[Anime] Bleach

Bleach7.com's got Dattebayo's Episode 92 up, and from what I saw it looks like we're going to see the Bounto for a quite a bit longer. Mainly because it's shaping up to be a each-person-fights-one-bounto type deal.

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Yup, you're right. They've already shown Ulquiorra and Grimmjow. I give the filler maybe like 5 or 6 episodes. 3 for those last 3 Bounto (the straight sword-wielding lady and whale rider may die in the same episode), the big guy and then a two part for Kariya.

As for the manga:

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The group has absolutely shitty odds as saving Orihime on the first try. They'll likely get trampled, reunite and train some more.

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Actually, the fillers are ending very soon. Many are speculating that they may be up just before the year ends. The intro and ending to the last episode of the Bleach had previews of the of the Bleach movie that's going to be released soon. The new girl's name is Senna, and the animation quality (ridiculous) should've been enough to hint that this wasn't the regular show.

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I think the fillers will end before the year's up, looking at what the last few episodes have been. Each of the Bounto have been taken down very fast. Kariya's already into the typical villain flashback zone, and Ishida's down for the count. Maybe 2-3 more episodes, due to the inevitable secret development during the battle.

They've already shown Ulquiorra in the previous intros, and Aizen is featured in this one along with the Arrancar squad that Grimmjow leads. The regular animators seem to be returning as well (they were working on the movie), if the the intro's clips are any indication.

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Originally Posted by Dee

Caught up with the manga so far, and pretty much

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Orihime is really starting to get useless/annoying, like Sakura in Naruto. I haven't caught up with Naruto, but Orihime is one of those characters. Seeing Shinji fight the arrancar, that part was awesome. But it only lasted for like two pages. I just want this arc to finish up quickly since those individual battles aren't getting very interesting.

Well, it looks like the filler episodes are over and the Arrancar arc is starting up in the anime. Episode 110's title is more than proof enough, especially given the student they're introducing.

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IMO, they're building up to something. It was the same as in Soul Society, with the whole splitting up business. There's a ton of possible ways they can go with this, but they'll likely focus on Ichigo and his "hollow" thing. Their reaction, etc... I agree that it's not moving fast enough, since at this rate we'll end up with a second filler arc to give the manga more time.

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Originally Posted by Summonmaster

Finally the end of the filler!

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Although it's so lame how Kariya and all the bounto died. It was so easy to hit him at times and impossible other times. It was so illogical most of the time though. I want them to make Lilin disappear forever, those three souls felt so useless throughout the whole filler arc.

What exactly does this Arrancar arc involve?

Well...

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They're going to find a way to off them before Shinji shows up and the anime gets back on the manga track. The animators from the SS arc are back for the main arc again, meaning we'll get much better animation quality than the shoddiness that was the Bounto.

Either way, I trust they'll get rid of the 3 mod souls just like they removed the battle accessory from the picture entirely.

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Originally Posted by Vexe

I don't have anything against it, since it seemed good so far (and they did not replace the good opening music with some utter crap, like Naruto did).

And about the 3 souls...

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I really hope they get crushed when Shinji shows up.

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Oh, I don't think we have to worry about them. From the way they've handled things, the next episode will get rid of them. They are Bounto derivatives according to what they mentioned at the start of this filler arc. If not? We'll end up seeing them only in filler episodes.

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What im looking foward to is Ikkaku in the real world. It was hilarious in the manga so im expecting it will be even better in the anime

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I can't wait for that. The scenes with him and Keigo at home, along with his sister Mizuho are hilarious. Definitely a good dose of comedy after the fight that led to him staying with them.

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Ah, I wonder how strong Ishida's katana is lawl.

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Probably very strong, or at least markedly stronger than his standard arrows. That would explain why he has a finite amount and why he sliced right through her blades like that. From the way the fights are going, it'll be 1-2 (maybe 3) chapters per character. IMO, she's probably going to get killed by Ishida using he sword as an arrow, and since it can pierce her armor, that'll be the finishing blow.

Of course, KT could take this in another direction.

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Originally Posted by Vexe

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Well, right after the anime gets close to the manga again, he and the 3 dolls will most probably reappear to lead into a second filler arc.

That's pretty much it.

