A mysterious reiatsu (spiritual particle) explosion occurs in the center of Seireitei in Soul Society, causing it to be destroyed. At the exact same time, a major change overwhelms Kuchiki Rukia, which leaves her losing something important inside. Urahara Kisuke sends Kurosaki Ichigo to Soul Society to investigate the disturbance. Upon reaching Seireitei, Ichigo is attacked by his ally shinigamis
| Sound | Shiro Sagisu | Music |
| Directing | Noriyuki Abe | Director |
| Writing | Tite Kubo | Original Story |
| Writing | Natsuko Takahashi | Screenplay |
| Visual Effects | Masashi Kudō | Animation Director |
| Visual Effects | Masashi Kudō | Character Designer |
| Production | Jamie Simone | Casting |
| Sound | Steve Kramer | ADR & Dubbing |
| Crew | Steve Kramer | Translator |
