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Aug 12, 2023 9:45 AM
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May 2022
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PEAK FICTION!!!!!!
Aug 12, 2023 9:47 AM

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Jul 2017
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After what's been a dreadfully boring cour, this was a much better episode, mainly for Rukia's bankai here. That portrayal was really good. Episode had some parts to it that felt like a slog but overall, was a good one by the end. Maybe if the previous episodes were not so draining to watch, I would've been more excited for this. But this was decent.
Aug 12, 2023 9:48 AM
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Mar 2022
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I liked it but I didn’t like seeing my beautiful Kensei done like that can’t lie
Aug 12, 2023 9:49 AM
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Feb 2022
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IzanaSolos said:
Indeed, Rukia has indisputably outshined Hitsugaya in terms of her superior ice power, and the gap is quite significant. 

After an agonizing four-week wait, Ichigo, our valiant protagonist, has made his triumphant return! Following his rigorous training at the Royal Palace, Ichigo wastes no time and immediately takes action upon learning of the Exterminator's invasion. Descending towards Seireitei, Ichigo establishes contact with Urahara, reaffirming his determination to confront the threat head-on. In the midst of these unfolding events, Hushwald, responsible for escorting Uryu to the execution grounds in Ginkakujo, coldly carries out the execution of the defeated BG9. This grim act leads him into a contemplative discourse regarding the enigmatic nature of Yhwach's existence. In contrast, confronting As Nodt, Rukia boldly sways her sleeves before the looming "dread." 

Remarkably, my memory of As Nodt from the manga didn't make such a profoundly unsettling vibe. The anime certainly delivered on this aspect, particularly during his transformation into a zombie-like state. His evolution seems to push the boundaries of madness even beyond Mayuri's experiments. Byakuya's discretion in not overshadowing Rukia's triumphant moment is a relief. He astutely recognizes Rukia's strength and gracefully allows her to revel in the limelight. 

The visual spectacle of Rukia's Bankai is truly captivating and left me in a state of sheer wonder. The graceful simplicity of her Bankai, showcased through her pristine white zanpakuto and the resplendent white kimono, stands in stark contrast to Ichigo's dark zanpakuto and black shihakusho. This juxtaposition creates an engaging yin-yang dynamic that's fascinating to observe. 

As Ichigo returns to the forefront, what will await our main characters?

wait for hitsugaya time to shine he will tell why he is captain and rukia is lieutenant.
Aug 12, 2023 10:03 AM
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Jul 2016
4
SP cooked imagaine the next episode 🔥🔥
Aug 12, 2023 10:08 AM

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Apr 2015
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10/10 episode, Finally after all these years seeing Rukia's Bankai and it was Gorgeous!

Aug 12, 2023 10:09 AM

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Dec 2015
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This episode was a very good adaptation, they knew exactly how hype Rukia's Bankai would be.

Next ep's gonna be even better though

Aug 12, 2023 10:37 AM
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Feb 2016
330
Me gusto que fuera Rukia quien lo matara.

Aug 12, 2023 10:39 AM
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Jun 2023
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Holy hell that was great!
Aug 12, 2023 10:45 AM

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Put an F in the chat for As Nodt
Aug 12, 2023 10:50 AM
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Mar 2019
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PEAK CINEMA PEAK FICTION TAGUCHI GOAT
Aug 12, 2023 11:00 AM
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Oct 2022
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rukia is bleach's elsa
Aug 12, 2023 11:03 AM

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Mar 2011
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If the rumors are true, than the next episode will be handled by Ufotable and Pierrot.
Aug 12, 2023 11:04 AM

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Nov 2020
336
really strong drawings this episode and rukias bankai was beautfiul
Aug 12, 2023 11:05 AM

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Aug 2019
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Ichigo's speedrunning through Snake Way

Aug 12, 2023 11:12 AM

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Aug 2014
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Tatar Foras > Gear 5
Aug 12, 2023 11:12 AM
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May 2023
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Rukia's bankai was so beautiful 😍
Aug 12, 2023 11:16 AM

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May 2023
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Just peak shounen things. And this isn't even the peak of this cour. BleaChads just keep on winning.
Aug 12, 2023 11:18 AM

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May 2023
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FuturisticSwaver said:
Tatar Foras > Gear 5
Every Volstandig and Bankai this cour has been a better transformation than that embarrassing episode tbh lmfao.
Aug 12, 2023 11:19 AM
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Oct 2022
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RUKIA BANKAI MAMA
Aug 12, 2023 11:24 AM
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Jan 2021
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This is the best anime episode i've seen this year holy sh*t.
Aug 12, 2023 11:27 AM

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Nov 2014
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swagged ep omg we so up 
Aug 12, 2023 11:31 AM
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Jun 2022
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finally they revealed rukia's bankai. It was beautiful, even better than the manga. Studio pierre is very good when they take their time on episodes
Aug 12, 2023 11:36 AM

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Feb 2022
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The animation keeps improving from the previous ep everytime
Yess Ichigoat finally joining the fight and what a beautiful bankai Rukia has
Aug 12, 2023 11:44 AM
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Apr 2019
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BANKAI

HAKKA NO TOGAME
Aug 12, 2023 11:49 AM

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Apr 2021
16
This episode had me on the edge of the seat for a minute
Aug 12, 2023 11:50 AM

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Feb 2008
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Rukia's Bankai was animated beautifully! But for me, the highlight was Matsuoka going full Petelgeuse.
Aug 12, 2023 11:52 AM

