#Bleach filler

[recurring-polynya]

Attention all Gotei-13 telecom sickos: did you know that you can call a soul pager from a Hell Butterfly?

I did not know this. There are so many thoughts and emotions inside my body right now. Why would you even do this? We know Hitsugaya has a spirit phone and he has to feel a little stupid, yelling at an insect like that. Also, shouldn't he have to touch the butterfly in order to hear her reply? Can you put a Hell Butterfly on speaker???

Also, hiiii, Matsumoto's bedazzled flip phone from the Advance Team arc, hi!!!

Later on this episode, Rukia sends an email to Squad 12. They have email in Soul Society?? This is news to me as well.

Hiyosu receives it and it automatically takes over his screen, even though he's in the middle of something else. Akon tells him to ignore it. (I would never ignore an email from Rukia. Go to Hell, Akon)

The actual to and from lines are illegible, but I can't imagine that Rukia sent it directly to hiyosu[at]juunibantai.death. He was the one who was monitoring the surveillance bugs back in the first arc and got far too excited about examining Rukia's gigai, so I guess he's in charge of monitoring the the help-i-found-a-weird-girl inbox. I'm kind of in love with the send animation. It reminds me of the nonsense email client from Mission Impossible (1996).

[fluffykitkat]

Renji:talking too the other lieutenants during a mission: I can do anything I put my mind to. I once figured out Ichigo's phone number just by choosing random numbers.

*everyone glancing over at him*

Izuru: I’m surprised he answered

[leggomyeggo12]

A cool detail I've noticed within Bleach is that the noble clan zanpakutos we know of so far each seem to embody a core trait of the zanpakuto itself (all two noble zanpakuto lmao)

#1 the Kuchiki clan zanpakuto: Muramasa

Despite being introduced within filler and the full extent of its canon version mentioned in passing during CFYOW's first book is unknown, considering they reference the zanpakuto rebellion several times throughout the rest of CFYOW it's safe to say Muramasa works about the same way it does in the anime as it would in the mainline.

For those who don't know, Muramasa's got a lot going on with him but his big thing is he can enter the inner worlds of soul reapers and manipulate their zanpakuto's spirits to his advantage. His shikai form can simply turn the swords against you but his bankai, Mukojochu Muramasa, can bring the spirits of other zanpakuto as well as himself into the real world. This is well, shown in the rebellion arc itself. It's also worth noting Muramasa is much more independent opposed to other zanpakuto. While this is because of his assumption his master abandoned him (in the anime at least.)

But this plays into my first statement on these two swords, Muramasa embodies the spirit of the zanpakuto. The only other time in the series we see zanpakuto get manipulated by an outside force is PePe Waccabrada's schrift, the love. But even then it was not on the degree of control which Muramasa has. Being able to control larger groups with one command, being able to draw them into the real world, ect.

#2 the Tsunayashiro clan zanpakuto: Enrakyoten

Enrakyoten, like Muramasa made its (canon) debut in CFYOW and is used primarily by Tokinada Tsunayashiro. This blade's ability is to copy the shikais of other zanpakuto that the wielder has seen in action. The strength of the shikais mimicked depends on the user's reiatsu which could be very good or very bad depending on who is using it. But either way, weak or strong using this blade comes at a price. It drains your life away as you use this sword.

So what do I think this blade represents all things considered? The asauchi, the original blank slate of a sword that eventually turns into every zanpakuto we have ever seen. It doesn't take much to draw similarities here with Enrakyoten by itself not being able to do much but once its user witnesses other zanpakuto it can copy them, become them. Just like how the asauchi imprints on its user and becomes anything just based off their soul alone.

And well, that's just about all we can comment on about the royals. We do not know the Shihoin zanpakuto, nor do we know the Shiba's, we don't even know who the last noble clan is. But considering what limited info we know of these two blades I hope we can say the other 3 follow suit on the theming.

man it'll be so funny if it turns out this is just a wild coincidence

[laughing-moonlight]

I had shower thoughts again so you're welcome

[soienjoyer]

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Yoruichi-sama!

Ha-ah.

[bleachbleachbleach]

5 Great Things About an Episode I Hate (7, actually!)

The Halloween episode is my least favorite episode of Bleach. It PAINS me. Viscerally. But we watched it last night as part of our rewatch—and have, for some reason, watched it as a stand-alone multiple times, on purpose?? So last night I figured I’d think productively about it and keep track of at least 5 things I like about it!

