: A solid "calm before the storm" episode that cements the chemistry of the core cast before the major battles begin. Bleach: TYBW Episode 26 (Season 2, Ep 13): "BLACK" Original Air Date: September 30, 2023
Original Air Date: April 5, 2005
: The reveal of Senjumaru Shutara’s Bankai , Shatatsu Karagara Shigarami no Tsuji , is the episode's crowning jewel. The animation by Studio Pierrot here is breathtaking, utilizing a unique tapestry-based visual style to depict the defeat of the Schutzstaffel. Bleach Episode 26
: A 10/10 masterpiece for the series. It corrected one of the manga's biggest criticisms and provided some of the most creative "domain-style" combat seen in modern shonen. : A solid "calm before the storm" episode
: The voice acting and musical score (especially during the Bankai reveal) elevate the tension to a cinematic level. : A 10/10 masterpiece for the series
: The standout element is the "forced cooperation" between Ichigo Kurosaki and Ganju Shiba . Their bickering provides some of the series' best early humor, balancing the high stakes of being hunted by the Gotei 13.
