Bleach Episode 153: The Devilish Research! Szayel Aporro`s Plan
Episode 153 of 366 of Bleach, aired December 19, 2007, 24 minutes. Available with English subtitles and dub where released.
Episode summary
The Espada Szayel Aporro sends out the execution unit named "Exequias" to go after Ichigo who should be injured from his battle with Dordonii. Aizen questions him on why he did it and Szayel apologizes saying he wanted to make sure they killed him. Aizen forgives Szayel but also sees through his plot to to further his research. Meanwhile, Uryuu tries to figure out how to beat his opponent, Cirucci Thunderwitch.