Bleach Review: KILL THE KING

"You cannot save anyone Ichigo"

The chapter begins with the arrival of the rest of the Visords who help Urahara create the door that will lead to the Soul Palace and they agree to go with him. At the Soul Palace Ichigo says to Yhwach that they will stop him however Yhwach says that with his eyes he has already seen this happen and that they where too late to save the Soul King. Ichigo rushes forward to remove the blade however his arm is then covered in Blut and he slashes at the Soul King. Yhwach say's Ichigo's Quincy blood is what is attacking the Soul King and that the Soul Society will now be destroyed.

Did I pick a wrong time to get back to reviewing Bleach because once again this week's chapter was a major disappointment. Once again the story barely moved forward at all and the majority of it was again spent with Urahara as he explains how and why they have to get to the Soul Palace. I like that the rest of the Visords are here now but Hiyori's attitude was just annoying and just wasted a lot of time arguing with Shinji and refusing to change into a Soul Reaper uniform. Sui - Feng has went back to her old bitchy self by insulting Urahara which I never understood because Urahara has always been a better Soul Reaper and person than she has ever been. The only think of interest was that it looks like the Soul Society is now going to be destroyed and I want to see what happens next; will Yhwach create a new world? However I don't get why Ichigo attacked the Soul King because even though he does have Quincy blood (from his mother) didn't he already sort out his powers when training with Nimaiya?

Wonder if Ichigo will be forced to obey Yhwach?

Overall I know that Kubo has been ill but we have had three chapters now where basically nothing happens; no interesting fights and no advancement in the story.

SCORE: 2/10

Highlights: Destruction of the Soul Society?

Let - Downs: Everything

Bleach Review: Divine Division

The chapter begins with Ichibei saying that Yhwah does not listen to any of the warnings he has given him and the only think to do now is kill him, they then both draw their weapons. Back down in Vandenreich City, Urahara is drawing lines on the ground and someone asks him if he has finished his preparations and the we see the Visords; Love Aikawa, Hiyori Sarugaki, Hachigen Ushōda and Lisa Yadōmaru. Hiyori asks if it is okay that Urahara has already sent the others up to the Royal Realm even though they will die but are interrupted by the arrival of Yoruichi's little sister Yūshirō Shihōin who is carrying a large wrapped object. Urahara says it will be useful to them before walking inside the building.

Been so long since I've seen these four

Back at the Royal Real Yhwach and Ichibei continue to clash however when Yhwach knocks Ichibei's brush away with his arm it suddenly hangs useless from his side. Ichibei says his brush cuts words not flesh and that is arm is now ar and it is at half strength. He then says that's Yhwach's movements must feel sluggish now before slicing him down the middle and knocking him away. Ichibei says that Yhwach must be at half strength now while having a really crazy expression and asks he if wants to be chopped into little pieces. Yhwach only grins and starts to stand up while gathering Reishi around him.

"Do you really think I'd ever fall?"

Pretty good chapter here however it isn't as good as last weeks because once again a large part of the beginning is completely wasted. I am glad to see the Visords again because they are some of my favourite Bleach characters but other than that the beginning just frustrates me. Once again we are just given vague explanations to what characters are doing and I am kind of sick of it. This is the LAST Bleach arc and I kind of want more answers than questions, I guess Urahara might actually have something more to do with Aizen but can't they just say it. We also get the introduction of Yoruichi's little sister but I think its a little to late to introduce new characters like that but I guess I am interested to see what she's carrying.

How important will she really be to the story?

The best part of the chapter is still the fight between Yhwach and Ichibei because like I said in the last review it has been so even between them so far. Ichibei is more of a manic in battle than I thought with those facial expressions he makes and he did say he is leader of the Soul Reapers which kind of confirms that he is the most powerful. He also calls Yhwach "old friend" which implies (like it has in earlier chapters) that Yhwach was more connected with the Soul Reapers than we know. Lastly Ichibei's powers are really cools and fits into is title of being the creator of names and I hope this fight still lasts a while so we can see more of his powers.

"Have at thee!"

Overall this is a good chapter but I didn't care much for the beginning because we could have seen more of Yhwach vs. Ichibei. I wonder if Yhwach is activating his Vollstandig at the end but it might be too early for that and it could just be a different power, also great seeing him use his sword again.

SCORE: 7/10

Highlights: Yhwach vs. Ichibei

Let - Downs: The beginning with Urahara, if we didn't get answers I didn't see the point in it