Bleach episode 121 review
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again. Rapid-fire punches don’t work. Especially not against Ichigo. Grimmjow must have punched Ichigo a thousand times, and yet Ichigo bounces back with ease. We’re supposed to get the feeling that Ichigo lost, but the fact is, his opponent had hundreds of opportunities of landing the knockout blow and couldn’t do so. So, I’m chalking this up as a win for Ichigo, as Renji did as well in his talk with Ichigo after the fight.
Before that, the TV monitors tattoos on the three Soul Reapers (Toshiro, Rangiku, and Renji) were all activated, and now they’re fighting at 100% strength instead of just 20%. Seems rather convenient. “You know, I feel like getting beaten to a pulp today, so hold off on giving me that 100% strength until I’m about to die, then activate it.” It’s a plot device aimed at making those weaklings (Toshiro, Rangiku, and Renji) stronger without forcing them to go through a training arc. And while it works, it’s still really cheap.
Also, Kaname Tosen, probably the most badass Captain outside of Kenpachi Zaraki, shows up to tell Grimmjow that Aizen is mad at him. Man, I wish you could have been on the right side of history, Tosen. Sadly, you’ll be forgotten about like all the other Hueco Mundo enemies. Aizen’s pissed off because Grimmjow took 5 Arrancar with him, got them all killed, and did so without permission. So now he’s going to be punished held back for a rematch with Ichigo.
Oh, and Keigo’s sister loves men with shaved heads, so when Keigo shows up with Ikkaku and Yumichika in tow, she’s instantly in love (while also being instantly angry at Keigo). I had to look up her name, it’s… Mizuho. This isn’t like Cheers, where I know everybody’s name. But in any case, Mizuho steals the show with her love for Ikkaku’s bald head and her simultaneous rage against Keigo. Talk about a yandere – am I using that term right?
Best girl of the episode: Mizuho
Episode rating: 8/10
Tommy A. Phillips 