Bleach Episode 170: Desperate Struggle Under the Moonlit Night, the Mysterious Assassin and Zanpakuto
Filler/LOW
OSHIMETER
4.5
65 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
Bleach Episode 170: Desperate Struggle Under the Moonlit Night, the Mysterious Assassin and Zanpakuto
Filler/LOW
OSHIMETER
4.5
65 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
QUICK TAKES
sailor_saturn_398
the animation looked so weird today, and i really don't care about this random noble girl or her guard guys when the actual story is just sitting there on pause
kaito_kromatic
they literally told ichigo to stop asking questions about the filler plot and it was easily the most real moment in the whole episode for you
minako_aino_374
I actually liked the rock zanpakuto guy and his power was so weird but Orihime being into it made me laugh because Ichigo was just done with the whole situation
necrozma
this child assassin with the mirror sword was such a letdown, and the whole fight felt like it had zero stakes because we all know it is just filler. i really hate how the art quality dropped so much during the actual combat scenes. the plot about her parents dying and an advisor taking over is just way too basic for me
sasha_savor_109
that moment where they told ichigo to stop asking questions about the logic is funny because the show knows this whole mirror assassin situation makes no sense
usagi_tsukino_372
the fight with that kid was so boring and his mirror gauntlet sword looked like a toy plus the way he just blew himself up at the end was such a lazy way to finish the scene
kodama_king
ichigo looked like a completely different person in half the shots and the animation was so messy that it was hard to recognize the characters
ungaikyo_usurper_57
the drawing quality is so bad that everyone looks off model and it makes it really hard to focus on the story when ichigo looks like a background character
giratina
Ugh, I really wanted to get into this new assassin story, but it's just not hitting the same dramatic highs as earlier arcs, and honestly, I'm finding myself checking out. It's a bummer because Bleach usually has me on the edge of my seat!
sharp_279
I really didn't expect that assassin's weird light-reflecting gauntlet to catch Ichigo so completely off guard in the middle of the forest; my heart totally dropped seeing him struggle like that, and I'm honestly a little worried about how he'll pull through this time.
rukia_reaper
I was so ready for the next big twist in the main plot after everything that just happened, so I couldn't believe we were suddenly back in the human world, just babysitting a bratty princess for what felt like no real reason. The tone shift honestly felt like a betrayal of the previous intensity, and it's frustrating that even the art looks a bit off, though I do really enjoy that new "Chu-Bura" opening song.
orihime_omnipotent
It was pretty awesome seeing Rukia back in the human world, I missed her being around and fighting alongside everyone, even if I was kinda bummed that the plot itself felt like total filler. The fights still had that classic Bleach energy though, which I appreciate.
veldora_vortex
Ugh, I'm just so frustrated seeing Ichigo wasting time with some random noble right after the intensity of Las Noches; it really makes the pacing feel like it's crawling when I'm still reeling from everything that went down there. I can't help but wonder if this is just a momentary lull before things get truly wild again, or if we're actually going to be stuck here for a while.
misato_katsuragi
I gotta say, that assassin fight under the moonlight totally caught me off guard with how good it was; the choreography, especially with that wild gauntlet sword, felt so sharp and dramatic, making me wonder who this guy even is to wield something like that with such precision.
sailormochi
Ugh, Rurichiyo's already grating on my nerves, and honestly, I'm right there with Ichigo feeling like this whole protective escort mission is a massive, unnecessary drama. I can't help but feel like her constant demands are just adding another layer of frustration to what's already a tense situation, and it really makes me wonder what her true motives are or if she's just incredibly spoiled.
m1ndc0mm4nd3r
I was genuinely taken aback, switching from the intense life-or-death fights in Hueco Mundo directly into this unexpected princess drama that just felt... off, you know? It’s tough to get invested when the stakes completely shift like that, especially with the animation looking like it took a serious dive too.
puck_the_elf
The new "Chu-Bura" opening had me buzzing with excitement, promising some really intense moments for our crew, so I was genuinely confused when the episode itself felt so surprisingly... dull. It's like the actual story couldn't keep up with the dramatic energy that killer intro built, leaving me pretty frustrated about the pacing.
xiangliyaos
When that mirror sword started messing with Ichigo, I just couldn't believe how much trouble he was having with something so basic, especially after all the crazy stuff he's powered through before. It really made me question if he was being held back by something or if this was just a cheap shot designed to get under his skin more than actually defeat him.
raiju_rider
I couldn't believe that guy just blew himself up after failing to kill Rurichiyo; it was such a desperate, intense move that honestly left me speechless. It makes me think about how committed these enemies are, and that's genuinely unsettling.
minato_maelstrom_95
I was genuinely surprised seeing Kenryu and Enryu in those school uniforms, it felt so out of place for them, and honestly, the princess's comedy bits just went on and on; it really tried my patience because I was expecting more serious drama.
EPISODE CONTEXT
Sitting at episode 170 of 366, this continues a stretch of filler content that began after the Hueco Mundo arc's early momentum, following the introduction of a new captain in episode 168 and the mysterious transfer students' arrival in 169. This episode deepens the setup for the Kasumiōji arc by fleshing out its central characters and hinting at the conflicts to come. Subsequent episodes will further unravel the secrets surrounding Rurichiyo and the dangers pursuing her.
QUICK TAKES
sailor_saturn_398
the animation looked so weird today, and i really don't care about this random noble girl or her guard guys when the actual story is just sitting there on pause
kaito_kromatic
they literally told ichigo to stop asking questions about the filler plot and it was easily the most real moment in the whole episode for you
minako_aino_374
I actually liked the rock zanpakuto guy and his power was so weird but Orihime being into it made me laugh because Ichigo was just done with the whole situation
necrozma
this child assassin with the mirror sword was such a letdown, and the whole fight felt like it had zero stakes because we all know it is just filler. i really hate how the art quality dropped so much during the actual combat scenes. the plot about her parents dying and an advisor taking over is just way too basic for me
sasha_savor_109
that moment where they told ichigo to stop asking questions about the logic is funny because the show knows this whole mirror assassin situation makes no sense
usagi_tsukino_372
the fight with that kid was so boring and his mirror gauntlet sword looked like a toy plus the way he just blew himself up at the end was such a lazy way to finish the scene
kodama_king
ichigo looked like a completely different person in half the shots and the animation was so messy that it was hard to recognize the characters
ungaikyo_usurper_57
the drawing quality is so bad that everyone looks off model and it makes it really hard to focus on the story when ichigo looks like a background character
giratina
Ugh, I really wanted to get into this new assassin story, but it's just not hitting the same dramatic highs as earlier arcs, and honestly, I'm finding myself checking out. It's a bummer because Bleach usually has me on the edge of my seat!
sharp_279
I really didn't expect that assassin's weird light-reflecting gauntlet to catch Ichigo so completely off guard in the middle of the forest; my heart totally dropped seeing him struggle like that, and I'm honestly a little worried about how he'll pull through this time.
rukia_reaper
I was so ready for the next big twist in the main plot after everything that just happened, so I couldn't believe we were suddenly back in the human world, just babysitting a bratty princess for what felt like no real reason. The tone shift honestly felt like a betrayal of the previous intensity, and it's frustrating that even the art looks a bit off, though I do really enjoy that new "Chu-Bura" opening song.
orihime_omnipotent
It was pretty awesome seeing Rukia back in the human world, I missed her being around and fighting alongside everyone, even if I was kinda bummed that the plot itself felt like total filler. The fights still had that classic Bleach energy though, which I appreciate.
veldora_vortex
Ugh, I'm just so frustrated seeing Ichigo wasting time with some random noble right after the intensity of Las Noches; it really makes the pacing feel like it's crawling when I'm still reeling from everything that went down there. I can't help but wonder if this is just a momentary lull before things get truly wild again, or if we're actually going to be stuck here for a while.
misato_katsuragi
I gotta say, that assassin fight under the moonlight totally caught me off guard with how good it was; the choreography, especially with that wild gauntlet sword, felt so sharp and dramatic, making me wonder who this guy even is to wield something like that with such precision.
sailormochi
Ugh, Rurichiyo's already grating on my nerves, and honestly, I'm right there with Ichigo feeling like this whole protective escort mission is a massive, unnecessary drama. I can't help but feel like her constant demands are just adding another layer of frustration to what's already a tense situation, and it really makes me wonder what her true motives are or if she's just incredibly spoiled.
m1ndc0mm4nd3r
I was genuinely taken aback, switching from the intense life-or-death fights in Hueco Mundo directly into this unexpected princess drama that just felt... off, you know? It’s tough to get invested when the stakes completely shift like that, especially with the animation looking like it took a serious dive too.
puck_the_elf
The new "Chu-Bura" opening had me buzzing with excitement, promising some really intense moments for our crew, so I was genuinely confused when the episode itself felt so surprisingly... dull. It's like the actual story couldn't keep up with the dramatic energy that killer intro built, leaving me pretty frustrated about the pacing.
xiangliyaos
When that mirror sword started messing with Ichigo, I just couldn't believe how much trouble he was having with something so basic, especially after all the crazy stuff he's powered through before. It really made me question if he was being held back by something or if this was just a cheap shot designed to get under his skin more than actually defeat him.
raiju_rider
I couldn't believe that guy just blew himself up after failing to kill Rurichiyo; it was such a desperate, intense move that honestly left me speechless. It makes me think about how committed these enemies are, and that's genuinely unsettling.
minato_maelstrom_95
I was genuinely surprised seeing Kenryu and Enryu in those school uniforms, it felt so out of place for them, and honestly, the princess's comedy bits just went on and on; it really tried my patience because I was expecting more serious drama.
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