With the Captains suffering casualties and heavy injuries on their side, all hope seemed to be lost... until Shinji Hirako appeared, along with the rest of the former Shinigami. Though the aid of the Vizards certainly helped to draw the battle in their favor, it seemed Aizen's power alone proved too much for them.
I'll hold on to Stour for play when I can, and Shinji, until it becomes fully impossible to manage. I hope I can find the time to get on a couple times a week, if not, I will drop Shinji as well.
Edit: As a note, I'm going to finish out the threads the characters are currently involved in.