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anime-primeDec 19, 2022 8:20 AM
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| Ichigo’s on a home tour though not because he wanted to but was forced, as the time calls for that long overdue flashback about how he came into existence, and about his shinigami father, Isshin. Watching this series for the first time, and always having Isshin doing the shinigami tricks from time-to-time was somewhat confusing as they never ever gave him a concrete background back then, and that’s the more reason this flashback stands as one of the most important plot points in the story. Isshin being the captain of 10th division shouldn’t come as a surprise given he’s the father of our protag, and so is his goody nature of meddling in the matters he shouldn't have because again.. though that’s the very way he met Masaki, Ichigo’s to-be mother, a quincy by nature. I mean this again establishes the fact, each and every thing happens according to the will of the man who goes by the name of Aizen Sosuke. Him being in his glasses persona and quoting the ever famous, “All according to plan”, again owned this episode. Anyways there’s still things to this flashback, so now to see where they’ll conclude this in next week’s one-hour special. On a side note, Bleach just never ever disappoints with its women( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) |
Softhenic03Dec 19, 2022 8:25 AM
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| It was nice to see Ichigo's dad and also Ikumi once again in this episode. And, then we saw the backstory of Ichigo's parents. Nice to see all of them especially Aizen, Gin, and Tosen. The team of GOATS. It was a pretty good episode. The best thing about this episode was the way Ichigo's parents met. It was so cute and wholesome. Also, I loved the fact that Ichigo's mum was also a badass. Ichigo really inherited their personalities. Can't wait for next week with that 1-hour combined special episode. |
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| Ryuuken Ishida is such an overlooked character that seeing him again this season was somewhat of a delightful surprise. Episode was definitely interesting imo to show some of Ichigo's father and his past. Plus, we got to see his history with Masaki! Worth waiting imo and I really hope the 1-hour special next week can deliver. |
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| Just from this one episode, young Isshin may now be my new favorite captain. His interactions with Toshiro and Rangiku were some of the best moments of the episode, along with his fight with that weird hollow and his introduction to Masaki. He is serious when he needs to be, but very chill and cool the rest of the time. After the credits roll, the blonde Quincy who broke Ichigo's Bankai is shown confronting Uryu. That can't be good. |
anime-primeDec 19, 2022 9:49 AM
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| I was wondering when they’d come for Uryu. Can’t believe Ichi punked out and ran away. LOL at the look on his face when Isshin came to get him. He looked like a kid that stayed at a party too long. Isshin stole Masaki from Uryu’s dad. * mind blown * so much is starting to make sense. Really good episode. Masaki was strong af. |
| "And that, Ichigo, is how I met your mother." lol Loved the scenes with younger Aizen, Gin and Tosen in this. Now we know Masaki wasn't supposed to marry Isshin but Ryuken (Uryuu's father) instead, in a form of arranged marriage because they are both Echt Quincies, the "pure blood" ones. Man, what a emotional ride these final episodes are going to be. anime-prime said: Him holding up Toshiro like a baby is my favorite thing.Just from this one episode, young Isshin may now be my new favorite captain. His interactions with Toshiro and Rangiku were some of them best moments of the episode, along with his fight with that weird hollow and his introduction to Masaki. He is serious when he needs to be, but very chill and cool the rest of the time. After the credits roll, the blonde Quincy who broke Ichigo's Bankai is shown confronting Uryu. That can't be good.  |
| the backstory of the parents of Ichigo so ye Ichigo is a mix of Shinigami, Quincy and Hollow mixed race is better than pure blood the animation quality drop to average this time though but still has some nice strong still drawings  |
degDec 19, 2022 9:36 AM
| Ichigo main personality really takes after his mother. Masaki is too cool, just with that finisher. Now we know why Ichigo's is part Hollow too. The excitement in Aizen's eyes, was of the highest quality. I don't know if in that moment he gone Hojo, from FFVII |
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| Everything but the Rain was, a masterful episode reminiscent of the great Fullbring Arc, the color palettes were great, the overall atmosphere was perfect, the overall pacing was great and the OST was top notch, I'm crying, this is so damn beautiful, I've been waiting for this for a long time. And to close things up, next week I'll definitely shed waterfalls, not only because of what's to come, but because we'll have to say Good bye to Bleach for a while, and boy, next 3 months are going to be painful without Bleach. Really liked the fight choreography as well as Aizen's involvement with "White", Isshin is such an underrated Dad and boy, Masaki, you're still as beautiful since the last time you left. Can't wait for "The Blade is Me". Also that post credits scene tho. we're up for a very sentimental ending next week. |
| "We could make the world better, but it's easier to just shut our eyes." ~Blackwall |
| Masaki and Isshin vs White got me pumped up. Ichigo's mother had no hesitation tanking White to take it out. |
| Blut or not, tanking that bite was badass. |
| Stop the sequels high-ranking stupidity. Group franchises in Top Anime page. Because Gintama is just "one" anime and not 5. |
| Ohhh! Really interesting flashback for Ichio's parents I didn't even except to see it at some point but worked well, and of course we have the beginning of Aizen's plans |
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| Next week airing late at 24:30 JST + final two eps. back-to-back (1 hour) |
I ♥ Two Syaorans from Tsubasa RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE and TRC!!! |
| Finally the backstory of how Ichigo's parents met, it was nice. Ichigo's mom seems like a lovely girl. Though things won't most likely end well for them. Back to back two episodes next week, looking forward to it. |
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| It was nice to finally get some backstory for Ichigo's parents. And it turns out Aizen was telling the truth when he said he knew about Ichigo from the start, it was all part of his plan just like everything else in Bleach. |
