Bleach episode 24 review
We get our first look at the full Gotei 13, or at least 12 of ’em. The Squad 13 Captain is missing, which would lead you to believe that he’s very important (he’s not). The rest of them are mad at Squad 3 Captain Gin Ichimaru for letting Ichigo get away. Before they can finish their meeting, an alarm goes off: the Ryoka are coming in!
Much of this episode centers around more tomfoolery with Kukaku, Ganju, and Ichigo. But Orihime and Ichigo share a brief, poignant moment that further strengthens my case for IchiHime going back all the way to the early episodes. Orihime offers to stay with him as he trains instead of eating, and Ichigo is highly polite in asking Orihime to go and eat while he trains. Normally, Ichigo would tell someone to screw off in that situation. Not here. Another seed has been planted for the enormous tree of IchiHime.
Soi Fon got one line, and I think it was two words long. My favorite Captain may have shown up, but she will not win Best Girl this time.
Best girl of the episode: Kukaku (2) (yes, I thought her tomfoolery with Ichigo and Ganju was rather hilarious)
Episode rating: 8/10
Tommy A. Phillips 