Bleach episode 219 review

This episode is all about “69 guy.” Shuhei Hisagi battles his opponent, and we get at least a couple WHATs and maybe one or two that I missed. The WHAT epidemic has spread like a virus, and now everyone is catching it. Also, forgot to mention it last episode. That typical “I refuse to tell you my name” thing is not just annoying, it’s overused. Think Netero in Hunter x Hunter.

Nary a female appeared in this episode, but thankfully Rukia shows up in the post-credits sequence to provide us with our best girl.

Best girl of the episode: Rukia (44)

Episode rating: 6/10

Bleach episode 218 review

So, Yumichika kills off Charlotte, after a long and complicated reasoning that included what color his zanpakuto liked best. Meanwhile, Shuhei Hisagi, the “69 guy” who has no other distinguishing features, fights an opponent that can raise his power levels at will. How original. Ikkaku and Izuru also battle opponents on their level.

And one can’t help but wonder why any of this matters. These are all Lieutenants fighting Fracciones. There’s no real stakes here. The actual battles haven’t begun yet. This is just a way of showing off these Lieutenants and giving them something to do. It’s actually quite boring.

Best girl of the episode: Rukia (43) (because of the post-credits scene)

Episode rating: 5/10

Bleach episode 217 review

I am not even exaggerating when I tell you that this entire episode consisted of Yumichika and the one Fraccione just calling each other ugly for 20 minutes straight. It was an old joke about 10 seconds after it was used the first time, and by a minute in, it was already ancient. Yet they’re still calling each other ugly up till the last attack by Yumichika. Of course he wins. And of course he gets another embarrassing moment, this time being a toadstool instead of being Iron Chef Yumichika.

Since no female character showed up in the episode proper, I’m going with Rangiku for her appearance in the post-credits scene, where she bowls over Ichigo with all the bags of stuff she’s been buying in the World of the Living (TM).

Best girl of the episode: Rangiku (26)

Episode rating: 5/10

Bleach episode 216 review

In this episode, Marechiyo Omaeda lets out the biggest WHAT yet in Bleach history. And it’s not even over a surprise attack by his enemy! Rather, it’s because four of his teammates showed up on the scene. Like, what did you expect? Did you actually think they were just going to chill at home? I guess he did, and a big fuss is made about it.

Otherwise, there’s not too much progress made here. Aizen is “trapped” in Old Man Yama’s fire, and the minor Espada have to fight for him. These include King Barragan, a KINO (King in Name Only). While Barragan gets ready to fight, Ichigo is off chasing after Ulquiorra in an attempt to “save” Orihime. Yo, Ichigo, why didn’t you just protect her while you had her? Instead, we’re back to square one when it comes to saving her. It feels like the entire prior Hueco Mundo arc was a complete wash. All we got out of it was the 100-year death of Szayelaporro.

Best girl of the episode: Soi Fon (13)

Episode rating: 6/10