YAMAMOTO'S BANKAI, Explained - The Power to Destroy Soul Society | Bleach DISCUSSION

After the death of Chojiro at the start of Bleach's final arc, Head Captain Yamamoto went on a rampage and finally revealed what fan's had only been speculating about for so long - his unmatched Bankai, Zanka no Tachi! Let's take a look at the former captain's immeasurable Bankai and see if Kubo managed to do it justice.
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[@MrTommo2304]

What did you think of Yamamoto's Bankai? Did it do justice to the former Head Captain? Let me know!

[@kakashihatake6052]

We need prime yama in backstory, qe need sk and nobless story animated

[@kenji9817]

Do Hogyoku content to educate some fools. Some peeps need some straight facts. Aizen the GOAT. Aizen = Bleach

[@kakashihatake6052]

@@kenji9817 hogyoku is jus sk fragment modifie and properl y use d, aizen will neve be able to reach sk and sk yhwach ever, Aizen is bes t villai n, Also aizen is above banki already he has fus ed with kyoka he has not reveale d the ability Edit: this guy is being a big aizen fa, sk created universes with his thoughts and made immortals mortal in an instant, he killes a primordial hollow who was big as hueco mundo . He can see infinitely into future and change realit y, he was so strong and nigh omniscient that he stopped caring about anythin, Sk can make aizen a baby if he wants he will erase or absorb aizen befor aizen evolveS he is origin of bleachverse

[@Mr.Erikstad]

Yeah, but it was over very quickly. It's power is stronger then people think. way stronger then people think

[@kenji9817]

@@kakashihatake6052 @Kakashi Hatake You have your own understanding and we're both on the Aizen best Villain. But the thing is, the non stop evolving effects of Hogyoku is just complete Hax paired with KS. If Aizen wants, he'll be unstoppable. Why? Aizen with Hogyoku = Immortal Immortal = Longer fights Longer fights = Hogyoku evolving effects Constant evolving = Omnipotence Omnipotence = Claps everyone, literally everyone. You'll probably say that Yhwach has Almighty, but he's already under KS. And we all Manga readers knew that KS affects Almighty. If you think about it, like logically, Aizen was and will always be the greatest. Imagine a villain that was the MC's plot armor. Imagine that. xD

[@LawOfTwinFish]

I think seeing this Bankai animated next year will be one of the most incredible visual spectacles of the entire series. I absolutely can’t wait.

[@kingkocoathe1]

i think it might be one of the best moments in all of anime

[@tomsimpkins1211]

His Shikai, especially during the Ranbu no Melody opening, has always been one of the highlights of any and all anime and animation in general. And now, we're going to see Zanka no Tachi...

[@Kjll3rUnjc0rn5]

It should be super hot like Endeavor’s battle against that super creature .

[@Ronnie90210]

expectations lead to disappointments....kinda like the death of Unohana :'(

[@ronaldli5]

I thought the anime is over?

[@cocomintTV]

“You can seal my zanpakuto, but can you seal these hands?”

[@GojosBackHand]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@premthapa9959]

Hear me out, fellas. We can all say Yama is a smart guy but it just doesn't seem like him to make this misassumption that only Bankais whose true extent or those that have been "documented" properly can be stolen right? But in the previous chapters, Yama gets to know that his lieutenant's Bankai (that no one knew about other than Yama cause he kept it a secret )has been stolen and even goes on to kill the person who stole it. How did Yama not realize that just cause the quincies don't know the Bankai capabilities does not mean that it can't be stolen from Shinigamis. Like how can someone like Yama come to the conclusion that his Bankai can't be stolen cause its true extent wasn't know when just a few days back his lieutenant's SECRET BANKAI that no one even had an idea about was stolen right off the bat. Lazy writing from Kubo

[@Sercumference]

@@premthapa9959 I feel kubo made mistakes I've read he was starting to have a lot of of health issues at this point so if that's taken into consideration it makes sense some things are inconsistent

[@meganlowery9149]

@@Sercumference this series is ruined when they put all the effort to get ichigo his true bankai. Then boom loses it again 😂 like the whole fucking arc was Wasted. Than his son the reincarnation of the soul king just goes boop in the future lol like what?

[@calumcarmichael7717]

😂😂😂😂😂 best comment ever

[@rodneythundercock]

“It’s just one hell of a sword swing” To be honest? I think that’s perfect. East to weaken, west to defend, south to control, and north is that final push into nothingness, if you make it past the first three. Anticlimax can be badass sometimes

[@calmrage8626]

100% I agree

[@cyberwarrior5939]

If Yamamoto turns his bankai on you unless you can match his power pray for mercy

[@LucidStrike]

"What? Did you think you death behind you? Hubris. It was always ahead."

