Gin Ichimaru: THE SNAKE | BLEACH: Character Analysis

[@DBZimran]

Which character do you want me to analyse next?

[@codypaul4458]

DBZimran SHUNSUI KYORAKU

[@Grayson-Winchester]

Zaraki Kenpachi or Byakuya

[@IchigosBestFriend]

ZARAKI!!!

[@IchigosBestFriend]

If only Nobel houses can achieve Bankai, what house does Zaraki belong to?

[@gerwynlimon5572]

Nel!!

[@ellix_3]

It’s crazy that Gin was the closest to turning Aizen’s “all part of my plan” on him

[@fenramagnim7564]

He did in some way

[@gregorycookjr.7392]

Well he succeeded, cuz of Ichigo

[@ellix_3]

Gregory Cook Jr. still in his own right his plan and dedication of years to this betrayal was great and outwits ichigo’s way of defeating Aizen in strength alone. Gin used trust in cunning to create the perfect moment which he waited years for. I guess he just was too late, the Hogyoku was too powerful

[@rayvonvelez3129]

Aizen was trying it tho. He was like I knew you would betray me gin. lmao

[@ellix_3]

rayvon velez yeah but I’m not sure he realized *why* Gin would do it. Although with Gin’s personality I wouldn’t think it’d be that obvious he would betray Aizen but I guess it was the fact that Gin was always watching.

[@NewGuy2534]

Gin only cares about two people in his life: Rangiku and himself. And normally in that ordered.

[@skyreapery2n164]

I think also he cared about that Wabisuke guy... Kira i think

[@nyhtfall1969]

@@skyreapery2n164 his name is Izuru Kira though in gins mind he's noticed izuru's shift in behaviour and considers it a positive after seeing izuru killing that arrancar

[@Thebes342]

Finally, best boy gets a video. One thing not a whole lot of people talk about is how symbolic Gin's true bankai ability is. After he betrays Aizen, he reveals that his bankai's true ability is its _dust_ poison, and Rangiku's shikai itself revolves around _dust_ and _ash._ Pretty sure from a writing standpoint, the only reason Gin's bankai even relates to dust in that way, and why he hid its _true_ ability, was to represent the way he also hid where his _true_ loyalty lied: Rangiku.

[@TurntUpTurtles]

damn, that's an interesting point. Great insight

[@Lmoludeyaa]

fate enough I’m falling more in love with this character : Gin

[@dmitrishufutinsky2251]

Just like Snape's doe patronus being like Lily

[@Rreackless]

frfrfr

[@MrTommo2304]

Fantastic analysis man, Gin is such a fascinating character and you really did him justice.

[@JAYBIRD726]

Love your content as well!! Keep it up!

[@codypaul4458]

MrTommo2304 please collab with one another bro

[@bisexualichigo4227]

😯⁉️

[@azaniamamabolo1661]

Yeah but now pls stop spoiling the last arch of bleach with your thumbnails .remeber some of us bleach fans are anime only

[@MFHMei16]

I love your video title much better. The God-Killing Snake

[@janetlima4337]

Not only did Gin did the most damage to Aizen, but Aizen did the same to him by slashing, stabbing and throwing him like dirt. That shows you how pissed Aizen was with him. The only two characters to make Aizen that angry was Ichigo and Kisuke. Kudos to Gin

[@amethysting3389]

Yeah you can tell aizen took his betrayal personally too based on how he killed gin.

[@Rampage-Sama]

If there's one character that still breaks me when he dies is Gin. Deserved better treatment.

[@ananyakapoor9944]

Yes

[@br5073]

He’s got way more attention than Jushiro.

[@kowlessur13]

What abt ukitake.? He deserved better too...

[@Rampage-Sama]

@@br5073 I feel like Kubo was saving Ukitake for the final arc to give him all his shine for the TYBWA but he rushed his story because of his own health issues. Hopefully the anime does his character justice.

[@Rampage-Sama]

@@kowlessur13 Way better treatment and you can tell from the back story he wanted to go all out on him during the TYBWA but due to his health he just rushed a lot of things in the story.

[@kushagrasharma5402]

If you were to turn into a SNAKE and start devouvering humans, and with same mouth you cried out to me that, "I LOVE YOU", Would I be able to say "I LOVE YOU" the same way I do today ?

[@corruptangel6793]

*Gin shows up at Rangiku's house* Gin: "I picked up some flowers for you. Your favorites." Rangiku: "Thank you! Go ahead and sit down, I'll get a vase for them." *Gin sits on a couch and after putting the flowers away Rangiku snuggles up to him* Rangiku: "I love you Gin." Gin: "..." *Rangiku looks up at Gin and raises an eyebrow* Rangiku: "Now's where you say that you love me too." Gin: "If I were to turn into a snake and began devouring people, then with that same mouth said I love you...could I say it the same way you can now?" Rangiku: "What are you talking about? You know I've never been good at riddles." *Gin receives word from Aizen that Ichigo and party are approaching the gate to the Seretei* Gin: "Forget it. I gotta go." *Gin moves Rangiku aside and stands up to leave* Rangiku: "What? Gin, where are you going? Gin?!"

