Bleach Episode 17: Ichigo Dies!
Canon/HIGH
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9.8
50 Fans
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READTHROUGH
QUICK TAKES
disavania
VerifiedIt was painful to see Ichigo weak and helpless against Byakuya. The power difference was huge. It was also sad to see Rukia forced to go with her brother so that Ichigo could live. The atmosphere was still tense, but there was hope in it too.
tyme_366
renji whipping that sword around like a snake was cool until the captain showed up and ruined everything for them
gumi_galaxy
i felt so bad for rukia when she had to pretend she didnt care about ichigo just to save his life from her brother
mikasa_ackerman
byakuya moving so fast that ichigo didnt even see the blade is terrifying and he just broke the sword like it was nothing
nami_navigator_82
urahara showing up with that umbrella right when ichigo was about to bleed out in the rain was so lucky
kenpachi_killer_104
Finding out it was Uryu who actually picked Ichigo up from the pavement was a nice surprise since those two usually do nothing but bicker and argue
bizzo_senpai
I thought the title was just bait but Ichigo really got destroyed and left in the rain. Seeing him try to crawl after her broke me
haschwalth_halo
I felt so sick watching Byakuya just stand there and break Ichigo like he was nothing and then Rukia leaving with that look on her face killed me
alvavalva
Byakuya is on another level. He didn't even look like he moved during that Senka strike and he still ruined Ichigo in one hit. That man is a literal monster
yuji_itadori_134
My heart actually hurt when Rukia told Ichigo to run and then she had to leave him there to save his life and now he has no powers left
dr_zager_349
Byakuya is on a whole different level and he moved so fast the screen didn't even show it plus he just walked away while Ichigo was bleeding out in the rain
momo_creati
Uryu actually being the one who found Ichigo in the rain is a nice touch, considering how much they usually butt heads. It shows he has a heart after all
calyrex
Saving Rukia in ten days feels like a suicide mission. Ichigo having that look in his eyes makes it feel possible somehow
hari_257
You really think Ichigo has a chance after that power surge and then Byakuya just ends the whole fight in a second without even trying and it was honestly terrifying
solgaleo
Renji was acting so tough with that whip sword. Then Byakuya showed up and ended the whole fight in a split second. The power difference between them is actually terrifying
skull_kid
Seeing Rukia kick Ichigo away and act like she hated him just to save his life was so painful. You could tell she was dying inside while doing it
thegingerweeb420
Urahara showing up at the end was such a relief. Things looked so grim and he always has some kind of secret plan up his sleeve
darkness_defender
I felt the pressure as soon as Urahara mentioned the ten day execution deadline because it makes Ichigo's recovery seem almost impossible given how badly Byakuya broke him
xiangliyaos
Watching Zabimaru extend like a whip for the first time was such a cool reveal, especially since it completely caught Ichigo off guard and forced him to play defense
chrome_crafter_160
That Zabimaru sword is such a cool design. The way it segments like a snake to catch people from a distance made Ichigo look like a complete amateur
EPISODE CONTEXT
Following Episode 16's introduction of Renji Abarai, this episode detonates the conflict that's been building since Ichigo first gained Soul Reaper powers, delivering consequences that fundamentally alter the status quo. It serves as the definitive turning point of the early arc, closing one chapter of the story and forcing a complete reset of Ichigo's goals and circumstances. Everything that follows — the training, the alliances, the invasion — traces directly back to what happens here.
READTHROUGH
QUICK TAKES
disavania
VerifiedIt was painful to see Ichigo weak and helpless against Byakuya. The power difference was huge. It was also sad to see Rukia forced to go with her brother so that Ichigo could live. The atmosphere was still tense, but there was hope in it too.
tyme_366
renji whipping that sword around like a snake was cool until the captain showed up and ruined everything for them
gumi_galaxy
i felt so bad for rukia when she had to pretend she didnt care about ichigo just to save his life from her brother
mikasa_ackerman
byakuya moving so fast that ichigo didnt even see the blade is terrifying and he just broke the sword like it was nothing
nami_navigator_82
urahara showing up with that umbrella right when ichigo was about to bleed out in the rain was so lucky
kenpachi_killer_104
Finding out it was Uryu who actually picked Ichigo up from the pavement was a nice surprise since those two usually do nothing but bicker and argue
bizzo_senpai
I thought the title was just bait but Ichigo really got destroyed and left in the rain. Seeing him try to crawl after her broke me
haschwalth_halo
I felt so sick watching Byakuya just stand there and break Ichigo like he was nothing and then Rukia leaving with that look on her face killed me
alvavalva
Byakuya is on another level. He didn't even look like he moved during that Senka strike and he still ruined Ichigo in one hit. That man is a literal monster
yuji_itadori_134
My heart actually hurt when Rukia told Ichigo to run and then she had to leave him there to save his life and now he has no powers left
dr_zager_349
Byakuya is on a whole different level and he moved so fast the screen didn't even show it plus he just walked away while Ichigo was bleeding out in the rain
momo_creati
Uryu actually being the one who found Ichigo in the rain is a nice touch, considering how much they usually butt heads. It shows he has a heart after all
calyrex
Saving Rukia in ten days feels like a suicide mission. Ichigo having that look in his eyes makes it feel possible somehow
hari_257
You really think Ichigo has a chance after that power surge and then Byakuya just ends the whole fight in a second without even trying and it was honestly terrifying
solgaleo
Renji was acting so tough with that whip sword. Then Byakuya showed up and ended the whole fight in a split second. The power difference between them is actually terrifying
skull_kid
Seeing Rukia kick Ichigo away and act like she hated him just to save his life was so painful. You could tell she was dying inside while doing it
thegingerweeb420
Urahara showing up at the end was such a relief. Things looked so grim and he always has some kind of secret plan up his sleeve
darkness_defender
I felt the pressure as soon as Urahara mentioned the ten day execution deadline because it makes Ichigo's recovery seem almost impossible given how badly Byakuya broke him
xiangliyaos
Watching Zabimaru extend like a whip for the first time was such a cool reveal, especially since it completely caught Ichigo off guard and forced him to play defense
chrome_crafter_160
That Zabimaru sword is such a cool design. The way it segments like a snake to catch people from a distance made Ichigo look like a complete amateur
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