Bleach episode 77 review

Maki has a big grudge against Kenpachi Zaraki, and that’s pretty much this entire episode. Flashbacks of him getting mad at Zaraki for taking over Squad 11, etc. Honestly, it was pretty boring, mainly because of the fact that this is filler.

Also, there’s some tomfoolery with the modsouls, another sad reminder that all this doesn’t count. Hopefully this arc kicks up a bit when the Soul Society starts arriving, which they should pretty soon.

Best girl of the episode: Ririn (2)

Episode rating: 5/10

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