Bleach episode 127 review
Orihime, who is suddenly getting all the screen time, goes to Urahara’s training ground with Yoruichi. There, she finds out that Kisuke thinks she’s like Survivor: Gabon’s Kenny, virtually useless in this challenge. He doesn’t want her to fight. Anyone with a brain would see that to be the case, as Orihime can’t defeat the weakest of enemies. Yet Chad, another virtually useless fighter, complains to Kisuke that Orihime be allowed to fight, because she was on the rescue crew in the Soul Society. Yeah, Chad, do you even remember what happened there? The only person who made any progress in the entire arc was Ichigo. You and all your pals lost your battles and had to be healed in order to survive. You were useless, and so was Orihime.
Then Rukia tries comforting Orihime, in what is the most touching scene in a while. Rukia shows her worth as a friend and as a character too. This episode may have been all about Orihime, but Rukia’s compassion for her friend was wonderful to watch.
But suddenly Hiyori appears and whisks Orihime away. She’s got to go back to the Vi-sores. Hachi, the giant guy with healing powers, sees that Orihime has the same powers as him – able to create barriers that shatter upon impact and able to heal people if you have a couple thousand years to wait. Basically, he’s useless too, but misery loves company, doesn’t it?
The episode wasn’t all that great, but that Rukia scene really boosted it for me.
Best girl of the episode: Rukia (27)
Episode rating: 7/10
Tommy A. Phillips 