This ep made me doubt if it was filler or not.. It took me a couple of minutes to realise that it must be filler. Compared to the previous fillers this looks like it will be real good. Finally some real fighting.
I'm curious how Ikkaku will fight without his bankai.. since Hitsugaya is close and all. I only hope that it won't end like the previous arrancar fight.. letting them get beat up and in the final 5 minutes release the limiter and kick their ass.