I hate reviving Old Topics...but...ah well, I'm sure it's better than Just making a new topic about something that there's a Topic already about ...

Bleach, Bleach bleach...where do I start....I luvd it, by far one of the Best Anime Series' I've ever seen "Not to say that I've seen them all, but a fair few"...It has a great cast of characters that It takes care, Story-wise, of each and every one of them....A Very good OST that I luv to listen to, away from the Series itself...and of course, a storyline that's simply brilliant....

I couldn't wait after watching Ep. 44 to know what happens, So I read all the released Manga Chapters so far (Till 191, that is) and Can't wait to See it all on Screen

Heh, episode 46 was too cool for words.
Gin was absolutely evil, and the amount of backstory they are giving for these characters (renji, Kira, and Hinamori) is awesome. Seriously, Bleach has all these characters with development, a shitload of good looking characters with good stories, and great action. Its only getting cooler. XD

I have been lagging on Bleach manga the past couple of weeks. I don't know, I just don't feel like reading the recent chapter of the manga lately.

Anyway, check out last week episode a few days back. Good stuff, as usual. As I said, Gin is one bad-ass villian with that smile. This will also put down those hater of Gin's soul slayer, too. His soul slayer is quite powerful.

Soul Society arc is quite fun. For those of those that lost interest before the Soul Society arc, you should check out Bleach and see how interesting it gets when the Soul Society arc begins. That's when the real storyline start in Bleach.

Okay, Done watching 48 (Though i had to go with hell-Fansubs as Lunar were really late)... So far it's looking GREAT... the Way things are Unveiling are just amazing, and cause I know whats gonna happen thru reading the Manga.. i just am watching HOW they do it on Screen

A great Episode if I may add so, Hitsugaya ROCKZZZZZZZZZ...

Done with episode 48&49 =/ Have to say that when Gin opened his crimson eyes before using Shinsou, that look is cool for a bad guy lol. As for episode 49, flashback of Rukia for ya =D As for what I have to say about Chapter 195, quoting from Vins, "Fanfiction nightmare" terror and spoilers below.
... weren't expecting the lot of them shinmigamis appearing in Ichigo's school compound, their comments are pretty funny nevertheless. However I think those two morons from Squad 11(you know the bald head and the face-loving idiot) shouldn't be there =/ I rather look at Hinamori though she's emo now. Oh well, can't complain much, there are at least two females anyway. Just hope things get much more interesting for chapter 196

Episode 50 was a joyful filler episode. It was entertaining. You know, I prefer getting one spoiler every once and awhile, then getting a bunch of them thrown in my face, like the Naruto anime. So, no big deal there was a filler episode this week. Though, I seriously wish they cover more important things like character's past than dedicate every filler episode to comdey.

One thing that was puzzling though... Kon is in Ichigo's body, so I'm quite puzzled as to why he was in his teddy bear body. Did anime dictator had a brain freeze?

Yeh, I have to say the same thing, it wasn't that bad. Although it makes me wonder who exactly is getting rid of the hollows around there, except for those guy's =/. It was a good one I guess but I prefer to know more about the character's past myself.


Er... didn't Urahara knock Ichigo out of his body o.O'? So it would explain why Kon's still a stuffed animal.

No, Kon should be in Ichigo's body cover as Ichigo until Ichigo return from Soul Society. That is what I remember happen in the manga.

Going to have Ichigo's lifeless body just lying around?

After 27 episodes, I can't say I'd rate it that highly. I say that because it's an action anime, and for the most part the action itself I've found is fairly dull. To make it worse, so far they try to make serious fights comical with random stupid crap, which for me at least makes the fight seem dumb. And hey, Ichigo seems to refuse to kill other soul reapers, even if they make it clear they want to kill him... Z.Z
It has some cool and pretty funny episodes, I'll give it that. That's all I can see good about it.

I'd enjoy the series more without action, just as a school comedy. =P Never know, the fights may actually keep me awake soon and get rid of the stupid jokes mid-fight.

To be honest I was actually thinking about that. It would be odd in having Ichigo's body lying around but as I remember in the anime, Urahara knocked him out and cut of the chain linked to his body. Kon should be a cover, but it is all strange to me now x.x'. Oh I haven't read the manga aswell so I don't know how that's going.

Bah, I was a little hasty. It got better as it went on, action and all. I take back everything I said about it being a bad action anime... I'm hooked now. >.>

^points at post above^ Someone from brum can actually type without using net slang!? wtf!?

