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| We got Ichigo vs Yhwach already and it's an epic showdown given how powerful these two are this arc. Almost had the season finale vibes. Yhwach is another level of what he can do with The Almighty and his leadership skills. Truly terrifying and his ambitions for the Soul King. Feels like this episode really took hold on the stakes of the season. |
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| Completly forgot that people below the soul king palace existed lmao. Thnakfully they only took up little time, making way for the absolute TREAT to the eyes that was the first of many Ichigo vs. Yhwach to come from now into the coming episodes. I mean, when the last cour ended I was wondering what they could've done to pad out for the next two cours, when they have like eighty-ish chapters left to adapt, and if this is how they'll pad out, then I'm all for it. Going back down to the main Soul Society that's in shambles right now, well, by that logic the entire WORLD is in shambles because Reio just died. But yeah, been a minute since we've seen these guys, considering we've been up in the palace for so long now it feels. Again, weren't there for long, because that when Reio is just actually put down and thus the earthquakes and the end of the the entire world essentially, has begun. |
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| Yeah, back in the day there was someone who has everything planned and things do used to happen in a way he has planned, and now, there is someone who doesn’t have to plan anything because he has already seen and knows everything… bad guys in Bleach and their powers lol. Though yeah, the soul king just passing away like that was really something. Nothing Ichigo could’ve done about… but yeah, you know that second round between him and Yhwach was just pure cinema. When they were talking about adding additional scenes for the Ichigo and Yhwach’s fight, they were dead serious. Will have to go back and check in the manga still, but yeah, the barrage of Getsuga-Tenshou kind of actually overpowering Yhwach was a great way for Ichigo to give Yhwach back for all that disrespect they did to him when they came to raid Soul society. Though man, there’s only so much that can be done against an OP villain… Ichigo dealing the decisive blow to Soul king was really the last nail in the coffin. Dude’s not gonna recover from that:( Great episode again, btw. |
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| The fight banger, I'd wish it was longer but it was great, the effects of actions which can be felt in Seiretei, World of Living and Hueco Mundo. Orihime and Yoruichi making little moves to help Ichigo at the end of fight and the one scene from manga where Blut Vene of Ichigo's quincy blood causing him to fullfill the Yhwach's dream himself. Next week episode going to be another great one [judging from what should happen in manga and what opening teases] |
| We're already off to the strongest start in TYBW so far. 10/10 episode. |
| No BS, no foreplay, just straight up ACTION!!! What a remarkable confrontation between Ichigo and Yhwach! I was not expecting them to face off so quickly, felt like their battle truly has the feel of a grand season finale though considering this is the 3rd season of this arc, it would make sense why it felt that way. Leave it up to Ichigo to bring the HYPE, just go to town and spam those Getsuga Tenshou, elegantly countering Yhwach’s arrogance—absolutely satisfying! Yhwach’s powers, especially The Almighty, are genuinely terrifying; he operates on a whole different level with his ability to foresee and manipulate events. And the fate of the Soul King adds such profound weight to Ichigo’s choices and the overall stakes of this arc. Epic showcases of Ichigo’s growth as both a fighter and a leader, while also delving into the intriguing themes of fate versus free will. I can hardly wait to see what unfolds next! Bleach on top |
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after more than 400 episodes he remains as impulsive as ever |
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| Storyboarded by Tomohisa Taguchi… Good additions that aren’t in the manga. The whole sequence in Kirinji’s hot spring waters was phenomenal, I really wasn’t expecting that, but it’s the main character against the main antagonist of the arc so that makes total sense. And as expected, Ichigo alone didn’t stand a chance.  I can’t wait to see what they’re cooking for Mayuri, man. |
neffst3rOct 12, 8:44 AM
| This is excellent. Love the camera angles used during Ichigo's ascent to the royal palace. Soundtrack is on point, animation is great, and the art is crisp and detailed. I really have no criticisms. |
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| Oh no... this is not good at all. Yhwach was too much for even Ichigo and it looks like he read him like a book so easily. He knew everything from the start that this was going to happen and we played right into his hands. And, on top of that, Ichgo was the one who split the Soul King in two. It's chaos everywhere. What's going to happen to the Three Worlds now? |
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| so ichigo with the mix blood of all races is the key to killing the soul king |
Pierrot cooked. I have no words. |
| wow such action such kurosaki-kun such power such foreseen such soul society such pierrot i watch the same thing for more than 400 episodes help me |
| Hmm, that was...sth. The animation has been as limited as the pacing so far in this cour. No hype whatsoever. |
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| The extension of the Ichigo vs Juha fight, loved it. And looked like they adapted about two chapters and we got many scenes |
| Poor writing everywhere Yhwach pulling second Aizen, yes Ichigo your entire existence for this i foresaw (you barely got almighty back) Also there is no damage to human world somehow we only see 3 idiot highschool friend of Ichigo who checking news. |
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| The Ichigo´s hand was the cause of the Soul King death!!!! kekeke |
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Poor writing everywhere
Yhwach pulling second Aizen, yes Ichigo your entire existence for this i foresaw (you barely got almighty back)
Also there is no damage to human world somehow we only see 3 idiot highschool friend of Ichigo who checking news.
