The Royal Houses maintain a single source of power called the Ouin. At a whim, the Ouin is transported to a secret location. Security is high, but somehow an unknown group attacks and are able to steal the Ouin. There is something odd about the leader of the robbers. He is wearing a mask, yet he is familiar to Tōshirō. So familiar that Tōshirō abandons his post as the Captain of the 10th squad and becomes a hunted man hunting the real perpetrator.

Highlights:

Bleach Movie 2: Diamond Dust Rebellion is a fine filler story in the Bleach saga. It shows us a side of Tōshirō Hitsugaya, the 10th squad Captain, that is not seen in the series. It reveals his past and gives light as to why he is so very serious. A close friend from his past is involved in stealing the Ouin or King's Seal. He abandons his post to chase after him and is suspected of having something to do with the theft. Of course Ichigo and the gang get involved and try to help Tōshirō do the right thing. If I gave much more away it would spoil all the fun.

Overall:

Bleach Movie 2: Diamond Dust Rebellion is great fun and provides everything you would expect from Bleach, all the action, all the humor and all the somewhat self righteous ethical standards of Ichigo. Being a big fan of Tite Kubo and the Bleach series I found this to be a fun 90 minutes. The action and story moved at a great pace. Getting to know more about the enigmatic Tōshirō was also a blast. His stoic demeanor has always put me off, along with the fact that he comes across as a young punk. Although this is a movie, I do not feel as though it can stand alone without any understanding of the series. With that in mind, I still found this to be a fully enjoyable experience.

Extras:

This 2 disc set comes with a nice segment called "The Making of Bleach The Movie 2,"  along with a Production Art Gallery and the Original Japanese Promos. There is also a handbook in the set. The handbook is the shining star of the extras. It has Bios on the main characters, a great spread on the story, but the best was the info in the back of the book. It would be a great guide for someone who is new to the series.

ComicsOnline gives Bleach Movie 2: Diamond Dust Rebellion 4.5 out of 5 Frosty Zanpakuto.