Bleach Episode 305: Delusion Roars! Hisagi, Towards the Hot Springs Inn!
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Bleach Episode 305: Delusion Roars! Hisagi, Towards the Hot Springs Inn!

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7.6

61 Fans

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sailor_lead_crow's avatar
sailor_lead_crow
I feel bad for hisagi getting his hopes up like that because rangiku was obviously just looking for a free vacation and some sake
tsunade_titan's avatar
tsunade_titan
the change of pace for everyone to just relax instead of fighting espada was nice and rangiku teasing hisagi is always entertaining
solgaleo's avatar
solgaleo
the plot for this one was just an excuse to show the girls at an inn and hisagi deserved better than being the butt of the joke the whole time
eren_yeager_106's avatar
eren_yeager_106
this was one of the more bearable one-off fillers, but hisagi being that delusional about a date was painful to sit through sometimes
shun's avatar
shun
watching hisagi turn into a total mess for some fanservice was a bit much and he is definitely better in actual fights than in this comedy stuff
levi_lance's avatar
levi_lance
rangiku and hisagi have such good chemistry together and even if it is just a silly filler episode they play off each other so well
jet_black_177's avatar
jet_black_177
hisagi really went through it thinking rangiku was actually into him and the whole hot springs trip was just one giant misunderstanding
cremia's avatar
cremia
it killed me watching hisagi get so flustered over every little thing rangiku said while she was just chilling in the hot springs without a care
leon's avatar
leon
I couldn't believe my eyes seeing Hisagi act so utterly dorky; it was such a stark contrast to his usual battle-hardened self I've known from the earlier arcs. And Rangiku, always the manipulator, really just had him wrapped around her finger. It made me wonder if this vulnerability is something she always brings out in him, or if he just lowers his guard around her.
grey_ghost_143's avatar
grey_ghost_143
I admit, I went into that hot springs episode expecting some typical fan service, so it was a genuine shock when they actually didn't go there; instead, seeing everyone subtly poke fun at Hisagi's ego was a dramatic relief, reminding me of the lighter moments we used to get amidst all the constant battles.
kuda_gitsune's avatar
kuda_gitsune
I was genuinely cracking up at Hisagi's inner monologue during Rangiku's investigation; it was such an unexpected and hilarious contrast to her being all serious, and honestly, that's exactly the kind of weirdness I love about this show.
puck_the_elf's avatar
puck_the_elf
Matsumoto's casual indifference to Hisagi's genuine efforts really threw me for a loop; I kept expecting her to acknowledge his feelings, even a little, but she just continued the charade. It makes me wonder if she’s truly that oblivious to romance or if there's a more calculated, almost manipulative, side to her I hadn't seen before.
lexaeus's avatar
lexaeus
I was actually kinda shocked by how much I loved this filler episode, especially with everything going on in the main story right now. That back-and-forth between those two characters felt so authentic and layered; it was a really refreshing look at their dynamic, and honestly, I found myself getting way more invested in it than I expected.
queen_beryl's avatar
queen_beryl
It's classic Rangiku to get Shuhei's hopes up like that, and I was actually a little frustrated for him when it became clear she was just her usual self, pulling him into another mission without a second thought for his feelings. Honestly, I'm glad they leaned into his internal monologue in the hot springs; it was so much more impactful and dramatically ironic than just relying on fan service, really highlighting their contrasting perspectives.
yoruichi_yukiko's avatar
yoruichi_yukiko
Rangiku absolutely playing Gin for the mission left me with such a weird mix of admiration and a little bit of sadness. I mean, seeing her so calculating and detached, even when I know it's for the greater good, just makes me question if she ever truly let anyone in, or if that cold facade is her ultimate defense.
happy_mask_salesman_270's avatar
happy_mask_salesman_270
I actually laughed out loud seeing Hisagi get so worked up over his own crazy delusions, it was such a stark contrast to his usual dramatic seriousness that I almost didn't recognize him for a second. It honestly makes me wonder how much pressure he usually carries, so it's kinda nice to see him let loose a little, even if he's just being a total goofball.
aobozu_blade_46's avatar
aobozu_blade_46
Rangiku absolutely playing Hisagi like that, using him for her own purposes, honestly left me feeling so bad for the guy. It’s such a classic move from her, always putting the mission first, but I kept hoping he'd actually get a break this time, and seeing him get fooled yet again was a real downer.
inosuke_instinct_129's avatar
inosuke_instinct_129
I honestly didn't expect much from this filler, but I'm so glad I watched it; seeing Hisagi, usually so stoic and dedicated to his duties, completely lose his cool because of Matsumoto's carefree antics at that hot spring inn was just pure gold. It really highlights their bizarre, dramatic dynamic so perfectly, and honestly, I needed that lighter moment before the true intensity of everything comes crashing down again.
nobara_nail_135's avatar
nobara_nail_135
I almost felt myself rooting for Hisagi there, but then I remembered his consistently terrible luck with women and how Matsumoto totally played him with that mission trap. It makes me wonder if she genuinely just enjoys messing with him or if there's some deeper, sadistic pleasure she gets from seeing his despair.
yiga_clan's avatar
yiga_clan
That whole internal monologue from Hisagi about Matsumoto? It left me genuinely flabbergasted by how oblivious he is to her. I swear, she must know the power she wields, seeing as she can twist him around her finger so easily without even lifting a pinky.

