Episode 126 Discussion Thread

[monir]

Screenshots: Haven't watched it yet, but do not fear, for I'm in the process. Oh, hello everyone. Have you waited long?



The episode looks tasty from the screenshot. Onward with the watching to confirm those pretty pictures are actually telling the truth.

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[Thewanderer]

RED PINEAPPLE

When you've seen it, you'll understand.



...also, <3 @ more Hiyori

[monir]

Okay.. those pictures were telling the truth. We learn a bunch of new stuff from the episode, and it's very funny.

Spoiler for episode 126:

How many know about the person Shinji has a crush on? It's none other than Orihime-chan. Man, she is adorable. But, how does she able to intrude in the supposedly unbreakable ]kekkai (barrier) by Haachi? More mystery. Seems like Orihime is also growing without her knowing about it either because she doesn't know why she is able to pass through the barrier. So, when she passes thorough the Kekkai, and goes downstairs, everybody stares at her. Orihime sweetly queries,

Pardon me. Where is the toilet?

Hiyori is sizing up Ichigo with her sandal. Last time I observed how she is a better fighter with her sandal, and looks like the Oda also saw it that way. She also Ichigo to address her more respectfully by adding san after her name, so it will be Hiyori-san. I also think the lowly Ichigo shouldn't forget his place when addressing the mighty Hiyori-san.

Renji once, again, becomes the butt of those joke for freeloading. We also get a hint about how strong Urahara's bankai might be. He is very reluctant to release his bankai just for the sake of training Chad. I'm betting his bankai sets of a minor stellar explosion that usually can destroy few solar system without much trouble. The mystery surrounding Urahara only grows.

Last, but not least, the hot-kitty-kat finally shows up again. And it seems she is burdened with Orihime-chan's training, but for some reason, Orihime is seen to be running away in the preview for the next episode. Don't run away Orihime-chan. You need to shed your useless girl status, so you can actually be useful instead of feeling sorry about yourself at your own uselessness most of the time.

Hinamori brought down the mood a little bit at the beginning of the episode, but it also demonstrated how deep of an impression Aizen can leave on a person. Hinamori is sweet, but at the same time, a gullible buffoon. I hope she is right about Aizen though since she thinks that even Aizen must have a reason behind why he is pursuing the path he is currently undertaken... well, what ever that may be.

Somewhat long post inside with my own impression of the episode. I've given it a 8.2 because of the comedy and the bunch of new things we have learned from the episode. Animation isn't that impressive. Sugita Tomokazu also seems to be getting used to this kind of role where the show doesn't require him to console every other girl in the picture, aka, a harem lead. He was actually funny for a few brief moments as Kensei. Btw, I've just noticed that Ishida's father is voiced by the same seiyuu, Ohkawa Toru, who also voiced Kariya. No wonder Ishida's father is so cool.

Originally Posted by Thewanderer

RED PINEAPPLE

When you've seen it, you'll understand.

Watched it, and still haven't understood. Most likely have missed it, so will watch it again later.

[Thewanderer]

Originally Posted by monir

Watched it, and still haven't understood. Most likely have missed it, so will watch it again later.

Hint: It's in the picture you posted in the OP

[KNETTER2000]

I understood about 2% of what was being said soI'll await the sub tomorrow for all that information.

I did 1/2lol at the Super Hiyori Slipper attack recycling actions

[Deathkillz]

why do i get the feeling that Orihime is going to get really emo really soon?
really nice ep ~ things are moving along pretty smoothly with ichigo and sado doing some training...and also soon to jump onto the bandwagon Orihime ~ *but this is the part where some boring setup eps start again* *hopes its not the case >.<*

[monir]

Originally Posted by KNETTER2000

I did 1/2lol at the Super Hiyori Slipper attack recycling actions

Yeah, the animation wasn't very impressive. There are also a few more recycles (very obvious ones) of the same movements in the episode, but the episode makes up for it with all the humor and interesting information. Plus, there is Ururu-chan for everyone's viewing pleasure, regardless of the fact, she is shown only for a couple of seconds.

So cute!

Originally Posted by Thewanderer

Hint: It's in the picture you posted in the OP

I see. Red-Pineapple it is!

[Jerseykid]

Yeah it feels like the calm before the Orihime storm. I worry each episode, "Is this the one?"

Will Uruhara's comment about what sado's power feel likes be revealed later? I hate when they do that, drives me nuts just like when Byakuya said his infamous "It's as if...."

Can't wait for more Inoe!

[Omniscient]

Just for the record, there's no episode of Bleach next week because of a baseball game. Episode 127 will air on May 30th, 2007.

[Jerseykid]

Originally Posted by Omniscient

Just for the record, there's no episode of Bleach next week because of a baseball game. Episode 127 will air on April 30th, 2007.

Nooo! and here I was hoping Iron chef would take over as Japan's most popular sport instead of dopey baseball :P

[Goshin]

really interesting episode

hinamori is f ed in the head

I wonder what urara's bankai does

lots of recycled scenes but i can live with it.

[stonedzombie]

Um....did anyone else notice at 19:41, Father Uruu was missing half of his glasses?

[FlareKnight]

Nice of them to squeeze in Ishida's training into like 3 minutes. Well at least Chad is working on getting rid of his useless status, being chased down by Renji's bankai has to do something.

[Spike420]

Originally Posted by Goshin

really interesting episode



I wonder what urara's bankai does

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I'm guessing it turns him Into a mad scientist


O ya and the green haird vizard can wear her mask for 14 hours ^_^ I thought she was special i wonder what other tricks those vizards have...

[FlareKnight]

Wow Ishida's father really was missing half his glasses, talk about sloppy work.

Maybe Urahara's bankai destroys all matter within a certain radius, have to be something big if he doesn't want to use it.

[ichigoismyhomie]

goood episode.....it's overloaded with cuteness from mashiro (green hair) and ururu......i give it 8.5/10.

[Thewanderer]

Originally Posted by FlareKnight

Maybe Urahara's bankai destroys all matter within a certain radius, have to be something big if he doesn't want to use it.

Maybe it vampirizes him, if going by the same theme as his Shikai(and Zanpakuto name, for that matter)

Originally Posted by ichigoismyhomie

goood episode.....it's overloaded with cuteness from mashiro (green hair) and ururu......i give it 8.5/10.

And Hiyori.

She's tsundere without the dere.

<3

[vhx]

Nice episode, the pacing was pretty good I thought. Hinamori is definately still unstable. I'm guessing at some point in time she'll betray Hitsugaya and the Shinigami all over again to be with her infallible Aizen.

I did notice a few weird things in this episode though. The effects on Hachi's voice was kind of weird, when it zoomed up on Orihime and said something like: "It's difficult to believe that a human is capable of that" (in reference to her slipping past the barrier). Also was strange for the music they used when Yoruichi showed up, seemed kind of 'dark.' I am interested in what Urahara has to has to say next episode. I don't know, those scenes just seemed to stick out to me.

[KiNA]

So, based on the reply here, without watching the episode yet.. I'm safe to keep my last week promise to go apeshit this episode right? Regarding Momo ?

Momo.. KONO BAKA YAROU!!!!

Thanks.. I feel better now ^_______________^

[noir senshi]

Originally Posted by vhx

Also was strange for the music they used when Yoruichi showed up, seemed kind of 'dark.'

I also had that impression. :P For some reason I was expecting her to pull an Aizen and try to kill Orihime or something.