Episode 64: Don't Run With Your Bankai, Folks (Anime Episodes 288, 289, & 290)

Just when you all thought we couldn't sink any lower, Nomi and Lethan deliver the Seireitei's most delightfully explicit podcast episode yet. In a discussion worthy of both gasps and facepalms, our intrepid hosts discuss everything from the anime's attention to detail (or lack thereof) when it comes to character proportions, the various lieutenants' relationships to the Captains who betrayed them, and the nuanced insights we get into Unohana's healing kidou. Also - happy birthday, Kubo-sensei!! Many happy returns!! Manga Chapters 288, "The Final Trump Card! Ichigo, Towards the Decisive Battle"  381. Words Just Don’t Like You  382. The United Front 2 (Discordeque Mix) (No number in weekly shonen jump) (14.5 pages out of 20)  289, "Byakuya vs. Kenpachi?! The Melee Commences"  Remaining 5.5 pages of 382.  382. Too early to trust  384. Can’t fear your own sword  290, "For the Sake of Justice?! The Man Who Deserted the Shinigami"  385. Vice It  386. Bells Are Blue (The Bestial - Weekly Shonen Jump) (7 pages)  Podcast Socials:  Twitter: @TSeireitei  Instagram: TheSeireitei  Lethan:  Fanfiction net & Ao3: @LethanWolf   Nomi:  Ao3: Chaotic_Dreamer  Discord: Nooms#0806   Lethan's recommendation: @1d1elc8b58zdwa0  Nomi's recommendation: @tomatoscribbles