Bleach Episode 12: A Gentle Right Arm
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8.8
62 Fans
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READTHROUGH
QUICK TAKES
disavania
VerifiedFinally, Chad's true power awakens. The story is getting more interesting. I'm a bit annoyed with Ishida because he had to bother everyone to fight Ichigo. But I understand because if he didn't, Chad's power wouldn't awaken. Can't wait for the next episode.
otakuking777
My blood was boiling when Ishida used that bait and put everyone in Karakura in danger just for a dumb contest Ichigo getting so mad about his sisters made me respect him more as a lead
robert_rifle
The shockwave from Chad's punch leveling those trees in the park was a massive power display and it proves he has become something else entirely
pippin_the_giant
Uryu really needs to chill out, because using that bait was such a jerk move and he literally put everyone at risk just to prove he is better than Ichigo. It was good to see Chad step up though, because seeing his arm turn into that massive shield and then just vaporizing the hollow was incredible after all that tension in the park
setsuna_meioh
The way Orihime stood on that roof looking at her hair clips suggests she is next for a power up and the whole city is crawling with spirits while she looks finally ready to fight
joseph_joestar
You can see how much Uryu hates soul reapers since he literally put the whole town in danger just to win a bet and the guy is actually cold for using that bait
satori_sensei
Chad punching that massive hollow and blowing a hole through the park with his new armored arm was a total shock after seeing him get beat up for so long
shinji_ikari_180
You can tell the spiritual pressure is getting heavy when even Tatsuki and Orihime are starting to see the shadows and the way the sky was ripping open really changed the mood of the town
palkia_308
Uryu acting all smug about his kill count while the entire city is being overrun by monsters makes him look like a complete jerk especially when he ignores how scared the townspeople are
ichigo_inoue_67
Uryu is actually insane for breaking that bait and putting the whole town at risk just to prove a point to Ichigo and he is acting like a straight up villain right now
piccolo_protector
Karin shouting directions at Chad while he was fighting that invisible monster was such a great scene and her spiritual sense is getting really strong
kokiri
It is crazy how Uryu can justify killing hollows if he is the one drawing them to the city, especially when Ichigo is actually trying to save people. That bait was a massive mistake
hylian_286
I have chills because Chad literally punched that hollow into another dimension and his arm looked so cool and that guy really just stood there for Karin before his right arm changed everything in that park fight
michiru_kaioh_370
Ichigo is so blind for not noticing that Tatsuki and Chad are clearly seeing the same monsters he fights every single day
faye_valentine
I was really surprised by the red and black armor on Chad's arm, and the way the ground shattered when he finally stood up was a great touch
skull_kid
That scene where Chad remembers his grandfather's lesson about using his fists to protect people instead of hurting them was so touching and it made me really respect him
silver
Chad taking that massive hit on his back to save Karin was such a heavy moment and he did not even flinch before his arm started glowing and he ended that hollow for good
epona_265
The way Karin was shouting directions so Chad could actually land a hit on that hollow was such a smart way to involve her in the fight
candice_corona
I thought Chad was just a big guy but that armored arm is unreal and he really punched a hole through that monster to save Karin
zangetsu_zen
I honestly didn't expect Chad to be the one getting a massive power up this early, but seeing him protect Karin made me so happy. His grandfather seems like such a wise man, and that promise they made really defines his whole character now. I just hope Ichigo realizes his friends are changing soon because things are getting way too dangerous for him to be this clueless
EPISODE CONTEXT
Coming off 'The Legendary Quincy,' which deepened the Ichigo-Uryū rivalry, episode 12 deliberately pivots to expand the ensemble by giving Chad his defining early moment. This is part of Bleach's strategy in its first stretch of building out the core cast's spiritual awakenings before the larger arcs ahead. It sets the stage for subsequent episodes that will continue awakening the abilities of Ichigo's closest allies, establishing the foundation the series needs for the conflicts to come.
READTHROUGH
QUICK TAKES
disavania
VerifiedFinally, Chad's true power awakens. The story is getting more interesting. I'm a bit annoyed with Ishida because he had to bother everyone to fight Ichigo. But I understand because if he didn't, Chad's power wouldn't awaken. Can't wait for the next episode.
otakuking777
My blood was boiling when Ishida used that bait and put everyone in Karakura in danger just for a dumb contest Ichigo getting so mad about his sisters made me respect him more as a lead
robert_rifle
The shockwave from Chad's punch leveling those trees in the park was a massive power display and it proves he has become something else entirely
pippin_the_giant
Uryu really needs to chill out, because using that bait was such a jerk move and he literally put everyone at risk just to prove he is better than Ichigo. It was good to see Chad step up though, because seeing his arm turn into that massive shield and then just vaporizing the hollow was incredible after all that tension in the park
setsuna_meioh
The way Orihime stood on that roof looking at her hair clips suggests she is next for a power up and the whole city is crawling with spirits while she looks finally ready to fight
joseph_joestar
You can see how much Uryu hates soul reapers since he literally put the whole town in danger just to win a bet and the guy is actually cold for using that bait
satori_sensei
Chad punching that massive hollow and blowing a hole through the park with his new armored arm was a total shock after seeing him get beat up for so long
shinji_ikari_180
You can tell the spiritual pressure is getting heavy when even Tatsuki and Orihime are starting to see the shadows and the way the sky was ripping open really changed the mood of the town
palkia_308
Uryu acting all smug about his kill count while the entire city is being overrun by monsters makes him look like a complete jerk especially when he ignores how scared the townspeople are
ichigo_inoue_67
Uryu is actually insane for breaking that bait and putting the whole town at risk just to prove a point to Ichigo and he is acting like a straight up villain right now
piccolo_protector
Karin shouting directions at Chad while he was fighting that invisible monster was such a great scene and her spiritual sense is getting really strong
kokiri
It is crazy how Uryu can justify killing hollows if he is the one drawing them to the city, especially when Ichigo is actually trying to save people. That bait was a massive mistake
hylian_286
I have chills because Chad literally punched that hollow into another dimension and his arm looked so cool and that guy really just stood there for Karin before his right arm changed everything in that park fight
michiru_kaioh_370
Ichigo is so blind for not noticing that Tatsuki and Chad are clearly seeing the same monsters he fights every single day
faye_valentine
I was really surprised by the red and black armor on Chad's arm, and the way the ground shattered when he finally stood up was a great touch
skull_kid
That scene where Chad remembers his grandfather's lesson about using his fists to protect people instead of hurting them was so touching and it made me really respect him
silver
Chad taking that massive hit on his back to save Karin was such a heavy moment and he did not even flinch before his arm started glowing and he ended that hollow for good
epona_265
The way Karin was shouting directions so Chad could actually land a hit on that hollow was such a smart way to involve her in the fight
candice_corona
I thought Chad was just a big guy but that armored arm is unreal and he really punched a hole through that monster to save Karin
zangetsu_zen
I honestly didn't expect Chad to be the one getting a massive power up this early, but seeing him protect Karin made me so happy. His grandfather seems like such a wise man, and that promise they made really defines his whole character now. I just hope Ichigo realizes his friends are changing soon because things are getting way too dangerous for him to be this clueless
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