1. Ichigo Cannot Abide his Own Recap

This episode takes place in the context of the final moments of the Winter War. We’re talking like, Aizen is transforming, Ichimaru’s time on this earth is limited, Final Getsuga Tenshou, final moments of this 93-season-spanning arc. Ichigo and Aizen are about to face off and make clear what the difference is between the two of them. And then this.

But astute viewers of The Halloween Episode will find portentous spoilers here: Ichigo is about to launch into a long recap of the Arabian Nights episode… and stops himself!

This is in the immediate aftermath of Aizen having spent two entire episodes recapping the entire series. And this, friends, is the true difference between their mettles.

2. Pumpkin Ghost Orihime

ToT This requires no elaboration. She is so cute. I’m here for Pumpkin Ghost Orihime and Pumpkin Ghost Orihime only.

3. Pirate Renji

Well, that and mummified pirate Renji. LOVE HIM. We went into this episode muttering nutterishly, "just think about Renji and Orihime just think about Renji and Orihime" and look they’re stars, perfection, I survived this episode and am alive today only by their majesty.

4. Chad was spared all of this

Despite the fact that Hitsugaya and Matsumoto are Here For Some Reason (a feat I usually love for them but hate for them so, so, so, so, so, emphatically deeply in this episode), and even She Not Appearing Ever Hinamori is here(!!!), Chad is not.

I like to think it’s because he’s busy preparing an ofrenda for his grandfather and is taking an evening for himself. Self-care. 😌

5. It’s All Komamura’s Fault

The conceit of the episode is that this was all a dream of Komamura’s, similar to the Arabian Nights dream being Isane’s. Not that dream interpretation benefits from too linear an analysis ("X appears in Y way, so Komamura must think Z"), but it makes me wonder what reports Komamura was reading in bed, because there’s not really a strong reason he’d know all that much about Ishida and Orihime, or really even Ichigo. To say nothing of RYUUKEN and ISSHIN, who are also in this episode for some reason.

— Was Chad omitted because Kyouraku did not deign to submit a report after his ryoka fight?

— Did Ishida and Orihime make it in because Ishida’s a Quincy and Orihime has unusual powers/got kidnapped?

— Did Komamura visit Hinamori while she was recovering, and that’s why she skated into dreamland? If so, love that for them. So much.

— Does Ryuuken and Isshin being here mean that the Gotei has files on both of them? Kurosaki Isshin, that is, as Soul Society’s Best/Worst Kept Secret at this point?

Bonus Round: 6. Features my Favorite OP

I do not pay a lot of attention to Bleach music—though I’m more amenable to the OP/EDs than the score by far—but The Marble OP is probably my favorite one. I know it has a real name, and I know its real name, but it’s the Marble OP.

But something I wondered last night that I’d never wondered before… What is the room that the hougyoku is in here? Fake Karakura’s Fake City Hall?

Bonus Round: 7. It's followed by the Best Bleach Episode of All Time

The Hisagi Inn Episode is RIGHT AFTER THIS ONE, the most immaculate Bleach episode of our hearts. B3 loves this episode more every time we see it, and our immediate reflex after it ends—every single time—is to watch it again immediately. ALL HAIL THE INN EPISODE

[intothatweebshit]

I’m gonna call this series “Zim highlights the Ikkayumi and Yumichika moments of Bleach Episodes” I did this before so let’s get on with it.

Todays Episodes are 128-131 a four parter

First off Ikkayumi date. Their outfits are so on point and they are just enjoying their lives as they deserve to be.

Yumi being proud of his boyfriend’s skill. He’s Ikkaku’s number one fan forever

I just love this screenshot. They’re all judging Rangiku and she just doesn’t care.

Yumichika going through a midlife crisis after being called old by a child. Ikkaku is annoyed but he loves him anyway( plus he gets called a chrome dome and equally upset)

Wallpaper Worthy ✨✨

Babes sitting next to each other as always.

Gays ready to cause mayhem 😏😏

I love this part so much. Yumichika has always been emotionally intelligent and this highlights that part of him. Toshiro wants to let these two siblings be together for a bit longer before they are separated in Soul Society. Ikkaku doesn’t understand at first and Yumi explains how sweet the captain is being. Plus the soft look he is giving Ikkaku just makes this perfect.

