Kubo Reveals NEW DETAILS on Quilge, the Sternritter & Gin's BANKAI!? + More! | Klub Outside Q&A

[@MrTommo2304]

Which of Kubo's answers was the most interesting to you? Would you like to see this series continue? Let me know your thoughts down below!

[@jfz9119]

Yes continue

[@SleepyKurisu]

If this is now becoming a series and it will get continued can you make a playlist for the vids on the channel or is there one already?

[@tuxedeoboi9155]

What are the remaining Sternritter Shrift names, you know who i'm talking about

[@Infinite8blue]

Gin bankai leaving a portion of itself inside it's victim is not the same has Ichigo renji or Ikaku bankai being broken during combat. It only makes sense that Gin bankai would naturally regenerate

[@xavierstewart5756]

The first one with Quilge was indeed interesting. I honestly wouldn’t be surprised if he taught other Sternritters on how to use Ransou Tengai. Take the Bambies for one. I think it would’ve made more sense if instead of seeing Giselle kill Bambietta and reanimating her as a zombie, Bambietta slowly rises up by using Ransou Tengai. That to me can be a interesting “What If” scenario for Bambietta.

[@years-ti7xl]

Quilge being the combat instructor for the Sternritters is just freaking impressive. This just makes me think if Quilge didn't die. He could've been in the Schutztaffel.

[@JerkWarlord]

My headcanon is that Quilge WAS Schutztaffel, and Askin was promoted as his successor.

[@sukumuieywang8058]

@@JerkWarlordThat does make a lot of sense. Of the Quincy, he’s the only one of the Sternritter to have a separate title outside of Jugram and the Schutzstaffel. On top of that, he was the ONLY Sternritter dispatched to Hueco Mundo, which has several characters who are Vasto Lorde level or above. That, and Askin’s promotion falls in line pretty well chronologically with that theory, so you’ve convinced me.

[@sephikong8323]

I mean, considering he's inspired by Himmler, the leader of the irl Schutztaffel, I think that would be very fitting

[@orly780]

Shit nobody cares about enthusiast

[@XDarksoulX1129]

​@@JerkWarlord100% agree but then this would change power scaling entirely meaning before the blade is me that Ichigo was stuzstaffle levell

[@TheHunterkiller96]

It makes sense that Mayuri doesn't know that Gin's bankai can repair, only person who saw the damage was Aizen, and Gin didn't exactly survive long enough for anyone to witness his bankai repairing itself.

[@ZeroX7649]

Mayuri states that Bankai meant to be broken apart are fine. Gin's Bankai is meant to come apart like that. So it shouldn't weaken.

[@obrians-brown1307]

​​@@ZeroX7649considering the state it turns into to extend itself.

[@marquezbrady9568]

Makes him even more broken honestly

[@Siryeahman]

Gin was also actively hiding the true ability of his bankai... I don't think people really appreciate just how smart and calculated Gin actually was.

[@marquezbrady9568]

@@Siryeahman factsss

[@jrgenvellesen7800]

Quilge being one of the highest ranking members of the Vandenreich does make sense. He was trusted with the task of subjugating one of the realms, holding off Ichigo while the Quincy invade Soul Society, and was responsible for training other members of the army. I do like the idea that he was such a bastard in regards to training, that the other Sternritters mostly do not use the techniques he taught them out of spite, haha! Also, the idea of a puppy-sized Minazuki is adorable.

[@danurkresnamurti3598]

People will always looked down on Quilge just because he is the 1st stern ritter kubo introduced

[@EastJazzman]

Don't forget he was one of the few Quincies who knew Uryu Ishida, something most of the Sternritter didn't

[@LupineShadowOmega]

@@EastJazzman Someone even made a point that it was literally all of Yhwach's top and oldest soldiers that knew. Yhwach himself, Royd (because his powers even copy memories of the people he uses it on), Haschwalth, and then Quilge. And Royd even makes a bit of special sense, because this is the same man that knew the entire plan and was willing to sacrifice himself to Yama just so that Yhwach could have him out of the way and his dying breath was being pleased that Yhawch said he did a good job.

[@zold9896]

With the way Quilge led his own elite unit of Soldat, and the fact he was the only one allowed to operate completely on his own in enemy territory, always pointed to something special. Glad to see some specifics on what that was though.

[@Prushinthespirit]

Except his soldars looked much weaker than the ones attacking Seireitei. They're worse equipped and were utterly destroyed by Harribel's fracciones. While the army attacking Seireitei was implied to be strong enough to deal with captains without their bankai. I'd say caps were purposefully weakened by the plot but the fact Shinji had to waste a huge amount of energy on bankai against few dozens of zoldats implies exactly that.

[@hollowforce3960]

@@Prushinthespirit I think that's because arrancars are vastly weaker than the Captains so you would only send soldiers that are fitting of said environment against said enemy. It's like the real life military, you have your best soldiers on the front line and your lesser ones in the back.

