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| This mf Aizen using Hado 90 while sitting down in the chair LMAO That's why he is the GOAT. And GRIMMJOWW IS BACK!! I'm so fcking HYPED for next week!! |
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| aizen really beating those creatures with just his aura as per usual 😭 you have no idea how many times i rewatched that grimmjow entrance scene!! WELCOME BACK GOAT i've been waiting for so long |
| THANK YOU BLEACH I GOT TO SEE BOTH AIZEN AND GRIMMJOW IN THE SAME EPISODE. WHAT A BLESSING. |
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| That one second of Grimmjow was worth all the wait! He's my favourite Espada! |
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| wasn't that arancar supposed to be dead? or do I not remember clearly |
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| Seems like Aizen somehow got even stronger, I really wanted to see him fight against Yhwach. I had forgotten that Kon was also a part of this show lol |
Reply to silversain2
@Min_Minaliski
last time we saw him he got slashed by the Espada Noitra but it didnt look like he got a life threating wound, at least not by Bleach standards were people survive getting cut in half or pierced though the chest
last time we saw him he got slashed by the Espada Noitra but it didnt look like he got a life threating wound, at least not by Bleach standards were people survive getting cut in half or pierced though the chest
| @silversain2 aaaah, I see. Thanks for the clarification! |
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| Holy shit the way Aizen just swept this episode with his appearance alone was fucking amazing, he just announces himself, flexes an ungodly amount of Spiritual Pressure and saving numerous lives, drops his iconic Hado 90 Kurohitsugi which was fucking beautifully animated with some amazing SFX before quoting he can "bring the Soul Palace down to them". The Studio absolutely cooked with Aizen's reappearance to the story and honestly greatly reminded us who the original big bad was. Liked the Ise stand off against Kenpachi, actual round of applause cus i could only imagine how bad the fight or flight reaction was. Man there's also some form of sadness in seeing how Kenpachi is still trying to find a missing Yachiru to this day. Yeah i always knew Buzzbee was a real one, but fr, seeing the remaining Quincies set aside their thousand year hate to soul reapers and instead unify in stopping Yhwach was poetic in itself, also having Aizen described it as well i thought was poetic as well. Once again i am reminded how much of a goat Shunsui has been since the war started and was promoted to head captain. He's recognised the stakes to win this war has built up to making deals with devils even if it tramples over past sacrifices and honours, when the survival of all dimensions are at risk honour get's thrown out the window when there won't be any honour when everyone's dead. Absolutely loved his reasoning to free Aizen as well, "I do not believe using evil to defeat evil, is itself an evil act." peak cinema. His conversation's between Aizen i also find cool, there's something interesting about the class of personalities that i find amusing. Rlly happy Shino and Ryuunosuke have survived for this long, after the initial invasion in season 1 we never see them again so i morbidly presumed they were gonna be another causality of war, but seeing that they've made it so long into the war kinda sheds some hope and relief to the situation. Holy fuck the Grimmjow reappearance goes crazy good, what a cliff-hanger what a nostalgia trip and what a way to hype up the story even more. I really want to see his reunion with Ichigo and the conversation they're about to have. |
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| Witnessing Aizen's power was very entertaining. The VA was and is the GOAT. Other than that a lot of deus ex machina moments and the consistent Kessen-hen them: Soul reapers loosing fights just to fight a little later and then win despite the same gap in power. Considering the massacres of the past 2 seasons I am thorughly surprised that there were still enough to gather up. |
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| OH MY GOD! they have finally stopped following the manga!!! thank god lord heavens! starting from this point it would be all new content supervised by mr. swag author Kubo Tite! 5/5. |
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| Seems I'm the only one not liking this part of the show. I like the fact Aizen is back but many things seemed so random here (same in the manga) and the pace is not that great. Still curious to see new episodes, I hope they still make fillers for stuff that was skipped in the manga (Shutara's Bankai was cool) |
| The 5 min of Aizen screentime was infinite times better than anything of Yhwach or whatever garbage. Even Grimmjow's back. The real iconic characters are all appearing. Was nice to see Urahara squad back as well. Let the counterattack begin, again for the upteenth time. |
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| It's unbelievable the AURA that AIZEN has, it's like I see him and I start screaming, man I got no words for this ep and cour so far, it's close to perfection |
Reply to Sun_Chan
THANK YOU BLEACH
I GOT TO SEE BOTH AIZEN AND GRIMMJOW IN THE SAME EPISODE. WHAT A BLESSING.
I GOT TO SEE BOTH AIZEN AND GRIMMJOW IN THE SAME EPISODE. WHAT A BLESSING.
| @Sun_Chan Aizen has to be one of the most badass villians of all time. |
| Chair-samaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!! |
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| Omg so now after Aizen's comeback it's Grimmjow's turn to make a return as well wow. Meanwhile Yhwach fully absorbed the Soul King... |
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| Episode 5 starts off on a much stronger note than its predecessor, delivering one of the most compelling moments of this cour. The dynamic of uneasy alliances is at the forefront, with the old adage “the enemy of my enemy is my friend” taking on a nuanced twist. While “friend” might be too strong a word, the necessity of cooperation is clear. The Soul Reapers, with their deeply ingrained mistrust and hatred for Aizen, are faced with a gut-wrenching reality: working alongside him might be their only shot at survival. Kyoraku truly shines here, stepping into his role as Captain-Commander with weighty pragmatism. His decision-making and willingness to shoulder the burden of such a controversial choice prove why he was the right person to lead during these turbulent times. This scene, rich with tension and moral complexity, is easily the best piece of writing in this cour and possibly in the entire TYBW arc. It serves as a reminder of Bleach’s potential for deep storytelling when it focuses on character-driven moments. Unfortunately, the rest of the episode doesn’t maintain this momentum. The reintroduction of numerous characters feels like a rushed attempt at fanservice, cramming in cameos that should have been impactful but instead come across as hollow. Aizen, the Visoreds, Bazz B and the Quincies, and Grimmjow are all shoved into the same episode with little buildup or payoff. Rather than allowing each reappearance to land with the gravity and excitement they deserve, the episode dilutes their impact by presenting them in quick succession. It’s a missed opportunity that undermines the weight these characters could have brought to the story if handled with more care. The situation with Ichigo and his friends further weakens the episode. After the dire cliffhanger from the previous installment, we’re left with an inexplicable and convenient resolution. Ichigo is miraculously saved, and his friends—despite being in immediate peril—are suddenly unharmed and ready to continue fighting the Sternritters. This abrupt and poorly explained turn of events robs the narrative of tension and stakes, making it feel more like a clumsy reset than a meaningful continuation. The episode’s reliance on spectacle over substance ultimately diminishes its effectiveness. While the opening moments with Kyoraku and Aizen offer a glimpse of the series’ narrative depth, the rest of the episode feels like a chaotic and disjointed attempt to throw as many familiar faces into the mix as possible. While Episode 5 begins with one of the most compelling scenes of this cour, its momentum is squandered by clumsy fanservice and a lack of narrative cohesion. The moral dilemmas and pragmatic leadership on display in the opening moments serve as a reminder of Bleach’s potential, but the rushed pacing and plot conveniences leave much to be desired. For fans hoping to see beloved characters return in a meaningful way, this episode may feel like a letdown. |
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| aizen = aura lol whole entire gang coming together to kill yhwach |
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| Soi Fon and Shinji's banter about the bowl cut was really funny |
| Quincies team up with Shinigami, Aizen is back up and even Grimmjow returned? Last but not least the man, the myth, the legend - Kon-sama 😎 |
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