Ichigo continues his battle against Shrieker, a Hollow who has been tormenting a young boy named Shibata for years.
This episode, which originally aired on November 2, 2004 , concludes the confrontation with the Hollow Shrieker and explores the dark implications of a soul's past actions on their afterlife. Episode Summary Bleach Episode 5
Instead of the typical Konso (soul burial) process, the Gates of Hell appear to claim Shrieker. This introduces the series' concept that Zanpakutō only purify sins committed as a Hollow; sins committed as a human remain with the soul, leading to eternal damnation. Ichigo continues his battle against Shrieker, a Hollow