Bleach Ep. 111..."blah"

[ryushe]

Wow, This episode went from "blah" to sour.

For those who've seen the episode you must be as disappointed with it as I am.

I haven't watch a single episode of the filler, But who are those 3 puppets/humans things? Man they annoy me. A lot.
Am I the only one who sees more fillers in the future?

Even though most of the episode was kinda "blah", Isshin's arrival was great (I loved that score they played when he was talking to the Arrancar) :D

[Fort Major]

I haven't watched 111 yet (downloading as we speak) but I started to read some of the manga after the SS arc and am excited to see some of the upcoming stuff animated. . .

[SonRyu]

I was rather hoping that they'd phase out the filler characters/references once they got back to canon material, but that doesn't seem to be the case. I can understand keeping the filler 'modified souls' characters for future filler use, but they really shouldn't be mixed into canon storyline. I hope they find a way to get them out of the story asap; it was bad enough they were there for Isshin's scene, I sure don't want to see them when the rest of the Arrancar show up.

[Caster13]

ive been trying to get Bittorrent so i can download anime, but every time i try my internet malfunctions and it closes all of the windows....:$%&#!:

[goddessofanime]

I'll have to watch it on youtube. I just mainly want to see it for the Ryuken/Uryuu confrontation that's coming and what Ryuken's deal is.

[Talon]

Wow, this was pretty dissapointing. Why are the filler characters in this episode doing absolutely meaningless things that don't contribute to the plot at all? I just hope the animation gets better for the upcoming Arrancar fights.

[ffl]

The filler characters were there just to take up time, but... I was peeved to see them too.=\ I wanted to see more action.

[Fort Major]

After watching the episode, I'm gonna have to agree with everyone and say the filler characters are pointless and it did annoy me to some degree to see them get so much "air time."

Filler characters interacting with the canon storyline is some cringe worthy sh . ..stuff.

[HSaabedra]

I knew this would happen. It surprised me that it took one episode though.

[kurayami_jidai]

Eh, the high point was Isshin's arrival and how he dealt with the Arancarr.

[goddessofanime]

On a totally pervy, fangirl-ish note, Ishida's dad is all sorts of hot. And thank you for providing shirtless shots of Ishida, animators, though the animation was a hot mess.




We now resume to your regular posting.

[ffl]

On a totally pervy, fangirl-ish note, Ishida's dad is all sorts of hot. And thank you for providing shirtless shots of Ishida, animators, though the animation was a hot mess.

A "hot mess"...? I guess that goes in with the totally pervy, fangirlish note...

[Dj_Saito]

You cant expect the filler characters to completely disappear right after the filler arc.....They also have to build the story up so its going to be like this for at least 2 more eps. I don't think this episode sucked although I am disappointed at how much time was wasted on the filler characters and kon when there are more important things to show.

[Juicelee777]

yeah this ep was some bs but I understand why they added the bounto ballsacks in this. its mainly because if you look at the actual manga of this particular episode kon runs around only for like 2 or 3 pages if you were trying to do that without the three testicle hairs you would have had kon running for like 10 minutes straight or you would have had to make a butt load of non cannon filler dialouge (i.e. a 15 minute flashback about some rediculous event that completly defines why there is no money in being a quincy) in short I can accept it but I hope its not like this the whole cannon arc

I mean hell if you need a filler character that bad then bring back Don Kanonji at least he was funny

bwa haha...sorry

[lostandhungry]

i guess the filler characters are in there to slow down the rate at which the anime is going... the manga only has about... iono... 70-80ish chapter lead on it? at this rate, the anime will catch up to the manga in no time...

crap... i just realized that i just summarized juicelee... oh well. no sense it deleting it once i posted it.

i really shouldn't have read the manga beforehand... that also helped to take away some of the excitement.

[goddessofanime]

A "hot mess"...? I guess that goes in with the totally pervy, fangirlish note...


I was talking about the animation. It did suck.

[fireteen2006]

Dang you people are picky. I've watched every single episode including the fillers and the only thing I didn't like was the large amount of talking. I don't mind the filler characters, it's not going to kill you if there in a episode for no more then 3 minutes. If it's more then remove all sharp objects away from you.

My only question is why the freak did they make Ichigo's dad a Shinigami. Not only stupid but he's a captain-class. I don't read the manga but if I did I still would have been peeved.

