The episode centers on a desperate rescue mission in the Soul Society 110 years before the main series.
: As Shinji Hirako and his allies fight to contain their former friends, the episode ends on a cliffhanger where Hiyori is ambushed, marking the start of the tragic chain of events that leads to the exile of Urahara and the others. Dub and Trivia Highlights Bleach (Dub) Episode 210
: Behind-the-scenes accounts from the English dubbing sessions reveal that the emotional weight and constant screaming required for these transformation scenes were physically taxing for the actors; some reportedly nearly "blacked out" during high-intensity sessions. The episode centers on a desperate rescue mission
: Captain Kensei Muguruma and his lieutenant, Mashiro Kuna, suddenly vanish from the Seireitei’s spiritual radar. : Captain Kensei Muguruma and his lieutenant, Mashiro
Bleach episode 210 , titled is a pivotal chapter in the "Turn Back the Pendulum" arc. It serves as a flashback that reveals the tragic origin of the Visoreds and the true depth of Sosuke Aizen’s long-term betrayal. The Story: A Descent into Hollowfication
: When other Captains arrive to help, they find Kensei and Mashiro transformed into mindless, white-masked monsters—the first successful "Hollowfications" orchestrated by Aizen.
: Kisuke Urahara, then the Captain of Squad 12, is consumed by regret after sending his own lieutenant, Hiyori Sarugaki, to investigate the site.