Rages at Ringside | Bleach TYBW Ep 18 Reaction [Ep 384]

[@YaBoyRoshi]

Renji escaped the slander..........for now.....

[@joshuahackshaw7703]

😂

[@6PathsGohan]

He trying to be the fraud allegations the best way he can 🤷‍♂️

[@bernardinicleophat6663]

Never know he might have tripped on the bankai and died. He can never escape the L

[@majinvampire]

Renji came prepared for the slander and he was not having it

[@joshuahackshaw7703]

@@majinvampire yeah 🤣

[@iReiGNxx]

Byakuya has been speaking the truth since day one. He told Renji his Bankai was practically a newborn and was far from being mastered. And he told Ichigo that his og Bankai wasn’t a true Bankai. Everyone thought he was just being an asshole, but really, he was the only one who did the homework lol

[@spadetheghost]

In Byakuya we trust 🙏🏾

[@stavik96]

Speaking of Byakuya, I bet we'll see him next episode considering the outro was being spoken by the dude that almost ended him in core 1. Can't wait to see how much stronger he is now as well.

[@coltonwilliams4153]

I agree with his assessment of Renji’s original bankai, but I still think that Tensa Zangetsu just didn’t fit any historical record of a bankai, so he concluded that it simply couldn’t be a bankai. We know that it wasn’t a real bankai because it was basically Ichigo’s Quincy ability to manifest his spiritual pressure as a weapon, but Byakuya himself couldn’t have suspected that.

[@tomisinkehinde938]

You should be expecting more or Rukia next episode than byakuya

[@typh2630]

⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠@@coltonwilliams4153 that literally doesn’t change the truth of anything he said💀 yeah obviously he doesn’t know what ichigos Bankai is and how it manifested or what it’s made out of and stuff like that, but that doesn’t matter bcuz he was right in the end, his bankai wasn’t a “true” one. Ur explanation is literally what he probably thought, his conclusion was perfect even if he didn’t know the specifics, ur running in circles

[@Xcution767]

Random Fact But Kubo Confirmed that James is the sternritter and not mask. Mask is what James believes a true hero looks and acts like

[@Zetabita]

Nooo waayyy

[@Xcution767]

@@Zetabita it is that’s why yhwach says James is dead not mask. Here’s the whole quote “James is the real one while Masculine is the embodiment of his ideal hero”

[@paulwilson2628]

​@Senku1649 Here's another thing: I think Yhwach is trying to get all his Sternritters killed so that he can absorb and bring them to merge with him to become the most powerful ultimate villain in the world. Yhwach is basically ALL-FOR-ONE

[@Akaritomi]

​@@paulwilson2628to be fair he gave them their power to begin with being the original quincy and all. He's just taking back what's originally his when they die.

[@paulwilson2628]

@Akaritomi Have you ever watched "Wakfu"?

[@Alteronx]

Finally... after all these years.. Renji had his HIM moment. Rejoice 🔥

[@paulwilson2628]

Yes. Let us witness Renji's most villainous moment of the battle of Seireitei EVER 😈😈🔥🔥

[@x0gucx]

Like that his partner in crime his own weapon thought he was trash and because of that watched him take Ls his whole career and the real power just needed a single stab through to just annihilate someone.

[@S-RankGoon]

Naw “dirty boots” is undefeated

[@devin6079]

@@S-RankGoonNah he just bodied someone that took out 2 captains. She wasn’t shit compared to this💀

[@commentMANyapper]

Still gonna get Bodied though...

[@gobtathegoat6241]

Renji just graduated from fraud academy while Kensei and Rose just got held back another year😂

[@bakedturkeys2132]

Did this two dirty.

[@acow1385]

@@bakedturkeys2132Honestly, they should’ve been highlighted during the first invasion as the only Captains capable of using Bankai. Still can’t complain though, at least we’re getting some new Bleach.

[@johkerx9107]

@@acow1385well they never would’ve used their bankais in the first invasion bc they didn’t want to risk them being stolen. Kisuke didn’t figure out hollows were poisonous until after the first invasion

[@bakedturkeys2132]

@@johkerx9107 You do realize they didn't know they could steal Bankais until they did it in the first invasion, so there's no reason for them to have their guard up. Either way they were completely absent doing god knows what. If they had joined the fray then they would've found out earlier that hollowfied Bankais couldn't be stolen or were dangerous to the Quincies. Bad writing. It doesn't make sense that they didn't just jump Mask De Masculine 2v1 knowing that each Sternritter is captain grade or above and that they have twice as many members. And I know the reason for that. Kubo is not good at writing dynamic team up battles. The ones he does write are all lame as hell.

