It's time for another episode review!
I was very pleased with how the episode handled Kenpachi vs Unohana, specifically her Bankai, even among some structure and pacing weirdness. But on the whole, it was a step up from last week and very enjoyable!
Let me know how you found the episode - enjoy!
2022-12-16 20:14:55 +0000 UTC View Post
Over 2 years ago, I made a video discussing the potential abilities of Unohana's Bankai, as we really had no idea based on its short showcase in the manga.
Well, now, I'm able to make an update to that video and it feels so good too. After episode 10 of the anime, do we now have a clearer picture of what Minazuki's powers are?
Let's take a look!
2022-12-14 13:11:03 +0000 UTC View Post
So, we've reached double digits - how is the time flying so fast?
In this week's episode of Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War, we get the incredible finale of the duel between Unohana and Zaraki, as well as a slightly better look at Unohana's mysterious Bankai!
Join me as I watch the episode and let's see what they've got in store!
2022-12-12 19:56:14 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey everyone, sorry this is so late and having to be released here at the same time as the channel.
This was a bit of a last minute video idea as I've been feeling pretty under the weather since the episode 9 review, so sorry for the lack of uploads as well.
But I hope you enjoy the video nonetheless and I'll see you next week for episode 10, and more! Thanks everyone.
2022-12-10 22:36:23 +0000 UTC View Post
The latest episode is here, though it's a shorter review this week! Despite technically covering 4 chapters, it really only covered 3.5 - making this the episode adapting the least amount of material so far!
Despite that, there was plenty of awesome stuff to pick through this week, from some amazing Kyoraku scenes now he's the Head-Captain, to Ichigo and Renji's journey in the Palace.
But of course the cream of the crop is Unohana's reveal and the beginning of her duel with Kenpachi Zar...
Well, it's here - one of the biggest twists in Bleach history.
This episode had a tough job before it - adapting material that meant they'd either have to cut something, somewhere, or seriously restructure things to get the effect they wanted. They chose, interestingly, the latter.
Let's take a look at episode 9, The Drop!
2022-12-05 20:40:43 +0000 UTC View Post
We finally know a bit more about the original Gotei 13, including their names and divisions! But what else can we glean about them?
In this video, we take a look at all of those founding captains in a little more depth, and speculate about them a bit more (but here's hoping Kubo still gives us new information soon!)
Enjoy!
2022-12-04 20:44:21 +0000 UTC View Post
The Squad Zero are finally here in the TYBW anime!
So, for those of us that have read the manga, or just don't care about spoilers, this video is designed to work as a complete (or as close as I could get) overview covering everything we currently know about these guys!
Hopefully I didn't leave anything too major out - I've always really liked these characters, I just wish we knew more about them!
2022-12-02 22:53:13 +0000 UTC View Post
The first Quincy invasion is over, and in theory, it should be time for the story to slow down a bit.
So it was surprising then, to find episode 8 of TYBW to be one of the most rapid to date! This episode covered an absolute ton, from the desecration and rebirth of Soul Society, to the arrival of the mythical Squad Zero, to even the Soul King himself!
In my in-depth spoiler review, we uncover it all in the latest episode - enjoy!
2022-11-30 21:08:47 +0000 UTC View Post
We cut it pretty close, but we made it before the end of November!
We're nearing the end of our Gotei 13 series now, and it's finally time to look at arguably both the most popular AND the most exposed of the divisions - the 11th Division!
Led at all times by a Kenpachi, the 11th Division is one drenched in both blood and history - let's take a look!
2022-11-29 10:27:50 +0000 UTC View Post
It's Bleach Monday!
The first Quincy invasion is behind us, and it's time for the Soul Society to rebuild. Compared to the last couple of episodes, which were nearly perfect, this one definitely felt a little more uneven, and seemed to blast through the later sections - but there's a lot of fantastic moments here too!
Enjoy, and I hope you liked the episode!
2022-11-28 19:49:43 +0000 UTC View Post
Kenpachi Zaraki undergoes a fascinating journey of development in TYBW.
Coming into the arc something of a one-note caricature, Kubo forces Zaraki down two distinct paths, that end with him gaining unfathomable power. But how strong really does he become in the final arc?
And why, if his development is so good, is it so hard to tell his strength by the end? Let's take a look.
2022-11-25 15:22:58 +0000 UTC View Post
With the release of episode 7, the first Quincy invasion comes to a bleak end.
With Yamamoto's agonising death, and the collapse of the Gotei 13 at the hands of the Wandenreich, our heroes are at their lowest point yet. Even Ichigo's arrival isn't enough.
How did the anime fare when adapting these heart-wrenching moments? And did the anime deliver with the first invasion on the whole? Let's take a look.
2022-11-23 19:34:24 +0000 UTC View Post
It's time for episode 7 (how are we already 7 weeks into this!?) of TYBW - the end of the first Quincy invasion.
Apologies for getting a little too consumed by the Ichigo/Byakuya discussion and just...not really saying anything for a few minutes. Also sorry this is so late - copyright struck again I'm afraid.
I hope you enjoy, and I hope you liked the episode!
2022-11-21 21:40:58 +0000 UTC View Post
Alright, let's try that again...
Apologies for the technical issues before, I have no idea what's going on at the moment. But, after a slight delay caused by the sudden arrival of the original Gotei 13, here is my in-depth review of episode 6 - The Fire!
Does this episode deliver on what is one of the biggest fights of the final arc? Let's take a look...