[@JustSomeGuyWithBadDirections]

@@corruptangel6793 that'd be a great extra scene in the soul society arc

[@fx-991es2]

@@corruptangel6793 ugh

[@michaelram4276]

It made me cry.... Really deep pain... 😭

[@aestheticallyaesthetic6520]

@@corruptangel6793 if only just if only…

[@Rodiacreed]

I liked Gin since his introduction and was really sad when he died.

[@baltazar7347]

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[@barneyassman]

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[@bavo5179]

true and his bankai is actually OP if u think about it. its literally one stab and ur dead unless you have aizen hacks ofc

[@LordYamcha]

Did all that for Rangiku and couldn't tap- Press F for this man

[@quezjohnson9608]

She did want him tho lol

[@peagames2002]

Perhaps her tears were only last proof of her still longing for him. He after all saved her in past.

[@divinedragoon4743]

If you thought his sword was the only thing that was extremely short then extremely long... guess again. There's a reason Rangiku cried so hard.

[@peagames2002]

@@divinedragoon4743 And you had to go there.

[@divinedragoon4743]

Someone had to 🤷‍♂️

[@thatboichris07]

Everybody talks about Aizen's betrayal. Noone talks about Gin's. That's why I love this channel.

[@christhechilled]

Gin is criminally underrated!

[@fenramagnim7564]

Was that even a betrayal?

[@gwarguraqueentrickstarcoat9110]

Everyone who knows of Aizen Mostly because he is one of the best written characters of bleach in his backstory and because of all the memes back in the day Gin is extremely mysterious character He was hard to understand back in the day and only understands his motive when he betrays aizen

[@kushagrasharma5402]

@@fenramagnim7564 yes

[@fenramagnim7564]

@@kushagrasharma5402 Everyone does what is considered the best in their own view. I don't see his actions as a betrayal.

[@Sai4651]

When Gin said he would save Rukia early in the series, I bet he wasn't kidding, he was actually considering doing it, but decided that he needed to continue with his plan.

[@marionarda2790]

He was not kidding , he was enjoying her suffering

[@Sai4651]

@@marionarda2790 Could be, but I theorize that he hesitated with his plan since he knew Rukia had the Hogyoku in her body. It's possible he considered to help Rukia to prevent Aizen from getting her.

[@marionarda2790]

@@Sai4651 he literaly helped aizen with the plan to kill her. Why would he do that ?

[@Sai4651]

@@marionarda2790 To prevent him from getting the Hogyoku. That's why I say he hesitated, his initial plan was to let Aizen get the Hogyoku and wait it out, but I theorize that he was thinking about changing his plan, but still went through with it in the end. Otherwise it wouldn't make sense for that interaction to happen, Gin only does evil things with a purpose (eventually kill Aizen), if there's nothing to gain from his ultimate plan, he's not gonna waste his time. It wouldn't make sense for him to mess with Rukia otherwise which is why I'm thinking this way.

[@marionarda2790]

@@Sai4651 no no he does plenty of evil stuff for no reason ( targetting an unconscious momo, lying to kira about no harm getting to her , torturing rukia ). If he did not want aizen to get it he would not have helped him get it for a century. Gin cares about noone but his goal .

[@kushagrasharma5402]

Gin Ichimaru: the unsung hero, a beautiful character outlined with the most evil smile. My favourite character in #Bleach.

[@BrothaMan831]

Same here bro, the one character I never wished had died.

[@janosd4nuke]

Yeah, remember back when it was released some didn't take his true intentions revealed and discredited him as a discount Itachi. While some parallels are legit and he is not that well executed purely by those metrics. Gin's path has a very cruel beauty to it. Frankly while badass, Itachi keeping up a play and sacrificing everything for so long is pretty unrealistic. Gin on the other hand is a more relatable cautionary tale how a talented kid with good intentions and a tendency for trolling could lose himself in a mission that narrowmindedly sacrafices everything for one goal.

[@gibio396]

kushagra sharma he’s not a hero but yeah he is a great character

[@kushagrasharma5402]

@@gibio396 tbh he is a villain but he is a villain for a good reason.

[@gibio396]

kushagra sharma yeah

[@jobsidian4219]

I think he's supposed to be a twisted version of ichigo in how he protect his friends.

[@kixxer.]

