I agree, the fillers this time are definitely better than the Bount arc, but it's not looking to be exactly spectacular. [spoiler] I mean, it's looking like one of those typical heir of prominent family is in danger of being overthrown. Personally, I love Kenryuu despite his anti-canon-ness. I adore him while Hitsugaya doesn't have screentime. Also, besides Ichigo and Renji, Ikkaku can also reach bankai. Granted, he doesn't want to become captain, he could be forced to do it. I can also see the similarities between Kyouraku and Shuusuke, but there are definite differences. I wish not to mention them, but there are differences.[/spoiler]
Bleach is one of my favorite animes though; it's enjoyable when they aren't doing fillers. The fillers even have their moments. Nova/Noba from the Bount arc was the only good thing from that. Ririn should be shot, and Kuroudo/Cloud should fall into a meat grinder...or something...They annoy me...If you haven't noticed...