Bleach episode 85 review
Rukia has been possessed by the Bount’s doll, making her under his control. Now Rukia can fight the battle for him. It’s the oldest trope in anime, but I guess it’s still effective. Rukia fights against Orihime, who refuses to attack back. As a result, we get one of those bizarre battles where only one side is attacking.
Kurodo suggests that Orihime attack the Bount himself, but she refuses. So, Orihime continues to be attacked until “69 guy” (Shuhei Hisagi) shows up. Hisagi helps buy Orihime time so that she can go hug Rukia and win her back using the power of friendship (and Koten Sanshun as well).
Ichigo shares a nice scene with Izuru Kira where Izuru mentions how he lost someone close to him (Gin Ichimaru). Now it’s up to Hanataro to heal Keigo, and everyone else too.
At the last second, when Hisagi is about to take down the Bount, Maki Ichinose (the Soul Reaper on the Bounts’ side) swoops in to save the Bount (whose name I don’t know) and allow him to get away. That will prolong this battle a bit longer. Sorry if you wanted it to be over soon, cause we’re nowhere near the finish line.
Best girl of the episode: Orihime (20) (back into a tie for first with Rukia)
Episode rating: 8/10
Tommy A. Phillips 