Bleach episode 76 review

One of the things that irks me about Bleach the most is that nearly every battle is a one-on-one battle, regardless of how advantageous it may be for one side to team up. Here we have that again, as Ichigo enters the house of the Bounts and gets told by the snake charmer that, while there are 7 Bounts present, only he will fight Ichigo. That allows Rukia and the modsouls with the chance to get away.

But then Rukia runs into a fellow Soul Reaper named Maki Ichinose. Apparently this guy has it in for Kenpachi Zaraki. So much so that he shows up and kills the snake charmer in obedience to Kariya. So Ichigo won the battle while not actually winning it. Meanwhile, Chad and Orihime (aka the useless duo) are trying to make their way to the mansion as well. And Uryu is still our damsel in distress, locked away as a prisoner.

A slight improvement on the last few episodes, I’d say.

Best girl of the episode: Rukia (18) (back into a tie for first with Orihime)

Episode rating: 6/10

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