Put off by this, Ikkaku, telling the Arrancar about the concept of the "Last Courtesy", states his name and rank. )[1] [7][8] He considers surviving an otherwise lost battle good luck, which his captain taught him, and carries a blood-clotting ointment in the hilt of his Zanpakut. Ikkaku asked Renji why he wanted to become strong so badly. Scolding Ikkaku, he tells him his job was to protect the pillar, and yet it was destroyed. Brittle Edge (Bankai): The force of unleashing so much power can leave his Zanpakut's edge brittle under excessive stress. When the Wandenreich begin their invasion of Soul Society, Ikkaku, along with Yumichika, is among the Shinigami who go out to the battlefield. He is bald, a fact made fun of by many people, especially 11th Division Lieutenant Yachiru Kusajishi, who calls him "cue ball", "chrome dome", or "pachinko-head" (as a result of her fondness for giving people nicknames or when he questions her direction skills). Lieutenant of the 11th Division For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. Do smart phones have planned obsolescence? Suddenly, with Edrad pointing out that he cannot counter this much Reiatsu, Ikkaku stops himself in midair with Hoh, to Edrad's surprise, and releases his Shikai, Hzukimaru, to continue fighting with a smirk while Edrad follows him into the air and attacks with a flaming punch that breaks through Hzukimaru and sets Ikkaku on fire, leaving him to fall and crash into the street below in a trail of smoke. Japanese In the aftermath, blood sprays into the air while Ikkaku and Edrad separate from each other, with Edrad having been slashed across his face and Ikkaku expressing disappointment at not having cut his head off. [91] Soon afterward, Ikkaku and Yumichika are shocked to see Zaraki standing before them, having left his container. Nobuyuki Hiyama Stating the others are in similar fights and will not notice, Ikkaku, telling Edrad to be quiet and promise not to tell anyone about what he is about to see, releases his Bankai. If he forces it to awaken suddenly, cutting the enemy and not getting cut becomes a lot harder to handle than it should be, so his Bankai gets increasingly more powerful as the fight drags on. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Ikkaku has a scar, which he gained while fighting Ichigo Kurosaki during the Ryoka Invasion, running down the left side of his chest. Shikai: The Shikai command as Fuji Kujaku is "Bloom" (, sake; Viz "Blossom"). [9], Ikkaku and Yumichika Ayasegawa encounter Ichigo Kurosaki and Ganju Shiba upon their intrusion into the Seireitei. The Bankai's name was never fully revealed, but it causes his skin to. Because if people knew he had Bankai, they would pressure him into becoming a Captain, which Ikkaku doesn't want because he wants to stay in the 11th Division under Zaraki. Also, from a plot perspective, why would Ikkaku have not released it in the TYBW when there were so many desperate and critical battles. Its tsuba is an oval, with what look like three small teardrops in relief on both the top and bottom end. Meanwhile, once a singed Ikkaku falls from the sky and slams into the ground, Edrad sends him crashing through the side of a building into the air with a flaming punch as he laughs uproariously at how much stronger he is in his Resurreccin. When Poww, wondering if Shinigami pray to a god, asks who he prays to, Ikkaku is perplexed by the concept too. Pernida says that it does not understand what Mayuri is saying, and Ikkaku says that they don't understand either, but Nemu says that she does. Kenpachi's only qualification was killing the former captain, constantly trying to fight other captains. [22] Later, he, almost beating up Keigo Asano, is stopped by Rangiku, who, slapping him on the head, tells him if he does not stop, she will tell on him to his lieutenant Yachiru Kusajishi, prompting him to apologize. He has poor defense because of this. Upon witnessing Pernida's true form as the left arm of the Soul King towering over him and Yumichika, a stunned Ikkaku wonders why it is so large before fleeing when Pernida begins to attack. [67] After the fighting ends and the Wandenreich withdraw, Ikkaku, brought to the medical compound for treatment, is restrained after restlessly shouting his captain could not have died. Ikkaku Madarame/Voiced by. Refusing, Ikkaku states he will only lay down his weapon when he is dead, and he will never walk away from a fight like a coward. It is functional again but weaker. Ikkaku