: Behind-the-scenes accounts from the English dubbing sessions reveal that the emotional weight and constant screaming required for these transformation scenes were physically taxing for the actors; some reportedly nearly "blacked out" during high-intensity sessions.
: As Shinji Hirako and his allies fight to contain their former friends, the episode ends on a cliffhanger where Hiyori is ambushed, marking the start of the tragic chain of events that leads to the exile of Urahara and the others. Dub and Trivia Highlights Bleach (Dub) Episode 210
: This period of the anime marked a significant technical shift; shortly before this arc, the series transitioned from the traditional 4:3 aspect ratio to 16:9 widescreen . : Kisuke Urahara, then the Captain of Squad
: Kisuke Urahara, then the Captain of Squad 12, is consumed by regret after sending his own lieutenant, Hiyori Sarugaki, to investigate the site. : Kisuke Urahara