The Seireitei (A Bleach Podcast)

We hear about Nomi's trip to Japan, and break down the many and surprising differences between the manga and the anime in the final episode of the second arc. Bankai what now?! Manga Chapters Episode 390 The Headless Star 7 (pages 3 - 6) Shooting Star Project (We only have to beat you mix) Winded by the Shadow (Pages 8 - 17) Too Early To Win Too Late to Know Snipe Verge on Vermillion Revitalised (Pages 15 - 17 Episode 391 Divine Division Don’t Call My Name Verge of Vermillion (pages 17 - 18) Bane Licking Good (pages 2 - 16) What the Hell (pages 4-10 & 14-17)) Revitalise (pages 9 and 10, 17) Episode 392 The Master (pages 7, 10 -13) Blacker than Black ‘A’ (First 11 pages) Revitalize (pages 7 & 10-13) Podcast Socials: Twitter: @⁠TSeireitei⁠ Instagram: ⁠TheSeireitei⁠ LethanWolf:  Fanfiction net & Ao3: @LethanWolf  Nomi: Ao3: ⁠Chaotic_Dreamer⁠ Discord: Nooms#0806 Del: Tumblr: @⁠sonnets-and-snowdrops⁠ AO3: ⁠sonnets_and_snowdrops Nomi's Recommendation: https://twitter.com/mitarashi0000/status/1711269357748453565?s=46&t=CY6pL2A1Ko0fZ5INR5XaXA Del's Recommendation: https://www.tumblr.com/niscuit-gravy/tagged/bleach Lethan's Recommendation: https://twitter.com/lonewolf__98/status/1712449516551766250

In which Yumichika makes some bad choices, Uryuu makes some questionable choices, Hitsugaya makes no choices because Giselle is making choices for him, and Kurotsuchi makes some excellent choices. Lethan apologizes for this one. Del doesn't. Enjoy :) Anime Episode 388: Marching Out the Zombies 587 The Headless Star 6 (Most of this chapter) 588 The Headless Star 7 589 The Shooting Star Project (The Old and New Trust) 590 Marching Out the Zombies Anime Episode 389: Marching Out the Zombies 2 592 Marching Out the Zombies 3 593 Marching Out the Zombies 4 594 Rubb Dolls 595 Rubb Dolls 2 596 Rubb Dolls 3 Podcast Socials:  Twitter: @⁠⁠⁠TSeireitei⁠⁠⁠  Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠TheSeireitei⁠⁠⁠  LethanWolf:  Fanfiction net & Ao3: @LethanWolf  Nomi:  Ao3: ⁠⁠⁠Chaotic_Dreamer⁠⁠⁠  Discord: Nooms#0806  Del:  Tumblr: @⁠⁠⁠sonnets-and-snowdrops⁠⁠⁠  AO3: ⁠⁠⁠sonnets_and_snowdrops⁠⁠⁠  Lethan's Recommendation: https://twitter.com/ken1ro_u/status/1704852702872977871 Del's Recommendation: https://www.tumblr.com/bepapas/728999270183747585/to-be-continued878-the-sun?source=share ⁠

In this weeks episode, Nomi and Lethan discuss the power of the mind and the fight between Gremmy and Kenpachi, where Yachuri went and how Ichigo's friends are always there for him, unless they're Uryu. Podcast Socials:  Twitter: @⁠⁠⁠TSeireitei⁠⁠⁠  Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠TheSeireitei⁠⁠⁠  LethanWolf:  Fanfiction net & Ao3: @LethanWolf  Nomi:  Ao3: ⁠⁠⁠Chaotic_Dreamer⁠⁠⁠  Discord: Nooms#0806  Del:  Tumblr: @⁠⁠⁠sonnets-and-snowdrops⁠⁠⁠  AO3: ⁠⁠⁠sonnets_and_snowdrops⁠⁠⁠ 

In this episode, Lethan fan-souls shamelessly over Rukia's new bankai to a willing Nomi as the two dive into the unusual manga and anime differences - from Renji's cut fight to Kyoraku and Kurotsuchi bickering like an old married couple. Episode 384 Rages at Ringside Start of Volume 63 The Villain The Villain 2 Superstar Never Die Red Bristled Kings God like you (3 pages) Episode 385 The Hero (13 pages) The Night Right (6 pages - of the middle of the chapter) The God Like You (2 pages) What is your fear (skips first 5 pages) Dance with Snow White Hear Fear Here 2 Closer Closer (As Nodt’s flashbacks) and then the rest at the end of the episode. The White Haze Podcast Socials:  Twitter: @⁠⁠⁠TSeireitei⁠⁠⁠  Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠TheSeireitei⁠⁠⁠  LethanWolf:  Fanfiction net & Ao3: @LethanWolf  Nomi:  Ao3: ⁠⁠⁠Chaotic_Dreamer⁠⁠⁠  Discord: Nooms#0806  Del:  Tumblr: @⁠⁠⁠sonnets-and-snowdrops⁠⁠⁠  AO3: ⁠⁠⁠sonnets_and_snowdrops⁠⁠⁠ 

!?iaknab wen-dnarb a rof ydaer s'ohW In this episode, Nomi and Del shamelessly fan-soul over two truly epic fights: Shinji Hirako vs. Bambietta Basterbine, and Sajin Komamura vs. ... also Bambietta Basterbine? Anime Episode 382: The Fundamental Virulence The Fundamental Virulence Frozen Cross Desperate Lights The Night Right (2 pages) Anime Episode 383: Heart of Wolf The Hero The Wolfsbane Left my Life Behind Heart of Wolf Night Right (first seven pages and final three pages) Rages at Ringside (first 5.5 pages) Podcast Socials:  Twitter: @⁠⁠TSeireitei⁠⁠  Instagram: ⁠⁠TheSeireitei⁠⁠  LethanWolf:  Fanfiction net & Ao3: @LethanWolf  Nomi:  Ao3: ⁠⁠Chaotic_Dreamer⁠⁠  Discord: Nooms#0806  Del:  Tumblr: @⁠⁠sonnets-and-snowdrops⁠⁠  AO3: ⁠⁠sonnets_and_snowdrops⁠⁠  Nomi's Recommendation: ⁠https://twitter.com/tou_mito013/status/1685666037323460608?s=46&t=CY6pL2A1Ko0fZ5INR5XaXA Del's Recommendation: https://www.tumblr.com/annas-anya/722705567591841793/aishin-on-vacation?source=share

