Bleach episode 324 review

A boring episode. The only thing really of note was Kenpachi fighting himself. Yachiru was a delight, as always, but the rest of this episode is a blur to me. Like I’ve said before, or at least like I hope I’ve said before, watching Soul Reapers fight themselves really isn’t all that fun. It’s confusing at best and completely confounding at worst. This seems to have been a really lazy filler arc for the producers.

A little bonus for Retsu Unohana and Isane Kotetsu getting more of a role than they usually get, but unfortunately not much else to speak about.

Best girl of the episode: Yachiru (29)

Rukia’s official magic #: 29

Episode rating: 5/10

Bleach episode 323 review

The Precipice World is what all this is about. This Squad 12 guy is on the loose, and so are his reigais. The reigais go after Nozomi, and Chad has to try to fight them off. Then Ichigo shows up along with Renji, and they are about to do battle. Meanwhile, the reigais of Kyoraku and Ukitake both go after Old Man Yama. (Seriously, just ship those two guys together… the real ones, that is.)

A much improved episode upon the last. We even got to see Isane Kotetsu do a small bit of fighting. That’s why she will win best girl today… and inch Rukia closer to the title.

Best girl of the episode: Isane (3)

Rukia’s official magic #: 30

Episode rating: 7/10

Bleach episode 322 review

Can I finish the job and get through all 366 episodes? Because right now, I’m getting really bored really fast with Bleach. This filler arc about Soul Reapers fighting themselves is becoming quite annoying. First of all, it’s very difficult (by intention) of telling who’s who. And the battles aren’t that interesting. The fake Soul Reaper overpowers the real one, until the real one comes up with some sort of strategy to win. Rinse, wash, repeat.

Surely there could have been a more interesting way to get Bleach across the finish line. But in any case, I’m going to push through, and hope that this arc improves.

Best girl of the episode: Rangiku (41) (Rukia’s magic #: 31)

Episode rating: 4/10

Bleach episode 321 review

Nozomi continues her bizarre behavior by running away again, and I’m starting to think she has a death wish. Instead of staying somewhere safe, she’s trying to get away from the ones in charge of protecting her. What are we protecting her for, anyway?

Meanwhile, the Soul Reapers are fighting… themselves. And obviously, the fake Soul Reapers are stronger than the real Soul Reapers. This leads to a lot of confusion; is that the real Soi Fon? Is that the real Shunsui? Who are we supposed to be rooting for? And should I be rooting against who we are supposed to be rooting for, simply because I hate Hiyori or someone like that? Let’s hope it’s a little easier to realize who’s who in future episodes.

Best girl of the episode: Nozomi (1)

Rukia’s magic number had been incorrect in the past. The correct magic number for her is now 32, assuming Rangiku doesn’t make a crazy run at her.

Episode rating: 6/10