GAMERS DECIDE - Bleach

[Top 15] Best Yoruichi Shihouin Wallpapers That Look Awesome

Couchandthepotato — Tue, 01 Nov 2022 07:35:15 +0000

As Bleach Shinigamis go, Yoruichi Shihoin is one of the most versatile and idiosyncratic characters in the story. The former 2nd Captain of the Gotei 13 and commander of the Covert Ops unit, Yoruichi, has always been an eccentric who rarely, if ever, conformed to the rules. A princess from the Shihoin Clan, one of the four noble clans in Soul Society, Yoruichi is a beauty to behold, and in this article, we will highlight 15 of the best Yoruichi wallpapers that look awesome.

15. Neko Form Yoruichi Wallpaper

Cats are as cute as they dangerous.

Yoruichi possesses a unique shapeshifting ability that allows her to transform into a black cat whenever she wishes. This ability is unique to her and no other Shinigami in known history has ever possessed this ability. Yoruichi uses this ability to disguise herself, as seen in this wallpaper.

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14. Cute Yoruichi Wallpaper

It's wild to imagine Yoruichi making a cute face.

Although Yoruichi is often seen exhibiting both serious and playful characteristics, when in the mood, she can come off as a pretty adorable and cute character. A beautiful dark-skinned character with long black hair and golden irises, Yoruichi is an attractive shinigami, as seen in this wallpaper.

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13. Fierce Yoruichi Wallpaper

Fierce women are irresistible.

As one of the few female Shinigamis that have achieved the rank of captain in the Gotei 13, Yoruichi looks the part, since she can come across as a fierce character when she is serious. In this wallpaper, she looks like a badass character who can take care of herself.

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12. Minimalist Yoruichi Wallpaper

Only real Bleach fans will know who this character is.

Minimalist wallpapers are some of the most downloaded wallpapers due to their distinct image attributes without too many features. Often used as background wallpapers, this Yoruichi minimalist wallpaper is one of the best wallpapers you can have if you are a big fan of the eccentric Shinigami.

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11. Pervy Yoruichi Wallpaper

To imagine that Yoruichi was a Captain of Gotei 13.

Due to her playful and flirtatious nature, Yoruichi is often known to make overt perverse gestures, such as transforming from her cat to her naked human form in front of Kurosaki Ichigo or dressing in luscious outfits, as seen in this wallpaper.

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10. Serious Yoruichi Wallpaper

Sometimes, even the most playful characters have to get serious.

As a princess from the noble Shihoin clan, Yoruichi learned to be a responsible and mature Shinigami early in her childhood due to her future duties as the leader of her clan. Thus, when confronted with a crisis, she knows how to remain calm and assess the situation, as seen in this wallpaper.

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9. Hoodie Yoruichi Wallpaper

Why anyone would cover up such a beauty, I don't know!

Yoruichi is one of the most stylish characters in Bleach, known for dressing up in very bewitching outfits. This wallpaper is inspired by her character to create a Yoruichi fan art where she's wearing a pendant and is dressed in a hoodie, concealing her hair and going along with her role as the former commander of the Covert Ops.

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8. Casual Yoruichi Wallpaper

Yoruichi seems like such a cool character to hang out with.

This is the perfect wallpaper for Yoruichi stans, which is fan art inspired by her character design. Sporting a short dress with black and white arms and leg warmers, this wallpaper gives her a casual look that complements her dark skin tone and highlights her attractive hourglass figure.

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7. Angry Yoruichi Wallpaper

The most laid-back people are the last people you should make angry.

Most people may be fooled by the laid-back, happy-go-lucky nature of Yoruichi Shihoin, but those few characters who know her well know that it would be unwise to get on her bad side because once she's angry, her terror knows no bounds. This wallpaper perfectly illustrates her in this state.

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6. Injured Yoruichi Wallpaper

Even while injured, Yoruichi still looks amazing!

Yoruichi is rarely injured in battle due to her superior abilities in stealth and direct combat. Despite this, she has faced a few formidable opponents that have managed to bruise her, as this fan art wallpaper illustrates.

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5. Covert Ops Yoruichi Wallpaper

The prettiest women are the deadliest.

The former commander of the Covert Ops unit, Yoruichi is one of the few Shinigamis that can attack using both stealth and direct combat. The interior, clandestine guard of Soul Society, the Covert Ops unit carries out assassinations ordered by the Central 46, thus making Yoruichi one of the deadliest assassins in Soul Society.

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4. Shinigami Yoruichi Wallpaper

It would be fun to see what kind of Zanpakuto Yoruichi wields.

Though she may not seem like a Shinigami because she never uses a Zanpakutou, Yoruichi Shihoin was in fact the Captain of the 2nd Division of the Gotei 13 years ago, and at that time, she used to carry a Zanpakuto that resembled a wakizashi, as seen in this wallpaper.

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3. Anti-Hierro Armor Yoruichi Wallpaper

Yoruichi vs. Harribel was the fight we should have been given!

One of the deadliest armaments that Yoruichi Shihoin possesses in her arsenal is the Anti-Hierro Armor, which comprises a set of metal gloves and boots designed specifically to counter an Arrancar's Hierro during hand-to-hand combat and enhance her limbs for direct combat, as seen in this wallpaper.

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2. Foxy Yoruichi Wallpaper

Yoruichi would make a perfect Bond girl!

An attractive woman with a great sense of style, Yoruichi Shihoin completely personifies the English idiom "Dress to Kill," as seen in this fan art wallpaper that brings out her foxy nature.

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1. Sexy Yoruichi Wallpaper

Bleach waifus are the best!

An attractive, intelligent, and capable Shinigami, Yoruichi is the whole package of an anime waifu, a combination of smart and sexy. This ultimate Yoruichi fan art wallpaper perfectly illustrates her sexy side in a beach bikini.

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[Top 15] Best Ichigo Kurosaki Wallpapers That Look Awesome

Couchandthepotato — Tue, 01 Nov 2022 06:58:03 +0000

The best thing about anime is that fans get to create their own wallpapers based on their favorite characters. Bleach is filled with bright, colorful characters drawn by the manga's author, Kubo Tite, and many talented fans have created their own wallpapers based on these characters, which are free to download on various websites. In this article, we will highlight the top 15 best Ichigo Kurosaki wallpapers that look awesome.

15. Casual outfit Ichigo Wallpaper

Cool as a cucumber!

When Ichigo is not fighting Hollows and Arrancars in Karakura or Hueco Mundo, he is just a normal high school teenager, and this wallpaper shows how cool he is when he's not wearing his shinigami outfit. This wallpaper demonstrates that Ichigo's fashion remains consistent regardless of his duties.

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14. Ichigo and Zangetsu Minimalist Wallpaper

"It's meaningless to just live, it's meaningless to just fight. I want to win!"

Zangetsu, who is better known as White Ichigo and Hollow Ichigo, is the Inner Hollow who acts as the manifestation of Ichigo's Zanpakuto and constantly challenges him so that he can take over his body and powers. This wallpaper perfectly showcases Ichigo's inner world, which exists in a delicate balance.

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13. Ichigo's True Form Minimalist Wallpaper

A picture is worth 1,000 words.

The beauty of minimalist wallpapers is that they only highlight the important details of an image, giving just enough information to recognize what the image is. This wallpaper highlights Kurosaki Ichigo's shinigami form where he is wielding two Zanpakuto blades, making it easy to recognize that this is his true Shinigami form.

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12. Vasto Lorde Minimalist Wallpaper

The monster that destroyed an Espada with two Resurreccións.

Vasto Lorde Ichigo is the most powerful Hollow form of Kurosaki Ichigo, and this fact was proven when he completely annihilated the fourth Espada, Ulquiorra Cifer. This minimalist wallpaper shows him in his Vasto Lorde form, highlighting only the most significant details of the deadly Hollow.

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11. Ichigo's First Shinigami Form Wallpaper

How it all began.

One of the best moments in Bleach was the first time Kurosaki Ichigo received Shinigami powers from Kuchiki Rukia and turned into a Shinigami. This wallpaper is perfect because it's an impeccable representation of Kurosaki Ichigo in his first transformation as a Shinigami.

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10. Ichigo invades Soul Society Wallpaper

This is how a hero makes a grand entrance!

When Ichigo learned that Kuchiki Rukia's execution sentence had been pushed forward, he knew that it was imperative to invade Soul Society as soon as possible. Therefore, after bringing his friends together to prepare for the upcoming fight, he invaded Soul Society dressed as a sinister figure, as shown in this wallpaper, making one of the best entrances in the series.

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9. Ichigo activating Bankai Wallpaper

The moment that Byakuya got a reality check.

Rated as the best fight in the series by many fans of Bleach, the captain of the sixth division, Kuchiki Byakuya, finally had the anticipated showdown with Kurosaki Ichigo after the latter invaded Soul Society to rescue Kuchiki Rukia. The best moment in the fight came after Kurosaki shocked Byakuya by revealing that he had achieved Bankai and went on to activate it, creating the stance shown in this wallpaper.

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8. Ichigo Fullbring Bankai Reveal Wallpaper

Who knew Ichigo's Bankai could look any better?

After Kurosaki Ichigo battled Aizen and defeated him, he lost his Shinigami powers and only regained them after meeting Kugo Ginjo and the Xcution, a secret organization of Fullbring users. He eventually had to fight Ginjo, and after being pushed to the limit of his Fullbring powers, he activated his Bankai, revealing a new dazzling form shown in this wallpaper.

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7. Ichigo Hollow Form Wallpaper

Sometimes the hero looks like a villain.

Kurosaki Ichigo is one (if not the only) of the few characters in the series who has more than one power system. After it was revealed that he has an inner Hollow that he represses since it's always trying to take control of his body, he started learning to control it, using his Hollow mask like Vizards to bring forth this form as shown in this wallpaper.

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6. Protect Soul Society Wallpaper

The look of a man who is done playing around.

The Thousand Year Blood War Arc is arguably the best arc in the story due to the threat that Ichigo and his allies face. After Yhwach and the Wandenreich invade Soul Society and wreak havoc on the Shinigami, Kurosaki arrives to find several defeated Shinigami, and the immediate panel shows his reaction to this, as seen in this wallpaper.