[@benjones8594]

@@bakedturkeys2132 Shinji got done dirty. This guy has possibly the most broken Shikai and Bankai outside of Aizen and Yamaji, yet gets gapped and one shot. Shinji shoulda been in contention for taking Yama's place as head-captain but got relegated to canon-fodder for Bambietta. Actually tilted.

[@c3p6]

*”Hes no match for what you are now”* Such a cold line, especially coming from Rukia

[@romhacher5160]

The way Roshi laughed as soon as renji arrived was Aizen levels of disrespect😭😭

[@tyreviews6774]

8:42 😂

[@Saigyoku22]

As much as Renji gets flamed by most of the Bleach Community, seeing him actually get his time to shine is probably the biggest twist during this arc so far.

[@Karma-pq9fi]

His time to shine was already in the soul society arc and arrancar arc.

[@colt1903]

Renji has had plenty of time to shine. It's just that someone has to take Ls for tension sake. Most of the time, it's Renji. Other times it's Toshiro. Poor, poor Toshiro😂

[@johkerx9107]

@trashthlete8776 as of now yes but the anime is poised to have plenty of original content in parts 3 & 4 so that could change

[@johkerx9107]

@@Karma-pq9fican’t forget fullbringer arc either

[@POCAHONTASBOI]

​@@colt1903Toshiro only has 4 losses though he just gets beaten throughout his fights. Toshiro lost to Aizen twice and then lost to Bazz B and Mayuri every other fight was either inconclusive or a win for him.

[@EclipseManz]

I love it in anime when characters tell their opponents how their powers work and then get surprised when they counter it

[@whatwecalllife7034]

In Bleach, JJK, and HxH it's actually a way to make your ability stronger. By telling your opponent what your move does it strengthens it because you placed a restriction on yourself. I like that angle as opposed to the random exposition that we are accustomed to.

[@Evilman_520]

​​@@whatwecalllife7034Bleach doesn't have that at all, they just explain their powers as more of an honor code or a hubris thing when they think they've won, as well as exposition for readers/viewers. People think Bleach has a revelation gimmick just because Zangetsu told Ichigo that an ability is more powerful when you know its name. That was a gross overanalysis of a simple line. Many characters actually refrain from explaining their abilities in order to keep the advantage. Rukia never explained that her ice comes from lowering her own body temperature, most of the Arrancar and Espada forgo explaining their powers and instead it's usually their opponents who figure it out, hell, Gin Ichimaru explicitly lied about his Bankai's capability multiple times in order to throw off his opponents and Aizen only ever told Gin about how to prevent Kyoka Suigetsu from taking effect.

[@whatwecalllife7034]

@@Evilman_520 I stand corrected then. I just thought it was in line with the "words/concepts" thing Ichibei has going on and the concept of kido being stronger but slower to cast when you say the entire incantation.

[@johkerx9107]

@@whatwecalllife7034no the part about saying the name increasing the power of your technique is true. It’s demonstrated when Kisuke is training Ichigo and he uses Getsuga for the first time. Same as doing the kido chants fully increases their power

[@Grimnoire]

@@johkerx9107 Yes but that goes for the names of moves not for how they work... Example I can say: I draw pot of greed! That makes it stronger, but I don't have to explain to my enemy the complicated nuances of what it does... Thus allowing it to forever be a mystery!

[@gremmythoumeaux2393]

Let’s also put some respect on Mask De Masculine. I imagine no one thought he would be the first Sternritter to beat not one but 2 captains in their Bankai. And 3 lieutenant level Shinigami before that.

[@za-ir5ni]

He's still one of the lamest Sternritters

[@brandonacevedo1681]

I like his style, he is one of my favorite Sternritters.

[@DripNingen]

The vizards are frauds soo

[@Azyrion_]

Tbf, Rose would've folded his ass with the third song, Kubo just needed them both to get clapped to show off the new Renji

[@paulwilson2628]

Sternritter S (Mask) gave me a little bit of Jiren vibes. If I can compare both Jiren (DBS) and Mask De Masculine (Bleach TYBW) with their power levels: I would say Jiren has much more power than Mask.

[@tommygallegos706]

Renji could have been cooking this whole time if Zabimaru wasn’t being petty

[@Protect_all_ljf3forms]

Zabimaru is a M It Enjoyed the Ls

[@ChillDeathgod]

Renji has Five wins before Tybw, Six if you count Hellverse

[@coltonwilliams4153]

Sometimes, our biggest critics are ourselves. Zabimaru, Yumichika’s zanpakto, and Rangiku’s Heineko are perfect examples of that.

