Search

Police Animes

Watch Police Animes Online Free on Animefreak

Police Animes | Police Animes subbed | Police Animes online free

Sanctuary

Sanctuary

Sanctuary
Sanctuary
Description: Two Japanese survivors of the Khmer Rouge massacres in Cambodia vow to find a sanctuary, even if they have to build it themselves. Returning to Japan, they take seemingly opposite paths: one becomes a politician, the other a gangster. As Asami and Houjou work through the linked worlds of politics a
AD Police Files (Dub)

AD Police Files (Dub)

AD Police Files (Dub)
AD Police Files (Dub)
Description: The year is 2027 in MegaTokyo, six years before the Knight Sabers will make their debut. Boomers (artificial humans) are still a relatively new advancement, and the implementation and integration of boomers into society is still a bit buggy -- sometimes fatally so. Whenever a boomer incident occurs,
Hero Mask (Sub)

Hero Mask (Sub)

Hero Mask (Sub)
Hero Mask (Sub)
Description: Now there's a mysterious Mask before James Blood, and the man behind it is one that shouldn't exist. What is the mystery surrounding this mask...? So begins an action-packed crime story set in a beautiful city!
Assemble Insert (Dub)

Assemble Insert (Dub)

Assemble Insert (Dub)
Assemble Insert (Dub)
Description: A criminal group known as Demon Seed terrorizes Tokyo with its vast armies of mecha. The local police is afraid to confront them, but one person stands in their way: Maron Namikaze, a 13-year-old idol singer with a catchy voice and unbelievable superhuman strength.
Dirty Pair Flash (Dub)

Dirty Pair Flash (Dub)

Dirty Pair Flash (Dub)
Dirty Pair Flash (Dub)
Description: Kei and Yuri were originally junior auxiliary agents in the Worlds Works and Welfare Agency (W.W.W.A. or 3WA for short) when the two were paired together under the codename "Lovely Angels." Kei was coming off her fourth probation for something she had done, and Yuri's dating exploits were common kno
Dirty Pair Flash 2 (Dub)

Dirty Pair Flash 2 (Dub)

Dirty Pair Flash 2 (Dub)
Dirty Pair Flash 2 (Dub)
Description: Always causing more destruction than they prevent, special agents Kei and Yuri face tough challenges while at an amusement park planet. This anime set finds the pair facing off against an android hit woman, transvestite assassins, ghosts and more. In addition, the Lovely Angels get into several wild
Dirty Pair Flash 3 (Dub)

Dirty Pair Flash 3 (Dub)

Dirty Pair Flash 3 (Dub)
Dirty Pair Flash 3 (Dub)
Description: Sexy superagents Kei and Yuri find themselves in serious trouble when they attempt to track down Kei's godson and cross paths with a killer ski patrol. This collection of episodes also features the crime fighters fending off seagulls and assassins. There is no time to rest for these two anime charac
Appleseed Alpha (Sub)

Appleseed Alpha (Sub)

Appleseed Alpha (Sub)
Appleseed Alpha (Sub)
Description: In the aftermath of a devastating world war, Deunan Knute and Briareos are scraping by a living as mercenaries in a ruined New York City. Deunan dreams of finding the technological utopia known as Olympus, though Briareos isn't so sure it exists. They soon cross paths with a mysterious girl and her
Tomica Hyper Rescue Drive Head: Kidou Kyuukyuu Keisatsu

Tomica Hyper Rescue Drive Head: Kidou Kyuukyuu Keisatsu

Tomica Hyper Rescue Drive Head: Kidou Kyuukyuu Keisatsu
Tomica Hyper Rescue Drive Head: Kidou Kyuukyuu Keisatsu
Description: The story is set in "the future, just a little after the present day…. To respond to disasters beyond human comprehension and the increasing complexity of crime and mishaps, the mobile emergency police Hyper Rescue (an organization newly formed by the government primarily for life-saving) dev
Meitantei Conan: Kara Kurenai Love Letter

Meitantei Conan: Kara Kurenai Love Letter

Meitantei Conan: Kara Kurenai Love Letter
Meitantei Conan: Kara Kurenai Love Letter
Description: A bombing case at Nichiuri TV in autumn. The Satsuki Cup, which crowns the winner of Japan's Hyakunin Isshu, is currently being filmed inside the facility. The incident results in a big commotion and, while the building is burning to ashes, the only people left inside are Heiji and Kazuha. They get
Future Police Urashiman