2022-11-18 09:36:32 +0000 UTC View Post
Um, wow. I did not see this coming when I woke up this morning!
Kubo dropped a fantastic, double-page colour spread of none other than the ORIGINAL Captains of the Gotei 13!
So of course, we need to take a closer look at each one of these brand new characters. Let's go!
2022-11-16 19:48:34 +0000 UTC View Post
It's finally here! Episode 6, The Fire, delivers on all fronts a complete visual spectacle of a battle.
I wanted this video here on Patreon at least an hour ago, but of course, I have technical issues...so I'm sorry about that. But here we are, finally witnessing the might of Yama's Bankai in all its glory.
Enjoy!
2022-11-14 20:39:23 +0000 UTC View Post
It's a question I've seen many times before - considering everything that was on the line, why didn't the Vizards use their masks during TYBW?
While definitely a good question, it's one that has potentially a few answers - so let's take a look at 3 of those today!
It gets even weirder when you consider Hollow reiatsu is supposedly incredibly dangerous to Quincy...
2022-11-13 18:22:09 +0000 UTC View Post
Only a fairly short video today, but I thought it was a good idea to round-up all of my thoughts regarding Sasakibe's Bankai into one, neat little place (plus give Sasakibe a spotlight video of his own!)
It's definitely an interesting one though - this Bankai is so unique in the manner in which we see it, plus how it's been represented across three different mediums!
Enjoy!
2022-11-11 18:18:49 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey everyone - hope you're all doing great!
Apologies that this is coming a bit later than I'd like, unfortunately these hefty reviews take a fair bit of time to make. Still, I hope you enjoy it.
This was another fantastic episode of Bleach, as the first invasion takes a considerably darker and more hopeless turn (all the more reason why it's so good!)
Enjoy!
2022-11-09 22:23:13 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey everyone!
Apologies this is so late. I was busy tonight unfortunately, which meant Bleach had to wait - but we're here now and this was another excellent episode!
What a ride that was - so much crazy stuff happens this week. I hope you enjoy the live reaction and I'll see you later for the full review.
Enjoy!
2022-11-08 01:10:55 +0000 UTC View Post
Happy Sunday everyone!
A shorter video today looking at both a character and a Bankai that's gone somewhat unloved on the channel until now - Ikkaku Madarame and his Ryumon Hozukimaru!
Ikkaku's Bankai is a mysterious one - one that we only ever saw once, despite having numerous chances to see it later. And more pressingly - after having it so thoroughly damaged, can he ever really use it again?
Let's take a look!
2022-11-06 18:05:30 +0000 UTC View Post
Alright, this video is finally out! I know it's been over a month since I put up that poll, but Yama was indeed the victor.
Yamamoto is an awesome character, whose development trickled slowly over time, before spiralling out of control in TYBW.
Let me know your thoughts on our elderly Captain-Commander, and enjoy!
2022-11-04 16:55:42 +0000 UTC View Post
Phew, this was another long one. I promise I'll try and rein myself in a bit more in the future! But I loved this episode, so I had a lot to say.
The pacing is still insanely quick, yes, but for some reason it didn't feel quite so bad this time. Maybe that's got something to do with the fact that we're finally meeting The Sternritter, who I've been excited to see for years!
In this detailed spoiler review, we go in-depth into the episode, looking at it in compar...
2022-11-02 21:05:23 +0000 UTC View Post
Wow.
Now that was awesome.
The anime has been great so far, but I genuinely think this was the best episode yet. There was so much amazing stuff in it, the pacing felt right, and it was brilliant to finally see the Sternritter in action.
Here we go!
2022-10-31 19:28:06 +0000 UTC View Post
With episode 4 of TYBW out tomorrow, that means we have to instead do our yearly Halloween video...today!
This time, rather than do a top 10 list, I wanted to change it up and talk about something within the series itself. And of course, Giselle and her Schrift, The Zombie, make for the perfect topic.
So, let's take a look into the twisted, depraved world of Giselle's zombie army, and the victims who succumb to her control...
2022-10-30 14:31:47 +0000 UTC View Post
This is a pretty beefy episode, and so we needed a big video to match!
Settle in, grab a drink, and join me as we go in-depth into episode 3 of TYBW, March of the Starcross, comparing it directly with the source material to see what they added, changed, and deleted.
I also give my detailed, personal thoughts and review of the episode as a whole! Enjoy!
2022-10-26 16:35:18 +0000 UTC View Post
Okay, this is really starting to take off.
In episode 3, the battle against Quilge takes a dramatic turn for the worse, while the Wandenreich prepares for, and then begins to execute, their assault on Soul Society!
Is everything still moving too quick? What about this mysterious new Uryu scene? Let's take a look!
2022-10-24 20:48:52 +0000 UTC View Post
It's time to look at another of Bleach's best scenes, as requested by a member of the community!
This moment, where Ichigo rescues Zaraki from the brink of death, is perhaps the ultimate callback, the final step, and the moment our main character's development comes full circle.
Want to scene a particular scene discussed next? Let me know! Thanks everyone - I hope everyone's had/having a great weekend!
2022-10-23 17:44:46 +0000 UTC View Post
So we recently did a spoiler-free introduction to the Sternritter as a faction, and in that video I promised a more in-depth, spoiler look at the characters, and here it is!
Specifically, we're looking at the wacky world of their Schrift abilities, easily some of the weirdest powers ever seen in Bleach.
This video is a breakdown of every single Schrift there is, so hopefully you get some value from it - enjoy!
2022-10-21 15:05:41 +0000 UTC View Post