Bleach Episode 145: The Espada Gather! Aizen's Royal Assembly
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Bleach Episode 145: The Espada Gather! Aizen's Royal Assembly

Canon/HIGH

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59 Fans

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QUICK TAKES

alder_326's avatar
alder_326
Grimmjow is such a menace for talking back to Tosen like that and you can tell he does not care about the rules one bit
link_261's avatar
link_261
My skin crawled when Szayelaporro showed up because he looks like such a freak and Aizen just sits there drinking tea while these monsters argue
levi_lance's avatar
levi_lance
The desert in Hueco Mundo looks so lonely and dead and it makes the whole atmosphere feel way more dangerous for the group
pamelas_father_280's avatar
pamelas_father_280
I think it's hilarious how Aizen treats a bunch of terrifying Espada like they are just having a polite business meeting, and seeing him drink tea while Grimmjow and Tosen are at each others' throats is so cold. It makes me wonder how strong the rest of them are if Aizen can keep guys like Baraggan in check so easily
reiryoku_rush_472's avatar
reiryoku_rush_472
Aizen has so much control that he barely even has to raise his voice to keep those Espada in line and it is genuinely terrifying
vasto_lorde_void's avatar
vasto_lorde_void
I am obsessed with how much of a loose cannon Grimmjow is but Aizen forcing him to sit back down was a massive reality check
vanessa_valkyrie_142's avatar
vanessa_valkyrie_142
That colorless desert scenery makes everything in Hueco Mundo feel so much more dangerous and bleak because there is no life anywhere
ia_identity_501's avatar
ia_identity_501
Aizen having a tea party while Ichigo breaks into his house is the ultimate power move and shows he is totally in control
xxpogchampxx's avatar
xxpogchampxx
Uryu and Chad getting to show off their new powers in the desert was great since they actually feel useful again
eri_359's avatar
eri_359
Those weird little kids appearing in the middle of the desert was such a strange change of pace and they look so out of place compared to the scary Hollows
vincent_valentine's avatar
vincent_valentine
All those new Espada designs are so distinct and they all seem way more intimidating now that they are gathered around that table
may's avatar
may
I actually felt the weight of Aizen's power when he forced Grimmjow back into his seat with just a glance and it made the whole Espada group look terrifying
uryu_archer_102's avatar
uryu_archer_102
Hueco Mundo looks so creepy with all that white sand, and the dark sky makes it feel like such a lonely place for Ichigo and the others to be stuck in
kaepora_gaebora_269's avatar
kaepora_gaebora_269
Byakuya finding that loophole with the cloaks really made me smile because it shows he finally cares about Rukia
korok's avatar
korok
Uryu being way more useful than Ichigo right now is pretty great and his plan with the portal actually worked
tingle's avatar
tingle
I couldn't help but laugh when Uryu pulled out that miniature Reishukaku, and Ichigo got so annoyed because he wasn't the one being prepared
sailor_pluto's avatar
sailor_pluto
After Dark is a fantastic track and those visuals with the Espada standing together are perfect for this new part of the story
itzzeom's avatar
itzzeom
That strange child appearing at the end was such a weird moment and it makes you wonder what kind of hollows live out here in the sand
sailor_venus's avatar
sailor_venus
Chad using his arms to move the sand is a huge change and it is good to see him actually doing something in this new world
brassius's avatar
brassius
Finally seeing the full Espada lineup was worth the wait, and Aizen just oozes authority every time he speaks. I thought Grimmjow was going to be a loose cannon, but Aizen shut that down real quick. Watching Chad actually use the sand to his advantage felt like he finally found his element and wasn't just tagging along

EPISODE CONTEXT

Coming off Episode 144, where Ishida and Chad demonstrated their evolved combat abilities, Episode 145 pivots from individual power-ups to the macro-level threat by formally assembling the Espada and revealing their hierarchy under Aizen. This is a critical transition point in the Hueco Mundo arc, shifting from early exploration into full-scale confrontation territory. It directly sets up Episode 146's introduction of new characters and deeper complications within enemy territory.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

Coming off Episode 144, where Ishida and Chad demonstrated their evolved combat abilities, Episode 145 pivots from individual power-ups to the macro-level threat by formally assembling the Espada and revealing their hierarchy under Aizen. This is a critical transition point in the Hueco Mundo arc, shifting from early exploration into full-scale confrontation territory. It directly sets up Episode 146's introduction of new characters and deeper complications within enemy territory.