[@felipez3115]

This final attack must be very fast because just delete the part of the body that the sword cuts

[@BlackangelKatakuri]

I agree but the last ability was kind of meh to me .

[@ДушанПоповић-т6н]

All of the "older" captains were really reluctant to use their Bankai. Mostly because they've reached near maximum of its power, and at that point, their Bankai have area effect.. just look at Bankai of Yammamoto, Kyoraku, Uruhara.... Their Bankai could damage their allies. No wonder they only use them as a last resort.

[@xxOnigiri99]

I always thought that, because whenever you either unlock your bankai or master it after ten years, it's hardly the same blade, since the blade is you, and you change throughout those years... Then we get to captains that are really old, or had their bankais for a very long time, if their power can either go up forever or be refined (at least), it's no wonder their current bankai is only a resemblance of the one they showed when becoming captains

[@ДушанПоповић-т6н]

@@xxOnigiri99 yes, Zanpakuto is a living thing, and it evolves just like Shinigami. It is possible that Bankai changes many times. Who knows how much more can Senbonzakura advance and change, considering how younger Byakuya is compared to someone like Yammamoto.

[@lilchristuten7568]

Also Rukia's absolute zero temperature will kill any one of her allies that come close.

[@ДушанПоповић-т6н]

@@lilchristuten7568 she only achieved her Bankai in TYBW. It is far from mastered, who knows what will she be able to do in few decades ?

[@ДушанПоповић-т6н]

@tom gu his Bankai is sort of limitless.

[@yunjinfetters6139]

I used to joke with friends that when Yamamoto finally activated his Bankai you would just see his beard on the sun.

[@leonrobinson8180]

😂

[@chicosuavae6764]

Bruh 💀😂

[@benjiago6800]

had a good chuckle

[@jesse9710]

Ironically you weren't even wrong 😂

[@akaza297]

He did everything to protect Soul Society. The best captain, I would pay fortune to see his first fight against Yhwach

[@Nerazmus]

Mybe the anime will expand on that flashback a bit. Anime like to do that.

[@m.czandogg9576]

Nah, IIRC Yamamoto's old fashioned pride got in the way of him doing everything to protect SS. He didn't get his arm restored and IIRC even Ywach said that in the earlier days of SS, Yamamoto was much scarier.

[@vegetalover9297]

@@m.czandogg9576 people get stubborn when they get old

[@m.czandogg9576]

@@vegetalover9297 Right?!

[@hououinkyouma3864]

@@m.czandogg9576 Yeah cutting off a hand from a creature that is made out of soul tends to nerf them a fuckton. I understand the reasoning but I'm still sad that we will literally never see the old man fight with his actual full might.

[@fakemake745]

Honestly my favorite part of his bankai is how his sword Looks burnt and old but at the same time being so powerful is really cool to me.

[@tear4567]

Yea I have to agree, might lure who he’s fighting into false sense of security before he erases them from existence

[@JohnSmith-if3sn]

One of my most beloved characters. If not for the existence of Aizen and Urahara, he would be my top 1. God bless Kubo's mind.

[@christiangonzales5374]

Gin?

[@thesenjukid]

Ichibie

[@JohnSmith-if3sn]

@@christiangonzales5374 love Gin but on my list, he's far down. Still the most painful death.

[@JohnSmith-if3sn]

@@thesenjukid if we're talking power, yeah Ichibei's top notch. But I don't love him...

[@thesenjukid]

@@JohnSmith-if3sn I feel ya fam 👌🏾👏🏾

[@JanjoZone]

You got to wonder where would Yamamoto even train his Bankai to learn of these abilities. Crazy just HOW many abilities his Bankai has.

[@Nerazmus]

Why do you think Hueco Mundo is a giant desert? :D

[@corruptangel6793]

In his inner world most likely, sparring with his Zanpakuto spirit.

[@Cabolt44]

@@Nerazmus If he had trained in Hueco Mundo with his bankai, the whole Espada arc would've been null and void.

[@Nerazmus]

@@Cabolt44 Why?

[@LucasFerreira-cq8qz]

@@Nerazmus Because his bankai would destroy every single hollow in hueco mundo, including the most powerful like the vasto lordes.

[@krissjames7276]

One of the many things I loved about Yamamoto's bankai was how seeing his blade shrink down to a tiny, charred, but immensely powerful katana reminded me of Ichigo's bankai reveal, which shocked Byakuya by being so small and seemingly underwhelming. A very nice point of similarity between (presumably) one of the oldest bankais and one of the newest.

[@OkRoomer123-]

*Yamamoto releases his Bankai* Will Smith: ahhhaha... that's hot

[@r12sfg22]

😐

[@nexus3483]

Law how will y'all deal with Big Mom and Kaido bro?

