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[Derock]

Not only Naruto is out but also Bleach's newest chapter: http://mangastream.c...each/75840850/1

[KungFuTruffle]

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Tsukishima is a complete bastard. He didn't just insert himself into the lives of Ichigo's friends, he stole Ichigo's accomplishments from him as well. Really hope that he gets his head cut off before the arc is over, because I want him to die more than I wanted Aizen to die.

On the plus side, Inoue and Sado are both showing how much stronger they've become. They're both at least as fast as Fullbring!Ichigo, and their abilities have greatly improved as well. When Inoue first got her abilities, it took her hours to heal injuries, and now she can restore an entire limb in a second. Awesome.

Ginjou's about to get his ass kicked. It's, what, five on one? Not good odds at the best of times, and these are not the best of times.

[Miss Soupy]

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OHH DAT COLOR SPREAD!

ULQUIHIME I SEE U THAR :33333

Oh man, Tsukishima is craaaaaazy tricky. That is some really harsh stuff he is pulling, and Ichigo might need some therapy after this one. Putting Sado and Orihime against him on top of everyone else seems to be the last straw for him. I loved the ending. This whole arc seems to be more about Ichigo's desire for strength and why he chooses to give up his normal human life. If he can't protect his friends, why did he get his powers back? I really do feel for him.

And just what is Shishi up to??

[Gravenimage]

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I feel like the arc has reached its climax.

[alexander]

Just to add information about Bleach, it seems that this arc is been very unsuccessful so far on Japan, I checked an site that informs shonen jump rankings: http://weeklyjump.livejournal.com/, and for two straight months the series got stuck on the double digits, it seems this week chapter was the only exception due to the lead color page, wich made the chapter get 1st place. I don't if it's because of the lack of Rukia, or the fact that Kubo dropped the shinigami matter, but it seems the fans are not pleased at all.

[Super Boom]

Just to add information about Bleach, it seems that this arc is been very unsuccessful so far on Japan, I checked an site that informs shonen jump rankings: http://weeklyjump.livejournal.com/, and for two straight months the series got stuck on the double digits, it seems this week chapter was the only exception due to the lead color page, wich made the chapter get 1st place. I don't if it's because of the lack of Rukia, or the fact that Kubo dropped the shinigami matter, but it seems the fans are not pleased at all.

It might just be my opinion, but I think it might have to do with how climactic the last arc felt. I think the series still has a lot of unanswered questions to resolve, so I'm not surprised it continued, but it's just hard to compete with the previous Arrancar Arc. Plus, I think Kubo mentioned that he could have ended the series after that Arc, so the finality he sort of drew there makes the current arc look like an anti-climax (I think the LOTR reference is spot-on here, I always thought the Scouring of the Shire plotline felt a little awkward after the final battle with Sauron).

I think the lack of Shinigami characters is playing a big role in it too though. I like the human characters, but it's hard not to miss characters like Rukia, Renji, and Kenpachi (I know the last one doesn't fit with the rest, but who doesn't want to see more of him?).

Though personally, if I see Neliel and a certain blue-haired Espada return to the plot, I'll be hooked again in a heartbeat.

Edited by Boom...Winning, 15 July 2011 - 02:27 PM.

[Derock]

457 is out: http://mangastream.c...each/20261111/1

[KungFuTruffle]

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Oh, great. Just when I'm starting to like Ginjou, he gets stabbed. That's not cool, Kubo. Well, at least we know he's trustworthy now, since he took that attack for Ichigo. Of course, when he gets up, he won't be trustworthy anymore, since he just got shanked by Tsukishima.

A jackpot based Fullbring? So, what happens to him when it comes up all lemons?

Uryuu's on his way! Great, so is he going to help Ichigo, or is he going to help Tsukishima? He got sliced before, but would that work, or does it have to be a stabbing?

Ooh! Sado and Inoue can airwalk, too! Once they're back to normal, that's going to help a lot!

[Darth Krypt]

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What happened to Urahara and Daddy Kurosaki? I guess they would appear to help once Ishida gets owned.

