Arc 1The Lieutenant’s Resolve

Miyako Amamiya joined the Thirteenth Division, mastered his Shikai, and became its lieutenant while investigating the Quincy power that had preserved his soul. After Rukia lost her powers in Karakura Town, Miyako joined the mission to find her, unaware that Aizen had approved it to draw out Kisuke Urahara.

Chapters 1–2525 summaries

Arc 2The Hōgyoku and Karakura

Miyako helped rescue Rukia and thwart Aizen’s attempt to seize the Hōgyoku, then uncovered Aizen’s plan to make the Ōken and prepared to defend Karakura Town. The arc ended with the Arrancar attacking Ichigo’s group and Miyako offering to explain Aizen’s true objective.

Chapters 26–5025 summaries