[@Calel_S]

@@nexus3483 By gettin there cheeks clapped penitentiary style like they are right now.

[@Fgtr4Life]

"Reduce all creation to ash" indeed. He was not fronting with his zanpakuto's release command.

[@hyuugatfr]

There is a poetry in the concept of his zanpaktou. Using the concept of fire, the shikai is an untamed type of fire truly devastating on a spread out level only focused on the primary use of fire destruction. Whatever form it has whether it was when he fought aizen, the three beast ladies or just the typical flame burst, as you can notice, all is just for destruction - no specific form as well just like how you see fire in the wild, thus the primary use of fire. BUT the bankai is the focused concentrated, and purposeful use of fire. This version you can see the various use of fire just like how we humans uses fire apart from killing animals or cooking them. It is not just power but a smart tactical use. The different forms shows the different uses of fire. Fire gives life, Fire Protects and a lot more. Thus it is more powerful and a symbol of his wisdom - the bankai shows his age and tenure in soul society. I hope this makes sense to everyone.

[@joseraziel8070]

Kubo need to read this jaja

[@alainblandi2885]

Zanka no Tachi is amazing. It feels like something that Kubo was planning for quite a while. It's so visually wonderful, and so stupid strong, gives so much Yamamoto vibes, it fits perfectly.

[@travisretriever7473]

That Skeleton resurrection ability of his, is the most metal ability of his, if not in all of anime.

[@mrfadzy5427]

thats some mess up shit imagine ur loved one/family/ or good very close friend clinging into you with despair on their faces reflecting the blame on you that their deaths tied to you and whats worse if u did manage to break or destroy them,they keep on coming back to haunt u

[@user-fb1vw1to4n]

"it doesnt cut,it doesnt burn...it simply vaporizes everything it touch"

[@briancurtis413]

And, Thats why Old Man Yama has been Head-Captain for a thousand years. The dude has an army of the dead at his disposal.

[@jiroweiler5883]

He has an Army of RE-Dead on top of his Deathgods army

[@L_Selverne]

If you notice, some of the skeletons summoned by ZnT South are holding Zanpakutou. I think that explains the meaning behind what Yama said to Shunsui about it being a monster that messed up Soul Society

[@dinorex3464]

Well yeah, in his monologue after Yamamoto's death Yhwach explains that his greatest weakness was going soft over the years. He claims that he once never cared about anyone, not even his own comrades, as we see in the anime opening of the Episode 7. So all those people holding Zanpakutōs are most likely all the people he accidentally killed with his own power throughout the years.

[@Bossu]

This was honestly one of the best fleshed-out Bankais despite being shown only once, i really consider it up there with Byakuya's.

[@tevinvezina1766]

I can agree with that. I appreciated that the bankai's theme was so related to the shikai's abilities and theme! Some of the others were unexpected to me because their shikai's abilities were so different than what their bankai became (unexpected in both good ways and bad ways).

[@Bossu]

@@tevinvezina1766 I mean, North really left much to be desired in my opinion, but at least it was shown.

[@Nathan24634]

​@@BossuI feel like it should have just deleted him instead of what it did do there shouldn't have been a body left

[@ProGamer___]

Cant wait to see his bankai be animated

[@13wolter]

BIG FACTS! And no crappy cgi for zanka no tachi south 👈

[@craigray7519]

FACTS!

[@ronaldli5]

I thought the anime is over?

[@ProGamer___]

@@ronaldli5 the final arc has not been animated yet, it comes back next year

[@daybreak2127]

@@ronaldli5 The TYBW arc has been announced to be animated and released next year. Bleach fans have been asking for years.

[@TheBigExclusive]

You NEED to do a video on "Yamamoto VS Ichibei". I'm honestly surprised you haven't done one yet.

[@zombiesbolluks5347]

He who gets the first touch wins

[@michaelmoss1515]

BIG Facts

[@michaelsmithlin3755]

Ichibei all day imo.

[@gintokilearnedbankai5938]

Ichibei all day

[@ThatStevenLouis]

Are you serious? Ichibei could just whisper "Nigga yo zanpaktou ain't shit" and boom.......Yamamoto just brought a sharp stick to a shinigami fight 😂😂😂🤦🏾‍♂️ Yamamoto vs Tsukishima on the other hand would be dope AF, Ichibei ain't a fair fight for no one honestly

[@13wolter]

Just imagine ukitake and Yamamoto pinning someone like monkey in the middle with both just bouncing ryuggin jakkas flames back and forth....

[@N008Nightmare]

Bruh. That's not even sportsmanlike. I approve

[@residentevil2928]

Ukitake has a limit on how much he can return. He would eventually burn.

