BLEACH · Episode 291
Desperate Struggle with Aizen! Hirako, Shikai!
Aired Tuesday, October 5, 2010 · 24 min
Mixed canon and filler. Partly adapted from the source; worth watching if you're unsure.
Source: AnimeFillerList, 28 Oct 2026. Full filler list
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- Opening
- ~0:18–1:48 (1m 30s)
- Ending
- ~22:00–24:25 (2m 25s)
Community timestamps from AniSkip; they can be a few seconds off depending on the streaming service.
Synopsis
Tosen is now able to see in his Ressureccion form. But Komamura states that in exchange for his vision, Tosen has now blinded his own heart. Unable to bring himself to kill the man he wanted to save, Komamura falls before Tosen’s attack. Meanwhile, Hirako prepares to use his Shikai, Sakanade, against Aizen.
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BLEACH episode 291 FAQ
When does BLEACH episode 291 come out?
BLEACH episode 291 aired on Tuesday, October 5, 2010.
What time does BLEACH episode 291 release?
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