[@coltonwilliams4153]

@@Protect_all_ljf3forms It wanted to see Renji beat people with only half its strength to prove himself… or, as we like to call it, being a dick.

[@ChillDeathgod]

@@coltonwilliams4153 I mean He defeated Jackie without even trying

[@tannex4574]

Back in Soul Society Arc, Byakuya told Renji that it was early for him to use his bankai in battle and it would take 14 years of special training to master its movement. Its means that he's basically using an immature bankai and not his true bankai that's why he keeps getting an L. With the help of Ichibei and his training in Soul Palace, Renji finally achieved his true bankai and getting a redemption that he deserves. I also like Rose bankai but these Vizards cannot catch a break and always getting cooked lol.

[@MarcelleJr92]

10 years

[@jovitadagunano]

Also, when Renji got defeated by Ichigo his Zanpakuto's Spirit appeared and the snake one called him weak while only the monkey acknowledged him that's basically telling his Zanpakuto never fully acknowledged him that's why he got the fake name

[@starstreamheartlocke652]

Maybe the vizards should FUCKING USE THEIR MASKS!

[@Karma-pq9fi]

@@jovitadagunanohihio zabimaru means monkey king snake tail so-oh zabimaru is two kings. Considering he rushed to learn bankai to save rukia it would make sense that he only trained with one of them.

[@hoshi32218]

@@jovitadagunano oh so thats why when he grabbed mask using the monkey arm he said hihio

[@Edge-mv3jw]

Not even the Sheeragan could predict a win from Renji.

[@ChillDeathgod]

Renji has Five wins before Tybw, Six if you count Hellverse

[@ashleynjiaga4541]

​@@ChillDeathgodthe only W I can remember is when he was fighting an espada/arrancar in the world of the living after he got that boost. Idr if he fought one of the defective arrancars or not

[@ChillDeathgod]

@@ashleynjiaga4541Yes he did and that was Yyfordt Granz/ Szayelaporro’s older brother he defeated. Renji also defeated Uryu, Battikaro, Jackie Tristan and Bau from Memories of Nobody

[@Edge-mv3jw]

@@ChillDeathgod he didn’t win anything in the hellverse other than bagging Rukia and having a good family lol

[@ChillDeathgod]

@@Edge-mv3jw In Hellverse Renji killed Garogai

[@MandatoryFruit]

Although both Kenpachi and Ichigo have never fought with their full power, I feel like comparing them to Renji is kinda unfair. Ichigo and Kenny are acknowledged as phenoms from the get go. Renji has always been an underdog. Even when compared to Rukia. The fact that the guy even managed to get as far as he did with half a Bankai is kinda impressive.

[@sammydray5919]

Would have been actually impressive if there was any hint of this power up beforehand and not an obvious pity boost from the writer lol

[@fortunelekoto6704]

@@sammydray5919 there was a hint, in the Soul SOciety arc when Byakuya told Renji that his Bankai is incomplete, and that he should train for 10 more years to perfect it and master Zabimaru

[@sammydray5919]

@@fortunelekoto6704 My guy there is a difference between incomplete and being so different to the point it is basically a fake. What Byakyua obviously meant back then was that Renji needed more time as he lacked the skill and mastery to to fully utilize a bankai. Dont use hindsight bias to change the meaning from back then.

[@sageofthe6sayians19]

Renji came out this episode to beat the fraud allegations 😂

[@S-RankGoon]

“Dirty Boots” will forever be Renji greatest moment!

[@alterin6229]

RENJI TAKING HOME THAT DUB

[@ChocolateEffigy]

When he said "don't worry we won't take much of your time" he ain't lied😂😂

[@gremmythoumeaux2393]

I know some people don’t like to believe that Renji became stronger than some captains but considering how easily he dealt with the same Mask that stomped Kensei and still easily dominated Mask through several more power boosts + Vollstandig, I think that speaks for itself. And while Kensei did have his hollow mask, I imagine the power boost he would gain wouldn’t be enough to have closed the gap between him and Renji to the point where he could dominate Mask at his peak of his power displayed the same way Renji did in his new Bankai.

[@daydream7931]

Kensei and Rose really need to step down as captains and promote Renji. Kensei was talking shit about his lieutenant just to get the same treatment a few minutes later. Both captains got defeated so easily while Renji managed to destroy Mask without any effort.