Future Police Urashiman

Future Police Urashiman
Future Police Urashiman
Description: By chance, Ryo has slipped from the 1980s into the future, and is trying to get back. In the interim, he's working for the police force of the future, solving cases by applying his unique and often comical approach.
Riding Bean (Dub)

Riding Bean (Dub)

Riding Bean (Dub)
Riding Bean (Dub)
Description: Bean Bandit and his partner Rally Vincent are couriers for hire - transporting clients and delivering goods in his custom sports car "Roadbuster" for a hefty price. But when they are hired to escort a kidnapped girl named Chelsea to her home, they don't realize they're being framed for kidnapping as
Koukaku Kidoutai Arise: Another Mission

Koukaku Kidoutai Arise: Another Mission

Koukaku Kidoutai Arise: Another Mission
Koukaku Kidoutai Arise: Another Mission
Description: The premise of the story: "Snatch the rebel elements' secret data using the Surface! There is a leak saying that the giant coporation Ishimiya Industry will commit an act of international terrorism, and Motoko Kusanagi and the Armored Riot Police head out to seize the plug data!" A short animation f
Koukaku Kidoutai: Shin Gekijouban

Koukaku Kidoutai: Shin Gekijouban

Koukaku Kidoutai: Shin Gekijouban
Koukaku Kidoutai: Shin Gekijouban
Description: In the year 2027, a year following the end of the non-nuclear World War IV, a bomb has gone off in Newport City, killing a major arms dealer who may have ties with the mysterious 501 Organization. Public Security official Daisuke Aramaki hires full-body cyber prosthesis user and hacker extraordinair
Mobile Police Patlabor Reboot

Mobile Police Patlabor Reboot

Mobile Police Patlabor Reboot
Mobile Police Patlabor Reboot
Genres : Comedy, Mecha, Movie, Police, Sci-Fi
Description: "Mobile Police Patlabor Reboot.", 10-minute short will debut as an extra during Japan Animator Expo's one-week screening event beginning on October 15.
RESTOL, The Full-Armed Rescue Squad (Sub)

RESTOL, The Full-Armed Rescue Squad (Sub)

RESTOL, The Full-Armed Rescue Squad (Sub)
RESTOL, The Full-Armed Rescue Squad (Sub)
Description: It is the year 2035, a world filled with advanced science and technology, sophisticated computer systems, audio/video multimedia converstions,world government unification, network wars by hackers, and the future world controlled by one huge multinational company. A 14-year old named Kang Maru, a boy
Sabu to Ichi Torimono Hikae

Sabu to Ichi Torimono Hikae

Sabu to Ichi Torimono Hikae
Sabu to Ichi Torimono Hikae
Description: The series follows the adventures of Sabu, a young Edo bakufu investigator traveling with the blind master swordsman Ichi. In their travels, they assist the common people in solving mysteries and righting wrongs (usually committed by bandits or corrupt officials). Sabu is engaged to Midori, the daug
Jin-Rou (Dub)

Jin-Rou (Dub)

Jin-Rou (Dub)
Jin-Rou (Dub)
Description: After witnessing the suicide bombing of a terrorist girl, Constable Kazuki Fuse becomes haunted by her image, and is forced to undergo retraining for his position in the Capital Police's Special Unit. However, unknown to him, he becomes a key player in a dispute between Capital and Local Police forc
Psycho-Pass Movie (Dub)

Psycho-Pass Movie (Dub)

Psycho-Pass Movie (Dub)
Psycho-Pass Movie (Dub)
Description: Year 2116—The Japanese government begins to export the Sibyl System unmanned drone robots to troubled countries, and the system spreads throughout the world. A state in the midst of a civil war, SEAUn (the South East Asia Union), brings in the Sibyl System as an experiment. Under the new syste
Dirty Pair Flash 3 (Sub)

Dirty Pair Flash 3 (Sub)

Dirty Pair Flash 3 (Sub)
Dirty Pair Flash 3 (Sub)
Description: Sexy superagents Kei and Yuri find themselves in serious trouble when they attempt to track down Kei's godson and cross paths with a killer ski patrol. This collection of episodes also features the crime fighters fending off seagulls and assassins. There is no time to rest for these two anime charac
Koukaku Kidoutai: Shin Gekijouban (Dub)

