Took Them Long Enough

 

I was asked to comment on the latest manga chapter of Bleach, so here goes:

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Bleach - 226

Summary:
Almost everyone is surprised to see Yamamoto step in, but Allon responds by pounding on the hole in its chest.

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Bleach - 225

Summary:
Lilynette tries her best to hurt Ukitake, but nothing she throws at him has any effect.

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Bleach - 224

Summary:
As Rangiku struggles with her three opponents, she’s saved suddenly by an unexpected ally: Hinamori.

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Bleach - 223

Summary:
Oomaeda is concerned about Soifon, but she finds him annoying and continues to fight Ggio Vega on her own.

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Loose Ends

  • I spent a ton of time sick this week and am still not feeling great from an apparent stomach virus (thankfully it wasn’t related to the TB). I will note though that I’ve now learned the stark difference between public health services and private health services.
  • I can’t say I’m shocked about the new Shakugan no Shana and Darker than BLACK anime announcements - more Shana was only a matter of time, and DtB I had heard a rumor about recently. For now, it’s pretty likely that I’ll end up blogging both of them whenever they come around.
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  • And speaking of manga, what was with the recent To Love-Ru/Black Cat crossover (spoilers)? I know it’s not technically a crossover since they’re not the exact same set of characters, but it was close enough. It made me wish Yabuki Kentarou would go do more Black Cat manga.
  • I haven’t heard many good new songs this week, but this one by Oku Hanako stuck with me. It’s not in any way connected to CLANNAD, but it really reminds me of the series, especially the middle parts and the chorus.
  • Since it’s that time of the season again, I’ve started writing the Summer 2009 Preview. There are only about 19 or 20 new shows premiering, but that’s more or less on par with previous years. Nothing really catches my eye though at first glance.
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    Bleach - 222

    Summary:
    Soifon charges at her opponent with Suzumebachi drawn, but he breaks free with a cero and quickly counterattacks.

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    Maddening

     

    And now, a few words about this week’s chapter of Bleach because it’s on my mind, and I can’t not talk about it. Spoilers abound after the jump.

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    Bleach - 221

    Summary:
    Barragan isn’t too happy with the performance of his fracción and gets off his throne, but his remaining two fracción promise results and have him sit back down.

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    Sambomaster - Kimi wo Mamotte, Kimi wo Aishite PV (Bleach ED19)

     

    You might have noticed that I had been really looking forward to the Shoujo S PV since it’s such a good song, but the Sambomaster ED to Bleach isn’t bad either. I’ve been listening to the band’s songs on and off for the past four years ever since I first heard them when they did the Densha Otoko ending theme, and usually I find myself listening to the Bleach OP and ED together after each week’s episode. In any case, the PV for Kimi wo Mamotte, Kimi wo Aishite was actually pretty entertaining and featured a boy protects girl type love story that fits well with the song’s lyrics. The whole carrying-the-girl-on-his-back scene was laughable because the guy has such a constipated look on his face, and the rain effects could have used some work, but overall it’s a good video, and as always, I enjoyed hearing the full version of the song.

    The single for Kimi wo Mamotte, Kimi wo Aishite is due out June 10th, 2009.

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