Aka another itachi lmao

[@jobsidian4219]

@@kixxer. itachi is another toguro younger and ikki from saint seiya

[@michaelram4276]

Like Neptune and Uranus to Sailor Galaxia, when they sacrificed their souls so that they can become Galaxia's army soldiers, ally, and gain Sailor Galaxia's trust in order to defeat Galaxia and protect Sailor Moon.

[@jonathanbetenbender307]

That's what I thought too

[@0eyes]

@@kixxer. No not at all, Itachi wanted to protect his village but joined an organization that had multiple members that tried/destroyed it. Also wanted to protect his brother but drove him crazy which eventually led to him wanting to destroy it.

[@nickeel8401]

Gin is the type of person that will vocalize his periods, just to troll people.

[@cobrickillers]

Eyyyyy that's the abridged series 👍🤙🤙🤘

[@ThepasswordisOrmh]

Mmmmmm

[@rustkarl]

And mmmmmm you into submission.

[@ScurvySeamate]

Mmm

[@JustSomeGuyWithBadDirections]

When Gins eyes are shown it's all the more beautiful

[@Grayson-Winchester]

He was the smiley of the series. Nobody can trust him.

[@halo2player3]

the only thing you could trust, is that he would never hurt Rangiku

[@halo2player3]

@Embodiment of destruction I disagree, just because she sensed something doesn't make it true, he could easily hide it, just like Ichigo couldn't sense what he wanted even though he figures that kind of thing out when he crosses blades with his opponents. I believe that Gin is a man with good intentions, and only did those evil deeds for the sake of the love he has for Rangiku. People express love in different ways and he had an extreme.

[@MultiRoths]

@Embodiment of destruction So was Tosen evil? Enlighten me.

[@zemox2534]

Saying someone deserved to die is just harsh and going too far. I agree Gin was pretty Evil and his actions are unforgivable, but I at least understand why he is the way he is. I think if he lived, he would be locked up and forced to think about what he put Rangiku through. Perhaps he could have redeemed him self during the war with the Quincy.

[@MultiRoths]

@@zemox2534 He was nowhere near "evil" as Tosen. :D i have no clue what that guy is about. Tosen was with Aizen because he wanted to destroy the world for the sake of destroing it because he hated it. Gin was with Aizen to....wait for it. Kill Aizen.

[@dhruvdev225]

I recall reading this somewhere, but what's really sad is that Gin devoted his entire life to killing Aizen for what he did to Rangiku. We learn late in the manga that the Zanpakuto spirit is actually a manifestation of the user's true soul. His shikai is "Shinso", which means "God Spear", and his bankai is "Kamishini no Yari", which means "God-killing Spear". This means his heart and soul was devoted to killing a god, ie Aizen. In a similar light, his bankai's special ability is to turn to dust, while Rangiku's Zanpakuto turns to ash. This also shows how close he was to her, and that all his actions were for inevitably for her sake. Not my comment. Took it from another video but I think everyone needs to give it a read because of how well it explains the relationship between Gin and rangiku with so less screentime 🤯

[@jrgenvellesen7800]

Gin is great. Definitely one of the coolest, most memorable and well written characters in the series. Excellent analysis as always!

[@vaulagaaia4496]

I really feel like the Rukongai be breeding out beasts who carry the Seireitei on their backs PERIOD

[@jeanque2130]

Seireitei should consider itself lucky to find such beasts

[@jeanque2130]

beautiful beasts btw

[@cmbaz1140]

seeing Rangiku cry was heartbreaking... At that moment even without telling her once... she knew...

[@marionarda2790]

It is symbolic of his complete failure . Her tears are the last thing he sees. While his goal was that she would not cry

[@Korusaunt]

Knew what

[@hennigod8957]

so we aint gon talk about how gins eyes literally had more animation then 7 deadly sins?

[@Chrisfragger1]

Gin's only problem is that he waited too long to strike. His pray had gotten too strong for his strike to matter.

[@Lmoludeyaa]

and that truly embodies his symbol

[@nikolaramic]

No, you got it wrong. That was literally the one and only time Aizen left his guard open, it was even said that Aizen when he fused with Hogyoku he started to left his guard as he became cocky...

[@vanivan25]

Because Aizen's not an idiot, before he fused with hogyoku he's always cautious and keeping backup plan. He's aware that someday Gin would betray him, and he will prepare it when he's not fused with Hogyoku. And Gin's aware how smart and strong Aizen is, so he wait and wait until Aizen drop his guard down.

[@Yeahagreed]

He probably would've killed him if not for the plot amour lol. Only the mc gets to kill the main villain after all the hype.

[@MrEueu89]

I guess part of the reason was he took a long time to observe and figure out how to nullify Aizen's shikai ability. Wouldn't want to break his cover by piercing an imaginary Aizen now would he.

