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

Bleach episode 71 review

The Quincy Uryu allows himself to be captured, because we needed a damsel in distress and it might as well been him this time. They’re taking turns; already Orihime and Chad have volunteered. Then everyone goes around the table talking to Mr. Hat & Clogs, who reveals that the Soul Society is interested in the Bounts because of something to do with space. Yeah, that’s right, space.

In between, Captain Shunsui goes nosing around Captain Mayuri’s stuff, and the two of them clash. I guess this is where Mayuri started to become a sympathetic character. He’s funny in this episode. Now I know why he stuck around. He and Shunsui provide good foils for each other, and the anger of each of them made for a fun moment.

But then Uryu just shows up in the hospital and everything’s all right. He has an army visit him in the hospital, with Ichigo & pals not being enough; we also had to bring around Mr. Hat & Clogs and Tessai. They have no idea what the Bounts are up to. Come to think of it, I have no idea what the Bounts are up to. I totally forget what their ultimate goal is. Maybe to go to the moon? No, that’s Dr. Stone.

Best girl of the episode: Orihime (18)

Episode rating: 7/10

Bleach episode 70 review

Rukia returns! And with her comes a happy reunion between her and Orihime. It’s so nice to see their friendship; that’s one of the top things in Bleach. Of course, all is not well, because Bounts keep showing up to suck people’s souls out.

We finally meet Jin Kariya, though none of the good guys have yet. Basically, he and his agents speak in word salad form, saying a lot without saying anything at all. Then Ichigo runs into one of the Bounts, and he keeps on answering “no comment” to Ichigo’s questions. Anytime someone says “no comment,” the answer is probably in the affirmative.

Now that the band is back together, this Bount arc may be getting good, or at least good enough for filler.

Best girl of the episode: Orihime (17) (Sorry, Rukia.)

Episode rating: 7/10