What Happened to UKITAKE in TYBW? | Bleach Discussion

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As one of the oldest and most respected captains of the Gotei 13, fans of Bleach were excited to see what Jushiro Ukitake was going to bring to the final arc - The Thousand-Year Blood War. What we got however was not only unexpected, but left some fans a little underwhelmed. Let's take a look at the sickly captain's role!
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[@MrTommo2304]

Ukitake certainly had an interesting role to play in TYBW! But what did you think of his overall fate?

[@otislloyd-zollinger2579]

I wasn't too against it, Jushiros illness progressing made sense with his deteriorating power throughout the series. I wish he was featured a bit more but he pulled off his role well.

[@manuelacosta9463]

His sacrifice was admirable and possibly atonement for the bloody buinsnes with Ginjo and his friends. Yet again that was probably more Tokinada's doing but who knows.

[@edmund1737]

I think he was criminally underused especially with all the lore that surrounds him.

[@AndréVilaFranca]

I've said this a couple of times before but I'll leave it here also. I think Ukitake could've and should've interfered in the Lile Barro fight and saved Kyouraku. He would activate his Bankai but even that wouldn't be enough to defeat Lile. So he would then sacrifice himself by releasing Reio's hand. With this Kubo could've erased the deus ex machina with Nanao's sword, still save Kyouraku and Nanao, showcase Ukitake's Bankai, have an emotional moment between best friends and of course have a much more earned victory over Lile. If Kubo could change anything in the anime and add new things I wish it was this.

[@CelVini]

He deserved at least one big fight, and his sacrifice shouldn't be useless in 1/2 chapters after It, he was definitely not used enough

[@dagdamor1]

Ukitake: I got an SCP inside me Ukitake: bllleerrghhhrghegrheghrg Ukitake: *dies* That’s it. That’s his entire arc.

[@ZeroX7649]

I don't understand why people think the anime will fix that when you had 600-700 chapters of him doing fuck all before the final arc.

[@niichigary8609]

In a nutshell yes

[@IchigosBestFriend]

Hahahahaha

[@selfimprovement5873]

@@ZeroX7649"Catch you next time on Bleach; Ukitake's Filler battle with unknown Quincy, past revealed?"

[@ShedLives]

@@ZeroX7649 I’m sure the anime will fix a lot of things, but I agree. I quite literally do not know how Ukitake can be “fixed.” He’s a wasted character, he’s cool and kind and could potentially have a broken bankai. Yet he just... is there

[@pewperclipped3709]

Such an important character just thrown to the sharks of time by kubo

[@scottgrasser9737]

but kubo does not mind giving byakuya kenpatchi and toshiro a shit ton of fights

[@MrReaperChaz]

Ukitake I think was a way for kubo to wright himself into the manga, since kubo himself is identical to ukitake since he also has been fighting multiple illnesses most of his life. That said I think he didn't give much attention to the character for that exact reason cos he hates the state he is in... also from what I heard the final arc was rushed, cos from what I was hearing from sources is kubo was in and out of the hospital alot and wanted to be involved in every step of the manga. but was being rushed by his declining health and the publisher.

[@markl9319]

He should had fight Stark instead of shinsui. His power would had play a great dynamic with him. Also, it would had give him a great opponent. After that he could kill him like he do in the war because for that time it would be shinsui time to shine. Same with Unohana, i think it was a horrible idea to kill her when kenpachi really dont do that much during the war with his power up besides killing gremmy, which i think it would had been a better way if him and unohana team to kill him or gerad. Two kenpachi fighting together it would had been epic. It doesnt make sense killing your best healer in a war. i always say great characters, worldbuilding and designs but bad story and planning .

[@jmp868]

😔

[@crist3809]

kubo is terrible at writing stories ,good concept good design poor execution. that is why for me bleach is not even top 5

[@torniketsirekidze1525]

Ukitake was one of the most important Captains for Seireitei and the Soul Society in whole but sadly he didn't got proper development as Kyoraku got in last arc.

[@josephsabry5005]

Most important based on what

[@corndog7813]

bro literally validated the use of shinigami pass badge and the whole substitute shinigami ordeal. Without him, there would've been no plot in the first place lol. (Maybe not around Ichigo because he would be executed after the soul society arc)

[@Guilherme5988]

@@josephsabry5005 He is one of the 4 captains who saw generations of other captains rise and fall. He was portrayed as Kyoraku's equal in the first saga.