[@AlexDrewsumin]

Agreed. Not to mention ywach told him to deal w ichigo, even if it meant his life. Meaning ywach believed that somehow this dude could stop ichigo.

[@Force-Multiplier]

The Femritters are claimed by Robert to be newbies so if he trained any Sternritters they're amongst the most likely to have been his students

[@corruptangel6793]

They're also the only ones (aside from Robert) to have used Sklave Rei in the anime

[@andyzhang7890]

@@corruptangel6793y’all are cookin rn ngl

[@ThermiteKitty]

@@corruptangel6793 It would make a lot of sense if the natural geniuses like As Nodt have all-or-nothing Vollsterndich, while the Bambis were taught by Quilge to manifest weaker Vollsterndich first and reinforce them with Sklave Rei if needed. While Robert is probably from Quilge's generation and learned the same techniques he did.

[@juliusnovachrono4370]

This explain why Quilge is so proficient with the basic Quincy Techniques. He is clearly insanely powerful.

[@Mizikame]

As Gon & Killua show from hXh; knowing, refining, and advancing The Basics of whatever Power System one has is the best way to Min-Max everything and be a OMA Powerhouse

[@FGame2star]

yeah of the Quincy he seemed like he could handle himself without the Vollstanding and likely he had the best and most developed Skraverei

[@Preaplanes]

​@@FGame2starwell, he, Uryu, and Yhwach were the only ones who weren't schriff-spamming n00bs relying on their letters' crutch.

[@Psychoveliatonet]

​@@PreaplanesLiltotto definitely isn't as strong as the characters you just mentioned, but her fundamental abilities were solid. It's implied she defeated Meninas while using only the Quincy basics (considering the lethality of the Glutton), which is a pretty impressive feat.

[@animanco6833]

The fact Quilge was this powerful makes me believe he is actually within the top strongest sternritters. And showcase just how powerful Ichigo was before his true awakening of his power, I mean he able to handle Quilge with no issue.

[@JoseSerrato0420]

The "damaged Bankai parts don't fix with recovery" makes sense when you realize that some Bankai create things external of their true bankai. The blade itself in a released bankai isn't necessarily the true source of a bankai, Kubo himself even revealed that Hisagi's shikai wasn't the blades but the chain connecting them. Mayuri's bankai isn't the giant baby itself but instead the baby is a byproduct of the bankai "giving birth" each time it's released, thus he's able to acutely modify his "bankai" to release an updated poison. So Gin's true bankai is probably the hilt. Like a snake, the fangs retract and venom is delivered at his choosing but the venom replenishes over time.

[@FJUVHJDSR]

Exactly

[@Alacaelum]

LOVE this description. And more than anything... "broken" in the case of zanpakutous means damage caused by something outside of their "theme" and effects, with its exception, like Komamura. Sure i could see a version of that same poison that is strengthened, by Gin permanently sacrificing a piece of his sword, a "conditional reinforcement" so to speak, but we will never know if that is possible or if he ever thought of that.

[@DillonGoebel15]

Look at Soifon's bankai: she launches a huge part of her bankai at her opponent, but it just takes time to reload

[@LupineShadowOmega]

She also mentioned that it takes like two days for the missile to return. Though Maiyuri did cover that in his statement, broken bankai was specified vs one that comes apart.

[@DillonGoebel15]

​@@LupineShadowOmegabut my point still stands: Gin's could also just take time to repair itself since it's a similar concept.

[@asianpersuasion4901]

@@LupineShadowOmega didn't she use it twice against barragan?

[@TStizzle19]

I don't think the "broken bankai" applies to Gin's power. It's not "broken" when he uses that power

[@WiqidBritt]

Yeah, that's my feeling on it. Like, Byakyua's Bankai shatters into a million pieces but it's not "broken", that's just what it's supposed to do. I imagine it's the same for Gin.

[@nailinthefashion]

It's so disrespectful to say maybe Kubo forgot. He didn't forget about Ichigo's parents' backstories, everything has a rhyme or reason. Gin's zanpakutou is supposed to be a snake, which secret venom. It's perfect since everything is reiatsu based anyway, night as well be able to regenerate if it's within the zan's power set and Gin is still connected to it.

[@joshuamcneely3028]

​@nailinthefashion thinking the same thing I wish he thought about this more before saying what he said.

[@Novashiii]

Now that I think about Quilge is oddly like the opposite to Hikifune, He had the Jail and She had he cage of life. His abilities were based on taking from his enviroment and others. Hikifune was always giving to her comrades and even in battle she plants seeds to grow. Pretty wild

[@SleepyKurisu]

I really enjoy the Klub outside, not very often do these types of questions get awnsered directly by the author and it just feels so nice to have them get answered as a writer myself i appreciate kubo for doing this

[@babytoshiro7014]

I agree. It's clear he doesn't mind fans imagination and speculation but when he's ready to answer something he will.