[@terrarionaqu5262]

ME AFTER FINISHING the video """Bye-Bye"""" Every time he was on screen, he stole the scenes, thats how awesome gin was

[@psycholand4004]

Gin Ichimaru: CLICK. I love your in-depth analyses of the characters so much so I was really waitng for Ichimaru!

[@dbzusman]

Gin is a legendary character

[@tubefaze]

Aizen should've died when Gin attacked him. That whole "Aizen is evolving again" BS made me so mad.

[@TheAgent0060]

Especially his Kamishini No Yari ability. THAT should have royally fucked him up for good. But good thing it didn't or the Gotei 13 would've been crushed when Juha Ywach attacked.

[@browneyesblackdragon7999]

Yeah :/

[@obi_oma]

Yeah I agree. It made no sense that he survived that, but from a writing standpoint it was much more powerful that it didn’t work. It adds more tragedy to gin’s story. Idk, they could’ve had a different way for him too survive then “oh well I can evolve so I win.” I think gin’s plan shouldn’t have succeeded to add more to his story, but they should’ve found a better way for him to fail.

[@alirayanbasher9592]

Cant spell P L O T?

[@obi_oma]

@@alirayanbasher9592 | ?

[@kaelinvictus6039]

Gin's backstory is an excellent example of a well written revenge plot. There was no need to "spoon-feed" readers with kawaii moments of him and Rangiku, no bonding scenes with other shinigamis that desperately begs "please like me, I'm just misunderstood" bullshit and all that cheap/contrived storytelling. Gin did not have muscular arms but he did turn out to be an absolute badass when we realize that he had "the courage to betray everyone to protect something he loves".

[@Rakshiir]

One of the most complex characters in this series. Ironically while he poses as someone without feelings, he might even be the character with the most love for someone, if you consider what he does for the person he loves... he feels so tragic. He sacrificed basically everything for Rangiku, but he failed, and he died before seeing that his goal was achieved. And to top it off, she even cries while he dies, the one thing he wanted to not happen anymore... maybe he still was happy considering he had the feeling Ichigo will win the battle, but still...

[@jrheiselt]

I love that the guy who was originally thought to have killed Aizen is a guy who was obsessed with killing Aizen. He is one of my top 3 characters in all of anime.

[@MrRampengu]

Same he is on my top 3 characters since 2010

[@Yellowshirtmann]

He reminds me of Bleach's own Itachi. Was sort of a spy for the soul society all along with a plan to protect innocent people. A double agent that had to appear menacing to win Aizen over. Beautifully written and a tragic end.

[@TheHighGroundGaming]

@@Yellowshirtmann I was looking for this comment lol. Gin and itachi are 2 of my favorite characters in all of anime

[@greyworld6242]

Gin is not a good man but he has a noble motivation. Also when you think about it, gin was the first person to make aizen loose his composure in the whole series, second of course being ichigo. You should do a video on toshiro.

[@Xaforn]

He’s an antagonist.

[@br5073]

No first was shinji. First person to injure Aizen

[@k.c.559]

I wonder about that scene on the bridge with Rukia. Did Gin really give her false hope just to see her suffer? or did he know she had the hyogokou and that if she wanted to live, it would find a way to make it happen?

[@DemonicRemption]

@K. C. I was a happier man before reading this comment... Now I'll have that question lingering in my head whenever I revisit that scene.

[@sims2lovealot]

Possibly a bit of both, but we do know that he was always a bit of a dick who loves to mess with people. He may have had ultimately good intentions behind why he joined Aizen, but he was still a pretty shitty guy who enjoyed other people's pain.

[@Lmoludeyaa]

I think he was left an ultimatum because only his fangs can bare so much , even fate can’t wrap around the snake himself

[@vladskiobi]

Nah, he really was just fucking with her. He's kind of an asshole, he only cares about himself and Rangiku.

[@yugiboyable]

That would explain why she thanked everyone before she thought she was going to die except for Ichigo. Where before Gin's intervention she was resigned to die even after Ichigo came to save her before he was taken away by Yoruichi. Interesting play on: HOPE.

[@brianfuller2447]

I always wished Gin had more screen time. I would love a spin off with him as the main character.

[@mani3001]

I absolutely loved Gin before any of his flashbacks, because he was the creepy guy. It seemed like what he liked best was mess around with the people around him, just for the fun of hi, just to see that look on their faces. That final reveal ar the end was delicious, and it rounded him up as a character really well. He is, to this day, in my top 5 Bleach characters.

[@chrisg5219]

I think the biggest mistake Kubo made was not explicitly showing that, say a fragment of Gins Zanpakuto embedded in Aizens heart or latched onto the Hogyokou was the only reason that the sealing eventually worked. I think that was a missed opportunity.

