: Shūhei eventually releases his Zanpakutō, Kazeshini ("Wind Death"), which takes the form of two twin-bladed kusarigama connected by a long chain.
: Fans and critics often cite this episode as having exceptionally high animation quality compared to neighboring episodes. Bleach Episode 219
(the broader context of this battle) What happens next (Ikkaku's defeat and the arrival of help) : Shūhei eventually releases his Zanpakutō