Bleach episode 223 review

…and we’re about making games!

Soi Fon was never in trouble in the first place! She faked it just so she could gauge how strong a Resurreccion is. It’s brilliant, and it pays off when she kills off her opponent within a couple of seconds. That’s what you get for waking up as Vega.

Meanwhile, Omaeda continues to be an actual fool, and I’ve now given up on him and Soi Fon as a couple. Sorry, my Soi Fon deserves better. She’ll never get Yoruichi – I ship Yoruhara – but there has to be some other ship that Soi Fon could get. Soi Fon proved herself to be a complete badass and stronger than most of the other Captains in the Soul Society. I can’t believe there are people who don’t like her. Seriously? She’s a pillar of strength and as cool as a cucumber. She’s the best, in my opinion, at least as a character (obviously we know Kenpachi Zaraki and Byakuya are stronger, and we know that Old Man Yama is an imbecile). Speaking of which, I collected a Yamamoto figure this weekend. It only cost $15.

Best girl of the episode: Soi Fon (16) (now tied for fourth with Yachiru!)

Episode rating: 8/10

Bleach episode 222 review

So, Soi Fon takes on her opponent, while her Lieutenant Marechiyo Omaeda takes on a guy dressed up like an elephant. This leads to a fight where all Omaeda and the elephant talk about is how fat each other is and about Omaeda’s wealth. It’s a pretty annoying argument, just like the one between Yumichika and Charlotte about which one of them was ugly. But at least Omaeda is getting some screen time.

Meanwhile, Soi Fon goes after someone who refuses to tell his name for much of the episode, and they go at it, with Soi Fon starting out with the initiative, but later getting schooled by her opponent. We’ll see where this one lands, but right now, Soi Fon is not backing up her rank as Captain. Of course, even Ichigo can be beat by a random Hollow if the plot calls for it, so I’m not losing any respect for Soi Fon. I just want to see her win, because there’s no more badass woman in this show than her.

Best girl of the episode: Soi Fon (15)

Episode rating: 7/10

Bleach episode 221 review

Find someone who’s the opposite of Soi Fon. She shows her total disgust for her own Lieutenant, partially even because he’s loyal to his family. She doesn’t care one bit. She hates him, casts him aside. She’s nasty, she’s brutal, and she’s miserable.

Which means that I absolutely love her.

In non-Soi Fon battling, Rangiku and Toshiro go up against Harribel and her minions. Rangiku gets the minions, Toshiro gets the Espada. Should be some good matchups there. Not too enthused about the Shunsui-Jushiro battle with Starrk. Those two have yet to show any sign that they’re actually worthy of being Captains (aside from withstanding the heat from Old Man Yama). Everything’s picking up here, and this is a rare positive moment for this arc thus far.

Best girl of the episode: Soi Fon (14)

Episode rating: 8/10

Bleach episode 220 review

What is Sajin Komamura? Is he a fox, a wolf, or a dog? I honestly don’t know. But whatever he is, he’s really getting his moment to shine in this battle against this really hard Arrancar to beat. I’m a big Komamura fan, and I hate what happened to him in TYBW. It was good to see him get his chance to battle.

Also, Rangiku shows up to give me an easy pick for best girl of the episode. Without her, I might have been scratching the bottom of the barrel.

Best girl of the episode: Rangiku (27)

Episode rating: 7/10