[@wander1139]

@@residentevil2928 also if they survive getting hit once doing more isn't going to do it

[@TheMobius011]

The most disappointing thing about Zanka no Tachi is that is was a massive death flag

[@13wolter]

I could see a brief non-canon flashback to young Yamamoto vs yuba bach during the start of their tybw fight. A perfect liberty afforded to an anime and an interesting way to extend the story.

[@demon2441]

With any Bankai characters, it's always a question of why they don't use it during a fight especially when the stakes are so high. Yamamoto perfectly answered that question.

[@ididntaskverified3663]

They would have had it stolen

[@thrilla72]

Actually the first bankai we ever saw answered that. Would you want Mayuri releasing his poison on you whilst fighting an enemy?

[@zachreed9836]

He was one of the captains that I wanted to see his bonkai so badly and I cannot wait to see it on screen.

[@josiprobotka8331]

I personally think that Yamamoto was holding back so that he wouldn't destroy the Soul society and if he was truly holding back it could be that Zanka no Tachi north was severely held back so that it wouldn't destroy everything in it's path.

[@Takato]

Zanka no Tachi South is one of the sickest things I've ever seen

[@lems4371]

"Listen to what people say I just said Zanka no Tachi East, East means there is a West too. Well then, I guess that i will make it visible to your eyes as well." Zanka no Tachi West "Zanjitsu Gokui"

[@TheSeagal421]

One of the best moments of the final arc for me. Fire Yama pretty perfectly. Loved how it was just an ultra compressed version of his usual flames. Feel like either it or Ichimonji are the two most powerful, with abilities that are so damn different. Appreciate the time you took to make this video. Would you ever consider making a top 10 strongest characters list? Would be interesting to see your opinions on it.

[@Knightshield]

someone correct me if I'm wrong, but no one has ever beat Yamamoto in a straight up 1v1 fight without resorting to some kind of trick

[@madnawi]

yes, you are right.

[@victorampo1137]

@JoGeJo *that we've seen*

[@kronos1794]

You're right. Aizen explicity made a counter measure because he knew he couldn't take the old man 1v1.

[@victorampo1137]

He lost to Ikomikidomoe

[@obamaprism1277]

I mean the fight against Ywach wasn‘t rlly fair, since he could just steal his Bandai. But then again, if he didn‘t use that ability then the TYBW would‘ve been over after that :/

[@rmeddy]

Oh yeah , this Bankai totally lived up to hype and more. It felt very innovative and inspired, the cardinal points angle was a nice touch

[@chefskenz4855]

Sasuke: Amaterasu.. Yamamoto: BANKAI... Also Sasuke: nevermind

[@DayDay922]

LMFAOOO good one

[@vyzizz]

Natsu consumes all his flames

[@logandelaharpe6362]

Nasty get erased from existence just from touching them

[@TokyoKazama]

@@vyzizz lol. Who. That shouty little punk

[@hassanbelmekki624]

@@logandelaharpe6362 nahh if Natsu is there that would be the E.N.D of Yamamoto :3

[@AndréVilaFranca]

Best bankai in the entire series. I love it. Yamamoto is such an awesome character. I wish Kubo had the balls to be as ruthless with Byakuya and Hitsugaya as he was with Yamamoto.

[@gintokilearnedbankai5938]

he was going to kill off Byakuya but he got threats for trying to do that but I doubt he was going to kill off Hitsugaya considering he's the prodigy of the series and he would just be wasted potential if he died

[@shastataylor3008]

The visuals of the vase, Shunsui's lips cracking etc. are honestly brilliant touches that I hope make it into the anime.

[@elrojogrande744]

they did.

[@Incog2k6]

Yamamoto's Bankai has to be one of the most powerful abilities I've ever seen in fiction (and yes, I am aware of the ridiculous things that go on in Marvel and DC comics). Kubo definitely knew that as well, hence why he wrote it out after Yhwach "stole" it (if Yhwach had used it against Ichigo and Aizen, they would've died immediately lol). He knew that he overdid it.

[@kelhamj6770]

i really hope when the anime comes back that they keep the old music, id love for yamamoto to activate his bankai and all you hear is ''if you wanna see some action, you've got to be the centre of attraction''

[@YourFriendBoat]

They'll probably keep old ost's there wouldn't be a reason not to, but there will def be new themes for the quincy

[@moeketsigeorge1932]

North should've been a divine attack like a slash that cannot be evaded if you are within Yama's line of sight, he just cuts what he sees from any distance or range without having to touch it, and the target blows up nuclear, or fades into nothingness. Given what we saw, this wouldn't be too far-fetched.