dislikes having to use Bankai with others around to see it, because they would try to pester him about becoming a Captain, and he wants to serve under Kenpachi to the end. The Freezing White Blade, Zaraki Division's Secret Story! Simultaneously, as Ichigo Kurosaki and Rukia Kuchiki stare nervously at him, a smiling Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez lands on the street several meters away from them as Rukia recognizes his Reiatsu as being that of an Arrancar, only to mentally express fright at how incredibly strong it is, especially compared to Di Roy Rinker. That night, Ikkaku, the other lieutenants, and Ichigo gather in the Human World in order to capture a Hollow for the Kons Reisai. After Renji stated he had someone he wished to surpass, they continued to train well into the evening, advancing as far as using their Shikai against each other. Despite this, Edrad calls Ikkaku's fighting style direct and predictable due to attacking from the left with his Zanpakut and blocking from the right with its scabbard, and after forcing Ikkaku back with a Palma Plancha strike, Edrad presumes that he can always predict Ikkaku's next move this way. Ikkaku decides to attack her head-on, prompting Yumichika to back him up by using Had #57. The two would frequently go from village to village, looking for opponents for Ikkaku to face in combat. [90] After Mayuri defeats Pernida, Ikkaku and Yumichika return and help him release the de-zombified Hitsugaya and Rangiku from the containers they were in before placing Mayuri in one of the containers. Refusing, Ikkaku states he will only lay down his weapon when he is dead, and he will never walk away from a fight like a coward. [96], Master Swordsman: Even when ranked a 3rd Seat officer, his skills are of near-captain level. Edrad mentally declares that he will crush Ikkaku before the latter can cut off his arm as he fires jets of flame from his shoulders and declares that he cannot lose in a contest of raw power. Iba explains he was not always so good, but instead of focusing on one thing, being well rounded means a better chance at a promotion to lieutenant. [19], Soon afterwards, Ikkaku hears the message from Lieutenant Isane Kotetsu about the traitorous actions of 5th Division captain, Ssuke Aizen. To aid in their mission, they dress as students at Ichigo's school. While a large, wide tornado crackling with Reiatsu forms around Ikkaku and Edrad, several nearby windows are shattered and multiple phone lines are cut, forcing Keigo to scramble back when one sparking with electricity lands on the ground near him as he expresses astonishment at this development and a smiling Yumichika notes Ikkaku has decided to use it. Ikkaku considers the only honorable battles to be those fought one-on-one. Ikkaku considers fighting fun, and tries to get as much fun as he can, even taking deadly risks to drag out fights for as long as possible. As Ikkaku tries to get up, he is told by the Arrancar to give up gracefully, for there is no need for him to be beaten into nothing. Though Edrad manages to block the spade with his forearm, he grunts in pain at the spade cutting into his arm. Because if it's not, there are quite a few Captains who aren't fit. When Ichigo reveals he was taught by Kisuke Urahara, a surprised Ikkaku states if he is Ichigo's teacher, it would be very rude of him to kill him so easily. [80], Later, Ikkaku is brought to Urahara's laboratory and healed by Jshir Ukitake. The group comes across Pernida Parnkgjas while travelling through Wahrwelt. Ikkaku activates his Bankai, Rymon Hzukimaru. Edrad mentally declares that he will crush Ikkaku before the latter can cut off his arm as he fires jets of flame from his shoulders and declares that he cannot lose in a contest of raw power. Ikkaku hides the fact he has achieved bankai because his only goal is to surpass his captain, Kenpachi Zaraki. When Yumichika asks if he heard the news, Ikkaku saying he did, states people at Rukongai cannot vanish on their own, and they should not underestimate their division. While trying to protect Ichigo, Masaki is murdered on a rain-soaked riverbank by the Hollow known as Grand Fisher. Even Renji asked him to fill the vacant position left by ex-Captain Aizen. Ikkaku is surprised by Moe's brute strength. 