Bleach Episode 349: Next Target, The Devil's Hand Aims at Orihime!
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Bleach Episode 349: Next Target, The Devil's Hand Aims at Orihime!

Canon/MED

OSHIMETER

8.5

53 Fans

5star
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1star
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QUICK TAKES

lance_328's avatar
lance_328
I feel so bad for Ichigo because he is basically just watching his friends get targeted and he cannot do a single thing about it without his powers
ubagabi_usurper_93's avatar
ubagabi_usurper_93
Tsukishima is definitely a different kind of threat and seeing him just cut through Orihime like that with a bookmark sword was terrifying
white_324's avatar
white_324
Watching Ichigo get his determination back through that combat pass makes the struggle to master Fullbring feel worth it for him
mauka_maiden's avatar
mauka_maiden
Ginjo is acting way too shady around Urahara and you can tell Xcution is hiding something big from Ichigo
schtzstaffel_scythe_481's avatar
schtzstaffel_scythe_481
Shishigawara getting completely distracted by how pretty Orihime is was actually kind of funny and it really lightened the mood before things got dark
azukiarai_assassin_83's avatar
azukiarai_assassin_83
That ending was so confusing because it looked like Tsukishima sliced Orihime but she didn't even seem hurt so his power must be something mental
kenpachi_killer_104's avatar
kenpachi_killer_104
Tsukishima seems way more dangerous than the other Fullbringers, and his calm attitude while cutting Orihime down was actually chilling
nekogirl22's avatar
nekogirl22
I think Tsukishima is terrifying because of how fast he moved against Orihime and that bookmark power is actually creepy
kido_knight's avatar
kido_knight
I can't believe Ichigo got his powers moving again because the way that black guard shape showed up on his badge looked so cool
sakurafan's avatar
sakurafan
Stalking Orihime in the streets really raised the stakes for me because Tsukishima seems like a legitimate threat compared to the other Fullbringers. I really enjoyed seeing the way Ichigo used his combat pass to find his rhythm during the training sessions. That item holds so much history for him, and using it to manifest his power is a great touch
izanami_illusion's avatar
izanami_illusion
I really liked the noir feeling this episode had especially with the mystery around Tsukishima and his Book of the End, hearing Rukia's voice coming from the badge made me feel like things are finally connecting back to the Soul Society and I just want to know what she was trying to tell Ichigo before his Fullbring fully kicked in
rosa_sisters_276's avatar
rosa_sisters_276
Seeing Shishigawara get totally distracted by Orihime made me laugh because he was trying so hard to be a threat but just failed
bakeneko_blade_222's avatar
bakeneko_blade_222
Why did Orihime just wait for Shishigawara to attack her when she knew something was wrong from the start
futakuchi_onna's avatar
futakuchi_onna
The animation for Ichigo moving in his Fullbring form looks kind of stiff and it ruins the momentum of the training scenes
rembestgirl's avatar
rembestgirl
Orihime really stood there while Shishigawara was acting suspicious and it makes her look so helpless when she is supposed to be stronger than this
sailor_tin_nyanko_392's avatar
sailor_tin_nyanko_392
riruka had the best moment of the whole thing with that sneeze and it made the whole warehouse scene feel a lot less stiff than the usual training stuff
koromodako_74's avatar
koromodako_74
Chad sensing Orihime is in danger from all the way across town shows how much he cares, and the way he rushed to tell Ichigo makes the whole situation feel urgent
ai_hayasaka's avatar
ai_hayasaka
Ichigo figuring out that his badge is a focus for his soul instead of just a tool makes so much sense after everything he went through as a Shinigami
izayoi_259's avatar
izayoi_259
You can tell Tsukishima is going to be a problem because that bookmark turning into a sword was creepy and he just looks way too calm
rauru's avatar
rauru
That cliffhanger with Tsukishima cornering Orihime at her apartment was the first time this arc actually felt dangerous and seeing if she uses her own powers to fight back will be interesting

EPISODE CONTEXT

Coming off Ichigo's early progress with his Fullbring powers, episode 349 widens the lens to show that the emerging threats extend well beyond his training — Orihime is now directly in the crosshairs. This shift establishes that the antagonists have a broader strategy and aren't content to wait for Ichigo to power up, raising the stakes for the entire supporting cast. With roughly 17 episodes remaining in the series, this installment is laying critical groundwork for the conflicts and character dynamics that will define the arc's climax.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

Coming off Ichigo's early progress with his Fullbring powers, episode 349 widens the lens to show that the emerging threats extend well beyond his training — Orihime is now directly in the crosshairs. This shift establishes that the antagonists have a broader strategy and aren't content to wait for Ichigo to power up, raising the stakes for the entire supporting cast. With roughly 17 episodes remaining in the series, this installment is laying critical groundwork for the conflicts and character dynamics that will define the arc's climax.