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5. Ichigo Dual Zanpakutou Wallpaper

Two Zanpakutos can always get the job done twice as fast.

Kurosaki Ichigo's first fight with Yhwach saw him lose his Zanpakuto after it was broken in half. Learning that he had not been using his Zanpakuto as it should, he gets his Zanpakutou reforged and learns that his two inner sides (Hollow and Shinigami) mean that he should wield two Zanpakutous, obtaining his true form as shown in this wallpaper.

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4. Ichigo's True Form Wallpaper

Ichigo's true form is a work of art!

In his final fight against Yhwach, Kurosaki Ichigo revealed his new form after learning the true nature of his Zanpakutou, and it was one of the best panels as seen in this wallpaper, seeing him blend his Shinigami and Vasto Lorde forms while still maintaining control of his body.

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3. Ichigo's First Bankai Wallpaper

Sleek and swift as it looks.

Without a doubt, one of the best moments in the series was seeing Kurosaki Ichigo reveal his Bankai form during his fight with Kuchiki Byakuya. Unlike most Bankais, Ichigo's Bankai changed his appearance, as seen in this wallpaper, giving him a leaner and dapper outfit and increasing his speed and stamina.

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2. Ichigo Fullbring Bankai Wallpaper

Ichigo sure looks good in this form.

Kurosaki Ichigo's Fullbring Bankai is highly popular among fans due to its extremely powerful nature and, more importantly, due to how cool it looks. Changing his katana into a long Zanpakutou blade and transforming his Shihakusho into a more dapper fashion style and also adding gloves, this form makes one of the best wallpapers.

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1. Final Getsuga Tenshou Wallpaper

Despite losing his power, this form was worth it!

No form is more awesome and powerful than Kurosaki Ichigo's Final Getsuga Tenshou form. After fighting Zangetsu and finally accepting him, he gained a new power that allowed him to transform into Getsuga itself. Activating this form, Ichigo overwhelmed Aizen, weakening him enough to activate a Kido spell that finally sealed him. This wallpaper is one of the best Bleach wallpapers any fan can have.

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[Top 25] Ichigo Kurosaki Best Quotes That Are Legendary

Couchandthepotato — Tue, 01 Nov 2022 06:18:07 +0000

Bleach's protagonist, Ichigo Kurosaki, is known for being one of the most quotable characters in anime. Once he sets his mind to something and says it out loud, he makes sure that his words are backed up by serious action. In this article, we'll take a look at 25 of the best Ichigo Kurosaki quotes that are legendary.

25. Become strong not just for your own sake, but for your friends.

Kurosaki Ichigo never particularly wanted to be a Substitute Shinigami. All he wanted was to be a normal teenager who had the power to protect the people close to him. Therefore, after his mother was killed by a Hollow, he vowed to become strong enough not just to protect himself, but others too, and throughout the series, he stayed true to these words.

24. We can’t waste time worrying about the what-ifs.

After Kuchiki Rukia was taken back to Soul Society, charged with treason and sentenced to death, Ichigo understood that the clock was ticking and every second that he and his friends wasted was counting against Rukia, dooming her to her cruel fate. Using these words, he impressed upon his allies that caring about what could go wrong didn't matter. All that mattered was that they needed to act immediately.

23. Revenge is just the path you took to escape your suffering.

One of the recurring themes of enemy motives in Bleach is revenge. During the anime-only arc of the new captain of the third division, Amagai Shusuke, Kurosaki Ichigo eventually fights with the new captain, who wishes to kill the Captain Commander, Yamamoto Genryuusai, in revenge for murdering his father. Ichigo understands the suffering that Amagai Shusuke has gone through and hits him with a dose of truth by telling him that he is only using revenge as a way to escape his suffering.

22. I’m not fighting because I want to win, I’m fighting because I have to win.

Kurosaki Ichigo is one of the strongest characters in Bleach, and a lot of this is owed to his desire to win at all costs. Unlike most characters, Ichigo understands the difference between wanting to win and needing to win, a difference that, in many instances, has meant life or death for the people he cares for. The words in these quotes fully expressed why he knew he had to fight.

21. You know why big brothers are born first? To protect the little ones that come after them.

Kurosaki Ichigo is the oldest child in the Kurosaki family, and as such, he has always taken his responsibility as a first-born very seriously. Ever since his mother died, he knew that it was his duty to take care of Yuzu and Karin, and throughout the series, he dutifully protected them.

20. It’s meaningless to just live, and it’s meaningless to just fight. I want to win.

This quote shows us that Ichigo never wanted to be just a part of a world he had no control over. Thrust into the worlds of the Shinigami and Hollows, he knew that unless he made a conscious decision to take control of his life, he would become another victim of the chaos of those worlds.

19. I see. So basically, you're a shinigami? And you came all the way from some place called Soul Society to vanquish evil spirits? Which means that monster earlier was one of those evil spirits? And it attacked that little girl? Okay, I belie- NO WAY I'LL BELIEVE THAT, DUMBASS!

Kurosaki Ichigo's first meeting with Rukia was extremely hilarious due to the clashing personalities that both characters share. When Rukia explained where she came from and why she was in Karakura Town, Ichigo pretended to understand but did not believe her, eventually repeating everything she had told him sarcastically and making this one of the funniest quotes in the anime.

18. The difference in ability, what about it? Do you think I should give up just because you're stronger than me?

All the villains who fought Ichigo always wondered why he bothered fighting when he initially never stood a chance against them. However, Ichigo never thought that giving up was an option, and this quote shows why Ichigo always won against his opponents ultimately.

17. If miracles only happen once, what are they called the second time?

Ichigo vs. Kuchiki Byakuya is considered by many to be the best fight in Bleach, and this quote is one of the reasons why. After Ichigo revealed his Bankai and cornered Byakuya before he could react, the proud captain declared it a miracle that could only happen once. However, Ichigo proceeds to corner him again and asks him what miracles are called the second time, leaving Byakuya lost for words.

16. You wanted revenge? You're just making other people as miserable as you. Revenge is just the path you took to escape your suffering.

Ichigo has always been one to give his opponents a reality check, and in this case, Amagai Shusuke was on the receiving end after he decided to set Soul Society on fire all so that he could gain revenge by killing the Captain Commander. However, in doing so, he ended up inflicting pain on people and making them just as miserable as he was, and Ichigo didn't spare a moment to let him know this.

15. Revolving. And each time it's touched by the light of the sun and moon... The world is always changing into something new.

The one inevitable thing about the world is that it is constantly changing, and adapting to these changes is the best thing we can all do. Ichigo remarks on this in a philosophical way, proving that even in the Shinigami world, the world never stops spinning.

14. If you give me wings, I will soar for you even if this whole land sinks down to the water. If you give me a sword, I will fight for you even if this whole sky shoots through with your light.

Many times, Ichigo has had to rely on Zangetsu to get the extra power he needs to defeat a particular opponent, and in this quote, he speaks to Zangetsu and promises to fight for him if he helps him gain power. It is a deep quote that shows how strong the relationship between Ichigo and Zangetsu is.

13. I'm not Superman, so I can't say anything big like "I'll protect everyone on Earth!" I'm not a modest guy who will say "It's enough if I can protect as many people as my two hands can handle" either. I want to protect...a mountain-load of people.

This is a somewhat hilarious quote because, despite Ichigo's saying that he's not Superman, the powers he possesses would be enough to rival Superman if they ever fought. Nevertheless, it is one of the many quotes that show Ichigo's dedication to protecting people with the power he has.

12. Don't break anyone's heart, they only have one. Break their bones, they have 206.

Vizard Ichigo is one of the most unpredictable characters in Bleach due to the dark nature of his Hollow side. In a scene where he uses his Hollow powers, he uses a dark joke to remark how breaking someone's bones is better than breaking their heart because they have 206 bones and only one heart.

11. Zangetsu, I won't ask you to 'lend me your power' any more. And I won't tell you 'don't get in my way'. I won't even say 'let us fight together'. I'll fight for myself. Thank you, Zangetsu. You are me.

Ichigo had often relied on Zangetsu's power so much, but he eventually accepted him as being one with him and decided to fight for himself, showing how much he had improved his abilities.

10. Are you any different!? You sacrificed yourself to save me that time!! At that time were you thinking about complicated stuff like "this is my Shinigami duty"!? That's not what sacrificing yourself is! At the very least... I'm different! I haven't accepted any commitment. If things get bad I might run away... since I'm not a good enough person to be able to sacrifice my life for total strangers. But unfortunately I'm also not trash that can live happily without paying back his debts!

During the Soul Society invasion arc, Ichigo and his allies form a team to save Rukia, and once they do, Rukia criticizes Ichigo for saving her. However, Ichigo has none of it, berating her for saving him as well, yet being a hypocrite when he returns the favor. It's an awesome quote that shows how unorthodox the relationship between them is.

9. Dammit, is that how you greet your son who went out of his way to help a ghost on the way home?!

Kurosaki Ichigo and Kurosaki Isshin share a very atypical and comical father-son relationship. Although Isshin Kurosaki was a former Gotei 13 Captain who was very strong, as a father he acted like a total idiot, often greeting his son in the morning with a punch or a kick, something that Ichigo always complained of.

8. The moment I came out of that hole was the moment your luck ran out!

Ichigo often made sure that his opponents knew that the tables were about to be turned now that he had entered the fight, and in this case, he didn't miss the chance to declare that his opponent's luck was now at an end.

7. If fate is a millstone, then we are the grist. There is nothing we can do. So I wish for strength.

Ichigo proved time and again that he was willing to do anything to defeat his enemies, and this quote shows how much he believed that only through strength would he have a fighting chance.

6. Because he attained so much power, he could only be controlled by it. And in the end, maybe his only option was to destroy himself.

Power is not everything, and sometimes obtaining too much power ends up corrupting or destroying people. In Bleach, many villains desire power but eventually end up being controlled by that power, and in this quote, Ichigo says that ultimately, only destroying himself would the villain have escaped the clutches of control from the very power they possess.

5. That’s right. It’s not like I ever felt superior to anyone else because I could see ghosts. And I never planned to take it up as a profession. Hell, I never even felt the need to use my ability to help others. All I ever wanted was the normal life I couldn’t have. I’ve finally achieved what I always wanted.