[@khk9803]

That likely would not have been recieved well as japan does not have good memories of nuclear devastation

[@moeketsigeorge1932]

Shit that's dark dude... 😅

[@zeffzaitsev7557]

@@khk9803 hxh rose bomb?

[@uwin23]

@@khk9803 just make it existence erasure

[@Spacepluscaptive]

@@zeffzaitsev7557 right lol

[@jooka2010]

The most slept on old man in all of manga and anime. Hes gonna blow some minds when the anime comes back

[@3rdfitzgerald]

Honestly, I'd love to get a video on how you'd rewrite the final arc

[@butter_muncher7159]

I love your input on the whole series you have a natural talent for this and you're also very charming.

[@leonrobinson8180]

Agreed. He's a great storyteller

[@ItsZim0]

Imo Yhwach only stole the bankai to spite Yamamoto as a final act of dominance over his former arch-enemy. He hates Yamamoto so much that he refuses to use the bankai for anything else, his pride won't allow it. That, and the fact he considered the Almighty to be invincible which is the source of his hubris and ultimate downfall.

[@mosdef102089]

I remember seeing him release his Shikai for the first time ; I was mesmerized not by the flashy & monstrous display of power but by his monolithic and wise glare. I knew he was the master for a reason.

[@Kidkinsey]

When the episode ends with yammamto saying "if I don't finish this quickly you me and soul society with burn to the ground"💯🔥

[@shawnmelchortrondillo7837]

That would be the Hype lit ending of an episode.... The biggest flex for him is when he said "I am the Greatest Security here" when Qunicy tried to infultrate the Head captains quarters

[@hernangutierrez4059]

I always loved seeing the power of his shikai both in manga and anime but when his bankai was revealed it blew me away. He was always my favorite of the captains, I just personally loved frie user's because in almost every manga or anime They're pretty much the epitome strength.

[@Trirumo]

Reading the manga at the time, it was amazing to see the Ban Kai. I agree wtih you that I feel like Kubo did the Bankai justiice, even North was fine - as I expected some really big powered attack.

[@TheArchfiendGuy]

The best captain, change my mind.

[@13wolter]

He is very well rounded as a shinigami in retrospect

[@zombiesbolluks5347]

Ok kyuraku is better because he pulls more girls

[@otislloyd-zollinger2579]

If you mean in terms of strength I would probably agree, other than maybe shunsuis banaki. If you mean as a character I would argue as we never got the chance to know him or see him fight as much as other characters.

[@roti9306]

Genryusai is certainly one of the best. But I wouldn’t say THE best. He tends to stick to the rules way too much and cannot take drastic measures to adapt to the situation. He would have never let Aizen out to help the soul society. It was Kyorakus far sightedness that allowed him to see that Aizen was required if they wanted to actually beat Yhwach

[@danpats1]

He got killed like a bitch.

[@ELDudero10]

Yhwach's statement after Yamas death only makes me wonder what kind of force Yamamoto wouldve been if he just healed his fking arm... instead of 10 he was a 9, in this case it matters cause youre up against "The Almighty".

[@kingachilles8255]

It was soo powerful felt like he didn't use it to it's fullest.

[@gabby_donz]

I absolutely loved his bankai. Im sure its going to be even more of a spectacle animated!

[@robertfant4628]

I love it! Thank you I waited so long for this moment. I like the layers north doesn't let your opponent know they're in a dead zone with no way out. He trapped his opponent so challenging him is a deadly choice. This defensive powers allow for the consumption of material will there be a new layer to his weapon transforming into a black hole power source. [Based on this material consumption it will eventually reach that plateau point of implosion resulting in total influence of all.]

[@TalentMthiyane]

Yama probably condensed the flames of he's bankai because of the destruction he caused last time he fought with it.

[@corruptangel6793]

Or his Bankai hadn't fully matured yet. From what we're told and shown of his original Bankai, it bares a startling resemblance to his current Shikai. So it's possible he went though a similar growth as Toshiro. His imperfect Bankai is basically just his Shikai dialed up to 11 while his matured Bankai is something different.

[@TalentMthiyane]

@@corruptangel6793 I would agree, if it was anyone else, but yama to me seems like the strongest shinigami. I cannot fathom that he's bankai hadn't fully matured when he was that old.

[@leonardorodrigues3613]

I think that what I like the most about his Bankai is that it brings more complexity to the power of the Zanpakuto, mainly beacuse of the South ability. I mean, we've seen that his Shikai can display abilities like Ennetsu Jigoku and Jokaku Enjo, that already bring some more creative ways to deal with his main power that is the creation/manipulation of flames. But his Bankai's South ability just adds more layers of creativity to his power, to the point that it could do psychological damage to the enemy by using the dead (and we're talking about a Fire type Zanpakuto). I think that Kubo did him justice with his Bankai and really put some effort to showcase it even if it was for just some chapters.