[@colt1903]

​@@daydream7931 People keep talking shit about Kensei scolding his Lieutenant for getting his ass whooped, but nobody acknowledges that the criticism was perfectly valid at the time. Kensei only got his ass beat after Mask got one of his power ups. So complaining about Kensei getting onto 69 is an invalid complaint. Unless you actually acknowledge the context of the scene itself, and then voice your complaints. For example, WHY THE FUCK DID NEITHER OF THEM BUM ASS BASTARDS HOLLOWFY?! Hello?! Y'all bastards pulled that shit damn near every opportunity you got before, so WHAT CHANGED?! Hollowfy, jump they ass, kill them both, AND MOVE ON!! I get it, shounen bullshit, but c'mon now. 😂

[@PKmaster12]

⁠@@daydream7931 tbf Rose was about to clap him but Mask just happened to be one of the few Sternritter who could literally just destroy their eardrums without caring

[@johkerx9107]

@@daydream7931Renji would never accept a promotion like that. If he was to become a captain it’d be squad 6 after he’s surpassed Byakuya

[@Dr.HooWho]

​@@daydream7931do did the other captains too why the fuck does that matter?

[@soraadcaelum2428]

Finally, I can't wait to see sheera and roshi's reactions I honestly enjoyed roshi's the most

[@paulwilson2628]

The scene where So-Oh Zabimaru is waving Superstar S around in air is somehow parallel to Bambietta being tossed by the Wolf Jinka Titan!

[@Verg1l_0]

Naah Roshi sneaked into the hyperbolic time chamber for a whole year 💀

[@cactusjackplant]

Can’t wait for the rest of TYBW to be animated

[@ChoeBakka93]

14:55 I think I remember reading the manga that went into detail about the 'absorbing' bit. so all the Sternreitters were given essence of Ywach which became aspects of their power but if they are killed then that essence goes back to Ywach. And he originally gave his essence to each of those Sternreitter as a means of building up his forces to overtake the soul society so if each of them die one by one, it won't matter because he's essentially halfway to his goal at this point. This is basically like cliffnotes of the summary but this is as much as I can say without going into spoiler territory

[@janrem241]

“Thats us right there in the blankets” -Lupa 2023🤣🤣🤣🤣 10:35

[@jamaulthomas6793]

The Renji slander ends today 😤

[@Marukanitel]

*For this episode

[@ItsYuhBoyyyy]

For now😂

[@sammydray5919]

Not even close lmao. Man had to get a pity boost in the form of a new bankai with no build up. If anything this just makes him look even more pathetic imo. Man had the examiner take pity on him just to graduate Fraud Academy 😂

[@tope3626]

@@sammydray5919 what is u on about no build up we saw renji develop with ichigo in the world above. Tf u mean no build up💀💀

[@sammydray5919]

@tope3626 No build up means that prior to this arc there was indication or hint that Renji was operating with a handicap. Prior to Ichibei saying it, there was never a hint that Renji's bankai was incomplete. Before his trip to royal palace, no character or story beat even hinted that he is gonna get an upgrade like that. If it was something like he discovered its incomplete nature way before and only mastered it in the Royal palace then it would have been fine. But nope. Just dropped a whole new bankai exposition with no hints before this arc

[@blackfox4138]

The thing with Renji is the fact that he rushed his bankai training for the sake of catching up to Byakuya. So-Oh Zabimaru is close to the same power as Tensa Zangetsu, but because he rushed his bankai he only got half its power. Now that he knows where he stands and what he fights for, he’s able to use his full power.

[@saiyanobe23g6]

Renji took the biggest W ever I’m happy for that. Defeated a Quincy who was strong enough to embarrass two captains that had Hollowification, put some respect on his name.

[@za-ir5ni]

I mean one of them he beat because Rose decided to tell him what his Bankai does for no reason lol

[@TealVelvet]

@@za-ir5ni That's just your typical shonen stuff, that's why i loved that the JJK mangaka made it a buff to tell your technique to justify the stupidity of revealing how your shit works

[@josephaliyu1443]

They didn't use their hollowfications to be fair

[@Jaykurosakii]

@@za-ir5niBleach has always done that. They did it a lot when the captains were fighting the Espada

[@King_Ryuga]

​@@TealVelvetyeah that would be a valid point, except that names literally have power in Bleach. 🤦🏾‍♂️ It's been stated several times that all named attacks, kido spells and special abilities get buffs from talking about them, using the full incantation or saying the full name. Examples would include but are not limited to: Aizen's full hado 90 cast, Ichigo being able to preform a Getsuga without words, but it's flat out weaker, and Renji learning Zabimaru's full name. This is also true for Shikai and Bankai of other characters in the series like Yumichika and Kenpachi. Plus Gege, the creator of JJK was literally inspired by bleach. Rose's bankai is just mid in general since it's sensory manipulation is only sound based. It's and even Worse version of Shinji and Aizen's abilities

[@Terradragoon]

All this proves to me is that explaining your bankai is the cause of 100% of these guys' losses. "Oh, yours explodes on contract? James, immunity to explosions please. You manipulate my brain with sound? Busting my eardrums now."

