Bleach episode 75 review

“Tonight there’s consternation, tonight across the nation…”

The Bount arc continues in its boring direction by having Ichigo basically run away from every opponent he faces, which flies right in the face of what we know about his character. Also, Ichigo’s just like, “hey modsouls, why not get in your gigais?” They’re like, “okay!” and boom! They’re back to being humanoid figures again. Way too easy a solution.

Yoshino is trying to protect Uryu, but it is of no use. She gets captured, as does Uryu. And now Kariya meets Ichigo for the first time. Too bad it came after Ichigo ran away from poison gas for half the episode.

Best girl of the episode: Yoshino

Episode rating: 5/10

Bleach episode 74 review

Everyone’s looking for Uryu, while Yachiru is entertaining the masses at Squad 11. It turns out, Uryu was saved by Yoshino, a Bount who wants to stop Jin Kariya (the Ultimate Bount) from getting into Hueco Mundo and gaining unlimited power. So, Uryu kind of sort of maybe perhaps decides to help her out.

The tomfoolery at Squad 11 was the only thing that could offset the large amount of exposition we had between Yoshino and Uryu. I was dozing off as Yoshino went on and on and on. Also, Ichigo was wearing a shirt with the number “96” on it. What’s up with that? What does that even mean?

Best girl of the episode: Yachiru (9)

Episode rating: 5/10

Bleach episode 73 review

So, the water guys (who I refer to as the Water Bros.) continue their attacks on Ichigo & pals. And Ichigo becomes more and more helpless by the minute, until finally gaining the upper hand in the battle. Once you hear “Number One,” it’s good news for Ichigo, unless Aizen is present.

Honestly, this might have been the most boring episode so far. The best part of it was Hanataro and Ganju meeting Ichigo and rekindling their friendship. It’ll only be a matter of time until Ichigo is taking his anger out on Ganju, instead of Renji or Rukia or Uryu. (Note: he never takes his anger out on Orihime. IchiHime FTW!)

Best girl of the episode: Rukia (17)

Episode rating: 5/10

Bleach episode 72 review

Ichigo and Rukia get into a pointless argument, and then sit in silence as a faucet keeps dripping away. Angered by the noise, Rukia goes to fix the faucet, only to find water pouring more and more. Soon enough, the sink is overflowing. Then the water takes on a life of its own and tries to drown Uryu and Chad. Ichigo’s plan for fighting the water? Run away!

Obviously, the water is being controlled by Bounts, but I think it’s a little funny that Ichigo is running away like this. It’s clearly non-canon Ichigo who is quite the coward. Soon enough, the gang make it out of the hospital after all their running away, only to find out: it’s raining.

Not the best episode, exactly. Some good humor, but Ichigo constantly running away from poison gas, or water, isn’t exactly the most interesting plotline.

Best girl of the episode: Rukia (16)

Episode rating: 6/10