Explaining to him why he gives his name to his opponent, Ikkaku left as Renji thanked him. When Ikkaku, thinking he was toying with him, demanded Zaraki kill him, Zaraki, losing his patience, grabbed hold of Ikkaku. Ikkaku uses his muscles to pop his shoulder back into place. 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. Climbing over the wall behind them, Hisagi expresses surprise upon seeing Ikkaku and Yumichika. They wouldn't want him as captain anyways. Finish them off properly! This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Its also got the durability of wood. For that reason alone he became a Soul Reaper See Details 4.Ikkaku doesn't need to hide his Bankai - FanVerse Author: www.fanverse.org Post date: 30 yesterday Rating: 5 (1353 reviews) Highest rating: 4 Low rated: 2 Summary: [45], Upon learning Orihime Inoue has followed the Arrancar back to Hueco Mundo, Ikkaku and the rest of his team return to Soul Society to prepare for the war against Aizen. Essentially using music to manipulate the hearts and minds of his foes, the Bankai consists of a pair of large floating hands, one of which waves a baton and orchestrates a musical arrangement. 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. [33], When Edrad lifts up his fist, Ikkaku states there was never a difference in their power. That night, Ikkaku, the other lieutenants, and Ichigo gather in the Human World in order to capture a Hollow for the Kons Reisai. As Yumichika chases after him, Ikkaku is left to fight Ichigo. He nearly got himself killed against Edorad, and he lost to the massive arrancar Poww later on (and got yelled at for it). [21], Along with Yumichika, Rangiku Matsumoto, Renji Abarai, and Rukia Kuchiki, Ikkaku is part of the advanced force led by Captain Tshir Hitsugaya to defend Karakura Town from the threat of the Arrancar. [97] His mastery of this skill is great enough for Renji Abarai to beg Ikkaku to train him. Impressed by his new student's eagerness to excel. [9], Hakuda Expert: Before he became a Shinigami, Ikkaku was always roaming around looking for fights. In response, 11th Division 5th Seat Yumichika Ayasegawa recontextualizes Ikkaku's position of 3rd Seat as making him the second most powerful man in the most feared division of the Gotei 13. Answer (1 of 6): It's one of the strongest Bankai, and one of the most risky. As Moe lands several seemingly critical hits on Ikkaku, he continues to fight as if unaffected. Voices When Edrad explains that the Arrancar have skin like heavy armor due to their Hierro and claims that he can defeat Ikkaku with his bare hands, Ikkaku suddenly slashes at Edrad's arm while reinforcing his Zanpakut with its scabbard. Realizing he does not really pray to any god, he decides it does not matter, for he will just pray to the Arrancar's god. Rose conjures music to create physical illusions around his enemies, often dancing around to cause confusion and inflict a modicum of damage. Ikkaku's bankai! Ikkaku hides the fact he has achieved bankai because his only goal is to surpass his captain, Kenpachi Zaraki. Yet when the chips are down, all three of them delivered. Seireitei, Soul Society For that reason alone he became a Soul Reaper along with his childhood friend, Yumichicka. 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. He hid his bankai because he guessed that they'd try to promote him to a Captain position if they knew that he had bankai. After Ichigo and Ganju get into an argument about possibly fighting, Ganju runs away. His Shikai and Bankai actually share the same shape, and nature;. He won against everyone he fought, and upon seeing his strength, most people fled from him. He had heard of Zaraki becoming a captain and the two decided to join the 11th Division to serve under him. [86] He panics when Zaraki's entire body begins to twist after he heedlessly attacks a second time. The Freezing White Blade, Zaraki Division's Secret Story! November 9[1] Ikkaku withstands Edrad's punch despite his injuries. When he notes he has to win, even if it means running away or sneaking up from behind, Ikkaku states it is something a coward would do, and he is no coward, which prompts Iba to tell him to get stronger and win, even at the cost of his life. [2] He wears the standard Shinigami shihakush, with the exception of no tabi with his sandals. [104] Ikkaku sent Hzukimaru flying several meters away and through solid rock with a single attack. [26], When the Sexta Espada, Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez, leads an attack on the living world, Ikkaku and Yumichika prepare to face the oncoming enemies. For that reason alone he became a Soul Reaper along with his childhood friend, Yumichicka. Stating he was having fun, Zaraki decided to finish Ikkaku with one strike, resulting in Ikkaku losing the fight. Ikkaku forces Edrad to use his Zanpakut. Ikkaku is surprised by Moe's brute