Half of this episode is just a recap of what we saw at the end of the arc right before the Rurichiyo/Amagai arc. So, I’m only going off half an episode of progress. Basically, Grimmjow tries to come back to fight, but he’s in no shape for driving, and anyway, he’s got no place to go. Instead, Nnoitra comes on down to fight Ichigo. I think he just killed Chad, so time to put Ichigo in a body bag too.
Also, Renji, the Quincy Uryu, and Nel’s pals run up a staircase, only to find out that they’re still trapped by Szayelaporro. This episode may have started out as a dud, but there’s at least a lot to look forward to in the next episode. Or maybe they’ll spend a whole episode on Ulquiorra or something and I’ll regret ever getting interested in what comes next. In any case, Hueco Mundo is back, and it’s gonna be around a while.
Tommy A. Phillips 