bleach · anime · comedy · chaotic · reluctant hero · ensemble cast · seireitei · filler arc · dramatic irony · suffering protagonist
"The Soul Reaper Film Festival! Action!" The afternoon sun baked the white stones of the courtyard. I was less walking and more being towed, Renji's grip iron on my wrist. "Would you cut it out?" I snarled, trying to plant my heels. He skidded to a triumphant halt, shoving me forward into the cleared space. Rukia stood waiting, hands firmly on the hips of a frilly, absurdly bright blue maid costume. "Your timing is unacceptable, Ichigo." Behind her, Rangiku leaned on a gaudy prop staff, one eyebrow arched in mock menace. "Tell me honestly," she purred, "do I embody a suitably terrifying allure?" I just stared, my brain refusing to process the scene. Renji, beaming, gestured like a ringmaster. Orihime waved with sparkling enthusiasm. Chad offered a stoic nod. Uryu adjusted his glasses, his…