[@Agamerfr0zed]

Its unfortunate that his original voice actor won't be able to say "Bankai" In the upcoming anime.

[@mirabletest]

Boy so much time to explain a single concept, ufff

[@spencerw2467]

Here's a question: how would Yamamoto's bankai interact with Ichibe's Ichimonji? Also, great analysis and breakdown. I've been watching since you had less than 10k subs and have been impressed by how consistently you put out high quality content while continuously improving your platform. You seem like a good, hardworking dude who cares deeply about his fans and sharing his passion with them, which is admirable, brave, and surprisingly hard to do. Basically, I just wanted to acknowledge the work you do and say that I hope you achieve the recognition you've earned. Happy holidays and be well!

[@Rujewitblood]

He splash his flames and rename them 'little turd', gg

[@zombiesbolluks5347]

Rujewitblood or Yamamoto would one shot him

[@corruptangel6793]

It depends entirely on whos got the superior spiritual pressure. Either Ichigo paints Yamamoto and or Ryujin Jakka black and gives them a new name, or Yamamoto burns off the black and kills Ichibe. My money's on Ichibe simply because he's older and thus likely has greater spiritual pressure.

[@gintokilearnedbankai5938]

Ichibei wins

[@gintokilearnedbankai5938]

@@zombiesbolluks5347 you're on something else if you think Yama one-shots Ichibei

[@khk9803]

I found his bankai to be very fitting as the sun is a very prominent feature in japanese/eastern culture (its on their flag). The cardinal directions similarly feature in many eastern philosophies/mythologies. In addition, his bankai's sun motif is a great contrast to Hitsugaya's bankai. Sun vs moon, old vs young; a bit yin&yang if you stretch for it. However, its important to remember that the sun is meant to rise in japan, not set. If yamamoto's north technique was about bringing down the sun.... well, japan doesn't have fond memories of suns falling on their land. I suppose an literature scholar could make the arguement that yamamoto's death follows the end of the empire of the rising sun. Still, thank you for compiling all of this information into one video. Helps me remember this series and I can't wait to see it again.

[@wayjay9701]

I think Yamamoto’s Bankai is one of the coolest in the series, and I’d have loved to see it again during the arc with Yhwach

[@GallantIkari]

I can't help but draw parallels between Yamamoto and Sekiro's Shura. The idea of war and flames being closely linked. Yamamoto is very much an old Samurai and being the head captain at this time, he was the pinnacle of warfare within the soul society. His Shikai is using the flames of war, but his bankai is becoming the flames of war, similarly to letting Shura, the spirit and wrath of warfare itself, take control. I can definitely see why Yamamoto doesn't like using it and why he's seen as a demon when he does, because he's letting himself be consumed by the flames of war.

[@LeoArmada]

One thing I know is that u can burn some marshmello real fast on that fire

[@higgiemosstheprophetsincer5982]

I can't believe that I've been watching for months and haven't been subscribed. Glad I am now. 😁

[@chiraghalpati3463]

👍👍

[@williamrjohnstone]

Here's a theory what if his bankai is litterally the power of a sun and the real feat of strength is him containing/condensing it! Like for example if he's in it too much he gets too tired and it litterally like explodes like a sun exploding and thats why it risk destroying all of soul society

[@kyorakushunsui5918]

Yeah,i wish Tenchi Kaizin (North) was like thats,but LOL

[@Deadsteel]

Always loved the kubo's art, story, characters and imagination. Hope to see animation soon

[@alissonpeixoto7776]

Amazing bankai and video! Could Zanka no Tachi: North defeat the Miracle?

[@allenmobley8444]

It’s would beat any Sternritter the only reason YBach survived it was because he had the double take his place otherwise he would have lost himself.

[@lectorj]

Only fought him once he was tired and without a bankai. He could still be the strongest we will never know.

[@chistophercantrell1478]

Yamamoto: bankai! Me: yes give him all the smoke.

[@loganhayse8771]

I like that his shikai is essentially flame and anger shooting all over vs bankai being more of a condensed and focused fire and rage. I think it was spectacular and it did the commander justice. I think north felt disappointing because there's not much shown for it and we can't get the full scope of north compared to the other directions. I felt like each direction deals with a particular problem with east being overwhelming destructive close range, west being defensive shield, south being numbers and crowd control, and north dealing with range distanced fighters trying to avoid east that north is the counter for it. North looked really cool though in Bleach Brave Souls new bankai Yamamoto from last month. His special is fantastic how he goes for the slice and the letters show up one after another and Yamamoto has this calm yet unforgiving face while he swings.

