In this episode, the battle for Karakura Town reaches a critical peak:
Watch fan reactions and deep-dives into the major reveals of Episode 297: Watch Bleach - 297
: Many fans recommend watching Bleach Movie 4: Hell Verse immediately after this episode, as it fits into the timeline here . In this episode, the battle for Karakura Town
: You may occasionally see characters from the Bount filler arc in canon episodes around this time; these are minor cameos and do not affect the main plot . However, be aware that Episode 298 is a
: Episode 297 is canon. However, be aware that Episode 298 is a "Film Tie-In" filler episode used to promote the movie, and the main story does not resume until Episode 300 .
: While fighting Isshin Kurosaki, Aizen reveals he has reached his limit as a Soul Reaper and begins a "metamorphosis" fueled by the Hogyoku .
: Available for free with ads (listed as Season 21, Episode 6) .