[@skyreapery2n164]

Very nice... But would have taken away from the final getsuga Tenshou 's power

[@corruptangel6793]

Gin is my favorite character. I love tragic characters. I also love how his Bankai is called "God Killing Spear" as it embodies just how obsessed he was with killing Aizen and how that obsession consumed his personality/nature

[@OkRoomer123-]

*you're finally at a level now where I can die and leave the rest to you* I love his final line of dialogue

[@HARpgT]

Who else thought that Gin was the main villain of the series before Aizen showed up?

[@ophhate]

Gin was always a mystery to me but man you really opened my eyes on how deep he was. He really sacrificed everything just for rangiku wow

[@relentlesschaos835]

*simps be like*

[@abidyo]

​@@relentlesschaos835 I mean to be fair Rangiku also chase him around like he owe her child support. u know... like: Rangiku: "hey when did you left last night? why didn't you text me? can you at least let me know when you're leaving?" Gin: "I dunno what you're talking about. later k am busy rn fr fr" while walking extra fast 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@jonathanbetenbender307]

True love... he was willing to sacrifice all to her even for unrequited love. It is the highest form of love; unconditional, and he was willing to sacrifice himself for it in an even deeper since than life.

[@DenDarEmi]

Watched Bleach for the first time a while ago and I instanly fell in love with Gin and his creepishly shady demeanor . He quickly became my favourite Bleach character and even one of my favourite anime characters.Thank you for making this, it was awesome!

[@grandwarriorwaluigi1284]

The true unsung hero of the series. May the snake in the grass that was Gin Ichimaru never be forgotten.

[@snoopysatangore]

He had his eyes closed the whole time to prevent being under the influence of Aizen's zanpaktou.

[@kevinsmoon3257]

It’s my head canon too but he had them closed even before knowing aizen

[@FullFledged2010]

I (a grown man) actually cried when he died. One of the most powerful moments in all the countless anime shows i've seen. Also the most badass character ever 😑

[@shadowrath9816]

Where telling about their powers to enemies during a battle is a classic anime trope gin is one of the few who continuously lied about their power...thanks man for another great video...and who TF disliked this smh

[@nathanieljackson5423]

There’s is a scene with Gin and Shinji Hirako when Aizen is obliterating the captains and the only person who knows Gin is not really on Aizen side is Shinji because of what Shinji says while observing Gin.

[@MrEueu89]

Which chapter?

[@mirror2922]

The thing I like is how his eyes are open I don't know why this trope exists of normally closed eyes individuals opening them. Yet it always stuns me how genuinely stunning it is in conveying a message/establishing significance in that one moment. It's also visually stunning dare I say beautiful that he opens his eyes when us the reader can finally "see him" as he is with his character arc closing.

[@ChaoticHeretic]

Justice but you failed me in a single regard. It is important to note here that Gin did actually Kill Aizen. The Hogyoku brought Aizen back to life and made him even stronger. Aizen feeling despair in his final moment before dying helped to trigger the Hogyoku.

[@maddogsgaming7567]

If I were Kubo, I'd let Aizen evolve into his butterfly form and fight Ichigo. Then Gin would assassinate him and actually take the hogyoku. Then Aizen uses a resurrectiõn (this would explain his next form). Gin would survive but be in jail until the tybw, where he becomes an asset against the sternritter. He would defeat Giselle and fight bazz-b. Finally, he would die defending rangiku and toshiro from Gerard

[@M3rtyville]

Funny knowing that Gin could understand Aizen more than anyone else in the series. Tousen, who had the advantage with his blindness, was easily manipulated by Aizen without needing to see Kyokatsuigetsu. I considered Tousen to be a canditate with the ability to beat Aizen, but the more we learned about Tousen, the less likely it became. But Gin also seemed to understand the Espada like Ulquorra who was considered someone without emotion, Luppi being his "favorite". Wonderweiss was the only one that bothered him since he can't understand him. That modified hollow seemed to be the only one who knew Gin can't be trusted (I mean in Aizen's army. I don't think anyone in Soul Society trusted him besides Rangiku)

[@peagames2002]

You could say he was "blind to reality".

[@Sai4651]

He was a good commander

[@vals.3817]

Gin is really a legendary character that's misunderstood pretty much the whole series until the arc's end. One of the saddest deaths in Bleach.!

[@thatrandomguycommenting1261]

Gin, Ulqiorra and Kenpachi are probably my favorite characters in the entire series because of the mystery around them.

[@aviechan]

That goes double for me when it comes to Kenpachi. I love his relationship with Yachiru, they are the most unlikely yet beautiful father/daughter pair.

[@sosukeaizen7028]

Thanks once again Gin, you a real one.