[Gravenimage]

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If I earn a quarter for every time Kubo gives a climatic cliffhanger I would be a millionaire seriously.

[Dreamer]

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If I earn a quarter for every time Kubo gives a climatic cliffhanger I would be a millionaire seriously.

You can't mess with the best.

[alexander]

chapter 458 out: http://mangahead.com...58-English-Scan

Kubo, you sneaky bastard, you did it again.

[Darth Krypt]

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Oh, great. Just when I'm starting to like Ginjou, he gets stabbed. That's not cool, Kubo. Well, at least we know he's trustworthy now, since he took that attack for Ichigo.

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So how do you like him now?

[Gravenimage]

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Kubo you make my head hurt bad damn you and your sneakiness.

[Fūka]

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Okay.. now I'm really confused.
so who's the main villain now? Ginjou? ..or still Tsukishima?.. or both of them?..
man.... I also liked Ginjou alot.. I trusted him.. whyyyy Kubo, whyyyyy???

[harry4e]

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OK I'm not that surprised Ginjou was the bad guy, because you could tell he had another agenda than train Ichigo , so was expecting a revelation soon enough.

However I am confused about Ginjou attacking Ishida, It was obviously Tsukishima he met on the day he was attacked, though I did find it strange how he was in hospital when noone else was harmed by the sword attack.

So does that mean they are working together? Tsukishima had Ishida destracted whislt Ginjou attacked him, then had himself stabbed with memories implanted to make him think Tsukishima was the enemy and had to help Ichigo and because he didn't think he was lying Ichigo wouldn't doubt himhim either, and then he had himself stabbed again so his original memories were revived and they could steal Ichigo's powers?

That's quite an elaborate plan....though not as elaborate as Aizen's plan for Ichigo...that was just plain rediculous how grand it was, he planned it over a hundred years before he was born.

[Darth Krypt]

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OK I'm not that surprised Ginjou was the bad guy, because you could tell he had another agenda than train Ichigo , so was expecting a revelation soon enough.

However I am confused about Ginjou attacking Ishida, It was obviously Tsukishima he met on the day he was attacked, though I did find it strange how he was in hospital when noone else was harmed by the sword attack.

So does that mean they are working together? Tsukishima had Ishida destracted whislt Ginjou attacked him, then had himself stabbed with memories implanted to make him think Tsukishima was the enemy and had to help Ichigo and because he didn't think he was lying Ichigo wouldn't doubt himhim either, and then he had himself stabbed again so his original memories were revived and they could steal Ichigo's powers?

That's quite an elaborate plan....though not as elaborate as Aizen's plan for Ichigo...that was just plain rediculous how grand it was, he planned it over a hundred years before he was born.

If you thought that was elaborate than you should watch/read death note. I find it quite similar with the regaining memory plan.

[merryGOflava]

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so wait.....ginjou was stabbed once and it made him....good??? but got stabbed again and now hes his old bad self?? @_@ sooo tsukushima used him so he would earn ichigo's trust? right? so that means they are BOTH the bad guys now? this stabbing thing is confusing!!

poor ichigo...hes gonna go insane.

Edited by merryGOflava, 27 July 2011 - 05:36 PM.

[Miss Soupy]

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OH YES. Totally called Ginjou being bad. So under Tsukishima's ability he was good? I am still thinking Tsuki is a good guy somehow, because if he made Ginjou good by stabbing him once, and Ginjou tricked him to make him go back to normal, then it almost seems like Tsukishima might have been protecting Ichigo. But then again, he cut down Ishida just then, so I'm not sure about it. They could both be bad.

Ishida and Ichigo together makes me smile. They have such a funny way of speaking to one another, yet deep down they really do care XD Can't wait for next week to hopefully clear some things up!

[KungFuTruffle]

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DAMN IT! Just when I think I know what's going on, Kubo goes all "No sense for you!"

Ginjou, you bastard. Just when I was starting to like you.

So, do the other Fullbringers know about this, and are back to normal, or were they tricked like Ichigo was?

Oh, whatever. At least Uryu's back in action. I like the interaction he and Ichigo have with each other. When I think of good rivals, those two are definitely near the top.