"This might be one of the greatest episodes of anime": Tite Kubo Gave Bleach Fans the Most Disturbing Bankai in Thousand Year Blood War (2024)

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SUMMARY

• The latest episode of Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War demonstrated a new level of grotesque with Mayuri's Bankai.
• The new Bankai, Konjiki Ashisogi Jizō Matai Fukuin Shōtai, emphasized the disturbing nature of Mayuri’s power.
• Fans and critics alike have lauded the studio for going all out animating this episode.

Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War promised to adapt one ofthe series’ darkest arcs with unrestrained brutality, pushing the boundaries of its source material. This promise has been spectacularly delivered in the latest episode of Part 3, with Mayuri Kurotsuchi unveiling a new, horrifying form of his Bankai. Fans who were already disturbed by his Bankai before, have to witness even more of this grotesqueness.

When it comes to creepiness with a blend of creativity, Mayuri’s design has always given us the chills. However, this new episode of Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Part 3 has elevated Tite Kubo’s unique flair for macabre designs to a new level with exceptional animation. Mayuri’s modified Bankai didn’t just raise the stakes of the battle but also left audiences both disturbed and amazed.

Mayuri’s New Bankai in Bleach: A Disturbing Evolution

Episode 8 ofBleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Part 3began with Mayuri and his group facing off against Pernida Parnkgjas, one of the Sternritters. Pernida’s abilities revolve around controlling nerves; allowing it to manipulate both people and objects with devastating precision. Thus, the battle quickly devolved into chaos as traditional strategies proved futile against such an unorthodox power.

However, known for his unparalleled intellect and scientific abilities, Mayuri Kurotsuchi took the lead against Pernida. The fight became less about brute strength and more about a contest of wits and strategy. In the classic Mayuri way, he used his scientific mind to adapt to Pernida’s unpredictable attacks, revealing his newly modified Bankai.

While Mayuri’s Bankai has always been unsettling, the new modified version, Konjiki Ashisogi Jizō Matai Fukuin Shōtaitook things to an entirely new level. Upon summoning, the Bankai developed into a grotesque, purple infant-like creature. In a shocking moment, it split its stomach open, giving birth to a smallerKonjiki Ashisogi Jizō. The scene resembled the imagery of a C-section; a disturbing choice that emphasized the unnatural and horrifying nature of Mayuri’s creations.

Art and Animation: Elevating the Horror in Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War

The fan reactions to Mayuri’s new Bankai in Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War have been nothing short of explosive.Many fans were quick to label it as one of the greatest anime episodes ever produced, with many highlighting how the visuals and storytelling pushed the boundaries of whatBleachcould achieve.

I’m not just saying this because bleaches one of the my favorite animes but man this might be one of the greatest episodes of anime. I’ve just watched this is really fucking fantastic. Wow this show has everything.

— ForteCloud (@ForteCloud) November 24, 2024

It was weird before, now its just outright disturbing lol

— 夜明け (@IgnotumDawn) November 23, 2024

I witnessed a baby giving birth to another baby. I didn’t think it could get any worse than the way his Bankai looked before.

— Blackhan (@Blackhanthegoat) November 24, 2024

They cooked so hard this episode

— ForteCloud (@ForteCloud) November 24, 2024

The art and animation in this episode particularly deserve special praise. Studio Pierrot utilized their top-notch skills, ensuring every frame of Mayuri’s Bankai was as eerie as it was mesmerizing. The details of the Bankai’s design, from the texture of its skin to the visceral depiction of its “birth”, were crafted with extreme care.

The use of lighting and color further emphasized the horror; with dark purples and reds dominating the palette.The fluidity of the animation also ensured that the grotesque movements of the Bankai were as disturbing as possible.

Overall, Episode 8 of Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Part 3 delivered one of the most artistically brilliant episodes of the entire series by far. By blending grotesque imagery with exceptional animation, the episode has set a new benchmark for anime horror.

Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Part 3 is currently available to watch on Hulu.