[@JoltOfJoy]

Otherwise known as the greatest character in bleach and a better itachi uchiha 😎

[@lazyfigninja]

fuckin right

[@cka_9537]

Straight fax

[@Smith-fg1qb]

No he’s right. Gin really isn’t much like itachi. I’m not sure why people keep saying that

[@Smith-fg1qb]

What do you mean better version of itachi. They barely have anything in common

[@kristianmelyshi4705]

I love gin but i feel like the show naruto did a lot more with itachi's story and showed his "good side" and motives a lot more and better

[@JuansGotThis]

Amazing breakdown as always Gin definitely was a fav to me his obsession to kill aizen made me feel bad for him because he did so much wrong to do one good thing for him to fail at the end(well kinda cuz his talk with ichigo also helped in getting Ichigo committed to training and overcoming himself)

[@WiskyDuck]

EXCELLENT summary and analysis. I recall how transfixed i was as all of this was revealed the first time I read it. Kubo’s genius knows no limits. Thank you for investing so much time and energy to the benefit of your followers.

[@tari111090]

I have a greater appreciation for Gin now. I was mostly interested in Tosen out of the two of Aizen's boys. I usually wrote of Gin. Very interesting.

[@kristianmelyshi4705]

I loved gin but i feel like we didn't get to see enough of him. Itachi was somewhat similar but got treated better in his show and we got to see more of his "good side" and him as a good guy.

[@marionarda2790]

Gin was never a good guy

[@KenIbeanusi]

yea it’s bullshit at the the time of his death the only shinigami stronger than him were the big senior 3, yama, shinji, and urahara. He was without a doubt a genius and one of the strongest yet he never got a real fight to actually go out. Such BS

[@amazedpanda6815]

First time I came early in this channel. And its my fav character. I feel proud

[@ulquiora4586]

Best KZbin analyst ever My mans knows what he is doing Gawd damn 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@xLotusAngel626x]

Damn I want Gin to have is own Novel or spinoff series!!! Great video and keep up the great work!!! :D

[@1polyron1]

Gin's death episode is one of my favorites and one that made his character and that episode always come to the back of my mind when I think of bleach. Gin, the rouge bad guy who turned on the good guys. Turns out he did all for the sake of defeating the one who hurt his childhood friend. But he ultimately fails after you start to root for him. Then, Aizen having newfound power causes everyone around to pass out under his immense power. Gin reflects on his life as Soundscape to Adbor plays in the background. The image of the once untouchable Gin, Aizen's second in command, laying there with his back against the rubble helplessly dying. The thing I love most about Bleach is it's interesting characters and the situations they are put in. I never know what to expect in a person's background. Bleach had surprisingly well-thought out backstories for certain characters.

[@Dannythegirl]

The rukia part, u got it wrong. Gin pretended to wanting to help her just to make her realize that she does want to live and does want a way out. So that Hokyuku will follow her will to live! 💜 Also, Gin only killed bad people so he was in no way devoted to revenge to the extent to loose sight of justice and good. I guess imma just do a video about Ichimaru taicho myself 😂 Thank you for this version💜

[@TheDoS3]

Just leaving a comment to let you know how much I appreciate all the bleach content/character analysis you did. Thanks for all your time and effort, it's a joy to revisit old manga pages!

[@zemox2534]

Thank you for talking about Gin. He is one of the most complex and layered characters from Bleach, yet most people do not take the time to examine his motives or his character. He committed terrible crimes, but deep in his heart, he did have love for one person and would do anything for her. In the end his actions only hurt her more and that was the last thing Gin wanted

[@FallenOne669]

The more of these videos I watch, the more I realize that Kubo understands the importance of character over spectacle.

[@asya2654]

Gin is my favorite character, this video is like a godsend thank you so much

[@Blueshadow11]

Gin Ichimaru will always be my favorite captain in bleach!

[@Huyosumi]

A video about Gin Ichimaru in 2020 YAAAAAAS! thank you...

[@larrybyrd504]

Gin, Unohana, Tousen, Stark and Ulquiora were wasted potential characters imo.

[@technoswitch3296]

Ukitake

[@shironage]

Crazy how Shunsui killed Stark... I get he’s a arrancar and an enemy but from the start he said he didn’t really want to fight

[@bradleysmith6478]

@@shironage he had to do it because it was his duty

[@bradleysmith6478]

i disagree on ulquiorra his character was handled well

[@BlaZackk]

I don’t think Gin was wasted.. I feel like that little for me was enough

[@davix4262]

This was a very good way to explain a show, especially to someone who has barely any knowledge of bleach. I appreciate this.