[Talon]

Dang you people are picky. I've watched every single episode including the fillers and the only thing I didn't like was the large amount of talking. I don't mind the filler characters, it's not going to kill you if there in a episode for no more then 3 minutes. If it's more then remove all sharp objects away from you. That was more than three minutes, and people are getting angry because the actual canon of the manga has been changed to fit these annoying filler characters. If they needed more time for the manga to get farther storywise before making the anime canon then frankly I would prefer another filler arc to them changing canon material.

My only question is why the freak did they make Ichigo's dad a Shinigami. Not only stupid but he's a captain-class. I don't read the manga but if I did I still would have been peeved.
Actually I think its an excellent way to show how Ichigo can even become a shinigami without Rukia's powers. Its in his blood. Thus, a large plot hole has been filled.

[fireteen2006]

That was more than three minutes, and people are getting angry because the actual canon of the manga has been changed to fit these annoying filler characters. If they needed more time for the manga to get farther storywise before making the anime canon then frankly I would prefer another filler arc to them changing canon material.
I was useing 3 minutes as a generalization as saying even if there on there for a little bit their be either rants or a riot.


Actually I think its an excellent way to show how Ichigo can even become a shinigami without Rukia's powers. Its in his blood. Thus, a large plot hole has been filled.
:$%&#!:

[bravejaf]

Until they significantly change anything in the manga I think everyone should just STFU. All they did this episode was lengthen the chase scene, its not like Ririn defeated the Arrancar or anything like that. Would you rather they add more fillers like Naruto did, cause Bleach fillers weren't even 1/3 the length of Naruto fillers. The faster the anime goes through the manga chapters, the faster we get back to 100% episode fillers.

If the manga was 200+ chapters ahead, or finished, I could see why people would be angry but that is not the case. And if you don't like the direction of the anime, don't watch it. Its that simple.

[Siendra]

Dang you people are picky. I've watched every single episode including the fillers and the only thing I didn't like was the large amount of talking. I don't mind the filler characters, it's not going to kill you if there in a episode for no more then 3 minutes. If it's more then remove all sharp objects away from you.

My only question is why the freak did they make Ichigo's dad a Shinigami. Not only stupid but he's a captain-class. I don't read the manga but if I did I still would have been peeved.

Where the heck else would he have gotten his level of Spirit Power?

[master terrence]

Eh, the high point was Isshin's arrival and how he dealt with the Arancarr.

I agree, that was cool. Also Ishida's dad showed up and kicked ***. They've revived the conflict of Quincy vs. Shinigami. I wonder which dad is stronger.

My only question is why the freak did they make Ichigo's dad a Shinigami. Not only stupid but he's a captain-class. I don't read the manga but if I did I still would have been peeved.

It means he's more than just a leech off of Rukia and more than a shinigami rep. It also means that the whole conflict of sentencing Rukia to death was WRONG.

[asdffdsa]

Really after I started hearing that they were cutting the battle shorter than they where in the manga. I could tell that something like this was gonna happen. My question is why didn't they see this coming from the beginning and keep the anime going at a slower pace. Please don't shoot me if some of the info I got was wrong.

As for the filler characters being in the cannon arc. I'm fine with it as long as they don't doing anything to drastically change the real story. It's just something that we have to deal with for now.

[quaze6]

holy crap. ichigos dad, a shinigami? wtf?

[master terrence]

As for the filler characters being in the cannon arc. I'm fine with it as long as they don't doing anything to drastically change the real story. It's just something that we have to deal with for now.


I have a feeling they'll use the filler characters to waste time, add humor, and add another filler arc later on.

[ZeroRyoko1974]

Ichigos dad a Shinigami Captain was totally bad ***. I kind of wonder if Ichigo having his Spirit power capped basically, was his dads doing. Was his dad faking this whole time then, that he couldn't see spirits? Ichigo is going to have a cow when he finds out (if he finds out :P). It was a major suprise that he was a Shinigami, but it did make sense I guess. I suppose it was something like he was a death god, saw Ichigos mom, and fell in love, and abandoned being a death god to marry her and raise a family.

