Review: Bleach Episode 3 Is Action-Packed & Heartbreaking

The third episode of Bleach's first arc, The Agent of the Shinigami, adapts the rest of Chapter 4, along with Chapters 5 & 6. "The Older Brother's Wish, the Younger Sister's Wish" picks up moments after the second episode which ended on a cliffhanger. The final moments of "The Shinigami's Work" saw Orihime and her friend Tatsuki finishing up their dinner, then get scared when a crash shakes the apartment. The cause of the crash is Sora's Hollow form, Acidwire, shrieking in despair.
Episode 3 aired in Japanese on October 19, 2004 and then on September 23, 2006, in English. Finishing off what is clearly the opening act of the series, Bleach's third episode answers many questions while keeping the door open for the oncoming storm that Ichigo and Rukia will have to face. Bleach Episode 3 also showcases a more serious and heart-breaking tone than the first two episodes. While there were some minor comedic moments,...
Episode 3 aired in Japanese on October 19, 2004 and then on September 23, 2006, in English. Finishing off what is clearly the opening act of the series, Bleach's third episode answers many questions while keeping the door open for the oncoming storm that Ichigo and Rukia will have to face. Bleach Episode 3 also showcases a more serious and heart-breaking tone than the first two episodes. While there were some minor comedic moments,...
- 4/26/2024
- by Alan A. Mehanna
- CBR
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