As of this episode, Ichigo's Zangetsu is always in its Shikai state.
This episode marks the first appearance of Gin Ichimaru and Kenpachi Zaraki.
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Urahara: I'm going to tell you how to successfully pass through it, but first we need to change one thing. (Urahara hits Ichigo with his cane, forcing him to change into a Soul Reaper) Ichigo: Hey! How about a little warning the next time, Urahara!? (Urahara laughs) Orihime: So, Ichigo, you're not inside of this Ichigo anymore? Ichigo: Don't talk about me like I'm some kind of doll with changeable outfits!
Urahara: That wasn't very nice. I do believe you've killed my hat. Impressive. I didn't expect you could do that with a single swing of your sword. Ichigo, you are one frightening kid, you know that?
Urahara: I think it's only fair to warn you...if you try to go up against me with that inferior weapon...I will kill you! Ichigo: (thinking): Gotta get away! I don't think he's kidding. He's really gonna kill me this time. This is so pathetic! What am I doing? Why am I running away? Is this all of the backbone I have? Am I really just a coward after all? A complete phony? I'm so disgusted with myself! How pathetic! It's pathetic! Pathetic! Zangetsu: Yes. That's you. Ichigo: Master! Zangetsu: Why are you running away, Ichigo? You still haven't called me yet. Face forward, Ichigo...and you should be able to hear it now. The only thing plugging your ears is your own fear. There's only one of the enemy and one of you...so what is there to be afraid of? Abandon your fear! Turn and face him. Don't give an inch. Now, Ichigo! Advance! Never stop! If you retreat you will age. Be afraid and you'll die! Now shout out my name! Ichigo: ZANGETSU!!
(Japanese version) Looking at Ichigo's empty body Orihime: Hey, hey, so there's no more Kurosaki-kun in this Kurosaki-kun? Ichigo: Of course not. Don't talk about me like I'm a jar of candy!
(Japanese Version) Orihime: W-Wow! Such a huge space under the store, it's so cool~! It's like a secret base! Ichigo: Really? Tessai: What a magnificent reaction. I, Tessai, am deeply moved. Orihime: Ehehe, it was nothing.
Ichigo: Inoue (Orihime turns around) Orihime: What? Ichigo: How much have you heard? I mean... it's pretty dangerous. Orihime: I promised Tatsuki-chan that I'd follow you. And... that I'd come home no matter what. (Orihime runs into Urahara's shop)
(English Dub) (Said to captain of squad 3) Zaraki: The only captains afraid of dying are you and the captain of Squad 9.
(Japanese version) Yoruichi: But... who would have thought he'd learn to call forth his power in such a short time... (Inoue screams) (Low-pitched crashing) Inoue: Sado-kun fell down the stairs! Yoruichi: Would you look at that...
(English Dub) (Urahara's message on Ichigo's wall) Urahara: Urgent! Meet us outside the Urahara shop immediately! Ichigo: Gyaa! Who the hell contacts people like that?! This is like some TV crime scene message written in the victim's own blood! And it better not stain my wall! (Notices a P.S.) Hm? What now? A P.S.? Urahara: P.S. If you're thinking this message is some written in the victim's own blood cliche from some TV show, then you obviously have no sense of humor. Ichigo: Oh shut up!! (throws pillow at the message on the wall)
(English dub) (after Yoruichi talks to him) Ichigo: A freakin' cat just spoke to me!!
The name "Gin" means silver, which is why the episode is called "Ichimaru the silver shadow"
Japanese Title: 「市丸ギンの影」 Romaji Title: Ichimaru gin no kage
Aired on YTV: January 26th, 2007.
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