[Juicelee777]

It was a major suprise that he was a Shinigami, but it did make sense I guess. I suppose it was something like he was a death god, saw Ichigos mom, and fell in love, and abandoned being a death god to marry her and raise a family.

also adding that he blmed himself for his wifes death so thats another reason he quit as well

but otherwise you hit the nail on the head if I remember the manga correctly


but on a side note I've always wanted to ask this question if isshin was a shinigami before he met ichigo's mom then that means he was dead right? so does that mean he used a faux body to make whoopee in karukaru? so like what does that make ichigo and his sisters? they are 50% human 25% faux body and 25% spirit beings? O.o

[SonRyu]

One theory I have, which is based on the popular opinion that Isshin was the previous Captain of the 11th Division (that Zaraki killed to become Captain), is that he was given special priviledges upon "death". Those priviledges being that he was reincarnated on Earth as a mortal, but was able to retain his Shinigami powers and abilities, which would allow him to leave his body just like Ichigo does to use his Shinigami powers. With that in mind, I'd say no, Isshin was not in a gigai (faux body) making whoopee to Masaki. Now, if Isshin was not the previous Captain of the 11th Division that Zaraki killed, he was most likely a Captain of one of the other Divisions at some point in the past (he does wear a Captain haori around his arm after all), and for whatever reason (most likely peacefully) left his position and Division for Earth, where I still feel he was for again whatever reason reincarnated as a mortal human retaining Shinigami powers (I do not believe that this whole time he was an ex-Captain Shinigami in a gigai).

[Juicelee777]

One theory I have, which is based on the popular opinion that Isshin was the previous Captain of the 11th Division (that Zaraki killed to become Captain), is that he was given special priviledges upon "death". Those priviledges being that he was reincarnated on Earth as a mortal, but was able to retain his Shinigami powers and abilities, which would allow him to leave his body just like Ichigo does to use his Shinigami powers. With that in mind, I'd say no, Isshin was not in a gigai (faux body) making whoopee to Masaki. Now, if Isshin was not the previous Captain of the 11th Division that Zaraki killed, he was most likely a Captain of one of the other Divisions at some point in the past (he does wear a Captain haori around his arm after all), and for whatever reason (most likely peacefully) left his position and Division for Earth, where I still feel he was for again whatever reason reincarnated as a mortal human retaining Shinigami powers (I do not believe that this whole time he was an ex-Captain Shinigami in a gigai).


lol I was just making a joke

but I'll purchase the second theory for $19.95 and a bag of ramen noodles

[Siendra]

One theory I have, which is based on the popular opinion that Isshin was the previous Captain of the 11th Division (that Zaraki killed to become Captain), is that he was given special priviledges upon "death". Those priviledges being that he was reincarnated on Earth as a mortal, but was able to retain his Shinigami powers and abilities, which would allow him to leave his body just like Ichigo does to use his Shinigami powers. With that in mind, I'd say no, Isshin was not in a gigai (faux body) making whoopee to Masaki. Now, if Isshin was not the previous Captain of the 11th Division that Zaraki killed, he was most likely a Captain of one of the other Divisions at some point in the past (he does wear a Captain haori around his arm after all), and for whatever reason (most likely peacefully) left his position and Division for Earth, where I still feel he was for again whatever reason reincarnated as a mortal human retaining Shinigami powers (I do not believe that this whole time he was an ex-Captain Shinigami in a gigai).

I came up with pretty much the same theory. That or he's ex-captain of the 10th Division and was able to step down once Hitsugaya entered the Gotei 13.

[goddessofanime]

Actually it makes sense now that Isshin's an ex Shinigami; along with what Rukia gave him in the beginning, no wonder Ichigo's so damn powerful.

[ffl]

I was talking about the animation. It did suck.

Yes, I did realize that. I was just making a joke. Or would it have been funnier if I added a "Naaawwt!" to the end of it? Anyway, don't mind me.

[Ejinathan]

Well the biggest question for me is the father of Ichigo showing up like from nowhere ........ Since when is he such a pwning shinigami lol. still seeing thoe bountys arent that annoying for me (only the one called cloud looks so noobish to me = irritating for the cool folow ups). Is this stil a filler or bak to linestory buisness.

[Siendra]

This is actually story. Besides the inclusion of the three idiots. Regardless of their plans, they should have either left those three out or had Grand Fisher smuch 'em.