[@dmd1anddmd2]

I noticed when Gin's Shinzo ran through Aizen he used it in a way that appeared to be holding the zanpakto backwards or at least 3/4 sideways. Anytime a character in Bleach used a maneuver that appeared as a high level of difficulty because of its first attempt in a real battle it normally resulted in damage to the soul reaper. Unfortunately the viewers didn't even know Gin was injured until he was in the alleyway. It would've been great to see Gin engage seriously instead of toying around. I wonder if Gin would've went to Captain Unohana for assistance with the Hohyoku in possession but, sadly, just like in Gin's appearances, they were all short. No matter the anime if a character has a powerful weapon it will only been seen briefly.

[@grayram338]

Gin is my absolute favourite character and I'm so glad to see someone understand him and produce a discussion that really explains him

[@nemanjastikic1367]

Gin, my favorite anime character. It is amazing just how much i resonate with him.

[@marionarda2790]

You try and kill defenceless girls ?

[@nemanjastikic1367]

@@marionarda2790 like who? 🤔

[@marionarda2790]

@@nemanjastikic1367 like Gin ! Rukia , Momo , Hyiori.

[@nemanjastikic1367]

@@marionarda2790 I don't remember him trying to kill Momo. Hyiory wasn't defenseless. With Rukia he was in tight spot, shit happens.

[@marionarda2790]

@@nemanjastikic1367 hinamori was saved by rangiku . It was in the soul society arc. He was aiming at an unconscious hinamori during his short fight against hitsugaya. A kid for good measure . And hiyori was not even looking at him when he cut her in half for nothing. Aizen was in no danger , dont tell me he needed to be saved from the weakest person in the gotei here .

[@shahzabeshah7304]

Great analysis mate but I’m in two minds because although Gin is like a snake, snakes I don’t like but Gin I do. His death was so sad. 10/10 for the vid.

[@turnerbrawley4715]

My birthday is tomorrow thanks for the gift dbzimran!

[@codypaul4458]

Turner Brawley happy early birthday

[@DBZimran]

Happy birthday for tommorow! Glad that you check out the videos early every week!

[@turnerbrawley4715]

@@codypaul4458 thanks man!

[@turnerbrawley4715]

@@DBZimran thank you for the awesome content keep up the grind.

[@missdanae1992]

Happy birthday 🎂🎉

[@Koji31]

I really liked this video, sat and did some stuff while listening to this and watching it was nice

[@mirakodus1]

I love the lyrics from Ichimaru's song Hyouri. I can´t say things that I don´t feel And I´m bad at explaining myself That´s how it is That´s how it is I don´t draw my sword easily So other than show my careless smile I can´t become anything I can´t become anything In that place, at that time, I was always sincere However alongside what´s deep in my heart Is the opposite The opposite... Just imagining what he feels each time showing his vicious smile to others as a cover for his real feelings...

[@10millions40]

Truly an incredibly well written character. Imagine hating someone so much and then feel devastated when he dies! Just beautiful!

[@gb1421]

I think Gin is one of the best written characters in the series

[@jibrilbuilder2668]

My favorite Bleach Speculation Channel

[@LeoArmada]

this dude is low key Orochimaru of Bleach

[@mistywoods6560]

the only similar thing abOut them is that they both are SNAKES nothing more tho

[@LeoArmada]

@@mistywoods6560 the looks, speech patterns, betrayals,they bought give off the same vibe,have a theme with snakes,do i need to keep going?

[@-tafari6517]

AGENT Leo gin always has his eyes closed so not looks also gin was a good guy in the end so the betrayal can be crossed out

[@-tafari6517]

AGENT Leo he is the itachi

[@LeoArmada]

@@-tafari6517 then Orochi maru aslo turned into a good guy at the end, he works as a doctor or something on boruto and at the end of naruto, and the damage was already done when he betrayed everyone, it's not like he can take back everything he did or everyone he killed

[@senseker1]

Gin has always been my favorite character. Thankyou for such a phenomenal video on him.

[@nicholassealstern]

So from my understanding Gin could be called a Yandere because Aizen just hurt Rangiku.

[@Jack.Heyman]

Every time I watch Gin’s death and hear the music and see Rangiku holding him I can’t help but break down. His intentions were so pure but he never fulfilled the destiny that he put upon himself and I am crushed every time

[@gerwynlimon5572]

great gob as always!! im excited in the next one

[@xAsiyah]

I'm surprised that you never talk about how he set up the right conditions for Ichigo to defeat Aizen in the the character analysis video. He goaded Aizen into destroying the vacuum providing him with a place to train, he also transported them far enough away from their destination to give Ichigo that full hour to level up. His emotions when facing off with Ichigo seem layered, he wanted to see more from the person he thought could defeat Aizen if he failed. He seemed to be anxious and frustrated sparring with ichigo because he was not confident that the person he put his faith in would be able to find the strength or resolve to take down Aizen in time.

