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Rating: 8/10

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So apparently, Hecate really IS human. But there’s no doubt she’s part of a ploy by those with the real Hecate. Nevertheless, it looks like Yuuji is probably going to take quite a liking to her, and if it comes to a situation where she’s forced against him, we’ll probably end up enjoying some emotional angst in this series. Not to mention, Yoshida and Shana are probably going to get jealous. Yes, things are certainly becoming more interesting, and hopefully, this will ultimately bring Shana and Yuuji together (Shana x Yuuji FTW!) Ok, and about my blogging, I’m hoping to catch up mostly within this next week. I hope…=(

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Popularity: 16% [?]

Rating: 6.8/10

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Ok, so everything was pretty good, except for the unveiling of the adjuchas-class hollows, which is downright horrible. Honestly, they look like shit. So much for some powerful arrancar that could be a challenge to Ichigo and the others. At least this mini filler arc gives Rukia some screen time. Ashido seems to sacrifice himself at the end of the episode, which would make for a suitable finish for the arc. Either that, or perhaps he’ll decide to return to society and merge with the masses of little weak shinigami. =P It’s strange, how the hero, Ichigo was once as weak as those rank-less shinigami in Soul Society. And look at him now…this is what shounen anime do to things. =)

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Popularity: 24% [?]

Rating: 8/10

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Ah, exams are over. And now I’m feeling particularly lazy, which is NOT very good for this blog lol. Anyway, third episode: it’s established that the Gundams are definitely a force to be reckoned with, especially with the loss of the ‘best’ pilot of the Union. Of course, there is the equipment and technology difference, but that all reinforces the Meisters’ might at the moment. With Setsuna’s inexperience though, I’d say it won’t be long before some tactical work will get the better of him on the battlefield. And also, I can’t get over the fact that the purple-haired meister is a guy. He is clearly not. Clearly. =P

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Popularity: 18% [?]

Rating: 7.3/10

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Wow, this episode is actually pretty good for a filler. With the exception of some badly drawn frames, this episode presents us with some decent quality filler material with a fairly interesting plot. We get the mix of filler comedy as well, which isn’t that bad as this time, instead of a standalone method of entertainment, it actually complements the other interesting stuff going on at the same time. We get Ichigo and co. getting gang banged, alongside Rukia and her mysterious captor (who seems to bear no ill intentions, and is probably only fighting her for some obvious shounen-show reason like testing her worthiness), as well as the sinister-looking arrancar elsewhere.

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Popularity: 29% [?]

Rating: 6.5/10

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Unsurprisingly, that episode was highly cheesy, to my unfortunate dislike. In the manga, everything is funny. But when things become complicated (ie, it needs to be animated), the studio goes and does a bad job of it, executing the manga script quite poorly. Well, things aren’t all that bad. At least finally, Nell is introduce, alongside the arrival of Rukia and Renji. Personally, I’m not too thrilled, as I’m sure most of us know how useless they are…Oh and update on my lack of free time: My exams don’t finish until the 13th of November, so I’m not sure how much blogging I will be able to get done. After that though, I will surely be able to catch up.

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Popularity: 32% [?]