Fan animator Retro Ryno (Ryan White) was officially involved in the animation of this episode, a rare instance of the studio (Pierrot) collaborating directly with a community creator.

The episode showcases the four directions of Zanka no Tachi:

The real Yhwach steals Yamamoto's Bankai using a Medallion, explaining that only he was powerful enough to contain it. The episode ends with Yhwach delivering a devastating, likely fatal, blow to Yamamoto. Production Notes