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Bingo, or... it could simply be the closure he was looking for. The 3 dolls will probably used in filler episodes with Kon or something to keep the manga and anime a fair distance apart.

Animation's already jumping back up, too.

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Originally Posted by somedude2387

Well 111 is now out and I must say I'm enjoying the new episodes as some of the earlier ones

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was anyone else surprised that when Ichigo's dad killed that fisher hollow he didn't bring up the fact that it killed his wife? In that other episode when Ichigo fought it he got really fired up and unleashed but his dad was so nonchalant about it

Is the new chapter out yet?

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Simple. They're handling the anime differently. That's probably why they kept Ririn, Cloud and Nova, since they could take up time in episodes. Honestly, from what I've seen of the episode titles and the pace the manga is going, we're going to see another filler arc very soon.

But yeah, anyone who hasn't read the manga is definitely blown away by Ryuuken and Isshin stepping foward. Hopefully they keep Ichigo's near-lethal hold on Hiyori as close to the manga as possible. Definitely a scene I loved.

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Originally Posted by Grawl

I was quite surprised to see that. I had to take a good look before I realised who it actually was.

There was one other thing they left out:

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Urahara didn't show up afterwards, like he does in the manga. I guess that's why he didn't mention it in the anime, since that's what spurs him to do so near the start of the Arrancar arc.

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Originally Posted by Erisu Kimu

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Actually, in episode 112, Urahara shows up. While in conversation with Isshin, Isshin does indeed mention his wife. So, it basically is following the Manga with the only difference being the three dolls added to the mix. I'm glad they didn't leave out the Isshin/Urahara convo. That's one of my favourite moments.

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Oh, now that I've seen 112, I'm glad that they kept that there. Guess I jumped the gun a bit there, since leaving that out would definitely get viewers a little confused (example: Didn't that hollow kill his wife? Why didn't he mention anything, etc..). The way they handled their conversation was good, though the doll writing these things down was a bit irritating (filler, so it's bearable).

Anyone notice Ulquiorra and Yammy in the episode preview? They look pretty well drawn, hopefully they move as well as they look.

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Originally Posted by nazpyro

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Ya, hope so.

I'm really cised for Shinigami appearance in school. That was jaw-dropping for me in the manga, and I hope it will be again come this next episode.

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Oh, we're probably going to get that either next episode, or in the preview that we get at the end of 113. I guess it depends on whether they really want to stretch out this bit to let the manga advance a bit further.

Originally Posted by Erisu Kimu

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Yep. Hopefully the dolls won't come along for the ride once Ichigo, Chad and Ishida go to Las Noches.

Ulquiorra and Yammy appearing in the next episode means some good things to come I can't wait till Urahara fights Yammy later on.

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Why would they come along to Hueco Mundo? The team's already got 3 companions with them, and two of the five don't have them to make those battles quicker (less dialogue/fewer characters to draw) to complete. Chad's, for example, is whizzing by pretty quick. It'll probably be done by the middle of the next chapter with maybe some Renji/Rukia coverage.

Ulquiorra/Yammy is going to awesome, though. Can't wait to see Chad get laid out completely by Mr. Yam, as that was a shocker in the manga. You're right though, we've got good times ahead.

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Originally Posted by nazpyro

Oh man, loving Bleach right now. I'm liking the Latin music they got going too with the Arrancar.

And they got to one of my favorite moments from the manga finally, that it even brought a sentimental tear to my right eye like it did when I read it...

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...the return of Rukia.

Having the other Shinigami there is also massive fun. =p

Yeah, 114's animation and consistency as back up to what it was pre-Bounto. I was worried it was going to look like shit from then on (therefore ruining damn good manga scenes).

The manga is absolutely phenomenal now, and you can tell it's building up to something even with the major defeat of one of the characters and a ridiculous plot twist. For those of you who are following the manga, here's a link to chapter 262 where all this takes place.

BTW, I also like the theme they gave the Arrancar and, this may see minor, the sound the garganta makes when it opens/closes.

Originally Posted by somedude2387

Yeh the episodes now are sweet, I really enjoy waking up on the last few Fridays before Uni goes back knowing that a new episode of bleach is out. 114 was good but did anyone think...