Sunflowers, dire straits, hot boys, training montages, and a decided appreciation for the Department of Research & Development abound in this episode. In other words, Bleach is back, and so are we! But no, for real - would you betray your best friend or nah? Anime Episode 380: The Last 9 Days 542: The Blade is Me (Pg 15 - End) 543: Letters 544: Walking with Watches 545: Blue Stripes 546: The Last 9Days Anime Episode 381: Peace from Shadows 547: Peace from Shadows 548: The Thin Ice 549: The Stormbringer 550: Blazing Bullets ~ Start of Volume 62 ~ 551: The Burnt Offerings Podcast Socials:  Twitter: @⁠TSeireitei⁠  Instagram: ⁠TheSeireitei⁠  LethanWolf:  Fanfiction net & Ao3: @LethanWolf  Nomi:  Ao3: ⁠Chaotic_Dreamer⁠  Discord: Nooms#0806  Del:  Tumblr: @⁠sonnets-and-snowdrops⁠  AO3: ⁠sonnets_and_snowdrops⁠  Nomi's Recommendation: https://twitter.com/zundy_yoho/status/1679506175614939136?t=V9N_av-GOpt2BaJWrn2cPw&s=33 Del's Recommendation: https://www.instagram.com/east_coast_gotei_13/ Lethan's Recommendation: https://twitter.com/frankace_art/status/1679974304828764160?s=20

Hello, you wonderful souls - we're BACK! The next episode of The Seireitei Podcast will be released on Monday, July 24, 2023. After that, Lethan, Nomi, and Del will resume their biweekly schedule throughout the Thousand Year Blood War, Part 2 anime release. Podcast Socials:  Twitter: @⁠TSeireitei⁠  Instagram: ⁠TheSeireitei⁠  LethanWolf:  Fanfiction net & Ao3: @LethanWolf  Nomi:  Ao3: ⁠Chaotic_Dreamer⁠  Discord: Nooms#0806  Del:  Tumblr: @⁠sonnets-and-snowdrops⁠  AO3: ⁠sonnets_and_snowdrops⁠  Cosplay Instagram: @quickenspellcosplay

Episode 377, "Everything But the Rain"  528. Everything but the Rain  529. Everything but the rain op.2 “The rudiments”  530. Everything but the rain op 3. “Dark of the Moon”  Start of Volume 60  531. Everything but the rain op 4. “Dark of the Bleeding Moon”  532. Everything but the rain op 5. “The White Noise”  533. Everything but the rain op 6. “The Gravitation” (First Half)  Episode 378, "Everything But the Rain "June Truth""  533. Everything but the rain op 6. “The Gravitation” (Second Half)  534. Everything but the rain op.7 “Hole of Reproach”  535. Everything but the rain op 8. “Defenders”  536. Everything but the rain op 9. “June Truth”  537. Everything but the rain op 10. “Prinz Von Licht” (after the credits - excluding last few pages)  Episode 379, "The Blade is Me"  538. Standing on the Edge  539. Prob-less, Progress  540. The Sword Five  Start of Volume 61  541. The Blade and Me 2  542. The Blade is Me (minus last three pages)  537. Everything but the rain op 10. “Prinz Von Licht” (last three pages)  Podcast Socials:  Twitter: @TSeireitei  Instagram: TheSeireitei  LethanWolf:  Fanfiction net & Ao3: @LethanWolf  Nomi:  Ao3: Chaotic_Dreamer  Discord: Nooms#0806  Del:  Tumblr: @sonnets-and-snowdrops  AO3: sonnets_and_snowdrops  Nomi's Recommendation: https://twitter.com/Lee1090443567/status/1582624824559403008?s=20&t=3j1PtHsW9HTXMtQolPk-Sg  Del's Recommendation: https://twitter.com/pastasofa/status/1580792538432081920?s=20&t=Fkw-Nowt-3Nx5X4hyZkY3A Lethan's Recommendation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mczwFq1kp8g&ab_channel=Lalafluffbunny

In this weeks episode Lethan & Del discuss the fight between Unonaha and Kenpachi, Kyoraku becoming Head Captain & Bleach's issues writing decent female characters. ALSO HOW GOOD THE ANIMATION IS!? Have we mentioned that already? No? Good.  Episode 375: "The Drop"  520.  Killers Not Dead  Start of Volume 59  521. A Piggy Party  523. words of Origin (Second Half)  524. The Drop   Episode 376, "The Battle"  525. Edges  526. The Battle  527. Eliminate from Heaven (First Half)  522: Love It  523: words of Origin (First Half)  527: Eliminate from Heaven (Second Half)  528. Everything but the Rain (First Page) Podcast Socials Twitter: @TSeireitei Instagram: TheSeireitei LethanWolf: Fanfiction net & Ao3: @LethanWolf Del: Tumblr: @sonnets-and-snowdrops AO3: sonnets_and_snowdrops Lethan's Recommendation: https://www.deviantart.com/nanfe/art/come-with-your-body-and-soul-351479872 Del's Recommendation: https://www.pixiv.net/en/artworks/102530621

In this weeks episode, Lethan & Nomi discuss the violence in the animation, the original Gotei 13 Captains and their designs, and everything but the rain.  Anime Episode 373, "Born in the Dark" 511. Die Standing  512. The Stand Ablaze (Everything but the rain in weekly shonen jump)  513. The Dark Moon Stroke  514. Born in the Dark  Anime Episode 374, "The Shooting Star Project (Zero Mix)"  515. Relics  516. The Squad Zero  517. The Stairway to Heaven  518. The Shooting Star Project (Zero Mix)  519. Hot, Hot, Heat Twitter: @TSeireitei Instagram: TheSeireitei Nomi: Ao3: Chaotic_Dreamer Discord: Nooms#0806 LethanWolf: Fanfiction net & Ao3: @LethanWolf Lethan's Recommendation: https://twitter.com/drawsmile2093/status/1599081126509023232 Nomi's Recommendation: https://twitter.com/yngtszm/status/1597545854856204288?s=46&t=IycWahJId5S2pCDi87DjoA

Podcast Socials: Twitter: @TSeireitei Instagram: TheSeireitei Nomi: Ao3: Chaotic_Dreamer Discord: Nooms#0806 Del: Tumblr: @sonnets-and-snowdrops AO3: sonnets_and_snowdrops

This week, Lethan and Nomi dip their toes into the implications of the newly-confirmed Quincy invasion, fan-soul about a few unexpected anime-only scenes (looking at you, missing moments from the Ishida family) and sob like Rose's guitar at more than a few tragic moments. This arc sure isn't pulling any punches!  Anime Episode 369, "March of the Starcross" 488. Bond Behind Blast (pg 12 - end)  489. March of the Starcross  Volume 56 - March of the Starcross  490. March of the Starcross 2  491. Toden Engel  492. Balancer’s Justice  493. Light of Happiness  494. The Closing Chapter Part 1 (all but last page)  Anime Episode 370, "Kill the Shadow" 494 - The Closing Chapter Part 1  496 - Kill the Shadow  495 - Bleeding Guitar Blues  497 - Kill the Shadow 2  498 - The Dark Rescuer  499 - Rescuer in the Dark  Podcast Socials: Twitter: @TSeireitei Instagram: TheSeireitei  LethanWolf:  Fanfiction net & Ao3: @LethanWolf  Nomi:   Ao3: Chaotic_Dreamer Discord: Nooms#0806 Lethan's Recommendation: https://www.deviantart.com/shopnoarts/art/Rangiku-TYBW-hair-style-933531648 Nomi's Recommendation: https://twitter.com/imyo_92/status/1587116201385242625 