QUICK TAKES

alder_326's avatar
alder_326
Grimmjow is such a menace for talking back to Tosen like that and you can tell he does not care about the rules one bit
link_261's avatar
link_261
My skin crawled when Szayelaporro showed up because he looks like such a freak and Aizen just sits there drinking tea while these monsters argue
levi_lance's avatar
levi_lance
The desert in Hueco Mundo looks so lonely and dead and it makes the whole atmosphere feel way more dangerous for the group
pamelas_father_280's avatar
pamelas_father_280
I think it's hilarious how Aizen treats a bunch of terrifying Espada like they are just having a polite business meeting, and seeing him drink tea while Grimmjow and Tosen are at each others' throats is so cold. It makes me wonder how strong the rest of them are if Aizen can keep guys like Baraggan in check so easily
reiryoku_rush_472's avatar
reiryoku_rush_472
Aizen has so much control that he barely even has to raise his voice to keep those Espada in line and it is genuinely terrifying
vasto_lorde_void's avatar
vasto_lorde_void
I am obsessed with how much of a loose cannon Grimmjow is but Aizen forcing him to sit back down was a massive reality check
vanessa_valkyrie_142's avatar
vanessa_valkyrie_142
That colorless desert scenery makes everything in Hueco Mundo feel so much more dangerous and bleak because there is no life anywhere
ia_identity_501's avatar
ia_identity_501
Aizen having a tea party while Ichigo breaks into his house is the ultimate power move and shows he is totally in control
xxpogchampxx's avatar
xxpogchampxx
Uryu and Chad getting to show off their new powers in the desert was great since they actually feel useful again
eri_359's avatar
eri_359
Those weird little kids appearing in the middle of the desert was such a strange change of pace and they look so out of place compared to the scary Hollows
vincent_valentine's avatar
vincent_valentine
All those new Espada designs are so distinct and they all seem way more intimidating now that they are gathered around that table
may's avatar
may
I actually felt the weight of Aizen's power when he forced Grimmjow back into his seat with just a glance and it made the whole Espada group look terrifying
uryu_archer_102's avatar
uryu_archer_102
Hueco Mundo looks so creepy with all that white sand, and the dark sky makes it feel like such a lonely place for Ichigo and the others to be stuck in
kaepora_gaebora_269's avatar
kaepora_gaebora_269
Byakuya finding that loophole with the cloaks really made me smile because it shows he finally cares about Rukia
korok's avatar
korok
Uryu being way more useful than Ichigo right now is pretty great and his plan with the portal actually worked
tingle's avatar
tingle
I couldn't help but laugh when Uryu pulled out that miniature Reishukaku, and Ichigo got so annoyed because he wasn't the one being prepared
sailor_pluto's avatar
sailor_pluto
After Dark is a fantastic track and those visuals with the Espada standing together are perfect for this new part of the story
itzzeom's avatar
itzzeom
That strange child appearing at the end was such a weird moment and it makes you wonder what kind of hollows live out here in the sand
sailor_venus's avatar
sailor_venus
Chad using his arms to move the sand is a huge change and it is good to see him actually doing something in this new world
brassius's avatar
brassius
Finally seeing the full Espada lineup was worth the wait, and Aizen just oozes authority every time he speaks. I thought Grimmjow was going to be a loose cannon, but Aizen shut that down real quick. Watching Chad actually use the sand to his advantage felt like he finally found his element and wasn't just tagging along

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©久保帯人/集英社・テレビ東京・dentsu・ぴえろ

AnimeOshi.com refers to anime titles, character names, logos, and other trademarked or copyrighted materials to identify and describe the works being reviewed, discussed, ranked or otherwise referenced on this site. This usage is believed to be nominative fair use or non-infringing and is not intended to imply any affiliation with the respective rights holders.

All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their owners. If you are a rights holder and have concerns about any content on this site, please contact us at legal@animeoshi.com