Bleach Episode 313

adapted from Bleach (manga)

Related anime:
Bleach Rock Musical (musical special)
Bleach the Movie: Memories of Nobody
Bleach: The DiamondDust Rebellion - Mō Hitotsu no Hyōrinmaru (movie) (sequel)
Bleach: Fade to Black - Kimi no Na o Yobu (movie 3) (sequel)
Bleach: Jigoku-hen (movie 4) (sequel)
Bleach: Memories in the Rain (OAV)
Bleach: The Sealed Sword Frenzy (OAV)


Extras on the DVD this time around include company previews, the original Japanese closer, and two slightly different clean closers. The most distinctive extra is “Bears' Mini-Theater,” which is a (very) brief and amusing recap of key scenes from all 13 episodes using a pair of stuffed bears set to captions and circus-style music. Included in the case is another set of “No-No Big Brother!” stickers.

Some fans of the series may not be happy with how it ends, as it feels like there should be more to say. I think another chapter would spoil the fine dramatic balance which has been achieved here, however, and given the way things have progressed over the course of the series I don't see any other reasonable way it could end. This is a series where the writing, musical scoring, and voice work have come together perfectly to create something truly special. Only its artistic merits keep Koi Kaze from finishing its run as far and away the best overall series of the year, and there are none that will top it in writing. If you can appreciate serious stories about forbidden love, then this is a title you must see.