THE SEVENTH DIVISION - An In-Depth History and Overview | Bleach: The GOTEI 13 Series

[@MrTommo2304]

What's your favourite 7th Division moment, and who is your favourite character from the squad? What's your impression of the new vice-captain Atau Rindo, and do you think we'll ever see Komamura again? Let me know!

[@catsabotage3362]

Don't have one, don't have one, don't have one, and no. Maybe I'll have different answered After watching the video though.

[@brikengjika8654]

Sajin Komamura is my favourite captain. I'm very positive that Kubo has a plan to do more with this division in the new Hell arc.

[@catsabotage3362]

Favorite moment is when Komamura is talking to Tosen after being one hit by Aizen. Favorite character from the squad is Komamura. Still no impression on the new guy. Yeah we could see Komamura come back. I'm sure the super genius scientists could figure it out if they were so inclined.

[@miles309]

One of my favorite divisions actually. Fav character obviously Sajin if only Iba got more moments. And I think Love should've taken captain after Komamura I really liked him as well. I think Rindo seems very interesting if we get more content I'd love to see him.

[@bling0holic]

First of all, Atau Rindo is such a genius character, and yes, because of him being a mute. This character was such a big surprise for me, but it's soo Tite Kubo to make a character like this, and honestly, I can't wait to see more of Atau Rindo in the future. As for the 7th Division, they are all tied to Tosen due to Komamura's relationship, aside from the Tosen v Komamura in the Arrancar Arc, which the anime did a such a good job with extended scenes, my favorite part is the TYBW Arc where he sacrificed his own heart for revenge. Though not really told anywhere, the deeper meaning I feel that it wants to convey is the fact that Komamura did what Tosen did, for the act of revenge. This creates a parallel with Tosen and how much he was scolding what Tosen was doing and in the end, he did it for the sake of Genryusai. It's a simple plot and end, but big takeaway that I loved is that Iba comes and pretty much doesn't blame Komamura for what he have done and unfortunately, there's no context or any reason why Iba should be important, but in hindsight, it kind of works. Iba is more of a silent character, you see him, but he doesn't do much (due to obvious reasons) but it kind of worked in his favor, and then at the end him becoming Captain, honestly, it really fitted Iba. He always felt the more "higher moral ground/responsibility guy" ever since his interactions with Ikkaku from the SS Arc and he stayed the same for the whole time EVEN during the fight of Tosen v Komamura. Out of the 4 of them (Tosen, Hisagi, Komamura, and Iba), Iba was more the mature one and always learning and understanding of the people around him and he's with. In a way, Komamura's devotion to Genryusaii made Komamura same-y AS 1st Division, the same spirit and bravado that exists, and Iba kind of carries that with. Unfortunately, this isn't even "don't show, don't tell" but more of "didn't care too much, but something can be worked with" type of work, but from what we have to gather about Iba's character, I think having a "non-side" side character working in itself isn't that bad when you have a whole cast to work with. Even Komamura's writing were just there for Tosen and then gone again... it's just too bad that the 7th Division gets axe'd out of anything super fast, like the way Komamura got axe'd out in the beginning of the filler, Zanpakuto Rebellion Arc... xD

[@CaptainKotetsu]

Sajin is pretty underrated. I’ve always liked the choice to put one animal-looking character in an otherwise human cast.

[@emblemedfate4270]

Sup

[@emblemedfate4270]

I like Sajin and his Lt Tetsu Nkw captain such a shame Him an Isane are the only Captains we have never seen a shikai From.

[@CaptainKotetsu]

@@emblemedfate4270 Well technically we saw Isane’s shikai, we just don’t know what it’s abilities are.

[@CaptainKotetsu]

@@emblemedfate4270 I’m doin pretty good. I got the new Swimsuit Isane in Brave souls.

[@BlackChapters]

hes not underated hes underused his overall performance is legit bad

[@garrison778]

I quite like Komamura. I am glad he uses his Bankai often in battle. Since he isnt as prominent as other captains. His Bankai is also pretty unique. Despite the weakness of his Bankai has which if its damaged, it damages Komamura. It also means that his Bankai is restored when Komamura heals. I think Kubo was trying to balance Komamura. Because if his Bankai mimics Komamura's movements, I'm sure it can mimic flash steps and possibly Kido.