5 INCREDIBLY WEAK: Ikkaku Madarame Rymon Hzukimaru. Upon seeing the large Arrancar, rather than be intimidated by his size, Ikkaku is amused, stating he is a "big boy" and prays he is as tough as he looks. Telling Ikkaku this happened because he wants to hide his strength, Iba states he does not care if Ikkaku dies because he wants to hide his strength, but he should not disobey orders to do so. When he affirms Ikkaku could have any vacant spot and should be the next captain, Ikkaku reminds Renji he already told him he has no intention of telling anyone besides him and Yumichika he is capable of Bankai, for if it got out, he would have others telling him the same thing. [86] He panics when Zaraki's entire body begins to twist after he heedlessly attacks a second time. He is also quite stubborn and cocky at times. When Nemu agrees with his comrade, Ikkaku expresses his surprise that the quiet lieutenant has actually spoken up about her opinion. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Before Poww can finish him off, Captain Sajin Komamura punches Poww as Iba stops more of the real town from appearing. Ikkaku hides the fact he has achieved bankai because his only goal is to surpass his captain, Kenpachi Zaraki. English [107], Enhanced Endurance: Ikkaku has an incredibly high level of endurance, able to ignore most injuries without noticeably affecting his performance. Ikkaku, Yumichika, and Hisagi fight off the creatures. [83] Later, when Yhwach absorbs Mimihagi and transforms into a swarm of black creatures that invade the Seireitei, Ikkaku, alongside Yumichika and Hisagi, activates his Shikai and begins fighting them off, but soon notes that there is no end to them. Didn't all of those have the limiter? His spiritual energy is red. [81] When Nanao confronts Zaraki over his desire to search for Yachiru, Ikkaku watches nervously from the sidelines. [18], Later, Ikkaku and Iba, resting after their battle, drink with each other. The two collide, resulting in Hzukimaru breaking further, and a grievous wound is dealt to Ikkakus arm. Does Ikkaku have a true Bankai? - Fuckbuttons.com [58] As Ikkaku begins to leave, his leg is grabbed by Moe, who refuses to give up. 11th Division 3rd Seat Ikkaku Madarame battles against Edrad Liones. Scolding Ikkaku, he tells him his job was to protect the pillar, and yet it was destroyed. Yumichika reprimands him for speaking in such a way, asserting that if they got involved, their captain would probably get mad at them for doing something wrong. Ikkaku deduces that Edrad's Palma Plancha consists of him filling his hand with Reiatsu to strike opponents with and is impressed by Edrad knocking out two of his teeth with this. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. [41] Ikkaku is surprised at Luppi's release, which gives him eight tentacles to control. His bankai is a massive tri-pieced sword which is used solely for attack. When Ichigo thinks he has the upper hand, Ikkaku, swinging his Zanpakut at Ichigo's head, says a second release command, causing his Shikai to split into a three-sectioned staff, forcing Ichigo to react before the spear head can hit him square in the face. Seeing Mayuri still standing before Pernida, Ikkaku tells him to run before demanding to know why he is so happy about this situation. Nobuyuki Hiyama ( Hiyama Nobuyuki, born August 25, 1967) is a Japanese voice actor, narrator, and radio personality. The 20 Saddest Deaths In Bleach - CBR [35] As the smoke clears, Ikkaku's Bankai breaks into pieces, and he falls to the ground below, followed by Edrad, who has lost his left arm and the left side of his abdomen. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Zangetsu is the result of the fusion between the Hollow White Ichigo inherited from his mother and the Shinigami powers he inherited from his father. What is needed to become a Captain? [70] Soon afterward, Ikkaku, Yumichika, Hisagi, Renji, Rukia, and Byakuya confront the Sternritter gathered at Ichigo's location. Ikkaku clashes with Edrad for the final time after Rymon Hzukimaru finally reaches its full power. After Mayuri lost to Ishida, when he heard about Aizen being a traitor, he said "I'm not interested". Yumichika wields Fuji Kujaku. 2001 When Grimmjow inquires about which one of them is stronger, a startled Rukia warns Ichigo to retreat before Grimmjow stabs his right hand into her abdomen and observes it is not her, which he expected. [89], When Mayuri prepares to use his Bankai, Yumichika believes that he is planning to release poison into the surrounding area and tells Ikkaku that they need to move Zaraki away from there, only to be shocked alongside Ikkaku when Mayuri reveals a modified version of his Bankai instead. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. [106] He is strong enough to shatter the ground with a single attack. After the dragon crest turns completely red, Ikkaku inquires if Edrad is ready, which a smiling Edrad confirms, and the two clash in an explosion of Reiatsu and fire. With over 30 years of experience in voice acting, among his most recognized characters are Hiei in Yu Yu Hakusho, Ikkaku Madarame in Bleach, Balmung in . Bleach: The Best Bankai - Game Rant It isn't permanently destroyed but currently it can never be fully repaired either. Seventeen months after Aizen's defeat, Ikkaku sports a gold-plated shoulder plate on his right arm with the kanji for dragon () printed on it. Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez stabs Rukia Kuchiki with his hand. After the Hollow was dispatched, more came, which prompted Ikkaku and Yumichika to join in the fight. [11] Doing his Tsuki-Tsuki dance to give Ichigo and Ganju time to exit their sand pit, Ikkaku becomes irritated when they just stand there looking at him. Renji reveals they all, including Ikkaku, gave some of their Reiatsu to the sword, which was created by Urahara to allow Ichigo to regain his old powers once Rukia stabbed him with it. [65] Later, Ikkaku is notified by Rin Tsubokura Ichigo is currently heading to Soul Society. In the manga, Edrad's facial wound disappears during some panels after he activates. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. As an irate Ikkaku, trying to fight back, is pushed to the side, Iba asks him why he would attack head-on in his condition, for there is no point in coming at him head-on if he is just going to get crushed. Due to Zaraki's strength, Ikkaku, forced on the defensive, held off his relentless strikes. Ikkaku is the third seat of the 11 squad. He won't even use a brute force bankai cause it would make him leave his squad and to someone like ikkaku using hidden shikai/bankai tricks is 100% worse than leaving his squad to be his own captain. When Hitsugaya prepares to attack, Yumichika attempts to use Bakud, only for Ikkaku to proclaim he cannot stop this with Kid and send Yumichika flying back with a blow from Hzukimaru. Falling to the ground, an unconscious Ikkaku states Ichigo was too strong. [68], After the Wandenreich invade the Seireitei for the second time, Ikkaku notes it is nighttime. As Zaraki is berated by Su-Fng, Ikkaku bows in apology. And they're both made of metal. As they both notice each set of footprints has one foot bare while the other has a sandal, Yumichika concludes a Hollow is not responsible for the disappearances, and Ikkaku orders them to continue searching for clues.[64]. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. Ikkaku forces Edrad to use his Zanpakut. Shunsui offloads all his tasks onto Nanao. When Ikkaku refuses, an adamant Renji states there are not any other lieutenants who can use Bankai, and even if there were, he would be the only one qualified. Mayuri was a deranged criminal who'll plant bombs into his own squad yet was made into a captain. Ikkaku commonly fights with his sword held in a normal grip and the sheath held in reverse grip, showing his mastery of the two variations of sword-fighting. A wounded 11th Division 3rd Seat Ikkaku Madarame battles Edrad Liones through the streets of Karakura Town using his Zanpakut, and after leaping back to avoid a high kick from Edrad, he questions why Edrad is not using his own Zanpakut, which he assumes could just be for show. Zaraki attacked with enough force to crater the ground under Ikkaku, which somewhat alarmed Yumichika. As Moe lands several seemingly critical hits on Ikkaku, he continues to fight as if unaffected. Birthday Why is Ikkaku afraid to show his bankai to people? : r/bleach - reddit [42] Attacking Ikkaku, Rangiku, and Yumichika all at once, Luppi, overwhelming them, taunts them. Don't try to hype him. When Edrad throws another flaming punch, Ikkaku slashes his guandao upward and slashes cleanly through Edrad's outstretched fist, leaving the latter shocked that Ikkaku managed to cut him prior to looking up to see Ikkaku dropping down on him with the monk's spade pointed downward. As Ikkaku puts all of his strength into one final attack, Edrad does the same, and both fighters collide in a large explosion. While Ikkaku begins spinning Rymon Hzukimaru around by the handle on the central blade, whose dragon crest begins to fill, Edrad internally asserts that he can still win. Rose conjures music to create physical