Bleach Thousand Year Blood War episode 21 review
So, Kenpachi gets beaten up right after winning the battle with Gremmy, and Yachiru is nowhere to be seen. Then we get introduced to four female Sternritters, who all have different personalities and all can transform like the Sailor Guardians. But guess who shows up in time to fight them all? Ichigo. His song plays, although it’s being sung by someone else than Hazel Fernandez. Number One fights off four at once, until male Sternritters show up as if to say “don’t pick on women.”
And then guess who shows up? The Quincy Uryu. He attacks Ichigo, only to have Chad and Orihime appear out of nowhere to SAVE him. So now Ichigo’s mad at Uryu, but Uryu says nothing.
Here’s the problem I have with Ichigo: None of his fights post-Arrancar arc have been interesting to watch. He’s overpowered and there’s no chance at him dying. What made him entertaining in the earlier arcs was that his opponents were so much stronger than him. And the one time we do see Ichigo put in “Jail” by Quilge, he simply powers through off-screen. So, I’m not enjoying his fight. Give me the 1-on-1’s between Sternritters and Captains. That’s more entertaining than this.
Best girl of the episode: Giselle Gewelle, for turning those Squad 11 members into zombies and forcing them to kill themselves. I hope we get to see her powers more and not just have Ichigo one-shot her.
Episode rating: 7/10
Tommy A. Phillips 