Bleach episode 153 review

The triple-digit Arrancar gives Ichigo a long lecture on what he must do now that he has defeated him… except he doesn’t actually give it to Ichigo. He says it internally, so Ichigo never hears a single word that he says. It’s as if he took on the role of narrator. It’s also a completely nonsensical scene, that he’d be coaching up Ichigo without ever actually saying a word to Ichigo. It makes zero sense.

Then Szayelaporro visits Aizen and apparently gets approval for his research? Not really sure what’s going on there. Aizen’s throne changes every time we see him, by the way. Meanwhile, Renji has trouble with “egghead” Dondechakka while Uryu faces a female opponent. Finally, Rukia meets up with an Espada who has the same face as Kaien Shiba, whom she “murdered.” So, other than the nonsense lecture, it wasn’t all that bad an episode.

Except it was.

Best girl of the episode: Rukia (32)

Episode rating: 6/10

Bleach episode 152 review

This triple-digits Arrancar apparently is a lot better than his number suggests, as he survives even Ichigo’s Bankai + Hollow form. The episode consists mostly of that battle, and of Renji having fun with Nel’s “brother” Dondechakka. Unfortunately, this battle is quite boring, because all it is is the Arrancar boasting about himself, then playing dead, before getting back up again.

If Ichigo couldn’t beat him with even his Bankai and his Hollow form, then what’s he got left? Is he going to go Quincy on him? Might as well pack it in if you can’t beat this guy.

Best girl of the episode: Nel (2)

Episode rating: 6/10

Bleach episode 151 review

Nel just won’t leave Ichigo, so we’re stuck another episode with the whiny brat. Worse, we don’t even get any other characters this episode, just Nel, Ichigo, and the dancing Arrancar (with Tosen and Gin providing a bit of commentary).

So, Ichigo basically has to go all out to beat an Arrancar who is in the triple digits and thus should be a piece of cake to defeat. Renji, Rukia, Chad, Uryu? We don’t even hear from them this episode. Thus making Nel the best girl of the episode by default.

Yeah, just a dull episode, save for a couple of funny jokes along the way.

Best girl of the episode: Nel (1)

Episode rating: 6/10

Bleach episode 150 review

Loly and Menoly. You gotta love ’em, and you can’t kill ’em. I have been a Loly Aivirrne fan since she graced my screen in this very episode. Menoly Mallia? Nothing special about her. But Loly has this absolutely adorable crush on Aizen, which can be seen above with her blushing when being angry about Orihime getting time with Aizen. It’s too bad there isn’t a spinoff of Bleach which features Loly’s adventures post-Aizen and post-TYBW. (Maybe she risks it all to try to save Aizen?)

In any case, Ichigo & pals have reached Las Noches, though Nel’s crying and whining were enough to make me reach for the mute button. She’s become so annoying that I kind of sort of maybe almost perhaps possibly would like her to go away.

Oh, and Ulquiorra gets some screen time, showing exactly zero interest in Orihime yet again. I’m telling you, UlquiHime fans, this ain’t happening. There never was or has been anything between her and him. I say that you can write whatever you want in fanfiction. Just don’t ship Ulquiorra and Orihime. It’s disgusting.

Best girl of the episode: Loly Aivirrne (1)

Episode rating: 8/10