Yhwach pulling second Aizen, yes Ichigo your entire existence for this i foresaw (you barely got almighty back)
Also there is no damage to human world somehow we only see 3 idiot highschool friend of Ichigo who checking news.
| @Okeanix you're wrong. Aizen = inteligence and planning, he manipulated events in the past according to his agenda, for example sending hollows to Karakura, with White accidentally infecting Ichigo's mom (a pure blood Quincy), leading her to meet and marry Isshin, and eventually giving birth to Ichigo. Yhwach has The Almighty, which pretty much allows him to perceive and alter the FUTURE. Yes, he's just that haxxed. |
| YOO this was a insane episode! |
| Bleach Episode (Rating: 6/10 ✅) was disappointing, and I’m not sure where to begin. - We saw a little destruction in Soul Society and Hueco Mundo, but the Earth scenes only had screen shakes (earthquakes). It felt like they cut the budget, failing to show the consequences effectively. - There's no reason for Yhwach to fight Ichigo without using the Almighty. It feels like meaningless fanservice. - The fight itself was dull, just two lights moving across the screen, with Yhwach occasionally using a Quincy moves and Ichigo breaking it. That’s the entire battle. - Ichigo not attempting to use Bankai even after being defeated is both stupid and a plot hole. - The episode is filled with repetitive lines, like Yhwach explaining multiple times that he can see the future. - Yhwach's line, “You can’t comprehend the difference in our powers,” perfectly sums up Bleach's repetitive writing in every arc. - The pacing in the Soul Society scenes was poor, with side characters discussing things we already know. - Yoruichi’s fanservice scene felt pointless and had no real impact, same as other background characters which does not have point other than being background characters. - Yhwach pulling another 'Aizen move' on Ichigo is ridiculous, especially since everyone knows it's nonsense, and he only recently gained the Almighty after so many years. - The OST in this season is severely lacking for a series renowned for having one of the best soundtracks in all of anime. - Also, Ichibei knowing that Ichigo is the only hybrid who can undo the seal of the Soul King, yet doing nothing about it, is very unrealistic and can be considered a plot hole. Anyway, I'm disappointed. |
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Poor writing everywhere
Yhwach pulling second Aizen, yes Ichigo your entire existence for this i foresaw (you barely got almighty back)
Also there is no damage to human world somehow we only see 3 idiot highschool friend of Ichigo who checking news.
Yhwach pulling second Aizen, yes Ichigo your entire existence for this i foresaw (you barely got almighty back)
Also there is no damage to human world somehow we only see 3 idiot highschool friend of Ichigo who checking news.
| @Okeanix But enough about Subaru being the worst protagonist in any popular isekai. It's tough being a Re:Zero fan; imagine waiting 4 years for a new season only for Bleach to immediately snatch its glory. I see you're still coping about Frieren too LOL. neffst3r said: Don't take Okeanix too seriously. He's a low-tier troll and MAL's biggest lolcow.@Okeanix you're wrong. Aizen = inteligence and planning, he manipulated events in the past according to his agenda, for example sending hollows to Karakura, with White accidentally infecting Ichigo's mom (a pure blood Quincy), leading her to meet and marry Isshin, and eventually giving birth to Ichigo. Yhwach has The Almighty, which pretty much allows him to perceive and alter the FUTURE. Yes, he's just that haxxed. SimplyBrazen said: My man, this would be the worst take in the thread rn if it weren't for @Okeanix coping about yet another loss to his favorite show. Did you even watch the same episode as the rest of us (this is EP28 if you're confused). "Limited animation" is objectively wrong, and what does "limited pacing" mean? That it's too fast? I take it you're unaware of all the AO elevations that are seemlessly being etched into the storyboards of these episodes.Hmm, that was...sth. The animation has been as limited as the pacing so far in this cour. No hype whatsoever. Arpee9 said: Nah, only Re:Zero fans believe their isekaislop is a deep psychological seinen. Subaru is somehow the most unlikeable MC in any isekai and it's purely thanks to his terrible character writing in spite of the author's relentless efforts to make him sympathetic by having the entire rest of the story pander to his low IQ decisions (this is a self-insert wish fullfilment light novel, after all). He deserves all the hate he gets. At least with other MCs of the genre, a lot of the times they're unlikeable by design. But I can understand an underage who gives shows like MHA a 10/10 being impressed.Sorry, but Kubo prays every night he could write a character even 1/50th as complex as Subaru But this is all beside the point. I don't want to give a series currently being overshadowed by Bleach too much attention here. |
ihurlrocksatkidsOct 12, 11:15 AM
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Bleach Episode (Rating: 6/10 ✅) was disappointing, and I’m not sure where to begin.
