Captain Shinji Hirako uses his Bankai, Sakashima Yokoshima Happōfusagari , which was never shown in the original manga. It reverses the concept of "friend or foe," making the Quincy army slaughter each other.

The Wandenreich officially begins its assault on the Seireitei. The episode is famous for its "0-second" warning—the Soul Society was caught completely off guard, leading to immediate high-stakes casualties.

One of the most shocking moments was the sudden, brutal death of Lieutenant Izuru Kira, who was blasted through the chest before he could even draw his sword.

The most recent Episode 3 deals with the fallout of the Soul King's "death" at the hands of Ichigo (who was being controlled by Yhwach). BLEACH: Sennen Kessen-hen - Episode 3 discussion : r/anime