[@kisukeurahara630]

Could have been my lieutenant....

[@jobsidian4219]

Oh please kisuke you would leave him behind or let him become a visored

[@terrarionaqu5262]

Snake eyes is such a good name for him. Amazing videonas always

[@natehuncho1987]

Just the greatest character 😪

[@Lmoludeyaa]

he made a turning point for others and fulfilled a future for the one he loves most … Rangiku abit selfish , he cared so much he gave everything without a thought , oh I love it

[@guythat779]

At first "Oh shit gin killed CPT aizen" Then "Oh shit gin killed aizen" But now "Oh shit aizen killed CPT gin"

[@andrewking1173]

Thank you for making Bleach content in 2020! I just watched bleach for the first time and I loved the complex characters!

[@Thus_said]

Gin Ichimaru is among my favorite and most intriguing characters, not only on anime but also in the entire fictional world. I think I Gin's character represents more than achieving a noble end through cruel and manipulative means. I think he is a manifestation of outcomes that children who witness cruelty (e.g. Domestic violence, bullying, war etc) and it is perpetuated by a single person. That person shapes the destiny of the child in three ways. Allow me to Bring a new perspective and to explain further. (in a flashback, Gin observes Aizen's subordinates cruel acts against and innocent Rangiku, the experience emotionally scars the young Gin to the extent that he vows he would kill Aizen) We all rightly assumed that he meant he would revenge Rangiku. But I think that deeply, Gin intention was to remove what he understood to a manifestation of the cruel side of the world. Aizen. There are three outcomes to such children : 1. They grow strong and devote their life to bad guy (Stockholm syndrome kind of thing) 2. They grow strong to protect themselves from the bad guy and other predators. However, they do not directly attack them. It is all self defense 3. They grow strong and directly challenge the bad guy. ( Nnoitora kind of person) 4.they become weaker and adopt a victim mentality, pedestalize the bad guy 5. They become strong and pretend to befriend the enemy, to learn how to destroy them permanently. The last choice is the most painful as it requires them to forfeit their principles, desires and do heinous things. Corroding their soul. Most intelligent children take this route. It usually succeeds since as Aizen would say, fear the betrayal you can't see. He is similar to Ahmed, If you've watched Marco Polo the film season 2. Gin succeeded, he killed the god using his god killing spear. But his death was his saving grace. Suppose he killed Aizen permanently, he would face a severe identity crisis, as the source and inspiration of his life would no longer exist to validate his decisions. He would become a child again, a de ja vu. Only this time with a ruined innocence and an adult body

[@veowsaku]

The most complex character, the most hated, yet the most beloved at the end by all of the Bleach fans!

[@OddishSupremacy]

Gin's death was insanely sad..

[@queenb2450]

honestly sadder than Jiraya's death to me the tragic-ness of it

[@OddishSupremacy]

@@queenb2450 same

[@queenb2450]

@@OddishSupremacy I always thought I liked Naruto better than Bleach until I re-revisited the fact that I like WAY more Bleach characters than Naruto characters and that alone is super hard to do in an anime.

[@sanddry738]

Rewatching the entire scene, Gin’s entire betrayal was such a HUGE moment not only for the story but also solidifying him as such a well developed character. Despite Aizen thanking him for reminding him of fear for evolution he was absolutely brutal with how he killed him. 14:56 At least despite the pain Rangiku suffered he could die knowing she would be safe thanks to Ichigo who would finish things

[@PhantomTheHedgehog12]

Amazing reviews,you deserve way more views! Also I truly hope you analyse Tosen sometime,he's way too underrated

[@damion19967]

People need to see Gin as Sauske. Hes what's known as Avenger, he did all he did to restore Rungiku that's it. He never actually took any enemies seriously except Aisen which is very similar to Sauske with Itachi and Naruto. I love Gin hes my 3rd favorite behind Mayuri, and Uqiorra

[@zemox2534]

Only Gin was a better written character. And more likeable.

[@iryu7288]

@@zemox2534 and most Naruto fan say Kubo is a bad writer. He manage to make a secondary villain(?) look much better and interesting than a second protagonist

[@damion19967]

I'm a bleach guy all the way. I'm just saying Gin is very similar to sauske in the avenger category. Sauske is a better fuck you kinda avenger where Gin is the silent snake. Gin was not one of the villains he never was in my eyes. I more saw Aizen as sketchy then Gin. The MoMo thing gave Gin away. Even my friend who just started bleach saw it coming. Love Gin but still Mayuri is the best character hands down.

[@Drawingsagespaz]

@@zemox2534 I like both but I prefer sasuke more.

[@zemox2534]

@@sarveshnathan7559 Respectfully disagree.

[@zigravos]

Arigatou gozaimashita..! Thanks for the succinct recap of the snake.