….continue in pt2

[nums-bird]

Are we just gonna sit here and pretend that Bleach fillers doesn't slap.I have been here for a long time and all I see people say is "skip the bleach filler, it's not worth it" bruhhhh.The reason I see people confused with some fanworks is bcuz they never watched the filler.They didn't know that Ichigo has his own Aladdin parody filler,they wouldn't know that Toshiro played football for Karin's football team,they wouldn't know the who karakura's superheroes are, they wouldn't know that the zanpakuto got physical forms.Yes,this is a sign to go and watch the bleach filler

[dr-skazka]

After getting inspired and studying the amazing art of a mutal, I’ve been able to a) better sketch and b) fill my sketchbook in a way I coulndnt before! :D

And now I’m very happy with it ssksksksksk

Here tumblr.

Take a sketch of Ura Vira and UraShin for now! These are sketch ideas so they will most likely be turned into digital drawings :3

[irlkisukeurahara]

Senbonzakura would be the type of kid who's like "No my brother is the one who ate all of the chocolate!!" As he's standing there with it smeared all over his face

[saltysatellite804]

I think the main reason I dislike the filler The Invading Army arc is because it got so obnoxious with the "power of friendship" trope to a degree that feels like preschool media. The villain was goofy too but like they tried to make him serious.

But damn that arc had some killer animation I cant deny that.

[recurring-polynya]

The Bount Arc features many things and one of them is a rare glimpse of a place I had previously assumed didn't even exist: The Squad 11 Captain's Office.

As I said, I generally refuse to believe that Zaraki maintains any sort of "administrative space"--I think Yumichika does all the squad paperwork on a Formica, diner-style table that somehow died and got sent to Soul Society in the "officer's lounge", which has orange shag carpeting and smells mysteriously like Miller High Life (the Champagne of Beers).

Even so, this place is beyond my wildest imaginings. The pink walls? The elegant, arcing windows, spilling natural light into the room? It's hard to tell from this shot, but the chairs are purple:

The couches look oddly like the Squad 6 couches, but they are not--the Squad 6 couches are wingbacks and don't have that wooden frame along the back and sides, and they have legs so they are up off the floor. Also, Zaraki has a very similar mysterious paperwork tray-table to the one Ginrei had in the Zanpakutou Rebellion arc. Zaraki's seems taller. Also, why is there actual paperwork on it???

I can only come up with two possible explanations for this:

Squad 11 has a Captain's Office, but Zaraki never uses it, so he let Yachiru make all the decor decisions. This would explain the pink walls, and we know she likes Byakuya's house, so maybe she cribbed the rest from him. Possibly even stole the furniture out of the dumpster the last time Squad 6 redecorated (which I assume happens, like, twice yearly)

This isn't even their office. They're just squatting in Byakuya's digs while he's out running around in Rukongai.

Update!!: A few episodes later, they were still sitting here (over the same time period that Renji, Matsumoto and Hitsugaya ran from the Seireitei to Kusajishi, for the record) and it was identified as Squad 11, so I guess option 1 is the winner!

[fluffykitkat]

Izuru: You deserve a reward for putting up with me momo. I’m quite the handful I am sorry

Momo: well You’re my reward so I’m all doing good because I have you by my side Izuru dear *Izuru blushing*

*meanwhile*

Renji : You deserve a reward for putting up with me Rukia

Rukia: True very true, you can be really difficult at times and I mean lots of times with that but so can I be too.

Renji: that’s why we’re the most perfect couple Rukia

Shuhei: ugh

[graciethegreat]

People make fun of Byakuya and Renji for being bankai spammers or generally useless but they have some of the strongest win to loss ratios in bleach. Byakuya with a 77.7% win rate and Renji with 62%. Especially after Renji unlocked his true bankai? Squad 6 has THE strongest captain and lieutenant duo and I want respect on their names.

[laughing-moonlight]

Bleach Episode 303? A.K.A.: Yachiru Causes Chaos, Rangiku Shirks Work Again, Nanao Anime Glasses Glow, Ikkaku Being Baldest Baldy, Izuru Wakes Up and Chooses Violence, R.I.P. Shuuhei the Bleeder, Momo Was Here I Guess, Yumichika Is Uglier Than He Thinks, Giraffe Isane, Soifon More Like Simp-fon and a Very Tired Toshirou Hitsugaya

[soienjoyer]

Yoruichi’s Business to take care