Wow, Bleach 164 Ishida's Strategy, the 20-second Offense and Defense was released yesterday, and i have to say it is so far one of the best episodes since they started this arc. The episode centeres around Ishida and Renji's fight against Szayel Aporro Granz. The fight sequence is actually pretty good (even though stuff like blood has still been toned down) and is one of my favourite combo attacks - the other being Rukia's Kido combo against Aaroniero Arruruerie. I was a little dissapointed that when Szayel ate Lumiina, Lumiina turned into a purple ball - as opposed to just being eaten alive (that would have been cool).

Its also clear to see that with Kon missing Pesce and Dondochakka are trying their best to fill his shoes.

Grimmjow brought Orihime to Ichigo to heal his wounds and Ulquiorra found them. Can't wait for next weeks episode - we get to see Grimmjow and Ulquiorra's "fight", and then Ichigo and Grimmjow's fight. Grimmjow also fires the Gran Rey Cero - i hope it looks and sounds awesome - i have high expectations for this attack - but it looks like he fires it at the end of the episode becasue episode 166's title is Desperate Effort vs. Desperate Effort! The Hollowized Ichigo, and ichigo stops that attack by transforming into a hollow, and (going by the manga) Grimmjow should release straight away, too.
Its starting to get really good now - i just hope that they animate it properly - WE NEED BLOOD, PEOPLE!!!!

Can't wait for tomorrow's manga chapter!!