Koukaku Kidoutai: Shin Gekijouban (Dub)

Koukaku Kidoutai: Shin Gekijouban (Dub)
Koukaku Kidoutai: Shin Gekijouban (Dub)
Description: In the year 2027, a year following the end of the non-nuclear World War IV, a bomb has gone off in Newport City, killing a major arms dealer who may have ties with the mysterious 501 Organization. Public Security official Daisuke Aramaki hires full-body cyber prosthesis user and hacker extraordinair
Active Raid: Kidou Kyoushuushitsu Dai Hachi Gakari 2nd Season

Active Raid: Kidou Kyoushuushitsu Dai Hachi Gakari 2nd Season

Active Raid: Kidou Kyoushuushitsu Dai Hachi Gakari 2nd Season
Active Raid: Kidou Kyoushuushitsu Dai Hachi Gakari 2nd Season
Genres : Comedy, Mecha, Police, Sci-Fi
Description: Set in a part of Tokyo that has descended into a quagmire, the story follows Unit 8 of the 5th Special Public Security Section's 3rd Mobile Assault Division, popularly called "The Eighth," who don powered armor "Willwear" exoskeletons to counter the rise in crime. 
Meitantei Conan: Zero no Shikkounin

Meitantei Conan: Zero no Shikkounin

Meitantei Conan: Zero no Shikkounin
Meitantei Conan: Zero no Shikkounin
Description: In the film's story, there is a sudden explosion at Tokyo Summit's giant Edge of Ocean facility. The shadow of Tooru Amuro, who works for the National Police Agency Security Bureau as Zero, appears at the site. In addition, the "triple-face" character is known as Rei Furuya as a detective and Kogoro
Resident Evil 4: Incubate (Dub)

Resident Evil 4: Incubate (Dub)

Resident Evil 4: Incubate (Dub)
Resident Evil 4: Incubate (Dub)
Description: After the Playstation port of Resident Evil 4 hit the stores Capcom released a new 97 minute DVD some time later which intended to summarize the whole story of Resident Evil 4. It's played on English audio with Japanese subtitles. It also included a little book which explains the life on El Pueblo b
Dirty Pair: The Movie (Sub)

Dirty Pair: The Movie (Sub)

Dirty Pair: The Movie (Sub)
Dirty Pair: The Movie (Sub)
Description: Agerna is a planet rich in Vizorium, the one mineral necessary to space travel. So when a series of mysterious attacks on mining operations has the governments of the world pointing fingers and blaming each other, the World Welfare & Works Association naturally sends in their top agents to inves
Dirty Pair: The Movie (Dub)

Dirty Pair: The Movie (Dub)

Dirty Pair: The Movie (Dub)
Dirty Pair: The Movie (Dub)
Description: Agerna is a planet rich in Vizorium, the one mineral necessary to space travel. So when a series of mysterious attacks on mining operations has the governments of the world pointing fingers and blaming each other, the World Welfare & Works Association naturally sends in their top agents to inves
ACCA: 13-ku Kansatsu-ka (Dub)

ACCA: 13-ku Kansatsu-ka (Dub)

ACCA: 13-ku Kansatsu-ka (Dub)
ACCA: 13-ku Kansatsu-ka (Dub)
Synonyms : ACCA 13区監察課
Genres : Drama, Police
Description: The kingdom of Dowa, which is subdivided into 13 states, is celebrating its monarch's 99th birthday. These 13 states have many agencies that are controlled by the giant organization known as ACCA. Within ACCA, Jean Otis is the second-in-command of the inspection agency. His agency has ten people pla
ACCA: 13-ku Kansatsu-ka (Sub)

ACCA: 13-ku Kansatsu-ka (Sub)

ACCA: 13-ku Kansatsu-ka (Sub)
ACCA: 13-ku Kansatsu-ka (Sub)
Synonyms : ACCA 13区監察課
Genres : Drama, Police
Description: The kingdom of Dowa, which is subdivided into 13 states, is celebrating its monarch's 99th birthday. These 13 states have many agencies that are controlled by the giant organization known as ACCA. Within ACCA, Jean Otis is the second-in-command of the inspection agency. His agency has ten people pla
Aoyama Goushou Tanpenshuu

