Struggles with his inner hollow while facing the sudden Arrancar threat in Karakura Town.
Rukia faces off against the Arrancar D-Roy Rinker . She reveals her Zanpakutō, Sode no Shirayuki, and demonstrates her first dance, Tsukishiro (White Moon), which creates a pillar of ice to freeze her opponent instantly. Bleach Episode 117
After D-Roy is defeated, Grimmjow steps in, showing a massive gap in power that leaves Ichigo Kurosaki and Rukia visibly shaken. Struggles with his inner hollow while facing the
Returns to action with her Shikai, Sode no Shirayuki , and defeats D-Roy Rinker. After D-Roy is defeated, Grimmjow steps in, showing
The 10th Division Captain who engages Shawlong Koufang in a rooftop battle. Production Details Rukia's Battle Commences! - Bleach Episode 117 Reaction
Meanwhile, Tōshirō Hitsugaya and Rangiku Matsumoto begin their own battles against other Arrancar, including Shawlong Koufang and Nakeem Grindina . Key Character Appearances
Bleach Episode 117, titled "," is a pivotal episode in the Arrancar: The Appearance arc . It originally aired on April 11, 2007, and focuses on the return of Rukia Kuchiki to the battlefield with her regained Soul Reaper powers. Episode Plot Summary