Bleach episode 51 review
To recap:
Good guys: Squad 11, including “this is easier than my morning exercises” Kenpachi Zaraki
Bad guys: Squad 7 & 9, including the one with the least blood shed, Kaname Tosen
It’s clear at this point that we are in all-out civil war in the Gotei 13. It’s just what Aizen wanted, as I keep saying, but some of this isn’t exactly all that threatening. For example, Kenpachi vs. the Captains & Lieutenants of Squads 7 and 9. Kenpachi just wants to fight for the heck of it, and it’s those guys who are taking this so seriously. It’s all just a game to Kenpachi, or his morning exercises, so to speak.
And as Soi Fon talks with Omaeda (ship!) and Nanao talks with Shunsui (would have shipped until I found out…), the Soul Society creeps closer to the execution. Will Ichigo make it in time? He still has to reach Bankai. This is so much fun. And it’s only going to get better.
Best girl of the episode: Yachiru (8) (her antics in this episode were absolutely hilarious)
Episode rating: 9/10
Tommy A. Phillips 