Chapter 445 - Spoilers

Nutmeg · April 20th, 2011, 10:46 AM

Again with the good pacing... Keep it up Kubo and we'll expect it every chapter.

So of course Ichigo found out about Tsukishima... he doesn't need protecting from anyone (just like a rebellious teenager).

Looks like he's getting back his shinigami powers but they are calling the techniques something else now.

goddessofanime · April 20th, 2011, 11:41 AM

Decent chapter. Thought for sure we were getting another Aizen-style FKT trollfest.

Not really surprised though: Figured Ichigo would lose against Tsuki at first try though it seemed like Tsuki was giving him tips(shades of Gin?)

GODDAMIT. I still can't decide who's the big bad of this arc: On one hand, Ginjou saved Ichigo from Tsuki, but yet turned Ichigo against his father and his mentor. On the other hand, Tsuki nearly cut off Ishida's arm and put some kind of mindhax on Orihime, but yet seemed like he was giving him some tips when they were fighting.

And once again, Chad proves that he's the best damn thing about this arc.

Hi Riruka! Should've stayed the hell away.

Vaikyuko · April 20th, 2011, 01:08 PM

This still seems a bit...overly theatrical, and as if Chad is just being manipulated along with Ichigo.

Curious to see precisely where this will go. Also, the better pacing is always a good thing. If Kubo keeps it up, it'll be better for the manga overall, to be sure.

DarkNataku · April 20th, 2011, 02:03 PM

So Ichigo's next Fullbring upgrade would be the Hollow's mask.

DrewM1990 · April 20th, 2011, 03:01 PM

the fullbring is cool but it's just not the same without zangetsu.

LordGdawg · April 20th, 2011, 08:55 PM

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the fullbring is cool but it's just not the same without zangetsu.

Agreed. It looks like his sword is still less than half formed; I can't wait to see what its gonna look like.

Nutmeg · April 21st, 2011, 02:06 AM

It looked like his sword was his arm... kind of like Ed from Full Metal Alchemist...

old hat · April 21st, 2011, 02:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Nutmeg

It looked like his sword was his arm... kind of like Ed from Full Metal Alchemist...

or him from the end of the Aizen arc.

Nutmeg · April 21st, 2011, 02:54 AM

No... at the end of the Aizen arc you could see it better... this reminded me more of FMA.

old hat · April 21st, 2011, 03:08 AM

Well it's not fully formed yet. It is a bit reminiscent of his look in the Aizen fight imo.

goddessofanime · April 21st, 2011, 07:03 AM

He did have that "Im going to kill you nao' look that he had when he went against Aizen for the last time.

Especially when Tsuki was all, 'HA WHAT DO YOU THINK?' when Ichigo asked him about Ishida

Looking forward to seeing what comes with Ginjou and Tsuki next week. Maybe we'll finally get some history on what BOTH of their motives with Ichigo are.

Mr. sickVisionz · April 21st, 2011, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by DarkNataku

So Ichigo's next Fullbring upgrade would be the Hollow's mask.

That would be great. Hollow Ichigo and Aizen were my favorite things about Bleach.

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Originally Posted by DrewM1990

the fullbring is cool but it's just not the same without zangetsu.

Replace that with Hollow Ichigo and I agree 100%

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Originally Posted by goddessofanime

GODDAMIT. I still can't decide who's the big bad of this arc: On one hand, Ginjou saved Ichigo from Tsuki, but yet turned Ichigo against his father and his mentor.

Ginjou doesn't seem particularly bad to me. If "his mentor" refers to Kisuke, that guy has been incredibly shady since he left Soul Society. Isn't he the same guy who tricked Rukia into losing her shinigami powers, had Ichigo go through training without warning him that failing = death or turning into a hollow, and then sent him off to Soul Society without informing him about Aizen despite being fully aware of Aizens plotting and scheming in the past?

The only honestly good thing he's done is help defeat Aizen, but that was probably to save his own ***, not for the betterment of mankind or protecting loved ones or anything altruistic like that. Making Ichigo aware of the reality of that guy's action doesn't make him a baddie imo.

Caster13 · April 21st, 2011, 03:45 PM

Aizen was one of your favorite things about Bleach? Why?

goddessofanime · April 21st, 2011, 04:16 PM

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Ginjou doesn't seem particularly bad to me. If "his mentor" refers to Kisuke, that guy has been incredibly shady since he left Soul Society. Isn't he the same guy who tricked Rukia into losing her shinigami powers, had Ichigo go through training without warning him that failing = death or turning into a hollow, and then sent him off to Soul Society without informing him about Aizen despite being fully aware of Aizens plotting and scheming in the past?

The only honestly good thing he's done is help defeat Aizen, but that was probably to save his own ***, not for the betterment of mankind or protecting loved ones or anything altruistic like that. Making Ichigo aware of the reality of that guy's action doesn't make him a baddie imo.

I was referring to Kisuke.

Like it or not, Kisuke(and Yoruichi) did teach Ichigo how to fight.

Everyone hates Urahara. Am I the only one who adores his shady arse?

Vaikyuko · April 21st, 2011, 06:36 PM

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Aizen was one of your favorite things about Bleach? Why?

He's an eloquent villain who behaves a lot like a villain should. He has backup plans, makes diversions, treats his minions as complete pawns, has ridiculous foresight, has interesting if a bit too strong powers, and is very charismatic.