Finally Thier gonna kill the bitch. I'm so relieved she actually is gonna be executed now. I doubt shes gonna die, but the arc is finally moving again. I can tell the blind dude is gonna be my favorite charecter. I hope he joins Kemnpachis side though, cause being on the antaganist side sucks.

Wtf!? Indeed .Wow. I can type like a normal person

Anyhooey's back on topic.
Getting the new's from specter, there's going to be a new Opening/Ending song, the opening isn't so bad alittle death metal scream might put people off but meh. The ending is <3, but I'm happy the song is changing (although I can never get tired of D-technolife<3), as so is the story moving along very smoothly. Gin still gives me the creeps, it's kind of obvious that Rukia's not going to die or will she =o. Who knows xD

Good the current opining was getting old, and just annoying, and the ending had nothing to do with the arc. I hope this new fight between the captains is a good one.

a double eps this week, and wow they still left us with a kliff hanger. the new opening is decent but the ending is meh. Bleach is so predictable, but soo good. I just wish they would of killed off kenpachi and renji. Even though they are awsome charecters.

Kill of Kenpachi and Renji? what r u nuts??? Renji is actually one of the Favorites ...they could Kill of Kenpachi, for all I care tho

It's getting more and More exciting...and after finishing the manga, it's only gonna get better and u shudn't doubt it

Nyuuuuuu~! Don't kill off Renji!! I haven't watched this far but I'm quite spoiler-filled right now >.> I would have read Bleach manga before I get the anime from my friend, being my manga-loving self, but my sis (yume) couldn't resist, and we all got roped in to watch the anime. ^^;

We stopped at ep 27 right now, and probably will be watching half a dozen to a dozen eps later so I suppose we'll probably catch up quite fast. ^^

Question: Am I the only one who's wondering how the thingy that's going to execute Rukia is gonna work?

After recent episodes then you probably are ^^

I always feel on edge when I'm reading this topic, being this close to spoilers is dangerous. It's why I've not posted before in it. I've done well so far, but manga scans are so tempting....

Anyway, I'm amazed at the new start sequence. I thought it was seriously lame the first time I saw it, but it only took me seeing it a second time to completely denounce the previous one. Plus there's something about female metal singers, really annoying styles tend to grow on me fairly easily at times.

And on the new ep - everyone loves mantles ^^

I assume you're talking about the Episodes 50+ where the plot has moved into Rukia's execution? I just saw Ep 54 (skipped 52 and 53 which were slow like turtles in their dl progress), and yush, the new opening song is lovely. I found it and it's now on my current favorite list. :3

Yet another question... I read a fanfic and it was saying something like the four noble houses/families are the Kuchiki, Shihouin, Shiba and Ukitake... is that correct?

eps 55 was a waste of an eps for me. Its so dbz in its delay of the good stuff.

After watching, I now understand the meaning of your words. We (me and my sisters) are so pissed at all the postponing. >.< Genryuusei vs Kyouraku + Ukitake, Ichigo vs Kuchiki Byakuya, Yoruichi vs Soi Fong, and from previously, Zaraki Kenpachi vs Komamura. Did I miss out any of the pending fights? There are a little too many for me to remember fully. >.>

i have to say, after readin watshappened up to now on the anime, its took quite a while to get to this point cos i stopped watchin the anime about ep. 38 and i read the manga scans.
Now, the manga is really interesting now, you finally see Rukia fight and her soul slayer is......wow.

Currently, we just watched ep 56 yesterday and saw the Soi Fong vs Yoruichi. It was kinda nice, though the cliffie is very irritating. And Shunsui and Ukitake's weapons are damn hawt... I wonder how they use them and if we can see. Zaraki Kenpachi and his 5th seat is just so funny. And I'm wondering where exactly did Yachiru disappear to...

And yush, I know that ep 57 will be Byakuya vs Ichigo ^.^ I'm looking forward to it more than any of the other ongoing fights. Especially to see Ichigo's Bankai... *sigh*

I've just started watching Bleach, and so far I think its awesome. The concept sort of reminds me of Yu Yu Hakusho, which is probably why I was able to get into it so fast. I've only seen the first 5 eps., but I plan on watching more of it.

I think my favorite character right now is Rukia; it's so friggin' hilarious when she shows Ichigo her crappy drawings to explain a situation or something else pertaining to their role as Death Gods. And Ichigo's reactions are just priceless.

One thing I'm hoping, though, is that they'll introduce some more major characters in the upcoming episodes. I bet things'll get even more exciting then. So here's hoping. ^^

Hahahah, I just recently started watching Bleach. I'm at episode 49, and I'll be stunted there for a while. XD Only read very teensy bits of the manga, but oh well.

Awesome character development, that's all I can say.

