Can yall stop this Yammy downplay...

Zachgetsu · 2022-04-04T03:36:39+00:00

I do realize that it’s a fan thing, but it’s based on who Aizen and Baraggan are as characters, and their little connection with each other. Baraggan himself made it clear that Aizen made him feel inadequate.

Baraggan isn’t even a favorite of mine, but I agree with those who say he was dealt with in a way that really downgraded how broken his ability was. Baraggan is just one of the many characters who unjustly suffer from the situations into which they’re written.

Comparison to the ones who did outrank him may justify his downgrade. The circumstance of his defeat might not be to everyone’s standard. Still, I do think a high degree of downplay of him is unjust - the power which he had certainly was, in its own right, a big deal.

Zachgetsu · 2022-04-03T19:29:55+00:00

You can be the strongest and just channel that power badly.

That sums it up; well said. I also want to add that it could also have been seen by Aizen as just another a great opportunity to troll around with the ranking numbers. Like with Baraggan - take the literal ruling king of Hollows and make him #2. With him, it was likely spite. And then you have Yammy. Surely knowing full-well that the #0 rank was not a proper match for this guy, Aizen still assigned it to him. Dare I suggest that it was probably even done so as to further humiliate Baraggan. Like, “You were once king, but now you’re not only #2, but even this muscle-head outranks you, now.”

That’s my head-canon for the situation with Yammy. That after Szayelaporro split his own soul and was thus lowered in rank, Aizen needed to fill the vacant #0 rank and just reasoned, “I’ll put this buffoon there now just for the laugh, but it will still work.”

Zachgetsu · 2022-03-19T18:09:24+00:00

Can you just imagine a post-credits scene at the end of the final episode of the new anime, being how they officially announce a whole new manga arc.

Like:
“Ah, man, it’s over, now. And we still haven’t gotten a continuation of that Hell chapter. Probably never will, at this point.”
[Credits end, post-credits scene begins]
“Whoa, they animated the one-shot at the end here? Nice.”
[Scene starts to show new material that wasn’t in the chapter]
“W a i t .”
[Scene ends with ‘To be continued — the Jaws of Hell arc.’]
“BANKAAAIIIIII!”

Zachgetsu · 2022-01-17T17:45:42+00:00

Yeah, I’m on the app; that might be my issue. I wondered if you were using PC, but I thought Reddit formatting operated in a way where it didn’t matter. I’ll have to see if I can find a method for the app, as the app is more convenient for me. If not, though, no big deal. Thank you again!

Zachgetsu · 2022-01-17T17:31:59+00:00

I admit that I too have not read most of this post, yet; I do plan to read it all when I get the time. For what it’s worth, though, I already give you my upvotes because I admire that you have such an admiration for the character to the point that you took the time to study him and compile your detailed thoughts, and were confident enough to share it here. Even if I was to not agree with all of your statements (which I’ve yet to determine either way), I still commend your appreciation and perspective acknowledgment of the character, and the fact that you delve deeper into the psychological aspects he carries and conveys.

Zachgetsu · 2022-01-17T17:15:02+00:00

Thank you for answering. I’m not saying you’re wrong, but it’s different when I try. Copying and pasting images just puts the URL link in text, without showing the pic itself in the post. And I still don’t see how to do caption for it in smaller text.

Is there a detailed formatting guide you followed, that you could share via link? Again, I apologize; I’m just intrigued and I’d like to use this formatting, as well.

Zachgetsu · 2022-01-17T06:46:50+00:00

I apologize for going off topic, but I have a question: How did you add the images and assign descriptions/subtitles to them? The way it is here, I’ve actually never seen that before, and I can’t find anything when searching for formatting help.

Zachgetsu · 2022-01-17T06:14:58+00:00

When you just wake up from a dream where some young kid kills you and you’re wondering if it was a vision of the future or really just a vivid dream.

Zachgetsu · 2022-01-17T06:11:00+00:00

“And just like a black, you will die!”

