Bleach episode 98 review
Maki fights against Kenpachi, and they exchange more “You haven’t changed at all” statements than they actually do sword blows. This battle, which I remember for being great from my original watch, is still pretty good, but not as good as it was back then. Why not? Because back then, I was so desperate for Bleach to be good again that I took anything as being a positive. Now, I’m used to disappointment from Bleach and don’t expect anything great from it. Still, this battle is awfully good.
Kenpachi beats Maki, obviously, and I find it funny that, like with Gremmy in TYBW, Kenpachi gives a lecture as to why his opponent failed. Here, Kenpachi is the biggest brute force guy we’ve ever seen, yet he wins his battles by outsmarting his opponents and being the smarter guy each time. As usual, Kenpachi Zaraki delivers the battle the arc desperately needed. No, it wasn’t a four-star battle like I said the first time around, but it still is better than anything else so far in the Bount arc.
Best girl of the episode: Yachiru (11)
Episode rating: 8/10
Tommy A. Phillips 