EPISODE CONTEXT

This is a standalone filler episode sitting between two other non-canon installments, following Episode 304's side story and preceding Episode 306's return to the core narrative involving Ichigo's training and the Aizen conflict. It has zero bearing on the main plot and exists purely as a comedic palate cleanser during the back half of the series. Fans tracking the central storyline can jump straight to Episode 306 without missing any continuity.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

This is a standalone filler episode sitting between two other non-canon installments, following Episode 304's side story and preceding Episode 306's return to the core narrative involving Ichigo's training and the Aizen conflict. It has zero bearing on the main plot and exists purely as a comedic palate cleanser during the back half of the series. Fans tracking the central storyline can jump straight to Episode 306 without missing any continuity.

QUICK TAKES

sailor_lead_crow's avatar
sailor_lead_crow
I feel bad for hisagi getting his hopes up like that because rangiku was obviously just looking for a free vacation and some sake
tsunade_titan's avatar
tsunade_titan
the change of pace for everyone to just relax instead of fighting espada was nice and rangiku teasing hisagi is always entertaining
solgaleo's avatar
solgaleo
the plot for this one was just an excuse to show the girls at an inn and hisagi deserved better than being the butt of the joke the whole time
eren_yeager_106's avatar
eren_yeager_106
this was one of the more bearable one-off fillers, but hisagi being that delusional about a date was painful to sit through sometimes
shun's avatar
shun
watching hisagi turn into a total mess for some fanservice was a bit much and he is definitely better in actual fights than in this comedy stuff
levi_lance's avatar
levi_lance
rangiku and hisagi have such good chemistry together and even if it is just a silly filler episode they play off each other so well
jet_black_177's avatar
jet_black_177
hisagi really went through it thinking rangiku was actually into him and the whole hot springs trip was just one giant misunderstanding
cremia's avatar
cremia
it killed me watching hisagi get so flustered over every little thing rangiku said while she was just chilling in the hot springs without a care
leon's avatar
leon
I couldn't believe my eyes seeing Hisagi act so utterly dorky; it was such a stark contrast to his usual battle-hardened self I've known from the earlier arcs. And Rangiku, always the manipulator, really just had him wrapped around her finger. It made me wonder if this vulnerability is something she always brings out in him, or if he just lowers his guard around her.
grey_ghost_143's avatar
grey_ghost_143
I admit, I went into that hot springs episode expecting some typical fan service, so it was a genuine shock when they actually didn't go there; instead, seeing everyone subtly poke fun at Hisagi's ego was a dramatic relief, reminding me of the lighter moments we used to get amidst all the constant battles.
kuda_gitsune's avatar
kuda_gitsune
I was genuinely cracking up at Hisagi's inner monologue during Rangiku's investigation; it was such an unexpected and hilarious contrast to her being all serious, and honestly, that's exactly the kind of weirdness I love about this show.
puck_the_elf's avatar
puck_the_elf
Matsumoto's casual indifference to Hisagi's genuine efforts really threw me for a loop; I kept expecting her to acknowledge his feelings, even a little, but she just continued the charade. It makes me wonder if she’s truly that oblivious to romance or if there's a more calculated, almost manipulative, side to her I hadn't seen before.
