Tite Kubo

Aizen’s new powers are too much for even the combined efforts of Ichigo, Isshin, Urahara, and Yoruichi. But as Aizen and Gin head for the real Karakura Town, Ichigo decides to undergo intense training under his father’s tutelage. -- VIZ Media

End of the Chrysalis Age

Bleach, Vol. 47

Geoffrey Froggatt

One thing I’ve always loved about the manga, is that each volume opens with a poem relating to a character or storyline, and the one featured here was especially fitting. I loved seeing Aizen enter the real Karakura Town as it raised the stakes, having this god-like villain enter the human world occupied by all the innocent side characters introduced in the first arc. I liked how Ichigo’s dad used the world-between-worlds as a time chamber to train Ichigo for three months within the span of one hour in Earth time. Getting a small glimpse at Gin and Rangiku’s relationship was interesting, and it’s quietly confirmed that Gin does have ulterior motives and a unique relationship with her. I loved seeing the human characters navigate such a strange situation with almost zero context, especially seeing them run from a god-like being in a Karakura Town where everyone is either dead or asleep. I liked how this volume slowly moved towards the climax of this arc while reintroducing several important elements.

Bleach, Vol. 47 End of the Chrysalis Age

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