[@gabrielcastejon7914]

Doubt it can mimic kido. He would've been spamming mountain sized Sokatsuis everywhere.

[@bqw2094]

Ok, I understand why fans got pissed off that iba became captain but I feel it wasn't fair to directly shit on iba himself, we don't know how strong he is , I recall that he often kicked ikkaku's ass when they would spar . I was mad about iba becoming captain because I felt that love being reinstated at captain made more sense, not because iba is weak . There was also the case of fans unfairly taking out their frustration over renji not becoming captain onto iba .

[@legendaryvicius]

True. Also, i think anyone who thinks that might change their mind if they read the WDNALY novel (i think that was the one). SPOILERS FOR THE NOVEL AHEAD: the story arc with Iba and the two wolf kids that koma sent his way....man, ngl, i legit teared up like a little girl when the kids and Iba met for the first time. He never was one of my favorites but after that he went right up in my ranking.

[@kunik61]

Why didn’t they return Love?

[@legendaryvicius]

@@kunik61 not all vizards were willing to be back in the gotei after being labeled criminals and sentenced to death for something they didn't ask.

[@realmdarkness]

@@legendaryvicius Yeah, after Nemu sacrificed herself at the end, i'm sure they could have called Hiyori to retake her role, especially since she had years of scientific experience alongside Urahaha: the smartest man alive

[@legendaryvicius]

@@realmdarkness but hiyori is the one vizard who hates the gotei the most, remember? She said so herself. Also, i'm convinced one of the reasons she doesn't go back is to be able to stay "close" to Urahara.

[@CaptainKotetsu]

What does the Fox Say? “AIZEN!!!!!!!”

[@Wolfboss7]

It's a longshot, but I am hoping the Seventh Division get some more focus. Even though they didn't get much spotlight, I always thought of them as being amongst the most stable. Komamura was a cool character and dare I say one of the most likable captains despite his appearance. In fact, I think that might have been part of his charm, he LOOKS scary, but he's polite, honorable, and loyal as hell. In a way he always felt like a foil to Kenpachi, just like how Iba in a sense foils Ikkau (his dressing down during the Fake Karakura Town Arc felt more like a clash of soldier vs. warrior perspectives, with the 7th Division feeling more like the soldiers to the 11th Division's warriors).

[@derekhageman8537]

Nah, iba sucks he's easily one of the least interesting lieutenants, I like Sajin though but knowing what happens to him after the fight with bambietta, why would they get focused on?

[@OG_DSB]

I really wish Love would have been reinstated as the captain of Squad 7 with Iba as the vice captain. It just would have made more sense. I mean they both wear shades, they were meant for each other lol. Love just feels left out now. Hiyori and Hachi staying in Karakura and hanging out with Kisuke and Tessai makes more sense considering the history between them.

[@TurntUpTurtles]

I want to see more from Iba. From some of the novels (as in "We do KNOT always love you") you can see how interesting he is at keeping up the status quo and the messages of his Captain. He still keeps an eye on Komamura post-transformation as well as his squad. It has also been said in guide books and stuff that he is a master in all aspects of being a Shinigami such as shunpo, sword fighting, kido, etc. I would absolutely love more lore for him and his squads in a potential Hell Arc.

[@realmdarkness]

Komamura is a great character, even though he keeps being used as a punching bag. I don't have too much a problem with his ending though, it's literally the real life example of: When you seek revenge, dig two graves

[@CitroChannel]

One of the things I'm hoping they do in the TYBW anime since it is confirmed that Kubo is expanding on some things is give Iba an on-screen fight. Even if it isn't a major one, at least show him properly release his Shikai and show us what it can do and what he is capable of a bit. I would be fine with him being shown using his Shikai and some Kido or something to take out a bunch of Soldat or something if there's no way to fit him into a fight with a Sternritter. Really anything to give us more about Iba and to perhaps give a hint at why he will later be promoted to Captain like him defeating a group of Soldat while commanding lower ranked 7th Division members while Komamura fights Bambietta or something.

