Bleach Episode 312: Inauguration! The Brand New 2nd Division Captain!

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roswaal_rogue_146

6 mo

Omaeda getting punted by Soi Fon made my whole day

tsuchigumo_temptress_71

6 mo

filler is filler but omaeda getting carried away with those lies was actually kind of funny

mikau_281

6 mo

soi fon playing along with the captain lie just to mess with him later is the best dynamic

Episode Context

This is a standalone filler episode that swaps Bleach's trademark sword fights for slapstick comedy, centering on one of the Soul Society's most reliably ridiculous characters: Marechiyo Ōmaeda, the 2nd Division's boisterous lieutenant. Expect broad humor, exaggerated reactions, and a plot built around Ōmaeda's ego colliding with reality when a young boy named Ryuzaburo enters the picture. The episode leans heavily into comedic set pieces that test Ōmaeda's self-image as a leader, threading in surprisingly earnest moments about responsibility and identity beneath the gags. Pacing is relaxed and sitcom-like, no stakes, no battles worth mentioning. If you enjoy Bleach's goofier side characters getting the spotlight and don't mind a complete departure from the main narrative, this is a harmless palate cleanser. Skip it without consequence if comedy filler isn't your thing.

Runtime24 min

Filler StatusFiller

Plot ImportanceLOW

Air DateMar 8, 2011

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