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A Kemari Tournament Filled with Hollows

I only noticed now lol What’s wrong with the soccer balls on Bleach?

This episode was funnier than the last, I enjoyed it more. They used some classics, like Rukia’s drawings, which was cool. Ichigo was also funny being the only one who realizes how everything just doesn’t make sense.

As for the soccer.. they kind of re-invented the game lol at least what would be considered a soccer match.

Madarame’s appearance was unexpected, although it doesn’t make sense and I don’t understand why they made it look like he can fly.

Overall, the episode was bad, like the previous but, knowing before hand it was gonna be like this, it actually was better than I expected.

I hope the next arc is done well. It’s an awesome arc.

• Next Episode: The Past Chapter Begins!

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Letting Go

Ageha enters the cave. It really was Amamiya. They talk about Elmore’s rescuing failure. Amaiya tries to help Ageha move on and stop from being dragged down by those thoughts.

They come out together. Ageha destroys most of them with Melchsee’s Door and Amamiya grabs a weapon to help.

They quickly find Oboro, Kabuto and Hiryuu. The opponents, although many, are week and they have no problem taking care of them but, the problem is that they’re in Tavoo territory.

And it doesn’t take long until Shinner and a half-cybernetic Dholaki appear. It seems that was a trap to get them.

I wonder if Dholaki is there alone to take revenge or if they are both there on orders to capture them. Because I don’t think they are ready to fight Shinner.. And it’s not like they can run either.

• Personal Enjoyment: 4/5

The Lust

Cero Oscura completely smashes Ichigo’s mask. Still, he continues in Vizard mode, at least for a while. Down in the dome, everyone feels the impact. Ishida agrees to take Inoue to Ichigo. Although unexpected, it was cool hearing Ishida as the narrator.

Ichigo is unable to really do anything at this point. He’s just being thrown around by Ulquiorra. Ulquiorra just hasn’t killed him yet because he wants him to comprehend that there’s no point in Ichigo trying. He becomes even more puzzled after hearing Ichigo say that he knows he’s no match for him but, that he’s going to win anyway.

Ulquiorra thinks Ichigo feels this way because he hasn’t yet known true despair, or really get into his head that he can’t win. So, Ulquiorra transforms. It was kind of odd, if you think about it, how Ulquiorra’s transformation wasn’t really that big of a transformation, specially when all Arrancar are supposed to become at least beast-like when they release. And so, it seems Ulquiorra was still hiding his true form.

He starts turning black, his face "paintings" and hears become bigger. In short, he’s starting to look like a beast now.

It was an awesome chapter. Now I’m curious to see the full extent of Ulquiorra’s transformation, although it shouldn’t really make a difference, I mean, does it really make a difference if he’s 100 times stronger or 200 times stronger than Ichigo? lol

There’s also Ishida’s "I would immediately regret agreeing." Why give it such importance? I guess something really unexpected is gonna happen with Ichigo, Inoue, Ulquiorra and Ishida.

• Personal Enjoyment: 5/5

Confession

Oh my god, what an awesome chapter. Really, I’m even confused if I should feel happy for such a chapter or sad because of Hinata lol. Anyway, I hope she’s okay.. There’s always a chance.

But, starting from the beginning, Naruto and Pain’s conversation is over. At least Naruto still has his beliefs. Pain pierces him with some more of his special sticks lol. This way Naruto shouldn’t really be able to move. Ma tells Naruto to not give up but, Pain quickly silences her.

Pain prepares to take Naruto when.. Hinata, seeing that he’s gonna be taken, interferes. She knows she’s no match for Pain but, she will protect Naruto no matter what and she confesses her feelings for the first time. It seems like Hinata’s true and final personal development only happened now. I really hope she’s not dead, she would be a wonderful character now.

Naruto, hearing this, and then witnessing Hinata’s "death", he can’t help it, I don’t even think he would want to. Too much has happened. He goes Kyuubi on the spot. The transformation doesn’t even take one second. I don’t even think there will be a problem with him running berserk through the village, at least until he kills Pain.

