BLEACH · Episode 257
A New Enemy! The True Nature of the Sword Beasts
Aired Tuesday, February 9, 2010 · 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
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- Opening
- ~0:12–1:59 (1m 47s)
- Ending
- ~21:59–23:33 (1m 34s)
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Synopsis
In the real world, Ichigo encounters a sword fiend, and he and Hitsugaya fight it, but it retreats. Ukitake and Kyoraku infer that there are at least as many sword fiends as the number of Soul Reapers lost in the war, and plan on stabilizing them to return them to sword form, despite Mayuri's lack of interest. The sword fiend is attacked by a hollow, but manages to absorb it. It overpowers Rangiku when she tries fighting it, but Ichigo comes to fight it, disarming it. The hollow-fused sword fiend fires a Cero at Ichigo, but Hitsugaya manages to destroy it, noting that the sword fiends are more dangerous than he thought.
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BLEACH episode 257 FAQ
When does BLEACH episode 257 come out?
BLEACH episode 257 aired on Tuesday, February 9, 2010.
What time does BLEACH episode 257 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 257?
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