Bleach episode 55 review
The Soul Reapers at Sokyoku Hill have all lost their minds. First, there’s Byakuya, who really is the villain of the show up to this point, even though he can’t tell you exactly why he’s doing what he’s doing. Then, there’s Soi Fon, who steps on Kiyone Kotetsu’s chest like she was a traitor, when all she did was try to help her fallen sister. Yoruichi arrives wearing a COVID-19 mask to disguise herself; Soi Fon is shocked when she realizes it’s her.
Finally, there’s Old Man Yama, who can truly say, “No one’s a bigger idiot than me.” The way he got killed off in TYBW showed exactly how stupid this man was. But even here, he’s not thinking rationally. He doesn’t ask questions or try to figure out exactly why his own Captains have rebelled against him. No, all he wants is to kill. Poor Nanao gets crushed by his reiatsu.
Old Man Yamamoto should never have been the leader of the Soul Reapers. He’s an idiot, to put it mildly. Just because he’s a thousand years old doesn’t mean he’s a good leader. He single-handedly handed Sosuke Aizen all this power, and 10 or so episodes from now he’s going to pay for it. Good job, Yamamoto. It’s too bad Soul Society Captains don’t have a term limit.
Best girl of the episode: Soi Fon
Episode rating: 9/10
Tommy A. Phillips 