[@akshay8435]

did you know manga chapter

[@ventrueinconnu3527]

Regarding Kyōraku & Ukitake's last conversation, I never saw it as flippant. To me, it felt like two friends & warriors that had known each other this side of forever knowing everything the other was thinking. I think Kyōraku was worried about Ukitake, but wasn't going to say anything to slight his friend's strength & will. He masked his concern with this "another day at the office and we'll unwind with sake tonight when it's over" attitude. To me, that's why Ukitake had that smile when it happened, because he knew exactly what was in his friend's head.

[@greenie5875]

Really good way to put it. Ukitake will forever be my favorite Captain, and it's a shame he got the ending he did.

[@Dissonant-Clash]

I don't necessarily dislike the whole "Mimihagi being absorbed by Yhwach and Ukitake dying" thing. I feel like it just lacked magnitude due to the pacing being so damn fast. If this plot point was extended in length I feel like it would felt more impactful.

[@Darthniihil]

I have a strong feeling that the anime will do this justice. There will be an epic score going on while Mimihagi pulses out of Ukitake. We'll see Ichigo and Co fending off Yhwach, there'll be cheers/relief from the soul society. Maybe we'll see some of the Arrancar celebrating the victory in Hueco Mundo. Then cut to Yhwach overpowering everyone. Score changes. Mimihagi gets torn apart. Collage of surprised pikachus in the different worlds.

[@irshad9708]

@@Darthniihil i hope so...

[@anzeojackson3963]

@@Darthniihil Think the anime might extend or fix that.

[@anzeojackson3963]

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[@anzeojackson3963]

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[@Terios2001]

So Mimihagi represents “stillness.” Explains why Ukitake was never truly healed by Orihime, Unohana, etc. He’s locked into a perpetual sickness and can’t die from it due to literal divine will.

[@niks660097]

Yeah, mimihagi was not on the side of good, it was kind of a deal with the devil..

[@blitz19113]

Ukitake and Itachi's VA plays sickly characters. Comes with the voice quality I think.

[@akshay8435]

bro manga chapter?

[@AnonTDegenerate]

​@niks660097 ehh. It was the best thing he could do though. Orihime didn't exist and likely Unihanna wasn't as skilled in healing at this point either

[@bqw2094]

The poor bastard got screwed over by kubo , that's what happened. Instead of having him fight and go bankai, jushiro has this big sacrifice scene and that just made ywach more powerful .

[@ChromaticEagle]

His sacrifice ended up saving Ichigo from becoming the next soul king

[@bqw2094]

@@ChromaticEagle yeah it all worked out in the end , but it was still very disappointing, especially at that moment cause jushiro sacrifice just made the situation worse .

[@lampcrow5453]

He could have had both. A serious fight during the second invasion where he holds nothing back and then Mimihagi.

[@markl9319]

He should had fight Stark instead of shinsui. His power would had play a great dynamic with him. Also, it would had give him a great opponent. After that he could kill him like he do in the war because for that time it would be shinsui time to shine. Same with Unohana, i think it was a horrible idea to kill her when kenpachi really dont do that much during the war with his power up besides killing gremmy, which i think it would had been a better way if him and unohana team to kill him or gerad. Two kenpachi fighting together it would had been epic. It doesnt make sense killing your best healer in a war. i always say great characters, worldbuilding and designs but bad story and planning .

[@chawli2782]

@@bqw2094 could you stop lying please? pathetic troll and hater

[@Zorkii]

"Mimi Hagi represents stillness, and we see that first hand" Ha, I see what you did there.

[@lordhades598]

They should've had Ukitake and Shunsui team up and go Bankai against one of the top tier Quincies. Captain Yamamoto implied if they worked together they would basically be unbeatable. Such a wasted opportunity. In my opinion if Hashwalt had a holy form they could've fought him together and they could both go Bankai in the fight. And leave Ywach to Ichigo and the main characters, and even Aizen if he wasn't supposed to actually be the final villain of the series. They should have killed him off at the point they did if at all in the arc although I understand what they were going for with his character but he should've done more and had a proper fight

[@DarthMalgusSith_Lord]

if shunsui goes bankai, Ukitake would be caught by Shunsui's bankai

[@AgrestisAnima]

True. I would have liked it more too, if he had a fight together with Rukia to see them working togeher as capitain and vize....But I have to admit, Shunsui had a pretty good scene in his Quincy fight too, like when he talks and waits for Ukitake to answer. That was a great scene. Hurt my heart.