[@piotrjagodzinski9177]

I like this division, hope we get to see more from Iba when or if the new Breaths From Hell arc continues. Komamura was such a wasted character, giving him constant loses when everyone was shining, and when his time to shine moment comes, it was at the very high price, which i actually like and would have that more characters would reach the similiar fate. Kubo missed a good opportunity to make Komamura a badass wolf with a katana after he turned into more animalistic being, something like a Sif from DkS clenching a sword in its fangs, staying in Barracks at Iba's side, it would actually really match well with the new vice captain. Novels turned him into a good doggy daddy, which i didn't like at all. It feels very underwhelming, especially if later in the arc, Byakuya that should be dead, comes and offscreens 5 sternritters, blasts Pepe, assists Rukia fighting As Nodt and fights with Gerard without any kind of stakes or risks. Just compare this to poor Komamura that needed to sacrifice his own power and life he has as a shinigami to not even kill, but defeat a single sternritter. The only characters that Kubo craps on more was Kensei and Rose, they were literally killed by a clown Luchador and the one who intervened and without any effort defeats him is fucking Renji, do you even comprehend all of this? A two veteran captains with a hollow powers that they didn't even utilize (despite the knowledge of the quincy weakness) was completely obliterated by a one guy that gets obliterated by a vice captain with some bs power up.

[@MrTommo2304]

You're absolutely right about Komamura - with so many villains, especially villains that don't get a fight themselves, there's no reason why human Sajin couldn't have wasted one or two of them in a really badass way before taking on Bambietta or something.

[@carloscruzartchannel5345]

Can’t wait for the 9th division honestly it’s one of my favorite of the 13

[@Alexanderr30]

Komamura is a great character, sadly he is very underrated...😞

[@asylum9868]

well he is weak

[@Alexanderr30]

@@asylum9868 Yes, but he is very loyal.

[@thewarrior8497]

@@asylum9868 not in tybw 💀

[@BlackChapters]

@@thewarrior8497 he beat a mid level quincy so who knows hes at best hes in the bottom quarter of captains

[@thewarrior8497]

@@BlackChapters bambi aint mid tier lmaoo, shes one of the strongest quincy outside of the elites and Gremmy

[@vileluca]

Komamura is my favorite captain, it's a shame he never really gets to shine

[@CannonAbuser]

He did. TYBW gave him justice considering Bambi is one of the strongest sternritter outside of the 🐐 s sternritters

[@felipez3115]

WRONG, he really has his moment in TYBW against Bambietta, pretty nice fight, what is most surprising is to see so many people agreeing with you, probably haven't even seen this part of the manga..

[@vileluca]

@@felipez3115 yall are forgetting that Komamura had to basically get kicked out of the story for that 1 win.

[@talhaansari62]

If i was to be appointed in a division I'd prefer to be appointed in division 7,13,4 or 10. These divisions are the most balanced and peaceful division and that's why they are in a way forgotten. The underlying themes in all of these divisions are kindness and in a way mental maturity. So while they may not be the most important or powerful they may teach true virtues of being a SR.

[@MrTommo2304]

Absolutely!

[@Ronpesos12]

Ion think squad 10 or 13 is forgotten about🤣 neither is 4🤣 but 7 yea

[@brikengjika8654]

Finally my favourite captain, Sajin Komamura.

[@FReNchMoLEy]

YES YES!!! I WAITED FOR THIS AND ITS FINALLY HEEEEEREEE!! GO TOMMO!

[@a1.ghost.]

This is the most interesting and mysterious division imo. When I started Bleach I used to wonder "Who is this fox-man and how on earth did he become a Captain?"😅 Both Sajin and Tetsuzaemon had such cool character designs. I think that's what attracted me to Squad 7 more than any other other squad

[@jablue4329]

Imo, Iba should've had a Bankai reveal during his speech when Ikkaku failed to protect the pillar. Then he should've lost due to a lack of training with said bankai, establishing his candidacy for Captain promotion later.