[@arg_9584]

Klub outside feels like “It was stated in CFYOW”, but it’s straight from Kubo so you don’t have to second guess if someone actually read CFYOW or just pulling a statement out of their butt.

[@alswisha8519]

No different from oda sbs

[@zenraloc]

I feel that, one time I heard someone make some preposterous claim about a character and referenced CFYOW. Had to request the page and volume. Surprisingly they delivered but On the other hand, I've seen (less) statements made that claimed feats that I just outright new where not in CFYOW. I think people with the more character obvious bias (like zaraki and aizen stans) hear others make similar claim and faul to fact check them. Only to spread them around the fandom.

[@Dixie-Normus-True]

I love how people are getting more and more aware abt a part of the fanbase using CFYOW to purpusely misinterpret parts of it push agendas *especially Zaraki fanboys*

[@gralegambino1433]

@@Dixie-Normus-Truezaraki in cfyow is legit 🤡🤡 all you did was prove THAT YOU NEVER read cfyow

[@alswisha8519]

@@Dixie-Normus-True zaraki fighting hikone is wild

[@eternalrinnegan4497]

The fact that Ayon can be summoned in multiples is a terrifying thought Makes me wonder, could the Tres Bestia just summon a troop of Ayon to guard Los Noches in Hueco Mundo Ayon is a mindless monster true but if there is a way to make it follow orders then just think of what kind of power the arrancars can have behind them, they could potentially even get rid of some Stern Ritter with just 1 Ayon, imagine what 10 of them could do

[@tiacool7978]

I like to think that if they were more in sync, he might actually listen to them. But they bicker amongst themselves a lot. So it seems like he just does his own thing when they call him out.

[@desroth]

Well Gin's Bankai is a bit different than "breaking" it. His entire ability is essentially "breaking" it every time he extends it as it becomes dust for a moment. I would think the next time he would turn his sword to dust that fragment would also turn to dust and return to the blade itself. But Kubo's answer is pretty good too.

[@corruptangel6793]

That's basically what I thought too

[@doncinati7644]

Its just like senbonzakura

[@michataraszkiewicz9907]

I returned to that episode 307 of anime just now to check, My belief is that the snake personality of Gin therefor poison is coming from reiatsu and It is replenished over time like blood in humans ( it leads that this ability comes from his toxicity as character towards Aizen) @MrTommo2304

[@WK_MERCURY]

No one has yet to make the connection between Quilge being the only sternritter sent to Hueco Mundo and also being able to absorb the essence of a Hollow. Cang Du nearly bled to death once Hyorinmaru was hollowfied and the other three weren’t able to hold on to the Bankai.

[@umarabdaziz]

To be fair Quilge did say he couldn't hold on to that form much longer

[@tobiisagoodboy8510]

@@umarabdaziz True. But the point is that Quilge is simply more skilled at handling hollow reiatsu than a lot of other sternritter - indicating his mastery over the basic quincy abilities. The other sternritter rejected the hollowfied bankai immediately, while Quilge kept Ayon - who probably has more hollow power than those pills - for a whole battle against bankai Ichigo. Even getting fatally sucker-punched by Kisuke wasn't enough for him to let Ayon go. He actually died still holding on to Ayon funnily enough - assuming Grimmjow's sneak attack immediately took him out. As a staunch quincy loyalist, he probably has a high pain tolerance.

[@0eyes]

It was explained by Kisuke that he was not able to completely control the form, Cang wasn't using Sklaverei. ep 16

[@WK_MERCURY]

@@0eyes Kisuke didn’t know what he was talking about. Quilge had complete control over that form. He might not have looked like an angel but he definitely wasn’t having no allergic reactions.

[@0eyes]

@@WK_MERCURY It was corrupting his Vollstandig, he even says that.

[@shay4068]

I always thought that if a bankai Was broken because of its own ability that it can heal itself . But the distinction is if it was broken by an enemy or by the users own hand that it can never be fixed

[@edgeofultima7483]

The response to Gin's bankai kind of makes sense because it isn't missing any other pieces before he uses it on Aizen. You definitely don't want your first time doing your kill condition move to be on someone as strong as Aizen in case it doesn't work like you thought so he must have done it before at some point

[@l.f.a.m8020]

So basically Gin was the strongest shinigami, rivaling Yamamoto or possibly surpassing him.

[@mung01re]

Not necessarily. I imagine Gin's Zanpakuto spirit could have instructed him on the poison's use without actually using it.

[@D-Havoc]

​@@l.f.a.m8020Quite a jump in logic, but okay. I guess Soi Fon is the strongest too if we're only taking into account zanpakuto effects.

[@l.f.a.m8020]

@@D-Havoc Her zanpakuto speed is not the same as Gin and it has a a reiatsu based effect which can be cancelled. Gin's zanpakuto moves inmensely fast and its true abilty attacks molecules. Don't you think it is a close call? Heck, even Unohana called herself stronger than everyone but Kenpachi, so I believe that my claim can actually be in the realm of possibility.

