Bleach Episode 46: Authentic Records! School of Shinigami
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OSHIMETER
9.4
65 Fans
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4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
READTHROUGH
QUICK TAKES
destron
That image of young Hinamori and Toshiro just eating watermelon together felt so pure, and it absolutely guts me thinking about how cruelly their friendship gets twisted later on. It's like watching a premonition of how much pain betrayal will cause them, and I just can't shake this feeling of dread for what's to come, knowing everything.
poppy_365
it was cool seeing how Renji and Kira started out as rivals in class one and how Renji just used brute force to win that sword match
calyrex
Hinamori, looking completely empty as she effortlessly took down those Central 46 guards, gave me serious chills. I couldn't believe it was the same person, and it left me wondering what kind of cruel manipulation could turn someone so kind into such a terrifying weapon.
jean_jester_110
Hisagi, just him against a whole horde of hollows, that was a crazy scene and it actually made me feel a bit anxious for him. It totally recontextualizes his scars for me, knowing he earned every single one of them by bravely protecting others, even as a kid.
zerotwofan
people say this is filler, but seeing how Renji and Kira actually became friends makes the current Soul Society stuff feel way more grounded and the academy setting was a nice change of pace
tracey_sketchit_337
the way the episode switches from the bright academy days to Hinamori walking through the rain in the present day was such a dark way to end things
loveablepanda101
I thought Aizen was just some nice guy but seeing him wipe out those hollows like they were nothing was actually insane and it makes total sense why Momo is so obsessed with him now
brock
Gin just stands there with that creepy smile while Aizen is being all heroic and it makes you feel like something is definitely going on behind the scenes with the fifth division
geordo_stuart
Did anyone else burst out laughing when Renji managed to literally explode himself trying to cast kido? It was such a stark contrast to how effortlessly Hinamori and Kira were mastering those spells back at the academy, making me think he must've focused way more on swordplay than lectures.
professor_elm_330
Rukia looking so lonely in the academy compared to Renji and his new friends was actually kind of sad and it explains why their relationship changed so much
salvatore_367
Gin just standing there with that creepy smile, while Aizen acted like a total hero to the students, gave me such a bad feeling after everything that happened recently
l_mystery
I was actually really surprised to see Renji and Rukia racing to the academy gates since it makes their current fallout feel way more painful
amikiri_amigo
Seeing those kids struggle against those real hollows was intense, especially since they were only supposed to be fighting dummies. It really shows how much the soul society relies on these captains to bail them out when things go wrong. Hinamori killing those guards at the end was such a shock after seeing how sweet and innocent she was as a student
getsuga_tensho_463
Kira visiting his parents graves before leaving for the academy was a really quiet and sad moment that helped me understand his personality a lot better
kamina_the_man
Watching Hisagi get his face slashed up while trying to protect the younger students made my stomach drop because he was doing his best to keep them safe
zoisite_378
Aizen stepping in to save everyone from those huge hollows explains why Hinamori is so obsessed with him and it makes his current situation feel even heavier
kittan_bachika_188
Renji failing that kido blast and blowing himself up while Hinamori and Kira were perfect made me laugh because he really is just a brute with a sword
vesper098
Baby Toshiro and Hinamori hanging out before things got so messed up in the present made me happy and that watermelon scene was actually really cute for once
talon_266
Gin still had that creepy smile even when he was just a lieutenant helping Aizen save those academy students
nianzol_nihility
It is so wild seeing Aizen act like a hero back in the day and Hinamori was so clearly head over heels for him from the start. That ending with her breaking out of jail and just dropping those guards was actually terrifying because you can tell she is completely broken after everything that happened with the letter
EPISODE CONTEXT
Positioned as a narrative breather within the Soul Society: The Rescue arc, this episode lands right after the high-intensity events of Episode 45, 'Overcome Your Limits!' It deepens the emotional groundwork for Momo, Renji, and Izuru's roles in the unfolding crisis, directly setting the stage for Episode 47, 'The Avengers,' where these character threads will carry significant weight.
READTHROUGH
QUICK TAKES
destron
That image of young Hinamori and Toshiro just eating watermelon together felt so pure, and it absolutely guts me thinking about how cruelly their friendship gets twisted later on. It's like watching a premonition of how much pain betrayal will cause them, and I just can't shake this feeling of dread for what's to come, knowing everything.
poppy_365
it was cool seeing how Renji and Kira started out as rivals in class one and how Renji just used brute force to win that sword match
calyrex
Hinamori, looking completely empty as she effortlessly took down those Central 46 guards, gave me serious chills. I couldn't believe it was the same person, and it left me wondering what kind of cruel manipulation could turn someone so kind into such a terrifying weapon.
jean_jester_110
Hisagi, just him against a whole horde of hollows, that was a crazy scene and it actually made me feel a bit anxious for him. It totally recontextualizes his scars for me, knowing he earned every single one of them by bravely protecting others, even as a kid.
zerotwofan
people say this is filler, but seeing how Renji and Kira actually became friends makes the current Soul Society stuff feel way more grounded and the academy setting was a nice change of pace
tracey_sketchit_337
the way the episode switches from the bright academy days to Hinamori walking through the rain in the present day was such a dark way to end things
loveablepanda101
I thought Aizen was just some nice guy but seeing him wipe out those hollows like they were nothing was actually insane and it makes total sense why Momo is so obsessed with him now
brock
Gin just stands there with that creepy smile while Aizen is being all heroic and it makes you feel like something is definitely going on behind the scenes with the fifth division
geordo_stuart
Did anyone else burst out laughing when Renji managed to literally explode himself trying to cast kido? It was such a stark contrast to how effortlessly Hinamori and Kira were mastering those spells back at the academy, making me think he must've focused way more on swordplay than lectures.
professor_elm_330
Rukia looking so lonely in the academy compared to Renji and his new friends was actually kind of sad and it explains why their relationship changed so much
salvatore_367
Gin just standing there with that creepy smile, while Aizen acted like a total hero to the students, gave me such a bad feeling after everything that happened recently
l_mystery
I was actually really surprised to see Renji and Rukia racing to the academy gates since it makes their current fallout feel way more painful
amikiri_amigo
Seeing those kids struggle against those real hollows was intense, especially since they were only supposed to be fighting dummies. It really shows how much the soul society relies on these captains to bail them out when things go wrong. Hinamori killing those guards at the end was such a shock after seeing how sweet and innocent she was as a student
getsuga_tensho_463
Kira visiting his parents graves before leaving for the academy was a really quiet and sad moment that helped me understand his personality a lot better
kamina_the_man
Watching Hisagi get his face slashed up while trying to protect the younger students made my stomach drop because he was doing his best to keep them safe
zoisite_378
Aizen stepping in to save everyone from those huge hollows explains why Hinamori is so obsessed with him and it makes his current situation feel even heavier
kittan_bachika_188
Renji failing that kido blast and blowing himself up while Hinamori and Kira were perfect made me laugh because he really is just a brute with a sword
vesper098
Baby Toshiro and Hinamori hanging out before things got so messed up in the present made me happy and that watermelon scene was actually really cute for once
talon_266
Gin still had that creepy smile even when he was just a lieutenant helping Aizen save those academy students
nianzol_nihility
It is so wild seeing Aizen act like a hero back in the day and Hinamori was so clearly head over heels for him from the start. That ending with her breaking out of jail and just dropping those guards was actually terrifying because you can tell she is completely broken after everything that happened with the letter
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