Bleach Bleach Season 1, episode 196 Joining the Battle! The Strongest Soul Reaper Army Appears 7.9 / 10 November 25, 2008 24 min The Gotei 13 come to the rescue of Ichigo Kurosaki and his comrades. Previous episode The Ultimate Union! Pesche’s Seriousness Next episode Byakuya’s Bankai, The Quiet Anger