October 18, 2011 (Japan); May 10, 2014 (English Dub).
Ichigo’s life 17 months after losing his powers and the introduction of the mysterious group Xcution . Key Plot Developments Bleach Episode 344
is the 344th episode of the Bleach anime. It serves as the second episode of The Lost Substitute Shinigami arc . Episode Overview October 18, 2011 (Japan); May 10, 2014 (English Dub)
The fight is interrupted by Ichigo’s boss, Ikumi, who "kidnaps" him in her van to take him to work at the Unagiya Shop . and the two fight back-to-back
A mysterious man with a pompadour hairstyle visits Ichigo at work, offering him ramen and subtly inquiring about his father, Isshin Kurosaki.
Uryū Ishida confronts the gang first. Ichigo eventually joins him, and the two fight back-to-back, reminiscent of their early series teamwork.