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Bleach Recap 2020, Ep. 35 – The Aftermath of Murder, and Escalating Tensions

Welcome to the Episode 35 Recap! Most of the action happens early on in this one, with the rest being setup for some more engaging conflict to come. Even before the shocking murder of Aizen, the Shinigami very much felt like a house divided, but in the wake of this horrific event, things are aboutContinueContinue reading “Bleach Recap 2020, Ep. 35 – The Aftermath of Murder, and Escalating Tensions”

Bleach Recap 2020, Ep. 34 – Murder In The Seireitei

This episode, we return to the Seireitei, where the Ichigo/Renji battle is effectively over, and both combatants are a little worse for the wear. Ichigo won this one, but nevertheless, both of them collapse due to their injuries. Shinigami are on their way to the scene, so Ganju quickly grabs an unconscious Ichigo, and heContinueContinue reading “Bleach Recap 2020, Ep. 34 – Murder In The Seireitei”

Bleach Recap 2020, Ep. 33 – Save The Cat

So, the fillers have officially begun (I know, I can’t contain my excitement either). I’ve been wondering, when they would inevitably begin to pour in, how I would handle frivolous side-stories that I don’t particularly care for, and I guess the best answer for this is just what I’ve been trying to do so far:ContinueContinue reading “Bleach Recap 2020, Ep. 33 – Save The Cat”

Bleach Recap 2020, Ep. 32 – Humble beginnings and a hopeful ending

‘When she left, I was the one who didn’t go after her.’ Happy February, everyone! As I reflect on my first month covering this series, it’s only apt that this episode itself is an extended flashback, as a thoroughly defeated Renji reflects on his long past with Rukia, a past that goes way back toContinueContinue reading “Bleach Recap 2020, Ep. 32 – Humble beginnings and a hopeful ending”

Bleach Recap 2020, Ep. 31 – A Matter of Resolve

Fittingly, for the end of the first month of Bleach Recap 2020, we get a battle-heavy episode with a lot of emotional and character-driven subtext behind it, which is the kind of thing that Bleach, at its best, excels at. What are Ichigo’s limits (if any)? The clash of wills (and weapons) continues between IchigoContinueContinue reading “Bleach Recap 2020, Ep. 31 – A Matter of Resolve”

Bleach Recap 2020, Ep. 30 – Rematch! Ichigo vs. Renji, Round 2

Welcome to Day 30, Episode 30 of the Bleach Recap 2020! Well, I have to say that was faster than expected, but, that said, we still have quite a ways to go. So without any further ado… The Ideal Guide It was a truly fortunate turn of events that Ichigo and Ganju ran into HanataroContinueContinue reading “Bleach Recap 2020, Ep. 30 – Rematch! Ichigo vs. Renji, Round 2”

Bleach Recap 2020, Ep. 29 – An Unlikely Ally, and the Promise of Battle to come

Jirobo is a really sore loser… We start off with a somewhat lengthy recap of Uryu’s fight with Jirobo (which I’m not even mad at), with the winner already more or less decided. The obvious victor, Uryu, already has Jidanbo cowering, and held in check with an arrow pointed right at him. In a particularlyContinueContinue reading “Bleach Recap 2020, Ep. 29 – An Unlikely Ally, and the Promise of Battle to come”

Bleach Recap 2020, Ep. 28 – A New and Improved Ishida?

The game of cat and mouse within the Seireitei continues. Despite Ikkaku’s sound defeat at the hands of Ichigo, the looming threat of the shinigami is only escalating as things progress. While some of our main characters are facing new challenges, other confrontations are coming to a close, as is the case with Ganju… GanjuContinueContinue reading “Bleach Recap 2020, Ep. 28 – A New and Improved Ishida?”

Bleach Recap 2020, Episode 27 – Ichigo vs. Ikkaku!

Welcome to Episode 27, Day 27 of my 2020 Bleach recap! The entire Seiretei is abuzz, with shinigami searching right and left for the intruding Ryoka, but with little success so far. Different groups and divisions are being directed with various orders over a PA system, causing a general sense of anarchy, which some ofContinueContinue reading “Bleach Recap 2020, Episode 27 – Ichigo vs. Ikkaku!”

Bleach Recap 2020, Ep. 26 – Fight or Flight

NEW OPENING!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeqvhwjYBws So we have a new OP this episode, and it’s pretty good, another one of my faves! So far, no complaints about the soundtrack of this series, plus the action-packed vibe reflects the excitement to come, previewing the many future battles and conflicts of the Soul Society arc, and showcasing the expandingContinueContinue reading “Bleach Recap 2020, Ep. 26 – Fight or Flight”