On the new Bleach chapter (556)
I haven't posted on Bleach in a while, but I've been reading it regularly, and, well...
I didn't expect this! I found it to be a nice twist, especially since he isn't "human" forever, but just in this particular incarnation. And to explain why the Komamura clan were animals, and precisely what happened when Komamura went to see his clan, was a nice explanation. As always, he's loyal to the old soutaichou, and though I suspect he might die here - and I really hate that - this is kind of amazing to see.
In regards to the rest of the chapters... I was thrilled to see Ichigo on the way back, and I'll be happy to have him on the scene again. I like his new look and I like that we've finally seen him become a "real" shinigami - though I wonder what this means for his life in the Living World. This feels like a more permanent change than not, especially now that he's reunited with his true zanpakuto (SHIROSAKI I LOVE YOU FOREVER and those were some of my favorite chapters of the new arc). And Rukia ,Byakuya and Renji are surely still waiting somewhere to join him. I can't wait to see them either.
As for SS....well, yes, it's in a heap of trouble right now and yes, the gang is on the way to save the day. I do suspect we'll see a shinigami or two die from this round of battles - Komamura among them - but I don't really believe we've lost Hitsugaya (he's a huge Japanese fan favorite) or Matsumoto or Shinji. Apparently Kira really is dead after that last battle (which, wow, what a brief and ignoble way to go) but we'll see.
Hinamori broke my heart here, too, rushing out to try to defend her captain. She still hasn't really recovered at all, has she?
In the meantime there's a ton of revelations waiting in the wings: Ishida has to be here somewhere, and that's going to be an unpleasant surprise for....well, everyone who's a shinigami. It's dangerous for Ishida, too, since I suspect Yhwach knows precisely what he's up to. And there's the Spirit King doing whatever weirdness he does.
Also: are we ever going to get to see Grimmjow's face...?
I didn't expect this! I found it to be a nice twist, especially since he isn't "human" forever, but just in this particular incarnation. And to explain why the Komamura clan were animals, and precisely what happened when Komamura went to see his clan, was a nice explanation. As always, he's loyal to the old soutaichou, and though I suspect he might die here - and I really hate that - this is kind of amazing to see.
In regards to the rest of the chapters... I was thrilled to see Ichigo on the way back, and I'll be happy to have him on the scene again. I like his new look and I like that we've finally seen him become a "real" shinigami - though I wonder what this means for his life in the Living World. This feels like a more permanent change than not, especially now that he's reunited with his true zanpakuto (SHIROSAKI I LOVE YOU FOREVER and those were some of my favorite chapters of the new arc). And Rukia ,Byakuya and Renji are surely still waiting somewhere to join him. I can't wait to see them either.
As for SS....well, yes, it's in a heap of trouble right now and yes, the gang is on the way to save the day. I do suspect we'll see a shinigami or two die from this round of battles - Komamura among them - but I don't really believe we've lost Hitsugaya (he's a huge Japanese fan favorite) or Matsumoto or Shinji. Apparently Kira really is dead after that last battle (which, wow, what a brief and ignoble way to go) but we'll see.
Hinamori broke my heart here, too, rushing out to try to defend her captain. She still hasn't really recovered at all, has she?
In the meantime there's a ton of revelations waiting in the wings: Ishida has to be here somewhere, and that's going to be an unpleasant surprise for....well, everyone who's a shinigami. It's dangerous for Ishida, too, since I suspect Yhwach knows precisely what he's up to. And there's the Spirit King doing whatever weirdness he does.
Also: are we ever going to get to see Grimmjow's face...?