And Hitsugaya looks so much like a smaller, younger(-looking) Chipp Zanuff (from Guilty Gear) that it's uncanny.

Watched episode 59 today, the battle between Byakuya and Ichigo was intense. Byakuya just seem to have no end of tricks up his sleve, but Ichigo started owning him when he wen't crazy and turned into a semi Hallow.

I thought for a while Byakuya might win, but Ichigo seem to get a boost in power when the Hallow took over his body. I wonder why it was only now that this transformation happen, perhaps because the Hallow inside knew Ichigo alone couldn't win the battle, and obviously the Hallow doesn't want to be destroy.

Gin was in that massive building that short Captain and the rediculously large breasted women broke into, looks like from the preview of next week episode. Wonder what he's up to, lol.

Oho... the plot is moving, the plot is moving! XD Gah, I accientally read your post when I haven't watch the ep yet >.< now I'm spoiled. Ah well, at least I know what to expect, and that 59 is out. ^^

So Ichigo turned semi-hollow? Actually I was spoiled for this long time ago, so I kind of expected it... but any explanation why he still has that hollow in him?

Remember a while back, when Urahara [or whatever that guys name is; the one with the green hat and dodgy sandals] was trainging Ichigo. He sent Ichigo down a hole and he had to escape before he turned into a Hallow, but it was a close call and he only just got out. You saw him with a Hollow mask face, but then Ichigo fought it and pulled it off. I guess there was some side effects, huh, the Hollow must have been merely subdued and not irradicated completely.

I think it only came out at this moment because of the extreme emotion, since if he lost against Byakuya, Rukia would be killed.

Sorry to spoil it for you, Sel-chan.

I think you miss read her post Lem ^^;. She said why it STILL there.

I remember the episode where Ichigo had to fight his other side to be able to use is soul slayer properly against whats his name (captain who can't relesase his sword). I think thats the semi hollow so it's been there for a while >_>.

I think you miss read my post, DayDreamer ^^; I said I think it's still there because of how Ichigo escaped the Hollow transformation, that most people would have died after that point, and turned fully Hollow; somehow Ichigo managed to become himself again, but I guess if he turned semi Hollow, it looks like he didn't stop the transformation completely.

Or am I missing the point here? o_O

Yea... his Hollow mask was formed, right? But he stopped the transformation before it was completed, yet still retain the Hollow mask. Then that mask keep appearing every now and then...


It's Zaraki Kenpachi, the insane captain for 11th Squad who doesn't know the name of his sword and has an equally nutty pink-haired lieutanent.

Mhm, though this is first time that it came out and took over his body, right? Ichigo manage to control it one last time, and it seemed he retained the power the Hollow had when in control of Ichigo. Well it looked that way, since he was getting owned, and only fought back when going semi-Hallow, but once he took the mask off, he seem to be just as powerful as when it was on.

Urahara, think there is more to him then meet the eye? Do you think he intentionaly made Ichigo turn out this way for some purupose, or something? I dunno, just thinking out loud here.

It wasn't Urahara intentions for Ichigo to come down to the last few seconds to become a Shinigami again, Urahara knows things about Ichgio that would be spoilers to tell so i'll leave them be. But once you see it for yourself you'll understand why Urahara has confidence in Ichigos ability to become a Shinigami again.

Also when Ichgio is fighting Kenpachi when he almost dies and goes into his body to fight for Zangetsu with the shadow Ichgio.. That seemed to be the hollow that is inside of him and he also seems to know how to use Zangetsu alot better then Ichigo. He also tells Zangetsu that he will have Ichigos body someday and its only a matter of time before Ichigo goes back to fight Kenpachi.

There is a name for Shinigami's that become part Hollows and part Shinigami. Explaination about what is going on is coming in the next few episodes, so just wait. You'll meet more part Hollow and part Shinigami character after the Soul Society arc end. Let just hope we're not treated by a batch of filler episode after the Soul Society arc is over.

You'll find out more about Urahara in the coming episode, not a lot, but more than you know at this current moment. Just a reminder, Urahara is the former captain of the 12th Division, which is the technological development department. Remember Kurotshuchi Mayuri? The captain that Ishida fought. He is the current captain of the 12th Division. Mayuri develop many things, so maybe Urahara also develop a thing of interest? You'll find out in the coming episodes.

Episode 60. Officially, one of the biggest Anime Bombshells ever.
Makes it all worth watching, even though I saw it coming (thanks eva), but yeah. It still wowed me. I was still breathing heavily while watching it. XD
Great, great episode. Its on par with the recent Monster development (which made my head hurt for a few days. God, what a good episode)

Anyone catch it yet?