lexaeus's avatar
lexaeus
I was actually kinda shocked by how much I loved this filler episode, especially with everything going on in the main story right now. That back-and-forth between those two characters felt so authentic and layered; it was a really refreshing look at their dynamic, and honestly, I found myself getting way more invested in it than I expected.
queen_beryl's avatar
queen_beryl
It's classic Rangiku to get Shuhei's hopes up like that, and I was actually a little frustrated for him when it became clear she was just her usual self, pulling him into another mission without a second thought for his feelings. Honestly, I'm glad they leaned into his internal monologue in the hot springs; it was so much more impactful and dramatically ironic than just relying on fan service, really highlighting their contrasting perspectives.
yoruichi_yukiko's avatar
yoruichi_yukiko
Rangiku absolutely playing Gin for the mission left me with such a weird mix of admiration and a little bit of sadness. I mean, seeing her so calculating and detached, even when I know it's for the greater good, just makes me question if she ever truly let anyone in, or if that cold facade is her ultimate defense.
happy_mask_salesman_270's avatar
happy_mask_salesman_270
I actually laughed out loud seeing Hisagi get so worked up over his own crazy delusions, it was such a stark contrast to his usual dramatic seriousness that I almost didn't recognize him for a second. It honestly makes me wonder how much pressure he usually carries, so it's kinda nice to see him let loose a little, even if he's just being a total goofball.
aobozu_blade_46's avatar
aobozu_blade_46
Rangiku absolutely playing Hisagi like that, using him for her own purposes, honestly left me feeling so bad for the guy. It’s such a classic move from her, always putting the mission first, but I kept hoping he'd actually get a break this time, and seeing him get fooled yet again was a real downer.
inosuke_instinct_129's avatar
inosuke_instinct_129
I honestly didn't expect much from this filler, but I'm so glad I watched it; seeing Hisagi, usually so stoic and dedicated to his duties, completely lose his cool because of Matsumoto's carefree antics at that hot spring inn was just pure gold. It really highlights their bizarre, dramatic dynamic so perfectly, and honestly, I needed that lighter moment before the true intensity of everything comes crashing down again.
nobara_nail_135's avatar
nobara_nail_135
I almost felt myself rooting for Hisagi there, but then I remembered his consistently terrible luck with women and how Matsumoto totally played him with that mission trap. It makes me wonder if she genuinely just enjoys messing with him or if there's some deeper, sadistic pleasure she gets from seeing his despair.
yiga_clan's avatar
yiga_clan
That whole internal monologue from Hisagi about Matsumoto? It left me genuinely flabbergasted by how oblivious he is to her. I swear, she must know the power she wields, seeing as she can twist him around her finger so easily without even lifting a pinky.

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©久保帯人/集英社・テレビ東京・dentsu・ぴえろ

AnimeOshi.com refers to anime titles, character names, logos, and other trademarked or copyrighted materials to identify and describe the works being reviewed, discussed, ranked or otherwise referenced on this site. This usage is believed to be nominative fair use or non-infringing and is not intended to imply any affiliation with the respective rights holders.

All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their owners. If you are a rights holder and have concerns about any content on this site, please contact us at legal@animeoshi.com