“Ikkaku's bankai transformation sequence really blew me away. The episode scores a lot of points for giving Ikkaku a moment in the sun.” IGN · 13 years ago
Fans often discuss this episode when debating Ikkaku's power level and the tragic durability of his weapon. 118 : Ikkaku's Bankai! The Power that Breaks Ev...
Critics and fans often highlight this episode as one of the best of the season because it moves away from protagonist-centered drama to showcase in a fierce, "samurai-style" brawl. The animation quality for the Bankai reveal is frequently praised for being superior to many contemporary episodes. Key Plot Developments 118 : Ikkaku's Bankai! The Power that Breaks Ev...