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Mar 2019
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Ichigo looks like one of those desert travelers, he just missed a camel by his side lol.🐪

how i love this <3
Aug 12, 2023 11:56 AM

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Jan 2011
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aight Bleach, that was a really good episode
Aug 12, 2023 12:27 PM
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Jan 2020
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Another pretty amazing episode and creepy as f daim...
Aug 12, 2023 12:42 PM

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May 2020
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bleach characters have the best drip 
and rukias bankai looked really good
cant wait for the next ep


Aug 12, 2023 12:44 PM

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Jul 2023
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This episode >>>>>> Gear 2,3,4,5,69 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> JJK
Even without much animation movements direction, OSTs, composition and NOT SOULLESS colors are enough to make these episodes better
Aug 12, 2023 12:45 PM

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Man, the artstyle, color pallete, soundtrack are all amazing. But, when the fuck are we going to get a decent animation sequence? Everything is just made up with still frames, or a milisecond of movement for an attack. I'm really disliking how cheap it is. Even though it looks so beautiful, espically Rukia's bankai. The only scene that was phenomenal was Nodt's Fear of God scene and Byakuya's scene.

Oh yeah, the voice acting was insane.


“You yourself have to change first, or nothing will change for you!”
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Aug 12, 2023 12:47 PM

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Aug 2019
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Finally, an episode in this cour that was actually consistently good throughout the entire run time. I love that we got to see Cang Du's death on-screen after it got postponed, and Rukia's Bankai looked so pretty. IIRC this arc got better in the manga following this point, so hopefully the second half of the cour retains this jump in quality too.
Aug 12, 2023 12:47 PM

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Jun 2017
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Rukia's Bankai was on point, truly the most beautiful one out of everyone.
Aug 12, 2023 12:48 PM
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Jan 2023
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most beautiful bankai in soul society no debate.
Aug 12, 2023 12:49 PM

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Jul 2023
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SideCharacterKal said:
Man, the artstyle, color pallete, soundtrack are all amazing. But, when the fuck are we going to get a decent animation sequence? Everything is just made up with still frames, or a milisecond of movement for an attack. I'm really disliking how cheap it is. Even though it looks so beautiful, espically Rukia's bankai. The only scene that was phenomenal was Nodt's Fear of God scene and Byakuya's scene.

Oh yeah, the voice acting was insane.
What do you expect to move? This episode's strong side was direction. There is no need for many animation sequences. It's just fear vs ice. You'll get sakuga and more movements in future episodes
Aug 12, 2023 12:49 PM

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Jonas-K said:
Ichigo looks like one of those desert travelers, he just missed a camel by his side lol.🐪

how i love this <3
The squad really be representing
Aug 12, 2023 12:52 PM
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May 2015
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Another episode, another 20 or so minutes of still frames ripped right from the manga panels.
Aug 12, 2023 12:53 PM
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Mar 2022
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I aint going to lie to you. If this fight was 2 episodes instead of 1, I would've enjoyed it more, but because Bleach is kinda walking a tightrope and they only have 52 episodes to complete the thousand year blood war arc, i understand the need for urgency. But before all else, I wish we couldve seen more of As Nodt's backstory, because to me to me, he was the coolest sternritter we've seen yet. The fact that his abilities "true power of the thorns lies not in their offensive capability, but instead in their ability to induce limitless fear in those who are struck. Just a single wound is enough to inspire a deep-seated fear towards Äs, causing victims to doubt everything, lose control of all rational thought, and see visions of their deepest fears." and his philosophy of "There is no difference in living and staying alive, as there is no difference in dying and being killed." (Essentially meaning that there is no difference in life, as long as you get to live, and there is no difference in death, because everything will eventually die) But when he was at the end of his rope, he threw away his own philosophy and became a hypocrite, saying that that he was scared of dying and he wanted to live.

"You said it yourself. You put everything you have on those scales of yours.
Because if you merely followed others, while being lost and adrift yourself...
without ever truly weighing your decisions and consequences... then you just may come to regret everything."
Aug 12, 2023 12:56 PM

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Apr 2014
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Only gripe was the credits over rukiai bankai.
Aug 12, 2023 1:10 PM

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Jan 2021
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RUKIA BANKAIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
damn
Truly desesperation in a high level, never felt such fear in an anime than Perfect Blue and Higurashi

 
Aug 12, 2023 1:12 PM
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Jul 2023
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Perfect episode. Bleach TYBW and JJK SI back to back (kinda) is lowkey a blessing lol.
Aug 12, 2023 1:18 PM

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Oct 2017
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Wow, 90% 5 star even with this many votes.
This episode rly is something else.

Not gonna lie, they actually make the Fear guy more horrify than a lot of horror anime creatures.
Power of budget is real.
And the Bankai astonishingly beautiful.
Aug 12, 2023 1:22 PM

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May 2016
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I thought we could see Byakuya but I guess he is gonna be set for later against some stronger foes.
Aug 12, 2023 1:30 PM
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Jun 2021
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Definitely a horror episode. I liked As Nodt's character design and few lines that he said but oh well he is dead. Rukia's bankai though i loved it and thing i erally loved was the ost used after killing As Nodt when Byakuya was talking to Rukia and Rukia looked soo beautiful.

We have already see Renji, Byakuya and Rukia's new bankai can't wait to see Ichigo's
Aug 12, 2023 1:30 PM
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Oct 2021
40
The bankai was beautiful wow
great episode
Aug 12, 2023 1:33 PM
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Mar 2015
13475
Nothing to fear except fear itself and a brother and sister
Aug 12, 2023 1:42 PM
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Jan 2022
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As Nodt is the craziest sterniter ever!
Aug 12, 2023 1:48 PM
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Jan 2022
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As Nodt is the craziest sterniter ever!
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