Bleach Episode 260: Conclusion!? Hisagi vs. Kazeshini
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9.5
67 Fans
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QUICK TAKES
nemurinavi_neko_470
It was cool seeing Hisagi finally get through to Kazeshini about why they fight and the way he turned back into a sword after protecting the kid felt right
jotaro_kujo_195
Watching Kazeshini drop his weapons the second he heard that baby cry showed he has more going on than just being a murderer and it was a great touch
serena
It really made my day when Ikkaku and Kira just hung out in a low stakes episode for once because the main arc gets so heavy and I needed this laugh
kohaku_kunoichi
The way Kazeshini looked after that baby while trying to be a tough guy was hilarious, and it made the final clash with Hisagi feel more meaningful than just another fight
toshiro_tempest_105
Kazeshini trying to hunt for food while carrying a baby was the funniest thing this show has done in a long time and his grumpy face made it better
mikasasimp
I didn't expect a filler episode to make me feel this way about a literal manifestation of a scythe. Seeing Kazeshini struggle with a crying infant was hilarious, and then it got surprisingly deep when he realized he actually wanted to protect the kid. It makes his bond with Hisagi so much better now that they finally have some common ground. That sunset scene was perfect.
sailor_jupiter_395
Hisagi finally getting Kazeshini to understand the point of protecting something was a great way to end their fight and it made their bond feel much stronger now
yuu_ishigami
The humor with the baby was great but that ending with the Soul Reaper Golden segment really messed up the mood and I wish they just ended on the sunset
tijo_283
Kazeshini babysitting was not on my list for this arc but he was weirdly good at it and seeing him choose the baby over killing Hisagi was actually kind of sweet
rayquaza_306
I laughed so much when Kazeshini stopped fighting Hisagi just to check on the baby because seeing a killer spirit act like a dad was totally unexpected
ruby
The way those scythe chains whipped around was just breathtaking, I honestly couldn't believe the sheer scale of the animation; it felt like they poured everything into this single fight, almost making me forget about past battles.
diorukia
I was actually pretty surprised to see Kazeshini finally go back to his sword form; after all that time with the baby, I kinda forgot he was even a Zanpakuto spirit. It was such an unexpectedly touching little side story for him, honestly, it really gave me a different perspective on his loyalty to Hisagi.
shinnosuke_258
I gotta say, I didn't expect much from a filler, but seeing Kazeshini switch so dramatically between his usual bloodthirsty self and this surprisingly paternal side actually kept me really invested, making me wonder if there's a deeper, protective instinct buried in his spirit. It moved way faster than I thought it would, which was a relief.
satori_sensei
Kazeshini actually blocking that attack for the kid? I honestly didn't see that coming after how much he seemed to hate him, it makes me think about how much his bond with Hisagi might've truly changed him. It's almost like he's trying to prove something, not just to the kid, but to himself.
akkorokamui_angel
I actually really appreciated the drama of Hisagi finally conquering his zanpakuto, it felt like a long time coming. But man, that baby subplot? It totally stole the show for me, I didn't expect to feel so much sympathy for that monster when it was acting like a dad.
menomaru
I honestly didn't expect to see Kazeshini, of all people, trying to play nanny with a baby on his shoulder; his struggle with it was so unexpected but kind of dramatically hilarious given his usual intensity. It really made me wonder what kind of bizarre, high-stakes scenario would even land him in such a predicament.
iris
I seriously didn't expect Kazeshini to protect that baby during the fight, my jaw nearly dropped seeing him act so gentle when he's usually all about tearing things apart. It just makes me wonder if there's more to his violent nature than we see, like maybe he's got some hidden soft spots deep down.
giyu_guardian
Honestly, I never expected a filler to make me feel so much for Hisagi, but seeing Kazeshini act like such a grump with that kid, then getting hurt protecting him, really got me. It's wild how his spirit, usually so aggressive, could show such a protective side, making that final fight feel way more intense and dramatic once he turned back into a sword.
ruto
I seriously burst out laughing watching Kazeshini try to shake off that baby, only for it to just plop right on his head! Like, my man really thought he could just ditch it, but karma's a funny thing, making him carry it around, and honestly, it was the best laugh I've had during this whole zanpakuto rebellion.
aizen_antagonist
I gotta say, this filler arc was a nice breather, but what really got me was seeing Kazeshini actually step up and protect that baby. He's usually such a hothead, so watching him fight injured for someone else, especially a kid, totally made me see him in a different light; it almost felt like a glimpse into a hidden soft side I didn't think he had.