[@JohnGlow2]

⁠​⁠​⁠@@l.f.a.m8020not even remotely accurate, Gin just had a very powerful ability, and as a prodigy with 100+ years of experience was easily a top class captain. But to say he rivaled Yamamoto or even surpassed him is an INSANE take considering he there are still numerous characters who could defeat him.

[@animanco6833]

The fact that Quilge was this strong, puts a new perspective of just how strong Ichigo was before his true awakening of his abilities.

[@dyekiboie]

Quilge as an “instructor” is a fit on why he’s brutal and military-like in leadership. He’s also decisive and keen if some of the hollows are powerful enough to help the Quincy cause. Otherwise, he kills them to avoid any excess baggage during their movement within Hueco Mundo.

[@manuelacosta9463]

Always had a feeling Opie was a cut above the rest in Yhwach's army. That explains quite a few things about their conduct and tactics. Still the Tres Bestia unleashing that beast will always be quite the highlight in a battle given its dangerous berserker mode.

[@josephaliyu1443]

Gin's bankai isn't broken from receiving damage, it's more of an intentional breakage which is an ability of his bankai so it makes sense that it regenerates

[@seraph_rj5700]

10:39 i’d argue that if it’s a function of Gin’s bankai, an actual ability, it wouldn’t count as “damage” in the sense that it cant be repaired.

[@PopeeEn]

I think it also makes sense that Quilge helped pick the schrifts for the Sternritter. Being the teacher he would know what could be a good fit and it explains how schrifts fit their sternritter so well, especially with As Nodt and the bambis, aka the new recruits he trained. It raises the question though, did other sternritter once hold those schrifts previously?

[@Aazel]

It's been a while since I last checked the KlubOutside answers, glad we're getting cool stuff!

[@vanguardduelist]

I’d love to see future videos going over the Klub outside questions. While some questions may seem unnecessary or pointless, I love learning more about the world and characters of Bleach, no matter how insignificant it may seem.

[@ventrueinconnu3527]

"None of the Sternritter used any of the techniques thought to them by Quilge." And they died.

[@sytrostormlord3275]

One of most interesting things from Klub Outside was the fact, that Ichibe was the one, who covered OldMan Zangetsu name with an Ink, back in early manga chapters, once Ichigo trained with Kisuke to regain his Soul Reaper powers...

[@shinkaiatsuya950]

Having Minazuki shrink into a puppy could make it possible for it to enter a building in case for whatever reason someone is in a life threatening state in or under a building so you want to be extra careful when moving. Could shrink so can get where it needs to before expanding to a useable size. I also wonder how independent and the range of Minazuki. LIke what if Unohana is treating someone in a different place than Minazuki, like Unohana in the attack and Minazuki in the basement. Haven't rewatched/reread bleach so maybe it was shown and I'm just forgetting.

[@PhantomNull13]

I never even questioned Gin's Bankai repairing because it's a function of the sword. It wasn't really damaged. Now, if Aizen snapped the sword or even Gin made a comment about how the piece got chipped on his rib, that would be different, but if Gin is making the conscious decision to leave a piece, i wouldn't call that breaking anymore than it was when Renji purposefully disconnected Hihio Zabimaru to make it collapse on Senbonzakura.

[@nightlypiano41]

I say that Quilge tried to teach the Sternritter other Quincy techniques, but they all just tried to focus on their Schrifts as well. Like how Ryuken's dad (iirc) said the Quincies were moving beyond their current techniques in favour of the "cultish" Schrifts

[@Masterblader158]

Quilge's reveal does make a lot of sense in how he was not only merely the only one in OG material to use such advanced techniques, due to a not as rapidly abusable Schrift, but treated them as second nature like he was a true expert to which all abilities are basic to him which is something a combat teacher should have. Also fits the level of trust he was given to handle an entire realm and how much knowing he was the one fighting Ichigo in particular made the Qunicy so confident Ichigo would be handled for their first invasion, if he can raise up either Sternritter he's certainly top half in combat ability. And Yhwach would want his army to have more positions than just Grandmaster and Head of Personal Guard, and beyond Hubert's rank when he was alive of vice-captain, of needing instructors to make sure the baseline was as high as possible and all Sternritter at least had Blut Vein to a high degree no matter the hax of their Schrift. Though he should have multiple instructors of different kinds, like Quincy Techniques, Archery and Sword skills, Haschwalth is also someone who would instruct for those who use swords and Soken feels like someone who also held such a position.