[@lordhades598]

@@DarthMalgusSith_Lord maybe he could nullify the effects due to his own Bankai's abilities and having the Mimihagi (arm of the Soul King) inside his body?

[@christopherwilson868]

@@DarthMalgusSith_Lord Doesn’t Mimihagi stagnate things? I believe that could help in this instance

[@DarthMalgusSith_Lord]

@@christopherwilson868 possible

[@baileyblocker8980]

Binge watching your videos over the last year is insane, hearing you talk about like 2k subs or so just months ago and now at 30 times that number. You seriously deserve every one, most underrated bleach creator

[@baileydriver8913]

TBH, I think Kubo had so much more planned for A LOT of the characters and then his sickness and bullying being done to him messed it all up. I hope I the anime so much more is fleshed out.

[@mysoulfairy]

He's such a great writer delivering the best of the best even in such a tough situation and it could have gone higher up had he had a more peaceful experience just imagine his magnitude of writing skills

[@PossessedbyPhoenix]

Sounds like Kubo was the real Ukitake all along!

[@laxus9451]

i feel like the way rhe anime is going, more will bw added in

[@lzymxn]

@@laxus9451 Kubo said the anime will expand on the manga. Unfortunately the show just started and they've started cutting out elements of the manga.

[@Bestman1314]

@@lzymxn not nothing important though, it’s usually just a comedic scene or something that doesn’t need explaining.

[@Elsa_Jay]

Honestly the sickness made me think after Rukia became Vice Captain that eventually she'd succeed him through hard training and achievements through the war. Turns out he did just bite the dust and not in the best way.

[@gwyndolin5485]

Was literally my favorite captain as a kid; watching it on Toonami. I couldn't wait to see him really in action. Thanks Kubo....

[@Arshva]

I love him so much. He's so beautiful and noble and nice. I like the idea of how he died, it was heartbreaking that his sacrifice meant basically nothing, but I liked it. I just wished we could have spent more time with him and see him fight and use bankai and all.

[@smcrevival1467]

Man, did he get shafted time and time again...did we even see his bankai? I dont even think he had an actual battle...

[@Avarn388]

SMCrevival14 That's why much as I dislike the final arc of Bleach, I am very curious to see how Kubo will reconcile a lot of the problems with the anime coming back. I am hoping Ukitake is one of them because he's always been one of my favorite characters. Namely, for how he represents the best of the Gotei 13 in terms of temperament and his skills/ abilities are awesome. Like his discussion with Lilinette when he blocked her Cero single handily about how he's seen a hundred of them was awesome. Give me that flashback with him.

[@smcrevival1467]

@@Avarn388 yes exactly I hope ukitake is done justice, he's one of my favorites too. I'd put him higher on my list if only he just got more to do and also didn't die in vain. Hopefully the anime fixes this

[@ZeroX7649]

@@Avarn388 Unless Bleach is fully remade and he's given a bigger role, don't hold your breath. Kubo or his editors at least, have long since picked their favorites.

[@ZeroX7649]

@@Avarn388 I don't know, maybe re-do it and state that with the Right Hand, Ukitake snuck part of the Soul King's power away from him when he absorbed it. That his power while basically a God, isn't completely perfect and will help give Ichigo a chance to end this later. It'd be an explanation for why Ywach doesn't see the arrow coming later. It's not a perfect explanation but it'd be SOMETHING. This is a complicated arc as it is and streamlining it can only benefit it.

[@scottgrasser9737]

huge problem with bleach is it went out of its way to hold things back for the final arc bankais not used characters not fighting kubo waisted soooo much time hyping that he never had time to deliver at the end

[@zl_neptune_lz7428]

Ahhh, my favorite soul society captain. Truly a special case all around. Loved his Zanpakuto, loved how kind he was, was shocked to read about his twist. Wish Kubo put more development into him.

[@SnackMuay]

You’re so good at these videos. I’ve been binging your channel as I get excited for the return of the anime.

[@AndElite]

Worry not my friend, he's back in the Hell arc, and is pointed to be one of the major characters. I believe Kubo will expand on his relationship with Shunsui and Yamamoto.

[@mubashirrana3668]

Is this confirmed?