[@yarfoot7524]

One of the reasons this moment is so good to me is not only does Renji finally win but he mentions how hard he had to work to get here. Renji isnt blessed with some crazy abilities, his bankai/shikai isnt busted, his swordmenship isnt the best, he struggles with kido, he doesnt come from a clan or anything like that, and he isnt blessed by genetics. He genuinely just put in an incredible amount of hard work to get to where he is now. And i for one very much so appreciate his growth.

[@johkerx9107]

Renji got his lick back, his true bankai, new drip and a new OST. What a great time to be a Renji fan, he’s the real superstar 🤩

[@Marukanitel]

Pretty sure the ost isn't new, just, how do I say this... Updated lol

[@johkerx9107]

@@Marukanitelit’s a remix of a movie track with Hazel’s vocals. I still think it counts as new since it’s new to the TV format lol

[@Niggcolo]

Renji finally beat the fraud allegations🔥

[@sammydray5919]

Meh not really. Man only graduated from Fraud Academy because Kubo took pity on him gave him a whole new bankai with zero build up. Basically gave him a free pass lmao

[@ergoproxy5773]

I’m happy for Renji. I wish Chad will also live up to his name cuz he’s always have that reverse chad moments.

[@SuRoFo]

In one of the eyecatches from episode 8 it was also explained that Renji's original bankai never fully recovered from when Byakuya destroyed it.

[@RoddyRodbb]

I've been waiting all weekend to see Lupa cheer for Renji!😂

[@realifeHD]

Lets not get it twisted: Renji has been the second strongest assistant for the first 3 arcs and now is Top Captain level

[@obsessedgamer]

Roshi was hypin up Background Shinigami #52 "You might unlock your bankai today" 🤣

[@anime_kingdom1300]

I love mask lmao, he just cool. Interesting fact about renji bankai: his bankai spirit is a snake and a monkey, so at 12:53 when the guy said his sword only partially acknowledged renji, I sure only the snake had acknowledged him because the bankai we seen was always a giant snake, meaning the monkey didn't acknowledge ranji yet

[@truthcrusader360]

This episode was a message for all the Renji haters/doubters out there. You had to have known from when he first activated his premature Bankai against his own captain to never sleep on him since he was only a lowly Lieutenant. And Now- “Lets get ready to RUMBAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLE Lucha Lucha mucho libre” The Animalistic BAN-KAI: So-Oh Zabimaru (Baboon King Snake Tail/Twin King Snake Tail) The true form of Renji's Bankai takes on a more compact form that is predominately worn. On his right wrist, Renji gains a gauntlet resembling the top portion of a snake's skull, with a cowl of red fur surrounding its base. In his previous Bankai, the blade turned into a giant skeletal snake that fires beams while its owner dons a baboon pelt but the weapon's form is revealed to be an imperfect bankai as Renji now know and reveals his weapon's true bankai: So-Oh Zabimaru. For those that were impressed by these animation in these last 2 Eps, neither of them have been a priority as the big top-tier animation & high-stakes battles starts next week and for the next 4 weeks straight, so get ready for the main events. 🔥💯

[@arbazakhtar4877]

Still does not change the fact that he was not that major of a thing he only had one or two moves throughout the majority of series

[@ChillDeathgod]

Renji has like Six wins before Tybw

[@arbazakhtar4877]

@@ChillDeathgod did I talk about wins go learn reading

[@arbazakhtar4877]

@@ChillDeathgod I said he had only some of moves no development like others he should have gotten that earlier not now

[@johkerx9107]

@@arbazakhtar4877what kinda complaint is this when ichigo legit only uses one technique throughout the series until FB and TYBW. Renji had multiple techniques in both shikai and his old bankai

[@abhinandannandan3863]

I can't believe, his own damn sword, didn't even give him it's name.

[@ryanread8617]

Renji for every arc only knew half of his Zanpakuto Bankai name, oh damn finally it all make sense.

