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Fri 16 Jul 2010

Arrancar Essay: Fatal wound or a flesh wound?

Posted by Minerva under Aaroniero Arruruerie, Apache, Arrancar, Avirama Redder, Barragan Luisenbarn, Charlotte Cuuhlhourne, Choe Neng Poww, Cirucci Thunderwitch, Coyote Starrk, Demora, Di Roy Rinker, Dondochakka, Dordonii Alessandro Del Socacchio, Essays, Findor Carias, Gantenbainne Mosqueda, Ggio Vega, Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez, Iceringer, Lilynette Gingerback, Loly Aivirrne, Luppi, Menoly Mallia, Mila-Rose, Nakeem Greendina, Nelliel Tu Odelschwanck, Nirgge Parduoc, Nnoitra Gilga, Pesche, Quincy, Rubobon, Shawlong Kufang, Shinigami, Sun-Sun, Szayelaporro Grantz, Tesra Lindocruz, Tia Harribel, Ulquiorra Cifer, Vasto Lordes, Wonderweiss Margela, Yammy Rialgo, Yylfordt Grantz, Zommari LeRoux
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Characters: Arrancars (all)
Spoilers: through ch 383
A/n: Most panels quoted are from Ju-Ni scanlations due to their overall excellent translations. Comments are welcome and appreciated!
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Wed 14 Jul 2010

Nnoitra Essay: To No Longer See Your Pity

Posted by Minerva under Arrancar, Despair, Espada, Essays, Five, Heart, Hollows, Nelliel Tu Odelschwanck, Nnoitra Gilga, Tesra Lindocruz
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Characters: Nnoitra Gilga, Nelliel Tu Odelschwanck, Tesra Lindocruz
Spoilers: through ch 313
A/n: Title is a reference to the last line of the vol 33 poem (“We lift our heads/Higher than the moon/Your pity/Can no longer be seen”). All panels quoted are from Ju-Ni scanlations due to their overall excellent translations. Comments are welcome and appreciated!
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Thu 18 Mar 2010

Nnoitra Essay: Prey for the Mantis

Posted by Minerva under Arrancar, Cirucci Thunderwitch, Despair, Espada, Essays, Five, Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez, Hollows, Ishida Uryuu, Kurosaki Ichigo, Nelliel Tu Odelschwanck, Nnoitra Gilga, Quincy, Sado Yasutora, Tesra Lindocruz, Wonderweiss Margela, Zaraki Kenpachi
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Character: Nnoitra Gilga
Spoilers: through ch 395
A/n: Except for the few pre-Arrancar Arc panels (from Project Soul Society), all panels quoted are from Ju-Ni scanlations due to their overall excellent translations. Comments are welcome and appreciated!
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Wed 27 Jan 2010

Higher than the Moon Conclusion: To be continued?

Posted by Minerva under Arrancar, Despair, Espada, Essays, Five, Heart, Hollows, Nnoitra Gilga, Ship Manifesto, Tesra Lindocruz, Tesra x Nnoitra
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So, where does all this leave us? (more…)

 

Wed 27 Jan 2010

Higher than the Moon Part VI: Epiphany

Posted by Minerva under Arrancar, Despair, Espada, Essays, Five, Heart, Hollows, Nnoitra Gilga, Ship Manifesto, Tesra Lindocruz, Tesra x Nnoitra
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Finally, Zaraki has had enough and decides to use his ultimate technique: kendo. (more…)

 

Wed 27 Jan 2010

Higher than the Moon Part V: The Dark Night Seems Endless

Posted by Minerva under Arrancar, Despair, Espada, Essays, Five, Heart, Hollows, Nnoitra Gilga, Ship Manifesto, Tesra Lindocruz, Tesra x Nnoitra
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As Neliel bounced out of the way, Ichigo’s attempt to rush to her aid was thwarted by Nnoitra, who then informs Ichigo that he will die here. (more…)

 

Wed 27 Jan 2010

Higher than the Moon Part IV: The Storm Breaks Loose

Posted by Minerva under Arrancar, Despair, Espada, Essays, Five, Heart, Hollows, Nnoitra Gilga, Ship Manifesto, Tesra Lindocruz, Tesra x Nnoitra
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While Nnoitra resumes his battle with Neliel, in 294 Tesra regains control of the situation on the sidelines. (more…)

 

Tue 26 Jan 2010

Higher than the Moon Part III: Blast from the Past

Posted by Minerva under Arrancar, Despair, Espada, Essays, Five, Heart, Hollows, Nnoitra Gilga, Ship Manifesto, Tesra Lindocruz, Tesra x Nnoitra
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With that battle settled at least, Orihime suddenly realises that Neliel is missing. (more…)

 

Tue 26 Jan 2010

Higher than the Moon Part II: Point and Counterpoint

Posted by Minerva under Arrancar, Despair, Espada, Essays, Five, Heart, Hollows, Nnoitra Gilga, Ship Manifesto, Tesra Lindocruz, Tesra x Nnoitra
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Nnoitra reappears alone at the end of Ichigo’s battle with Grimmjow in 286, throwing his zanpakuto at Grimmjow to get him out of the way. There’s no sign of Tesra in the panels. (more…)

 

Tue 26 Jan 2010

Higher than the Moon Part I: Unexpected Knowledge

Posted by Minerva under Arrancar, Despair, Espada, Essays, Five, Heart, Hollows, Nnoitra Gilga, Ship Manifesto, Tesra Lindocruz, Tesra x Nnoitra
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The first time we see Nnoitra outside of the Espada meeting is during his interaction with Ulquiorra outside of Orihime’s room in 249. (more…)

 

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