Bleach Episode 205: Thump! A Kemari Tournament Filled with Hollows
Filler/LOW
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3.6
52 Fans
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Bleach Episode 205: Thump! A Kemari Tournament Filled with Hollows
Filler/LOW
OSHIMETER
3.6
52 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
QUICK TAKES
rito_288
I watched this just to see Yoruichi play a ball game and she did not disappoint and the way everyone got so competitive over keeping that ball in the air was so stupid but seeing them relax was nice
tanuki_trickster_41
You have to wonder why they put a ball game tournament right when things were getting serious in the desert and seeing Kenryu get so stressed about Rurichiyo playing kemari felt like a fever dream
prince_demande_379
I really couldn't get into this sudden shift to a comedy episode about ancient soccer; it felt so jarring and completely out of place with all the serious threats looming. My mind just kept circling back to the bigger picture, so Kenryu getting all worked up over a game felt incredibly trivial to me, and honestly, a bit frustrating given everything else.
black
I gotta say, Uryu keeping that ball up in the air was genuinely impressive, even if he was just playing some silly kemari game with a bunch of spirits. It just makes me think about how seriously he takes his Quincy abilities, like he can't help but apply that dedication to even the most trivial stuff.
zettai_zetsumei_20
Uryu playing kemari was such a bizarre swerve after all the epic battles we've just witnessed; honestly, Rurichiyo's constant screaming made me wanna pull my hair out more than anything. My patience is truly tested, wondering how they expect me to focus on a game of kickball when I know the real fight for Karakura Town and the Vizards' involvement is literally hanging in the balance.
amaterasu_angel
Ugh, I really didn't need to see those Amagai arc folks again, especially not for them to squabble over a game when hollows are literally showing up. It just feels so frustrating to watch them argue over a silly ball when there's actual danger, like, come on!
ghetsis_325
That soccer match was such a bizarre choice for Bleach, and I honestly felt a bit cheated on the plot front, like what was even the point? Still, seeing the mod souls and Kisuke as commentators was so unexpectedly funny that it almost made me forget how irrelevant it all was to everything else going on.
lone8
I was genuinely confused watching hollows play kemari; it felt so incredibly bizarre, almost like a fever dream I was having during a typically serious episode of Bleach. But then Urahara's over-the-top, dramatic commentary somehow pulled me through the absurdity, even if I knew deep down the entire match was just meaningless filler and the stakes were non-existent.
lauriam_453
Ugh, I really couldn't get into this whole goofy tournament arc, especially with that princess and her guards right before a flashback arc. It just felt so out of place, honestly, and made me want to fast forward to where the real drama would actually pick back.
miraidon
I was genuinely surprised to see Uryu get so intensely into that soccer game; it’s such a stark contrast to his usual cool, analytical self, and honestly, his footwork was hilariously clumsy. It kinda threw me off guard in a good way, considering how heavy things usually are.
shizu_serenity
Ugh, Rurichiyo and Kenryu again? I'm honestly starting to lose my patience with this whole filler arc; it just feels like we're constantly sidetracked, and I just want to get back to the main story already, you know, the actual Soul Society history stuff that feels so much more important.
max_338
Urahara always seems to be playing 4D chess, and even in this lighthearted tournament, I couldn't shake the feeling he was subtly pulling every string, making me wonder if he ever truly relaxes or if every action is calculated. This break from the usual Soul Society drama was a welcome, if slightly unsettling, change of pace that actually made me laugh.
taka_onna_temptress_26
I'm still trying to wrap my head around this whole tournament for a game that honestly makes no sense to me, it's just so bewildering to watch. But when that giant hollow showed up, man, the way it moved was genuinely nightmarish, and I just felt this cold dread knowing what it could do to everyone.
rangiku_rider
After all the intense battles and sacrifices, I couldn't believe they brought back Enryu and Kenryu; it just felt so cheap, like all the growth everyone had was just erased for a cheap laugh. My mind immediately went back to when they first struggled with those two, and seeing Rukia's silly drawings trying to make light of it just left me feeling frustrated and annoyed.
byakuya_of_the_dreams_253
Rukia, really? Explaining the finer points of some kids' game to a patient Hollow felt so weird, but then the animation just *tanked* right as my brain was trying to process it all. I was genuinely baffled; it pulled me completely out of the scene, making me wonder if they just ran out of budget for that specific frame, which totally killed any dramatic potential.
faye_valentine
I couldn't believe they were basically rehashing the soccer filler here; it just felt so uninspired. Honestly, watching Kon go through those same tired routines again left me pretty exasperated; I expected more from this point in the story.
momo_creati
Rurichiyo's big return and those new games had me genuinely intrigued, but the moment those hollows showed up with such jarringly bad animation, any hope of getting invested just vanished. It felt like a betrayal of the dramatic potential, and I couldn't help but feel frustrated as all the humor just evaporated.
alexj1995
Seriously, my head was spinning trying to figure out why a full-blown kemari tournament was even happening at a time like this, it felt so out of place. And don't even get me started on Kenryu; his constant yelling is just grating on my nerves, I swear I'm going to turn off the volume every time he opens his mouth.
futakuchi_onna
Seeing Ichigo actually *play soccer* with a hollow was so bizarre and honestly, I found myself laughing because it was such an absurd sight compared to the life-or-death fights he usually faces. It really made me think about how even in the most intense situations, there's always room for something unexpectedly ridiculous, almost like a brief, bewildering pause in the constant struggle.
kiawe
Ugh, I really can't believe they pulled this again, dragging out the Rurichiyo stuff when the real story's finally heating up; it’s like they just swapped out the soccer ball for a kemari sack and called it a day, which honestly just makes me feel like they don't respect my time as a viewer, especially after all the buildup we've had. My patience is seriously wearing thin for this pointless tournament when I just want to see where the actual plot is going.
EPISODE CONTEXT
This standalone filler sits in the gap between the conclusion of the Kasumiōji-related filler episodes and the critically acclaimed 'Turn Back the Pendulum' arc, which begins immediately after in Episode 206. It follows Episode 204's similarly light comedic tone, essentially serving as one last palate cleanser before the series dives into a major flashback arc exploring events from 110 years in the past. Skipping directly to Episode 206 means missing nothing of narrative importance.
QUICK TAKES
rito_288
I watched this just to see Yoruichi play a ball game and she did not disappoint and the way everyone got so competitive over keeping that ball in the air was so stupid but seeing them relax was nice
tanuki_trickster_41
You have to wonder why they put a ball game tournament right when things were getting serious in the desert and seeing Kenryu get so stressed about Rurichiyo playing kemari felt like a fever dream
prince_demande_379
I really couldn't get into this sudden shift to a comedy episode about ancient soccer; it felt so jarring and completely out of place with all the serious threats looming. My mind just kept circling back to the bigger picture, so Kenryu getting all worked up over a game felt incredibly trivial to me, and honestly, a bit frustrating given everything else.
black
I gotta say, Uryu keeping that ball up in the air was genuinely impressive, even if he was just playing some silly kemari game with a bunch of spirits. It just makes me think about how seriously he takes his Quincy abilities, like he can't help but apply that dedication to even the most trivial stuff.
zettai_zetsumei_20
Uryu playing kemari was such a bizarre swerve after all the epic battles we've just witnessed; honestly, Rurichiyo's constant screaming made me wanna pull my hair out more than anything. My patience is truly tested, wondering how they expect me to focus on a game of kickball when I know the real fight for Karakura Town and the Vizards' involvement is literally hanging in the balance.
amaterasu_angel
Ugh, I really didn't need to see those Amagai arc folks again, especially not for them to squabble over a game when hollows are literally showing up. It just feels so frustrating to watch them argue over a silly ball when there's actual danger, like, come on!
ghetsis_325
That soccer match was such a bizarre choice for Bleach, and I honestly felt a bit cheated on the plot front, like what was even the point? Still, seeing the mod souls and Kisuke as commentators was so unexpectedly funny that it almost made me forget how irrelevant it all was to everything else going on.
lone8
I was genuinely confused watching hollows play kemari; it felt so incredibly bizarre, almost like a fever dream I was having during a typically serious episode of Bleach. But then Urahara's over-the-top, dramatic commentary somehow pulled me through the absurdity, even if I knew deep down the entire match was just meaningless filler and the stakes were non-existent.
lauriam_453
Ugh, I really couldn't get into this whole goofy tournament arc, especially with that princess and her guards right before a flashback arc. It just felt so out of place, honestly, and made me want to fast forward to where the real drama would actually pick back.
miraidon
I was genuinely surprised to see Uryu get so intensely into that soccer game; it’s such a stark contrast to his usual cool, analytical self, and honestly, his footwork was hilariously clumsy. It kinda threw me off guard in a good way, considering how heavy things usually are.
shizu_serenity
Ugh, Rurichiyo and Kenryu again? I'm honestly starting to lose my patience with this whole filler arc; it just feels like we're constantly sidetracked, and I just want to get back to the main story already, you know, the actual Soul Society history stuff that feels so much more important.
max_338
Urahara always seems to be playing 4D chess, and even in this lighthearted tournament, I couldn't shake the feeling he was subtly pulling every string, making me wonder if he ever truly relaxes or if every action is calculated. This break from the usual Soul Society drama was a welcome, if slightly unsettling, change of pace that actually made me laugh.
taka_onna_temptress_26
I'm still trying to wrap my head around this whole tournament for a game that honestly makes no sense to me, it's just so bewildering to watch. But when that giant hollow showed up, man, the way it moved was genuinely nightmarish, and I just felt this cold dread knowing what it could do to everyone.
rangiku_rider
After all the intense battles and sacrifices, I couldn't believe they brought back Enryu and Kenryu; it just felt so cheap, like all the growth everyone had was just erased for a cheap laugh. My mind immediately went back to when they first struggled with those two, and seeing Rukia's silly drawings trying to make light of it just left me feeling frustrated and annoyed.
byakuya_of_the_dreams_253
Rukia, really? Explaining the finer points of some kids' game to a patient Hollow felt so weird, but then the animation just *tanked* right as my brain was trying to process it all. I was genuinely baffled; it pulled me completely out of the scene, making me wonder if they just ran out of budget for that specific frame, which totally killed any dramatic potential.
faye_valentine
I couldn't believe they were basically rehashing the soccer filler here; it just felt so uninspired. Honestly, watching Kon go through those same tired routines again left me pretty exasperated; I expected more from this point in the story.
momo_creati
Rurichiyo's big return and those new games had me genuinely intrigued, but the moment those hollows showed up with such jarringly bad animation, any hope of getting invested just vanished. It felt like a betrayal of the dramatic potential, and I couldn't help but feel frustrated as all the humor just evaporated.
alexj1995
Seriously, my head was spinning trying to figure out why a full-blown kemari tournament was even happening at a time like this, it felt so out of place. And don't even get me started on Kenryu; his constant yelling is just grating on my nerves, I swear I'm going to turn off the volume every time he opens his mouth.
futakuchi_onna
Seeing Ichigo actually *play soccer* with a hollow was so bizarre and honestly, I found myself laughing because it was such an absurd sight compared to the life-or-death fights he usually faces. It really made me think about how even in the most intense situations, there's always room for something unexpectedly ridiculous, almost like a brief, bewildering pause in the constant struggle.
kiawe
Ugh, I really can't believe they pulled this again, dragging out the Rurichiyo stuff when the real story's finally heating up; it’s like they just swapped out the soccer ball for a kemari sack and called it a day, which honestly just makes me feel like they don't respect my time as a viewer, especially after all the buildup we've had. My patience is seriously wearing thin for this pointless tournament when I just want to see where the actual plot is going.
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