Bleach episode 289 review
We have a battle between Kenpachi and Byakuya teased, but that never comes to fruition because Yammy uses his Resurreccion to power up and focus their attention on him. Meanwhile, Komamura and 69 guy take on Kaname Tosen, who again brings up the old tired excuse of walking the path of the least bloodshed. Actually, all he wants is Hollowification so he can have more power. So much for “justice.”
Tosen beats 69 guy in the wild card round to move on to face Komamura in the second round. Meanwhile, Aizen goes off on a tangent about something something something… yeah, it was a huge nothingburger. Shinji’s going to have to face him, and as long as Shinji supports Hiyori, I’m rooting against him.
Overall, a pretty good episode, though Tosen is now doomed to die now that he got a sad flashback.
Best girl of the episode: Rukia (53) (not too many girls got lines in this episode)
Episode rating: 7/10
Tommy A. Phillips 