This was a deep quote that really helped us get insight into the complicated life of Kurosaki Ichigo and showed us that he never wanted a lot of the things that came his way, such as his Shinigami and Hollow powers, but wanted to just be a normal teenager experiencing the usual things teenagers do.

4. Kariya sought the power to change his fate. What I sought was… a turn of fate.

Jin Kariya was the leader of the Bounts who sought to get revenge on Soul Society for how they turned on their tribe. He was a tragic figure who used the wrong course of action to make a change for his people, and Ichigo duly noted this in this quote.

3. You mean do I have a defense? Truth is, I’ve never really had any plans against any attacks. I just knew I had to win so I did. That’s my plan. I don’t care if you’re higher ranked than the other Espadas’ were, to me it’s all the same. I’ve gotta defeat you so I’ll find a way to do it. Simple.

Ichigo's most redeeming quality has always been that he didn't care who his opponent was or how powerful he was. All he cared about was that he needed to defeat them, and in this quote, he shrugs away the Espada he's fighting by telling him that he doesn't care if he was higher ranked.

2. The one who sliced off your left arm and leg...was that me, as well? If so, then slice off my left arm and leg. The one who was fighting against you just now was a Hollow form acting whilst I was unconscious. That wasn't me. If we're going to settle this, then it's not fair unless I'm in the same condition as you to begin with!

Ichigo's final fight against Ulquiorra was one of the most anticipated fights in the series, and it fully lived up to fans' expectations. However, Ichigo didn't exactly beat Ulquiorra fairly since he needed his Hollow to take full control of his body after having a hole blown through him. Therefore, Ichigo easily defeated Ulquiorra in his Vasto Lorde form, but after regaining consciousness, he asked Ulquiorra to inflict the same amount of damage on him as he did so that it would be a fair fight.

1. How did I pass? She beat me like I owed her money.

This is hands down the most hilarious quote from Ichigo ever, and he says this in Bleach: The Movie - Memories of Nobody. Although Ichigo is, for the most part, a very serious character, at times he comes up with the most comedic moments in the series, and this legendary quote is among the many that make him one of the best protagonists.

[Top 10] Bleach Best Waifu We Love (Ranked)

Couchandthepotato — Tue, 01 Nov 2022 05:35:51 +0000

When it comes to waifus, Bleach has no shortage of them. An ideal waifu is much more than just attractive; she is also elegant, witty, kind, bold, and many other qualities that round her up as a wholesome character that all anime fans love. In this article, we will rank the 10 best Bleach waifus.

10. Isane Kotetsu

Isane's favorite food is porridge.

Isane Kotetsu is the lieutenant of the 4th Division of the Gotei 13 under Captain Unohana Retsu. Isane is a tall (a physical trait that she dislikes), attractive, and well-endowed woman. She is introverted and observant but very loyal to her captain, viewing her as her mentor and mother figure.

What makes Isane an amazing Bleach waifu is:

She is extremely loyal: Isane is dedicated to her duties as a member of the healing division of Soul Society and faithfully places her trust in her captain, Unohana Retsu.
She possesses a strong sense of justice: Although she is prone to recklessly rushing toward enemies that are often far superior in skill to her, she fearlessly puts herself in danger to protect those she cares about.
She has a sense of adventure: Isane is a member of the Shinigami Women's Association, and she has found herself in trouble, such as the time when she tried to take a picture of Captain Kuchiki Byakuya.

9. Lisa Yadomaru

Lisa was promoted to the captain of the 8th Division after Kyoraku Shunsui became the Captain Commander.

Lisa Yadomaru, formerly the lieutenant of the 8th Division of the Gotei 13 under Captain Kyoraku Shunsui, is the current captain of the 8th Division and a member of the Vizard. Lisa is an attractive character who wears glasses and often wears miniskirts. She is a cold, calm waifu who loves reading erotic manga.

What makes Lisa a great waifu is:

She is very curious: During her tenure as a lieutenant, Lisa enjoyed spying on the captains' meetings.
She is playful: Just like her former captain, Kyoraku Shunsui, Lisa displays a playful nature.
She displays a perverted side: Lisa is known for her love of erotic manga and likes to lend them to her fellow vizard, Aikawa Love.

8. Nemu Kurotsuchi

Nemu likes pike fish but dislikes onions.

Nemu Kurotsuchi is the lieutenant of the 12th Division of Gotei 13 and an enhanced artificial soul created by her captain, Mayuri Kurotsuchi. She is a young, lean, well-endowed shinigami who often wears a short black kimono that extends to her thighs. Although she is constantly mistreated and used by her captain, she is loyal to him and often places herself in harm's way to protect him.

What makes Nemu a great waifu is:

She is extremely loyal to her creator, Mayuri Kurotsuchi.
Unlike her captain, Mayuri, she is a compassionate shinigami.

7. Tier Harribel

Harribel's aspect of death is sacrifice.

Tier Harribel is the former 3rd Espada in Aizen Sosuke's Arrancar army and the current de facto leader of Hueco Mundo. Harribel is a smart, analytical, and level-headed Arrancar who despises violence. She is often seen wearing a jacket that exposes her lower breasts, where her Espada number is located.

What makes Harribel a great waifu is:

She is tactical and prefers not to engage in combat unless absolutely necessary.
She cares for her companions, as seen when she becomes upset after noticing that her Fracción's presence is slowly fading away.

6. Neliel Tu Oderschvank

In the Bleach manga, Nel has green hair but in the original anime, her hair is turquoise.

Neliel Tu Oderschvank is the former 3rd Espada and an ally of Kurosaki Ichigo. Although she is frequently seen in her child state, her adult form is a tall, curvaceous, and well-endowed Arrancar. Unlike most of the other Arrancars, Neliel upholds a pacifistic point of view and only engages in combat as a form of self defense.

What makes Neliel a great waifu is:

She is cheerful and easygoing: In both her child and adult forms, Neliel exhibits a rather humorous and energetic personality.
She is loyal and trustworthy: Neliel has shown that she is willing to follow orders from someone she believes is worthy of leadership.

5. Yoruichi Shihoin

Yoruichi has a tribal tattoo on the outside of her left thigh.

Yoruichi Shihoin is the former captain of the 2nd Division of the Gotei 13 and the former commander of the Covert Ops unit. After rescuing Urahara Kisuke and the Vizards from Central 46, she abandoned her posts and went to live in the Human World, working with Urahara Kisuke at his shop.

An attractive, intelligent, and capable shinigami, Yoruichi likes to spend her time in her cat form and usually transforms when she wants to surprise people. What makes Yoruichi a great waifu is:

She is flirtatious: Yoruichi often likes to tease Ichigo by transforming from her cat to human form, where she appears in front of him naked.
She is extremely powerful: As a former captain and leader of the covert ops unit, Yoruichi is incredibly skilled and has shown repeatedly that she is capable of defeating powerful opponents.
She cares for her companions: After Urahara Kisuke and the Vizards were falsely accused of being responsible for the disappearances in Rukongai District, Yoruichi rescued them from their doom, despite the consequences of her actions.

4. Kuchiki Rukia

Rukia is consistently the most popular female character in the series.

Kuchiki Rukia is the lieutenant of the 6th Division of the Gotei 13 and the adopted sister of her captain, Kuchiki Byakuya. One of the main characters in Bleach, Rukia is the shinigami who gives Kurosaki Ichigo shinigami powers. What makes Rukia a great waifu is:

She is a tsundere: Initially depicted as a stern and hostile character, she eventually warms up and even learns to trust her friends and allies.
She is adorable: A short and petite shinigami, Rukia loves everything with a rabbit theme, and is often seen wearing rabbit-themed clothes in the human world.
She is compassionate: Rukia genuinely cares about her friends and will willingly put herself in danger to ensure their safety.

3. Inoue Orihime

Orihime owns a pink teddy called Enraku.

Inoue Orihime is a human and the wife of Kurosaki Ichigo. A beautiful, curvaceous young woman with a friendly and courteous personality, Inoue is a fan favorite due to her kind-hearted and compassionate nature. What makes Inoue a great waifu is:

She strives to be powerful enough to protect her friends: Although she starts off as a timid and reserved individual, Inoue resolves not to burden Ichigo, and trains to develop a technique that offers her both offense and defense.
She is compassionate: The greatest trait of Inoue is her compassion and empathy for her friends and even her enemies, going as far as healing someone who had earlier intended to kill her.
She has a wild imagination: Inoue often daydreams and finds herself imagining implausible scenarios, such as being a destructive futuristic robot.

2. Unohana Retsu

Unohana likes strong-flavored food, preferring it to bland tasting dishes.

Unohana Retsu is the captain of the 4th Division of the Gotei 13 and a former captain of the 11th Division. A slender, youthful, and beautiful woman, Unohana is dubbed as the best healer in Soul Society due to her great skill in healing injuries. What makes Unohana a great waifu is:

She has a caring, warm personality: Unohana is a polite woman who always addresses everyone using an honorific, foe or friend regardless.
She possesses a strong sense of duty: Unohana takes her duty very seriously and expects her subordinates and fellow shinigami to do the same.
She is extremely powerful: Following the revelation that Unohana was the first Kenpachi, we learn that she is one of Gotei 13's oldest captains and, surprisingly, one of its strongest.

1. Matsumoto Rangiku

Rangiku is drinking buddies with Shunsui Kyōraku and Shūhei Hisagi.

Matsumoto Rangiku is the lieutenant of the 10th Division of the Gotei 13, serving under Captain Histugaya Toshiro. Rangiku is very popular among Bleach fans due to her large breasts and curvaceous figure, and is often seen dressed in her shinigami uniform in a way that reveals her cleavage. What makes Rangiku a great waifu is:

She is laid back and easygoing: Rangiku likes to slack off on her shinigami duties and loves drinking.
She is flirtatious: Rangiku loves to casually bring up her large breasts in a conversation unprovoked and is not above using her attractive feminine traits to manipulate others to do her bidding.
She is very loyal: Although she frequently annoys her captain, she has proved that she is deeply loyal to him on more than one occasion.

