This was something I brought up in Godless' blog post but I didn't want to derail that one so I am posting it here.
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KenseixHisagi69
Those aren't really plot holes. They are unresolved plot devices. The soul cycle for the most part is well-explained.
Humans who lived good lives go to soul society. Those who lived bad lives go to hell. Those who cling to their deaths and cannot or will not cross over willingly either eventually become hollows or are eaten by hollows, which
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