illusions around his enemies, often dancing around to cause confusion and inflict a modicum of damage. In 11th squad only. Bleach: 10 Weakest Bankai In The Series - ScreenRant Initially against it, Zaraki was persuaded upon realizing the two had fighting traits similar to his. Yes, he lost a few segments in his bankai do to it having been broken. If Ikkaku fought seriously, he would have beaten both Edrad and Poww with less trouble. As Ikkaku puts all of his strength into one final attack, Edrad does the same, and both fighters collide in a large explosion. Moving back with Shunpo, Komamura, intercepting an attack by Poww, defeats Poww with his Bankai. Ikkaku's injuries as depicted in the manga. Also don't forget about Kenpachi wanting to fight the strong ones. With Rukia being thrown to the ground by Grimmjow, a shocked Ichigo rushes toward Grimmjow, who grins sadistically over his shoulder at Ichigo. As Ikkaku, dodging, asks his attacker who he is, Yukio uses his Fullbring to bring him and Moe into a chat room. Noting Ikkaku's stubbornness has cost them in battle, Iba tells him as long as he is in the Gotei 13, he must obey orders, even if it means crushing his stubbornness and pride. Ikkaku doesn't need to hide his Bankai | FanVerse For that reason alone he became a Soul Reaper along with his childhood friend, Yumichicka. Answer (1 of 3): That we know of, the Bankai form that we see is the true form of his Bankai. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. And both his Shikai and Bankai break easily despite having high power. When Iba, saying Komamura's Bankai is amazing, notes the difference between the captain's Bankai and his is like night and day, a shocked Ikkaku looks on as Iba, asking him if he did not think he would notice, promises not to tell his captain. He tells Renji if he understands, he will not ask him again. I also thought it was because Zaraki would demand a re-match, and Ikakku knows he still can't beat him, even with Bankai. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. [20], Sometime after Aizen's defection from Soul Society, 6th Division lieutenant, Renji Abarai, approaching Ikkaku, asks him to take the vacant captain's position of the 5th Division. First Appearance Jos Javier Serrano (Spain)scar Flores (Latin America). He holds back in fights to enjoy it more. When face to face with Zaraki, he, becoming alarmed by his Reiatsu, was happy to finally have a real challenge. [43] Yelling as Yumichika and Rangiku are ensnared, Ikkaku is caught by one of Luppi's many tentacles. His bankai is a massive tri-pieced sword which is used solely for attack. Zanpakut Video Game [40] Becoming bored, Luppi insists they fight against him four on one because he is going to release and take them all on as a group. As the fight continues, Moe breaks the blade off of Hzukimaru, prompting Ikkaku to, discarding his Zanpakut, fight Moe barehanded. Anime Is it just power? Pernida towers over Ikkaku and Yumichika. Ikkaku Madarame | Bleach Wiki | Fandom After fully drawing his Zanpakut and pushing Ikkaku back by slashing with it, Edrad criticizes himself as disgraceful for having to draw his Zanpakut against a mere Shinigami, and as a grinning Ikkaku promises to make Edrad release its power next, a bewildered Keigo Asano watches the fight from nearby while sitting on the ground and wonders who the two of them are in complete confusion. What is Shunsui Kyraku's Bankai? How strong is it? - Quora Ikkaku is a tall and muscular man. [37][38], Later, while Ikkaku is meditating, the others try to attain Bankai, causing Rangiku and Yumichika to get into a small altercation with their Zanpakut because they are too similar to them before being yelled at by Hitsugaya. Ikkaku is considered the strongest of the 3rd seats thanks to his fighting skills and because he is the only non-captain level Soul Reaper (includeds vice-captains) to achieve the bankai level. Why is ikkaku hide his Bankai? Promotional artwork of Ikkaku wielding Hzukimaru. After engaging in a small argument about Iba always drinking too much of Ikkaku's booze, they fight again. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". Calling him an imbecile, Renji reveals the presence of himself and Ikkaku, Zaraki, Hitsugaya, and Byakuya, who are all observing the situation. After Ichigo appears to regain his Shinigami powers, he is mocked by Kgo Ginj, who states it only looks this way, for he had stolen all of his powers and Rukia would only manage to give him some of her power.