In this week's episode, Lethan, Del & Nomi discuss the first two episodes of the anime return! We break down elements of the animation style, fansoul about the (lack of!) gore censoring, sidebar for a minute about butts, and exude general hype about the return of everyone's favourite characters! Manga Chapters: Start of Volume 55  480. The Blood Warfare  481. The Tearing  482. Bad Recognition  483. KriegsErklärung  484. The Buckbeard   485. Foundation Stones  486. The Crimson Cremation  487. Breathe but blind  488. Bond Behind Blast Podcast Socials: Twitter: @TSeireitei Instagram: TheSeireitei Nomi: Ao3: Chaotic_Dreamer Discord: Nooms#0806 Del: Tumblr: @sonnets-and-snowdrops AO3: sonnets_and_snowdrops Del's Recommendation: https://twitter.com/pastasofa/status/1580792538432081920?s=20&t=Fkw-Nowt-3Nx5X4hyZkY3A Nomi's Recommendation: https://twitter.com/Lee1090443567/status/1582624824559403008?s=20&t=3j1PtHsW9HTXMtQolPk-Sg Lethan's Recommendation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mczwFq1kp8g&ab_channel=Lalafluffbunny

Get to know the hosts! Who are Lethan, Nomi, and Del, and why do they care so much about Bleach? In this special mini-episode, your hosts also talk you through The Seireitei's new episode release formula, and touch on a few plans for the future of the podcast. Podcast Socials: Twitter: @TSeireitei Instagram: TheSeireitei Nomi: Ao3: Chaotic_Dreamer Discord: Nooms#0806 Del: Tumblr: @sonnets-and-snowdrops AO3: sonnets_and_snowdrops

In this weeks episode, Lethan, Del & Nomi discuss the upcoming Bleach anime return... we do chat about more, I promise! Including Ginjo's death, the ending of Bleach as an anime, Ukitake's vague message to Ichigo, among other things.  Who's excited for the anime to return??? WE ARE! Manga Chapters: 470. Pray for Predators (pg 6-16)  473. Enemies in the Dark  474. beLIEve (stylised as small letters with lie in capitals)  475. Shades of the Bond  476. The Lost (pg 1-5)   476. The Lost (pg 5 - end)  477. The Lost 2  478. The Lost 3  479. Goodbye to our execution. Podcast Socials: Twitter: @TSeireitei Instagram: TheSeireitei Nomi: Ao3: Chaotic_Dreamer Discord: Nooms#0806 Del: Tumblr: @sonnets-and-snowdrops AO3: sonnets_and_snowdrops Del's Recommendation: https://archiveofourown.org/users/junko/pseuds/junko Nomi's Recommendation: https://twitter.com/ryomikk_a/status/1572258831211843585?s=46&t=gOvMv8s6apO0_iziVEt-8g Also Nomi's Recommendation: https://youtu.be/5FeFiHZa_M0

Really sorry about this, souls! Due to an editing issue, episode 76 has been delayed. We're putting this here as an insert so we can swap out the audio later, and that will allow us to move right on to episode 77. Thanks for understanding!

In this weeks episode Lethan & Nomi discuss how Tsukishima's power works and who it would impact, how Ginjo's character deisgn changed (Aizen Style) when he turns and how devestating it must have been for Ichigo to go through what he went through. :( Our poor wee boy.  Manga Chapters: 454. Sheathebreaker  455. End of Bond 1  456. End of Bond 2 (pgs 1 - 10)   456. End of Bond 2 (pg 11 - end)  457. End of Bond 3  458. End all bonds   459. Death and Strawberry 2  Start of Volume 53  460. Deathberry Returns 2 Podcast Socials: Twitter: @TSeireitei Instagram: TheSeireitei Nomi: Ao3: Chaotic_Dreamer Discord: Nooms#0806 Nomi's recommendation: https://twitter.com/nuno_yeah/status/1571300070607454208?s=46&t=2KSvsQEKJZd1-VbGvZTNuw

Manga Chapters:  356, "Foe or Friend?! Ginjō's Unseen Heart!"  449. Not be a Drug  450. Blind Solitude  ~Start of Volume 52~  451. Welcome to our Execution 4  357, "Creeping Menace...Tsukishima's Ability!" *Expansion of Canon  452. erosion/implosion (pgs 1-5)  358, "Clash?! Xcution Attacks Ginjō"  452. erosion/implosion (pg 5 - end)  453. Mute your breathe friendship  Podcast Socials:  Twitter: @TSeireitei  Instagram: TheSeireitei  Nomi:  Ao3: Chaotic_Dreamer  Discord: Nooms#0806  Del:  Tumblr: @sonnets-and-snowdrops  AO3: sonnets_and_snowdrops  Nomi's recommendation: @gravitydusty  Del's recommendation: @stalmonds 

In this weeks episode Lethan and Nomi discuss Yukio's unique power, Rukia's Lieutenant badge, and how Orihime deserves better!  442. Battlefield Shallows, Otherfield Abyss (pg 10 - 12 + pg 1- 2)  443. Dirty Boots Dangers  444. The Rising   445. The Dark Beat  446. The Dark Beat 2   447. Load  448. Loading to Lie  449. Not be a Drug (Pg 6 +7) Podcast Socials: Twitter: @TSeireitei Instagram: TheSeireitei LethanWolf: Fanfiction net & Ao3: @LethanWolf Nomi: Ao3: Chaotic_Dreamer Discord: Nooms#0806 Nomi's recommendation: https://twitter.com/rakusakugk/status/1565750074545950720?s=21&t=NrgNkjPbNWpbI5OSEzOzvg Lethan's recommendation: https://www.deviantart.com/kamest/art/Yukio-318359767

Anime Episode 349: "Next Target, The Devil's Hand Aims at Orihime!" 437, Manji Break (Note: This chapter is nameless in the Weekly Shonen Jump due to controversy over what the word "Manji" translates to. The symbol itself is that on Zangestsu’s hilt, but because of the way this symbol was co-opted the western world, the name was probably left out of the Weekly Shonen Jump and release, and then left in Japanese in volume releases.) 438. Knuckle Down 439. Keen Marker Anime Episode 350, "The Man Who Killed A Shinigami Substitute?! Tsukishima Makes His Move" 440. Mute Friendship 441. Spotlight Brocken (pg 1 - 15) Start of Volume 442. Battlefield Shallows, Otherfield Abyss (pg 13 onwards) Anime Episode 351, "Fullbring, The Detested Power!" *Expansion on Canon 441. Spotlight Brocken (pages 17+) 471. Pray for Predators 2 - mainly where Jackie’s back story is more introduced. Not sure if we’ll see it in more details later on in the anime, as we didn’t get much. (One panel)