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there was heaps of fan service in that ep or was it just me. The scene where Yoruichi was eating with just that top on seemed to last for a bit long. It was also funny how when all the Shinigami were walking down the school hallway it seemed as though the pair of breasts had dialogue

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There was already a good bit of fanservice in the chapter that this episode was made from, though they simply added more (Orihime's skirt during the bankai scene, for example) or lengthened what was already there to take up time.

Originally Posted by somedude2387

People have been saying that the anime is too close to the manga now and they'll probably have more fillers, just one question, are there any fillers out there in Bleach or Naruto or whatever that people think are good because everyone seems to complain about them.

So far, we've only had the Bounto arc. It was ok, but nowhere near as good as SS or what we've read of the Arrancar arc. Looking at what's happening in the manga at the moment, we'll probably see a filler arc. Hopefully not as long as the Bounto one, but filler nonetheless.

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And yes, 110 is the first episode of the Arrancar arc. It was a long wait for those of us who waited for it, that's for sure.

115 was fucking amazing. The show's back up to where it was before in terms of animation quality and consistency, and the execution of the manga scenes was spot on. One thing that really got me riled up was

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the anime basically showing us that Ulquiorra is a Vasto Lorde, the strongest type of hollow. Oh the whole Yammy = Adjucha thing was surprising too

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The anime's moving fast, or at least it seems that way. If the next episode they spend it mainly building up to the confrontation shown, that's a good sign they're pacing themselves.

Oh, Bleach Chapter 263 spoilers for you guys who are interested. Translated text + shots of the chapter inside.

http://www.narutomania.com/forums/bl...ers-60952.html

I was speaking idiomatically.

Originally Posted by NaYa NuhYa

Whoo, the new chapter got somewhere, but not as much as I expected =(

Wait, you mean 264? It looks like it's a setup for the

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Rukia vs Kaien-Arrcanr and Renji vs Zaerapollo Grants fights.

265 is going to be wild, that's for sure. Now all we need to see is who Ishida is going to confront.

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Originally Posted by NaYa NuhYa

I hated how it just ended her dodging his blade. I expected him to be along with Shinigami... (I can't wait to see his Bankai if he got one.)

She's... going to get raped if he uses it. I don't even think he's even got one. Remember, he's not a shinigami anyone, but who knows what he can do now. Imagine if he actually releases.

BTW, if you want, I can link you to chapter 264. Jesus, another rank revealed.

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Sent the PM, I'm sure you're going to enjoy the latest happenings. Just from the text available now and the pictures, he's a bastard.

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Holy shit, 117 & 118 were awesome. D-Roy's encounter dragged on a little too long, but everything else was nicely down. 118 especially... damn. I like how they keep the battle going at a good clip, unlike quite a few shows. 119 won't be for another 2 weeks so it looks like they're giving the manga room to advance.

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Goddamn chapter 266. Arroniro who was claiming to be Kaien is some horrifying experiment thing after Rukia blew a hole in the wall. The light touched him and his disguise faded.

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Originally Posted by Digital_Divider

I have to say 118 was pretty damn awesome. Ikkaku kicked ass and took names.

I have a bit of a question though..

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Ikkaku released his bankai on earth.. I thought that, Ichigo being the exception, that they couldn't do that... are they just not allowed to? or can they regardless? Additionally I know I'm going to be flogged for this, but I never really got into the manga. anyone know if there is a torrent I can d/l and get up to speed?

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No, they can do Bankai one earth, it's just that VCs and Captains have so much reiatsu that it affects the real world, so they're limited to only 20% of it when there. Thing is, Ikkaku isn't a vice-captain nor a captain, so he had no limiter on him.

As for the manga, Bleach7.com has the manga all the way up to the latest one as well as raw images from 266 (which is a serious fucking shocker).

