Bleach - 111 - Father Fest 9000
Posted on January 18th, 2007 by retsgip - 2,013 Views
Self-wedgies are SERIOUS business
Rating: 8.5/10
I kind of wish that they included a little more plot to this episode, and a little less “omg lets run from the Grand Fisher.” I did however, enjoy the little spurts of “real” storyline that we got at the beginning and the end. Any time we have an appearance of the three bounto hunters modified souls, we have a filler portion of the series, and I have a sneaking suspicion that they’ll be worked into the plot a lot more from here on out. They may not be strong or all that useful, but they do create a short amount of comic relief.
I felt that the artwork was a little off, and the episode didn’t flow as well as the last one, ALTHOUGH it did manage to keep some suspense the entirety of the show. I didn’t once lose interest, even though Kon and the gang ended up running around half the time. But still, knowing that there was a possibilty for candid fatherly love, I was 100% focused on what was happening, and was anxiously awaiting the next scene.
Basically nothing happened except at the beginning, and the end (like I mentioned above). Below, I have two screen caps that pretty much sum up the episode via subtitles and what’s happening in the picture:
- Ishida’s dad basically told him that he was lying to him for hella days and that even though being a quincy wasn’t profitable it didn’t mean he wasn’t still a quincy. Yeah, fuck you dad for not believing in Ishida and turning him into the pansy he is now. I mean, c’mon he sews for fun. Only my grandma does that. (lol the subbers used “henceforth” below)
- Ichigo’s dad makes a “surprise appearance” and shows us a glimpse of his power. We have no idea how or where he got his power, nor do we know his background. Personally, I got a bit of the tingles when he showed up because I’ve been waiting for this to happen forever. I was spoiled nearly 2 months ago but wasn’t told how we found out or anything. I’m glad that he got revenge for his wife, that apparently Ichigo failed to accomplish.
B-b-b-b-b-b-but papa-san.
Guess who??
One thing that we haven’t been told yet until this episode, well it’s been alluded to but never said straight up, is that Captains can control the size of their sword. We knew that they could control, or regulate, their power in the real world or in the Soul Society, but we were never told it could apply to the Zanpakuto as well. It should be interesting to see if Ichigo runs into his father playing the hero, and what kind of drama that my create. I can already imagine Ichigo coming in foot first to his fathers temple, dynamic entry style, causing minute brain damage, but otherwise being completely ineffective. I love his family.
-Retsgip
*brought to you by drunkenness.
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ah the quality is still crap…oh well no helping it, and yeah, ichigo’s family is indeed great
They tried to implement the three filler characters in and failed miserably… I wish we can see less of them from now on. Or even better, they die in the hands of the Hollows.
yo retsgip! wanna exchange links =D =D ^_^V
btw, the first of your two bullet summary, typo
“Ichigo’s dad”=P you are too hungover, go get some rest!@danny: indeed, it rocks.
@triplea: lol, yeah if they died I wouldn’t be all that sad. I too hope we see less of them, but I don’t think that’s going to happen.
@mthchan: sure, I usually link people back if they link me anyway if technorati catches it. And jesus I did type Ichigo’s dad, LOL. ISHIDA’s dad is what I meant to type. @_@
Heh, I’ll join you in your drunken party, as I surely need a drink or two myself! It was definitely nice seeing Ichigo’s dad in this episode since I was afraid that we’d have to be relegated to watching that filler crap for the majority of the episode! Hehe, when I’m drunk I don’t watch anime. I do, uh, other stuff…
Like father like son.
One is an arrogant stuck-up twat.
The other is a bumbling ‘fool’ who can somehow narrate entire paragraphs while the enemy patiently waits at the sidelines twiddling their thumbs.
Cheers.
@maya: Woo, party! The night before I was essaying forever, and then I had a particularly long day at school because I was tired. So, I drank some beers and watched Cars. Good movie.
I’m glad it wasn’t entirely composed of filler nonsense, and that we actually got to see some plot. I was satisfied. Plus, Ichigo’s dad is like, the best comedic character in the show. I love the scenes that feature him being crazy and then having Karin kick his ass.
@skane: How true you are. I heart ichigo’s dad though.