[@mycalclemons8859]

"they about to get sturdy on you"😂😂😂😂

[@MarcelleJr92]

Lupa funny as hell talking about where is ichigo? 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Lupasan]

Bro they got me fucked up “holding the line” with this regular ass sword lmfao

[@DeadEye364]

I was waiting for this reaction, Renji’s absolutely massive glow up, in power and appearance.

[@TJ2Dope]

8:25 I said damn thing lupa!!! 😂😂😂

[@brandonacevedo1681]

In the manga, the fight was a little longer. Mask tried to attack Renji with a headbutt and a flurry of powerful punches, but Renji brushed them off easily, and then he slashed his stomach.

[@Dani_4681]

They kinda mixed it with that cut where mask is bombarding renji but renji didn’t catch anything like in the manga he was just unfazed in the anime

[@8minato]

Wish we got more choreography with mask he’s my favorite Quincy by far.

[@brandonchandlerMGnO]

They did rush it a bit.

[@jdennis867]

@@8minato rly? are u anime watcher only? he is super annoying to me. bazz b is the coolest imo so far in the anime.

[@aryansood9521]

Finally...the bleach waiting was too much😭...but renji finally got the w🐐

[@joshuahackshaw7703]

13:33 😂he’s so flabbergasted 😂 he can’t believe it is happening 😂

[@jobinmcgooch]

Wow! This episode was action packed. Renji dropped in like a badass and looked sick, also hearing Rukia say how James is no match for what he is now was awesome. I always wanted to see the panel of Renji calling himself a villain and So-Oh Zabimaru be animated. I need more ASAP!

[@SubzeroBlack68]

Roshi: Listen you might unlock your Bankai today, you don't know! Lupa: RAAAAAAAAAA! Roshi: -_-

[@Lupasan]

Me, getting VAPORIZED 😂😂😂

[@ozop2909]

4:51 the perfect reference

[@deathgun-km5fp]

Roshi : u might unlock your bankai today. Famous last words 💀

[@KingRYTnT]

The two captains could've slaughtered supastar had Kubo remembered they had hallow powers and used them.

[@xegin1572]

I don't think that Kubo forgot, there are actually 2 reasons why they didn't, and they are so easy to figure out I'm baffled how many people go for the "Kubo forgot" or the "hollow masks are forbiden" theories: -Reason 1: They didn't use their masks from the start because they needed to save their strength. The hollow mask being very taxing in terms of stamina is nothing new. In the anime it's stated their masks only last for 3 minutes. They're often shown to put the mask for just a single attack to save strength. Even Mashiro, who can supposedly stay hollowfied for 15 hours lasted nowhere near that long going all out in an actual fight. My point here is, hollowfication is exhausting, so they aren't just gonna use it on the first strong opponent they come across, especially considering the situation, where they necessarily expected to fight more than just one sternritter, and have no clear idea of their number nor strength. When you know you're gonna have to run a marathon, you won't start with a sprint. -Reason 2: They didn't use them during the fight because they simply didn't have the opportunity to do so. During the fight, they went straight from clearly having the advantage without the mask to being defeated in an instant, they didn't even get the time to realize they needed to use the mask, much less the timee to actually use it. On top of that, in Rose's case, the very nature of his bankai makes it so using his mask on top of it would be useless. tldr: They didn't need to use their masks from the start then got wrecked before they even had a chance to use them.

[@itwasntoptional2513]

They definitely wouldn’t have slaughtered Mask. Mask after a single amp was so fast that Kensei couldn’t even react to him and Mask was tanking his continuous explosions. Mask then gets another amp after defeating Rose (ear drums healed) and then another amp (red mask) and then he goes vollstandig on top of that and that’s who Renji beat. Mask was already too much for them several amps ago.

[@protectedsouls415]

@@itwasntoptional2513 Mask was already too much for them several amps ago" thx you lol, it's amazing ppl can't see/realize this. instead they just wanna say they're dumb in this fight. or that Kubo is bc he didn't write them masked up, as if that was gonna make an earnest difference

[@callmeaj3077]

the fact rose described his bankai pissed me off like bro revealed everything XD

[@WeatherReport8983]

bro, i've been refreshing your channel since this ep came out, was so excited for lupa's reaction

[@lukmanibrahim2993]

Fun fact about Kinshara Butodan: The soundtrack of this Bankai is using Indonesian traditional music known as gamelan, this Bankai has Javanese gamelan when Rojuro begin his ability and has Balinese gamelan when the golden statue become faster while spinning

[@AnubisVoid]