[@emblemedfate4270]

Finally I like Tetsu Glad he became Captain but I dont even know what his Shikai does let alone his Bankai.

[@CelVini]

His Shikai just change shape. No Idea about the Bankai

[@derekrichardson7853]

When/If the Hell arc actually happens, I hope Kubo incorporates the beast realm into the hell arc story or at least fleshes it out more by having Sajin return or have new beast folk show up.

[@AntonioCunningham]

The second division is still my least favorite. For me the Seventh division felt like a watered down Eleventh division. Instead of being primarily physical focused, they have an added element of shivery.

[@Chris-ks4sw]

I agree completely with this. Second division is my least favorite in the manga by far. In the anime i like it a lot more but thats only because of all the filler stuff with yoruichi and soi fon. Btw did you mean Chivalry?

[@crocoboi7936]

@@Chris-ks4sw I love the second division because it’s unique, serious dark and cool. I’m also a big naruto fan so I like ninja

[@Chris-ks4sw]

@@crocoboi7936 That is a cool part of that squad but you barely ever get to see them act like ninjas.

[@loganhayse8771]

I always felt that 11th division is like the sword waving wildly while the 7th felt like the steady shield that stands its ground and holds the line.

[@spalencismokes]

I just wish we would get more about Iba. Like you said Kubo obviously really likes the character but just couldn’t implement him better. If hell arc does continue I hope we get some more of 7th. At least learning the shikai of iba possibly his Bankai as well. I also wish we were given a more concrete answer what happened to love. He was a previous of the 7th and when all the visored come back to Seireitei we didn’t even see him take up a lieutenant or captain position, I don’t think we even know if love is in soul society like the rest (correct me if I’m wrong because I seriously don’t know).

[@CelVini]

Iba's Shikai doesn't have any abillity, and Love stayed on the human world

[@GammaRingHunter]

Oda? This ain't One Piece

[@spalencismokes]

Kubo lol you know it’s been a long work week when I make a mistake like that

[@JR-182]

I've waited for this one. You a young king.

[@anaideviveiros6597]

Great analysis of the 7th👍 I agree with absolutely everything you said. It's a pity that this division is so underrated!

[@8440k]

Why did you not talk about Love Aikawa? the captain before Komamura, Komamura is great, but we need to see some Love in the 7th division!

[@Takato]

Aikawa doesn't do shit, how was Tommo supposed to talk about him? lmao He literally does less than Iba.

[@8440k]

@@Takato He could have spoken something about him in Turn back the pendulum, like he did with Shinji and Rose

[@MrTommo2304]

I did talk about Love in TBTP, during the TBTP section of their role in the story!

[@calebbogroff3132]

First

[@Fullrusher]

Loved sajin and his bankai wish he had more w's

[@manuelacosta9463]

It was truly epic and over the top. It may be impractical but it sure got the job done.

[@toxicsmoke194]

Komamura is my top 3 captain, but truth is Iba started making sense to me when he becomes the new captain. He already seemed like a organized Crime “yakuza” style character to me.

[@furuyawn]

(long comment incoming lol sorry) i think the most frustrating thing about tite kubo for me is that he's so incredibly great at coming up with really interesting concepts and characters and plot hooks, but it seems like he struggles to remain interested in his own ideas for long enough to develop them to their fullest potential. especially in regards to characters. don't get me wrong, i can totally understand and relate to that on a creative level... but as a long term fan who read the manga weekly for 7+ years it eventually started feeling like a betrayal every time he would introduce new characters, because i knew exactly what was going to happen: i would get attached to a character and be so excited to see how they were going to develop or effect the story, only for them to completely lose relevance because kubo seemingly got bored of them or didn't plan ahead enough to wrap up their character arc in a satisfying way, and then he would introduce even more characters that he would do the same exact thing with. rinse and repeat until the end of the series. i'm not saying that every single character needed to be fleshed out or even have plot importance. but when you have this many recurring characters that show up in almost every arc who we still know almost nothing about that manage to do absolutely nothing of relevance over 600+ chapters... it was frustrating. and the hardest part is, that just shows how fucking great kubo is at coming up with ideas. i wouldn't have been frustrated if the characters he introduced weren't incredibly interesting in the first place. i would have dropped bleach a long time ago if i didn't think kubo's ideas were great. i'm just bummed because there were so many of those ideas introduced that would have made the series truly outstanding if he had just been able to follow through on them. ;w;

