It was very refreshing indeed. I would have liked it more if I could understand what was happening. Seriously some storyline elements got a little confusing for me there, I know it sort of makes some sence but it got too the point of "Let's show Ichigo kick some ass"

Why did they need like 4 Captains there if Ichigo handed that guy his ass... with Bankai (huh?) which to me looked like his battle with Byakuya (They had little shards of blades TOO!) I could go on with things that didn't make much sence but I enjoyed it so I'd be hitting myself over it

I'll just say this, It was Fan Service, and I as a Fan loved it