[@achilles7698]

@@mubashirrana3668 speculations only

[@JordanJ_CPT]

@@achilles7698 a bit more than speculation,we see his sword comming out of hell,szyael literally says your comrades are here

[@adamkitbashes8067]

Where can you read the hell arc? I thought Bleach ends at Chapter 686?

[@angrymeowngi]

@@adamkitbashes8067 It is uploaded separately as a One-shot. Available on Viz.

[@adamhurd1560]

Ukitake is my favourite character in Bleach and he gets literally nothing from start to finish, it's awful. 10 seconds of an offscreen thing vs Yama and half a fight with Stark. Genuinely so sad cause he has so much potential. Feel like that's the case for a lot of Bleach characters though.

[@kitano8025]

Yeah, unfortunately even tho I love Kubo's works I think he tends to put a bit too much emphasis on quantity over quality. As a result he ends up with a huge cast of dope characters with massive potential but who ultimately fall short in development.

[@Ephideltrance]

@@kitano8025 well said. He also introduced several new characters in the final arc despite still having several to develop. Yourichi's brother is an example....he even gets an actual fight unlike Ukitake.

[@Ephideltrance]

Yess he really was the most wasted in terms of potential. Even Unohana to a lesser extent...killing her off for a stronger kenpachi who still acted the same way wasn't worth it imo...especially as he wasn't critical in defeating Juha, there was even less justification for killing off a superior swordsman, master healer and kido expert.

[@juliandavidhoffer2022]

I think one of the biggest issues with Bleach is its a Shonen, if it was a Seinen and was just about the Soul Soicety without Ichigo it could have been a better series since everyone major villain has issues with the Soul Society rather than Ichigo.

[@ember-evergarden]

Dunno how he could be your favorite tbh. The dude is more irrelevant than Imoyama lmao

[@TheGiacomo12345]

Ukitake don't receive the attention he deserves, I was expecting that his sickness was an effect of his immense power like he will be the most broken character for a few minutes, but once is activated perhaps his body tearing apart slowly in a grotesque way, and for his bankai an apocalyptical earthquake, with tsunamis and thunders and a continental range all of this out of Ukitake's control, a deadly race like Kyoraku but way deadly, and at the center of all the destruction and madness a kind dying man, who always was afraid of his own power with a destroyed body but a kind and warming last smile and last words for himself, wishing welfare for his friend and his beloved ones.

[@son_gohan__4725]

"Just when you realize just how permanent the ramifications of what is about to happen will be." How you said that was kind of always my thoughts on what was happening with Ukitake in this arc. I always saw Ukitake's absences, his lack of dialogue, his sad expressions and especially his panel in the shrine as his bracing himself and trying to accept that there is no avoiding his fate at this point. Almost like he was always so wrapped up in preparing for the end of his life, that he didn't have much to say at all. This is at least how I chose to view things, and it gravitated me to Ukitake even more. It isn't going to be easy for anyone to accept their own mortality, even if they are hundreds of years old.

[@StoicLoneWolf380]

We can only theorize what his bankai would be. However, I sincerely believe his bankai would've had multiple "releases" like Shunsui's and Yama's. I was disappointed like everyone else. I mean he could've at least had a battle releasing his bankai and while winning, he would need to cut the fight short and release Mimi to save S.S. That would've been perfect

[@alexmartin3143]

He had water based attacks in one of the fighting games. Could work. Only water based fighter i can remember is Halibel…

[@jrk_3453]

This was an amazing video. Ukitake deserved more respect and exposure as a character. And I like your haircut, very sharp good sir.

[@julianoliver5364]

Ukitake's sacrifice was not in vain. Yhwach becoming the new SK was counterproductive for his goal. Before the Kamikake the world was ending right there, in that very moment, Yhwach won. But after he became the SK the world wasn't being destroyed anymore, he had to gather more power to do it himself which bought everyone time to form another plan.

[@oppositedaylogicallydoesnt8226]

It wasn't counterproductive to his plan tho: Yhwach didn't just want to destroy the 3 plains he wanted to create a new one altogether and yh the worlds were being destroyed but if they were destroyed then *that* would be counterproductive to his plans because he would get the chance to create a new world. Yhwach needs the soul king's power to create the new world which was born through the destruction of all 3 worlds. So uh his death was still pretty much in vain as either way yhwach basically did himself unfair with him wanting to recreate instead of completely destroy

[@art.isempowerment]

As a bleach fan and a fan of your videos Imma just say your love of Bleach and your videos are definitely appreciated!