[@DieJG]

I wonder, i don't really think it is such an issue. In such organization you need squads whose main job is directly related to army positions and battle. You could see in many ways that Komamura excels in a defensive position to protect and this change is really shown in how Iba works and changes. Iba changes a lot from being one of a division of people who just wants to fight to a division that wants to fight to protect. That in many ways is why Komamura talks about not falling into revenge but believes that he felt for it and why Iba tell him that his way of fightning was not wrong.

[@Nayuta94]

The Gotei 13 is my fav video series i love it so much thank you for the amazing content MrTommo 🔝

[@jamesservin9612]

Just a random thought rindo can talk to animals I’m pretty sure so if the hell arc is made I’m sure he’ll talk to Sajin and learn things from his captains captain

[@Bossu]

If i could ever pick a division to be in, the 7th is absolutely in my top 3, along with 3 and 13.

[@cxde_red]

Looking back on the series as a whole, I think instead of just jumping into the battle with Aizen, it would've been nice to have story arcs centered around the divisions like division 2 for example. That way we can see more ninja like stuff in Bleach. I imagine it would also give Soi Fon some cool moments as well. Then after that focus on another division like division 7 and so on and so forth. Eventually building towards the confrontation with Aizen and the Espada. I don't think we would need every single division explored in this way but it would've been nice. That's just my opinion

[@a1.ghost.]

Story arcs around some of the Squads is actually an awesome idea. I like it😅

[@Lupinemancer87]

Captain Sajin Kumamura is such an underrated character. He's one of my favorite captains.

[@Zenith8896]

I stand with Sajin Komamura 100%!

[@Imnon00b5]

lolol damm i got on early

[@georgeioan6817]

Ginemon Kotsubaki really looks like Fugitora from One Piece come think of it right ?

[@CannonAbuser]

Hate how ppl undervalue how iba may it be a loss or win, never drops those 😎, even aizen can't do that.

[@varsoonhks3211]

I absolutely love the 7th. So much so I'm the captain of it in your discord.

[@gregorygagnon82]

Komura should have been faster then Byakua because he has that animal trait. Pretty sure regardless a fox always outruns a human lol

[@tankadamka]

In a world where Kisuke and Mayuri exists there is no was Komamura can't be wolf-humanized again.

[@MrTommo2304]

Good point, there's hope for him!

[@valeriejames4675]

The 7th, Komamura, and Iba will always have a spot I my heart. Because I feel like I can describe them with the moto, Death Before Dishonor.

[@Javetts]

I saw Iba as searching for something beyond cracking skulls and saw the dedication and honor of Komamura as that thing. That he trips and fails to meet the expectations that he sets for himself, but earnestly tries. I thought their whole thing was that Iba, the leader of the man's group saw Komamura as a man worth modeling yourself after, while Komamura isn't a man and often doesn't feel like one. Honestly, all the squads with specified purposes will remain more interesting than the ones with less to focus on. Squads 2, 4, 11, and 12 are popular for this reason.

[@wolfgod6443]