Aoyama Goushou Tanpenshuu

Aoyama Goushou Tanpenshuu
Aoyama Goushou Tanpenshuu
Description: GOSHO collection reveals the origin of the smash hit "Detective Conan." "GO" into his world, and we will "SHO" you SEVEN romantic and exciting stories created by GOSHO AOYAMA. WAIT FOR ME (30 min.) TEN PLANETS IN THE NIGHT SKY (10 minutes) THE WANDERING RED BATTERFLY (7 minutes) PLAY IT AGAIN (30 m
Meitantei Conan: Baker Street no Bourei

Meitantei Conan: Baker Street no Bourei

Meitantei Conan: Baker Street no Bourei
Meitantei Conan: Baker Street no Bourei
Description: Conan was invited to a party with many other guests. They were there to test a new virtual game system, when a murder mystery occured. Now Conan must go into the game system to figure out who the murderer is with the help of the famous book character Sherlock Holmes. The lives of 49 kids testing the
Koukaku Kidoutai: Stand Alone Complex - The Laughing Man

Koukaku Kidoutai: Stand Alone Complex - The Laughing Man

Koukaku Kidoutai: Stand Alone Complex - The Laughing Man
Koukaku Kidoutai: Stand Alone Complex - The Laughing Man
Description: In 2024, the terrorist incident known as "The Laughing Man Incident" occurred in which Ernest Serano, president of the groundbreaking micromachine company, Sereno Genomics, was kidnapped and ransomed. One day, the case having remained unsolved for six years, Detective Yamaguchi, who has been investi
Koukaku Kidoutai: Stand Alone Complex - The Laughing Man (Dub)

Koukaku Kidoutai: Stand Alone Complex - The Laughing Man (Dub)

Koukaku Kidoutai: Stand Alone Complex - The Laughing Man (Dub)
Koukaku Kidoutai: Stand Alone Complex - The Laughing Man (Dub)
Description: In 2024, the terrorist incident known as "The Laughing Man Incident" occurred in which Ernest Serano, president of the groundbreaking micromachine company, Sereno Genomics, was kidnapped and ransomed. One day, the case having remained unsolved for six years, Detective Yamaguchi, who has been investi
Death Note (Dub)

Death Note (Dub)

Death Note (Dub)
Death Note (Dub)
Synonyms : デスノート
Description: Yagami Light is a 17-year-old genius from Japan who is tired of his life, school, and the state of the world as he knows it. One day, on the way home from class, Light stumbles upon a dark notebook with "Death Note" written on the front. Intrigued by its appearance, Light reads the first few sentenc
Active Raid: Kidou Kyoushuushitsu Dai Hachi Gakari

Active Raid: Kidou Kyoushuushitsu Dai Hachi Gakari

Active Raid: Kidou Kyoushuushitsu Dai Hachi Gakari
Active Raid: Kidou Kyoushuushitsu Dai Hachi Gakari
Genres : Mecha, Police, Sci-Fi
Description: After the Quicksand Disaster sunk large swaths of Tokyo, fast reconstruction now requires the use of powerful exoskeletons. Although most of these exoskeletons are used for good, once they fall into the hands of criminals or the criminally-minded, they can become a danger for the citizens of Tokyo.
Sushi Police

Sushi Police

Sushi Police
Sushi Police
Genres : Comedy, Police
Description: Japanese food, especially sushi, has become an internationally beloved cuisine, especially with the announcement of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. But there are always restaurants that look to capitalize off the reputation of traditional Japanese food. They serve dishes like rolls covered in cream cheese
Kikou Keisatsu Metal Jack

Kikou Keisatsu Metal Jack

Kikou Keisatsu Metal Jack
Kikou Keisatsu Metal Jack
Genres : Action, Mecha, Police, Sci-Fi
Description: Twenty years into the future, a city now called "Tokyo" has developed into one of the few world-class high-tech centers, "Tokyo City." The main character, Ken Kanzaki, is a young investigator assigned to the criminal investigation section of the Metropolital Police. He is one of the finest sharp sho
Ace Attorney (Dub)

Ace Attorney (Dub)

Ace Attorney (Dub)
Ace Attorney (Dub)
Description: Since he was a child, Ryuuichi Naruhodou's dream was to become a defense attorney, protecting the innocent when no one else would. However, when the rookie lawyer finally takes on his first case under the guidance of his mentor Chihiro Ayasato, he realizes that the courtroom is a battlefield. In the
Meitantei Conan: Junkoku no Nightmare