[Tidbits & Clarifications] - Some people are confused about Rose's Bankai. It's an illusionary type, however, it seems that those illusions can affect reality as long as you believe it so. - The Battle of Renji vs Mask is nod to when Renji said the he was simply a dog barking at the stars back in the Soul Society Arc. - The aspect about Renji not knowing his Zanpaktou's True name is something we experienced in part with Yumichikia, If you recall Yumichika intentionally calls his Zanpaktou a wrong name which results in a half-released shikai. We also learned when Renji fought Byakuya that his Bankai was still immature so it was bound to improve at some point. - Renji's original Bankai name was "Hihio Zabimaru" which translates to Baboon King Snake Tail, referencing only the Baboon as the King whereas the True Name "Sōō Zabimaru" means Two Kings Snake Tail. - Many question "Why aren't the Vizards using their mask", the answer is honestly quite simple, if you think about it in most of the fights they haven't needed them. For example, Shinji was easily winning until he was straight up blindsided/caught of guard, same thing happens here, Kensei has 0 issue until Mask get a random power up, then it's too late to pull out the Hollow Mask. Same with Rose, he was winning the a sudden change of events turn the table. - Ichibei reveals here that his name given by the Soul King is Manako Osho which means "The Monk who speaks the True Name" He's also the one who created the name Bankai and Shikai, this is important because names in Bleach mean a lot, to use one's power often requires a name. So Renji's question "What are you" is very fitting - As many may comment judging by Yhwach's words, James is the real sternritter. This was confirmed by Kubo in his Klub Outside QnA's, Mask De Masculine is simply a being that's made from James ideal of a Hero, which is why no matter how often he went down James could simply bring him back, James is the Fan and as long as Fans Exist, the Hero can never fade. - Soken Ishida is interesting, he seems important enough that someone like Jugram Haschwalth knows him by name, it makes you wonder what was his position back when Shinigami and Quincy were at war. - [Sidenote: The beginning of Mask v Renji is slightly different in the manga, it's has more moments of Renji overpowering Mask.]

[@bigjack3175]

Bleach OST is undefeated lol… idk who sings these damn Marvel vs Capcom tracks but it’s 🔥🔥

[@AnObviousDonut]

Idk if people caught it or not but James (the small fan guy) was the actual sternritter. Mask De Masculine was his power.

[@ChillDeathgod]

It’s pretty much the same case with Starrk

[@thatoneguyyk1]

He gave rose a FANCY donut 😭🙏🏾

[@euomu]

Lupa's laughing fits this episode 😂😂😂 3:02 8:15

[@jeyrm]

The Twin Kings is here Renjis true bankai its great, makes so much sense how he got it, it was never complete since he forced it triying to save Rukia

[@ninthefrog3911]

It’s so good to see Renji’s bankai

[@timothymukuka2080]

Tim here from Zambia 🇿🇲 Always look forward to your Bleach TYBW reactions. Great content!

[@Pridam]

James is the real Sternritter, Mask De Masculine is a manifestation of the "Superstar, based off of James' idea of an ideal superhero. That's why Yhwach specifically praised James, and not Mask De Masuline

[@matthewhelland9258]

So he's kind of like Guenael Lee or Shaz Domino

[@A-RedHerring]

Renji is high tier captain class now. You can never talk dirt on his name again.

[@jrgenvellesen7800]

Renji destroying Mask is one of the best moments of this cour. His real Bankai is awesome too.

[@ClayMatu]

This scene still makes me laugh years later. Rose sat there, explained his ability and had surprise pikachu face when it was countered. Like it is still mad hilarious how unnecessary and counter productive these dudes explaining their powers is. JJK had the excuse that by "giving your opponent the rundown, your technique's effectiveness increases" but this i don't know.

[@TheJayspyder]

8:25 Yeah, Rose is such a clown. Tells his enemy how his bankai, only to be surprised when he's immediately one shot.

[@WeyardWiz]

12:01 supernova!!!

[@EggBoi_8]

2:52 my guy I respect that you think you a regular sword wielding soul reaper would still be around at this point. I hate to say it. But you went down when the last head captain went and used his full power. He took you out by accident when he turnt up.