Nooooooooo. T-T Lunar haven't even gotten ep 59 out, how could I have watched 60?! *wails*

I'm contemplating switching to dling dattebayo >.> but I think I shall wait. Patiently. Until I cannnot stand it.

Dattebayo's translation is more direct than Lunar's, yes. Lunars translation is the best, but they add too much localization. You're not really missing much by switching to Dattebayo, IMO.

If that's the case, the main question here will be which one releases faster in general. If I switch over and I have to wait... well, I'm going to be quite peeved.

By the way, what is ep 60 about? ^^;; I'm itching with curiosity but I don't want to be spoiled either... well more spoiled than I already was, in any case. ^^;;

I couldn't tell you.
I'm quite suprised that Lunar hasn't gotten 59 out. 59 aired in japan over 2 weeks ago, and they still haven't got it. >.<

Dattebayo usually releases bleach less than a day after it airs. About 2 AM EST (-5 GMT) . So yeah, their releases are faster. By a margin.

Extreme episode 60 spoilers. Highlight to read.

ZOMGZ! lol, Aizen is alive, and is Gins superior. They killed everyone in the Central 46, and have been the ones giving orders to the captains ever since...Everything has been a ruse so far! . Trippy stuff, they went through all that to get to Rukia, there must be something damn special about her; though I kinda saw that, since she was taken into the most noble of whatever, despite being a nobody not long before.

That episode was just full of revelations; it's pretty clever. I bet you could have seen it coming through hints they've dropped but, meh, I didn't see it. XD
For a moment, I thought Gin was actually a nice guy, and that him and Aizen where fighting a higher evil, untill Aizen killed Hinamori.

Hitsugaya died like a piece of trash, even when using Bankai; Aizen power must be phenominal... Can't wait for him and Ichigo to fight. XD Well, if that ever happen, but I'm guessing so.

Anyway, that was my understanding of the ep, did I miss anything?

OMFG! x.x' !!!!

That episode really tops it all... I kind of expected alot of things like SPOILER//Aizen was still alive and such and that there was something up with him faking his death, him killing Hinamori really showed his true colour's, it was fricken great.//END. Him saying that line to Hitsugaya though " Admiration is the furthest thing from understanding" ...that line owned me xD SPOILER// Also Aizen killing Hitsugaya was really surprising, I didn't expect him to die so easily , but meh it goes to show that what's to come will be really good //END. I'm really itching to see the next episode so bad, so much stuff yet to be seen I can't wait x.x'

Hehe, this arc is long. Interesting episode though, they just love you sitting there blinking at the end. Actually I knew most of this stuff was going to happen. My roommate's brother had read the manga, he blathers sometimes and I hit sometimes. >.> Oh well, poor Hinamori. I'll be waiting for the next epi, somewhat impatiently since at the end of the week I'll be out of school for the break. Yay, free time. I just hope they will conclude some stuff in the next episode and leaving us wondering. ^-^

Hidden text are spoilers so read only if you want to =P


Well yeah but if Aizen didn't pull his stunt very early in the game by hypnotising very one he probably would have done better ^^.

As for Rukia I'm curious about that too. And why didn't the blind guy take out Renji for her instead. Something up with him too? This episode defintely left ALOT of questions and I can't wait for the next episode now. Hope it doesn't get delayed again xD.

Highlight to read spoilers.

I think they must need Rukia alive for some reason... There HAS to be more to Rukia than meets the eye. Why would she be accepted into one of the most noble families when she was a nobody? There's got to be something about her, a special ability or something, that Aizen needs. Either way, It seems he needs her alive.

Perhaps Aizen is in league with the Kuchiki family, or use his hypnotise ability on them too to accept Rukia into the family. Who knows? Except the manga readers, I guess.

Urahara must be involved more... He trained Ichigo to save Rukia, what benefit is it to him if Rukia lives or dies? Maybe he's in league with Aizen, or has his own agenda not revealed yet.

Gosh, It's all getting interesting now. XD

I'll just say, Rukia has something of value that Aizen want. Explain on Aizen's action is coming the next few episode. Also, you'll see how cool Aizen really look with his glasses on, too. This is the best part of Bleach so far, I think you'll find the ending quite surprising.

Hitsugaya and Hinamori are not dead either. Remember, the captain of the medical division is there.

Tousen, Aizen and Gin are the traitor captain at this point. There won't be much fighting for some time. Aizen about to explain what is happen in the next few episode. You'll see why he want Rukia dead. Remember, he was the in charge of the section that order Rukia's death.

