: The standout element is the "forced cooperation" between Ichigo Kurosaki and Ganju Shiba . Their bickering provides some of the series' best early humor, balancing the high stakes of being hunted by the Gotei 13.
: A solid "calm before the storm" episode that cements the chemistry of the core cast before the major battles begin. Bleach: TYBW Episode 26 (Season 2, Ep 13): "BLACK" Original Air Date: September 30, 2023 Bleach Episode 26
This episode is widely considered one of the best in the entire franchise, serving as the spectacular finale to the Separation cour. It expands significantly on the source material with anime-original content that left manga fans stunned. : The standout element is the "forced cooperation"
Since Bleach has two distinct runs, here are reviews for from both the original series and the Thousand-Year Blood War (TYBW) arc. Bleach: TYBW Episode 26 (Season 2, Ep 13):