Watch Bleach - 190 -
: Nnoitra attacks the weakened Grimmjow, intending to finish him off. Despite his own battered state, Ichigo steps in to protect his former rival, leading to a new, lopsided confrontation.
: Immediately following Ichigo Kurosaki’s exhausting victory over the 6th Espada, Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez, the battle is interrupted by the arrival of Nnoitra Gilga , the 5th Espada. Watch Bleach - 190
: For viewers following a guide to avoid non-canon content, Episode 190 is the critical point where the canon story resumes . : Nnoitra attacks the weakened Grimmjow, intending to
: Because it followed a lengthy filler arc, the first half of the episode consists of an extensive recap of the events leading up to the Hueco Mundo invasion. : For viewers following a guide to avoid
: Nnoitra quickly proves to be an overwhelming opponent, revealing his rank and mocking Grimmjow for his defeat. Meanwhile, his subordinate, Tesra Lindocruz , captures Orihime Inoue to ensure she cannot interfere.
The episode serves as the entry point for and effectively picks up exactly where the Hueco Mundo arc left off: