Bleach Episode 26: Formation! The Worst Tag
Manga chapter 588-591
Canon/MED
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58 Fans
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QUICK TAKES
zexion_456
I think Ikkaku is already one of my favorite new characters because of that weird luck dance he did right before trying to take Ichigos head off
astolf
The moment they launched into Soul Society, my heart just dropped; seeing Ichigo and the others get scattered like that really made me question how they're even gonna start this rescue mission, especially when it felt so urgent moments before.
fireblight_ganon
I was not expecting the bald guy to have a sword that turns into a spear and he is so aggressive for no reason
spike_spiegel
Ganju using fireworks and cheap tricks to stay alive against a Soul Reaper is such a fun change from the usual sword fights
yumichika_peacock_469
It was crazy when Ikkaku respected Ichigo enough to ask who his teacher was, especially since they were just trying to kill each other
benedict_blue_170
Knowing that there are thousands of Soul Reapers in this place makes the mission to save Rukia look almost impossible
erwin_enigma_108
Yumichika being so obsessed with his looks while Ganju just throws sand in his face is such a great contrast for a battle
korok
I was really surprised when Hozukimaru transformed during that swing because Ichigo seemed like he finally had the upper hand for a second
marluxia_454
Ikkaku showing off that warrior pride while fighting Ichigo makes him look way more intimidating than a normal foot soldier
noelle_neptune
I really felt for Ganju when he was talking about why he hates Soul Reapers so much, and it makes me wonder how he can even stand being around Ichigo right now. Seeing Ikkaku pull out that three-section staff was such a shock because it looked like a normal sword at first. This whole situation in the Seireitei is definitely a lot more intense than I expected after seeing how easily they broke in
yveltal
Having the whole group get separated right at the start makes the Seireitei feel like a massive deathtrap for Ichigo and his friends
hop_355
Ganju trying to escape from Yumichika with those smoke bombs and fireworks is a hilarious way to start this fight
arsyur
I thought that bald guy Ikkaku doing a dance before the fight was hilarious and seeing his sword turn into a spear caught me off guard
uryu_archer_102
All those different lieutenants showing up at the start makes the Soul Society feel huge and I wonder if Momo and the others are as strong as Ikkaku
bakugo_blast_122
Yumichika is so full of himself and watching Ganju try to trick him with those fireworks was a nice break from the serious intensity of the Ichigo fight
nianzol_nihility
That landing was actually messed up so badly and they got scattered everywhere, but seeing Chad just grab Orihime and Uryu was great and Ichigo having to fight Ikkaku right away shows how high the bar is in this place since he is only a third seat, and he is already giving Ichigo a very hard time with that weird spear
ancient_robot_295
I think Ichigo is really struggling with Ikkaku and that makes me worried about how he will handle anyone higher than a third seat officer
deku_285
The way Ikkaku kept calling him a greenhorn was funny, and he seems way more skilled than any of the hollows we have seen so far
mamamu_yan
If a third seat officer is this tough then the captains are going to be absolutely terrifying when Ichigo has to face one
susanoo_slayer_49
Uryu having a spare cape ready just in case is very typical of him and seeing them all scattered across the Seireitei makes everything feel way more dangerous
EPISODE CONTEXT
Episode 26 sits firmly in the early combat phase of the Soul Society arc, directly following the group's explosive and messy infiltration of the Seireitei that left everyone separated and vulnerable. This installment establishes the individual battle threads that will define the arc's middle stretch, pairing characters in unexpected combinations and introducing the scale of opposition they're up against. It's a critical setup episode — the confrontations sparked here cascade into the major one-on-one fights and character revelations that elevate the Soul Society arc into one of Bleach's most celebrated stretches.
QUICK TAKES
zexion_456
I think Ikkaku is already one of my favorite new characters because of that weird luck dance he did right before trying to take Ichigos head off
astolf
The moment they launched into Soul Society, my heart just dropped; seeing Ichigo and the others get scattered like that really made me question how they're even gonna start this rescue mission, especially when it felt so urgent moments before.
fireblight_ganon
I was not expecting the bald guy to have a sword that turns into a spear and he is so aggressive for no reason
spike_spiegel
Ganju using fireworks and cheap tricks to stay alive against a Soul Reaper is such a fun change from the usual sword fights
yumichika_peacock_469
It was crazy when Ikkaku respected Ichigo enough to ask who his teacher was, especially since they were just trying to kill each other
benedict_blue_170
Knowing that there are thousands of Soul Reapers in this place makes the mission to save Rukia look almost impossible
erwin_enigma_108
Yumichika being so obsessed with his looks while Ganju just throws sand in his face is such a great contrast for a battle
korok
I was really surprised when Hozukimaru transformed during that swing because Ichigo seemed like he finally had the upper hand for a second
marluxia_454
Ikkaku showing off that warrior pride while fighting Ichigo makes him look way more intimidating than a normal foot soldier
noelle_neptune
I really felt for Ganju when he was talking about why he hates Soul Reapers so much, and it makes me wonder how he can even stand being around Ichigo right now. Seeing Ikkaku pull out that three-section staff was such a shock because it looked like a normal sword at first. This whole situation in the Seireitei is definitely a lot more intense than I expected after seeing how easily they broke in
yveltal
Having the whole group get separated right at the start makes the Seireitei feel like a massive deathtrap for Ichigo and his friends
hop_355
Ganju trying to escape from Yumichika with those smoke bombs and fireworks is a hilarious way to start this fight
arsyur
I thought that bald guy Ikkaku doing a dance before the fight was hilarious and seeing his sword turn into a spear caught me off guard
uryu_archer_102
All those different lieutenants showing up at the start makes the Soul Society feel huge and I wonder if Momo and the others are as strong as Ikkaku
bakugo_blast_122
Yumichika is so full of himself and watching Ganju try to trick him with those fireworks was a nice break from the serious intensity of the Ichigo fight
nianzol_nihility
That landing was actually messed up so badly and they got scattered everywhere, but seeing Chad just grab Orihime and Uryu was great and Ichigo having to fight Ikkaku right away shows how high the bar is in this place since he is only a third seat, and he is already giving Ichigo a very hard time with that weird spear
ancient_robot_295
I think Ichigo is really struggling with Ikkaku and that makes me worried about how he will handle anyone higher than a third seat officer
deku_285
The way Ikkaku kept calling him a greenhorn was funny, and he seems way more skilled than any of the hollows we have seen so far
mamamu_yan
If a third seat officer is this tough then the captains are going to be absolutely terrifying when Ichigo has to face one
susanoo_slayer_49
Uryu having a spare cape ready just in case is very typical of him and seeing them all scattered across the Seireitei makes everything feel way more dangerous
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