Urahara stops Ururu from entering the rescue mode and explains that: "When a Plus becomes a Hollow, the spiritual body first explodes and then reforms. But in the Ichigo’s case, the order is all ...

It wasn't until the Visored training arc that Ichigo learned about his Hollow's true nature ... the fact that Zangetsu was always in Shikai mode by default and had no sealed form.

Ichigo first became a Hollow while training with the enigmatic Urahara, with the old man putting the young student through a process that would help further awaken his powers as a Soul Reaper.

Completing the 23rd story mode unlocks Hollow Ichigo. Hollow Ichigo has the same moveset as Ichigo, only with a different sprite and voice. When starting the game with "Bleach Advance: Kurenai ni ...

Ichigo's Bankai form, however, was insufficient to defeat Byakuya and his Bankai. As a result, his hidden dark Hollow form manifested, forming a Hollow mask on his face. Ichigo was extremely ...