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The Soul Burial Detective, Karakuraizer is Born

EpisodeEp. 213

With Ichigo and the others away, Urahara drafts Kon into a costumed hero identity, Karakura-Raizer, to guard the town from Hollows. Bribed with promises of ladies and Rukia's praise, Kon reluctantly suits up, only to find Don Kanonji and friends have formed a whole ridiculous team.

Arc: None
Japanese Air Date: March 31, 2009
English Air Date: July 16, 2011
Adapted Chapters: Based on sketches from Volume 29
Opening Theme: Velonica
Ending Theme: Sky Chord ~Otona ni Naru Kimi e~
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Summary

Urahara wakes Kon and, once the Mod-Soul is back in Ichigo's body, explains that Hollows will keep appearing even with the heroes gone. He hands Kon a Soul Burial Detective transformation watch and, when Kon balks, sweetens the offer by promising it will attract women and earn Rukia's admiration, which instantly wins him over. Kon must shout a set battle cry or the watch will shock him. An alarm sounds, and Tessai hurls Kon through the ceiling toward a Hollow named Zonzain that is menacing a female Plus.

Prompted by Urahara, Kon transforms into the gaudy Karakura-Raizer costume that Uryū designed, to Kon's disgust. He dodges Zonzain's blows, kicks the Hollow in the head, and finishes it with the Riser Beam, which Urahara notes can be fired only once per transformation. Another alarm reveals a whole swarm of flying Hollows overhead. Kon's attempts to counter fail, and the Hollows toss him about and peck at him until a group of figures descends to his aid.

The newcomers reveal themselves as the rest of the Karakura-Raizer team: Don Kanonji as Spirit, Tatsuki as Beast, Chizuru as Erotic, Keigo as Delicate, and Ururu as Tiny Devil. Working together, they wipe out the swarm. Then a battered Zennosuke Kurumadani staggers in warning that others are coming, and the team senses an immense Reiatsu as a Hollow-faced craft appears in the sky carrying an Arrancar in Aizen's service.

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Key Events

Urahara recruits Kon as Karakura-Raizer and equips him with a transformation watch. Kon defeats the Hollow Zonzain with the Riser Beam. A swarm of flying Hollows overwhelms Kon until the rest of the Karakura-Raizer team arrives. Don Kanonji, Tatsuki, Chizuru, Keigo, and Ururu join Kon to destroy the swarm. Zennosuke Kurumadani warns of a coming threat as an Arrancar working for Aizen appears above the town.

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Notes

This anime-original comedy is based on sketches from manga volume 29 and stands outside the main arcs. An Arrancar Encyclopedia segment has Gin discussing the Garganta before Mayuri interrupts, revealing he has borrowed Gin's slot to research Arrancar and offering to dissect one for a diagram. The featured moves are the team's Raizer Beam, Raizer Kanonball, and Raizer Deadly Magnum.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is episode 213 of Bleach?

Episode 213 is "The Soul Burial Detective, Karakuraizer is Born," an anime-original comedy in which Urahara turns Kon into the costumed hero Karakura-Raizer to guard the town from Hollows while Ichigo and the others are away.

What is the Karakura-Raizer team?

The Karakura-Raizer team is a group of costumed heroes led by Kon and joined by Don Kanonji as Spirit, Tatsuki as Beast, Chizuru as Erotic, Keigo as Delicate, and Ururu as Tiny Devil. Working together, they wipe out a swarm of flying Hollows.

Why does Kon agree to become Karakura-Raizer?

Kon initially balks at the role, but Urahara wins him over by promising that the identity will attract women and earn Rukia's admiration. He must also shout a set battle cry or the transformation watch will shock him.

What is the Riser Beam in this episode?

The Riser Beam is Karakura-Raizer's finishing move, which Kon uses to destroy the Hollow Zonzain. Urahara notes that it can be fired only once per transformation.

Is The Soul Burial Detective Karakuraizer is Born a filler episode?

Yes. It is an anime-original comedy based on sketches from manga volume 29 and stands outside the main arcs, ending with a Hollow-faced craft carrying an Arrancar in Aizen's service appearing above the town.

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