Bleach Episode 29: Breakthrough! The Shinigami's Encompassing Net
Canon/MED
OSHIMETER
9.4
69 Fans
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Bleach Episode 29: Breakthrough! The Shinigami's Encompassing Net
Canon/MED
OSHIMETER
9.4
69 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
QUICK TAKES
menomaru
It took forever to get past the recap at the start but I think Hanataro is going to be a huge help since he actually knows Rukia
chika_fujiwara_162
Ganju and Ichigo bickering while trying to hide from the soul reapers is so hilarious and they are basically a comedy duo now
kaguya_sama_161
Ichigo and Ganju together are pure chaos and they used that poor medic as a human shield just to get away from the guards
igos_du_ikana
Uryu showed off some insane aim, and he made that fight against the fourth seat look like childs play with those spirit arrows
vincent_valentine
Hanataro is so funny for a medic and he literally fainted at the sight of blood when Ichigo and Ganju bumped into him
talon_266
Chad coming through with those massive energy blasts from a distance really saved Ichigo and Ganju from getting cornered by the guards
saitama_smasher
Uryu completely dismantled that guy with the flying blades and it makes me wonder if he is actually stronger than Ichigo right now because that Quincy power looked scary to me
liltott_laser
Captain Mayuri straight up trying to experiment on Ikkaku in his hospital bed caught me so off guard; I always knew he was messed up, but seeing him disregard a fellow Soul Reaper's vulnerability like that just solidified for me how truly monstrous his scientific ambition is.
fireblight_ganon
I loved seeing Uryu absolutely wreck that guy and taking away his powers forever felt so cold
uryu_archer_102
I can see how much Kenpachi wants to fight Ichigo after hearing Ikkaku talk about him, and honestly that level of bloodlust is pretty terrifying
sakurabloom
Ichigo and Ganju bickering while being hunted by soul reapers is pure gold and their chaotic energy keeps the tension from getting too overwhelming
yuffie_kisaragi_402
Seeing the 11th division guys treat the 4th division like trash was a cool bit of world building and it makes everyone curious about the other squads
gerrard_gambit_489
Uryu deleting that guys powers instead of killing him felt so intense and the way he just walked away was brutal
croaa
Hanataro is a sweetheart and it is great how he actually knows Rukia plus his interactions with Ganju are providing some much needed humor during the chase
erwin_enigma_108
Orihime feeling insecure after seeing Uryu fight was heavy but the constant interruptions to the action made the middle of the episode drag
hassel
Kenpachi hearing about Ichigo from Ikkaku has everyone hyped for their fight because you can tell he just wants a challenge
genos_guardian_118
That recap at the start felt way too long but I did laugh when Ichigo and Ganju tried to use Hanataro as a shield only for everyone to ignore him
m1ndc0mm4nd3r
Ishida taking out Jirobo by destroying his soul chain was such a ruthless move and seeing his Quincy powers in action is always great
luck_lightning
I really felt for Orihime when she was watching Ishida do his thing, and then she started questioning if she even belongs there. It makes her seem so much more human compared to the powerhouses like Ichigo or Uryu. Also, that scene where the 11th squad guys simply did not care about Hanataro being a hostage was actually hilarious
billen
Chad showing up right when things were looking bad for the guys was huge and his new energy blasts are seriously powerful
EPISODE CONTEXT
Episode 29 sits in the thick of the Soul Society infiltration arc, directly following the events of Episode 28 where Orihime became a target, raising the danger level for the entire group. This episode escalates the pressure as Shinigami forces organize against the intruders, building critical momentum toward Episode 30's 'Renji's Confrontation,' where the conflict becomes deeply personal and the first major one-on-one battles begin.
QUICK TAKES
menomaru
It took forever to get past the recap at the start but I think Hanataro is going to be a huge help since he actually knows Rukia
chika_fujiwara_162
Ganju and Ichigo bickering while trying to hide from the soul reapers is so hilarious and they are basically a comedy duo now
kaguya_sama_161
Ichigo and Ganju together are pure chaos and they used that poor medic as a human shield just to get away from the guards
igos_du_ikana
Uryu showed off some insane aim, and he made that fight against the fourth seat look like childs play with those spirit arrows
vincent_valentine
Hanataro is so funny for a medic and he literally fainted at the sight of blood when Ichigo and Ganju bumped into him
talon_266
Chad coming through with those massive energy blasts from a distance really saved Ichigo and Ganju from getting cornered by the guards
saitama_smasher
Uryu completely dismantled that guy with the flying blades and it makes me wonder if he is actually stronger than Ichigo right now because that Quincy power looked scary to me
liltott_laser
Captain Mayuri straight up trying to experiment on Ikkaku in his hospital bed caught me so off guard; I always knew he was messed up, but seeing him disregard a fellow Soul Reaper's vulnerability like that just solidified for me how truly monstrous his scientific ambition is.
fireblight_ganon
I loved seeing Uryu absolutely wreck that guy and taking away his powers forever felt so cold
uryu_archer_102
I can see how much Kenpachi wants to fight Ichigo after hearing Ikkaku talk about him, and honestly that level of bloodlust is pretty terrifying
sakurabloom
Ichigo and Ganju bickering while being hunted by soul reapers is pure gold and their chaotic energy keeps the tension from getting too overwhelming
yuffie_kisaragi_402
Seeing the 11th division guys treat the 4th division like trash was a cool bit of world building and it makes everyone curious about the other squads
gerrard_gambit_489
Uryu deleting that guys powers instead of killing him felt so intense and the way he just walked away was brutal
croaa
Hanataro is a sweetheart and it is great how he actually knows Rukia plus his interactions with Ganju are providing some much needed humor during the chase
erwin_enigma_108
Orihime feeling insecure after seeing Uryu fight was heavy but the constant interruptions to the action made the middle of the episode drag
hassel
Kenpachi hearing about Ichigo from Ikkaku has everyone hyped for their fight because you can tell he just wants a challenge
genos_guardian_118
That recap at the start felt way too long but I did laugh when Ichigo and Ganju tried to use Hanataro as a shield only for everyone to ignore him
m1ndc0mm4nd3r
Ishida taking out Jirobo by destroying his soul chain was such a ruthless move and seeing his Quincy powers in action is always great
luck_lightning
I really felt for Orihime when she was watching Ishida do his thing, and then she started questioning if she even belongs there. It makes her seem so much more human compared to the powerhouses like Ichigo or Uryu. Also, that scene where the 11th squad guys simply did not care about Hanataro being a hostage was actually hilarious
billen
Chad showing up right when things were looking bad for the guys was huge and his new energy blasts are seriously powerful
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