[@mskain4896]

Yhwach himself clearly had great respect for Quilge's abilities and capabilities, as his battle with Ichigo is the impetus to begin the first invasion. He had designated Ichigo as one of his Five Special Threats...and yet he had utter confidence that Quilge alone was enough to delay Ichigo enough to prevent him from returning and aiding the Seireitei. True, some of that calculation probably revolved around his 'The Jail' which is a perfect delaying tactic, but Quilge's personal strength had to at least factor into that because you won't really have an ability to use your Schrift or other ace card if the opponent overwhelms and one- or two-shots you. The answer to the first question was actually kind of a non-answer but it did help give a further highlight to remind us that Quilge was, despite being the first Quincy boss we faced, actually quite remarkable even among the Sternritter.

[@skyrogue1977]

Given Gin’s Bankai, even if it did degrade with each use, I don’t think it would care. Since killing Aizen is what he was intended on for years, once he got the job done, they’d be no more use for it.

[@sanddry738]

10:20 I’d argue that Gin’s Bankai is not “broken” when he does this. It’s an aspect/property of the blade itself that the poison can regenerate. Sort of like how Renji’s Bankai can break off its pieces even before Byakuya broke parts of it. Plus *no one* knew Gin’s Bankai and its true nature until he specifically revealed it to kill Aizen. So makes sense Mayuri wouldn’t know about it

[@Dragonpuncher123]

I think it makes perfect sense that Gin’s bankai regenerates and it’s what I always figured. Since you don’t see any chips missing in the bankai other than the one used on Aizen, it must be able to regenerate unless we think he never used it before. And that seems extremely unlikely, of course he would have tried it out to make sure his final turn and attack against Aizen actually worked. He had been working towards this for 100+ years, he wouldn’t have left something like that untested.

[@p0laris813]

@Dragonpuncher123: Plus, neither Mayuri nor anyone else in the Seireitei knew about Gin's true bankai ability. Otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to surprise Aizen with it. There were no witnesses to the attack, so only the reader/viewer saw it. If his bankai actually damaged and repaired itself, Mayuri simply wouldn't have known.

[@Siraj-Joshua]

Do you guys think Quilge was a candidate to be a schusztaffel as well? Askin seemed surprised that he was the only one that got “promoted”.

[@Rhekon]

No. He's wildly easy to counter.

[@freakeo9111]

​@Rhekon I mean how? If we take Juha at his word than NOBODY should be able to break out of his jail unless they are a quincy. So that would make him the perfect counter to pretty much anyone except maybe Zaraki who can cut anything.

[@Dragonpuncher123]

Not at all. Quilge is quite literally an officer type. Privy to a lot of inside knowledge from Yhwach and gets authority to control HM on Yhwach’s behalf, but not an elite soldier on the level of schusztaffel. He’s above regular the sternritter in terms of the overall hierarchy (IMO), but not on the level of schusztaffel.

[@Force-Multiplier]

If he was then so was Ryod to be honest those two pretty impressive considering that Yhwach speed blitzzed Yama yet couldn't speed blitz Fullbring Ichigo and that this same Shikai Yama that got oneshot blitzzed by Yhwach had oneshoted Bazz-B As Nodt and Nanana and Fullbring Ichigo oneshot Shaz Domino and Bazz-B and Nodt are always pretty high up in Sternritter top tiers so Quilge and Royd are both beasts just to do that much more than these other characters

[@Force-Multiplier]

@@freakeo9111 eehhh Zaraki can't cut everything we've already be through this *Gerard's Cross* exists xd this is proof that he can't cut everything and there are things he can't cut plus if he can cut it so can the Zero Division members and so could Yamamoto

[@wakamoon1910]

it also ties into well with how he talks to the soldat after loly and menoly pointed their swords at him, he scolds them for being slow in reacting as if he was giving them a lesson on what they should do/be able to do.

[@ArrancarfighterOfficial]

My Theory about Ayon is that the more the three of them learn to work together the more control they will get when they create an Ayon. They are all individual creations. In the past they were more chaotic so their creation was more chaotic? Something like that maybe

[@illyricus.]

It makes sense for Gin’s bankai to not damage the zanpakuto. Sure what you said about it being the last ditch move, which is op, but comes at a cost (especially considering it was used against Aizen) is cool, but you need to remember who Gin is… He’s a snake. Snakes inflict venom on their prey. Do they have a limited amount of venom they can spit out? No. Do their fangs get damaged the more they release their venom? No. So Gin being a snake himself, I don’t see how this wouldn’t be the case for his zanpakuto. It makes total sense for it to regenerate, like it happens with the venom inside the snakes’ fangs.

[@nicholaskling2425]

I think Jagram was a student of Quilge’s. I think the fact they both use swords is a good hint going towards that

[@0eyes]

Jugram trained with a sword as a kid before meeting Yhwach.

[@mikeredding4667]

I feel like it's kind of fair that the other sternritter didn't use the more basic Quincy techniques because they've been given these ridiculous, conceptual, god level powers by their god-king, so it kind of makes sense they would tend to think of those as their best weapons

[@LupineShadowOmega]

Agreed, its a combo of both arrogance and limited thinking.

[@dinolover]

Gin's bankai poison is apart of the bankai ability so therefore its not broken when Gin uses the poison ability.

