Bleach Episode 144: Ishida and Chad, The Quickening of a New Power
Canon/MED
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Bleach Episode 144: Ishida and Chad, The Quickening of a New Power
Canon/MED
OSHIMETER
9.4
55 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
QUICK TAKES
taka_onna_temptress_26
Chad just tanked those sand attacks and then dropped that El Directo punch and he finally feels like he is catching up to the others
levifangirl
I think Chad punching that massive sand tornado was the highlight for me and he just walked through those attacks like they were nothing
satori_sensei
Hueco Mundo has such a darker feel to it compared to the Soul Society and the endless white sand is just so creepy. Seeing Chad use El Directo to just blast through those guys was awesome. I do think the Arrancars they faced were a bit underwhelming though, but seeing Ishida's new bow in action made up for it.
nekogirl22
twelve thousand arrows at once from Ishida was actually insane and it makes you wonder how he even counts that many in a single burst
viral_187
those hollows they fought in the desert felt like absolute weaklings compared to what we saw in the soul society arc and it made the whole fight feel a bit low stakes
bang_brawler
That power gap felt huge before but now Chad looks like a total tank and he absolutely crushed that big hollow in the pits
groudon
It was satisfying to watch Ishida use his quincy powers again and the way he dismantled that arrancar shows he is much faster than before
isane_ice_queen
Hueco Mundo looks so empty and creepy and having them immediately get into a fight with those two arrancars was a good way to start the invasion
saix
I really missed having the side characters get some shine, so this episode was a total treat for me because Chad and Ishida both felt like they were slipping into the background lately and seeing Chad smash those pillars while Ishida used his technical quincy moves against the arrancars proves they can actually hold their own, without Ichigo doing everything for them
miko_iino_163
Those massive hits Chad landed with his new arm make it feel like he might stay relevant this arc, instead of falling behind his friends again
tesso_titan
Uryu handled that arrancar so easily and it showed how much more precise he is now after training his quincy skills
dankan_dancer_475
The desert turning out to be full of those weird hollows made the atmosphere feel way more dangerous to me than the soul society ever did
jorogumo_jester_58
That new bow Ishida pulled out was cool and you can tell he worked hard to get his quincy pride back for this fight
espadada_grimmjow_460
I got so excited when Chad finally landed those massive heavy hits on that big arrancar and he looks strong enough for this world now
chad_champion
That final shot of the new opening with Ichigo charging in looked amazing and it really sets the mood for the whole Hueco Mundo mission
mamoru_chiba
Chad and Uryu really stole the show by telling Ichigo to back off and it was cool to see them handle those Arrancar so easily
haruka_tenoh
The interaction between the trio is still the best part of the show, especially with Uryu being so fussy and Ichigo just watching him mess up with the traps.
luxord_455
I was so impressed seeing Uryu show off his new bow because his arrow speed is on a whole different level now
saitama_smasher
Chad shattering that mask with a single punch was so satisfying, it feels like he is finally on a completely different level now.
krillin_ki_59
The new opening song is a total jam and those black and white shots of Aizen and the Espada were incredible
EPISODE CONTEXT
Coming off Episode 143's dramatic revival of Grimmjow, this canon episode pivots to the parallel thread of Ishida and Chad navigating Hueco Mundo, ensuring the supporting cast keeps pace with the escalating conflict. Their power growth here is deliberate groundwork — Episode 145 brings the Espada assembly, meaning this is the calm before a significant shift in enemy-side momentum. It's a strategic placement that deepens the protagonists' readiness before the arc's threats intensify considerably.
QUICK TAKES
taka_onna_temptress_26
Chad just tanked those sand attacks and then dropped that El Directo punch and he finally feels like he is catching up to the others
levifangirl
I think Chad punching that massive sand tornado was the highlight for me and he just walked through those attacks like they were nothing
satori_sensei
Hueco Mundo has such a darker feel to it compared to the Soul Society and the endless white sand is just so creepy. Seeing Chad use El Directo to just blast through those guys was awesome. I do think the Arrancars they faced were a bit underwhelming though, but seeing Ishida's new bow in action made up for it.
nekogirl22
twelve thousand arrows at once from Ishida was actually insane and it makes you wonder how he even counts that many in a single burst
viral_187
those hollows they fought in the desert felt like absolute weaklings compared to what we saw in the soul society arc and it made the whole fight feel a bit low stakes
bang_brawler
That power gap felt huge before but now Chad looks like a total tank and he absolutely crushed that big hollow in the pits
groudon
It was satisfying to watch Ishida use his quincy powers again and the way he dismantled that arrancar shows he is much faster than before
isane_ice_queen
Hueco Mundo looks so empty and creepy and having them immediately get into a fight with those two arrancars was a good way to start the invasion
saix
I really missed having the side characters get some shine, so this episode was a total treat for me because Chad and Ishida both felt like they were slipping into the background lately and seeing Chad smash those pillars while Ishida used his technical quincy moves against the arrancars proves they can actually hold their own, without Ichigo doing everything for them
miko_iino_163
Those massive hits Chad landed with his new arm make it feel like he might stay relevant this arc, instead of falling behind his friends again
tesso_titan
Uryu handled that arrancar so easily and it showed how much more precise he is now after training his quincy skills
dankan_dancer_475
The desert turning out to be full of those weird hollows made the atmosphere feel way more dangerous to me than the soul society ever did
jorogumo_jester_58
That new bow Ishida pulled out was cool and you can tell he worked hard to get his quincy pride back for this fight
espadada_grimmjow_460
I got so excited when Chad finally landed those massive heavy hits on that big arrancar and he looks strong enough for this world now
chad_champion
That final shot of the new opening with Ichigo charging in looked amazing and it really sets the mood for the whole Hueco Mundo mission
mamoru_chiba
Chad and Uryu really stole the show by telling Ichigo to back off and it was cool to see them handle those Arrancar so easily
haruka_tenoh
The interaction between the trio is still the best part of the show, especially with Uryu being so fussy and Ichigo just watching him mess up with the traps.
luxord_455
I was so impressed seeing Uryu show off his new bow because his arrow speed is on a whole different level now
saitama_smasher
Chad shattering that mask with a single punch was so satisfying, it feels like he is finally on a completely different level now.
krillin_ki_59
The new opening song is a total jam and those black and white shots of Aizen and the Espada were incredible
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