strength. When Yumichika asks him if it has not been night the entire time, Ikkaku states it was only cloudy and notes the shadows outside of the Seireitei are increasing before saying he has a bad feeling. [84], When much of the Gotei 13 goes through the gate in order to reach the Soul King Palace, Ikkaku is left behind with his captain, Yumichika and Hanatar when they went to relieve themselves. His bankai is a massive tri-pieced sword which is used solely for attack. [25] Later, Ikkaku and Yumichika, sitting atop a building, have a conversation about how it is impossible for them to have such well made rice balls with artistic wrapping without something more going on, for it is too much for one person to make so many of them. Edrad activates his Resurreccin, Volcnica. After placing Zaraki in the other one, Ikkaku and Yumichika promise to come back for him soon before thanking Mayuri and leaving. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Fearing he will be forcibly promoted to another division if others learn of his Banaki, he refused to use it against the Arrancar Choe Neng Poww, to which he lost badly. His eyes each have a small red marking at the outer corner. When the smoke clears, Ikkaku, withstanding the blow, holds Edrad's fist upon his back. Shinigami However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. [30], As they continue to fight, the Arrancar is overpowered by Ikkaku's unique style of fighting using both his Zanpakut and sheath. In 11th squad only. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Seeing Mayuri still standing before Pernida, Ikkaku tells him to run before demanding to know why he is so happy about this situation. [43] Yelling as Yumichika and Rangiku are ensnared, Ikkaku is caught by one of Luppi's many tentacles. When Moe states he already gave his life to Shkur Tsukishima, Ikkaku, asking if Tsukishima is just as willing to die for Moe, calls him a fool, stating pointlessly throwing his life away for someone who does not respect him is the act of an attention-seeking brat. Because if it's not, there are quite a few Captains who aren't fit. During his fight against Edrad, despite taking great injuries, he still fought on, used his Bankai, and ultimately defeated the Arrancar. 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. How can I make my iPhone ringtones louder? [31], Edrad explains to Ikkaku the true power of an Arrancar's release. not wanting to be bothered by people asking why dont you become captain. Affiliation [41] Ikkaku is surprised at Luppi's release, which gives him eight tentacles to control. Hzukimaru (, Demon Light; Viz "Winter Cherry"): Though Hzukimaru resembles an ordinary katana, its hilt is hollow to store a small vial of healing ointment, which Ikkaku can access by removing the hilt's pommel. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Zaraki insists that the event is at the 13th Division's barracks, which Ikkaku disputes. General Bio. 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. During his fight against Edrad, despite taking great injuries, he still fought on, used his Bankai, and ultimately defeated the Arrancar. 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. With Edrad emitting a jet of fire from the opening on his left shoulder to push Ikkaku back with a burst of flame and Ikkaku skidding back through the air, Edrad mentally deduces that rather than enhancing Ikkaku's Kid, speed, or even defensive ability, Rymon Hzukimaru is simply a huge amount of energy with tremendous destructive power, though he observes that such an offense-focused weapon is vulnerable to damage upon seeing that the spade is missing a chunk of its blade. He's not the most powerful Soul Reaper, but he will never back down from a challenge, and he has grown only stronger since we first met him. Suddenly, Yumichika arrives and reminds Ikkaku that he needs to attend the Jogimen Reibaku tonight like all the other lieutenants do, leading Ikkaku to send Ichika home early and make preparations to depart for the Human World.[95]. Cutting through Volcanica, Ikkaku attacks from above. [56] Ikkaku faces off against Moe, who surprises Ikkaku with the devastating power of his Fullbring-enhanced punches, which topple the trees around them. Taken aback by this revelation, having seen protecting others as not really Zaraki's style, Ikkaku set out to find his old opponent.[9]. Ikkaku Madarame/Voiced by. 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. Falling to the ground, an unconscious Ikkaku states Ichigo was too strong.[15]. 