The Seireitei (A Bleach Podcast)
by The Seireitei
The Seireitei is a Bleach fandom community podcast. Every two weeks, we discuss two episodes of Bleach: The Thousand Year Blood War. Previously, we've discussed every canon arc of this beautiful, funny, messy, amazing, action-packed, and beloved anime.Podcast Socials: Twitter: @TSeireitei Instagram: TheSeireitei Your Hosts:LethanWolf: Fanfiction net & Ao3: @LethanWolf Nomi: Ao3: Chaotic_Dreamer Discord: Nooms#0806 Del: Tumblr: @sonnets-and-snowdrops AO3: sonnets_and_snowdrops Cosplay Instagram: @quickenspellcosplay
Episodes
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TYBW Season 2 Finale! (Anime Episodes 390, 391, & 392)
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...
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Episode 88: LESBIANS! (Anime Episodes 388 & 389)
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…
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Episode 87: Gremmy and the Power of Creative Visualization (Anime Episodes 386 & 387)
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…
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Episode 86: Rukia's Bankai!!! Kyoraku and Kurotsuchi Bickering! (Anime Episodes 384 & 385)
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…
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Episode 85: Shinji Goes Bankai! Komamura Has a Hero's Heart (Anime Episodes 382 & 383)
!?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...
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Episode 84: Uryuu, Get in the Chopper!! (Anime Episodes 380 & 381)
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…
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Announcement! Thousand Year Blood War, Part 2
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...
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Episode 83: Ichigo, Yhwach, and The Rain - Flashbacks Abound, and the Future Unfolds! (Anime Episodes 377, 378, & 379)
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…
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Episode 82: Unohana Vs Kenpachi & We're losing our MINDS! (Anime Episodes 375 & 376)
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...
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Episode 81: Squad Zero & Bleach's Blood Animation!! (Anime Episodes 373 & 374)
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…
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Episode 80: Bleach Heats Up! Yamamoto Brings the Heat! (Anime Episodes 371 & 372)
Podcast Socials: Twitter: @TSeireitei Instagram: TheSeireitei Nomi: Ao3: Chaotic_Dreamer Discord: Nooms#0806 Del: Tumblr: @sonnets-and-snowdrops AO3: sonnets_and_snowdrops
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Episode 79: Quincy Invasion?! The New Season of Bleach isn't Censored, and We're Here For It! (Anime Episodes 369 & 370)
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...
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Episode 78: BLEACH IS BACK!!! TYBW HYPE!!! (Anime Episodes 367 & 368)
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!...
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Who Are We? Bleach TYBW Edition!!
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…
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Episode 77: Not Emotionally Prepared for Bleach's Return!?! (Anime Episodes 365 & 366)
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…
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Episode 76: Coming Soon!
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!
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Episode 75: Tsukishima is OP!? (Anime Episodes 359, 360 & 361)
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....
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Episode 74: Memories of... Tsukishima? (Anime Episodes 356, 357, & 358)
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....
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Episode 73: Yukio's Unlimited Potential!? (Anime Episodes 352, 353 & 354)
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...
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Episode 72: Tsukishima, At Last! Ichigo's Rescue Arc?! (Anime Episodes 349, 350, & 351)
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…
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Episode 71: Pride in the Fullbring Arc? (Anime Episodes 346, 347 & 348)
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...
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Episode 70: Welcome to the Fullbringer Arc (Anime Episodes 343, 344, & 345)
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…
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Special Mini-Episode! #Bleach21st
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…
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Episode 69: Soul Society Defeats Aizen, and a Drinking Game Defeats Lethan & Del (Anime Episodes 309 & 310)
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…
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Episode 68: GinRan Blues and OP Ichigo! (Anime episodes 306, 307 & 308)
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....
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Episode 67: Despair, Hope, Souls, and Swords (Anime Episodes 300, 301, & 302)
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 -...
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Episode 66: Aizen's Plans and Ichigo's Destiny (Anime Episodes 294, 295, 296, & 297)
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!…
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Episode 65: Shinji's Inverted World; or, "We Sound Like Fake Bleach Fans" (Anime Episodes 291, 292, & 293)
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...
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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...
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Episode 63: Unohana Appreciation Episode (Anime Episodes 284, 285, & 286)
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...
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Episode 62: There's No Sake in Hueco Mundo (Anime Episodes 281, 282, & 283)
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...
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Episode 61: Ukitake Struck Down!?! Visords come to the Rescue!! (Anime Episodes: 278, 279, & 280)
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....
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Episode 60: Is Barragan the 𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘭 King of Bleach?! (Anime Episodes 275, 276, & 277)
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...
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Episode 59: Aizen, Lord of the TikTok Dance (Anime Episodes 272, 273 & 274)
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 &...
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Episode 58: Rukia is Resourceful & Ulquiorra vs Ichigo!!! (Anime Episodes 269, 270, & 271)
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...
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Episode 57: Bleach's Recap is TOXIC!!! (Anime Episodes 266, 267, & 268)
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:...
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Episode 56: Momo is Back! Yamamoto Steps In?! Izuru Was in the Fourth??!? (Anime Episodes 224, 225, & 226)
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)...
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Episode 55: Bleach Filler Brought an Elephant Back from the Dead! (Anime Episodes 221, 222 & 223)
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...
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Episode 54: Izuru Goes for the Head! (Anime Episodes 218, 219, & 220)
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…
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Episode 53: Character Development Fodder! Does Aizen Have Royal Ambitions?!
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...
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Episode 52: Turn Back the Pendulum, Part 2 (Anime Episodes 210, 211, & 212)
...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.…
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Episode 51: Turn Back the Pendulum, Part 1 (Anime Episodes 206, 207, 208, & 209)
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...
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Episode 50: Kenpachi vs. Nnoitra: A True Battle of Slashy Slashy (Anime Episodes 201, 202, & 203)
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...
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Episode 49: Mayuri Kurotsuchi vs. Szayelaporro Granz: A True Battle of Wits (Anime Episodes 198, 199, & 200)
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....
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Episode 48: It's Byakuya! And Kenpachi! And Mayuri! And Unohana! And... Hanataro?! (Anime Episodes 196 & 197)
...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...
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Episode 47: Nnoitra is an Asshole 𝘢𝘯𝘥 a Dick (Anime Episodes 193, 194, & 195)
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?...
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Episode 46: We Don't Talk About Szayel's Hollow Hole (Anime Episodes 190, 191, & 192)
...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...
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Episode 45: Ichigo Gets a Level Up! Orihime Gets a Level Up! Grimmjow... is a Cat...?! (Anime Episodes 165, 166, & 167)
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...
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Episode 44: Fighting Over Fighting Ichigo (Anime Episodes 161, 162, 163, & 164)
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...
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Episode 43: La Muerte, Las Noches, and RIP Kaien (Again) (Anime Episodes 158, 159, & 160)
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?!)…
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About this show
The Seireitei is a Bleach fandom community podcast. Every two weeks, we discuss two episodes of Bleach: The Thousand Year Blood War. Previously, we've discussed every canon arc of this beautiful, funny, messy, amazing, action-packed, and beloved anime.Podcast Socials: Twitter: @TSeireitei Instagram: TheSeireitei Your Hosts:LethanWolf: Fanfiction net & Ao3: @LethanWolf Nomi: Ao3: Chaotic_Dreamer Discord: Nooms#0806 Del: Tumblr: @sonnets-and-snowdrops AO3: sonnets_and_snowdrops Cosplay Instagram: @quickenspellcosplay
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