[@MarCrazy19]

I feel like Kyoraku had such a special and unique bond with Ukitake that he couldn’t bear to see him die so he plays off their last conversation with the “see you later” because he’d probably break down or show some sort of sorrowful emotion in which he doesn’t want to in front of his non-biological and very special brother of his.

[@Ephideltrance]

Ukitake really was another wasted character in the final arc. You are absolutely right, his sacrifice was for nothing and only made things worse. It would make more sense if he actually became a temporary soul king that could freely move around and stuff. Then Juha would need to come find him and kill him to truly ascend to the SK status. Also, Ukitake was truly the right matchup for the X axis quincy that Kyoraku fought..since his weakness was basically his own light powers. So instead of having that ridiculous god slaying sword plot point...it would have been better for Ukitake to step in and take care of that quincy, revealing his bankai to us. I think if they doing the anime it is a chance for Kubo not to add but actually alter somethings....and Ukitake's storyline is the one most deserving of a complete overhaul. The end result remains the same and he does die, thus no conflict with the novels.

[@DarthMalgusSith_Lord]

well not just that, Isshin and Ryuken as well, they're show up in Soul Society and they're not doing anything and never appear again, i wanted to see Isshin reunited with his former division, the 10th division and meet with his family, the Shiba Clan and Isshin and Ryuken could take revenge against Yhwach for killing their wives and i want to see Isshin goes bankai against Yhwach and with Isshin, Ryuken, Ulryu, Aizen and Ichigo teaming up together against Yhwach and eventually killed him.

[@abrilacosta8388]

A part of me died when Ukitake did. I felt it was very unfair to a character like him having an ending like that, and that Kyoraku had virtually no reaction, whereas they were very close friends. 😞

[@LoopyAnh]

Dude, they were friends and even knew their roles. You even see them meet before he does his kamikake. His entire shadow was mimi. Even discussing how it was ready. They both knew what was needed of them. They were the seniors and Def knew what was about to happen. They were on a race to stop the end of the world. It'd be really bad I'd the captain commander was to break down. They knew there was no time to grieve until they made sure they won. Worst part is how ukitake was pushed to the side. However same can be said for 95% of characters. His death only bought them time sadly and wasn't really much at all. That's the saddest part.

[@alexmartin3143]

Cfyow deals with shunsui’s feelings about jushiro… the villain even teased shunsui about it and its the first time i remember him angry…

[@thomascorrick5122]

Hey MrTommo, just want to say I that I love Bleach and your videos allow me a deeper appreciation, so thank you. Keep up your great work.

[@xXQuIkSiLvErXx]

This is the only 30 min youtube that I actually watched till the end. Cheers mate

[@JordYaku]

The video i've been waiting for for a while! Such a shame that Ukitake was pretty much hung out to dry in the final arc.

[@AþanareiksTheGoth]

I actually like Ukitake as a character I only wish Kubo had more time to flush him out more on his backstory and abilities

[@Will-wv7sn]

Bleach is over 600 chapters...how much time does he need?

[@KlaelDemon]

He had the time, he just didn't take the initiative.

[@AþanareiksTheGoth]

@@KlaelDemon that’s why I said “WISH” incase if that wasn’t obvious.

[@KlaelDemon]

@@AþanareiksTheGoth ...that's why I said he did. The way you worded it, sounds like he ran out of time to flesh out Ukitake as a character. He didn't, he had ample amounts of time, he chose to use it on other characters.

[@AþanareiksTheGoth]

@@KlaelDemon I mean he really didn’t. If kubo took the time to create backstories and flashbacks for the Full Bringers then he could’ve done it for Jushiro especially in the last arc since he was going to kill him off. We hardly seen anything from jushiro in terms of his fighting potential, more fights, and at least a solo flashback. Kubo did ran out of time and he said this himself on numerous interviews.

[@jefthereaper]

It was always weird how Ukitake was always kept in the background so much. When he went down, I admit it just faded from my memory very fast as I really did not have a lot of memorable moments to remind him by. Kubo really gave a lot of himself to the series, but I can only wonder what it would have looked like if he would have had full freedom and time to write it how he wanted to. How much more expanded the story would have been and characters like Ukitake having more screen-time, even if just regular dialogue over combat.

[@hassanmccraw5905]

Ukitake started off really strong, and just faded away.

