| In Bleach the main character is a Soul Reaper or Shinigami. He essentially fights demons. The swords are called soul slayers or Zanpakuto and are essentially living embodiments of their powers, key word being living. Each Zanpakuto has different levels of connection/release with their Soul Reaper partner. The first is unreleased or sealed, it will look like a normal katana. The second is shikai and will look original when compared to other other Zanpakuto. The third is the most powerful release as it is the expression of true harmony with or control over the spirit of the Zanpakuto, this is called Bankai. Generally only Captains have Bankai, however there are a few characters not of that rank that have reached the level. Such as Ichigo's Bankai with Zangetsu that begets Tensa Zangetsu.
Sidenote... To learn more about Bleach you could go to wikipedia as their info is very accurate however I doubt you would understand it. Go to youtube and check out the series, its my fave anime that has yet to have its ending written.
__________________ The name means...No matter how many times you cut him, he will never fall. My soul cutter has no name, it is merely a tool.  I'll Still Kill! Even the best of men are capable of the most disgusting evil. Just as the most evil man is capable of showing kindness.
Do not be fooled into thinking your enemy's sin is worse than yours, or that your's is better than his. |