Bleach Episode 119: Zaraki Division's Secret Story! The Lucky Men
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Bleach Episode 119: Zaraki Division's Secret Story! The Lucky Men
Canon/MED
OSHIMETER
9.9
67 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
QUICK TAKES
chrome_crafter_160
The eleventh division is seriously just a group of battle maniacs and seeing Ikkaku push himself to the brink against Edrad while still holding back his secret weapon is so impressive
ghetsis_325
I finally understand why Ikkaku is so obsessed with Zaraki now and that flashback where Kenpachi tells him to stay alive so he can try to kill him again was intense
master_kohga
It is hilarious how Zaraki calls them the lucky men because they survived fighting him and that really sums up the whole insane energy of their squad in the best way
rukongai_ronin
That gap between Ikkaku and a regular lieutenant makes it clear that the eleventh division is on a completely different level when it comes to raw fighting spirit and strength
naofumi_naysayer_149
Ikkaku refusing to show his full strength just to stay under Zaraki is such a wild move and it really shows how much respect he has for the eleven division way of life
lugia_305
I never expected Ikkaku to have such a deep reason for staying a third seat and it really makes sense seeing his loyalty to Zaraki firsthand. The connection he has with Renji also adds a lot of weight to their earlier fight in the Soul Society. It is crazy how much power the eleventh division is actually hiding just for the sake of their pride.
the_infant
You can tell Yumichika is hiding way more power than his rank says and seeing him hold back alongside Ikkaku makes the squad look like a bunch of monsters in disguise
zekrom
Learning about the oath Ikkaku made to die under Kenpachi's command is a heavy reveal, especially when you realize he could probably be a captain himself if he actually wanted to.
hoho_hurricane
Reminiscing about a younger Renji training under Ikkaku made me realize their bond goes way deeper than just being comrades and it makes their history feel more significant
capiiii
Those shots of Kenpachi standing over Ikkaku after their first encounter were so intense and they perfectly capture why soldiers follow a guy like that into battle
alphonse_armor
I felt so much respect for Ikkaku after seeing how he met Kenpachi back in the day because it explains why he will never leave his captain or the squad
usagi_tsukino_372
That duel in the past where Kenpachi tells Ikkaku to live so he can try to kill him again was the perfect start for their relationship
roy_mustang_116
Learning that Ikkaku has been holding back this much power just to keep his lifestyle in Squad 11 makes his victory against that Arrancar feel even better
rossiu_adai
The moment Ikkaku told Renji that his only goal is to die under Kenpachi command really cemented him as one of the most loyal characters in this whole show
alan_stuart
Watching Ikkaku teach Renji how to fight made me realize just how much experience he was hiding, especially since he already had his Bankai back then
benedict_blue_170
It is wild that Ikkaku was hiding his Bankai all this time just to stay in the shadows and keep his spot in the 11th division instead of getting a promotion
ozzyohm
The way everyone in Squad 11 considers themselves the lucky men for getting to fight and die for Kenpachi is actually pretty hardcore and makes them such a cool squad
lance_328
I finally get why Ikkaku is so obsessed with Squad 11 after seeing that flashback of him losing to Kenpachi in the woods. It was crazy to see him reject a captain spot just so he can die under Zaraki, and it really shows how different those guys are compared to the rest of the Gotei 13. He really is just a battle maniac at heart and I respect that
kamina_the_man
That flashback with Ikkaku training a younger Renji really puts into perspective how long he has been sitting on that Bankai power level without telling anyone
deku_285
Seeing Renji ask Ikkaku to be a captain and getting rejected was such a shock but it makes sense when you realize he just wants to fight for Zaraki until the end
EPISODE CONTEXT
Coming directly off Episode 118's showcase of Ikkaku's combat prowess, this episode deepens that momentum by exploring the origins behind his fighting spirit and unwavering loyalty. Positioned roughly a third of the way through Bleach's full run, it serves as essential character groundwork during a stretch that fleshes out the Soul Society's key players. The insights into 11th Division dynamics here lay groundwork for the division's continued relevance in the escalating conflicts ahead.
QUICK TAKES
chrome_crafter_160
The eleventh division is seriously just a group of battle maniacs and seeing Ikkaku push himself to the brink against Edrad while still holding back his secret weapon is so impressive
ghetsis_325
I finally understand why Ikkaku is so obsessed with Zaraki now and that flashback where Kenpachi tells him to stay alive so he can try to kill him again was intense
master_kohga
It is hilarious how Zaraki calls them the lucky men because they survived fighting him and that really sums up the whole insane energy of their squad in the best way
rukongai_ronin
That gap between Ikkaku and a regular lieutenant makes it clear that the eleventh division is on a completely different level when it comes to raw fighting spirit and strength
naofumi_naysayer_149
Ikkaku refusing to show his full strength just to stay under Zaraki is such a wild move and it really shows how much respect he has for the eleven division way of life
lugia_305
I never expected Ikkaku to have such a deep reason for staying a third seat and it really makes sense seeing his loyalty to Zaraki firsthand. The connection he has with Renji also adds a lot of weight to their earlier fight in the Soul Society. It is crazy how much power the eleventh division is actually hiding just for the sake of their pride.
the_infant
You can tell Yumichika is hiding way more power than his rank says and seeing him hold back alongside Ikkaku makes the squad look like a bunch of monsters in disguise
zekrom
Learning about the oath Ikkaku made to die under Kenpachi's command is a heavy reveal, especially when you realize he could probably be a captain himself if he actually wanted to.
hoho_hurricane
Reminiscing about a younger Renji training under Ikkaku made me realize their bond goes way deeper than just being comrades and it makes their history feel more significant
capiiii
Those shots of Kenpachi standing over Ikkaku after their first encounter were so intense and they perfectly capture why soldiers follow a guy like that into battle
alphonse_armor
I felt so much respect for Ikkaku after seeing how he met Kenpachi back in the day because it explains why he will never leave his captain or the squad
usagi_tsukino_372
That duel in the past where Kenpachi tells Ikkaku to live so he can try to kill him again was the perfect start for their relationship
roy_mustang_116
Learning that Ikkaku has been holding back this much power just to keep his lifestyle in Squad 11 makes his victory against that Arrancar feel even better
rossiu_adai
The moment Ikkaku told Renji that his only goal is to die under Kenpachi command really cemented him as one of the most loyal characters in this whole show
alan_stuart
Watching Ikkaku teach Renji how to fight made me realize just how much experience he was hiding, especially since he already had his Bankai back then
benedict_blue_170
It is wild that Ikkaku was hiding his Bankai all this time just to stay in the shadows and keep his spot in the 11th division instead of getting a promotion
ozzyohm
The way everyone in Squad 11 considers themselves the lucky men for getting to fight and die for Kenpachi is actually pretty hardcore and makes them such a cool squad
lance_328
I finally get why Ikkaku is so obsessed with Squad 11 after seeing that flashback of him losing to Kenpachi in the woods. It was crazy to see him reject a captain spot just so he can die under Zaraki, and it really shows how different those guys are compared to the rest of the Gotei 13. He really is just a battle maniac at heart and I respect that
kamina_the_man
That flashback with Ikkaku training a younger Renji really puts into perspective how long he has been sitting on that Bankai power level without telling anyone
deku_285
Seeing Renji ask Ikkaku to be a captain and getting rejected was such a shock but it makes sense when you realize he just wants to fight for Zaraki until the end
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