Bleach Manga (many spoilers) discussion

[TsukiMirage]

The fact that they first required to weaken the Captains by taking their Bankai would suggest that they weren't that much stronger then VC/low Captain.

As for those three being alive, not that I can see. They didn't reappear or anything after being blasted by Yamamoto, so can't see what would imply they survived.

[JD]

The fact that they first required to weaken the Captains by taking their Bankai would suggest that they weren't that much stronger then VC/low Captain.

As for those three being alive, not that I can see. They didn't reappear or anything after being blasted by Yamamoto, so can't see what would imply they survived.

Busby was the only one that was shown to still be alive.

[Charmed]

Seriously. Don't compare the lame **** fullbringers to the espada. Espada>shinigami if it wasn't for the lame plot hax.

I don't know. I mean even Aizen seemed disappointed with the Espada, and he's the one who created them. They just weren't as good as they were originally hyped to be. But I do give them some credit for pushing the shinigami to their limits (well, most of them anyway).

[Useless]

With regards to Senshumaru being a male or female, she is a female.

She refers to herself as "妾" (warawa). Quite archaic, but generally female way of self addressing.

Just an Fyi for those who were really wondering, or are still questioning it. ^^

[-Espada-]

So far after reading Chapter 512 and onward i can only say two words... "The Heart"

[Nightstar1994]

I'm desperately happy Tsukishima is back. We need more of him!

[Charmed]

With regards to Senshumaru being a male or female, she is a female.

She refers to herself as "妾" (warawa). Quite archaic, but generally female way of self addressing.

Just an Fyi for those who were really wondering, or are still questioning it. ^^

But maybe Senshumaru really is a dude and he just refers to himself using a female pronoun because he's feminine? Or is that just out of the question? I don't know much about Japanese culture. :x

[Useless]

But maybe Senshumaru really is a dude and he just refers to himself using a female pronoun because he's feminine? Or is that just out of the question? I don't know much about Japanese culture. :x

It could be, I don't know for sure, however, the pronoun 'warawa' was originally used by women of samurai families, and its used today in fictional settings to represent women of archaic noble families.

Given Shenshumaru's status as a RG member, ornate appearance, and style of dress, she reflects all the aforementioned details fairly accurately, speech being the most dead giveaway. So I'm inclined to believe it's a woman until proven otherwise.

[Ver-mont]

But maybe Senshumaru really is a dude and he just refers to himself using a female pronoun because he's feminine? Or is that just out of the question? I don't know much about Japanese culture. :x

It isn't out of the question. There are effeminate characters who refer to themselves with feminine pronuns (just like tomboy girls sometimes refer to themselves with masculine pronouns).

[-Espada-]

It isn't out of the question. There are effeminate characters who refer to themselves with feminine pronuns (just like tomboy girls sometimes refer to themselves with masculine pronouns).

her gender is out of the question. the Wiki has made that clear.

[JD]

I think Senjumaru is a female now she doesn't have an adamsapple(or however it's spelled)

http://www.mangapanda.com/bleach/517/16
http://www.mangapanda.com/bleach/517/15
http://www.mangapanda.com/bleach/517/19


You can see the bulge on Pompadour's throat.
http://www.mangapanda.com/bleach/517/8

[TsukiMirage]

her gender is out of the question. the Wiki has made that clear.

Not necessarily disagreeing with you about the gender, but a wiki is hardly a reliable source.

[Charmed]

her gender is out of the question. the Wiki has made that clear.

Can't the Wiki be edited by anyone? I mean, I saw like three different names for the bald Royal Guard member this week on the Bleach Wiki, so it doesn't seem to be very accurate.

Anyway, I'm honestly surprised that the Spirit King is going to be revealed soon. I always thought he'd appear in the last chapters or something, but Kubo has really surprised me lately. But I'm kind of upset by how Zangetsu has been treated; first Ichigo lost it along with his powers when he beat Aizen, and after going through the trouble of obtaining it again during the Fullbringer arc, it got broken by that blond Vandenreich guy and he'll have to get a replacement. Tsk tsk.

[waffle_x_v]

Chapter's out. Pretty descent we just got some miscellaneous info is all.

[The Great Butler]

The Soul King reminds me of Tabuu from Brawl...

[Ver-mont]

Well... I liked the beginning and the very end of the chapter.

her gender is out of the question. the Wiki has made that clear.

Yes, I forgot the Wiki is a perfectly accurate, official source written by Kubo himself.

[JD]

I like how "Kirinji" is that the pompadour guys name? Chucked Byakuya like he was a football.

[PokeMaster366]

I like how "Kirinji" is that the pompadour guys name? Chucked Byakuya like he was a football.

I'm sure that a lot of people were hoping for something like that to happen to him, but I think they were too focused on Rukia's butt to really notice Byakuya getting chucked.

[Joltik-Kid]

Interesting chapter to say the least. Showed why Kisuke's a genius once again

[gliscor&yanmega]

Freaky people still being freaky.

I thought the Rukia and Orihime picture was rather random, although I suppose it ties in with the spa.

Butts.

That guy at the end looks like he's got some weird eyes.

I await to see what other weird and wacky things happen next time.

[lolipiece]

What is this? The "Let's treat Byakuya like crap" arc?

And why does the Soul King look like he's inside a vagina...

[TsukiMirage]

Enjoyed the throwback to past events and the title pic of Rukia and Orihime. Nice to get an explanation on how the Spirit Palace is built, though it makes me wonder exactly how many people actually live there, and hilarious seeing them all in the hot springs. Can't say what I was expecting with the Spirit King, but it wasn't that. Still looks interesting. Very nice chapter.

[Charmed]

I'm still surprised that there are apparently others living in the Spirit King's realm. But it was nice to learn more about the Oken and about the healing process for Byakuya and the others. I don't particularly like Kirinji or whatever his name is, but at least things are moving. And the Spirit King looks nothing like I expected, but no wonder Aizen called it a "thing."

[uber gon]

Please let the Spirit King act like Princess Celestia. I actually want Aizen to be proven thoroughly wrong. Oh, also I want to see Rukia's reaction about being naked in the same area with Ichigo.

[PokeMaster366]

Oh, also I want to see Rukia's reaction about being naked in the same area with Ichigo.

That's an easy one. She'd blush profusely while she's shoving her foot up Ichigo's...

You know what, either way, the IchiRuki shippers would still react positively.