Oh wow. Ignoring ZOMG KOUGA REJECTS MURAMASA and subsequent BS revolving around those kick the dog shenanigans, I actually doubted it, but Byakuya vs. Kouga WAS badass. I'd say the best in the arc, but a few things brought it slightly down from that kind of claim (Still damn good regardless though). That overemphasis on slow-mo for a casual dodge, as that was too long a pause for Byakuya to just casually dodge the tip, Kouga's lack of incantation numbers (I'd have totally bought making up kido frankly were it not for that) and more importantly his blatant attempt to rip off Aizen, as well as the WTF of his power not being based around Muramasa but rather 'his own' despite said blade being entirely separate at this point.
Other than that though the choreography was DAMN fine for the early portion, particularly Kouga taking full advantage of the shape of his weapon. There's a reason Spears and the like need more love, so much application if you know what you're doing, depending on the overall shape. Sure it was in essence bashing weapons together, but it was doing it WELL for once. The kido bit even went fluidly too, and regardless of the Aizen ripoff going on (Seriously, JUST make it distort depth perception, going so far as the claim of 'all five senses' was retarded, though granted that would be a stretch from just that to Muramasa's ability), Kouga's ability in play saw some damn fine use too.
Edit: Aw hell, it ruined it with a Morale Lesson speech crap in the middle of the fight. Bloody brought it to a halt, though it was slightly slowing down prior to that... >>
Also communicate with others Byakuya? Granted your excuse wasn't as poor as I was expecting, may even be passable compared to Kouga's past crap, but you shut your damn mouth regardless.
Other than that though the choreography was DAMN fine for the early portion, particularly Kouga taking full advantage of the shape of his weapon. There's a reason Spears and the like need more love, so much application if you know what you're doing, depending on the overall shape. Sure it was in essence bashing weapons together, but it was doing it WELL for once. The kido bit even went fluidly too, and regardless of the Aizen ripoff going on (Seriously, JUST make it distort depth perception, going so far as the claim of 'all five senses' was retarded, though granted that would be a stretch from just that to Muramasa's ability), Kouga's ability in play saw some damn fine use too.
Edit: Aw hell, it ruined it with a Morale Lesson speech crap in the middle of the fight. Bloody brought it to a halt, though it was slightly slowing down prior to that... >>
Also communicate with others Byakuya? Granted your excuse wasn't as poor as I was expecting, may even be passable compared to Kouga's past crap, but you shut your damn mouth regardless.