Following his defeat and the shattering of Zangetsu, Ichigo is sent back to the human world by Oh-etsu Nimaiya to "learn his roots." The episode transitions into a lengthy flashback set 20 years in the past:
: This episode confirms Masaki was not just a human, but a powerful Quincy. This explains Ichigo's innate ability to use Blut Vene and why Yhwach refers to him as "son born in the darkness." Stai guardando BleachSennenKessen-hen Ep 11 SUB...
: During the battle, Masaki Kurosaki—a pure-blood Quincy living with the Ishida family—intervenes to save Isshin. She allows the Hollow to bite her to create an opening, successfully destroying it. Following his defeat and the shattering of Zangetsu,
Studio Pierrot utilizes a distinct, cinematic color palette for this flashback, often using rain and muted tones to emphasize the melancholy atmosphere of the past. The animation of the fight between Masaki and White is highly praised for its fluidity and the "horror" aesthetic of the Hollow design. If you’d like more specific details, Studio Pierrot utilizes a distinct, cinematic color palette
: Isshin Shiba, then Captain of the 10th Division, investigates mysterious Soul Reaper deaths in Naruki City. He encounters a powerful, black-armored Hollow named "White" (a creation of Aizen).