Bleach episode 249 review

Ever notice that Byakuya’s Zanpakuto looks like a lot of cotton candy? That Zanpakuto fights the Quincy Uryu, while Rukia fights Muramasa. But it is too late by the time Ichigo gets there; Muramasa has unlocked the coffin of Koga, who is now being released and awakened.

Koga seems to be a common name in anime. Pokemon Gym Leader, InuYasha antihero, even a Bleach villain back in the Bount arc. In any case, he’s out of his coffin now, and Muramasa can finally either A) complete his master plan or B) suffer defeat because he doesn’t get what he bargained for. For some sinking reason I think B is more likely.

Not a bad episode by any means, just not really all that much to say.

Best girl of the episode: Rukia (48)

Episode rating: 7/10

Bleach episode 248 review

Muramasa’s true goal is revealed: he wants to awaken a Soul Reaper named Koga, which he will accomplish by terrorizing Karakura Town, which of course is yet again the center of the universe. Muramasa goes off there, but not before running into Orihime, Chad, and Uryu, who finally make appearances in this arc. And of course Orihime heals Muramasa, because why not? She just can’t help herself.

Ichigo & pals now need to escape Muramasa’s lair, which predictably involves Ichigo launching an all-out attack with “Number One” playing in the background. Yoruichi is still dealing with Haineko and Momo’s Zanpakuto, which seems like a sideshow at this point. And this incredibly jumbled plot continues on. It just doesn’t make sense, except for Old Man Yama acting like an idiot. Now that part makes a lot of sense.

Best girl of the episode: Orihime (38) (edging out Yoruichi)

Episode rating: 6/10

Bleach episode 246 review

I’m stealing catch phrases from our podcast because there’s nothing else to say. We find out where Byakuya and Muramasa are hiding, and then several Soul Reapers (including Yoruichi and Ichigo) go to find him. And that’s pretty much about it.

Sure, we find out that Old Man Yama is down there with them, and Ukitake and Shunsui meet their Zanpakutos, but come on, there’s got to be more to this episode than this. But there isn’t, and thus this episode feels like a wasted opportunity. Gotta pad things out in order to burn more time.

Best girl of the episode: Yoruichi (15) (the sixth girl to make it to 15)

Episode rating: 5/10

Bleach episode 245 review

Lots of stuff happens in this episode. Soi Fon defeats Suzumebachi, with a rescue from Yoruichi. Kenpachi fights Byakuya, with the official result of the battle being a “no contest” when Byakuya ups and leaves. And other characters are, that’s right, running from poison gas.

The poison gas in question is coming from Mayuri’s Zanpakuto. Eventually it gets stopped, but not before Mayuri and Retsu Unohana have a staredown of the ages. Lots of funny moments in this one, including Ichigo being threatened with a giant needle by Mayuri before Retsu says it won’t be necessary. A good episode and a lot better than what we got last episode.

Best girl of the episode: Soi Fon (20) (fourth girl to hit 20 wins)

Episode rating: 7/10