@Goddy: Actually, Urahara's fairly popular. On this forum he has a decent following. I personally hate him because he just repulses me in numerous ways, plus I never liked or trusted him from day one.

April 20th, 2011, 10:46 AM	#1
Nutmeg Badass Training Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Snuggling with Shuuhei Posts: 5,975 Blog Entries: 15	Chapter 445 - Spoilers Again with the good pacing... Keep it up Kubo and we'll expect it every chapter. So of course Ichigo found out about Tsukishima... he doesn't need protecting from anyone (just like a rebellious teenager). Looks like he's getting back his shinigami powers but they are calling the techniques something else now. __________________ AN's Alpha Female Never Underestimate This Madwoman's Eternal Goober-ness "And Nutmeg is gooberness. It's downright impossible to reach her level without grinding for over 9000 hours on World of Shuuheicraft." - A Dead Spy Avatar: Shuuhei is training to be more badass, Bleach Chapter 538

April 20th, 2011, 11:41 AM	#2
goddessofanime Back in black Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: BACK ONLINE Posts: 22,072 Blog Entries: 23	Decent chapter. Thought for sure we were getting another Aizen-style FKT trollfest. Not really surprised though: Figured Ichigo would lose against Tsuki at first try though it seemed like Tsuki was giving him tips(shades of Gin?) GODDAMIT. I still can't decide who's the big bad of this arc: On one hand, Ginjou saved Ichigo from Tsuki, but yet turned Ichigo against his father and his mentor. On the other hand, Tsuki nearly cut off Ishida's arm and put some kind of mindhax on Orihime, but yet seemed like he was giving him some tips when they were fighting. And once again, Chad proves that he's the best damn thing about this arc. Hi Riruka! Should've stayed the hell away. __________________ Avatar: Saitou Hajime, Hakuoki version Book blog!http://nogara40.wordpress.com/

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Vaikyuko The Watcher Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: The Empire. Posts: 11,751 Blog Entries: 2	This still seems a bit...overly theatrical, and as if Chad is just being manipulated along with Ichigo. Curious to see precisely where this will go. Also, the better pacing is always a good thing. If Kubo keeps it up, it'll be better for the manga overall, to be sure. __________________ Blog\|DVDs\|Games\|Anime\|Movies\|Comics Current Avatar: Zero, Drakengard 3 "The agriculture ministry is not in charge of Gundam," ministry official Tsutomu Shimomura said.

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DarkNataku Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: On the Wire Posts: 2,546	So Ichigo's next Fullbring upgrade would be the Hollow's mask. __________________ Koiwai:Come on, Yotsuba. The more the merrier! Jumbo:Yeah, he's right. The more the merrier. Yotsuba: Even if it's Yanda? A woman needs two animals, the horse of her dreams and a jackass to pay for it.

April 21st, 2011, 02:06 AM	#7
Nutmeg Badass Training Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Snuggling with Shuuhei Posts: 5,975 Blog Entries: 15	It looked like his sword was his arm... kind of like Ed from Full Metal Alchemist... __________________ AN's Alpha Female Never Underestimate This Madwoman's Eternal Goober-ness "And Nutmeg is gooberness. It's downright impossible to reach her level without grinding for over 9000 hours on World of Shuuheicraft." - A Dead Spy Avatar: Shuuhei is training to be more badass, Bleach Chapter 538

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DrewM1990 The Darkness of Eternity Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: UK Posts: 242	the fullbring is cool but it's just not the same without zangetsu.

April 21st, 2011, 02:54 AM	#9
Nutmeg Badass Training Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Snuggling with Shuuhei Posts: 5,975 Blog Entries: 15	No... at the end of the Aizen arc you could see it better... this reminded me more of FMA. __________________ AN's Alpha Female Never Underestimate This Madwoman's Eternal Goober-ness "And Nutmeg is gooberness. It's downright impossible to reach her level without grinding for over 9000 hours on World of Shuuheicraft." - A Dead Spy Avatar: Shuuhei is training to be more badass, Bleach Chapter 538

April 21st, 2011, 03:08 AM	#10
old hat Cure Pushy! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The fairy tale land of Aztlan. Posts: 14,526 Blog Entries: 160	Well it's not fully formed yet. It is a bit reminiscent of his look in the Aizen fight imo. __________________ http://myanimelist.net/animelist/oldhat "Government is not reason, it is not eloquence, it is force; like fire, a troublesome servant and a fearful master. Never for a moment should it be left to irresponsible action." -George Washington

April 21st, 2011, 07:03 AM	#11
goddessofanime Back in black Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: BACK ONLINE Posts: 22,072 Blog Entries: 23	He did have that "Im going to kill you nao' look that he had when he went against Aizen for the last time. Especially when Tsuki was all, 'HA WHAT DO YOU THINK?' when Ichigo asked him about Ishida Looking forward to seeing what comes with Ginjou and Tsuki next week. Maybe we'll finally get some history on what BOTH of their motives with Ichigo are. __________________ Avatar: Saitou Hajime, Hakuoki version Book blog!http://nogara40.wordpress.com/

April 21st, 2011, 03:45 PM	#13
Caster13 You can't spell pimp without imp. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Wherever. Posts: 20,345 Blog Entries: 1	Aizen was one of your favorite things about Bleach? Why?