[@D123-f9k]

He's like Iroh "I'm here to kick ass and drink tea and it looks like I just finished my last cup"

[@sam_sam564]

So-oh sabimaru means two kings which means two kings and shows that renji has mastered his bankai to the fullest potential. Having a harmonised name. Befor he had hi-hio sabimaru which meant baboonking snaketail, already showing no harmony in the name, meaning he didn't use his full power because sabimaru decided he was not ready to use his full strengh

[@sepg5084]

That Conductor Captain became Captain America with that star on his torso 😂

[@Chanksss]

Roshi, Sheera & Lupa have no faith No matter how hard renji trained LMAO

[@irawannathasa5550]

Ywach such a genius strategist, he didnt expected such an absolute winning for sternritter, they just a pawn to reduce soul reaper's forces/strenght. Either sternritter win or die, Ywach still get the opportunity that's crazyy

[@mechy8700]

finally my boy renji will get respect from y'all

[@zionwasnothere]

I’m kinda used to it at this point, but every time Lupa calls Ichigo “Icheego”, it takes years off my lifespan

[@bassudesu]

goddamn that cutout with the playa hater's ball killed me

[@KGershkoff]

4:37 Respect for the Street Fighter 6 reference! :)

[@Zeradias]

Crazy that the only reason Renji got consecutive Ls was cuz his sword lied to him.

[@starstreamheartlocke652]

Hey, Ichigo's "sword" lied to him too! Asshole wasn't even a sword, but a bow in disguise!

[@ChillDeathgod]

Renji has Five wins before Tybw, Six if you count Hellverse

[@Zeradias]

@@ChillDeathgod it's been a hot minute since I've seen bleach...

[@tkm1875]

"Is he on modern controls?" CRYING!😂 Not the SF6 reference, lol.

[@GAZAMAN93X]

😂 marvel vs Capcom music 😂

[@wowdude5056]

7:32 this really do be how it feels to see some of these bankais and transformations LMAO

[@s0ul3ater1]

I live these guys. These reactions make my day!!😊😊

[@Assassin21BEKA]

As mentioned by main antagonist and explained more in interview by Kubo real Steignritter S is James, masked man is just his ideal hero he imagined and brought to reality with power main antagonist gave to him.

[@omarbrown7306]

For the regular 🥷 in bleach they better find that inner BANKAI 😭

[@roblee222]

Renji for one day, was OP 🔥

[@TFO28]

The episode we've been waiting for: Renji beating the fraud allegations 😂

[@ashcat9574]

In the manga Renji dogwalked Mask just in shikai before Mask powered up even more. This was a good episode but the fight was cut down. In regard to the swords name, it is very important. Take Yumichika, Ikkaku's friend, when he says his zanpakuto name, Fuji Kujaku, it is the wrong name and it takes a different form. But, when he says the correct name, Ruri'iro Kujaku, he can utilize the full power of his shikai. The reason he doesn't is because he is in Squad 11 which is a combat heavy squad, and his zanpakuto is basically a Kido type, which to him doesn't fit the squad's mentality of physical combat. Regarding Ichigo and Kenpachi, they are anomalies. Ichigo is more than a soul reaper, and as we know, due to him not knowing his origin, he was not utilizing his full potential. As for Kenpachi, you all will see in the next two episodes.

[@JakeMatthews-OnLo]

Well Renji’s Bankai has been more snake than monkey all series long, and yeah from the Sword Arc they mentioned they’ve really never respect him or at lease one hasn’t.

[@keiagne]

These captains should really stop explaining their abilities mid battle like this was jjk. Hahaha also, we're seeing renji in new light this ep. XD

[@TheRango1324]

This was a very good episode and renji turned up, when lupa talking about a regular man with a regular sword, he always Crack me up with that while roshi telling lupa that a regular might unlock the bankai in bleach

[@rhinomoneyboi]

Renji look like he was in the Thug and Gunna ski video 😂😂

[@BlackLotus2077]

Renji beat the fraud allegations

[@be3beru708]

RENJI😤🔥🔥!!!. BOUT FUCKIN TIME

[@caramelmartian6812]

Rose and the other captain would've been able to fold Mask and James pretty quick if they actually used their Vizered form. Literally no reason for them, as well as Shinji, not to use their form after finding out that they had an edge with their hollow power. They really got shelved after their arc with Ichigo

[@Jajaa.]

Lupa's reaction to regular shinigami is hilarious

[@Evilman_520]

"No way, how could you defeat me after I just explained my ability in complete detail and practically told you how to counter it?"

[@PokemonMasterDeku]

nah bc if im a regular man and I didn't unlock my shikai by then....best believe im about to figure out how to summon my bankai. Not dying by some archers

[@kingjaven13]

Renji and Zaraki are on too different vibes , now there's was something in renji that his zanpakutõ saw in him and they decided to hold back telling him their full name and only gave him have of their name

[@Hyonam]

LUPA GOT ME DEAD LOL