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Just finished Bleach episode 2. I'm not watching it as quickly as I'd like, but I'm hoping I'll get to speed it up over the holidays. Maybe I'll catch number 3 later today.
One of the reasons I wanted to start watching Bleach from the beginning was because I didn't know much about all of the characters I'd seen. It's great to see more of them as the story begins, so I can appreciate their motivations and growth.
In this episode, Ichigo is faced with the responsibilities of his power, and of being a Soul Reaper. He rejects Rukia's notion that it's just a duty. He's showing the makings of a good but unconventional Soul Reaper.
The rest of the episode centers around Orihime and her brother, who gets turned into a Hollow. Orihime irritates me a little bit, despite being the cute moe she's supposed to be. She just a bit too air-headed for my taste at this part of the series. The revelation that Hollows used to be human and may even retain some of their past identity adds a grim undertone to the series. That's just one more layer added to an already-deep mix. How Ichigo deals with this as he becomes a more active Soul Reaper will be interesting.
Also, Chad make a quick appearance early in the episode. I'm looking forward to seeing more about his origin.
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I've decided to use some of the legitimate online streaming services to catch up on anime I've been meaning to see for years. Today, I started watching Bleach on Joost. I've seen several episodes of Bleach fansubbed - specifically during the time Rukia was prisoner. I never saw the beginning of the show, though, and this seems like as good a time to start as any.
Episode 1 was what I expected. They introduced Ichigo and his family, as well as Rukia, the first Soul Reaper to appear in the series. I'm not going to summarize the plots of the shows I watch. You can find that info all over the place (probably right here at Anime Vice). I'll just comment on what I found notable. For this episode, it's just a strong opening to the show. They don't waste any time getting to the action. I liked the quick intros of all the relevant characters, and I was pleased that Ichigo's first battle didn't drag into a second episode. It was just enough to keep me coming back for more.
I also enjoyed seeing Rukia's girly side when she showed Ichigo her drawings to explain Wholes and Hollow's. Drawing on Ichigo's face made me laugh.