[@Rhekon]

A dried up sword giving off smoke nobody wanted lol

[@TAyMajestyMusica]

This .. this comment right here... Took me TF OUT! 😭😂🤣😭

[@SPACECOWBOY705]

Damn!!!! This comment has the exaggerated swagger of a black teen

[@rwade4387]

I never thought Sun... or Phoenix, I always imagined a brutal fiery HELL would be his Bankai. Something breaking the earth itself apart as the flames rose up.

[@timeportal2859]

Based on his name "Yamamoto" like the God of Hell in Buddhism.

[@ikster19]

I feel like kubo should of worked on the character personality aspect of his bankai. Like in the Muramasa arc we never actually saw an image of what his bankai looked like. Was it a person a dragon? Etc.

[@Nerazmus]

It's just fire. Raw untamed flames of hell.

[@ikster19]

@@Nerazmus But that's the thing, I feel like Kubo should have expanded on the sword and gave it an actual figure as opposed to fire. Would've been cool js

[@Rith9789]

That was a filler Arc.

[@ikster19]

@@Rith9789 I'm completely aware that it was a filler arc, I was merely providing an example. In the filler arc we were able to see what the Zanpaktous looked like. I stand by what I said that I wished Kubo created an actual physical Zanpaktou for Yama

[@MaxIronsThird]

@@Rith9789 The designs are canon though

[@forestcampbell8962]

Outstanding work man, i wait eagerly for all the upcoming content.

[@luisbustos3409]

When Yhwach stole Yamas banki, he should of used it against Yama and at that moment it would have been the perfect time for Yama to use kido, mayne even kido we have never seen before.

[@8BitGamer4life]

Kido wouldn't do shit as it wouldn't go near Yhwach because of the sun armour. Don't think he was a master of kids like Tessai and Hachigen.

[@Cabolt44]

@@8BitGamer4life Yama was definitely a kido master, considering he used a forbidden kido against Aizen (who was lucky he planned well enough to survive).

[@mistywoods6560]

even being a kido master,do u really think kidos are comparable to a power like yama bankai?if kidos were this powerful the likes of mayuri,urahara,aizen would bave just used kidos rather than their zanpakuto abilites

[@mikeysullivan408]

I think he did, the panel before yhwach’s sword shoots from the sky, we get a far view shot of yhwach. The same far shot we get of Yama before he says Bankai. Also the attack that kills Yama is very similar to zanki no tachi north.

[@darthrevan6054]

Can you imagine if this bankai hollowed? It wouldn’t even be fair

[@caesar5588]

I can see you being disappointed by North, it looks too similar to East. In my opinion the North ability being a sealing ability would much better and adding more diversity to the skillset. It also provides Yamamoto a counter measure against divine being like Gerard or Lille, instead of being an all out brute.

[@Mr.Beeeceee]

And here we are!!

[@colemanrobbins7056]

I really thought it was cool but I really want to see Aizen's. The lack of an Aizen Bankai was a huge let down.

[@damilolaj.o7379]

Aizen is always in bankai state just like the former Kenpachi

[@Zero_cool_G39]

I find it rather funny that his entire manga ended back in 2016 and yet now in 2021 it's still talked about and reviewed over and over. Hopefully in time it's rebooted

[@gravethestampede3454]

An ability so dope Brave Souls needed two units to get across how awesome it is.

[@macjackslack]

Watching this again after you passed the 100k mark. Kinda cool hearing you grew over 60k in less than a year

[@yepitsme7237]

Love the idea of chared sword with single strand of smoke

[@dbags7617]

Its the perfect Bonkai for this no nonsense progenitor shinnigami thats always exuded ultimate power. Nothing too complicated or contrived its the ultimate weapon. Its not only an unstoppable force that will erase anything in its way, but also an immovable object that will erase anything that attempts to touch it. Perfect. A real paradox of pure destruction. The zombie army is just a bonus for that extra cool factor lol

[@norddorian5791]

Yamamoto is my favorite character from bleach

[@thezucclord-3738]

They most definitely did this justice in the anime.

[@zenseiz6385]

Yama pissed blazing through the SS holding back to not incinerate everyone meeting Ryod Llyod Juha was epic 🤩

[@ayusshanubhav2097]

Awesome..!! Thank you for the upload ❤️

[@uclamordsith]

With a bankai like this, what's the point of even having Sokyoku?

[@shirosaki97]

Zanka no Tachi is very fitting sword for someone who basically is 'Death' in universe. By far my favourite Bankai in BLEACH.