[Bleam]

Meh... you guys are on episode 111? jesus... im only on 18 (started watching it like 3 days ago...)

so you guys watching the japanese version? cause that could explain why ur so far ahead...

[Dj_Saito]

As excited as I am about Ichigo's father coming into the scene, we cant forget about the quincy dad so easily. He seems powerful and looks like he is bringing trouble.

[Bleam]

(fine totaly ignor my question)

meh

[asdffdsa]

Yes, we're talking about the Japanese version.

[goddessofanime]

Yes, I did realize that. I was just making a joke. Or would it have been funnier if I added a "Naaawwt!" to the end of it? Anyway, don't mind me.

Its cool. Sorry if I sounded nasty.

[goddessofanime]

As excited as I am about Ichigo's father coming into the scene, we cant forget about the quincy dad so easily. He seems powerful and looks like he is bringing trouble.


I have a strange theory that Ishhin and Ishida's dad sort of know each other. I can't wait to see what Ryuken's deal is.

[Caster13]

Actually it makes sense now that Isshin's an ex Shinigami; along with what Rukia gave him in the beginning, no wonder Ichigo's so damn powerful.

um, no. if you remember, Byakuya destroyed all spirit powers ichigo had when he first met him. Urahara helped him get his OWN, because the ones he had were limited because they were Rukia's. Ichigo got his powers from his dad, and his powers skyrocketed like a ballistic missle from becomming part hollow. how else would he get his powers, fight Kenpachi and live, survive fighting byakuya and break his weapon, in the time that he did?

[goddessofanime]

Dang, I forgot already how it was basically Urahara who got Ichigo's powers up and running.

But think about this; don't forget in the first episodes, Ichigo admitted to Rukia that he's been able to see spirits all his life; he had to have inherited that power from someone in his family and most likely Ishhin.

[Thousand Eyes]

I personally don't mind the filler characters as long as they don't interfere in any of the major battles and moments. Other than that, I'm excited to see that the Vaizard/Arrancar arc is finally starting. It should be pretty entertaining to see Shinji appear more often from here on out.

[VidelCoolGirl]

Well, for someone who stoped waching after the filler started, and hasnt read the manga, it wasn't bad. The filler characters are annoying though. And well, of course Ichigo's dad is Shinigami. I mean, yeah....

Anyway, whats up with Tatsuki? What's her eventual deal.

[Talon]

Anyway, whats up with Tatsuki? What's her eventual deal.

The manga has only hinted at her getting her own special powers like Chad and Orihime's. She, Keigo, and Mizuiro meet Urahara as Ichigo, Chad, and Ishida depart to Hueco Mundo, the setting of the next major story arc after the Arrancar/Vaizard arc.

[VidelCoolGirl]

Man, Tatsuki needs to be a Shinigami. She would be awesome as one.

[Siendra]

God no. She's by far and large the most annoying character in the series. I'd rather have an arc with NOTHING but the mod souls then have that.

[goddessofanime]

I don't want that either; I think its fine having just the three(Orihime, Chad and Ishida) with powers.

[VidelCoolGirl]

I don't want that either; I think its fine having just the three(Orihime, Chad and Ishida) with powers.

Well, I could tell from the first episode that she would eventually have powers. It only makes sense.

So, does this mean that Ichigo's little sisters have shinigami powers...I mean, since the dad and all?

[goddessofanime]

the dark haired sister does.

[VidelCoolGirl]

the dark haired sister does.

Geez, maybe this is telling me I need to go ahead and start reading the manga. I can't survive on one episode a week.

[goddessofanime]

Sorry Videl. I just assumed you've seen some of the episodes or read the manga

Karin's not as strong as Ichigo, but she can still see things, like when Chad got his powers.

[Caster13]

well seeing as Tatsuki can beat the crap out of ichigo, shed have very high combat skills. i also heard that theres an artbook out in japan that has pictures of her being a shinigami.

but keigo and mizuiro.......THAT we all need to see.

[Talon]

but keigo and mizuiro.......THAT we all need to see.

Yes, that would kick much ***.

[Caster13]

nobody could expect anything from this. comon, its KEIGO and MIZUIRO:lol:

but if they turn out to be really powerfull, then all fans faces will drop like a bomb.

