BLEACH · Episode 240
Byakuya's Betrayal
Aired Tuesday, October 6, 2009 · 24 min
Filler episode. Not adapted from the manga, so it's safe to skip. The story continues in episode 267 →
Source: AnimeFillerList, 28 Oct 2026. Full filler list
⏭ Skip guide
Skipping all of it saves about 3m 35s
- Opening
- ~0:00–2:04 (2m 4s)
- Ending
- ~21:59–23:30 (1m 31s)
Community timestamps from AniSkip; they can be a few seconds off depending on the streaming service.
Synopsis
Mayuri experiments on Gegetsuburi, and discovers that the zanpakuto only return to their owners' control if they are defeated by their owners. Momo and Rangiku send their zanpakutos back to the 4th division barracks, but the cart carrying them is attacked by an unknown assailant. Ichigo meets with Momo and Rangiku, then reaches Muramasa, who is having difficult using his abilities in his current body. Ichigo fights Senbonzakura, and gains the upper hand before Byakuya arrives. Byakuya reveals that he has joined Muramasa as part of following his internal desire to protect his pride, then attacks Ichigo.
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BLEACH episode 240 FAQ
When does BLEACH episode 240 come out?
BLEACH episode 240 aired on Tuesday, October 6, 2009.
What time does BLEACH episode 240 release?
Kitsu has the date but not a broadcast time for this episode. Japanese TV anime typically air in the evening or late night JST.
Where can I watch BLEACH episode 240?
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