[@jnx4803]

Seems like Ukitake in Hell Arc is some kind of guard in Hell who chases down those who escape.

[@GodOfWar187]

Curious if Kubo feels the same way that a lot of readers do when it comes to Ukitake. I have my doubts considering how he was treated even in the first invasion. Hopefully we can at least get one major fight with him in the anime that shows off his bankai, but then the question becomes who does he fight? Because if he really did fight Askin in the first invasion, that was a character that Kubo chose to show off to us way later. If Ukitake went bankai against him, there's no way Askin would be able to hold back. So I'm really curious to see if maybe the anime will make a change there.

[@Netherwolf6100]

I always felt that the bond and friendship as well as screentime between Ukitake and Shunsui was akin to that of Yin&Yang respectively. Ukitake was the one who always appeared to be somewhat lost in thought, burdened and vulnerable, forced to take supportive roles for others and preform tasks many others wouldn't attempt in the slightest but did so with a heart full of faith in others. Meanwhile Shunsui always appeared to be this happy-go-lucky man with no burdens, no problems and took everything in stride, but there was a darkness in him deep down that only came to the surface once he had no choice, breaking the façade and bravado he likes to put on. They balanced each other out and needed each other with Shunsui pretending to be the light, but had true darkness on the inside that even put him at odds with the other captains at times while Ukitake's darkness was a burden he was forced to carry, but he did so with a smile and a heart full of pride and without fear. I do wish Ukitake survived and that we could have gotten more from him but he played his part and I'm content with that.

[@mysoulfairy]

Exactly ukitake is the saint and kyorako is the warrior

[@raenelllewis89]

I just have to step away sometimes from your videos lol they are too wonderful!!! I am in love with BLEACH and hearing someone dive so deep into Bleach theory and into these beautiful characters is sometimes too much excitement for me lol. That being said..... I am grateful for your dedication to bleach analysis!!! I'm so behind, I haven't read TYBW arc, and I'm not even sure where to read the new chapter that came out. I can't wait to see more characters development but at the same time I'm afraid my hearts going to break lol. Thank you for keeping BLEACH alive!!

[@3slicessenpai]

Ukitake in Hell Arc: *puts on Men Shinigami Association sunglasses* "It's my time to shine!"

[@kushagrasharma5402]

Mr tommo in future you should definitely do a video on Ichigo's "philosophy" (if i can call it) of "THE BLADE IS ME". It makes Ichigo character so beautiful in my eyes.

[@AliCatWrites]

Ukitake has always been my favorite Bleach character and I was just heartbroken by his ending. And I hate to say it but I’m not sure Kubo would have put much more of him in had he had more time, if I’m honest. I agree with you, I think he wasn’t quite sure what to do with him which is a shame. He’s a character with so much potential. I can only hope the anime maybe fleshes some things out but I won’t hold my breath. I hate that I never got to see his bankai.

[@adsuabeakufea]

been binging your content recently, seriously quality stuff man

[@TheDonovanMcCormick]

I wish he had more screen time, was very interesting even though we never learned much about him so his sacrifice wasn’t as impactful as it could’ve been. Kamikake means gamble or bet with God.

[@Raphael25ify]

The robe that Mimihagi-sama is weyaring as well as the ribbon around the back of its head, which is called tenne, are symbolic of devine beings, or Tennin, beings who are holy and live in the heavens alongside gods. I don't think that the robes it is wearing were part of the Soul King but just the way gods or demigods, even Boddhisatvas were "dressed" in Buddhist and Shinto beliefs.

[@tylerross3847]

Bleach was my very first anime and Ukitake was and has always been my favorite character. For Kubo to discard him in such a hasty and disrespectful way really hurts as a fan for the past ~15 years. To this day, I've never seen such an amazing character in any show thrown away so unceremoniously. It's a real shame. #UkitakeDeservedBetter

[@rajatmanjul9842]

Maybe Kubo was initially planning to use Ukitake in the roles played by Byakuya after the first Quincy invasion and it got derailed because Kubo was forced to keep Byakuya alive instead of dying during the first invasion! Just a thought, but somehow it makes sense for Ukitake to come and support Rukia during her fight and then maybe show some of his fighting skills, which we know was ultimately done by Byakuya!