[@NakeSnakeOmega]

My thing with the Ayon question is this: the guy asking the question specifically mentioned Orihime. Orihime's healing isn't the same as regular healing, she's not actually regenerating the thing she's "healing" she's using her power of "Reject" to undo the damage as if never happened. Orihime's power isn't "healing" its continuity manipulation, its more similar to Book of the End(which also manipulates continuity) than the Healing Kido we see in Bleach. Therefore, the question of "if Orihime used her power on the Tres Bestia what how would that affect Ayon?" remains unanswered.

[@JoseSerrato0420]

Orihime's power only rejects phenomena within the shield to repair it. Things outside are not effected. That's why her power is frightening to most as regenerated, healed, or rest would have remnants of the damage. So Ayon wouldn't be effected as they are outside the shields.

[@AlexESR71]

doesn't answer the actual question, though.@@JoseSerrato0420

[@NakeSnakeOmega]

thanks!@@JoseSerrato0420

[@LupineShadowOmega]

@@JoseSerrato0420 Exactly, besides why are people not understanding that the answer of her being a bug in the system that allows multiple is the answer. It means that no, her healing is not stopping it, but it is giving them the chance to just keep doing it so long as their pain tolerance and stamina can hold up.

[@tiacool7978]

It sounds a lot like Kubo answered the question perfectly. Since it seemed like the ability to re-summon Ayon due to "healing" would be considered a "bug." So it's not intended, but is possible should they be able to regain their arm again.

[@klodpraisor]

Huh. We knew both Aizen and Yamamoto has been instructor for the Shinigami, so Quilge being very strong now make sense: instructors seem to be very powerful within a certain group, and are also well-rounded in their respective basic techniques, masters in all techniques even

[@zenraloc]

11:55 that question is such a DnD power gamer moment.

[@LegoKnightAlpha]

Love your videos man!!! Idk if you celebrate thanksgiving but happy thanksgiving!!

[@AtenSol12]

I like the idea of going over these questions and answers more frequently. Depending in how frequently kubo answers

[@animanco6833]

I love how after all these years there is still so many questions about certain things from the series. Goes to show how much the manga left out so many unresolved lores and it keeps making us think.

[@Xavier.living.life.]

Always great to get more reasons to solidify Quilge as my favorite Sternritter. Him being the Sternritter combat instructor is just so damn cool.

[@marcusreading3783]

The thing is, leaving behind a chunk of itself is basically Gins Bankai's ability, so it wouldnt make sense for that to be considered 'damage'. On the other hand, Renji's Bankai isnt meant to have big chunks of itself shattered, so therefor, thats damage.

[@akarinoyami9317]

Please cover them as much as possible, its always interesting to learn more from Kubo himself.

[@sunstirade0273]

To me Gin's bankai is reminiscent of Sebonzakura in the way that it separates itself into pieces in order to be used; so I think of it as less of an oversight from Kubo due to information we get in TYBW but rather something along the lines of Byakuya's zanpaktou.

[@Daipnemon]

I dont really feel like gin's bankai regenerating feels like an oversight for two reasons. 1. Leaving the shard behind is a part of the bankais function, its different from being broken by outside forces 2. His shikai and bankai can extend the blade, essencially making more of the blade so it would make sense for him to make more to cover the missing piece

[@Vermintz]

I had always thought that Sklaverei was an extension of The Jail, an alternate use of his schrift that housed the reishi and spirit bodies in his own making his own form a 'jail' (yes this is a huge stretch I know but it made sense at the time) so when it turned out to be an ability others could use i was a little disappointed in Quilge but this is a nice reminder of how big of a threat he was and how proficient he was in "base" Quincy abilities.

[@herpderp5727]

But the Vollständig is meant to be an evolution of the Letzt Stil. Consider that the main ability of the Letzt Stil is the complete dominance of Reishi, where a Quincy's ability to collect Reishi is at its most powerful. It wouldn't make sense for its supposed new and improved successor to lack this trait.

[@theunofficialfpsbalancetea5915]

I’d like to make a video request. Could you delve deep into your psychology bag and do a video explaining how all the different zanpakuto and their abilities are a reflection of the different character’s hidden personalities and desires? Or at least direct me to the video if you already did.

[@FutureOverYou]

I really liked this video and Kubo's answers are always interesting to flesh out more of this Bleach world that we enjoy so much. Would definitely be interested in more of this series.

[@Psychoveliatonet]

That quilge analysis was super cool 😮 great video!

[@dproh_]

The fact that Quilge is OG makes him so much cooler. He's been a favorite sternritter of mine but now I love him even more Edit: Also the fact that in the anime, other Sternritter using Sklavrei but not being absolute domineers of it like Quilge further proves that he was very skilled as a Quincy where he didn't even rely on his schrift the entire fight whereas everyone else automatically chooses to use their schrifts over natural Quincy techniques.