Meitantei Conan: Junkoku no Nightmare

Meitantei Conan: Junkoku no Nightmare
Meitantei Conan: Junkoku no Nightmare
Description: On a dark night, the Japanese police is raided by a spy. Different countries' intelligence agencies—such as England's MI6, Germany's BND, and America's CIA—as well as the FBI's secret files are going to be taken, but public safety officers lead by Tooru Amuro arrive just in time. The spy
Ace Attorney

Ace Attorney

Ace Attorney
Ace Attorney
Genres : Comedy, Drama, Mystery, Police
Description: Since he was a child, Ryuuichi Naruhodou's dream was to become a defense attorney, protecting the innocent when no one else would. However, when the rookie lawyer finally takes on his first case under the guidance of his mentor Chihiro Ayasato, he realizes that the courtroom is a battlefield. In the
You're Under Arrest The Movie (Sub)

You're Under Arrest The Movie (Sub)

You're Under Arrest The Movie (Sub)
You're Under Arrest The Movie (Sub)
Description: Bokutou Precinct rarely deals with criminals more nefarious than speeding sportscar drivers. So when Officers Nikaido Yoriko and Aoi Futaba find a cache of illegal firearms in a stolen car, and a rash of traffic control malfunctions snarls traffic along Tokyo's streets, it is up to Tokyo's finest to
You're Under Arrest The Movie (Dub)

You're Under Arrest The Movie (Dub)

You're Under Arrest The Movie (Dub)
You're Under Arrest The Movie (Dub)
Description: Bokutou Precinct rarely deals with criminals more nefarious than speeding sportscar drivers. So when Officers Nikaido Yoriko and Aoi Futaba find a cache of illegal firearms in a stolen car, and a rash of traffic control malfunctions snarls traffic along Tokyo's streets, it is up to Tokyo's finest to
Hero Mask (Dub)

Hero Mask (Dub)

Hero Mask (Dub)
Hero Mask (Dub)
Description: Now there's a mysterious Mask before James Blood, and the man behind it is one that shouldn't exist. What is the mystery surrounding this mask...? So begins an action-packed crime story set in a beautiful city!
Death Note Rewrite (Dub)

Death Note Rewrite (Dub)

Death Note Rewrite (Dub)
Death Note Rewrite (Dub)
Description: 1. Genshisuru Kami (Visions of a God) A two hour episode of Death Note, mainly a compilation of the confrontations between Light and L, re-edited from Ryuk's perspective with new dialogue and soundtrack along with additional animation that could not be included in the original series. An Unnamed Sh
Top Anime on Animefreak

One Piece

Gol D. Roger was known as the Pirate King, the strongest and most infamous being to have sailed the Grand Line. The capture and death of Roger by the World Government brought a change throughout the world. His last words before his death revealed the location of the greatest treasure in the world, One Piece. It was this revelation that brought about the Grand Age of Pirates, men who dreamed of finding One Piece (which promises an unlimited amount of riches and fame), and quite possibly the most coveted of titles for the person who found it, the title of the Pirate King.Enter Monkey D. Luffy, a 17-year-old boy that defies your standard definition of a pirate. Rather than the popular persona of a wicked, hardened, toothless pirate who ransacks villages for fun, Luffy’s reason for being a pirate is one of pure wonder; the thought of an exciting adventure and meeting new and intriguing people, along with finding One Piece, are his reasons of becoming a pirate. Following in the footsteps of his childhood hero, Luffy and his crew travel across the Grand Line, experiencing crazy adventures, unveiling dark mysteries and battling strong enemies, all in order to reach One Piece.

One Piece (Dub)

Gol D. Roger was known as the Pirate King, the strongest and most infamous being to have sailed the Grand Line. The capture and death of Roger by the World Government brought a change throughout the world. His last words before his death revealed the location of the greatest treasure in the world, One Piece. It was this revelation that brought about the Grand Age of Pirates, men who dreamed of finding One Piece (which promises an unlimited amount of riches and fame), and quite possibly the most coveted of titles for the person who found it, the title of the Pirate King.Enter Monkey D. Luffy, a 17-year-old boy that defies your standard definition of a pirate. Rather than the popular persona of a wicked, hardened, toothless pirate who ransacks villages for fun, Luffy’s reason for being a pirate is one of pure wonder; the thought of an exciting adventure and meeting new and intriguing people, along with finding One Piece, are his reasons of becoming a pirate. Following in the footsteps of his childhood hero, Luffy and his crew travel across the Grand Line, experiencing crazy adventures, unveiling dark mysteries and battling strong enemies, all in order to reach One Piece.

