: Karin Kurosaki's reaction to Yuuichi's trauma mirrors her own unresolved grief over the death of her and Ichigo's mother. "Bleach" Beat the Invisible Enemy! (TV Episode 2004) - IMDb

: The episode distinguishes between the "nature" of a Hollow and the moral choices made by humans, as seen with the introduction of Hell.

: Rukia performs a Konsō (Soul Burial) on Yuuichi, sending him to the Soul Society where Ichigo reassures him he may reunite with his mother. English Dub Voice Cast The following voice actors feature in this episode: Ichigo Kurosaki : Johnny Yong Bosch Rukia Kuchiki : Michelle Ruff

: Upon his defeat, the Gates of Hell appear to claim Shrieker. Because his crimes were committed as a human rather than just as a Hollow, the Soul Reaper's Zanpakutō can only cleanse the sins of his spirit world existence, leaving his mortal sins to be judged by Hell.