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Originally Posted by somedude2387

Yeh I enjoyed 118 too

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Ikkaku having a bankai was cool, I didn't expect that of someone who's a third seat

A couple of questions for you guys
1. Watching the episodes it seems like the higher the number of the arrancar the weaker they are. If that's the case then Grimmjow being 6 or whatever he is would be right up there with probably Aizen, the 2 other ex-shinigami and Ulquiorra above him
2. When the Arrancar came down to earth and searched for people with spirit power shouldn't they have found the Vaizard as well or do the Vaizard hang out in Hueco too

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- Shawlong's going to explain the numbering system for the Arrancar in the next episode. Basically, the Numeros (Decimo Trecer, Sexto, etc...) are ranked in terms of seniority. The top 10 Arrancar are in a group called the Espada and are ranked by strength, #1 being the strongest. Yammy already mentioned he's the 10th, Ulquiorra hasn't stated his number and Grimmjow ID'd himself as #6 (Sexta Arrancar)

- Neither SS or Aizen even know of their existence, and later on you see why they couldn't detect them anyway. Needless to say, the series is going to heat up again. The animation was absolutely flawless, as was the pacing in the last few episodes.

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Originally Posted by nazpyro

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I may be mistaken (or it may not have been said yet in the anime?), but I think Ikkaku is of a higher level (lieutenant?), but he wants to stay subordinate to Kenpachi Zaraki. <3 So he keeps his bankai a secret to avoid being promoted or something.

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Yup, that's it. They're going to explain it in the next episode. There's a pretty good reason why he wants it a secret, and you'll also find out how far back Yamichka, Ikkaku and Zaraki go back.

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Wow, the manga is fucking rollingseeing as the latest chapters have been fantastic. Beware the spoilers if you don't follow the manga, though that should be obvious.

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Ulquiorra breaking the news to Ichigo that Rukia's down for the count (she's probably not dead) and the conflict afterwards were pretty nice. The pacing was brisk, keeping that sense of urgency Ichigo must have when he's trying to make the most of those eleven seconds.

Unfortunately, Ulquiorra's #4, two steps up from GJ whom he couldn't off. The short, but sweet counterattack from our Emo Espada had ole Ichigo's head spinning and the rank revelation killed his hopes on the spot.

This newest chapter has Ishida taking on #8 (Zael) since Renji's losing, and Grimmjow apparently coming to save Orihime from Loli and Menoli. Those two are definitely doing their best to turn her into a humanoid sack of meat.

Definitely can't wait to see all this animated, and with the manga progressing at this rate, my fears of another filler season look like they're unfounded.

I was speaking idiomatically.

Well, 122 is available.

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Looks like a setup episodes and pretty much stuck to the manga, though I'm pleased with how they're using the filler characters. They essentially use them as comic relief or devices to stop the plot and eat up time.

They've finally reached the part where Ichigo finds the Vizards and the whole Ichigo/Hollow thing gets explained further. I can't wait for the next episode. Those of you who've read the manga probably know why.

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Originally Posted by somedude2387

Is this week a no new episode week. I've been waiting for 127 to get released but there's been nothing, any help people?

According to Bleach7, there's no anime this week.

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Wow, it looks like Ichigo's dead and Grimmjow's brought Orihime to revive him.

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Her hair and outfit is a teal color, jouhou. There was a color spread with her in it a while back. It was definitely a surprise to see her all grown, and Kubo still managed to keep her cute looking. The ranking things was a massive surprise, though it makes me wonder if there aren't extra Espada.

#10 - Yami
#9 - Aaro (Dead)
#8 - Zael
#7 - ???
#6 - Grimmjow (Down for the count)
#5 - Noitora
#4 - Ulquiorra (should be back any moment)
#3 - Nel
#2 - ???
#1 - ???

Could it be that she's the old #3? Or that there are two Espada members holding the same rank?

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Originally Posted by jouhou

Teal, huh? Nice.
Yeah, I'm confused about the ranking.
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So Grimmjow lost his arm and lost his rank, #6, to Luppi. So before Grimmjow lost his arm, shouldn't Luppi be #7? but Luppi isn't in the pictures of the 10 Espadas.

Btw, here's my guess on the ranking with respect to the picture
05-03-06-09-02
10-01-04-08-07

Yeah, here's a picture that has the colors close to what Kubo used.

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As for the ranking...

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Luppi was #6 for a while, but was killed before that picture showed up, with GJ reclaiming his spot. Now that we know what we know about him, we can see why he didn't hesitate in killing Luppi. That picture's been analyzed to death in various Bleach communities and basically you can't guess who's rank is what from that alone.

Heh, seems like Stark is a really popular guess for #1. I'd be great if it was something as leisurely as him, though.

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