[Top 15] Bleach Best Panels And Why They're Great

Couchandthepotato — Tue, 01 Nov 2022 04:47:42 +0000

Bleach, one of the big 3 and one of the best anime adaptations, is known for having exceptional manga art by its author, Kubo Tite. A character designer, Kubo Tite's art is known for its snappy cuts and dramatic angle changes between panels, especially in fight scenes, and having little to no incorporation of any background art. In this article, we will take a look at 15 of the best Bleach panels and what makes them so great.

15. Ichibe's Zanpakuto Release - Chapter 607

Paint it black, Ichimonji!

The Thousand-Year Blood War arc is without a doubt the best Bleach arc, and the panels within it say it all. One of the characters introduced in this arc was Ichibe Hyosube, the leader of the Zero Division, which resides at the Soul King Palace to protect the Soul King and the Royal Family. When Yhwach invaded the Soul Society and the Soul King Palace, the Zero Division was called into action.

Yhwach and his Royal Guard defeat the members of the Zero Division and finally encounter Ichibe, the strongest of them all. What makes this panel so great is the fact that we get to see Ichibe's power when he releases his Zanpakuto, Ichimonji, and proceeds to use his Bankai to crush Yhwach, albeit momentarily.

14. The Villain Appears - Chapter 561

Renji has never looked cooler than he did in this panel.

During the Wandenreich attack on Soul Society, Abarai Renji was among the many captains and lieutenants that were defeated by the Sternritters. After being saved by the 4th Division from his near-fatal injuries, he is taken to the Soul Palace by Tenjiro Kirinji, the First Officer of the Zero Division, where he is fully healed. He then later learns the true name of his Bankai after being deemed worthy to wield it by Ichibe Hyosube.

What makes this panel great is Renji's timely arrival in Soul Society to protect 3rd Division Captain Rojuro Otoribashi from Sternritter S-The Superstar. When the Sternritter asks him who he is, Renji introduces himself as a villain.

13. Welcome To My Soul Society - Chapter 682

It is not a Bleach fight until Aizen Sosuke appears.

Aizen Sosuke was one of the five people declared a Special War Power by Yhwach, and as such, Yhwach approached him to join his ranks, but Aizen rejected his offer. Later on, Aizen is released by the current Captain Commander, Kyoraku Shunsui, in a bid to have him help Soul Society defeat the invaders. What makes this panel great is when Yhwach returns to Soul Society, Aizen superciliously welcomes him by telling him: "Welcome to my Soul Society."

12. Unohana Reveal: The First Kenpachi - Chapter 520

It all made sense why Unohana never fought.

For a very long time, Bleach fans always wondered why the 4th Division Captain, Unohana Retsu, was so respected by the Captain Commander, Yamamoto Genryusaai. Even when Yamamoto went into battle against the Wadenreich, his last commands were to her.

Soon enough, it was made clear why when after Kyoraku Shunsui was appointed the next Captain Commander, his first orders were for Unohana to teach Zaraki Kenpachi the way of the sword, calling her by her real name, Unohana Yachiru, the first Kenpachi. This great reveal made this one of the best panels in the Bleach manga.

11. Oetsu Nimaiya vs Yhwach's Royal Guards - Chapter 600

No wonder Zanpakutos are so cool!

Oetsu Nimaiya, who holds the title of "God of the Sword", is a member of the Zero Division and the creator of the Zanpakuto. During the invasion, he took Renji and Ichigo to his domain and taught them about the souls of the Zanpakuto and why their Zanpakuto broke so easily when they fought the Sternritters.

After having them face a challenge successfully, he reforges their Zanpakuto. What makes this panel great is what happens after, when Yhwach and the Royal Guard invade the Soul King Palace and Nimaiya confronts them, proclaiming that he will be their opponent, and the real battle begins here.

10. Zaraki Kenpachi's Bankai - Chapter 669

A befitting Bankai for a monster.

11th Division Captain Zaraki Kenpachi always seemed to be more of a monster than a Shinigami who didn't need a Zanpakuto to fight any of his opponents. Therefore, when he fought the Sternritters, he learned that brute strength was not enough and he needed more than that to beat the Quincies.

After fighting against Unohana and successfully defeating her and claiming the Kenpachi title, he realized the power of his Zanpakuto. However, after fighting Sternritter M-The Miracle, he is overwhelmed easily, but Yachiru appears before him and finally reveals Kenpachi's Bankai power, making this one of the best panels in the manga.

9. I am the Captain Commander of the Gotei 13 - Chapter 645

Some Sternritters were just plain unlucky.

The former 8th Division Captain Shunsui Kyoraku is among the strongest characters in the series, and this is proven true after he is appointed the new Captain Commander following the death of Yamamoto Genryusaai at the hands of the Wadenreich's leader, Yhwach.

Later on, Shunsui encounters the Sternritter X-The X-Axis, who shoots him with his rifle but is shocked to find Shunsui is uninjured. When Shunsui reveals how he evaded his attack, he reveals his name and rank to the Sternritter, who is shocked to learn that he is fighting the Captain Commander, making this panel one of the best in the manga.

8. Urahara Kisuke's Bankai - Chapter 664

Kannonbiraki Benihime Aratame is such a broken Bankai.

Since Urahara Kisuke was introduced to the story, many fans have eagerly waited to see him fight seriously against an opponent worthy of his standing. During the fight against Aizen, Urahara seemed more focused on creating a trap for Aizen than fighting him directly.

However, after the Wadenreich laid havoc on Soul Society, Urahara was forced to fight seriously after facing one of Yhwach's Royal Guards, Sternritter D-The Deathdealing Askin Nakk Le Vaar. Soon enough, Urahara unleashed his Bankai, finally giving Bleach fans what they wanted most to see and making this one of the most memorable panels in the series.

7. Kyoraku Shunsui's Bankai - Chapter 647

Poor Lille Barro never stood a chance.

When Kyoraku Shunsui took up the role of the new 1st Division Captain and the Captain-Commander of the Gotei 13, Bleach fans knew that things were getting serious and, soon enough, we would get to see the playful Captain reveal his true power.

Soon enough, Shunsui found himself facing Lille Barro, one of Yhwach's Royal Guards, and after being cornered by him and being left with no options, he finally activated his Bankai. Seeing the effects of his Bankai being felt by everyone in Soul Society made this one of the greatest panels in the manga.

6. Kuchiki Rukia's Bankai - Chapter 569

Rukia will be one of the most formidable captains of the Gotei 13.

Kuchiki Rukia is ranked highly on the list of favorite characters in Bleach despite not being among the more powerful characters. As a lieutenant, Rukia showed some signs of having great potential as a Shinigami and member of the Gotei 13.

During the Wandenreich's invasion of Soul Society, all members of the Gotei 13 that survived were forced to level up their power in readiness to face the Quincies a second time. Rukia's level up was definitely one of the best, as she finally activated her Bankai and defeated one of the Sternritters, making this one of the best panels.

5. Kurosaki Ichigo's True Form - Chapter 676

Just when you think you've seen the last evolution of Ichigo, he goes and does this.

Kurosaki Ichigo's evolution through the story is one of the best things that makes Bleach great. From acquiring Shinigami powers to revealing his Hollow powers, Ichigo has always been one of the characters whose powers are highly unpredictable. In the Thousand Year Blood War arc, Ichigo learned of his Quincy heritage from his mother.

When he finally faced Yhwach, he was able to draw out and awaken his Quincy abilities, revealing his new and true form as a merged Shinigami, Hollow, and Quincy being. His new form was one of the favorite moments in the arc and one of the best panels in the whole manga.

4. Zanka no Tachi: South - Chapter 508

Yamamoto Genryusaai is simply a fire God!

Yamomoto Shigekuni Genryusaai, the Captain-Commander of the Gotei 13, was without a doubt one of the strongest and most powerful characters in the entire story. However, like most of the other powerful characters, he rarely revealed his true power, but this all changed after his lieutenant, Chojiro Sasakibe, was killed by the Wandenreich.

Having fought Yhwach before and allowed him to escape a thousand years ago, Yamamoto decided not to make that mistake again, confronting the Wandenreich leader immediately and activating his Bankai, Zanka no Tachi.

When he used Zanka no Tachi: South, it called forth an undead army of the skeletons of the people who had died from his sword. This is without a doubt one of the best panels in the manga.

3. Zanka no Tachi: North - Chapter 509

If only he fought the real Yhwach, the TYBW arc would be over in 2 volumes.

Having unleashed his wrath on Yhwach, Yamamoto's Bankai proved to be worthy of his title after Yhwach was forced to go on the defensive just to try and stay alive. With arguably the greatest panels in the manga, Yamamoto's Bankai seemed too powerful when he activated it, but using his trump card, Zanka no Tachi: South, Yamamoto showed its terrifying power by slashing and incinerating Yhwach in half.

2. Yamamoto Genryuusai's Bankai - Chapter 506

Every Bleach fan got literal chills reading this panel!

Although the panels where Yamomoto used the different forms of his Bankai were spectacular, the panel where he activates and unleashes his Bankai for the first time is a class above them. When Yamamoto activated Ryujin Jakka to fight Captains Ukitake and Kyoraku during Rukia's execution, how the latter responded to this was enough to build suspense for what would happen if the veteran commander activated his Bankai.

When he finally did, it lived up to the fans' expectations as we saw all of Shinigami and Quincies feel the effects of it. Isane remarks how her skin has suddenly become dry; Hitsugaya's Bankai starts to melt due to all the water disappearing in the atmosphere; and Unohana hopes Yamamoto ends the battle soon before he destroys Soul Society.

1. Protect Soul Society - Chapter 512

You know things are really bad when Soul Society needs Kurosaki Ichigo!

Yamamoto Genryusaai's Bankai panels are undoubtedly unforgettable, but the panels that take the first spot are when a fatally injured Kuchiki Byakuya asks Kurosaki Ichigo to protect Soul Society. From their first meeting, the 6th Division Captain showed disdain for Ichigo and treated him as a lowlife who didn't deserve the power he had.

However, throughout the course of the story, Ichigo proved himself to be a capable and reliable ally who rescued Byakuya's sister from execution and defeated the treacherous 5th Division Captain, Aizen Sosuke.

