Episode 12: “A Gentle Right Arm”
- 12 of 366
- December 21, 2004
- 24 min
- Aired
Contents
| Series | Bleach |
|---|---|
| Episode | 12 of 366 |
| Japanese | やさしい右腕 |
| Original air date | December 21, 2004 |
| Episode length | 24 min |
| Studio | Studio Pierrot |
| Previous episode | Episode 11: “The Legendary Quincy” |
| Next episode | Episode 13: “Flower and Hollow” |
| Streaming | Crunchyroll, Disney+, Hulu |
“A Gentle Right Arm” is episode 12 of the anime Bleach. It first aired on December 21, 2004.
Summary
The summary below describes what happens in this episode.
Uryuu Ishida releases Hollow bait and challenges Ichigo Kurosaki to a contest over which of them can destroy more Hollows. Meanwhile, a Hollow pursues Yasutora Sado because of his spiritual powers. Yasutora Sado encounters Ichigo Kurosaki’s sister and protects her and her friends with his powerful right arm.
Characters in this episode
Music in this episode
- OP 1“*~Asterisk” — ORANGE RANGEAnimeThemes
- ED 1“Life is Like a Boat” — Rie FuAnimeThemes
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Episode guide
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About the series
Ichigo Kurosaki’s encounter with the Soul Reaper Rukia Kuchiki draws him into a conflict involving Hollows, spirits that threaten human souls. The story follows Ichigo and the friends who join him as they face supernatural dangers, combining the duties of a Soul Reaper with the lives of a group of young people in the…
Read the article →References
- “Bleach”. Kitsu. Retrieved October 22, 2026.
- “Bleach”. MyAnimeList. Retrieved October 27, 2026.
- “Bleach”. AnimeThemes. Retrieved October 23, 2026.
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