Bleach (dub) - Episode 5

: Rukia Kuchiki continues to protect Yuuichi, the soul of a boy trapped in a parakeet. Ichigo’s friend Yasutora "Chad" Sado arrives and, despite being unable to see or hear the Hollow, uses his immense strength to punch the air based on Rukia's directions, successfully landing hits on the invisible Shrieker.

: Marc Worden (Note: Jamieson Price took over the role from episode 86 onwards) Shrieker : JB Blanc Yuuichi Shibata : Colleen O'Shaughnessey Karin Kurosaki : Kate Higgins Key Themes Bleach (Dub) Episode 5

In the English dub of , Episode 5 is titled " Beat the Invisible Enemy! " . It centers on the battle against a sadistic Hollow named Shrieker and explores the backstory of the young soul, Yuuichi Shibata . Plot Summary : Rukia Kuchiki continues to protect Yuuichi, the

: Ichigo Kurosaki joins the fray after bringing his sister Karin home. Angry at Shrieker's cruelty, Ichigo overpowers the Hollow and rips out its tongue, which Shrieker used to detonate explosive "leech bombs". Angry at Shrieker's cruelty, Ichigo overpowers the Hollow

JB Blanc. Shrieker. (voice: English version) Johnny Yong Bosch. Ichigo Kurosaki. (voice: English version) Kate Higgins.

: 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