[@mustysmells817]

If you think about it, Quincy Techniques are very similar to the way Shinigami treat Kido. Sure there are huge benefits to mastery over Kido, but most of the time Captains are captains because of their overwhelming power and their abilities overshadow the necessities of these techniques. Only those who are diligent in their practice, like Quigle, Urahara, or Byakuya really benefit from knowledge and techniques outside of their innate abilities. Which also goes to show what an actual beast Ishida is, since his proficiency in Rasotengai and Sklaverei is greater than Quigle despite not having Ywacht's blessing at the time.

[@tedculbertson6320]

I think it makes sense to say that a Bankai isn't "broken" by its own ability.

[@spiderdude2099]

That does KINDA makes sense for Quilge, seeing as how he’s the sternritter most frequently working with and commanding the most soldadt soldiers. Makes sense he’d fill a bit of a “boot camp general” role.

[@DillonGoebel15]

Maybe when minazuki is puppy sized, it's less energy consuming and can still heal things like hand/foot injuries one at a time

[@calvinwilson3617]

I dont feel like it takes away from gin's bankai usage. What Kubo described is what i always assumed. Gin didnt choose not to use his bankai because it had a permanent downside, but rather he didnt dare risk ever letting aizen know the truth of his bankai, so he saved it for aizen. We see multiple other bankai wear out or degrade, it's specifically when a bankai is *broken* that it becomes permanently damaged. Damaged beyond repair.

[@jedijoshua1457]

This might be my favorite series now. Going over Kubos Q&A is awesome.

[@CaptainKotetsu]

Just think…….Ichigo probably wouldn’t have escaped quilge’s jail if he didn’t have Quincy blood in him. That ability is honestly pretty scary.

[@corruptangel6793]

I'm picturing him in a classroom teaching tactics and someone acts rambunctious so he uses Jail on them.

[@blitzer25blitz62]

power of plot armor on MC. rather cliché if u ask me.

[@CaptainKotetsu]

@@blitzer25blitz62 Oh I know. Bleach is extra annoying on that front. I was legitimately frustrated when Ichigo took down three lieutenants in less than a second. They each had centuries of training and experience, but none of it mattered against a gifted fifteen-year old who’s only had Bankai for five minutes

[@herpderp5727]

​@@CaptainKotetsu Made even worse when it's revealed that one of them is apparently captain level.

[@aliyumuhammad9830]

The most interesting answer and the most fulfilling to me was Quilge Opie's additional background information. It's refreshing and really ties up some many lingering question (Even Berenice the Question wouldn't know 😂)

[@Zen_rebel]

Loved this video !! And I agree with the idea that Gin’s Bankai should have remained damaged while using its poison technique. To me, it feels like a very poetic attack as well; Aizen stole a fragment of Rangiku’s soul to empower his Hogyoku and Gin returned in kind by leaving a piece of his zanpakuto, his soul, inside Aizen in a final gambit to put him down for good.

[@obrians-brown1307]

Training the bambies makes sense since they used slave rav, and also they wore the Quincy hat compared to other Sternritters.

[@Jimbobalina1]

Definately would like more of these types of videos, please!

[@groovyxhriss8047]

When your brought up how Quilge may have trained AsNodt, it reminded of the flash back between Yhwach and AsNodt in the hospital during the Rukia Fight. I love kubos creativity when it comes to his character 🔥

[@8bitbreadbox]

"the smallest [Minazuki] can get is about the size of a puppy" I NEED THAT FANART ON MY DESK BY FRIDAY

[@ArchAngelKnights]

I think you answered your own question about that quincy technique. Its a master technique or skill and not just anyone can master it....especially in the heat of battle.

[@TooTallTom94]

With the Orihime and Ayon example, I wonder if Kubo considered Orihime's rejection of phenonmenon and not just simple healing? If the Tres Bestias' arms were simply healed I don't think Ayon would dissappear but if Orihime rejects the loss of their arms that also implies the rejection of the ritual that caused the loss of their arms in the first place subsequently rejecting Ayon's manifestation. At least that makes more sense to me given Orihime's broken ability, but meh either way interesting to think about multiple Ayons just wreaking havoc lol.

[@NICKatronMC]

Saw Unohana in the thumbnail and immediately freaked out; relatively small stuff but I'm always happy to see her mentioned in some capacity

[@JohnGlow2]

Gin’s bankai being able to prepare itself makes perfect sense though. He’s a snake, his abilities reflect that. Against Ichigo, he couldnt risk exposing his trump card which was his venom, much like how Snakes use dry bites and dont actually poison every animal they encounter, they save it as a last resort for prey they’re confident they can take down/ they judge being worth their effort or not. Venom is a precious resource so if you abuse it you can run out, but its more of a cooldown while they recharge to make more than it is a once youre out youre out kind of situation.

