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Ishida's Trump Card, the Cutter of Souls

EpisodeEp. 157

Episode 157 closes two Hueco Mundo duels. Uryū Ishida ends his fight with Cirucci Sanderwicci by revealing the Seele Schneider, the lone bladed Quincy weapon, while Yasutora Sado presses his brutal brawl with Gantenbainne Mosqueda toward an awakening.

Arc: The Hueco Mundo arc Part 1
Japanese Air Date: January 23, 2008
English Air Date: October 17, 2009
Opening Theme: After Dark
Ending Theme: Kansha
Previous Episode: Ishida & Pesche, the United Attack of Friendship?
Next Episode: Right Arm of the Giant, Left Arm of the Devil
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Summary

As Cirucci's blade feathers rain down, Uryū unveils the Seele Schneider, which he had Urahara help retrieve, drawing accusations of theft from the indignant Pesche. Uryū explains the weapon counters high-speed vibrations with faster ones, its surface humming at three million cycles per second, more than double the rate of Cirucci's feathers. Forced to abandon most of her Resurrección, Cirucci concentrates her power into a single sweeping energy blade.

Her all-or-nothing attacks shatter the surrounding pillars, but Uryū cuts through them and reveals the weapon's true purpose: not to slice vibrating Reishi but to loosen its bonds and steal it, draining her energy blade away. He then nocks it in his bow, declaring that a Quincy fights with arrows, and fires it through Cirucci's chest. Choosing to spare her, he pierces the source of her powers so she cannot pursue him, and the Exequias soon arrive to collect her.

On the other front, Sado is hurled through walls by Gantenbainne, who dismisses a Human unable to move at high speed. Refusing to fall, Sado channels his Fullbring, Brazo Derecha de Gigante, landing a stunning backhand before being battered by the relentless Uno Dos Cientos. Sensing his right arm change since arriving in Hueco Mundo, Sado at last masters it and rises with the true form of his weapon, a great shield he calls his real right arm.

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Key Events

Uryū reveals the Seele Schneider and explains its vibration-countering function. Cirucci discards most of Golondrina to focus her power into a single blade. Uryū drains her Reishi, then fires the Seele Schneider from his bow through her chest. He spares Cirucci by piercing her Saketsu, and the Exequias come for her. Sado endures Gantenbainne's assault and awakens the true form of Brazo Derecha de Gigante.

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Notes

The episode adapts Chapter 258 and Chapter 259. Featured abilities include Hirenkyaku, Cirucci's Ala Cortadola Hachador and Gradiator, Sonído, Gantenbainne's Uno Dos Cientos, Sado's Brazo Derecha de Gigante, the Resurrección Golondrina, and the Quincy weapons Seele Schneider and Ginrei Kojaku. A removed manga flashback and softened blood are noted among the anime changes. A Picture Book segment has Cirucci stomping Pesche. The opening theme is After Dark and the ending is Kansha.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Uryu a Fullbringer in Bleach?

No, Uryu Ishida is a Quincy. In this episode he fights with the Seele Schneider, described as the lone bladed Quincy weapon, while it is Yasutora Sado who wields the Fullbring, Brazo Derecha de Gigante.

What is the Seele Schneider in Bleach?

The Seele Schneider is the sole bladed Quincy weapon, which Uryu had Urahara help retrieve. Its surface hums at three million cycles per second, more than double the rate of Cirucci's feathers, letting it counter high-speed vibrations and drain an enemy's Reishi.

How does Uryu defeat Cirucci Sanderwicci?

Uryu uses the Seele Schneider to loosen the bonds of Cirucci's energy blade and drain it away, then nocks the weapon in his bow and fires it through her chest. He chooses to spare her by piercing the source of her powers so she cannot pursue him.

What happens in Sado's fight with Gantenbainne?

Sado is battered by Gantenbainne's relentless Uno Dos Cientos but refuses to fall. Sensing his right arm change since arriving in Hueco Mundo, he masters it and rises with the true form of Brazo Derecha de Gigante, a great shield he calls his real right arm.

Which chapters does Bleach episode 157 adapt?

Ishida's Trump Card, the Cutter of Souls adapts Chapter 258 and Chapter 259. A removed manga flashback and softened blood are noted among the anime changes.

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