Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War episode 1 review
Okay, so this is a little late, because I watched this episode 2 weeks ago. And it’s obviously late overall, since this premiered a long time ago. But who cares? I’m going through the episodes of Bleach: TYBW one by one.
The first episode is standard shounen fare. We have to get reintroduced to the characters, of course, but not before introducing two Soul Reapers who are there for the sole purpose of providing commentary to the viewer. Seriously, they have no other purpose. Their small plot in this episode is quickly forgotten once Ichigo shows up.
And boy does he ever show up! He shows up in style, alongside Uryu, Chad, and oh yes, Orihime! Now, if you know anything about me, you know that I am a diehard IchiHime shipper. When this anime finally reaches its conclusion and we get the IchiHime scenes of a lifetime, I am going to jog the bases after a home run as slowly as possible to take it all in. Ichigo & Orihime are together again, and it is so beautiful.
What happened in this episode again? Who cares? The characters we know and love are back. Somewhere, in the Squad 13 barracks, Rukia is clenching her fists at me. But it’s nothing personal, Rukia. You know I love you too, but only with the pineapple.
Best girl of the episode: Orihime (what, did you think I was picking the random new Soul Reaper?)
Episode rating: 8/10
Tommy A. Phillips 