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. Didn't all of those have the limiter? Calling Ikkaku's reaction impolite, Edrad notes that this is how Arrancar release their Zanpakut and brings up Ikkaku's philosophy of introducing himself to those he is about to kill prior to fully introducing himself to a stunned Ikkaku. Rymon Hzukimaru that's right, still vice captain A subreddit for the Bleach manga & anime and the spinoff Burn the Witch created by Tite Kubo. He blocked a punch from the Arrancar Edrad Liones in his released state, even while severely injured. When Ikkaku comments on a lightning strike, Iba, scolding him for being ignorant, states it was not a lighting strike, but Kid, and it would not have reached them, for it was a targeted attack. You are using an out of date browser. Mentality obviously isn't important. Pernida towers over Ikkaku and Yumichika. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. Ikkaku has a scar, which he gained while fighting Ichigo Kurosaki during the Ryoka Invasion, running down the left side of his chest. As one of their subordinates tells them not even one child can be found, another brings them to a group of footprints which lead to one place before disappearing. [74], Ikkaku notes he cannot see Mayuri, but knows him from his voice. When a zombified Hitsugaya arrives, Ikkaku recognizes him and states that he thought almost all of Hitsugaya's Reiatsu was gone. [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. His spiritual energy is red. That a captain could completely blow off a game changing event like that almost makes a mockery of being a captain. Kenpachi's only qualification was killing the former captain, constantly trying to fight other captains. Edrad uses Palma Plancha to defend himself against Ikkaku. Ikkaku is the third seat of the 11 squad. Master Swordsman: Despite being ranked as the lieutenant of his division, his rank does not reflect his fighting abilities, which are of near-captain level. Anime [115], Waning Power (Bankai): According to Mayuri Kurotsuchi, it is considerably weaker after having been destroyed by Edrad, even after Akon managed to repair it to its original shape.[116]. 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. During an address to his division, Zaraki was greeted by Ikkaku and Yumichika, who had become Shinigami and joined the division. While trying to protect Ichigo, Masaki is murdered on a rain-soaked riverbank by the Hollow known as Grand Fisher. Within the tornado, a stunned Edrad picks up on Ikkaku's mention of Bankai, prompting Ikkaku to confirm this while the tornado clears to reveal him standing with his Bankai, Rymon Hzukimaru, two massive blades linked to a third floating behind his back with a handle, before he assumes a combat stance. 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. Keigo admits that he does not understand this and inquires if Yumichika is sure that Ikkaku will win. Lieutenant of the 11th Division While Moe brags about his accomplishment, Ikkaku, flexing his muscles, pops his shoulder back into place.[57]. 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. Kenpachi almost didn't deliver because he didn't want to use Kendo. 182 cm (60")[1] This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. How do you know if a website is outdated? Happy he still lives, Poww asks him to show him what he has left. Ikkaku's injuries as depicted in the manga. Spanish By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. 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. [52] As Ikkaku notices Komamura standing behind Iba, he, wiggling his ears, tells them not to worry, for his ears appear to be failing him today.[53]. [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. As he blocks with his forearm, creating a deep wound, Ikkaku states Hzukimaru isn't a spear, but a sansetsukon. What is needed to become a Captain? Episode 26 As Mayuri leaves, Ikkaku, telling Zaraki about what direction Ichigo went and why he was there, describes him and how he told him who Zaraki is. Meanwhile, Edrad uses Palma Plancha and his own Zanpakut to match Ikkaku's strikes with both his Zanpakut and its scabbard while internally observing that Ikkaku is genuinely skilled despite his rough fighting style and overconfident demeanor. Renji Abarai asks Byakuya Kuchiki to not attend the lieutenants meeting. [14] As they continue to battle, Ichigo notes he is getting used to fighting against his weapon. Due to it being a Kid-type Zanpakut, Yumichika hides this from the 11th Division, for fear of being hated as the division is known for shunning non-direct combat blades. Ikkaku never had a limiter. Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features. Even the threat of death is not a reason to ignore this fact, for he believes the winner is only determined when the other dies. As the fights around Karakura Town rage on, Ikkaku challenges his Arrancar opponent to pull out his Zanpakut, but the Arrancar does not think it will . The only one I can think of that wasn't is Maki-Maki. Moving back with Shunpo, Komamura, intercepting an attack by Poww, defeats Poww with his Bankai. Punching Komamura a considerable distance away, Poww releases his Zanpakut, Caldern.