- We saw a little destruction in Soul Society and Hueco Mundo, but the Earth scenes only had screen shakes (earthquakes). It felt like they cut the budget, failing to show the consequences effectively.
- There's no reason for Yhwach to fight Ichigo without using the Almighty. It feels like meaningless fanservice.
- The fight itself was dull, just two lights moving across the screen, with Yhwach occasionally using a Quincy moves and Ichigo breaking it. That’s the entire battle.
- Ichigo not attempting to use Bankai even after being defeated is both stupid and a plot hole.
- The episode is filled with repetitive lines, like Yhwach explaining multiple times that he can see the future.
- Yhwach's line, “You can’t comprehend the difference in our powers,” perfectly sums up Bleach's repetitive writing in every arc.
- The pacing in the Soul Society scenes was poor, with side characters discussing things we already know.
- Yoruichi’s fanservice scene felt pointless and had no real impact, same as other background characters which does not have point other than being background characters.
- Yhwach pulling another 'Aizen move' on Ichigo is ridiculous, especially since everyone knows it's nonsense, and he only recently gained the Almighty after so many years.
- The OST in this season is severely lacking for a series renowned for having one of the best soundtracks in all of anime.
- Also, Ichibei knowing that Ichigo is the only hybrid who can undo the seal of the Soul King, yet doing nothing about it, is very unrealistic and can be considered a plot hole.
Anyway, I'm disappointed.
- We saw a little destruction in Soul Society and Hueco Mundo, but the Earth scenes only had screen shakes (earthquakes). It felt like they cut the budget, failing to show the consequences effectively.
- There's no reason for Yhwach to fight Ichigo without using the Almighty. It feels like meaningless fanservice.
- The fight itself was dull, just two lights moving across the screen, with Yhwach occasionally using a Quincy moves and Ichigo breaking it. That’s the entire battle.
- Ichigo not attempting to use Bankai even after being defeated is both stupid and a plot hole.
- The episode is filled with repetitive lines, like Yhwach explaining multiple times that he can see the future.
- Yhwach's line, “You can’t comprehend the difference in our powers,” perfectly sums up Bleach's repetitive writing in every arc.
- The pacing in the Soul Society scenes was poor, with side characters discussing things we already know.
- Yoruichi’s fanservice scene felt pointless and had no real impact, same as other background characters which does not have point other than being background characters.
- Yhwach pulling another 'Aizen move' on Ichigo is ridiculous, especially since everyone knows it's nonsense, and he only recently gained the Almighty after so many years.
- The OST in this season is severely lacking for a series renowned for having one of the best soundtracks in all of anime.
- Also, Ichibei knowing that Ichigo is the only hybrid who can undo the seal of the Soul King, yet doing nothing about it, is very unrealistic and can be considered a plot hole.
Anyway, I'm disappointed.
| @Okeanix Stay disappointed the rest of us will carry on enjoying.👍 |
| Yhwach has won, welcome to Wahrwelt. |
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| Why the hell are people comparing Aizen to Yhwach? It's not the same thing, this will get clear once we reach the final battle, Aizen's ability creates illusions, changes your perception/senses (Kyoka Suigetsu), other than that it's just high IQ. Aizen didn't really "plan" for Ichigo to be born, White infecting Masaki was an accident (hence why Tosen wanted to kill her), but Aizen found the idea of a hollow infecting a pure blood Quincy interesting and unpredictable so he stopped Tosen. Only then, he indeed began to plan on Ichigo's future by sending Rukia to Karakura when he was a teenager to meet him and awaken his powers, this is WHY Aizen is a fan favorite among the fandom, yes, he is a villain but he's also the reason why Masaki and Isshin met each other, and also the reason for a beautiful friendship between Rukia and Ichigo began. In summary, Aizen's plan was an accident that went right, while Yhwach's ability allows one to foresee and potentially alter the future. I swear some of you need to rewatch cour 1 and the OG anime again. |
| Another banger episode, not sure where the "limited" animation was, the person who said that must have been watching a different episode. This dude Yhwach is so insanely broken, he's literally Bleach's Jesus lol. Now his plans can really be set in motion after baiting Ichigo into killing the Soul King. You know a series is a hit when you got people in here trying so hard to be different. Nitpicking and grasping at straws for any sort of "criticism," and calling every little thing a plot hole when it doesn't even fit the definition of one, lol. |
thebrentinator24Oct 12, 9:58 AM
| People on MAL refuse to actually enjoy watching anime. Your taste in anime isn't a personality trait. MAL is literally just anime Twitter as its own website lol. |
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