To save Rukia, Ichigo must master his Bankai. It takes ten years to do this, but Ichigo has only three days. With the help of Yoruichi, can Ichigo do it and get to the level it will take to save his friend form the execution she is now marching toward? And what about the death of Captan Aizen, is it related or is there something else going on?

Highlights:

Bleach: The Rescue, Season Three Box Set has more than its fair share of great highlights, but the best is the education of Ichigo and his struggle to be able to call on his Bankai. This is something only Captains and Vice Captains have been able to master and it takes on average 10 years to reach that level of understanding. Thanks to Yoruichi, Ichigo is given a partner to battle for three days that will either bring out the desired result… or kill him in the process. The partner is his Zanpatou himself. This battle reveals a great deal about Ichigo's abilities and his desires. It also opens the door to something darker within Ichigo.

There are also some great battles and contacts between Yoruichi and the other Captains because this is the first time in 100 years that she has returned to the Soul Society. Everyone thinks she has gotten soft, but to their surprise she is still the wielder of great speed and talent. She does not need a Zanpakuto to be able to defeat an enemy. There is also an enlightening side story dealing with the relationship of Soi Fon and Yoruichi that explains some of the anger and general coldness of Soi Fon.

There is entirely too much going on in this box set for me to mention everything. I would recommend that you see this yourself.

Overall:

It is possible that this box set is the best of the best for the first three seasons of Bleach. There is by far more action and background information provided in this box set than any other season box set out there. This ties together much of the past and also opens the door to the future that is still driving the series. It sets the stage for the ultimate showdown and gives hints to the secrets that lie within Ichigo. The five disc set brings so much to the table that it is hard to compare it to the previous box sets. Bleach: The Rescue, Season Three Box Set is a keeper. Anyone who is familiar with the series should have this one. It is a keystone to what is coming and also a mirror to what had come before. It was a blast discovering this part of the series all over agin.

ComicsOnline gives Bleach: The Rescue, Season Three Box Set 5 out of 5 Flash Steps to victory.