Episode 542: Special episode crossover with Toriko, only sub available.

Episode 590: Special crossover with Dragon Ball Z, only sub available.

Naruto Shippuuden (Dub)

Naruto: Shippuuden is the continuation of the original animated TV series Naruto.The story revolves around an older and slightly more matured Uzumaki Naruto and his quest to save his friend Uchiha Sasuke from the grips of the snake-like Shinobi, Orochimaru. After 2 and a half years Naruto finally returns to his village of Konoha, and sets about putting his ambitions to work, though it will not be easy, as he has amassed a few (more dangerous) enemies, in the likes of the shinobi organization; Akatsuki. Fun facts about Naruto

Ore dake Level Up na Ken

It's been over a decade since the sudden appearance of the "gates"—the paths that connect our world with a different dimension. Since then, certain humans have awakened to supernatural powers. We call these individuals "hunters." Hunters make their living by using their powers to conquer dungeons inside the gates. In this world of tough customers, the low-ranked hunter Shun Mizushino is known as "the weakest hunter of all mankind." One day, Shun gets fatally injured when he runs into high-rank double dungeons hidden within a low-rank dungeon. Just then, a mysterious quest window appears in front of him. On the verge of death, Shun decides to accept the quest and starts leveling up... while the others aren't.

(Source: Anime News Network, edited)

Note: Announced at the Crunchyroll Anime Expo 2022 Industry Panel.

Meitantei Conan

Kudo Shinichi is a seventeen year-old high school detective whom people call the "Modern Sherlock Holmes." However, one night after a date with his childhood sweetheart, Ran, Shinichi witnessed an illegal trade and, caught off his guard, was knocked unconscious and fed a drug that was supposed to kill him... but he woke up and found himself shrunken to a seven year-old. In order to track down the men who did this to him, Shinichi hid his identity and lived with Ran, whose father happened to be a hopeless detective, and with that came a series of murders and mysteries that he must solve.

Naruto Shippuuden

Naruto: Shippuuden is the continuation of the original animated TV series Naruto.The story revolves around an older and slightly more matured Uzumaki Naruto and his quest to save his friend Uchiha Sasuke from the grips of the snake-like Shinobi, Orochimaru. After 2 and a half years Naruto finally returns to his village of Konoha, and sets about putting his ambitions to work, though it will not be easy, as he has amassed a few (more dangerous) enemies, in the likes of the shinobi organization; Akatsuki.  Fun facts about Naruto

Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e 3rd Season

The third season of Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e.

The third semester kicks off in high gear with a special boot camp deep in the mountains. Forcibly separated into groups along grade and gender lines, the first, second and third years alike must work together to survive the rugged terrain. Even worse? The leader of the group that comes in last will be expelled. Can Class D make it back to campus intact, or is this where they finally say goodbye to one of their own?

(Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)

Tsuki ga Michibiku Isekai Douchuu 2nd Season

The second season of Tsuki ga Michibiku Isekai Douchuu.

Sousou no Frieren

The adventure is over but life goes on for an elf mage just beginning to learn what living is all about. Elf mage Frieren and her courageous fellow adventurers have defeated the Demon King and brought peace to the land. But Frieren will long outlive the rest of her former party. How will she come to understand what life means to the people around her? Decades after their victory, the funeral of one her friends confronts Frieren with her own near immortality. Frieren sets out to fulfill the last wishes of her comrades and finds herself beginning a new adventure…

(Source: Crunchyroll)

Bleach (Dub)

15-year-old Kurosaki Ichigo is not your everyday high school student. He has from as far he can remember always had the ability to see ghosts and spirits. A fateful day arrives as Ichigo encounters the shinigami Kuchiki Rukia, who saves him and his family from a Hollow at the cost of injuring herself. During this encounter, with Rukia unable to defeat the hollow she transfers her shinigami powers into Ichigo. In the aftermath, unable to continue with her job, Rukia allows Ichigo to take on the role of a shinigami in her place as they together defeat the Hollows plaguing Ichigo's town.