Episode 48: It's Byakuya! And Kenpachi! And Mayuri! And Unohana! And... Hanataro?! (Anime Episodes 196 & 197)

...and Urahara, doing some shady favors in the background? Huh. Who knew? This week, Del and Nomi speculate about Head Captain Yamamoto's strategic tactics (and his moral ambiguities), and they break down the fight between Byakuya (who finally got the "be a good older brother" memo) and Seventh Espada Zommari Rureaux (whose powers are almost cool). Manga Chapters 196, “Joining the Battle! The Strongest Shinigami Army Appears" 298. Intruderz 3 299. The Verbal Warfare 197, "Byakuya's Bankai, the Quiet Anger" 300. Curse Named Love 301. Nothing Like Equal Podcast Socials: Twitter: @ TSeireitei Instagram: TheSeireitei Del: Tumblr: @ sonnets-and-snowdrops AO3: sonnets_and_snowdrops Nomi: Ao3: Chaotic_Dreamer Discord: Nooms#0806 013imokenpi / Nomi's recommendation: https://twitter.com/013imokenpi/status/1500265261470863362?s=21 Shapooda / Del's recommendation: https://saramir9.tumblr.com/post/641848393047687168/happy-birthday-byakuya-shapooda-took-my-vague