Therefore, when Byakuya loses to the Quincies and Ichigo arrives at Soul Society, seeing the powerful Captain request Kurosaki Ichigo to protect Soul Society as his dying wish makes this panel truly the greatest panel in the manga.

[Top 15] Bleach Best Character Designs

Couchandthepotato — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 15:21:31 +0000

The one fact that all anime fans can unanimously agree on is that Bleach is the anime with the best character designs. From the Shinigami to the Arrancar, all designs are unique, and they perfectly illustrate the characters. In today's article, we will highlight the top 15 best Bleach character designs, and since the final arc doesn't have an anime release yet, we will omit the Quincy characters from this list.

15. Uryu Ishida

Uryu Ishida becomes a doctor like his father.

Uryu Ishida is a major supporting character in Bleach and a member of the rare Quincy species that is introduced early on in the anime. As one of the close allies of Kurosaki Ichigo, Ishida is a frequently recurring character who has evolved through the anime, and although he initially held contempt for the Shinigami, he later changes his attitude towards them.

His design is a slender, bespectacled adolescent who is frequently seen wearing standard white Quincy clothing with blue stripes representing the Quincy cross and a cloak.

14. Abarai Renji

Abarai Renji formed a Soul Society futsal team.

The 6th Division lieutenant under Captain Kuchiki Byakuya, Abarai Renji, is one of the protagonists in Bleach, a Shinigami, and a major ally of Kurosaki Ichigo. Constantly striving to reach and surpass his captain, Renji is one of the strongest and best-designed characters.

His design consists of red hair that is often tied into a ponytail, tribal tattoos on his face, which he got during his days as a Shinigami in the 11th Division, a headgear of sorts that shifts between glasses and a bandana, and the standard black Shinigami uniform.

13. Zaraki Kenpachi

Zaraki Kenpachi defeated the previous Kenpachi as a child.

A monster by any definition, the 11th Captain of the Gotei 13 is a fan favorite amongst many Bleach fans, and one of the many reasons can be attributed to his character design. Living solely for the thrill of battle, Zaraki Kenpachi is arguably the most powerful Shinigami, hence being the holder of the title "Kenpachi."

His character design is a muscular, tall man with long strands of hair that sometimes have small bells at their tips. He also wears a custom-made eyepatch over his right eye, which serves the purpose of suppressing his monstrous Reiatsu. He wears the usual black Shinigami uniform and a white, short-sleeved Captain haori with the number 13 inscribed on the back.

12. Hitsugaya Toshiro

Hitsugaya Toshiro has an adult form.

Hitsugaya Toshiro is a Shinigami and the 10th Division Captain, the youngest Captain in the Gotei 13. A child prodigy, Toshiro is a highly proficient Shinigami who bears the potential to become the Captain Commander of the Gotei 13 in the future. Although he is the youngest and shortest captain, his character design far outmatches most of the other captains.

His character design is a short young man with spiky hair, a green sash that he often wears around his shoulders, the standard black Shinigami uniform, and a white short-sleeved Captain haori with the number 10 inscribed on the back.

11. Kyoraku Shunsui

Kyoraku Shunsui is a dual wielder swordsman.

Kyoraku Shunsui is the Captain of the 8th Division and one of the oldest Shinigami and Captains in the Gotei 13. A student of the Captain Commander, Genryūsai Yamamoto, alongside the Captain of the 13th Division, Juushirou Ukitake, Kyoraku is extremely powerful despite his laid-back, playful nature.

His character design is a tall man with wavy brown hair, often tied into a ponytail and styled with pinwheel hairpins. He is often seen wearing a straw hat, the standard black Shinigami uniform, a blue obi sash around his waist, a white long-sleeved Captain haori with the number 8 inscribed on the back, and a pink, flowered lady's kimono over his haori.

10. Aizen Sosuke

Aizen Sosuke planned Ichigo's entire life.

The former 5th Captain of the Gotei 13 and a Shinigami who betrayed and waged war on Soul Society, Aizen Sosuke is one of the major antagonists in Bleach. An extremely powerful Shinigami with a genius-level intellect, Aizen's goal is to overthrow the Soul King and create a new world order in Soul Society.

His character design is one of the most dynamic in the anime because it changes as he evolves from his physical form to his immortal form after merging with the Hogyoku. Although he initially wore glasses at the beginning of the story, it is revealed to be part of his disguise, which he used to feign modesty and conceal his manipulative side.

9. Kaname Tousen

Kaname Tosen is a journalist at Soul Society.

Formerly the 9th Division Captain of the Gotei 13 before his betrayal of Soul Society alongside Aizen Sosuke and Gin Ichimaru, Kaname Tousen is an exceptional Shinigami who was born blind. Attaining the rank of Captain as a blind man is a testament to his skills, and his goal was the pursuit of justice using the path with the least bloodshed.

Similar to Aizen, Tousen's character design changed several times after his betrayal of Soul Society, from the usual Shinigami Captain design to a more Arrancar-like design, and with the Hollow Resurrección powers, he also gained his eyesight.

8. Urahara Kisuke

Urahara Kisuke is the inventor of the Hogyoku.

Urahara Kisuke is the former 12th Division Captain and the founder of the Shinigami Research and Development Institute. After Aizen's sinister plan resulted in the deaths and hollowification of several Shinigami, Urahara became an exile in the Human World, where he opened a small store that sells Shinigami items.

The most intelligent character in the series, Urahara Kisuke, is a formidable opponent. His character design is a tall man with messy hair, which he often covers with a white bucket hat. His attire consists of a green Shihakushō and a black haori that he wears over it. He occasionally carries a fan and wears traditional Japanese wooden sandals.

7. Kuchiki Rukia

Kuchiki Rukia is a fan of Don Kanonji.

The lieutenant of the 13th Division and deuteragonist in Bleach, Kuchiki Rukia is a Shinigami and the adopted sister of Kuchiki Byakuya. One of the most loved characters in the series, Rukia, is a well-developed and designed character. A short, petite young woman, Rukia is usually seen wearing the standard Shinigami uniform, her division badge on her left sleeve, and styling her black hair into a cropped bob.

Rukia is also known to love everything rabbit-themed and is often seen wearing some form of rabbit-themed attire whenever she is using her Gigai in the human world.

6. Coyote Starrk

Coyote Starrk's character is based on the French designer, Philippe Starck.

Bleach villains are among the best-designed characters, and one of these is the first Espada in Aizen Sosuke's Arrancar army, Coyote Starrk. A tall Arrancar with blue eyes, wavy hair, and a goatee, Starrk is often seen wearing the usual white Arrancar jacket with the collar up, a black sash over his waist, and white gloves.

Like all Espadas, he wears a partially hollow mask, this time with a fang-bottom jaw around his neck. His hollow hole is below his mask, and his Espada Number tattoo is on the back of his left hand, hidden by his gloves. When he activates his Resurrección, his attire and physical appearance change to those of a Western Wild West gunslinger.

5. Kuchiki Byakuya

Kuchiki Byakuya resembles his father a lot.

The 6th Division Captain of the Gotei 13, Kuchiki Byakuya, is the elder brother of Kuchiki Rukia and the head of the great noble Kuchiki clan. Although initially introduced as an antagonist, Byakuya later came to become a fan favorite, and a lot of it has to do with his flamboyant character design.

Possessing black hair that is styled using white kenseikan that represents his noble status as the head of the Kuchiki clan, he also wears an expensive white scarf, which is a family heirloom that has been passed on to the head of the Kuchiki clan for generations. He also wears the standard black Shinigami uniform and a white, short-sleeved Captain haori with the number 6 inscribed on the back.

His Zanpakuto ability, specifically his Bankai, Senbonzakura Kageyoshi, has one of the best designs due to how his blade scatters into thousands of small fragments that resemble cherry blossom petals.

4. Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez

Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez kept his scar chest on purpose.

The 6th and most feral of the Espadas, Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez, was an instant hit with the fans due to his elaborate and expressive design. Although he seems laid-back when things are normal, Grimmjow is one of the most brutal and violent villains in the series, and his design is carefully created to reflect that.

A tall, sturdy Arrancar with light blue spiky hair that is complemented by his light blue eyes, Grimmjow wears the standard white Espada jacket with folded sleeves. His Hollow mask is on his right jawbone, his Hollow hole is located on his abdomen, and his Espada number tattoo is on his back.

In his Resurrección form, he changes his physical appearance drastically to resemble that of a feline creature with jagged teeth, sharp claws, and a long tail.

3. Ulquiorra Cifer

Ulquiorra Cifer's true power is instantaneous regeneration.

One of the toughest villains that Ichigo fought, Ulquiorra Cifer, is the 4th Espada in Aizen Sosuke's Arrancar army. A slender, athletic Arrancar with a wistful pale appearance, Ulquiorra possesses a helmet-like Hollow mask on the left side of his head, a Hollow hole on his throat, and the Espada number tattoo on the left side of his chest.

As the only Espada with two Resurrección stages, Ulquiorra's physical form changes into a humanoid creature-like form with black wings, a furry torso, claws and talons on his fingers, and a long, whip-like tail.

2. Kurosaki Ichigo

The name 'Ichigo' has multiple meanings.

The protagonist and hero of the story, Kurosaki Ichigo, is one of the most popular anime characters. With different designs throughout the story, Ichigo's most distinctive feature is his orange hair, which has grown longer and more spiky over the years. His clothing design is usually a black shihakusho, similar to that of Shinigami, with a strap across his chest.

The most remarkable feature of his design is his Bankai form, Tensa Zangetsu, where, unlike the other Shinigami who get a creature or effect created in this state, Ichigo's Bankai simply shrinks his Zanpakuto and changes the design of his shihakusho to be more fitting.

His design when he fought Aizen and used the Final Getsuga Tensho technique was among the best character designs in anime and became very popular among anime fans.

1. Mayuri Kurotsuchi

Mayuri Kurotsuchi hates the idea of perfection.

Although he isn't among the protagonists of the story, 12th Division Captain Mayuri Kurotsuchi has the best character design in the story. The current President of the Shinigami Research and Development Institute, Mayuri, embodies the stereotype of a mad scientist but possesses the fashion style of a model.

