Baby, Hold Your Hand 2 (Never Ending My Dream)

Emotional Rollercoaster!

I can't express my emotions enough through this episode. The manga adaptation was 10/10, the animation was 10/10, and the soundtrack choices throughout the episode were great. The music during Mayuri's neglecting moment was 100/100! I wasn't expecting this soundtrack choice, and it worked amazingly! Overall, Mayuri's portrayal was on point. Not to mention, the action sequence was great. Blending Nemuri Nanago's backstory throughout the fight scene was a good choice. I was happy, I got sad, and I enjoyed this episode very much. Maybe because, as I said, it was an emotional rollercoaster! Thanks to all the staff working on this episode and to the Goat himself-Tite Kubo! I hope this episode gets a 9.5+ rating!

The episode is great in terms of the beautiful storytelling and the OST in the background that gives the episode an atmosphere and the well-crafted character writing that does not lack the criteria of a successful character. Mayuri is a dark, psychopathic character who is thirsty for inventions with the dream of becoming the greatest inventor. He is a character that many will not understand. He is a deep, narcissistic character who spoils his inventions and does not admit weakness, even though he sometimes becomes weak in front of Nemu. He is one of the best characters in the work. He's better than urahara.

After last weeks Milestone of an episode, I knew i weren't going to get anything like that again, however this episode was still an amazing experience!

Ever since Thousand Year Blood War began, I have been wanting to see Mayuri really take center stage.. and he really does in this episode! I like his character, how he is written, and this episode was just what I wanted!

How the story is integrated into the action in this episode, really elevated the whole experience, into something I will always remember!

Animation and visuals goes hard as you would expect, and there is no sense of slowing down after last week!

Cour 3 really is about to become my favorite, now its up to the last 3 episodes, to cerment that!

The recent episode of Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Conflict: Baby, Hold Your Hand 2 is a masterclass in combining intense action with stunning visuals. Studio Pierrot has outdone itself with fluid animation, striking color palettes, and atmospheric lighting that elevate the tension and stakes of the ongoing battles. The episode explores themes of sacrifice, ingenuity, and perseverance, with each character shining in their moments of resolve.

The pacing maintains a perfect balance between high-energy confrontations and quieter, introspective moments, offering emotional depth amidst the chaos. Fans have particularly praised the innovative and artistic depiction of unique powers, which push the boundaries of the series' visuals without overshadowing the narrative .

This episode sets a high standard for the series, delivering a thrilling, emotionally engaging experience that leaves viewers eagerly anticipating what's next. It's a testament to how far Bleach has evolved, solidifying its place as one of the standout anime of the year.

Overall rating: 10/10

The episode was overall about the continuation to the Baby Hold Your Hand Pt. 1 which is a fight between Mayuri and Pernida, two symbols of constant and continuous evolution and progress in the verse. The left hand governing evolution, and the number one perfection hater, considering it as obstacle of progress.

Nemu:

His own masterpiece the ever evolving Nemuri Nanago alias Nemu, what a name choice Kubo and Mayuri, well Nemu means to sleep in Japanese, and a dreamer needs to sleep to dream and Mayuri needed Nemu for his dream, she was a great character (R. I. P)

Pernida :

This hand Pernida governor of evolution the core Quincy belief, and its layers and thematics are too engrained in science and specifically neurology and whatnot, so Kubo attributing the neuro-control to it was nothing short of brilliant, learning constantly is the Compulsory.

The Flashback:

The flashback and the story of Nemu is truly heartwarming and at the same time heartbreaking, a sultry dose of melodrama laced with a perverted sense of possessiveness and control, protection and preservation from Kurotsuchi to Nemu, proving my point of him being villainous.

Szayelaporro Granz appearance:

Oh this moment the recall to his instance where Mayuri flagrantly rejected perfection, and the self-blame of Kurotsuchi manifesting in Szayelaporro spectre within his psyche, honestly gnawed at my soul from how real it is, it's a reality check to Mayuri, outstanding.

Mayuri and His Neverending dreamscape:

The conclusion of this fight was something of a dream, a dreamscape of an ever evolving scientist, a hater of perfection because it's a hinderance to his progress in research, I understand him as an engineer myself, but a scientist should not overly dream, to achieve.

Post-Credit Scenes:

1. The Bambies Fight:

Oh these addition are too intriguing to say least, I am curious as to how they will progress from them, it raised numerous question marks in my mind, let's trust Kubo and carry on!

2. The Jugram vs Bazz Clash Teaser:

The appearance of both Jugram Haschwalth and Bazz-B serves as a teaser for their upcoming duel and retrospective that's the finale, and oh my God my anticipation is on the rise here. Not only that, but also an underlying feeling of anxiety tinged with a sorrowful melancholy.

Artistic Talk:

Speaking about the artistic direction of this episode, it wss nothing short of an accumulation of brilliant: storyboard, KA, VA, OST, Fx, SFx, truly and honestly immersive, plus a commendable effort on the CGI department, Pierrot once again outdid themselves.