The 7th Division fits in alongside the 2nd and 6th during the Soul Society Arc. They are the guards, the soldiers representing the stubbornness, but also core power, of the Gotei 13 alongside Yamamoto. They don't rebel, they don't act independently, they are extensions of of the Head Captain. A spitting image of stability just how the old man likes it. But there's a problem, Byakuya is practically the main antagonist of the arc, Soi Fon is revealed to have a history with the fan favorite Yoruichi (especially at that time when she was so prevalent), and Yamamoto is...well Yamamoto. Komamura is the only one here with no ties to characters outside the Gotei 13. As the story goes forward, Soi Fon only gains more ties to fan favorites, having a near romantic relationship with Urahara, and Byakuya remains as important as ever, possibly more so taking on more than his fair share of important or standout foes. You can tell there were attempts to form more connections with Komamura though, outside of his story with Tosen. There's an almost random connection to Squad 5. Talking with Shinji on multiple occasions, rescuing Momo, and being the first to lose to Aizen all the time, but this connection never really goes anywhere. There's also a rivalry with Squad 11, being the two most macho divisions but with extremely different ideologies, but we don't see Komamura's fight with Kenpachi and they never rematch (outside of anime filler, and even then only sort of). Of course Iba shows their rivalry much better but that relationship gradually diminishes as the story progresses. Lastly there's an expansion on Komamura's loyalty to Yamamoto in the TYBW but frankly I can't think of a single time Yama ever actually spoke to Komamura in the entire series. Probably the most successful story for him was defeating Bambietta, who is amongst the most popular of the Sternritter and I don't see that changing with the anime. Atou really is great, and the animal connection is genius as Komamura, now a dog, is probably still with the 7th Division. A story involving Komamura protecting Atou almost writes itself. I'm sure too that just seeing Captain Iba's bankai would get people talking as well (same for Isane btw).

[@michaeldoukas4444]

Great analysis. I think one issue is, and this goes for Soi Fon's division. Besides the captain, there really is anybody powerful to showcase. Most of the other divisions have powerful vice captains, and even seated officers who get to show off. That doesn't seem to happen here. Just my thoughts.

[@michaeldoukas4444]

@@maciejwucow1563 Personally, I would say no, because they are not currently in the second division. But if they were, that would certainly change things a bit. Again, just my thoughts.

[@boxiannn]

Where is the love for Aikawa? And also why didn't you talk anything about the division's insignia & motto, etc., like the previous instalments of this series?

[@MrTommo2304]

I did talk about Love, specifically early on and during the section about the division's presence in TBTP - and there's a entire section on the insignia and the division's colour like always during the division overview...

[@boxiannn]

@@MrTommo2304 Sorry about that, was very distracted during the first half of the vid and only was on full focus for the second half. That's unfortunate. Thank you for clearing that up. Now rewatched the whole video without distractions 💪

[@nyankahana6447]

I like how Iba, who never had his zanpakto named, was made a captain, while the division's previous captain, Aikawa Love was right there free doing nothing. My headcannon is that Karin became a shinigami and has a fire type zanpakto and Love is her teacher

[@abdullahbajrami6816]

Well you have to remember that some vizards hate the gotei and don’t want to come back,especially love and Hyiori

[@nyankahana6447]

@@abdullahbajrami6816 Love hates Gotei? Never heard of that before

[@abdullahbajrami6816]

@@nyankahana6447 Now many of the Vizards had problems with the Gotei 13, and love's comment before the fight against aizen (when Shinji asked if you wanted to talk to someone, like Lisa for example) also showed a clear dislike

[@CannonAbuser]

Squad 7 captain requirements 1. Bankai 2. Political connections 3. Fluffiness

[@AJ-kt5zo]

💙🐶🐺🐺🐶

[@dnangel606]

Zoro: "Bankai! Totsuka no Tsurugi!" (Sword of Ten Hand-Breaths)

[@JJsuperJJ]

I loved the whole scene with Po in Fake Karakura Town. The fact that Ikakku refused to fight at 100%, even when so much is on the line, made me lose a lot of respect for him so I liked that Iba kinda gave him a lot of crap for it. Plus it showed how much stronger Kommamura was compared to the both of them, which was dope. Maybe, it’s the military in me, but moments like that focuses on duty and seriousness in the face of these really important moments resonates with me a LOT. Or maybe I’m just boring, idk 😂

[@raikaria3090]

I do hope that the TYBW anime adaptation fills in a bit of what Iba and Kommomura did after Bambietta. They went to go to the Quincy's Castle after all. And then we see nothing. Even after that is fused with the Soul King's palace. We know they survived. But what *happened*?

[@ARandomEliatrope]

i hate how kubo wasted such a unique, brilliant and adorable character [sajin] by giving him absolutely no time or anything like that...

