | Bleach

: The reveal of Senjumaru Shutara’s Bankai , Shatatsu Karagara Shigarami no Tsuji , is the episode's crowning jewel. The animation by Studio Pierrot here is breathtaking, utilizing a unique tapestry-based visual style to depict the defeat of the Schutzstaffel.

: A 10/10 masterpiece for the series. It corrected one of the manga's biggest criticisms and provided some of the most creative "domain-style" combat seen in modern shonen. Bleach Episode 26

: A solid "calm before the storm" episode that cements the chemistry of the core cast before the major battles begin. Bleach: TYBW Episode 26 (Season 2, Ep 13): "BLACK" Original Air Date: September 30, 2023 : The reveal of Senjumaru Shutara’s Bankai ,

: The voice acting and musical score (especially during the Bankai reveal) elevate the tension to a cinematic level. It corrected one of the manga's biggest criticisms

This episode is widely considered one of the best in the entire franchise, serving as the spectacular finale to the Separation cour. It expands significantly on the source material with anime-original content that left manga fans stunned.

Original Air Date: April 5, 2005