This week Lethan rants at Nomi for most of the episode about how the Fullbringer Arc could have been better. Seriously... I'm so so sorry...  Nomi & Lethan discuss the little bits they liked so far and how much filler was in one of the episodes. But tell us, what do you think of the Fullbringers we've currently been introduced to?  Manga chapters: 431 - Welcome to Our Execution 3  432 - The Soul Pantheism  Start of Volume 50  433 - The Six Fullbringers (Pages 1 - 15 and pages 19 - end)   433 - The Six Fulbringers (Pages 15 - 16)   434. Berry in the Box  435. Panic at the Dollhouse  436. The Time Discipline Podcast Socials: Twitter: @TSeireitei Instagram: TheSeireitei LethanWolf: Fanfiction net & Ao3: @LethanWolf Nomi: Ao3: Chaotic_Dreamer Discord: Nooms#0806 Nomi's recommendation: https://twitter.com/enpissi/status/1546114435005444097?s=21&t=ZRfE6A03yUTnADPYKn93PQ Lethan's recommendation: https://archiveofourown.org/works/16529696/chapters/38721065

Welcome to the Fullbringer Arc - which is the last animated arc before Thousand Year Blood War drops in October!  This week, Del and Lethan kick things off with a few hard-hitting questions. Who is Ginjo Kugo, and why does he ask Ichigo to investigate his own father? How well is Ichigo really coping with the loss of his soul reaper powers, and how much does he really miss his friends from the Seireitei? Will Ryuuken ever be a good dad to Uryuu? What do we think about Tatsuki's new mullet? And where the heck is Chad?!  Anime Episodes:  342, "Thank You" (End Only) 343, "3rd Year High School Student! Dressed Up, and a New Chapter Begins!"  344, "A Dispute in School?! Ichigo and Uryū, Fight Together!"  345, "Uryū is Attacked, A Threat Draws Near the Friends!"  Podcast Socials:  Twitter: @TSeireitei  Instagram: TheSeireitei  Del:  Tumblr: @sonnets-and-snowdrops  AO3: sonnets_and_snowdrops  LethanWolf:  Fanfiction net & Ao3: @LethanWolf  Del's recommendation: @snow-body Lethan's recommendation: @h_artistlife

Please note: This special mini-episode contains a significant spoiler for the Thousand Year Blood War arc. Happy 21st anniversary to Bleach!  The Seireitei Podcast is taking a week off, but in the meantime, we thought we'd share this small, special mini-episode with you. This week, Nomi, Lethan, and Del all express their thanks and congratulations to Kubo-sensei. We can't wait for the anime return in just a few short months!  Podcast Socials:  Nomi:  Ao3: Chaotic_Dreamer  Discord: Nooms#0806  Twitter: @TSeireitei  Instagram: TheSeireitei  LethanWolf:  Fanfiction net & Ao3: @LethanWolf  Del:  Tumblr: @sonnets-and-snowdrops  AO3: sonnets_and_snowdrops 

It's the end of the Arrancar Arc! It's episode 69! Del and Lethan break down the best and the worst of Aizen's defeat, all while playing a Bleach-themed drinking game and making occasional tasteful innuendos.  We're not that sorry... Special thanks to all of our incredible listeners! If you've stuck with us this long and look forward to our episodes every week, we'd be deeply grateful if you'd drop us a rating or a review. It helps other people find our podcast, and we always love hearing from you wonderful souls!  Anime Episodes:  309, "Fierce Fighting Conclusion! Release, the Final Getsuga Tenshō!"  310, "Ichigo's Resolution! The Price of the Fierce Battle"  Podcast Socials:  Twitter: @TSeireitei  Instagram: TheSeireitei  Del:  Tumblr: @sonnets-and-snowdrops  AO3: sonnets_and_snowdrops  Del's recommendation: @kittiemitties Lethan's recommendation: "Sexy Rukia Hentai Image" (NSFW)

In this episode Lethan and Nomi discuss how Ichigo is a terrible wingman... but how brilliant he is at knocking Aizen down a peg or two, as well as our hearts BREAKING over Gin and Rangiku!!! Manga Chapters: 411. Deicide 13  412. Deicide 14   413. Deicide 15  Start of Volume 48  414. Deicide 16  415. Deicide 17   416. Deicide 18 (The End)  417. Deicide 19  418. Deicide 20 Podcast Socials: Twitter: @TSeireitei Instagram: TheSeireitei Nomi: Nomi: Ao3: Chaotic_Dreamer Discord: Nooms#0806 Nomi's recommendation: https://twitter.com/Numasan0704/status/1547908103316082690?t=Y_B0fuQaqt1hy1V6OzkGKw&s=09 Lethan's recommendation: https://www.deviantart.com/dualitydesigns/art/Bleach-Ichigo-s-Inner-World-289613678 Del's recommendation: https://sonnets-and-snowdrops.tumblr.com/post/685085836896813056/mostlytiredbean-need-more-ginran-baby-content

This week, Del and Nomi have the rare and exciting opportunity to actually delve into the Dangai! Tune to hear what our intrepid hosts have to say about the differences between Aizen and Urahara, the relationship between Ichigo and Isshin, and speculations about Gin and his zanpakuto. Plus - justice for Tatsuki!! Manga Chapters  300, "Urahara Appears! Stop Aizen!"  402: Deicide 4  403: Deicide 5  404: Deicide 6  301, "Ichigo Loses His Fighting Spirit!? Gin's Expectation!"  405. Deicide 7  - Start of Volume 47  406. Deicide 8: end of the Chrysalis Age  407. Deicide 9  302, "The Final Getsuga Tenshō!? Ichigo's Training!" 408. Deicide 10  409. Deicide 11  410. Deicide 12  Podcast Socials:  Twitter: @TSeireitei  Instagram: TheSeireitei  Nomi:  Ao3: Chaotic_Dreamer  Discord: Nooms#0806  Del:  Tumblr: @sonnets-and-snowdrops  AO3: sonnets_and_snowdrops  Nomi's recommendation: @teatimebanter (Twitter)  Del's recommendation: @teatimebanter (Tumblr) 