[Talon]

It would be funny if they show up in Hueco Mundo and help Ichigo out of a tight spot. XD

[lil'dragon]

Tatsuki definitely needs to get some kinda powers. She's long overdue for that. I always thought she should've been part of the team in the first place instead of that bumbling klutz, Inoue. At least Tatsuki actually knows how to fight. I can do without Keigo and Mizuiro though. They can't have EVERYONE suddenly join the club.

[VidelCoolGirl]

well seeing as Tatsuki can beat the crap out of ichigo, shed have very high combat skills. i also heard that theres an artbook out in japan that has pictures of her being a shinigami.


Can't believe it till I see it, but that would be pretty cool, I must admit. I'm a sucker for the tough girls.

Oh, and don't worry. I'm caught up in the anime, not the manga. I didn't bother to watch the filler, but I just got back into it. But I went on a major Bleach spree. I saw all 67 episodes in like...4 days.

[crow-kun]

Can't believe it till I see it, but that would be pretty cool, I must admit. I'm a sucker for the tough girls. She once punched Ichigo so hard his head broke through a glass window.

[yangster]

I wander if Isshin is going to do something with the filler characters. I mean they were there after all and know his identity while the others don't. Hmmm.......they took out Kon for 99% of the filler arc so I'm sure they'll be able to do the same thing with the trio.

[regus 5000]

atleast naruto did a better job of getting rid of its filler characters once the arc ended.

[Naster]

Tatsuki definitely needs to get some kinda powers. She's long overdue for that. I always thought she should've been part of the team in the first place instead of that bumbling klutz, Inoue. At least Tatsuki actually knows how to fight. I can do without Keigo and Mizuiro though. They can't have EVERYONE suddenly join the club.

tatsuki said in the manga that inoue is easily an extremely talented blackbelt, and she really doesn't even do martial arts. so what are you getting at?

[goddessofanime]

Huh? The girl who wants to be a mecha is a blackbelt????

[lil'dragon]

tatsuki said in the manga that inoue is easily an extremely talented blackbelt, and she really doesn't even do martial arts. so what are you getting at?

Ishida also said she didn't have what it takes to be a fighter. We've seen in her battles that her offensive abilities are crap. Even if she really does have "blackbelt skills", she's too darn soft. So what I'm saying is that Tatsuki would make a far better warrior in battle than Inoue...not to mention she's alot cooler. If you're a fan of Inoue, I'm sorry, but the girl just irks me.

[Juicelee777]

yea inuoue is just all fluff tatsuki should be a shimigami or better yet get trained by soifon and yourichi that would make me cream myself almost as much as kenpachi having a bankai

[Caster13]

Tite is definitely gonna have kenpachi have a shikai at least, but bankai.....that wouldnt be even a series anymore, it would just be Kenpachi blowing up everything. if anyone would take on Aizen it would either be General Yamamoto or Shikai Kenpachi.

and we still havent see soifons bankai yet. does Yoruichi even have a sword?:blink:

and somebody PLEASE get Hinamori out of the wacko basket and MAKE HER USEFULL!!!

[Kangaroo Rat]

Mmm... Kenpachi shikai...

Pretty sure that the his Vice-Captain is actually his shikai in alternate form.

[Chef Wun]

and we still havent see soifons bankai yet. does Yoruichi even have a sword?:blink:


Yes, it looks like a wakizashi and we saw it during her flashback whilst Ichigo was doing Bankai training and once in the Sealed Sword frenzy OVA


and somebody PLEASE get Hinamori out of the wacko basket and MAKE HER USEFULL!!!

She never was to start with so whats the difference?

[gameoffreak8]

I knew Ichigo's father kill Arrancar in a single attack since I am reading on latest manga. I has a few question about him such as why he's ex-captain and how he know about Aizen, Hougyoku, Vaizard, and Arrancar.

[goddessofanime]

After reading the English version of the manga and some of the Huendo whatever it is saga manga online, it kind of makes sense that Ishhin's an ex Soul Reaper.

[nabine]

I myself was knocked for a loop when they revealed what Ichigo's father really was. But a good loop--it was totally cool. So glad the fillers are over; i don't care how they get out of it, but get out of it, they must! Although, I must confess I kinda liked Nova, one of the modified souls :P It's so cute when he zips up his hood when he's embarrassed or trying to hide.