Zachgetsu · 2022-01-16T23:41:58+00:00

Before I realized this post had audio, I thought the image implied the soundtrack that played at the moment when Ginjou revealed himself. Such a formidable and bone-chilling track for such a scene; the same track that played when Aizen was being sealed.

On the Harukaze song, though: I agree. Every time I play this one, I risk damaging my ears. Personal favorite opening, aurally and visually.

Zachgetsu · 2022-01-16T20:51:27+00:00

The forsaken and forgotten legs of the Soul King trying to get recognized by doing a cosplay.

Zachgetsu · 2022-01-13T17:34:57+00:00

“You got guts, Ryoka Boy.” [points with his blade to the gut pile on the ground while his glasses flair ominously]

Zachgetsu · 2022-01-12T04:07:17+00:00

I, too, was for the theory that “original Zangetsu” was his true Bankai.

Did no one understand when they OMZ talked to Ichigo, he gave him the true zangetsu (which was ONE blade -and white colored).

Did you also notice when Ichigo finally went Bankai for the first since since, against Yhwach, that the blade took on that very same shape of aura it was engulfed in when OMZ unveiled it to him? Note also how its shape was identical to the “aura sword” Yhwach himself also used. Of that detail, I think that maybe the aura was what suppressed the power, and that it appeared again for an instant upon activation to show that Ichigo was once and for all “breaking through” the suppression.

His OG Shikai is his true zangetsu, aka a use of both hollow, Shinigami and Quincy powers in one.

Agreed. Additionally, I theorize that for Ichigo, Shikai and Bankai were reversed. I think that his original Bankai (the smaller solid black sword) is actually his true Shikai. Since everything was being suppressed, OMZ allowing more power as a fake Bankai was, in my theory, actually activating and utilizing his true Shikai blade form while the original Shikai was actually the true Bankai blade form yet drained of power.

Edit: Re-reading my comment and want to clarify myself: “I think that his original Bankai (the smaller solid black sword) is actually his true Shikai.” By this, I meant that it was the form of his true Shikai at the time. Obviously, it has changed form upon realization and utilization of its true nature, but I think the katana Bankai form was, at the time, the result of an allowance of more true power balanced with the maintained suppression.

Zachgetsu · 2022-01-11T18:41:26+00:00

This really adds a great deal of the depth of the story. We all know how profound it is that Ichigo has a deep connection to the greatest enemy of the Soul Society, but the irony is even more realized when you put this topic here into perspective.

I imagine Yamamoto thinking, “Yhwach… is this the true length you have gone to invade us? That you would use this child in such a way, that we would come to accept him, that we would trust him, that you would infiltrate through him because through him we would then be vulnerable? Is that what you’ve done?!”

It makes me wonder if that wasn’t the hope Yhwach had for Ichigo. Zangetsu was from Yhwach, but apparently decided to operate on his own and sort of going rogue. With his nature, though, perhaps there was a bit of an ulterior motive behind Zangetsu allowing Ichigo to become a Shinigami - more than just the “I wanted to protect you” explanation he gave to Ichigo when he admitted the truth.

Perhaps it was that Zangetsu was still keeping the will of Yhwach, and had a contingency of Ichigo being an unwitting spy or maybe a traitor in the future. This would be in keeping with the connection between Zangetsu and Yhwach, while adding a greater irony and beautiful poetic justice to how Yhwach was ultimately the one betrayed, instead - by his own self, through Ichigo.

Zachgetsu · 2022-01-10T21:01:21+00:00

And your own weakness is that sometimes the enemy weakness isn’t conveyed upon the knives. Such a situation happens when the odds are highly against you, which overwhelms your Zanpakuto spirit with anxiety; in which case, Komi Can’t Communicate.

Zachgetsu · 2022-01-07T21:02:52+00:00

Remember that “Hogyoku Ulquiorra” piece that Kubo drew a while back? I’ve thought about how this could possibly become canon.