[@HispachioZ]

If one day Thousand Years War anime ended and Hell Chapter isnt updating, what will you do dear Tommo-taicho

[@Jeikobu]

The 7th division alongside the kido corps are part of where if I were to fix up the divisions, I'd have kept the characters, but cut the divisions in half (not counting first division).

[@NeufAtora]

Iba is one of my top 5 favourite characters in the entire series. Originally it was just for his design, which in my opinion is absolutely one of the best Kubo ever did. It's not crazy busy like Kukaku and Hisagi or super in your face like Mayuri or Kyoraku, it's a legitimately believable and realistic design that feels like it could exist in the real world, yet belies so much badass potential. After the final arc, I actually started to relate to him with the tiny bit we're given about how he doesn't feel like he truly belongs in his position and is always working to close that perceived gap. I experienced almost a 1:1 situation a few years back, except the people I was leading weren't nearly as open and respectful as Iba's men for one reason or another. His zanpakuto is so unique and the crumbs about him sprinkled throughout tease such an enticing character. I'm sincerely hoping we get an actual fight for Iba in one of the remaining cours for the anime, and the fact that he shows up at all in the cour 2 trailer has raised my hopes unnecessarily high

[@Monkeyfuzz]

It'd be cool if they were given prominence in the Hell arc with there being some way of Komamura regaining his shinigami form, perhaps with a better bankai that has less of a massive exploitable weakness. Perhaps Hell could somehow link to the Beast clan and Iba can be a major player in helping Komamura, showing his true abilities. Given the new lieutenant has some form of transformation powers as well maybe they can be of some help too. Komamura is also one of my favourites, despite his losses which I think is actually a testament to his character. His story has so much potential and feels like it was still only glimpsed by the end.

[@Ronpesos12]

Can’t wait until squad 10 my favorite character being Toshiro hitsugaya😮‍💨

[@KpaxKenpachi]

**SPOILER** I really wish we would've gotten more fights with human Komamura, he was strangely OP and I don't think that got flushed out enough, he coulda done soooooo much more than just taking out Bambietta.

[@TheNuclearGeek]

I kind of disagree that they are a "small" division. I'd bet they are actually one of the larger divisions in terms of numbers. I think they are one of, if not the "infantry" division(s). As is/was often with military in the real world, infantry (at least before mechanized infantry) can often be overlooked for the more specialized or flashy divisions but is ultimately the backbone or foundation of the military forces. While the tactical missions taking out the generals/captains/lieutenants are what is often focused on, it's the "foot soldiers" that are really carrying the brunt of any offensive or defense. They can seem simple, straightforward, not flashy or anything like that, but we'd all be lost without them.

[@guillermopena8412]

You know what this video made me realize? Had Kubo had the time and health to do so, the 100-year Blood War should have given each of the new Captains their showcase fight and Bankai right there and thus made it so their appointment felt earned. Iba, Isane and Lisa should have all shown their Bankai in the war itself so that by the time the new Captains were revealed at the end of the manga, everyone went "Oh yeah, those three really deserve it". Rukia got that treatment but she has always been a main character. But imagine if Iba, Isane, and Lisa also got to do that.

[@greilthelegendaryhero252]

I always saw guy Ishida fights in 7th division as someone who's a hypocrite. He keeps up appearances, but overall, he's not the man that should actually be in the squad.

[@veryscousemike7822]

Iba is so underused. His biggest achievement is being being head of the mens club in the joke endings of the a series 😂. Even Marechiyo does more than Iba. The moment he carries off the now wolf Komamura hit me in the feels i must admit.

[@zephirol4638]

I always seen iba as trying to keep up with Sajin because he didn't understand the bond Sajin and Kaname had. And didn't get why he cared so much about a guy who betrayed everyone in the worst way possible. So he thinks if he catches up there will be that level of respect for him that he doesn't feel he had that Kaname did.