On this week's episode, Lethan and Del discuss Kubo's soft worldbuilding, Aizen's manipulations and machinations, the true potential of the Hogyoku, and the tragedy of Wonderweiss. Del agrees with Head Captain Yamamoto for once! Lethan offers some clutch insights into Ichigo's power-scaling! Also: welcome to the podcast. We're idiots, but we're your idiots.  Anime Episodes:  294, "Impossible to Attack? The Sealed Genryūsai!"  295, "It's All A Trap...Engineered Bonds!"  296, "The Shocking Truth...The Mysterious Power Within Ichigo!"  297, "The Extending Blade?! Ichigo vs. Gin!"  Manga Chapters:  393 The Burnout Inferno  394 The Burnout Inferno 2 395 The Burnout Inferno 3  -- Volume 46 -- 396 The Bite  397 Edge of the Silence 398 Back from Blind 399 Deicide  400 Deicide 2 401 Deicide 3 402 (1 page from) Deicide 4 Podcast Socials:  Twitter: @TSeireitei  Instagram: TheSeireitei   LethanWolf:  Fanfiction net & Ao3: @LethanWolf  Del:  Tumblr: @sonnets-and-snowdrops  AO3: sonnets_and_snowdrops  Del's recommendation: @agnesbbbbbio  Lethan's recommendation: @TheSyanArt 

This week, both fights and feels heat up! Del and Nomi fansoul about Shinji's shikai reveal (and discover that they share a pretty specific Shinji headcanon?!), speculate about Aizen's powers of persuasion, and lament the tragic end to the friendship between Captain Komamura and former Captain Tosen. Rest in ploosh, Kaname. Manga Chapters 291, "Desperate Struggle with Aizen! Hirako, Shikai!"  386. Bells are Blue (Mijues the first seven pages)  387. Ignited  292, "All Out War! Aizen vs. Shinigami"  388. Eagles without wings 2 (extreme battlemasters mix)  389. Winged eagles 2  293, "Hitsugaya, Enraged! Blade of Hatred!"  390. Beyond the death understanding  391. The blazing glaciers  392. the breaking glaciers  Podcast Socials:  Twitter: @TSeireitei  Instagram: TheSeireitei  Nomi:  Ao3: Chaotic_Dreamer  Discord: Nooms#0806  Del:  Tumblr: @sonnets-and-snowdrops  AO3: sonnets_and_snowdrops  Nomi's recommendation: @nobuko28_28 Del's recommendation: @glasspunkart Bonus recommendation: @connordewolfe's TikTok describing dyslexia!  BLEACH: Thousand Year Blood War Arc - Official Trailer 2

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

Lethan and Nomi discuss Aizen stabbing folk in the back, the little blue pills people take for their gigai, and how awesome Unohana is as a character. Manga Chapters:  376. Execution, Extinction 2  377. Shout at the Dark 378. Eyes of the Victor (First five pages) ~Start of Volume 44~~ 378. Eyes of the Victor  379. Falta de Armonia  - Untitled in Weekly Shonen Jump 380. Devil, Devil, Devil, Devil  LethanWolf: Fanfiction net & Ao3: @LethanWolf Nomi: Ao3: Chaotic_Dreamer Discord: Nooms#0806 Lethan's recommendation: https://twitter.com/badette_rob/status/1526801135142674434 incorrectbleach / Nomi's Recommendation: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTdwp7QSu/?k=1

This week, Del and Nomi dive in to some heavy-hitting questions. Just how lonely is Starrk? Who knew Kyōraku had such a ruthless streak? And who knew Hachi could kick so much ass?! Who knew Urahara Kisuke could pack such a punch to the plot without even being present on the battlefield??! Manga Chapters 281, "Crown of Lies, Baraggan's Grudge"  370. Discussing Life from a God’s Perspetive  371. Kingdom of Hollows  282, "Power of the Soul! Los Lobos, Attack!"   372. The Metal Cudgel Flinger  373. Wolves Ain’t Howl Alone  283, "Starrk, the Lone Battle"  374. Grey Wolf, Red Blood, Black Cloth, White Bone  375. Execution, Extinction  Podcast Socials:  Twitter: @TSeireitei  Instagram: TheSeireitei  Nomi: Ao3: Chaotic_Dreamer Discord: Nooms#0806 Del: Tumblr: @sonnets-and-snowdrops AO3: sonnets_and_snowdrops Nomi's recommendation: @9230tm_niji Del's recommendation: @shaarken

In this week's episode, Lethan and Nomi discuss what tea the Visords bribed Sasakibe with to gain entrance to the battle! As well as their introduction & interaction with other characters, the fact Ukitake went down so easily, and Kyoraku vs Starrk! Manga Chapters: 363. SuperChunky from Hell 364. Grinning Revengers 365. Whose side are we on 366. The Revenger’s High 367. Your enemy is my enemy Start of Volume 43 368 - The Fearless Child 369 - Spit on your own god LethanWolf: Fanfiction net & Ao3: @LethanWolf Nomi: Ao3: Chaotic_Dreamer Discord: Nooms#0806 Pendorabox / Lethan's recommendation: https://www.deviantart.com/pendorabox/art/Barragan-198316875 werfuhrtwen / Nomi's Recommendation: https://twitter.com/werfuhrtwen/status/1532709687069552641?s=21&t=w6DWbNlmUPBIgGGpDwNDrw

This week, Del and Nomi talk about Barragan's legitimately scary release, Soi Fon's huge, flashy bankai, and the ongoing scuffle between lone wolf Starrk and everyone's favorite flirtatious husbando, Kyōraku. (For the record, Ukitake can jump in and defend us anytime, because we on this podcast definitely don't have any pride.) Manga Chapters 275, "The Approaching Breath of Death, the King Who Rules Over Death!"  359 - The Frozen Obelisk (Only the first 8 pages)  356 - Tyrant of Skulls  357 - The Colossus of Fear (Minus the last 6 pages)  276, "One Hit Kill, Suì-Fēng, Bankai!"  358 - King of the Clouds (pages 8 - 12)  360 - Shock of the Queen  359 - The Frozen Obelisk (minus the first 8 pages)  277, "Climax! Kyōraku vs. Starrk!"  361 - I Hate Lonlieness, But it Loves Me  362 - Howling Wolves  Podcast Socials:  Twitter: @TSeireitei  Instagram: TheSeireitei  Nomi:  Ao3: Chaotic_Dreamer  Discord: Nooms#0806  Del:  Tumblr: @sonnets-and-snowdrops  AO3: sonnets_and_snowdrops  Nomi's recommendation: @lido_an0  Del's recommendation: @guiltyportfolio 

In this week's episode, Del and Lethan debate the Espadas' links to death, whether or not gentei kaijo needed to be mentioned, and how Aizen runs his TikTok account. What colour is your vibe? Let us know!!  Del: Tumblr: @sonnets-and-snowdrops AO3: sonnets_and_snowdrops LethanWolf: Fanfiction net & Ao3: @LethanWolf Stardust Shower / Del's recommendation: https://rainfestive.tumblr.com/post/681067898749452288/momo-sketch-and-another-hitsuhina-doodle-i-love Abaddon Production / Lethan's recommendation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hc8hW26vuI4&ab_channel=AbaddonProduction

