Bleach Episode 111: Shock! The Father's True Identity
Canon/HIGH
OSHIMETER
8.9
51 Fans
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OSHIMETER
8.9
51 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
QUICK TAKES
vexen_457
I still can't believe Isshin was a soul reaper the whole time and he just ended Grand Fisher like it was nothing after all these years of acting like a total clown in front of his children
quincy_quiver
The way Isshin talked about the difference between a real Soul Reaper and an Arrancar was actually pretty chilling and it makes me wonder what other secrets the Kurosaki family is hiding
moryomaru_252
Honestly, the reveal about Isshin being a captain was something I never saw coming, but it explains so much about how Ichigo got all that spiritual pressure. It was so satisfying to see him finally take out Grand Fisher after everything that happened with Ichigo's mom, and I am just glad they finally moved past the filler even if they are still talking about it.
yobuko_yuki_69
Seeing Isshin wearing that captain's haori over his shoulder was a total shock, especially since he just deleted Grand Fisher without even breaking a sweat.
larxene
Ryuken showing up to help Uryu recover his Quincy abilities was a cool moment but the fact that it links back to filler episodes is still messing with my head a bit
obanai_ophidian
I felt so hyped when the Arrancar masks were shown for the first time and seeing a hollow that actually looks human makes the whole situation feel way more dangerous than before
gino_weinberg_176
Isshin just casually ending a huge threat with one swing was the highlight of my week and his serious face is so much better than his usual annoying dad stuff
bede_354
Watching the Bount filler arc was already confusing but now it feels weirdly necessary since they are referencing Uryu losing his powers right in the middle of this major canon reveal
panda_power_138
Grand Fisher finally got what he deserved and Isshin looked like a complete powerhouse standing there in that white cloak while he explained how he stayed hidden for so long
tellu
I still cannot believe Ichigo's dad is actually a Soul Reaper captain because seeing him slash Grand Fisher like that was a total shock after all his goofy behavior earlier in the show
kyurem
Isshin acting like a normal dad while hiding that much power is shocking and him taking out the hollow that killed his wife in one shot was a perfect moment
devonte2847
Linking the Bount arc to actual canon plot points is such a weird move and it makes the timeline feel messy for anyone who just wants to see the main Quincy and Soul Reaper drama
mikasasimp
Ryuken showing up to blast that Menos was such a display of power and he seems way more serious than Uryu ever was during the whole Soul Society rescue mission
zerotwolover
I have mixed feelings because Isshin being a secret powerhouse is the coolest thing ever, but the show acting like the Bount arc is canon just makes my head hurt. I skipped the filler and now Ryuken is talking to Uryu about things I missed and it feels like the writers are punishing me for trying to stick to the manga story
ptilol_385
Grand Fisher finally getting sliced by Masaki's husband is the most satisfying thing to happen in this show and Isshin looked like a total boss standing over him
misha_necron
The reveal of Isshin having a cape and that huge sword explains so much about where Ichigo gets his insane spirit energy from and it was about time he stopped acting like a goof
kokiri
I felt so much relief when Ryuken saved Uryu from that Menos and seeing him offer to help his son regain those powers was huge
makoto_kino
It is really annoying how they mentioned Uryu losing his powers in the filler arc, because now it feels like skipping those Bount episodes was a mistake if the show treats them as canon
azukiarai_assassin_83
Isshin being a captain level soul reaper this whole time is such a massive twist and the way he just defeated Grand Fisher like he was nothing felt so good
trunks_traveler_85
I literally screamed when Isshin showed up in that soul reaper gear because seeing him take down Grand Fisher so easily was the best closure for Ichigo's mom
EPISODE CONTEXT
Coming off Episode 110's return to Karakura Town and the introduction of a mysterious new transfer student, Episode 111 pivots sharply into character revelation territory, unpacking the Ishida family's hidden past. This installment serves as critical connective tissue between the post-Soul Society cooldown and the looming large-scale conflict, as the very next episode—'The Commencement of War, Vizards and the Arrancars'—signals a dramatic escalation. Essentially, this is the calm before the storm, using personal stakes to deepen investment before the battlefield expands significantly.
QUICK TAKES
vexen_457
I still can't believe Isshin was a soul reaper the whole time and he just ended Grand Fisher like it was nothing after all these years of acting like a total clown in front of his children
quincy_quiver
The way Isshin talked about the difference between a real Soul Reaper and an Arrancar was actually pretty chilling and it makes me wonder what other secrets the Kurosaki family is hiding
moryomaru_252
Honestly, the reveal about Isshin being a captain was something I never saw coming, but it explains so much about how Ichigo got all that spiritual pressure. It was so satisfying to see him finally take out Grand Fisher after everything that happened with Ichigo's mom, and I am just glad they finally moved past the filler even if they are still talking about it.
yobuko_yuki_69
Seeing Isshin wearing that captain's haori over his shoulder was a total shock, especially since he just deleted Grand Fisher without even breaking a sweat.
larxene
Ryuken showing up to help Uryu recover his Quincy abilities was a cool moment but the fact that it links back to filler episodes is still messing with my head a bit
obanai_ophidian
I felt so hyped when the Arrancar masks were shown for the first time and seeing a hollow that actually looks human makes the whole situation feel way more dangerous than before
gino_weinberg_176
Isshin just casually ending a huge threat with one swing was the highlight of my week and his serious face is so much better than his usual annoying dad stuff
bede_354
Watching the Bount filler arc was already confusing but now it feels weirdly necessary since they are referencing Uryu losing his powers right in the middle of this major canon reveal
panda_power_138
Grand Fisher finally got what he deserved and Isshin looked like a complete powerhouse standing there in that white cloak while he explained how he stayed hidden for so long
tellu
I still cannot believe Ichigo's dad is actually a Soul Reaper captain because seeing him slash Grand Fisher like that was a total shock after all his goofy behavior earlier in the show
kyurem
Isshin acting like a normal dad while hiding that much power is shocking and him taking out the hollow that killed his wife in one shot was a perfect moment
devonte2847
Linking the Bount arc to actual canon plot points is such a weird move and it makes the timeline feel messy for anyone who just wants to see the main Quincy and Soul Reaper drama
mikasasimp
Ryuken showing up to blast that Menos was such a display of power and he seems way more serious than Uryu ever was during the whole Soul Society rescue mission
zerotwolover
I have mixed feelings because Isshin being a secret powerhouse is the coolest thing ever, but the show acting like the Bount arc is canon just makes my head hurt. I skipped the filler and now Ryuken is talking to Uryu about things I missed and it feels like the writers are punishing me for trying to stick to the manga story
ptilol_385
Grand Fisher finally getting sliced by Masaki's husband is the most satisfying thing to happen in this show and Isshin looked like a total boss standing over him
misha_necron
The reveal of Isshin having a cape and that huge sword explains so much about where Ichigo gets his insane spirit energy from and it was about time he stopped acting like a goof
kokiri
I felt so much relief when Ryuken saved Uryu from that Menos and seeing him offer to help his son regain those powers was huge
makoto_kino
It is really annoying how they mentioned Uryu losing his powers in the filler arc, because now it feels like skipping those Bount episodes was a mistake if the show treats them as canon
azukiarai_assassin_83
Isshin being a captain level soul reaper this whole time is such a massive twist and the way he just defeated Grand Fisher like he was nothing felt so good
trunks_traveler_85
I literally screamed when Isshin showed up in that soul reaper gear because seeing him take down Grand Fisher so easily was the best closure for Ichigo's mom
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