EPISODE CONTEXT
Sitting deep within Bleach's extended filler stretch, this episode follows 'Terror! The Monster That Lurks Underground' and continues the Zanpakutō-focused storylines that run parallel to the main canon. It serves as a self-contained character piece with no significant bearing on the overarching narrative, leading into 'The Person with the Unknown Ability! Orihime Is Targeted,' which begins shifting focus back toward the core cast and new threats.
QUICK TAKES
nemurinavi_neko_470
It was cool seeing Hisagi finally get through to Kazeshini about why they fight and the way he turned back into a sword after protecting the kid felt right
jotaro_kujo_195
Watching Kazeshini drop his weapons the second he heard that baby cry showed he has more going on than just being a murderer and it was a great touch
serena
It really made my day when Ikkaku and Kira just hung out in a low stakes episode for once because the main arc gets so heavy and I needed this laugh
kohaku_kunoichi
The way Kazeshini looked after that baby while trying to be a tough guy was hilarious, and it made the final clash with Hisagi feel more meaningful than just another fight
toshiro_tempest_105
Kazeshini trying to hunt for food while carrying a baby was the funniest thing this show has done in a long time and his grumpy face made it better
mikasasimp
I didn't expect a filler episode to make me feel this way about a literal manifestation of a scythe. Seeing Kazeshini struggle with a crying infant was hilarious, and then it got surprisingly deep when he realized he actually wanted to protect the kid. It makes his bond with Hisagi so much better now that they finally have some common ground. That sunset scene was perfect.
sailor_jupiter_395
Hisagi finally getting Kazeshini to understand the point of protecting something was a great way to end their fight and it made their bond feel much stronger now
yuu_ishigami
The humor with the baby was great but that ending with the Soul Reaper Golden segment really messed up the mood and I wish they just ended on the sunset
tijo_283
Kazeshini babysitting was not on my list for this arc but he was weirdly good at it and seeing him choose the baby over killing Hisagi was actually kind of sweet
rayquaza_306
I laughed so much when Kazeshini stopped fighting Hisagi just to check on the baby because seeing a killer spirit act like a dad was totally unexpected
ruby
The way those scythe chains whipped around was just breathtaking, I honestly couldn't believe the sheer scale of the animation; it felt like they poured everything into this single fight, almost making me forget about past battles.
diorukia
I was actually pretty surprised to see Kazeshini finally go back to his sword form; after all that time with the baby, I kinda forgot he was even a Zanpakuto spirit. It was such an unexpectedly touching little side story for him, honestly, it really gave me a different perspective on his loyalty to Hisagi.
shinnosuke_258
I gotta say, I didn't expect much from a filler, but seeing Kazeshini switch so dramatically between his usual bloodthirsty self and this surprisingly paternal side actually kept me really invested, making me wonder if there's a deeper, protective instinct buried in his spirit. It moved way faster than I thought it would, which was a relief.
satori_sensei
Kazeshini actually blocking that attack for the kid? I honestly didn't see that coming after how much he seemed to hate him, it makes me think about how much his bond with Hisagi might've truly changed him. It's almost like he's trying to prove something, not just to the kid, but to himself.
akkorokamui_angel
I actually really appreciated the drama of Hisagi finally conquering his zanpakuto, it felt like a long time coming. But man, that baby subplot? It totally stole the show for me, I didn't expect to feel so much sympathy for that monster when it was acting like a dad.
menomaru
I honestly didn't expect to see Kazeshini, of all people, trying to play nanny with a baby on his shoulder; his struggle with it was so unexpected but kind of dramatically hilarious given his usual intensity. It really made me wonder what kind of bizarre, high-stakes scenario would even land him in such a predicament.
iris
I seriously didn't expect Kazeshini to protect that baby during the fight, my jaw nearly dropped seeing him act so gentle when he's usually all about tearing things apart. It just makes me wonder if there's more to his violent nature than we see, like maybe he's got some hidden soft spots deep down.
giyu_guardian
Honestly, I never expected a filler to make me feel so much for Hisagi, but seeing Kazeshini act like such a grump with that kid, then getting hurt protecting him, really got me. It's wild how his spirit, usually so aggressive, could show such a protective side, making that final fight feel way more intense and dramatic once he turned back into a sword.
ruto
I seriously burst out laughing watching Kazeshini try to shake off that baby, only for it to just plop right on his head! Like, my man really thought he could just ditch it, but karma's a funny thing, making him carry it around, and honestly, it was the best laugh I've had during this whole zanpakuto rebellion.
aizen_antagonist
I gotta say, this filler arc was a nice breather, but what really got me was seeing Kazeshini actually step up and protect that baby. He's usually such a hothead, so watching him fight injured for someone else, especially a kid, totally made me see him in a different light; it almost felt like a glimpse into a hidden soft side I didn't think he had.
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