In this week's episode, Del, Lethan, and Nomi discuss how good Rukia is in a fight, as well as the stunning animation of the Ulquiorra vs. Ichigo fight. Buckle up, homies!!! It's time for dinner. I shouldn't be allowed to write these descriptions... Manga Chapter:  343 - The Greed/Gluttony (last four pages)  344 - The Pride   345 - The Sloth   346 - The Wrath  347 - The Lust  348 - The Lust 2   349 The Lust 3  Start of Volume 41  350 - The Lust 4  351 - The Lust 5 Del:   Tumblr: @sonnets-and-snowdrops AO3: sonnets_and_snowdrops LethanWolf: Fanfiction net & Ao3: @LethanWolf   Nomi:  Ao3: Chaotic_Dreamer Discord: Nooms#0806 BYANNSS / Del's recommendation: https://www.instagram.com/p/CakIM9_LpkZ/ ffffcoffee / Lethan's recommendation: https://twitter.com/ffffcoffee/status/1524402461045260288?t=bvh4haOkinLUJLlOGq2bmg&s=19 Gravity / Nomi's Recommendation:  https://twitter.com/gravitydusty/status/1523876229367177216?s=21&t=62oB4rUpxw70ORWWtXwFkA

In this week's episode, Lethan & Nomi discuss Bleach's toxic relationship with recap and filler. But it balances nicely with Orihime and Uryu's hero moments in these episodes! So, they also fansoul over that too... Podcast Socials: Twitter: @TSeireitei Instagram: TheSeireitei Nomi: Ao3: Chaotic_Dreamer Discord: Nooms#0806 LethanWolf: Fanfiction net & Ao3: LethanWolf TEN0u0 / Nomi's recommendation: https://twitter.com/kaname_vibl/status/1520711913789091840?s=21&t=HH1Z3TsbJWWQ6fTNCToLwg  AmethystPrince / Lethan's recommendation: https://www.deviantart.com/amethystprince/art/Ishida-Uryuu-343391416 

This week, Del and Nomi talk about Momo's incredible kidou abilities, Yamamoto's redeeming qualities, and some striking anime and manga differences that really up the stakes in this high-octane battle! Manga Chapters  224, "3 vs. 1 Battle! Rangiku's Crisis"  333. Ash and Salamander (last six pages)  334. Dregs of Hypnoisis  335. Chimaera Chord  225, "All Lieutenants Annihilated! The Terrifying Demonic Beast"  336. El Verdugo  337. Hall in your inferno  226, "Fierce Fighting Concludes? Towards a New Battle!"  338. Fall into my Inferno  339. The Deathbring Numbers  340. The Antagonizer  Podcast Socials:  Twitter: @TSeireitei  Instagram: TheSeireitei  Nomi:  Ao3: Chaotic_Dreamer  Discord: Nooms#0806  Del:  Tumblr: @sonnets-and-snowdrops  AO3: sonnets_and_snowdrops  013imokenpi / Nomi's recommendation: https://twitter.com/013imokenpi/status/1514999402552705026?s=21&t=wWw1m45qDVSZCqGvg8meqA  idiotmechanism/xxviolet / Del's recommendation: https://xxviolet.tumblr.com/post/649867858305777664/more-art-dump

In this weeks episode, Lethan and Nomi discuss the Arrancar petting zoo, the fact that the Bleach filler had the audacity to revive a character for a fight and the relationships between Toshiro and Rangiku as well as several of the other characters. Anime chapters: 328. The knuckle debate (Last 4 pages)   329. Raging Rampage   330. Crossing Swords   331. Don't believe the hide   332. Stingy Stinger / Fang & Sting   333. Ash and Salamander Podcast Socials: Twitter: @TSeireitei Instagram: TheSeireitei Nomi: Ao3: Chaotic_Dreamer Discord: Nooms#0806 LethanWolf: Fanfiction net & Ao3: @LethanWolf Nomi's recommendation: https://www.deviantart.com/mizzuky/art/Soifon-and-Ggio-vega-and-little-cats-594661054 Lethan's recommendation: https://www.deviantart.com/aridelaariadne/art/BLEACH-Suzumebachi-49843159

In which Lethan and Nomi discuss the three big battles, the enemies no one really cares for and Shuuhei, Izuru and Yumichika's powers! 328. The Knuckle Debate (Last ¼)  329. Raging Rampage  330. Crossing Swords   331. Don’t believe the hide Start of Volume 39 332. Stingy Stinger (Volume) Fang and Sting (Weekly) (1/5th)   332. Stingy Stinger (4/5th)  333. Ash and Salamander (½) Podcast Socials: Twitter: @TSeireitei Instagram: TheSeireitei Nomi: Ao3: Chaotic_Dreamer Discord: Nooms#0806 LethanWolf: Fanfiction net & Ao3: @LethanWolf Nomi's recommendation: https://twitter.com/Numasan0704/status/1508073354565021696/photo/1 Lethan's recommendation: https://www.deviantart.com/shinigamitxan/art/Hisagi-Shuhei-Cosplay-By-Angishinee-543075963

In which Lethan and Nomi speculate about Yumichika's taunting, unpack what Ulquiorra might think about what "heart" means, and entertain the notion of a royal family. Also, Toshiro has pretty eyes.  Manga Chapters 215, "Defend Karakura Town! Entire Appearance of the Shinigami"  316. Swang the Edge Down  317. Six Hearts will Beat As One  216, "Elite! The Four Shinigami"  318. Five Towers/Four Pillars  319. Ants and Dragons  217, "Beautiful Little Devil Charlotte"  320. Beauty is So Solitary  321. Black Briars and Brambles  Podcast Socials:  Twitter: @TSeireitei  Instagram: TheSeireitei  Nomi:  Ao3: Chaotic_Dreamer  Discord: Nooms#0806  LethanWolf:  Fanfiction net & Ao3: @LethanWolf  ajuju_aju/ Nomi's recommendation: https://twitter.com/ajuji_aju/status/1513540795588288512?t=4jQbDSHdWmC8P--Iz7qF-g&s=19  hadshy / Lethan's recommendation: https://www.deviantart.com/hadshy/art/Bird-86616854 

