Bleach Episode 299, titled , is a special tie-in episode that serves as a prologue to the fourth movie, Bleach: Hell Verse . It originally aired on November 30, 2010. Plot Summary
Watch a fan reaction and review of this special prologue episode here: SHUREN! Bleach Episode 298 & 299 REACTION! YouTube• 31 Mar 2020
: It is an adaptation of a special one-shot manga chapter titled "Imaginary Number 01: The Unforgivens," drawn by series creator Tite Kubo. Bleach Episode 299
: Rukia Kuchiki, while on duty in the Human World, encounters Shrieker —a Hollow she and Chad defeated early in the series. However, Shrieker has been transformed into a "Sinner" with a humanoid body and new powers granted by Hell.
: The episode begins with an emergency Captains' meeting where Captain-Commander Yamamoto informs the Gotei 13 about a Togabito (a Sinner from Hell) appearing in the Human World for the first time in history. Bleach Episode 299, titled , is a special
: This episode is technically considered filler (non-canon to the main manga storyline) because it was created specifically to promote the movie.
: Reviewers and watch guides suggest viewing this episode after the main fights in the Fake Karakura Town arc (around episode 297) but before watching the Hell Verse movie. Bleach Episode 298 & 299 REACTION
: A group of Sinners led by a powerful man named Shuren intervenes, easily overpowering Shrieker. Shuren's interest is piqued by the strength of the Soul Reapers, setting the stage for the events of the film. Canon Status & Watch Order