QUICK TAKES

lance_328's avatar
lance_328
I feel so bad for Ichigo because he is basically just watching his friends get targeted and he cannot do a single thing about it without his powers
ubagabi_usurper_93's avatar
ubagabi_usurper_93
Tsukishima is definitely a different kind of threat and seeing him just cut through Orihime like that with a bookmark sword was terrifying
white_324's avatar
white_324
Watching Ichigo get his determination back through that combat pass makes the struggle to master Fullbring feel worth it for him
mauka_maiden's avatar
mauka_maiden
Ginjo is acting way too shady around Urahara and you can tell Xcution is hiding something big from Ichigo
schtzstaffel_scythe_481's avatar
schtzstaffel_scythe_481
Shishigawara getting completely distracted by how pretty Orihime is was actually kind of funny and it really lightened the mood before things got dark
azukiarai_assassin_83's avatar
azukiarai_assassin_83
That ending was so confusing because it looked like Tsukishima sliced Orihime but she didn't even seem hurt so his power must be something mental
kenpachi_killer_104's avatar
kenpachi_killer_104
Tsukishima seems way more dangerous than the other Fullbringers, and his calm attitude while cutting Orihime down was actually chilling
nekogirl22's avatar
nekogirl22
I think Tsukishima is terrifying because of how fast he moved against Orihime and that bookmark power is actually creepy
kido_knight's avatar
kido_knight
I can't believe Ichigo got his powers moving again because the way that black guard shape showed up on his badge looked so cool
sakurafan's avatar
sakurafan
Stalking Orihime in the streets really raised the stakes for me because Tsukishima seems like a legitimate threat compared to the other Fullbringers. I really enjoyed seeing the way Ichigo used his combat pass to find his rhythm during the training sessions. That item holds so much history for him, and using it to manifest his power is a great touch
izanami_illusion's avatar
izanami_illusion
I really liked the noir feeling this episode had especially with the mystery around Tsukishima and his Book of the End, hearing Rukia's voice coming from the badge made me feel like things are finally connecting back to the Soul Society and I just want to know what she was trying to tell Ichigo before his Fullbring fully kicked in
rosa_sisters_276's avatar
rosa_sisters_276
Seeing Shishigawara get totally distracted by Orihime made me laugh because he was trying so hard to be a threat but just failed
bakeneko_blade_222's avatar
bakeneko_blade_222
Why did Orihime just wait for Shishigawara to attack her when she knew something was wrong from the start
futakuchi_onna's avatar
futakuchi_onna
The animation for Ichigo moving in his Fullbring form looks kind of stiff and it ruins the momentum of the training scenes
rembestgirl's avatar
rembestgirl
Orihime really stood there while Shishigawara was acting suspicious and it makes her look so helpless when she is supposed to be stronger than this
sailor_tin_nyanko_392's avatar
sailor_tin_nyanko_392
riruka had the best moment of the whole thing with that sneeze and it made the whole warehouse scene feel a lot less stiff than the usual training stuff
koromodako_74's avatar
koromodako_74
Chad sensing Orihime is in danger from all the way across town shows how much he cares, and the way he rushed to tell Ichigo makes the whole situation feel urgent
ai_hayasaka's avatar
ai_hayasaka
Ichigo figuring out that his badge is a focus for his soul instead of just a tool makes so much sense after everything he went through as a Shinigami
izayoi_259's avatar
izayoi_259
You can tell Tsukishima is going to be a problem because that bookmark turning into a sword was creepy and he just looks way too calm
rauru's avatar
rauru
That cliffhanger with Tsukishima cornering Orihime at her apartment was the first time this arc actually felt dangerous and seeing if she uses her own powers to fight back will be interesting

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