Often seen wearing heavy makeup that completely disguises his natural physical appearance, Mayuri usually paints his face white, except for his inner face, which he paints black. His eyes have a golden color, and his ears have golden cones attached to them, which he spins regularly. He has long, blue fingernails, a huge purple scarf, and a white hat that he wears initially in the series.

He also wears the standard black Shinigami uniform and a white long-sleeved Haori with the number 12 inscribed on the back. Mayuri's constant design modifications are what make him the best-designed character in Bleach.

[Top 10] Bleach Best Characters That Are Awesome (Ranked)

Couchandthepotato — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 14:54:23 +0000

Bleach is one of the big three anime series known for the best character designs, which often translate to their actions and goals. There are many forums where anime fans have tried to make a ranked list of the best Bleach characters that are awesome, and in today's article, we have decided to oblige our loyal readers and create a detailed and thorough ranked list.

10. Uryū Ishida

Uryū Ishida is skilled at sewing clothes.

Uryū Ishida is one of the protagonists of Bleach and a close friend of the main protagonist, Kurosaki Ichigo. He is a member of the Quincy, a rare species of living beings that can detect human and Hollow souls, and much like the Shinigami, they can kill Hollows using spirit weapons.

Ishida's main goal is to avenge his mother's death, which was caused by Yhwach. Initially shown to be skeptical of Shinigami, he later changed his attitude towards them after interacting with Ichigo and becoming his trusted ally and friend.

For the duration of the story, Ishida proves to be an awesome character due to:

Possessing High Intelligence: Ishida has shown several times how intelligent he is. One such time was when he fought against the Captain of the 12th Division, Mayuri Kurotsuchi, and despite being paralyzed by him and being at a disadvantage, he was able to turn the tables on him and incapacitate him, emerging the victor in that battle.
Being Loyal: Despite seeming to have conflicting loyalties due to being a Quincy who often fights alongside a Shinigami, he is shown as someone who values loyalty to his family and friends above all.
Possessing extraordinary fighting skills: As a member of the rare Quincy race, Ishida possesses unique fighting skills and, having the ability to absorb spiritual particles, he can create his own spirit weapons.

9. Abarai Renji

Abarai Renji has been a member of 3 Divisions.

Abarai Renji is one of the main protagonists of Bleach and a close friend of the main protagonist, Kurosaki Ichigo. He is the lieutenant of the 6th Division under Captain Byakuya Kuchiki. His main goal is to surpass Kuchiki Byakuya and become a stronger Shinigami.

What makes Abarai Renji such an awesome Bleach character is:

He is very loyal: Renji has been shown to value loyalty to his friends, allies, and captain more than anything else, up to the point of going against unjust rules imposed by Soul Society.
He is a Shunpo expert: Knowing the limitations of his Shikai, Renji learned Shunpo to better keep up with opponents that can counter his Shikai, making him a versatile fighter.
He pushes Ichigo to become a better person: From the onset, Renji and Ichigo developed a brotherly rivalry, and this proved to be useful to Ichigo, particularly because he strived to become a better fighter than Renji.

8. Shunsui Kyōraku

Shunsui Kyoraku's best friend is Juushirou Ukitake.

Shunsui Kyōraku is a supporting character in Bleach and the Captain of the 8th Division. Being one of the oldest Captains of the Gotei 13 and having been taught specifically by Captain-Commander Genryūsai Yamamoto, he is one of the most powerful and skilled Shinigami in the series. Although seemingly having no ambition initially, it is later shown that his goal is to protect Soul Society and all its inhabitants.

Kyōraku Shunsui is one of the best characters due to:

His aptitude as a Shinigami: Having learned everything he knows from the Captain Commander, Kyoraku is an extremely formidable opponent who can duel with two swords due to his ambidexterity.
His aptitude for Kidō and Shunpo: Unsurprisingly, Kyoraku can use Kidō and Shunpo with little effort due to the many years of experience that he possesses.
His skill in strategy and deceit: Kyoraku dislikes fighting, and where possible, he prefers to sit out on battling. However, this makes him a very good strategist who can conjure elaborate tactics to defeat any opponent.
His fashion sense: Kyoraku is the only captain who wears a flowered kimono over his captain uniform, displaying a unique sense of style.

7. Aizen Sōsuke

Aizen Sosuke is an incredibly skilled calligraphy artist.

Aizen Sōsuke is one of the main antagonists in Bleach and the former Captain of the 5th Division. He betrayed Soul Society and waged war against them in his bid to gain power. His ambition is to ascend to the highest level and overthrow the Soul Society king, and he attempts this by merging himself with the Hōgyoku and gaining immortality.

Despite being a villain, Aizen Sōsuke is one of the most awesome characters in Bleach due to:

His intelligence: Aizen possesses genius-level intellect and is only rivaled by Urahara Kisuke.
His aptitude for strategy: Always several steps ahead of his opponents, Aizen is a master strategist who plans everything to the smallest detail, making him nigh invincible.
His immense Reiatsu: Aizen is one of the few Shinigami that possesses a monstrous level of Reiatsu, capable of knocking out other Shinigami.
His Zanpakutō: Aizen's Zanpakutō has the ability to control the senses of its opponent, rendering a hypnosis effect that is indistinguishable from reality.

6. Tōshirō Hitsugaya

Tōshirō Hitsugaya and Rangiku Matsumoto are childhood friends.

Tōshirō Hitsugaya is one of the supporting characters in Bleach and the captain of the 10th Division. Although he is the youngest Captain in the Gotei 13, his maturity and responsibility make him one of the most effective Captains. His goal is to fulfill his potential and become a strong Shinigami capable of being the Captain Commander of the Gotei 13.

What makes Tōshirō Hitsugaya one of the best characters is:

His maturity and responsible nature: Despite being the youngest captain, Tōshirō seems to be very mature for his age, and his ability to delegate responsibilities to his squad makes him an effective leader.
His prodigious nature: Tōshirō has displayed a high aptitude for intelligence and natural talent, graduating the Shinigami Academy within one year and becoming the youngest Captain in Gotei 13's history.
His aptitude for strategy: Capable of perceiving deception and having great battle instincts, Tōshirō is one of the best strategists in Bleach.
His potential: It has been stated that Tōshirō Hitsugaya is capable of becoming the youngest Captain Commander and also has the potential to surpass the Captain-Commander, Genryūsai Yamamoto.

5. Byakuya Kuchiki

Byakuya Kuchiki was married to Rukia's sister, Hisana.

Byakuya Kuchiki is one of the supporting characters in Bleach and the Captain of the 6th Division. He hails from one of the four noble clans in Soul Society and is the current head of the Kuchiki Clan. His goal is to preserve law and order and maintain a peaceful Soul Society.

Byakuya is a fan favorite, and this is apparent due to:

His cool nature: Depicted as an indifferent, aristocratic Shinigami who never loses his calm, Byakuya is one of the most arrogant Captains in the Gotei 13.
His skill in Shunpo: Possibly the most adept user of Shunpo, Byakuya is known for his high level of skill in Shunpo that enables him to evade his opponents' attacks with ease.
His Kidō proficiency: Byakuya is a formidable Kidō expert who has been shown to use high-level spells of Kidō without any incantations.

4. Zaraki Kenpachi

Like Roronoa Zoro, Zaraki Kenpachi is poor at directions.

Zaraki Kenpachi is one of the supporting characters in Bleach and the captain of the 11th Division of the Gotei 13. He holds the current title of Kenpachi, a title given to the strongest Shinigami. His goal is to find powerful opponents that he can battle, as he lives for fighting.

Although seeming like a mindless brute, Zaraki Kenpachi is one of the most awesome Bleach characters due to:

His laid-back nature: Unless it involves fighting, Zaraki rarely cares about anything and seems to ignore most things, leaving most responsibilities to his lieutenant.
His immense Reiatsu: As the strongest Shinigami, Zaraki possesses an immense Reiatsu, so much so that he wears an eyepatch that seals his power so he can fight opponents without defeating them too quickly.
His natural talent for combat: Despite not attending the academy, Zaraki displays a high aptitude in combat, and his perceptive nature enables him to create strategies that exploit his opponent's weaknesses.

3. Urahara Kisuke

Urahara Kisuke is the inventor of gigais.

Urahara Kisuke is one of the supporting characters in Bleach, the former captain of the 12th Division, and the founder of the Shinigami Research Department. He currently lives in the Human World and owns a small Shinigami store. Urahara does not seem to have any particular goal, but he enjoys discovering and creating new inventions.

What makes Urahara Kisuke an awesome Bleach character is:

His laid-back eccentric personality: Urahara possesses a care-free attitude and never seems to take anything seriously, making sarcastic remarks and presenting himself as a simple man despite his apparent power and skill.
His genius-level intellect: Urahara is the only person who has been shown to rival Aizen's intellect, and his work as the founder of the Shinigami Research Institute further solidifies this.
His combat skill: As a former captain, Urahara is one of the most skilled Shinigami, possessing great swordsmanship, great aptitude for strategy and tactics, and many other skills such as Shunpo and Kidō.

2. Kuchiki Rukia

Kuchiki Rukia was the first character Kubo Tite created.

Kuchiki Rukia is one of the protagonists in Bleach, a close ally and friend of Kurosaki Ichigo, and the lieutenant of the 13th Division under Captain Jūshirō Ukitake. She is also the adopted sister of 6th Division Captain Kuchiki Byakuya. Her goal is to follow in the footsteps of her brother and become a strong Shinigami capable of protecting her friends.

Rukia is one of the most awesome and popular characters due to:

Her compassionate nature: Rukia is extremely compassionate despite her cold exterior and deeply cares for her comrades' well being.
Her adorable nature: When she is in the human world, her adorable nature is revealed when we are shown her love for rabbit-themed items.
Her tragic past: She might not be the most powerful character, but Rukia has been through a lot in the past, and she has grown from her past experiences considerably.
Her relationship with Ichigo: Rukia was the one who started it all when she transferred her Shinigami powers to Kurosaki Ichigo, and since then, their relationship has blossomed into a great dynamic.

1. Kurosaki Ichigo

Kurosaki Ichigo's Xcution Registry Number Was 007

Kurosaki Ichigo is the main protagonist in Bleach and a Substitute Shinigami. He is one of the most powerful characters in the anime. His goal is to protect his family and friends while carrying out his duties as a Substitute Shinigami.

