Chris Beveridge
04-12-2011, 08:13 AM
http://cdn-www.mania.com/content_pics/000006/13/65/102c57bf8c246b67_thumb.jpgReview by Chris Beveridge (http://www.mania.com/bleach-episode-317_article_129495.html)
Mania Grade: B
In Summary:
Iāve rather enjoyed the run of Bleach episodes since the end of the Aizen arc as it dealt with various members of the Soul Society, but the show definitely needs something thatās designed to draw you back to a continuing story week after week after a bit. What the series offers here is certainly intriguing as it builds off of the Aizen arc while coming up with something that shouldnāt impact the larger storyline from the manga itself. Itās a delicate balance since you have a lot of things to keep track of and you donāt want to put Ichigo in a situation where he looks really bad, but you canāt ignore what heās going through. Thereās a lot of potential for it here, and if the new opening sequence is any indication, it could be quite the ride. The start of the new arc offers plenty of optimism about where the series can go.
Mania Grade: B
In Summary:
Iāve rather enjoyed the run of Bleach episodes since the end of the Aizen arc as it dealt with various members of the Soul Society, but the show definitely needs something thatās designed to draw you back to a continuing story week after week after a bit. What the series offers here is certainly intriguing as it builds off of the Aizen arc while coming up with something that shouldnāt impact the larger storyline from the manga itself. Itās a delicate balance since you have a lot of things to keep track of and you donāt want to put Ichigo in a situation where he looks really bad, but you canāt ignore what heās going through. Thereās a lot of potential for it here, and if the new opening sequence is any indication, it could be quite the ride. The start of the new arc offers plenty of optimism about where the series can go.