Since the title of this thread has SPOILERS written on it, I wont bother with black text. If you don't want spoilers, don't read on.

Well I watched episode 61 today and it's revealed Aizens actions a big further. It does hint at Urahara and Aizen being in league with each other.
Ichigo going about fighting people took the Shiginamis attention, and allowed Aizen to move around more easily. Since it was Urahara who trained Ichigo and sent him on his way, it does hint that he is part of Aizen plan.

Interesting revelation about Rukia; I don't fully understand what's inside her, Vins says the translation may have been dodgy . From what I can tell, she has information within her about to become, or create, half human half hallows who can switch between at their own will. Not like Ichigo who seem unable to dictate the transformations, they just just happen.

Obviously Aizen wants this, but it makes me wonder if he is in league with Urahara, why he just didn't give the information to Aizen. I'm a little cloudy on that, dunno if it explained it or just hasn't been revealed yet.

Yeah, dunno how the hell Ichigo is going to save Rukia. He was use Bankai and Aizen managed to stop his blade with one finger :whoa: . Like Aizen mention, a half Shiginami half Hallow in its Hallow state is more powerful than a Shiginami. Maybe Ichigo is going to have to harness his power as a Hallow to defeat him; god only knows how powerful Aizen would be if he got that power.

I'm sure Eva or someone will point out my errors, but please without any spoilers man. Speculating is fun.

Ichigo's power is different from the power Aizen wishes to obtain. You'll find out what they call people with Ichigo's powers in the next arc. I'll leave it at that.

Aizen will get what he want from Rukia during the next episode. Also more explain will come from Aizen. Of course, more character will appear during this time. This should not last much longer. Two more episodes to go until, well, I'll let you figure out what happen next.

A scan from the next arc. Be warned, it could spoil.

Hmm. Major spoilers, so read at risk. Might explain a thing or two about Rukia, though.

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- One of the episodes (it's in the fifties, but I don't remember WHICH to be exact), they show us a glimpse of a picture of a woman that looks like Rukia. The photograph belongs to Byakuya. It is, in fact, his late wife. Also Rukia's sister, Hisana, who became pregnant and had to leave her on her own. It was a tough judgement call for Hisana, and she spent a good time looking for Rukia. Before she died, she asked Byakuya to look out for Rukia and take care of her as a brother. Ergo the adoption.

- Urahara implanted the Hou Gyoku, some kind of forbidden technology that could transform hollows to shinigami and vice versa, on Rukia to hide it. He lent it to her, and it made her untraceable from Soul Society. I think it's also the same thing that kept Rukia from regaining her shinigami powers, although the purpose of gigai was actually for shinigami to recover strength. Hou Gyoku defied that by eating the spirit power, and would have made Rukia completely human and powerless if things had gone on as they were.
...I think.

- On another note, they don't really need Rukia alive. They're just after the Hou Gyoku, after which Rukia won't be of use to them anymore.




Regarding what The Hero Of Time said, I doubt Urahara's in league with Aizen. I mean, considering everything that happened in the past episodes (I'm actually still at ep56 in the anime, sue me). Urahara may have his agenda, but looking at all the trouble he'd gone through to help Ichigo and his friends, it's hard to imagine he'd be on that other side. And besides, if he really were interested with Aizen's plan, he wouldn't have bothered hiding his mechanisms and just relinquished them to Aizen.




Hot damn. *____*

I'm just waiting for Ishida to resurface.
(....Dang, his father's eyecandy too.)

I'm going to revive this Bleach topic.

In recent weeks, Bleach has been showing it's filler storyline and also released a Bleach OVA. While the filler storyline not great, they actually have an actual story going during the filler season, unlike Naruto. So, I don't really mind these filler episodes by Bleach, despite the animation being very weak, as expected from filler episodes.

The OVA, Sword Frenzy, was obviously not badly done. The animation was solid and the story was just out there, but it was an OVA, so it's expected. You mostly get to see a ton of captains appearing and most of them not really doing a thing. Ichigo fights the bad villian and defeats him pretty easily. Nothing special to say about the OVA. It was solid and worth the watch at the very least.

Oh, as I expected, Bleach will air during the fall on Adult Swim. It's actually not that terrible since it's Adult Swim, not Toonami. Bleach will retain it's blood animation and other things you might expect to be removed on Toonami. If you watched Champloo, it was not badly editted, if it even was, on Adult Swim.

http://www.adultswim.com/williams/news/ind...es/default.html
A link for proof.

I found it hilarious that Ichinose looked EXACTLY like Ichise, almost to a tee. XD Otherwise the fillers are boring crap.