Watch a fan reaction and review of this special prologue episode here: SHUREN! Bleach Episode 298 & 299 REACTION! YouTube• 31 Mar 2020
: Reviewers and watch guides suggest viewing this episode after the main fights in the Fake Karakura Town arc (around episode 297) but before watching the Hell Verse movie.
: The episode begins with an emergency Captains' meeting where Captain-Commander Yamamoto informs the Gotei 13 about a Togabito (a Sinner from Hell) appearing in the Human World for the first time in history. Bleach Episode 299
Bleach Episode 299, titled , is a special tie-in episode that serves as a prologue to the fourth movie, Bleach: Hell Verse . It originally aired on November 30, 2010. Plot Summary
: It is an adaptation of a special one-shot manga chapter titled "Imaginary Number 01: The Unforgivens," drawn by series creator Tite Kubo. Watch a fan reaction and review of this
: Rukia Kuchiki, while on duty in the Human World, encounters Shrieker —a Hollow she and Chad defeated early in the series. However, Shrieker has been transformed into a "Sinner" with a humanoid body and new powers granted by Hell.
: A group of Sinners led by a powerful man named Shuren intervenes, easily overpowering Shrieker. Shuren's interest is piqued by the strength of the Soul Reapers, setting the stage for the events of the film. Canon Status & Watch Order : The episode begins with an emergency Captains'
: This episode is technically considered filler (non-canon to the main manga storyline) because it was created specifically to promote the movie.