[@gavintrent7784]

Bro is just too consistent 🤝🏾

[@manuelacosta9463]

Sajin did good with his command of loyalty and honor but also doing the right thing as well. His legacy is strong even with his end of living on a mountain while declared KIA. His legacy lives on in the Seventh division.

[@power279]

I love Sajin Bankai..Pure Brute Force And Gigantic POWER

[@christophergonzalez1605]

Ooohhh I’ve been waiting a for new video, and was hoping that it would be this one. Awesome

[@varsoonhks3211]

Forgot how much early Iba resembles Wesley Snipes

[@Leevodevo]

He's basically the piccolo of bleach LOL

[@AJ-kt5zo]

Think those pups are his kid's or from his clan will became shinigami and friends with kazui & Ichika.

[@everburnerfish]

To be honest I never understood people who look at Sajin negatively because he uses his bankai so often, some characters like Hitsugaya do the same thing

[@carsandsports123]

I feel like the 3rd should be most unpopular. They ha e practically no presence in the last 2 arcs. Like how far does Gin carry them?

[@Infamouscritter]

I guess I always like the least favorite because squad 7 and sajin are by far my favorite but only because of Sajin

[@bennefib]

The 7th division is at the top of the list of divisions that don't get alot of attention , you can tell that kudo made sure to always have they're own reason to fight and have dialogue

[@jamesservin9612]

Just a random thought rindo can talk to animals I’m pretty sure so if the hell arc is made I’m sure he’ll talk to Sajin and learn things from his captains captain

[@Morning_Star_Productions]

After elden ring came out, am i the only one who wanted to make a saijin komamura build from blaidd’s stuff?

[@levantreven9659]

I always thought the 7th was inspired by the history of the Yakuza in certain aesthetics and attributes.

[@kennithunderwood6373]

Captain Doggy is one of my favorite captains idk why he’s so underrated

[@kingleepz]

would absolutely like to see Komamura in the hell arc, wielding his blade like Sif.

[@Dragon66898]

Jirobo was the black sheep of the division and was probably new too

[@jacobhealy8376]

yo this is the premier channel to scratch that bleach itch till the anime is back and beyond.

[@kitkat6959]

I remember initially thinking Komamura was going to be a big baddie since his intro is so ominous

[@gabrielcastejon7914]

Komamura is such a tragic sweetheart. How can anyone not love him

[@Elnato23]

I hope he gets some sort of redemption in this new hell arc, always liked komamura

[@joysworld13]

I wish Iba had more time to shine, I really wanted to get to know him more && see him fight battles

[@purewhiteloverbizarrejelly]

I feel like once Tosen left the story Komamura lost much of his relevance and purpose.

[@oscar5211]

Can you do a video on Hikone. I always see that dude in the Bleach power rankings.

[@realrealwarpet]

Wouldve loved komamura to have more then 1 fight where he stayed on his feet

[@catsabotage3362]

Komamura is like Warf from Star Trek, he's the badass though guy who can get flattened by any bad guy who needs instant credibility. It's a respectable position.

[@GammaRingHunter]

Look out for that barrel

[@Gefnir]

I wonder if the 7th devision would be more popular if they’re kanji logo was a capital T instead of a lowercase one lol!

[@Gefnir]

I wonder if we ever get an Iba battle in the hell arc, someone like Ikaku or Mayuri comments saying something like “you can battle!?”

[@BarteQGaming2137]

Will you ever record BBS summons again?

[@k2basior]

Biggest question is what happened with VC Iemura

[@tracythomas9524]

Love or Renjin should be the captain of this division

[@imranmanuel707]

Can we get an Aizen character analysis please? 🙌

[@worldy8089]

we smoking that komamura pack 🔥🚬

[@CelVini]

Iba's Shikai doesn't have any abillity, otherwise he woulden't be at the 11th division

[@a1.ghost.]

Not necessarily true. He could have a secret ability like Yumichika Ayasegawa

[@aizensosuke18]

Hope you also do 8th division analysis this month

[@YamaMaharaja]

Tetsuzaemon got my attention with the whole Yakuza look & attitude... but he won my heart over with that sliding bow he did in the anime LMFAO! That was the most glorious bow of respect of all time