Before disappearing, Ulquiorra reaches out toward Orihime Inoue, finally understanding what it means to feel.
The episode picks up with Ichigo in his "Uber Shounen" power-up—a terrifying, mindless Full Hollow form. This isn't just a mask; Ichigo has become a beast with long hair, horns, and a hole in his chest, completely devoid of his human consciousness.
In his mindless state, Ichigo even attacks his ally, Uryu Ishida, when the Quincy tries to stop his rampage. The End of Nothingness Bleach Episode 272
Hollow Ichigo shows no mercy, diagonally slashing Ulquiorra across the chest and blasting a close-range Cero into his face.
Many viewers found this death to be the "saddest in the whole series". Critics also noted the brilliant animation and the hauntingly effective use of the string version of the track "Nothing Can Be Explained". Key Takeaways In his mindless state, Ichigo even attacks his
Despite being an antagonist, Ulquiorra’s philosophical journey from "Nothingness" to understanding the human heart makes him a fan favorite.
Fans of the manga noted that the anime censored several brutal details, such as Ishida’s hand being completely ripped off rather than just damaged. Critics also noted the brilliant animation and the
As Ichigo regains consciousness and his body heals, Ulquiorra begins to dissolve into ash. This leads to one of the most poignant moments in anime history:
