Bleach 411 – She’s Back
Apparently the reason (or one of the reasons) Ichigo has been weak recently is because he fears his own super hollow form. The solution of course, is to defeat Shirosaki– master a power by overcoming it first, which is how Ichigo gained some of his previous abilities. However, this time the difficulty is increased by a level with Tensa Zangetsu and SSJ3 Shirosaki merging together into a bad-ass but also rather androgynous form that could pass for an older version of Lilynette. I’m not sure if Ichigo is trying to destroy his hollow form here. Hopefully this is not the case, as if he masters his complete hollow form and works together with it, he would no doubt have a incredible power-up at his disposal. Personally, I’m eager to see that form again in battle to see how well it fares the second time around. Technically, Ichigo, Shirosaki and Zangetsu are all part of each other, bringing to mind the “three-in-one” idea of the Trinity.
As for the mystery character of last week’s cliffhanger, five or six people guessed Don “Spirits Are Always With You” Kanonji correctly. Epic trolling or not, it was great seeing Gin and Tatsuki’s wtf faces. On the serious side, Matsumoto also showed up, who some people also predicted last week. This ties in with a scene a few weeks ago showing Matsumoto recovered sufficiently to leave the aftermath of battle in Fake Karakura Town. Even with some of her wounds healed though, I doubt she could do too much more than Kanonji to hurt Sosuke Aizen, but it’s likely she’ll have a sorely needed talk with Gin at least.
July 8, 2010 at 4:24 amkaineng
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yeah more talk between matsumoto and ichimaru, would be interesting…
and yeah, kanonji’s appearance seems expected, however why can’t Kubo show us how much he’s improved? or if he didn’t, at least remove him…
well, to make sure aizen can wait for the hour before ichigo comes, there had better be someone to help matsumoto-san, someone powerful enough at least…
July 8, 2010 at 4:34 amOrange
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I guess Deicide refers to Kubo losing whatever credibility was left to him as a mangaka. When everything is sinking, bring some Boobs to make it float. Shirogetsu was obviously designed by a 9 years old hardcore fan.
July 8, 2010 at 4:36 amMrRei
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the only thing that gets me to exited would be ichigo’s new hollow/shinigami hybrid form..
July 8, 2010 at 4:40 amamado
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I was still thinking of a 3-way battle but this is good enough
I wonder how will ichigo win this time, last time he fought them with the same abilities as them but this time its a merge of his hollow and shinigami powers.
it was a bit fun when don kanonji showed up but he didnt really did much
there wasnt much of a cliff hanger so im not very excited for what might happen for now.
July 8, 2010 at 6:37 amShad_Phoenix
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We didn’t see if his staff attack contacted or not, actually.
Next chapter, Aizen dies, Don steals his powers and becomes a perfect being.
July 8, 2010 at 8:13 pmtreizer
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That would be awesome. When Kanouji showed up I was actually expecting some sort of large conspiracy, like that Don was pretending to be an idiot but was actually a high level shinigami or something. I was thinking that Kubo would not put him out there unless he could change the situation. (Even when he didn’t, he was still pretty bad ass. I would actually rather see a doomed fight with Kanouji and Aizen, then have “Supposed to be Dead” Matsumoto show up. (I’m really hoping that she doesn’t kill Gin, like Hisagi did to Tousen.
July 9, 2010 at 3:30 amamado
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I meant he didnt deal much damage on aizen,not that that was possible anyway…
July 8, 2010 at 4:47 amquigonkenny
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Rangiku heel turn predicted. You heard it here first.
July 8, 2010 at 5:05 amtheburntshadow
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So Matsumoto finally confronts Ichimaru! Childhood friends faced with one another! Will either side be able to convince each other, or will they be forced to duel a painful duel?! Then we have Ichigo training with… WHY?! Seriously! I understand that Ichigo’s trying to learn the final zangetsu attack and that’s not a bad thing. The problem is it’s another training scene, which I AM PRAYING, would either be extremely short or cut out if they ever animate it. I mean seriously, the only way this would make it interesting is that Ichgio decides not to learn it, but instead goes off to protect his friends, because of an extreme confidence boost, in turn, somehow allows him to unlock the final attack. I know it’s a silly idea, but I’d rather take that than watch Ichigo do another… FREAKING…TRAINING SESSION. We’ve seen him train with Urahara, we’ve seen him train with Yoruichi, we’ve seen him train with the Vizards and now we’re watching him train with Isshin!
I can’t help but think that at some point of this series, Ichigo manages to defeat Aizen with the final attack, but Ichimaru backstabs Aizen. Ichigo would then try to use it on Ichimaru, which proves useless, because Ichimaru turns on above-god mode and flies off to meet the spirit king. However, squad 0 arrives and all face off against Ichimaru, who prove to be even a challenge for him. Ichigo tries to join, but is too weak, turns on angst mode and goes “I can’t do it!” However, someone steps forward to bring inspiration to Ichigo! A new mentor to teach him how to completely fuse his bankai with his ultimate hollow form, which would create an even more ridiculously powerful strength! So who could it be?! How about Don Kanonji! However, he’s not just a spirit medium or even a shinigami! In truth, he’s actually the spirit king in disguise! ………..
I WOULD GO ON A MURDEROUS BLOODY RAMPAGE IF THAT EVER HAPPENS.
July 8, 2010 at 8:47 amaeran
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Who wouldn’t rage out if that happened? I mean, seriously. I’d prefer finding out that Isshin’s royalty and Ichigo’s the heir apparent than Kannoji.
July 8, 2010 at 8:03 pmzeropi
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lol, the whole universe would implode if that happened
July 8, 2010 at 5:57 amdusthoof
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The picture looks like Hiyori with her mask on the side.
July 8, 2010 at 6:11 amFlash
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Fu-Sion-HA! Why did they skip the dance.
Props to the people who guessed it was Don last week. I thought he was an anime filler character but guess not :P
July 8, 2010 at 10:48 amJaysus
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I was thinking the exact same thing… lol
July 8, 2010 at 6:20 amUnknownVoice
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I have this feeling that Don Kanonji is ours “mad-hermit/mad-monk/old-teacher/drunken-fighter” stereotype of kung fu movies.
Possibly he will do something that will cause wtf faces on everyone.
July 8, 2010 at 1:28 pmquigonkenny
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Don Kanonji = Mr. Satan
July 9, 2010 at 9:33 amIzu
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lol yes
July 8, 2010 at 7:06 amYagami Shirou
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Wow…. Don Kanonji did show up wtf lol
Still the tool he always was I see
July 8, 2010 at 7:17 amichigoat
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bankai fusion
July 8, 2010 at 7:19 amnothappy
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i loled at the title. nice write up.
dips when don kanonji turns out to be tessai.
July 8, 2010 at 7:27 amaeran
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Actually, Matsumoto’s barely healed. When Kira saw her running off he freaked because he only healed her enough for her not to croak. So her skin’s barely covering the hastily put together organs that were blown away by Allon. I’m concerned that Matsumoto may end up dying trying to take down Gin. Either that or Gin defects because of their history.
I’d say that Ichigo just needs an ass-kicking and speech from Rukia. It worked before. And! We all know this: http://www.onemanga.com/Bleach/181/19/ . Maybe she’d get rid of the flood as well.
July 8, 2010 at 5:50 pmBlaineo
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Or Matsumoto is on Gin and Aizen’s side/will defect.
July 8, 2010 at 7:32 pmAeran
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I don’t think so. Remember, Aizen’s hurt a lot of people she cares about (Hitsugaya, Hinamori, even Kira) and Gin’s got a bad habit of runnin’ off without her, despite his claims of affection for her. I think this time she’s going to take it to him with interest. Or try, at least.
Gotta give Ichigo time to drain an ocean’s worth of despair out of him without Rukia by his side.
July 9, 2010 at 3:42 amHm
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i think aizen will crush matsumoto yet again, and matsumoto being at the brink of dead (once more) she will be revived (the usual outcome) by healers.
Or, she will somehow make Gin reveal that he is indeed working against Aizen (just as planned for christ’s sake)and will attempt to have them both killed.
July 8, 2010 at 7:34 amEspada
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i was right xD
July 8, 2010 at 8:02 amApple-Pie
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Haha. I saw the headline and the picture before the i read the article and the manga. And i thought the person on the photo was Hiyori. Haha. Looks alike
July 8, 2010 at 8:23 amZamat
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I hope Matsumoto has a bankai waiting.
July 8, 2010 at 9:01 amfaker
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where do u guys get ur manga first?
July 8, 2010 at 7:33 pmAeran
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mangastream.com had Bleach out Wednesday night (U.S. time)
July 8, 2010 at 9:05 amcaramel_cod
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I don’t know how Matsumoto got there without anyone else noticing, but this does leave room for other Captains/Vizards to join in.
July 8, 2010 at 10:44 amUnknownVoice
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Duh, she travelled with Hell Butterfly.
Those who travel with a butterfly dont even LAND inside the dangai.
July 8, 2010 at 11:56 amStarshade
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I’ve been remarking very badly about Bleach nowadays, but it’s starting to feel better. Like good ol’ days, with Don Kanonji and Ichigo vs his hollow self (though with Tensa Zangetsu this time).
I hope the end of this arc means a halt in the power inflation of Bleach and it returning to the good ol’ feelings. With Tatsuki and the gang, you know. But I’d be more than just disappointed if Tatsuki and the gang join the fucking power inflation.
July 8, 2010 at 12:57 pmcode fanboy
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I never expected Don Kanoji to appear, of all the people in the town Kanoji, that wasn’t much of a decent cliffhanger, but funny though. I kind of wonder if Ichigo would look like that if he beats Shiro-Zangetsu. It would be awesome if he can control that form at will.
July 8, 2010 at 2:07 pmOtaku ESA
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What Prooof said about a trinity reminds me of the saying at the beginning of EVER episode in Soul Eater:
-A sound soul, dwells within a sound mind, and a sound body.
lol :)
July 8, 2010 at 7:44 pmrasone0104
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Yeah a new plot twist.
July 8, 2010 at 10:14 pmAlex Dino
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I wonder if Aizen planned Don Kanoji’s appearance.
July 9, 2010 at 1:11 amAizen
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It was all written in my script…
July 9, 2010 at 12:10 pmokgo
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heh overpowered. reminds me of a certain DBZ show
July 9, 2010 at 1:27 amAznCoffee
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I laughed so hard xDD
My reaction was “HAHA IT’S F*CKING DON KANOJI!” xD ahhh that was a good use of Don.
July 9, 2010 at 1:51 amyanipheonu
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Bankai Zangetsu + Super Hollow form???
I’m guessing third sword release.
July 9, 2010 at 2:05 amAznCoffee
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friggin Sankai man. Either that or Zankai… or hahaha this is ridiculous
July 9, 2010 at 9:12 amOH SNAP
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So, what the hell happened to Urahara/Yoruichi? Weren’t they supposed to be really strong or something? We didn’t even get to see them truly fight (they were beaten off-screen). Come on, Kubo….
July 9, 2010 at 9:49 amMr. T.A.C
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The Tite Kubo strives to do something cool all week, sometimes works and sometimes not. To me this week despite the remarkable effort, not like as much as hoped this chapter. Starting at Ichigo. It was predicted that the protagonist of the manga would fight back with his inner Hollow, but quiet, will not be the same now Zangetsu and Hollow melt. Not just that it happened to be something totally new Tite. Turns out to be just a gimmick “groomed” look to something new. And even then roast half of the chapter only to merge them, so there was not so exciting. I am hoping that the next chapter in the battle becomes interesting, I love this Ichigo fought with the Gin, more centered, calm, and analyzing the enemy. Exit exchanging sword blows that point in the manga is no fun for me. And will “Zangellow” will end up using the final form of Getsuga Tenshou against Ichigo? If yes, this means that the final blow of his sword will be merged with the form of hollow Ichigo.
Another moment of this chapter of the week where it is noticed the author’s efforts to promote the “unexpected” is the appearance of Don Kanonji to face Aizen. Seriously! Honestly, not that it is a surprise and somewhat funny, but there were better options for characters to appear at this time of the manga. I think last week by the largest crowd here was to be the father of Ishida, in which I admit would be much cooler than Kanonji. There has not been a good idea to rescue a character from the back of the trunk of the series, but it would be much more interesting and, then yes, Kanonji really surprising if he could somehow affect Aizen. Of course this will not happen. Tite no longer even any mystery about it, since he has decided to put to Matsumoto to close the chapter. Another notable effort to make the chapter “a box of surprises.”
Actually I was not convinced with Matsumoto. She comes first Ichigo that, all wound up and still thinks he has any chance against Aizen? The only thing I can imagine the appearance of it here is that Aizen will end up battered and perhaps interfering Gin just in time that is to kill Aizen Matsumoto, because I still believe that Gin would not be able to leave Matsumoto die. If it is not something I do not know what to expect this unexpected situation. Unless they get everybody and try to run. Aizen let something happen? I do not know.
I believe that all this is essential to burn minutes to Ichigo continues his training before he arrives at any time in Karakura. But if I have to praise something in this chapter is the humor. Kanonji actually yielded some smiles and fun, kind of broke the tension of the possibility of Tatsuki die, because if he lives or dies at the end of this meeting, it makes no difference to me, since I’m not a big fan of his it.
Chapter just “OK.” Could have been much better, at least this was my jab. It remains to wait for next week. And I cheer for the Tite not begin to drag the narrative ending with the emergence of more characters. I prefer when the author works with a few at a time.
July 9, 2010 at 10:41 amYogo
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Whats with your spelling? You wrote ”The Gin” and you also wrote ”The Tite”, so clearly you just translated the message. I really couldn’t understand what you wrote, first you said the chapter was horrible with lame ”box of surprises”, then you said it was humorous. I might of misread what you wrote though, because I could barely understand what you were trying to say.
July 9, 2010 at 10:45 amYogo
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Next episode:
Gin: Look, its Matsumoto! ”Stabs Aizen”
Aizen: Heheheh, I’m actually Matsumoto.
Gin: Wha-?
*The real Aizen appears in place of Rangiku, while the fake Aizen dies*
Gin: Noooooooo.
Aizen: Mwahaha, I has haxx0r skillz. *Fires a laz0r at Gin*
July 9, 2010 at 12:07 pmokgo
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hehe divine. those dbz references. I just started to realize how much you mentioned them. Though I don’t mind since the author was influenced by it as well
July 9, 2010 at 1:06 pmCloud_Lockhart
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I’m rather disappointed that Don Kanonji showed up. Nows not the the time for a comic-relief character to appear! Since Rangiku appeared at the end, I’m guessing she’s gonna show her bankai maybe.
July 9, 2010 at 9:58 pmGrant
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How did she even get up? She had a freaking chunk torn out of her!
July 12, 2010 at 6:56 pmZzzZzz
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@Grant
senzu beans.. duh~..
July 9, 2010 at 10:31 pmechoez
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crap. I thought it was Hiyori-sama on the preview.
-disappointed-
July 11, 2010 at 5:25 pmMatroid
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After time capsule training, now we have Majin Buu? I hope Kubo can take a short vacation, and re-group his thoughts to write more original stories.
July 16, 2010 at 10:45 amtman
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can’t wait for the next episode and chapter impressions