...and just like that, the pendulum swings forward again. This week, Nomi, Lethan, and Del dive into the second half of this heart-wrenching mini-arc.  Manga Chapters 210, "Hiyori dies? The Beginning of Tragedy"  -103. Turn Back the Pendulum 6 (last 4 pages)  -102. Turn Back the Pendulum 7  -101. Turn Back the Pendulum 8  211, "Betrayal! Aizen's Secret Maneuvers"  -1-100.  Turn Back the Pendulum 9  -99. Turn Back the Pendulum 10  212, "Rescue Hirako! Aizen vs. Urahara"  -98.  Turn Back the Pendulum 11  -97. Let Stop the Pendulum  Podcast Socials: Twitter: @TSeireitei Instagram: TheSeireitei Del: Tumblr: @sonnets-and-snowdrops AO3: sonnets_and_snowdrops Nomi: Ao3: Chaotic_Dreamer Discord: Nooms#0806 LethanWolf: Fanfiction net & Ao3: @LethanWolf  New BLEACH: 20th Anniversary Edition Manga: https://twitter.com/bleachscans/status/1512136616977977370?s=21&t=2sC8D4vIjqD_B6_kw7eIQA  jamiel417 / Nomi's recommendation: https://jamiel417.tumblr.com/post/679259879696924672/12 wildspiritwolf / Lethan's recommendation: https://www.deviantart.com/wildspiritwolf/art/Bleach-Wolf-Character-Commish-48952099 megakritik & rurodraws / Del's recommendations: https://megakritik.tumblr.com/post/679806905378537473; https://rurodraws.tumblr.com/tagged/bongo%20cat

At long last, it's a blast into the past! Nomi, Lethan, and Del finally get to fan-soul about this thrilling peek into the histories of Kisuke, Shinji, Aizen, and a few other familiar faces. Also included: far too many Disney references, thoughts on Kyouraku's ass, and some spicy takes about nobility in the Seireitei. Manga Chapters 206, "The Past Chapter Begins! The Truth from 110 Years Ago" *Expansion on Canon  Start of Volume 36  -108. Turn Back the Pendulum  207, "12th Division's New Captain, Urahara Kisuke" *Expansion on Canon  -107. Turn Back Turn Pendulum 2  208, "Aizen and the Genius Boy"  -106 Turn back the pendulum 3  -105 Turn back the pendulum 4  209, "Muguruma's 9th Division, Moves Out"  -104 Turn back the pendulum 5  -103 Turn back the pendulum 6 (first ¾)  Podcast Socials: Twitter: @TSeireitei Instagram: TheSeireitei  Del: Tumblr: @sonnets-and-snowdrops AO3: sonnets_and_snowdrops Nomi: Ao3: Chaotic_Dreamer Discord: Nooms#0806 LethanWolf: Fanfiction net & Ao3: @LethanWolf jamiel417 / Nomi's recommendation: https://jamiel417.tumblr.com/post/679259879696924672/12 acey-kakarot-michael / Lethan's recommendation: https://www.deviantart.com/acey-kakarot-michael/art/Captain-Kisuke-Urahara-and-Lieutenant-Hiyori-377897476 pincage / Del's recommendation: https://pincage.tumblr.com/post/671714446800027648/shinji-for-a-friends-bday

Why does Nnoitra want to be the strongest? What was it like for Kenpachi to get acclimated to practices and protocols in the Gotei? This week, Nomi and Shiki take a Kenny-like stab at answering these pivotal questions! Also: Aizen is a huge troll, Orihime deserves better, and chess sucks. Manga Chapters 201, "Nnoitra Released! Multiplying Arms"  Continuation of 308: Satan from Orbit  309: Pray for the Mantis  310: Four Arms to Killing You.  202, "Fierce Fighting Conclusion! Who's the Strongest?"  311. The Undead 4  312. Higher Than The Moon (Fervorous-Ferocious)  203, "Karakura Town Gathers! Aizen Versus Shinigami"  313: To Close Your World  314: Night Side of Abduction  315: March of Death  Podcast Socials: Twitter: @TSeireitei Instagram: TheSeireitei Shiki:  Youtube & Twitch: @Shikibara  Twitter: @Shikibaka  Nomi:  Ao3: Chaotic_Dreamer  Discord: Nooms#0806  ajuji_aju / Nomi's recommendation: https://twitter.com/ajuji_aju/status/1505907428579491842?s=21 fleur__de__grace / Shiki's recommendation: https://www.instagram.com/p/CbKTtdPDwAX/

All across Las Noches, fights are ramping up! This week, Del and Nomi dive in deep and discuss just what makes these fights so compelling, whether it's big bro Byakuya's takedown of Zommari, or Kenpachi's showdown with Nnoitra, or Mayuri's epic clash of scientific genius with Szayelaporro Granz.  Manga Chapters 198 "The Two Scientists, Mayuri's Trap"  302. Pride of the Blade  303. Dumdum-Dummy-Dumbstruck  199, "Holy Birth, the Resurrected Szayelaporro"  304. Battle of the Barbarians  305. The Rising Phoenix  200, "The Hardest Body!? Cut Down Nnoitra!"  ~Start of Volume 35~  306. Not Perfect is GOoD  307. Bite, Slash It  308. Satan from Orbit (two pages)  Podcast Socials: Twitter: @TSeireitei Instagram: TheSeireitei Del: Tumblr: @sonnets-and-snowdrops AO3: sonnets_and_snowdrops Nomi: Ao3: Chaotic_Dreamer Discord: Nooms#0806 fluffnflightillustrations / Nomi's recommendation: https://fluffnflightillustrations.tumblr.com/post/679030043410939904/if-chappy-had-a-brand-it-would-be-entirely-bought  nolhann / Del's recommendation: https://nolhann.tumblr.com/post/676650401848770561/simping-for-mad-scientist-be-like-why-do-i-like#notes

...and Urahara, doing some shady favors in the background? Huh. Who knew?  This week, Del and Nomi speculate about Head Captain Yamamoto's strategic tactics (and his moral ambiguities), and they break down the fight between Byakuya (who finally got the "be a good older brother" memo) and Seventh Espada Zommari Rureaux (whose powers are almost cool).  Manga Chapters  196, “Joining the Battle! The Strongest Shinigami Army Appears"  298. Intruderz 3  299. The Verbal Warfare  197, "Byakuya's Bankai, the Quiet Anger"  300. Curse Named Love  301. Nothing Like Equal  Podcast Socials:  Twitter: @TSeireitei  Instagram: TheSeireitei  Del:  Tumblr: @sonnets-and-snowdrops  AO3: sonnets_and_snowdrops  Nomi:  Ao3: Chaotic_Dreamer  Discord: Nooms#0806  013imokenpi / Nomi's recommendation: https://twitter.com/013imokenpi/status/1500265261470863362?s=21 Shapooda / Del's recommendation: https://saramir9.tumblr.com/post/641848393047687168/happy-birthday-byakuya-shapooda-took-my-vague

