Other than the numerous plot holes, the other reason I can’t consider TYBW to be anything but the worst Bleach Arc is that the plot is so thin.
Back in Soul Society Arc, there were so many relevant questions and plot points that the story needed to unravel:
Ichigo and the gang need to save Rukia.
What is going on with Gin Ichimaru?
Who killed Captain Aizen?
What is Rukia’s past and why does she feel that she deserves to die?
Does Ishida still hold hatred towards the Soul Reapers despite coming to Soul Society to save one?
Will Orihime be able to uphold her promise to protect Ichigo?
Ganju’s story. Who killed his beloved older brother?
What is Kenpachi’s deal? Why is he seeking out Ichigo?
Why is Byakuya is adamant about Rukia being executed?
Why is there seemingly no love between Byakuya and Rukia?
Why does Renji blame Ichigo for Rukia’s upcoming execution when he was the one that dragged her back to the Soul Society?
Will Hitsugaya be able to uncover Gin’s schemes?
Why does Rangiku seem so attached to Gin?
Why does Komumora wear the face cover that he does?
Why does Central 46 keep changing the execution orders?
Why did Shunsui spare Chad?
In Soul Society, everyone had their own ambitions, their own goals and their unique abilities. Everyone had a stake whether they were friend or foe.
There was so much mystery and the story was unraveling beautifully.
In comparison, TYBW’s plot is just vaguely: “Oh damn, Yhwach is trying to take over the world, we gotta kill him!”
None of the fights feel personal.
No one was excited for Hitsugaya vs Bazz-B. No one was excited about Renji vs Mask De Masculine. No one was excited for Shunsui vs Lille Baro.
All of this being because no one is connected, there are no storylines, just fights.
Even in the winter war, there was a reason why everyone fought who they did.
Komumura and Hisagi fought Tōsen for a reason. Rangiku confronted Gin for a reason. Shinji fought Aizen for a reason.
Ichigo fought Grimmjow and Ulquiorra for relevant reasons.
TYBW, the Quincies and the Soul Reapers are so disconnected that the plot feels thin.
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