Bleach

[Souj]

lets just hope to god they dont stretch out the anime after the pendulum arc.
Imagine 1 chapter of the current manga story line stretched to fit 1 episode....

[Pharaun]

lets just hope to god they dont stretch out the anime after the pendulum arc.
Imagine 1 chapter of the current manga story line stretched to fit 1 episode....

I just imagined that, and it made my brain divide by zero. I was in a coma for a few minutes before my brain rebooted and now I hate you for even suggesting that atrocity (although it's what will probably happen).

[killerx]

lol that one chapter of yama and that monster just ...... i don't even wanna think of it

[Draggy]

Now you have reminded me we are going to have loads of coolhorn to go through

yeah, thanks for that.

[killerx]

http://www.dattebayo.com/t/b208.torrent

[altwight]

neat episode

[Xanthe]

Definitely liking the pendulum episodes so far. They did a great job going from the manga to the anime this week, too.

[kuronosan]

Early Manga spoilers:

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Ichigo survives but his mask is broken again... Ulquiorra asks why he fights the Espada.
Most of the chapter is Ishida and Orihimme talking. Orihimme wants to go help Ichigo and Ishida is conflicted and trying to keep his cool in front of her.

[Souj]

wellpidy welp, this episode covered more than 1 chapter.


bleach manga: fuck you.

[kuronosan]

Some extra stuff:

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Ulquiorra asked Ichigo why he keeps fighting him when it's clear Ulquiorra is far too powerful. Ichigo says he doesn't care how much stronger Ulquiorra is... he's going to keep fighting. Ulquiorra replies that he isn't going to hold back anymore then. He then transforms into an even more powerful form.

[BRP]

At this point Bleach has become satire for shonen.

[kuronosan]

Someone over at Bleach Asylum pointed this out and I found it funny:

Soul Society - Byakuya releases Bankai after being goaded by Ichigo.
Hueco Mundo - Ulquiorra releases Resurrecion after being goaded by Ichigo.

Soul Society - Scene changes to Ishida and Orihimme while they exchange blows.
Hueco Mundo - Scene changes to Ishida and Orihimme while they exchange blows.

Soul Society - Ishida comments silently that he wants Ichigo to win because of Orihimme. He then says that Ichigo will win.
Hueco Mundo - Ishida comments silently that he wants Ichigo to win because of Orihimme. He then says that Ichigo will win.

Soul Society - Scene returns to Ichigo, where Byakuya blasts him with a huge beam.
Hueco Mundo - Scene returns to Ichigo, where Ulquiorra blasts him with a huge beam.

Soul Society - Ichigo is breathing heavily and about to be finished when his hollow takes over.
Hueco Mundo - Ichigo is breathing heavily and about to be finished...

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Anyways, found that part funny.

[Souj]

except for the fact that Ichigo did no goading whatsoever to get Ulquiorra to release.

Scene changes to Ishida and Orihimme while they exchange blows.
this didnt happen. unless your counting this:
Ishida comments silently that he wants Ichigo to win because of Orihimme. He then says that Ichigo will win.
for point 2 and 3.

and I dont remember Byakuya shooting a huge beam.

oh, and the scene didnt return to ichigo while Ulq was blasting a beam. that happened quite a few pages after.
well... I guess 1 out of 5 isn't bad.

[Xno Kappa]

This is pretty epic and innovative of Kubo. No one expected the bad guy using his "true TRUE powah!" before the good guy going SSH2. He is truly a pioneer among mangaka's.

[CrimsonAngel]

Some extra stuff:

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Ulquiorra asked Ichigo why he keeps fighting him when it's clear Ulquiorra is far too powerful. Ichigo says he doesn't care how much stronger Ulquiorra is... he's going to keep fighting. Ulquiorra replies that he isn't going to hold back anymore then. He then transforms into an even more powerful form.

woah, woah, woah, so bat-boy has a second form??!!

[Serif]

My thoughts now that this is being revealed:

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Seeing how it shows that Ressureccion can have two forms, once Ulq does this Ichigo's Inner Hollow makes another appearance and shows him how to do it as well.

Ulq: Your TRUE POWAH?!
Ichigo: Wow I didn't know I could do that, NOW LOOK AT MY TRUE POWAH?!
Ichigo pwns Ulq

I know, I know. I keep on guessing that Inner Hollow is going to pop out soon but it has to happen right?!?!

Oh and Ulq better look like either fuckin Batman or some other insane looking bat.

[Guitarman]

Ulq saying "I'm the GD batman!" would completely revamp my faith in the series.

[BRP]

Batman is dead

[kuronosan]

Annie's Summary from BA:

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Continues from the last chapter, after Ulquiorra shot the black cero at Ichigo his mask is completely destroyed. The impact is so strong that the top of a dome is gone. The whole Las Noches shakes and even Ishida and Orihime could feel it. Orihime calls Ishida and asks him if his power could carry her to the top of the dome. Ishida wants to reject her request but meets with her pleading eyes and word. He couldn’t refuse her.

A scene cuts to Ichigo and Ulquiorra. His mask is gone but the black/golden eyes remain. His bankai coat is gone and only has a hakama left. Ichigo tries to gain his balance mid air but Ulquiorra appears and kicks him makes him hit the dome. Ulquiorra tells Ichigo even though his form and attacks are similar to arrancars but the difference is too great. He says while it is clever to act like a hollow yet using shinigami or human powers, it doesn’t make humans equal to the hollows. Ichigo’s still persistent, he slowly getting up, holding his sword tightly while his eyes are slowly turning into human he whispers, “Getsuga….”

“I said this is useless!!!!!!” Ulquiorra screams and hit Ichigo with his sword. Ichigo hits the dome. Ulquiorra follows him and grabs his neck lifting him up from the ground.

“Why won’t you drop your sword? You’ve seen the difference in our powers.”

“Difference in powers….so what?” He stars right back at Ulquiorra, “If you are stronger than me so I should quit? I know from the start that you are stronger. Until now, no matter how many times I see your strength it won’t change my mind…”

Ichigo smiles intensely at Ulquiorra, “I will defeat you, Ulquiorra.” And that makes Ulquiorra let go of Ichigo.

“How ridiculous, Kurosaki Ichigo. Your words are of those who don’t know the true despair.” Ichigo looks confused at Ulquiorra before feeling the change in Ulquiorra’s reiatsu.

His long white coat is gone and the only left is his wings revealing his chest where liquid like blood is flowing out from his hollow hole. The lower part is covered in something similar to black fur. His arms turn black from the elbows to finger tips. His white eyes turn black and the marks under his eyes are wider. The hollow mask turns into the horns.

“If you don’t know then I will tell you. This is the true form of despair.”

A note:
-Seems like Ishida has inner monologue regarding whether he should accept Orihime’s request or not.

-A guy comments Ulquiorra’s form resembles the Devil Man.

-Ulquiorra raises his voice for the first time.

[Draggy]

Your words are of those who don’t know the true despair

Ulq sounds like Pein haha, i am so fed up of hearing FEEL MY PAIN YOU DONT KNOW TRUE PAIN FEEL MY DISPAIR etc etc etc