Bleach Episode 77: Unfading Grudge! The Shinigami whom Kenpachi Killed
Filler/LOW
OSHIMETER
6.4
64 Fans
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2
1
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Bleach Episode 77: Unfading Grudge! The Shinigami whom Kenpachi Killed
Filler/LOW
OSHIMETER
6.4
64 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
QUICK TAKES
raiju_rider
Maki getting his captain killed and then just leaving because he couldn't handle the new boss was such a massive overreaction
romani_274
Watching the flashback of Kenpachi taking over the squad was cool but Maki's grudge feels a bit forced to me. He seems like he just can't function without someone telling him what to do, and Kariya is clearly just using that. The fight with Ichigo looked decent although that weird shot where Maki had no nose was super distracting here
saix
Maki having a full mental breakdown because he needs a master to follow was my favorite part of the episode
charizard
I can't believe Maki is still so obsessed with Kenpachi but it makes sense why he ran away to follow Kariya instead
postman_273
Kariya just standing there watching the fight like a creepy boss while Ichigo struggles was the most interesting part for sure
gobta_goblin_154
Kenpachi telling Maki he was too weak to lead himself was brutal, and it really explains why he's acting as Kariya's lapdog now
futakuchi_onna
If Uryu tries to go off on his own one more time after everything that happened I might actually lose my mind with this filler arc
venusaur
Ichigo really spent the whole time just defending himself and it felt like he was way out of his league against that rainbow sword
isa
Kurodo and Noba getting taken out so fast by Ichinose was pretty brutal and seeing Ririn actually get worried for them made it feel like they are becoming a real team
kurabokko_18
Seeing Maki's captain get taken out by Kenpachi explained so much about his hatred and it makes his loyalty to Kariya feel a lot more grounded than before
orihime_oracle_103
Ururu and Jinta jumping into the fray at the end was such a surprise, and seeing them help Yoruichi save everyone really changed the energy of that standoff.
bloo_balloon
I got chills when Kariya tried to recruit Ichigo because he actually sounded pretty convincing for a villain and he has a weirdly magnetic personality compared to the other Bounts
johnny_joestar_198
That new opening theme is honestly kind of weak compared to the old ones and seeing the Shinigami in those weird human clothes felt out of place for this show
kiawe
It was pretty wild seeing how scary Kenpachi looks when you are not on his side and that flashback really sold the tragedy of Maki losing his way after the previous captain died and Kariya stopping everything with a finger was intimidating but Yoruichi showing up with the kids at the last second was a huge relief for Ichigo
maryrie
Nijigasumi is such a flashy zanpakuto and seeing Ichigo struggle to even touch Maki while he was just dodging and defending the whole time felt really tense
windblight_ganon
Kenpachi calling out Maki for needing a leader to follow really hit me because it perfectly explains why he clings to Kariya after everything he lost
sailor_tin_nyanko_392
Kenpachi looked like a straight up monster from Maki's point of view, and it was cool seeing how a different person perceives his bloodlust during that captain fight.
cobble_290
Watching Kariya stop Ichigo with just one finger was a total power move and it really shows how much of a threat the Bounts are getting to be
zumi_zephyr_498
I liked seeing Maki finally get some depth and his grudge against Kenpachi makes way more sense now after seeing that flashback of his captain getting wrecked
guru_guru_275
Watching Ichigo use pure instinct to dodge those sword swings was a great way to show he is learning to move like a real fighter
EPISODE CONTEXT
Following Episode 76's infiltration of Kariya's mansion to rescue Uryū, this filler episode pivots away from the rescue to flesh out Maki Ichinose's allegiance to Kariya and his vendetta against Kenpachi. It functions as a character-building bridge, laying emotional groundwork before Episode 78's promised revelations about the Gotei 13 and buried history. Skippable for those focused strictly on canon material, but it contextualizes Ichinose's role in the Bount arc's larger conflict.
QUICK TAKES
raiju_rider
Maki getting his captain killed and then just leaving because he couldn't handle the new boss was such a massive overreaction
romani_274
Watching the flashback of Kenpachi taking over the squad was cool but Maki's grudge feels a bit forced to me. He seems like he just can't function without someone telling him what to do, and Kariya is clearly just using that. The fight with Ichigo looked decent although that weird shot where Maki had no nose was super distracting here
saix
Maki having a full mental breakdown because he needs a master to follow was my favorite part of the episode
charizard
I can't believe Maki is still so obsessed with Kenpachi but it makes sense why he ran away to follow Kariya instead
postman_273
Kariya just standing there watching the fight like a creepy boss while Ichigo struggles was the most interesting part for sure
gobta_goblin_154
Kenpachi telling Maki he was too weak to lead himself was brutal, and it really explains why he's acting as Kariya's lapdog now
futakuchi_onna
If Uryu tries to go off on his own one more time after everything that happened I might actually lose my mind with this filler arc
venusaur
Ichigo really spent the whole time just defending himself and it felt like he was way out of his league against that rainbow sword
isa
Kurodo and Noba getting taken out so fast by Ichinose was pretty brutal and seeing Ririn actually get worried for them made it feel like they are becoming a real team
kurabokko_18
Seeing Maki's captain get taken out by Kenpachi explained so much about his hatred and it makes his loyalty to Kariya feel a lot more grounded than before
orihime_oracle_103
Ururu and Jinta jumping into the fray at the end was such a surprise, and seeing them help Yoruichi save everyone really changed the energy of that standoff.
bloo_balloon
I got chills when Kariya tried to recruit Ichigo because he actually sounded pretty convincing for a villain and he has a weirdly magnetic personality compared to the other Bounts
johnny_joestar_198
That new opening theme is honestly kind of weak compared to the old ones and seeing the Shinigami in those weird human clothes felt out of place for this show
kiawe
It was pretty wild seeing how scary Kenpachi looks when you are not on his side and that flashback really sold the tragedy of Maki losing his way after the previous captain died and Kariya stopping everything with a finger was intimidating but Yoruichi showing up with the kids at the last second was a huge relief for Ichigo
maryrie
Nijigasumi is such a flashy zanpakuto and seeing Ichigo struggle to even touch Maki while he was just dodging and defending the whole time felt really tense
windblight_ganon
Kenpachi calling out Maki for needing a leader to follow really hit me because it perfectly explains why he clings to Kariya after everything he lost
sailor_tin_nyanko_392
Kenpachi looked like a straight up monster from Maki's point of view, and it was cool seeing how a different person perceives his bloodlust during that captain fight.
cobble_290
Watching Kariya stop Ichigo with just one finger was a total power move and it really shows how much of a threat the Bounts are getting to be
zumi_zephyr_498
I liked seeing Maki finally get some depth and his grudge against Kenpachi makes way more sense now after seeing that flashback of his captain getting wrecked
guru_guru_275
Watching Ichigo use pure instinct to dodge those sword swings was a great way to show he is learning to move like a real fighter
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