| So that was how ichigo mom and his dad are meeting each other. So she is a quicy what means that for ichigo now im curious. |
P O S I T I V E V I B E Sシ  |
| Let's goo!!! The flashback arc is finally here. So Ichigo's dad was the former captain of the 10th division. It was nice seeing both Toushiro and Rangiku from back then. And yep, we once again see Gin, Aizen and Tosen. Ichigo's mom's a quincy and the whole story of how his parents met was both wholesome and awesome. I liked that fight scene!!! There's still plenty left to tell. I can't wait to watch the conclusion of this first cour!!! |
Joel77Dec 19, 2022 10:00 AM
| Yes, I've been waiting for this! Of course, Kurosaki-san wasn't going to be fazed at all to meet a Quincy out of the blue, lmao. It's interesting that the current caretaker of Ishida was involved in the past between them and it's no surprise to see Aizen and co. as well. And then the drop in the final few seconds of Ishida meeting the general from Wandenreich, things are spicing up for real here! Ichigo's soul searching, it looks like the next two episodes will probably delve more and then proceed to finish things off for the cour. Can't complain about that, lol. Kurosaki-san's way of calling Ichigo back home was pretty cool though, I didn't think he'd want to boast that side of him for long. Next week's going to be insane, and I can't wait! |
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| Wow, his mother it was a Quincy!!! kekeke |
| I'm not really a fan of them cutting out some of Aizen's explanations this episode, but aside from that it was solid |
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| And there you have it, the reveal that Ichigo's mother was a Quincy, thus making Ichigo himself part Quincy. It was great to get more spotlight on Isshin and to see how he and Masaki met. The traitor trio of Aizen, Gin, and Kaname was also a welcome sight (lol I almost forgot Kaname and Isshin have the same VA). The short scene after the ED was eerie, next weeks double length finale is going to be great. I can't wait but at the same time it's going to suck to have to part ways with Bleach for a bit. |
| 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. |
| In a way the bond between a reaper and their Asauchi is one thats akin to being partners from the beginning. Its nice to see Ikumi again but also Ichigo's father in full soul reaper fear as well. Hmm so Isshin was the former captain of the 10th huh. Wonder does Rangiku still remember him. It was funny seeing Toshiro as a seated officer back then. Hmm that was a flash from the past of conspiracy of captains led by Aizen. Back then Masaki sure was a bundle of positivity. The prototype Hollow hybrid though sure was terrifying. But Masaki really surprised me during her intervention. Overall a fun ep that did well to balance out Ichigo's frustration with the reveal of his mothers identity via his parents first meeting. Curious at what happens next. |
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| HOLYFUCK And of course Aizen. DAMN MASAKI IS OP AF ISSHIN IS A FIRE USER TOO WHAT |
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| This episode was fire! How Ichigo becomes the ultimate species. |
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| Would be interesting to have seen more of squad 10 in Isshin's days, with the dynamics between him and Rangiku Getting Ichigo's mother and father to meet and screwing Ryu's marriage must've also been part of Aizen's plan Scenes in the rain looked good, though maybe not at the same level as that fight they did in Akudama Drive |
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| So let me this get straight no rukia butt... butt we get a lot of misaki thighs? naruhodo |
| I hate backstory episodes by default so this was somewhat unbearable for me to watch. Also Isshin was the featured character and frankly I've never liked him much. The animation was gorgeous though, it's just too bad that the fight was short and the anime didn't expand it. Would've been nice to have seen Isshin's Bankai, but this series refuses to add interesting non-manga material like that. |
| Isshin's how I met your mother was actually wholesome and I really like Masaki as a character. Also, we got to see and hear again Gin, pure bliss. |
Oh, God - the lives people try to lead. Oh, God - what a world they try to lead them in! |
| All according to Aizen's plan. Even Shiba is part of it in the end. Well, that means Ichigo is quite the mixed guy here, even being a quincy from his mother's side. The hollow looked like him for some reason, but it's a failure? Might not be anything big, but the design was similar. A great episode. |
   “You yourself have to change first, or nothing will change for you!” ' |
| Gin: You do know Tosen is blind. He can't see what's on the monitors or push buttons. Aizen: It's a joke, just roll with it Gin. |
| Watching this episode reminded me that I've forgotten way more about Bleach than I actually remember 😅 The black hollow thing (White), the other guy beside Aizen & Gin, the Quincy family members with Masaki, etc. all familiar but not totally forgot their significance or plot around them. Also, that conversation in the beginning with Squad 0 & Renji about Ichigo not being able to get a Zanpakto without having an Asauchi... how was it that he managed to get a Zanpakto in the first place then? Clearly there are other methods to getting one (they even showed Kenpachi simply picking one up off a dead soldier), so why does Ichicgo suddenly have to know his past? |
| “No, you can’t have a show where everybody’s Krillin!” – Shinpachi |
| Masterpiece of an episode.. the animation and colors used during the night scenes are so beautiful |
| How can you not love Misaki? Both on a superficial level and a more deeper one! Like she went and saved her supposed enemy, right? |
| Bro it all makes sense now now we know the real reason behind why Aizen was watching over Ichigo it was interesting to him that A Hollow created from a dead Soul Reaper chose a Quincy who was his mom and that’s why he watched over Ichigo it was all apart of his plan |
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| We're finally here! I can't believe it! The Masaki reveal has landed! And Isshin being a Captain and a Shiba, Aizen, of course, behind everything... And if it wasn't for him, we wouldn't have Ichigo and we wouldn't have Bleach. So yeah, everything according to his plan. |
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| Finally some Isshin screen time lol. Ichigo's mom looks pretty hot ngl |
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