Episode 17 — Bleach

: Komamura uses the "Humanization Technique" by literally ripping out his own heart and offering it to his clan's Great Elder.

The modern Episode 17 (Season 17/Cour 2, Episode 4) focuses on Captain Sajin Komamura’s tragic sacrifice during the Quincy invasion.

In the world of Bleach , refers to two distinct but pivotal turning points: the original 2005 episode that nearly ended Ichigo's life and the 2023 "Thousand-Year Blood War" installment. ⚔️ The Original: "Ichigo Dies!" (Episode 17) Bleach Episode 17

: After a desperate battle with Renji Abarai, Ichigo is left broken and bleeding.

: This attack strips Ichigo of his Shinigami powers, leaving him as a regular human soul and setting the stage for his intense training with Kisuke Urahara. : Komamura uses the "Humanization Technique" by literally

: In seeking revenge for Head Captain Yamamoto, Komamura falls into the same cycle of hatred he once warned Kaname Tōsen against. As the technique ends, he transforms into a mindless wolf, losing his humanity forever.

: Captain Byakuya Kuchiki delivers a final, blindingly fast strike that severs Ichigo's "Soul Chain" and "Soul Sleep". ⚔️ The Original: "Ichigo Dies

In this early milestone of the Agent of the Shinigami arc , Ichigo Kurosaki faces the brutal reality of the Soul Society's power.