Wednesday, July 1, 2009

A good way to begin the new Month.

Bleach Manga Chapter 364: Grinning Revengers, came out very early this week. And it was splendid. Not only am I happy that it came out on Wednesday, but I'm also happy how good it was. This is a good way to begin July. Anyway, back to the manga. So the title is, as always, crazy (sort of like the James Bond movie names). But today it made a lot of sense. The battle in the fake Karakura town is getting near the end. Soi Fon is on Bankai mode; Shunsui is taking it dead serious; Ukitake is also alert. The Espada are all released, and have been taking damage. So this new chapter turns things around, completely. Last chapter (Superchunky from Hell) introduced the famous hollow that bailed out Aizen when he betrayed SS; a long time ago. You guys remember, the big eye behind the Menos? Wonderweiss, the challenged kid, brought him along.



And soon after, Wonderweiss attacks Ukitake. He injures him badly...


Shunsui makes a move to eliminate Wonderweiss but Stark (on his released for, already) stops him. Stark mentions that "Superchunky"'s appearance means that Aizen wants to speed things up. At this time Halibel who was supposed to be defeated breaks from Toushiro's ice obelisk. Barragan who had been fighting Soi Fon is unhurt by he powerful bankai blast, from a few chapters back. The tide turns very fast, leaving Kira without breath. He screams as Captain Komamura to go help out.
Things only get worse, Superchunky wasn't sent to help out, just to blow out Yamamoto's fire wall.



Gin marvels at Superchunky's stink breath, and says it hasn't changed one bit. One of them says that is how death is supposed to smell. Finally the fire dies and they are free. Things do not look good. BUT WAIT!!!
The Vizards are coming, the Vizards are coming-and they're here! Yes, the triumphant return of Shinji and company. He smiles as he tells Aizen that's it been a long time. We don't see or hear a reply from Aizen in the chapter; although I expect he knew they would arrive and he is not a bit worried.



Aizen has escaped his prison, this is not good.



Shinji is happy to see Aizen, once again. And Aizen, he doesn't look too happy.



They're finally here-all of them. Kensei looks ready. Shinji looks happy. And the rest are also set.

This is by far one of the best chapters, even though the action was minimal. The appearances of the Vizards and the escape of Aizen, Gin and Tousen are great. I feel bad for Ukitake because he might be out of the fight-or he might even be the first casualty. This chapter also left us in a major cliffhanger. And I know I'm not alone when I feel that the next chapter seems like it's gonna take a year!!! Hurry up week, go by!!