[@lordhades598]

If you really think of it Yama still kinda has the best Bankai in the series both big bads in the series Aizen and Yhwach had to have plans in place so Yamamoto couldn't go full power (Bankai) against them without destroying them to nothingness. The thing I am really curious is was, his Bankai even more powerful in his youth (prime) in his first battle against Yhwach and war against the Quincies? And would his Bankai be even more powerful with two hands? Due to the kenjutsu to amplify his power further like Kenpachi did in the Espada battle? I mean if prime power Yama beat Yhwach in the first war does that make Yama more powerful than Yhwach or did Yhwach not have the almighty ability or didnt master it in the first war? We also need filler or flashbacks of the first Quincy war so we can fill the gaps to this and have more backstory of the og Gotei 13, prime/young Yama and Unohanna as the Kenpachi

[@TheBigExclusive]

Ichibei could probably fight Yamamoto. It would be one crazy fight.

[@prithvipramod8653]

Naturally, Yama would be stronger with two hands. Juha back then didnt have the allmighty and was bested by yama so he definitely had the edge 1000 years ago. Although if yama fought the real juha, Juha would probably come out on top due to the allmighty.

[@corruptangel6793]

Yamamoto's Bankai in what little were shown in the past is very similar in look to his current Shikai. So probably near that level I assume. Yamamoto with two hands would have his power increased nearly double or so as he'd have 2 vents for his Spiritual pressure.

[@corruptangel6793]

@@prithvipramod8653 Yhwach says "regain his sight" when talking about the poem thing regarding his return. Implying he had the Almighty when fighting Yamamoto a thousand years ago. He just hadn't absorbed so many Quincies back then so he was just weaker overall. But neither had Yamamoto fully matured yet. So they've both been leveling up for their rematch. Yhwach just didn't need the Almighty this time as he didn't have to worry about Yamamoto's Bankai anymore since he could just steal it this time.

[@residentevil2928]

Definitely more powerful with 3 hands

[@danieljunge3709]

12:55 when you reskill your pyromancer in a necromancer xD

[@sosukeaizenbutdressedupina4692]

Ahh yes the LEGENDARY 43 likes and 11 comments with 0 Views. Noice Video. and Today my birthday. IT would be great to get a heart and get pinned.

[@TheBigExclusive]

Happy Birthday. Don't worry Senpai. I'll acknowledge you.

[@sosukeaizenbutdressedupina4692]

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[@CntBckt]

Random thought: The shinigami are already dead in a sense, ya, with them being spirits and such? They havr crazy lifespans, crazy speed, crazy power/durability. Wht don't they go explore space? :\

[@rikweeds2306]

His bankai is one of my favourites because he unlocked it through his rage. But throughout his long life he developed it and was able to control that amount of power. Not only that but to add in different traits into the bankai, Yama is legendary

[@ruikamishiro9792]

His Bankai is *L I T*

[@tensazangetsu465]

Litterly

[@ulvlegend1078]

Ha

[@tatsuya599]

@@ulvlegend1078 Hatdod

[@jacopobellu803]

That bankai was exactlt what i expected, making a flames work of art was too obvious, and everything disappearing and the sword rusting and deforming, similarly to zaraki's one, made it really scary for me. Less is more and when i first saw it I immediately thought "ok... Why do I hear bosses boss music?"

[@Bezdusan]

This Bankai would have reduced all of the espada to ash!

[@kashierr]

his shikai alone would 🤣

[@shawnmelchortrondillo7837]

@@kashierr Agreed.. him alone could erased the espada by his shikai only but decided "well, this ain't worth the shit i would've put through myself" and decided to just assist and sit there.

[@faith6533]

One of my favorite ch, I was inspired by his ch to make a badass ch like him in my novel

[@felipez3115]

It was simply epic, and even dead or almost at the end he still grabs Yhwach leg, he was a monster, without a doubt he was the most insane shinigami.

[@prestonnormile9996]

It made sense that we had to wait so long to see it, since being as powerful as it is, if it was revealed too soon we would expect the author to throw yamamoto at any and every threat, removing any fun from future battles. Essentially, it would turn Yamamoto into Goku.

[@kanoreese1253]

I think Kubo did Yamamoto an utter injustice with how he ended this character. 🤔🤦🏽‍♂️

[@chiraghalpati3463]

Why would you think that?

[@kanoreese1253]

@@chiraghalpati3463 To have him killed off like that?(imo)He deserved much better.

[@chiraghalpati3463]

@@kanoreese1253 to me it was pretty good as he died trying to protect the soul society as the head captian of the gotei. His death meant the enemies are the strongest the gotei has ever faced thus actually making yhwach a threat rather than just lip service. 😁

[@kanoreese1253]

@@chiraghalpati3463 I don't know, you might have a point. Just thought it could've been done better somehow.

[@chiraghalpati3463]

@@kanoreese1253 yeah 'not like this' kind of feeling😁