Pain doesn’t seem that worried but, he came close to lose to Naruto has a sole shinobi, can he really fight a six tailed Kyuubi, with just one body?

Kyuubi’s six tail form also has some kind of skeleton covering his body. I’m not sure if it will just cover him like some kind of cloth of armor or if it will really become like Kyuubi’s bones.

Also, in the final shot, you can see some little balls that may seem like chakra balls near his mouth. His he going for that chakra blast? I mean.. Judging from the previous blast, I would say we’re lucky if this one, in case no one stops it like Orochimaru did, just destroys the whole village.

Meanwhile, Shikamaru and the others continue their plans to find Nagato and more exciting, Gai and his team are finally arriving. Neji has already noticed Gamabunta.

Overall, really awesome chapter, one of my personal favorites. Hinata’s scene, was just so powerful. I just hope she could have at least touched Pain once before being defeated, I think her character deserved a little more.

• Personal Enjoyment: 5/5

A Night Of Rain

Guren will be leading Yuukimaru somewhere where they will supposedly join their powers.. probably in order to defeat the Sanbi or something related to that.

I’m really enjoying the work that has been put into the filler character’s relations, specially Guren with Kabuto. Although not perfect, their dialogs are entertaining.

Guren’s team seems decided to stay with her and not run away.

Kakashi’s team realizes the bat thing and Shino finally finds one surviving insect. Now they just need to get some news from Konoha and devise a plan.

Guren gets delayed a lot by Yuukimaru. She ends up seeming a little out of character, suddenly remembering stuff from her past. Anyway, Yuukimaru and her are getting along better.

The animation had that sketchy style, not really to my liking in this series but, didn’t look bad.

• Next Episode: The Two Amulets

Ah… mm!

This episode revolved around Valentine’s Day.

Actually, almost nothing really happened. There wasn’t really any plot at all, just dealing with Saku and school stuff.

Still, this episode was really good. If you enjoy watching Candy Boy, all the main reasons to do so are on this episode.

The sweetness and relaxed nature of the anime really shows here, along with some funny and silly moments.

Kana and Yuki end up doing some more intimate stuff than usual. Also, others start noticing this.

This could be the beginning to Kana and Yuki deciding and accepting their real relationship.

Overall, very nice and enjoyable episode. The art continues gorgeous as always.

Ichigo’s Seppuku Persuasion Strategy

This is the first of two filler episodes before the past arc begins.

Once again, it seems like they are back to the real world without any explanation at all.

Once again too, Lurichiyo is back. The episode was mostly comedy, not really good but, provided some laughs.

The plot is about Lurichiyo running away because they won’t let her play football/soccer.

Then Lurichiyo finds a way to participate in a game and manages to shoot the ball up and away from her and catch in her foot in the middle of I-don’t-know-where and score. lol but, maybe that’s just me. Not that it really matters for the development of the plot.

It all comes down to different views on how to help the commoners. They find a way to try and make Lurichiyo understand the other view.

It all fails and ends in a soccer match between Lurichiyo and Kenryuu, to be shown next week..

Anyway, stupid episode overall.

• Next Episode: Thump!

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The Mysterious RideBack Girl

Okakura gets really pissed with what happened and suspends the club’s activities. Also, he’s going to dismantle Fuego.

The police gets little closer as to what happened. Also, we learn that supposed "hero" they talked about is really Okakura. There’s a chance that he’ll be suspected for leading the terrorists.

Meanwhile, the two journalists get closer to the club’s members.

Eventually, the GGP and police learn that Rin was the rider. Although they know she’s not involved with the terrorists.

It’s getting even more serious. I’m really liking the shows "mood" now.

There’s a final scene showing the terrorists. They aren’t really worried with the White Rides because they think their skill will be enough to beat them.

It also seems they are looking into Rin and Okakura. Maybe they want to recruit them. Although I doubt Okakura will join. Also, I’m not sure but, I think it’s possible the GGP will also try to recruit them.

I really liked this episode. The art was gorgeous as always.

• Next Episode: Lightning Speed Ride