Bleach: Memories in the Rain

In the real world, many people have a way with words, but in Anime, very few have their way with OSTs. Bleach is one of if not the only one that comes to mind when envisioning a good selection of soundtracks.

This special episode is the first Bleach OVA that debuted as a feature in Jump Fest 2004, it's an alternative version of the Memories in Rain mini-arc from the Anime and Manga series, I don't recognize any striking differences from broth versions, it's a good standalone arc that presents Ichigo as a character and highlights his defects and strengths.

Well First off i'm gonna say that this OVA: Memories in the Rain was made as a pilot before bleach was ever aired. It comprises of parts from episodes 7, 8 and 9 with alterations of course, it's more true to the manga which is a plus.

So don't get it into your head like some of the other reviewers that this is an addition to the main series of Bleach.

The art and sound are a step up from the series which is good to note; nice background music and clearer and more defined animation.

Also the seiyuu of Kon is Tite Kubo the creator of Bleach ... and the ending theme 'Memories in the Rain' is sung by the seiyuu's of Ichigo and Rukia.

Their is more emphasis on the story line and character development than usual which is probably due to the 3 episodes condensed into one slightly longer episode which in my opinion was a good idea.

I enjoyed this OVA and prefer it to eps 7, 8 and 9 as quality over quantity is what i like in anime.

I do love bleach but this special doesn’t anything special on it. I can say that there was an improvement on the art and the BGM but as per story, it just like they took one episode from the original anime series and added “little” into it. Nothing really new to look out for. I’m just a little disappointed because I am really expecting more. It’s just I am just watching an episode that I’ve seen before.