Which Espada is the biggest asshole? Which fracciones are the most powerful? What do hollow masks really mean? How long has Aizen been hanging out in Hueco Mundo? Is Byakuya really the kind of guy who sends people fruit baskets? Who the heck is on the cover of manga volume 34, King of the Kill? Tune in this week to hear Del and Nomi ask (and occasionally answer) all of these questions, and more!  Manga Chapters 193, "Irresistible, Puppet Show of Terror"  292. Rupture My Replica  293. Urge to Unite 194, "Nelliel's Past"  294. If You Call Me a Beast I’ll Kill You Like a Tempest  295. The Last Mission 195, "The Ultimate Union! Pesche's Seriousness"  ~End of Volume 34/Start of Volume 34~  296. Changed Again and Again  297. King of the Kill Podcast Socials: Twitter: @TSeireitei Instagram: TheSeireitei Del: Tumblr: @sonnets-and-snowdrops AO3: sonnets_and_snowdrops Nomi: Ao3: Chaotic_Dreamer Discord: Nooms#0806 _nomeri / Nomi's recommendation: https://twitter.com/_nomeri/status/1495812433591832580?s=21 drawtag / Del's recommendation: https://drawtag.tumblr.com/post/662897042226544640/tesra-lindocrus-madonna-lily-lazarus

...or do we?! Tune in this week to hear what Del and Nomi have to say about Aizen's kingly ambitions, Nnoitra's ruthless fighting style, and Nel's extraordinary transformation. Also, thoughts and feelings on censorship are expressed. Seriously - why is episode 192 called that, and why doesn't the anime tell us where Szayel's hollow hole is? A truly LEWD-icrous double standard! Manga chapters:  190, "Hueco Mundo Chapter, Restart!"  286 - Guillotine you Standing (End) ~End of Volume 32~  287 - Don’t Forget Till You Die  191, "The Frightening Banquet, Szayelaporro Theater"  288 - The Bad Joke  289 - The Scarmask  192, "Nel's Secret, a Big-Breasted Beauty Joins the Battle!?"  290 - Unleash the Beast  291 - Thank You for Defending Me  292 - Rupture my Replica  Podcast Socials:  Twitter: @TSeireitei  Instagram: TheSeireitei  Del:  Tumblr: @sonnets-and-snowdrops  AO3: sonnets_and_snowdrops  Nomi:  Ao3: Chaotic_Dreamer  Discord: Nooms#0806  eac_it / Nomi's recommendation: https://twitter.com/eac_it/status/1495013647235809283?s=21  whimsycottt / Del's recommendation: https://whimsycottt.tumblr.com/post/675433403218345984/infinite-donut

It's Ichigo vs. Grimmjow! Nomi and Del get their claws into this epic showdown, and along the way, they talk about Orihime's awesome power, and, of course, Tier Halibel's iconic all-female harem. (P.S. Okay, Yama-jii, let's get you to bed.)  Manga chapters:  165, "Murderous Intent! The Joyful Grimmjow"  278. Heal for the Crash ~End of Volume 31~  279. Jugulators  280. Jugulators 2  166, "Desperate Effort vs. Desperate Effort! The Hollowfied Ichigo"  281. The Vulgarian Noise  282. The Primal Fear  283. You Don’t Hurt Anymore  167, “The Moment of Conclusion, the End of Grimmjow"  284. Historia del Pantera y sus Sombras (History of the Panther King and his Shadows)  285. Devour the Flesh, Alone  286. Guillotine You Standing (Pg 1-9)  Podcast Socials:  Twitter: @TSeireitei  Instagram: TheSeireitei  Del:  Tumblr: @sonnets-and-snowdrops  AO3: sonnets_and_snowdrops  Nomi:  Ao3: Chaotic_Dreamer  Discord: Nooms#0806  lonewolf_98 / Nomi's recommendation **MINOR ANIME SPOIILERS AHEAD!**: https://twitter.com/lonewolf__98/status/1491789252866506759?s=21  jihatsu / Del's recommendation: https://www.instagram.com/p/CY15O8GlFKx/

Arrancars abound! In this week's episode, Del and Nomi dive into Ichigo's confrontation with Ulquiorra, Orihime's unfortunate encounter with Loly and Menoly (and subsequent healing hangout, courtesy of none other than Grimmjow). We also discuss the beginning of the showdown between iconic red-and-white duo Uryuu and Renji and the pristine, pink-haired Octava, Szayelaporro Granz. Manga chapters: 161, "The Cruel Arrancar, Ulquiorra's Provocation" 265 Bang the Bore (pages 10 - 17) 268 You are Forbidden to Die (the end pages as a recap) 269 The End is Near ~End of Volume 30~ 270 WARning (2/3rds) 162, "Szayelaporro Laughs, The Net Trapping Renji is Complete" 270 WARning (end) 271 If You Rise From the Ashes 272 Don’t Kill my Volupture 163, "Shinigami and Quincy, the Battle of Madness" 272 Don’t Kill my Volupture (last 4 pages) 273 Dog Eat Dog 274 The Monster 164, "Ishida's Strategy, the 20-second Offense and Defense" 275. The United Front 2 (Red & White) 276. Blockin’ Beast 277. Corrosion of Conformity Podcast Socials: Twitter: @TSeireitei Instagram: TheSeireitei Del: Tumblr: @sonnets-and-snowdrops AO3: sonnets_and_snowdrops Nomi: Ao3: Chaotic_Dreamer Discord: Nooms#0806 spinosaur1111 / Nomi's recommendation **TYBW SPOIILERS AHEAD!**: https://twitter.com/spinosaur1111/status/1488890027174395910?s=21 neon-nicos / Del's recommendation: https://neon-nicos.tumblr.com/post/675085008193699840/im-late-but-have-some-lunar-new-year-drawings-and

In this week's episode, Del and Nomi talk about Chad and his newfound powers, and unpack the bittersweet badassery that marks the end of Rukia's fight with 9th Espada Aaroniero. (Also, to the surprise of no one, Del fan-souls about another less-than-stable scientist. They have a type, okay?!) Manga chapters: Anime Episode 158, "Right Arm of the Giant, Left Arm of the Devil" 260 - Right Arm of the Giant 2 ~End if Volume 29 261 - Left Arm of the Demon/Devil   262 - Unblendable (First Half) Anime Episode 159, "Yasutora Sado dies! Orihime's Tears" 263 - Unexpected (First Half) 264 - Don’t say that name again (Second Half) 265 - Bang the Bore (First Half) 267 - Legions of Regrets (Middle Part) Anime Episode 160, "Testament, Your Heart is Right Here..." 267 - Legions of Regrets (Last Part) 268 - You are forbidden to Die 269 - The End is Near (Start) Podcast Socials: Twitter: @TSeireitei Instagram: TheSeireitei Del: Tumblr: @sonnets-and-snowdrops AO3: sonnets_and_snowdrops Nomi: Ao3: Chaotic_Dreamer Discord: Nooms#0806 yukitoko / Del's recommendation: https://yukitoko.tumblr.com/ Bleach Poems / Nomi's recommendation: https://twitter.com/poemsbleach?s=21 Bonus recommendation! / Fanmade cover of Bleach Vol. 68 **TYBW SPOIILERS AHEAD!**: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/304415256044978023/