Bleach Episode 89: Rematch?! Ishida vs. Nemu

Filler/LOW

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jun_jun_389

6 mo

Watching the Bount arc feels like walking through mud even when Ishida finally gets some screen time to deal with his lost powers

professor_tomoe

6 mo

Having Nemu only smile when she is around Ishida makes that whole IshiNemu ship feel a lot more real than most other filler pairings

tigers_eye

6 mo

Seeing Nemu give Ishida that Quincy accessory felt so out of character for Mayuris daughter but seeing her help him like that after the Soul Society arc was actually sweet

Episode Context

A filler episode within the Bount arc, this installment splits its attention between two fronts. On one side, Ishida finds himself in a tense standoff with Nemu Kurotsuchi, the enigmatic lieutenant whose motives remain deliberately unclear, expect suspicion-laced dialogue and uneasy exchanges rather than straightforward action. On the other, Ichigo and the group push deeper into hostile territory, fending off relentless Doll attacks that keep the energy level from dipping too low. The episode trades between character-driven suspense and serviceable combat sequences, touching on questions of trust and shifting allegiances without resolving much. Pacing moves briskly enough, but as a filler entry, the stakes feel contained. Worth it if you're invested in Ishida's arc and the Soul Society power dynamics threading through the Bount storyline; skippable if you're trimming the fat.

Runtime24 min

Filler StatusFiller

Plot ImportanceLOW

Air DateJul 18, 2006

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