[@JinxeBlaq]

I love how Kubo is such a “need to know” basis kinda Mangaka, if it wasn’t necessary for the story, he just doesn’t say it, so when someone asks him, and he’s like, “Yea he was the combat instructor.. Did I not put that in the.. No? Damn.”

[@shaggygoatboy1125]

More importantly: how was Quilge capable of absorbing reishi particles from the hollows around him (including Ayon)? Isn't hollow reiatsu supposed to be poison to Quincies?

[@varsoonhks3211]

Would love to see more of Klub Outside Q&A as a series!! I always thought Quilge used so many of those OG Quincy techniques was *because* he is old-guard and that many of the newer Quincy don't because their focus was far more on mastering their Shrift.

[@Infinite.Worldz]

I love these little juicy bits that Kubo drops on us. Keep em coming Tommo 👍

[@cbyt8759]

This was dope you should definitely do more of these! I think itd be great as a 1x a month thing

[@sixriverstyx]

Please continue if you’re still thinking of making this a series ~~~

[@NeufAtora]

This was great! I'm hoping you explore more of these questions, as each of the four you brought up here were fantastic for adding worldbuilding details, large and small, and I'll take as much of.that as I can get. I have absolutely no problem with Kubo's answer to the question about Gin's bankai. It fits in line with the rest of the lore surrounding zanpakutos, especially if you consider the back and middle of Shinso to be the poison and the actual cutting edge to be the real blade

[@kevenblackworks1906]

Actually if you think about it, it makes sense. Kirgue would just trap the Soldat / Sternritter in his Jail, and be like: No food for you until you break out of there. Now they being Quincys should be more than able to absorb the reishi that makes up the cage. Its a perfect lesson, as no ammount of firepower would be able to break through the cage, so he would be in charge of essentially teaching them control. For example I can imagine Bambietta seemingly blowing herself up multiple times before she learns how to master Slaverai.

[@willkerr665]

Great video!! I'd definitely love to see more in the series.

[@IdkIdk-vm4dm]

I'm not surprised, Quilge was a beast. I loved his design and the fact he wasn't overusing his Schrift.

[@bungusbongus]

I think unohana being able to control the size of her bankai could be really helpful when she has to use it inside the squad 4 barracks, as well it could sort of easily wrap itself around limbs to heal them Edit: I'd also like to add that he didn't mention the max size, makes me think of the hell arc

[@corruptangel6793]

Makes me think of her bankai. Maybe they really are inside Minazuki's stomach

[@D-Havoc]

I'm not really bothered by the lack of other Sternritter using Ransotengai because that's an ability that has been stated to be extremely rare that you'd have to be "gifted" to possess in other words. And Gin leaving fragments of his blade in Aizen isn't the same as "breaking" his blade. You can compare it to Senbonzakura Kageyoshi and Daiguren Hyorinmaru. Senbonzakura Kageyoshi naturally seperates into countless blades that the idea of "breaking" it doesn't really exist. Daiguren Hyorinmaru is made of both ice and water frozen from the atmosphere. So it can always reform by freezing that it can't get "destroyed" entirely.

[@giornogiobama1795]

I feel like the use of sklave rai in the anime is a hint at who quilge ‘s students are. The ones that used it are: robert and the bambies. So in my head canon they were probably tought by quilge

[@calebcollins5887]

It makes since with the puppeteer move as it was mentioned to have originally been used by older Quincy more so than for regular fighting. Uryuu used it sure, but he seemingly studied all the info he could and didn’t know of schrifts, meaning he focused on the other aspects.

[@cesarflores2760]

You should do an update of that video about the Sternritter. Im sure the list by now (after the new Kubo data an anime extra) must be different.

[@nathanmullis8991]

you should definitely keep this series going. I don’t really watch the club outside stuff so you shining a light on it is really helpful.

[@justinsimmons3113]

Really enjoyed this set. Very interesting. The question I enjoyed most was Ayon, I mean the possibilities of 3 or 4 Ayons on one battlefield seems so intriguing. Definitely like this new set, keep it up.

[@Eco_Earthling]

You should definitely do more of these!

[@MrMythul]

I also theorize that quilge was member of the shutstaffel based on technically only Yhwach, him, and hashwalth knowing about uryus existence before he was introduced to the other sternritter.

[@djixi98]

I'd like more of these, perhaps when there are some big reveals or once every few weeks, cause I wouldn't mind looking over even some of the smaller insights Kubo has to provide! Bleach lore and worldbuilding is one of the things i like the most about the series and something i desperately want more of lol

[@certafan]

I would LOVE to see these keep up!

[@rizalkhafidin1471]

Mr. Tommo I'd love this qna video anytime you see something interesting in there, and maybe include the original japanese text as well so those who can read it can confirm the translation

[@judefoundgreen2587]

Great video, really enjoyed the theme man.

[@nelleainmoonlite]

YES PLEASE COVER MORE KLUB OUTSIDE. ARE YOU A MEMBER OF IT IF SO IM SUPER JELLY!!!