Discussion Bleach

196 was good. The trust match ups for the espada here are basically perfect. Body horror scientist vs Body horror scientist. Bruteforce strength battle maniac vs ruteforce strength battle maniac. Speed vs Speed. I don't think Unohana's is a specific match up.

Eh, it was less Urahara's request, and more that it was planned I think, after all Urahara had 3 months by Yamamoto but he said it could be done in 1.

 

197 was good. Byakuya packed Zommari up, he stood no chance. 50 eyes vs millions of blades. GG.

 

198 was good. Zommari was chimping out and Byakuya finished him with style. Mayuri is an absolute freak, but yeah he can mess around a bit. He's impressive in his abilities of science/research and development. Perfect counter to Szayelaporro.

 

199 was good. Nemi was taken out but Mayuri had planted poison in her body for such an occasion. Absolutely brutal end for Szayelaporro but deserved.

 

200 was good. S to spit on Szayelaporro's grave. Mayuri got his loot from the lab. He's really out here reviving Nemu in the most suspicious way possible. Kenpachi vs Nnoitora is the final fight, and Nnoitora has yet to release.

 

201 was alright, although pacing slow. Just back and forward Kenpachi has the upper hand, then Nnoitora does with his release. Bro doesn't have Shikai or Bankai.

I mean, Ichigo himself has literally just been repeating Kenpachi for like the last 5 episodes lmao. I feel like Tatsuki probably would've been a better pick than Orihime to get powers, etc.

 

202 was good. Kenpachi's bankai is just using two hands. He basically ended Nnoitora in one blow, before a final clash which finally put him down. Nnoitora was always ruthless, but he became more so because he hated being looked down on/pitied, even if it wasn't.

 

203 was good. Orihime stolen again. God damn, they had her right there. Ulquiorra is left in charge, for an Ichigo Ulquiorra showdown. Aizen, Tousen, Gin, Starrk, Barragan and Harribel have invaded the world of the living, with the remaining captains showing up too. They did a smart swap, swapping Karakura Town into the soul Society with a fake in place.