Ichigo is definitely the most awesome character in the story, and this can be attributed to:

His abilities: Ichigo possesses Shinigami, Hollow, and Quincy abilities, making him the most powerful character in the story.
His strong sense of justice: Even before Ichigo was a Substitute Shinigami, Ichigo always came to the aid of the weak and often stood up to bullies.
His complex nature: Ichigo possesses a complex nature that sees him depicted as a person seeking vengeance while at the same time protecting his enemies. Unlike other characters, Ichigo is shown to have a deep understanding of his opponent's feelings and the capability to sympathize with them.
His friendships and allies: As a Human and Shinigami, Ichigo bridges the gap between the Human world and Soul Society, and as such, he has made many friends with whom he would not normally get along, including a Quincy like Ishida, who initially harbored a deep hatred for Shinigami.

[Top 10] Bleach Best Deaths and Why They're Good

Couchandthepotato — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 14:12:56 +0000

Bleach is not particularly known for having a high kill count, since most characters are either too powerful to be defeated or they are spared by their opponents when they lose. However, there are some fights that simply have no other outcome other than the complete annihilation of one opponent. In today's article, we will take a look at some of the best Bleach deaths and why they are so good or satisfying.

10. Giriko Kutsuzawa’s Death

Giriko Kutsuzawa's Death.

With possibly the quickest death in Bleach, Giriko Kutsuzawa has to be the most unlucky villain in the entire story. When Yukio divides all the battles of the Fullbringers and Shinigami into different rooms, Giriko finds himself paired up with Zaraki Kenpachi, who actually preferred to fight Tsukishima.

Giriko takes this comment as a slight to his power, upon which he proceeds to transform into a large, muscular form. However, Kenpachi interrupts his monologue by cutting him in half with zero effort, much to the astonishment of Giriko. The best thing about this fight is how swiftly Kenpachi dispatches his opponent without so much of a fight, as it literally lasted less than 10 seconds.

9. Baraggan Luisenbarn's Death

Baraggan Luisenbarn's Death. Starts at 8:15.

As the second Espada in Aizen's Arrancar army, the King of Hueco Mundo was one of the most formidable opponents to face. Captain Soi Fon and her lieutenant, Marechiyo Omaeda, engage him in the Battle of Fake Karakura Town arc, and he proves his worth as the 2nd Espada when he takes the blunt force of Soi Fon's Bankai without so much as a scratch.

The tables begin to turn, however, after the Vizard, Hachigen Ushoda, arrives, and after a battle of power and strength, the former lieutenant of the Kido Corps outwits him by severing his arm and sealing it in a barrier inside Barragan's stomach, causing him to disintegrate by his own power. The best part of this death is Barragan's arrogance and pride, which is what eventually gets him killed, as he underestimates Hachigen's resolve to defeat him.

8. Nnoitra Gilga's Death

Nnoitra Gilga's Death. Starts at 4:58.

Espada No. 5, Nnoitra Gilga, was among one of the worst, most sadistic Arrancars, so it's no surprise that he is on this list. Having caused Ichigo and Inoue a lot of anguish, he finally meets his match when Zaraki Kenpachi arrives in Las Noches and proceeds to fight the bloodlusty Espada. Soon enough, Nnoitra discovers that he can't overcome his opponent, making him increasingly desperate and agitated.

After Kenpachi deals him a fatal blow and walks away, he taunts him to finish the fight, to which Kenpachi obliges and deals him a second blow that finally kills him. Nnoitra was a detestable, cruel villain who lacked any redeeming quality, and seeing him die drew no sympathy from anyone, not even Ichigo.

7. Ayon's Death

Ayon's Death. Starts at 1:33.

Another in the long list of unlucky villains in Bleach is Ayon, the pet of Tier Harribel's Fracción, who, despite seeming to be a powerful villain that would have caused problems for the Shinigami, found himself going against the worst opponent he could have ever wished for, the Captain Commander of the Gotei 13, Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto. After Yamamoto creates a hole in his chest, Ayon goes berserk, swelling into a huge monster.

Yamamoto then cuts him in half, but Ayon continues to fight, prompting Yamamoto to unsheath his Zanpakuto and release his Shikai, incinerating Ayon with his flames into nothing but ashes. Ayon's death was satisfying because the dense monster couldn't comprehend who he was going against, and he paid for this with his life.

6. Szayelaporro Granz's Death

Szayelaporro Granz's Death. Starts at 8:48.

All the Gotei 13 Captains seemed to have at least one Espada with whom they shared multiple similarities and philosophies, and for Espada No. 8 Szayelaporro Granz, his carbon copy was the 12th Division Captain and President of the Shinigami Research and Development Institute, Mayuri Kurotsuchi. Therefore, when he finds himself paired with a fellow scientist, Szayelaporro discovers that this battle might not go as easily as he expects.

True enough, Szayelaporro makes the mistake of consuming Mayuri's lieutenant Nemu, who has several drugs in her body that cause Szayelaporro to experience time moving incredibly slowly. Szayelaporro, rendered unable to fight, is pierced in the heart with Mayuri's Zanpakuto and dies. His death, just like many others on this list, is satisfying because his own narcissistic nature is what caused his downfall.

5. Zommari Rureaux's Death

Zommari Rureaux's Death. Starts at 7:19.

The 7th Espada, Zommari Rureaux, finds himself in a tricky position when he decides to kill Rukia after she had finished her fight with the 9th Espada, Aaroniero Arruruerie, but the Captain of the 6th Division and Rukia's brother, Kuchiki Byakuya, arrives just in time to save her and become Zommari's opponent. However, his overzealous nature causes him to make the mistake of underestimating his opponent, a mistake that costs him his life.

Zommari would have been spared by Byakuya were it not for the fact that he tried to kill Rukia and take control of her body, and for just this simple fact, Zommari's death is one of the best deaths in the anime.

4. Wonderweiss Margela's Death

Wonderweiss Margela's Death. Starts at 2:52.

Wonderweiss is another victim on the unlucky villain's list, and as no surprise, this is due to his far superior opponent, the Captain-Commander Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto. Although Wonderweiss was created by Aizen to specifically target Yamamoto's abilities, particularly to nullify his Zanpakuto's flames, he still was no match for the veteran Shinigami who has been the head of the Gotei 13 for over 1,000 years.

After he succeeds in sealing the flames of Yamamoto's blade, the Captain Commander proceeds to fight the modified Arrancar using hand-to-hand combat. He eventually uses "Sōkotsu", an advanced combat technique that completely shatters Wonderweiss and kills him. Although Wonderweiss was a pitiful victim of Aizen's psychopathy, his death still ranks as one of the best, simply because it denied Aizen the victory he wanted over the Captain Commander.

3. Aaroniero Arruruerie's Death

Aaroniero Arruruerie's Death. Starts at 6:33.

Aaroniero Arruruerie, the 9th Espada, was the most vengeful of the Espadas and deserved to die horribly. Kuchiki Rukia finds herself facing him, although he plays a dirty trick on her by disguising himself as Kaien Shiba, Rukia's mentor whom she killed, an action that has haunted her since.

Although she hesitates through the entire fight because of the memories triggered by this disguise, she eventually exposes Aaroniero's true form and finally gains the courage and resolve to defeat and kill him. Aaroniero Arruruerie's death is among the best deaths, and it was made even better by Kuchiki Rukia being on the other end of the blade.

2. Ulquiorra Cifer's Death

Ulquiorra Cifer's Death. Starts at 12:24.

Ulquiorra Cifer's death is the only one on this list that wasn't exactly satisfying but necessary because of the threat that the 4th Espada posed to the Shinigami and Kurosaki Ichigo in particular. Having beaten Ichigo more than once and with such ease, Ulquiorra seemed like an invincible foe, and somehow he actually was since Ichigo had to assume a whole different form just to fight with him toe-to-toe.

Eventually, Ichigo defeats him by destroying his ability to regenerate, and although his death is quite emotional, it still makes this list due to the impact it has on Ichigo and his allies and the victory it helps them gain against Aizen ultimately.

1. Grand Fisher's Death

Grand Fisher's Death. Starts at 1:36.

No death was more satisfying than the death of the hollow responsible for Masaki Kurosaki's death, especially since it was delivered by her husband, Ichigo's father, Isshin Kurosaki. Grand Fisher had lured a young Ichigo using a disguise of a woman attempting to jump into a river, and his mother, in trying to protect him, ended up dying at the Hollow's hands.

Years later, Ichigo confronts Grand Fisher, and after defeating him, the Hollow is transformed into an imperfect Arrancar. When he goes back for Ichigo, he finds his father Isshin (in his Shinigami form) waiting for him, and when he attempts to cut him down, Isshin kills him with a single strike from his Zanpakuto.

At last, Grand Fisher's death provides justice to the Kurosaki family, and although it’s not the greatest fight of the series, it is undoubtedly the best death in the series.

[Top 10] Bleach Best Fight Scenes Worth Watching Again

Couchandthepotato — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 13:52:16 +0000

In all three of the big anime series, the one constant they all share is that you are guaranteed to get riveting fights of epic proportions. Bleach in particular is known for some of the best fight scenes that are definitely worth watching again, and in today's article, we will make a detailed list of the top 10 such fights that deserve multiple viewings. Beware, this article may contain spoilers.

10. Kurosaki Ichigo vs. Kūgo Ginjo

Kurosaki Ichigo fights Kūgo Ginjo.

Being the last fight in the anime, Ichigo vs. Ginjo might not have lived up to the hype expected of a final fight, but in Bleach's defense, there is another arc that follows which did not receive an anime adaptation at the time this fight ended. Nevertheless, this is among the best fights due to the emotion involved between Ichigo and Ginjo.

Ichigo meets Ginjo, a substitute Shinigami like himself, who teaches him about Fullbring abilities after he loses his Shinigami powers fighting Aizen. However, Ginjo is a fugitive of Soul Society who seeks revenge for their treachery. As expected, he eventually crosses swords with Ichigo, who continues to dutifully protect his family and Soul Society.

Seeing Ichigo regain his Shinigami powers and combine them with his newly found Fullbring abilities makes for a pretty entertaining fight, and the cherry on top is hearing Ichigo activate his Bankai, something we thought we might never hear again!