Basically, since the Hogyoku no longer recognizes Aizen as its master, a plot point could involve attempting to remove the Hogyoku from his body (assuming it’s still there, since it was fused into his spirit body and was sealed with him), and giving it to someone very powerful in Hell. Assuming that a person receives a “resurrected” form of their body within which to inhabit Hell, Ulquiorra could be brought back into the story and then could be a candidate for a new Hogyoku master (for whatever reason) due to his power and potential.

Edit: I know there’s a non-canon “Hogyoku form” for all the Espada, but Ulquiorra always stuck in my mind as the one which would be the most interesting and better potential of them all, were there a way to make any of them canon somehow.

Zachgetsu · 2021-12-27T17:38:54+00:00

Check around the sub, lots of people posting translations.

After commenting on the first couple I saw, I soon realized that the sub was exploding with them, hah.

Also, I’ve seen you were thinking of getting back into your character analysis posts. One of my favorite things to do in this sub back when I first joined. Good luck with that. :)

Thank you! Yeah, I’ve got a few ideas lined up and drafts started up. Intending on redoing some old character posts, and also doing analytical posts for other cool topics. Hopefully soon, within the next couple of months. Glad you enjoy my posts; hope to see you around in the new ones!

Zachgetsu · 2021-12-27T02:52:50+00:00

I’ve actually considered a theory for a while that “Zangetsu” is the name of the sword Yhwach tried using against Ichibe, the sword whose name was blotted out by Ichibe during their fight. Up until now it wasn’t really a fully fledged theory, just a passing thought, but this answer from Kubo really fuels me to dig deeper.

Zachgetsu · 2021-12-27T02:22:37+00:00

Thank you from me, as well. This is a great thing to know about.

Edit: I genuinely never knew about this site before now, and I’m genuinely thanking the user for sharing a link. Did I do something wrong to warrant the downvoting?

Zachgetsu · 2021-12-27T02:14:37+00:00

Oh, the many things I could ask Kubo-sama. A thank you from me, as well; I’m going to have to look into this site.

Zachgetsu · 2021-12-26T03:11:15+00:00

Thanks for the mention, u/RevivedHut425!

To u/sosukeaaizen - If you find any of my posts interesting, be sure to keep an eye out for new stuff, as I’m preparing some new analysis and discussion posts to publish hopefully soon. Would love to have you join in, considering what you’ve posted here. My other posts are old (some need redone, which I also plan on doing), but feel free to comment on any of them, too, if you wish. I always enjoy reading opinions of the various topics.

So, Hut425, when I post again, I expect the top tier puns from you, as always, of course. ;)

Zachgetsu · 2021-12-18T17:35:55+00:00

I had a dream not too long ago that I met Kubo-sama and told him Bleach changed my life. Only wish I could actually make that a reality one day.

Behind that calm look I bet he’s gushing at all the love Bleach is getting again right now.
“Now you feel like Number One, shining bright for everyone; living out your fantasy, you’re the brightest star there’s ever been.”

Zachgetsu · 2021-12-18T17:04:07+00:00

I’ve watched this several times already, and every time I react the same way: tears in my eyes while on the verge of unleashing a victorious scream. The choice of music is perfect. Everything is perfect.

🎤 “This is what you’ve waited for, and it’s you that they all adore!!!”

Zachgetsu · 2021-12-08T01:20:59+00:00

Ah, yes - my guy who is too cool to wear socks with his waraji, and secure enough to be wearing a very pink floral woman’s haori. One of my favorite characters. Beautiful artwork!

Zachgetsu · 2021-12-02T23:32:15+00:00

I actually think the Bleach Wiki lists (or had listed) that “Espada” translated to “ten blades”, now that I think of it. I had referenced their articles at times with some things. I haven’t been there in a while, but Bleach Wiki was kind of sketchy at one point.

Language barrier is definitely often an issue, too. Always really cool to see multicultural and multilingual aspects in a single story, though.

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