With his new Shinigami powers and Zanpakuto, Ichigo battles the dangerous Hollows that threaten his town and friends.
It wasa great foundation, but the urban fantasy vibe should have been explored more.
Enlisting the help of the Fullbringers, Ichigo attempts to reclaim what he lost but encounters a new foe.
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Overall, mixing opinions places the arc near the bottom, but that doesn’t mean it is terrible.
Unfortunately, thisanime arc dragged on for too long, and it waspart of the reason they canceledBleach.
It lost fans' interest after the grand battle against Aizen.
Hueco Mundo followed the introduction and dealt with the hype of a new set of characters.
This arc would have been higher if this iconic fight had happened much sooner.
After Ichigo and the other captains utterly lose, they begin their training arc.
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The Arrancar Invasion is short and sweet and doesn’t overstay its welcome, making it themost underratedBleacharc.
In a fateful duel, all the strongest characters battle each other, concluding the epic saga.
Fake Karakura Town, like mostBleacharcs, isexceptionally polarizing, mainly because of its inconsistent pacing and moments.
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A lot of the early stages amount to nothing, with boring fights against no-name characters.
However, it is still a treat to watch the Captains get their shine.
There may be someweakBleachBankai, but the action was impeccable.
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While the Thousand-Year Blood War arc is bigger and has better animation, Soul Society is whenBleachreally took off.
From Ikkaku to Kenpachi to Byakuya, Ichigo fought some powerful opponents.
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