9. Aizen Sōsuke vs. The Gotei 13

Aizen Sōsuke fights The Gotei 13.

You will be hard-pressed to find a better anime villain than Aizen Sōsuke. The former 5th Division Captain of the Gotei 13 soon gets to face the comrades he betrayed in the Soul Society arc, and the fight that ensues is nothing like we expected to see. In a fight where all the Gotei 13 Captains and their lieutenants are present, Aizen toys around with them with seemingly little effort.

Despite having the advantage of numbers, the Gotei 13 are unable to inflict any real damage on Aizen. Using his Shikai that possesses hypnosis, Aizen tricks Captain Hitsugaya, who ends up stabbing Momo Hinamori. Even the presence of Captain-Commander Yamamoto Genryūsai seems to pose little threat to him when he reveals an ace up his sleeve to deal with the deadly destructive powers of the veteran Shinigami.

At the end of the fight, all we can do is marvel at Aizen's power and wonder if there is any character who can defeat the imposing Shinigami who is always ten steps ahead of everyone.

8. Kurosaki Ichigo vs. Abarai Renji

Kurosaki Ichigo fights Abarai Renji.

Kuchiki Rukia's decision to give her Shinigami powers to Kurosaki Ichigo came with dire consequences, having broken the immutable laws of Soul Society. Her brother, Captain Kuchiki Byakuya, apprehends her under orders from Soul Society and takes her back for judgment, where she is sentenced to be executed.

Ichigo and his friends form a rescue party and invade Soul Society, and Ichigo's path is halted by Abarai Renji, Byakuya's lieutenant, who is acting at the behest of his captain to repel all the invaders. The two rivals fight in the first serious fight of the anime, and the brutality of the fight gives us an idea of how dangerous Ichigo's opponents are.

Eventually, Renji reluctantly concedes, and Rukia being Renji's childhood friend, Renji is convinced by Ichigo to let him through, as he is her only chance of survival from her doomed fate.

7. Uryū Ishida vs. Mayuri Kurotsuchi

Uryū Ishida fights Mayuri Kurotsuchi.

The Soul Society arc is one of the most loved arcs of Bleach due to the abundance of spectacular fights and the introduction of new characters. One such fight is between Ichigo's classmate and friend, Uryū Ishida, versus the Captain of the 12th Division of Gotei 13, Mayuri Kurotsuchi.

Ishida, unlike Ichigo, is a Quincy, a rare race of beings that can sense souls, Hollows included. Mayuri, the President of the Shinigami Research and Development Institute, is already well acquainted with Quincies due to his research on them, and this results in a twisted, bizarre fight. Although Ishida claims victory here, we quickly learn how powerful and deadly Mayuri can be.

6. Kurosaki Ichigo vs. Zaraki Kenpachi

Kurosaki Ichigo fights Zaraki Kenpachi.

If Aizen is the brains of the anime, then Zaraki Kenpachi is the brawn. A formidable, reckless brute who lives only for the thrill of fighting, Kenpachi's sole objective in the Soul Society arc was to find Ichigo, so he could test how strong he was. As the Captain of the 11th Division, a combat-only division, Kenpachi is the Shinigami who has won the most battles in the entire Gotei 13.

Ichigo soon enough meets Kenpachi after defeating his third seat, Ikkaku Madarame, and once they begin to fight, Ichigo quickly realizes how ridiculously strong a Captain-level opponent is. Ichigo is fatally wounded and left for dead, and his saving grace comes in the form of Zangetsu, his Zanpakutou's spirit, who comes to his aid.

Receiving a boost in his reiatsu, Ichigo returns to the fight, much to the excitement of Kenpachi, and a wild, destructive battle between now evenly matched opponents ends in a draw with both of the Shinigami falling down wounded. With one of the best soundtracks, this is easily the most entertaining fight in the anime.

5. Kurosaki Ichigo vs. Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez

Kurosaki Ichigo fights Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez.

When Arrancars were introduced, we got one of the best character designs in the entire anime with the 6th Espada, Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez. Right off the bat, Grimmjow became one of the best opponents Ichigo ever faced due to his direct combat style and deadly power, which pushed Ichigo to surpass his limits.

Grimmjow went to great lengths, including kidnapping Inoue Orihime, to force Ichigo to fight him three times, and by the time they met for the third and final time, Ichigo was convinced that their showdown was unavoidable, which strengthened Ichigo's resolve, resulting in his victory.

4. Kurosaki Ichigo vs. Ulquiorra Cifer

Kurosaki Ichigo fights Ulquiorra Cifer. Starts at 1:00.

If I had to pick the most brutal fight in the anime, this one takes the prize, no contest! The 4th Espada, Ulquiorra Cifer, was simply a force of nature, and with little interest in fighting unless ordered to, he was undoubtedly the most challenging opponent Ichigo ever faced in the anime.

Time and time again, Ulquiorra mopped the floor with Ichigo, and it seemed like Ichigo never had a chance in hell of winning against him. In their final showdown in Hueco Mundo, Ichigo's Bankai and Hollow Mask are still not enough to make Ulquiorra sweat, and with a point-blank range shot from a Cero, Ichigo's chest is opened wide and his fate is sealed.

In an unexpected turn of events, Ichigo turns into the deadly Hollow, Vasto Lorde, and a slug-fest of epic proportions ensues, but despite Ulquiorra releasing a second Resurrección form, Ichigo's Vasto Lorde form proves to be too powerful, trampling the Arrancar with ease and finally dealing a fatal blow with a Cero that destroys his regenerative capability.

3. Shunsui Kyōraku vs. Coyote Starrk

Shunsui Kyōraku fights Coyote Starrk.

From the moment we learned that Shunsui Kyōraku was a student of the Captain Commander and one of the oldest Captains of the Gotei 13, we eagerly waited for his fight. Bleach didn't disappoint when it was revealed that his first opponent was Coyote Starrk, Espada No. 1 and the strongest Arrancar.

Extremely similar in mannerisms and philosophies, this was a very unpredictable fight of wits. Evenly matched, the two opponents had to figure out a way to outsmart each other, and in the end, we came to learn and appreciate how powerful Shunsui Kyōraku is, but after all, he is the protégé of Yamamoto Genryūsai!

2. Aizen Sōsuke vs. Kurosaki Ichigo

Aizen Sōsuke fights Kurosaki Ichigo.

The climax of Aizen Sōsuke's ultimate plan sees him face his greatest threat, Kurosaki Ichigo, and despite having evolved into his most powerful form by merging with the Hōgyoku, Ichigo makes quick work of him by completely crushing him with a nonchalant attitude that makes it all the more interesting to watch.

After Ichigo learns how big the difference is between his power and Aizen's, he asks Zangetsu for help to defeat Aizen, no matter the cost. Having convinced Zangetsu of his resolve, he is granted the power he requires, the Final Getsuga Tenshō. In this state, Ichigo becomes Getsuga itself, and once he uses this power, he will lose all of his Shinigami abilities.

Unleashing it on Aizen causes him to take devastating damage, which is enough to make him vulnerable for a seal implanted in him earlier to take effect and seal his powers, granting Ichigo and his allies a much-needed victory. What makes this a fight worth watching again is the joy in relishing Aizen's defeat after going on about how invincible he is.

1. Kurosaki Ichigo vs. Kuchiki Byakuya

Kurosaki Ichigo fights Kuchiki Byakuya.

The reason why this fight tops this list is that this was a fight that was destined to happen eventually after Kuchiki Byakuya totally overwhelmed Ichigo when he came to apprehend Kuchiki Rukia. This final fight, the most anticipated of the series, came down to a battle of what is legally right versus what is morally right.

Being a haughty Shinigami from noble origins, Byakuya viewed Ichigo with apathy and contempt, a fact that made it all the more apparent why he needed to crush the man who led to Rukia's cruel sentence. However, Ichigo was well-prepared this time, and for the first time, we see his powerful Bankai in action.

As if that isn't enough, Ichigo's inner Hollow appeared for the first time, escalating the battle. In the end, they both reach a stalemate, and Ichigo manages to get through to Byakuya, who finally gives and entrusts his sister to the unflinching Shinigami he so despised before.

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25. Become strong not just for your own sake, but for your friends.

24. We can’t waste time worrying about the what-ifs.

23. Revenge is just the path you took to escape your suffering.

22. I’m not fighting because I want to win, I’m fighting because I have to win.

21. You know why big brothers are born first? To protect the little ones that come after them.

20. It’s meaningless to just live, and it’s meaningless to just fight. I want to win.

19. I see. So basically, you're a shinigami? And you came all the way from some place called Soul Society to vanquish evil spirits? Which means that monster earlier was one of those evil spirits? And it attacked that little girl? Okay, I belie- NO WAY I'LL BELIEVE THAT, DUMBASS!

18. The difference in ability, what about it? Do you think I should give up just because you're stronger than me?

17. If miracles only happen once, what are they called the second time?

16. You wanted revenge? You're just making other people as miserable as you. Revenge is just the path you took to escape your suffering.

15. Revolving. And each time it's touched by the light of the sun and moon... The world is always changing into something new.

14. If you give me wings, I will soar for you even if this whole land sinks down to the water. If you give me a sword, I will fight for you even if this whole sky shoots through with your light.

13. I'm not Superman, so I can't say anything big like "I'll protect everyone on Earth!" I'm not a modest guy who will say "It's enough if I can protect as many people as my two hands can handle" either. I want to protect...a mountain-load of people.

12. Don't break anyone's heart, they only have one. Break their bones, they have 206.

11. Zangetsu, I won't ask you to 'lend me your power' any more. And I won't tell you 'don't get in my way'. I won't even say 'let us fight together'. I'll fight for myself. Thank you, Zangetsu. You are me.

9. Dammit, is that how you greet your son who went out of his way to help a ghost on the way home?!

8. The moment I came out of that hole was the moment your luck ran out!

7. If fate is a millstone, then we are the grist. There is nothing we can do. So I wish for strength.

6. Because he attained so much power, he could only be controlled by it. And in the end, maybe his only option was to destroy himself.

4. Kariya sought the power to change his fate. What I sought was… a turn of fate.

1. How did I pass? She beat me like I owed her money.

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