[@godgod4226]

I personally would've preferred byakuya dying in the first invasion and ukitake taking his role in the story from there and being beside rukia, it would've been a much better since he would've seen more of rukia and ukitake's dynamic considering they're captain/lieutenant.

[@Anhiksi]

"Divine Vow" Ukitake Jushiro about to hit DIFFERENT

[@turnergh13]

Wellllllpp, our wishes have been granted.....Ukitake is back!

[@VALDiesel01]

I was always curious why Ukitake was absent on the very episode in the anime we were introduced to all the captains (Ep 24).. and this illness and him being a vessel of the soul king being hinted at that early on in the series is absolutely insane

[@Arcitan]

Could have been cool if the Right Arm in its last moments somehow healed Ukitake to an extent. Even if it was a "you have 3 days, but in that time you'll be like you were not sick." Then have him play a big role in the last sets of fights where we get to see him go off at 100%. Or have it be that he sacrifices himself in Shunsui's bankai to save Shunsui from dying. Like his presence allows Shunsui to take on the role of the Narrator instead of one of the lovers. Then this is why Shunsui's Bankai is never something to be used, because it either costs his life or someone elses. Either way he'd still die and we'd get Captain Rukia, but his death would've been cooler or had more meaning.

[@dontworryaboutit5490]

That totally defeats the purpose of making a deal with a god. The sacrifice is almost completely diminished, if there’s any compromise on the contract imo

[@Bleachisthegreatestanime]

They might do that in the anime

[@richardavery2894]

Dude. Congrats on the 60,000 subs. You'll get to 100k in no time. Your channel is awesome, keep up the great work!!! 😎🤪👍

[@KingJamesvx123]

They did him dirty. We could've at least got some info on what his bankai looks like and how it works

[@The_Bashar]

Absolutely sad for a great character with an awesomely dark secret. 😭 Urahara was unaware but imagine Aizen's reaction. A demonstration of Ukitake's power, alluding to something dark and taboo while vanquishing, nay obliterating, some sternritter would've given *KAMIKAKE* context and impact while retaining some mystery.

[@Winddemonslayer]

Great video man, Jushiro is still my favorite character besides Ichigo, you should do a video about how strong Ukitake would be if he was healthy, reached his peak, and had a bankai. Also rank him amongst the other captains in the souls society

[@mysoulfairy]

Ukitake is one of those whose just presence is good enough he's too gentle to fight and when he does he does in his best self that's what I love about him his naiveness in the goodness of the world sometimes just suffers him more losses than happiness it seems

[@MordiganE6]

Looking back, Rukia tends to see her bosses die in horrifying ways

[@bqw2094]

Ukitake was also pretty screwed over in the fake karakura town arc. He spends most of his time playing with lilinete when he could have been fighting one of the other espadas . He briefly teams up with shunsui but then gets oneshotted by wonderweis.

[@scottgrasser9737]

honestly hated that espada 1 loses to just shikai shunsui shunsui and ukitake together would have done much better it terms of keeping the whole vasto lorde are stronger then captains

[@ANDSTONE100]

@@scottgrasser9737 Starrk did not lose to just Shunsui, he fought Shunsui and two Vizards.

[@scottgrasser9737]

@@ANDSTONE100 he beat the 2 vizards without effort then shunsui fights without aid from the Vizards

[@ANDSTONE100]

@@scottgrasser9737 Starrk fights Shunsui and Ukitake, makes Shunsui contemplate using his bankai and then he fights the two Vizards, Shunsui uses the Vizards as a distraction to stab Starrk through the back. Starrk pretty much loses from that point only because he gives up, not because shikai Shunsui overpowers him.

[@lampcrow5453]

Wouldn't it have been amazing if *both* Shunsui and Ukitake came back right as Starrk was about to finish off Love and Rose? They finish him off together, but it isn't Shunsui who goes Bankai, but Ukitake since his Shikai was such a good counter to Starrk's guns. You can still take Ukitake out of commission by having him faint fron exhaustion afterwards, but that would be so much better than just having him get one-shotted by Wonderweiss because Kubo didn't know what to do with him.

[@patrickwhipple3097]

I think that if he showed up the fullbring arc and had an interaction with ginjo where gingo says something along the lines of "why did you trust ichigo and not me" or something like it would have helped too. Not to mention a long fight with askin where he gets to use his bankai only to have it stolen would have been pretty dope too

[@_mattsongz]

I wasn’t having such a great day today and one thought that crossed my mind was “It’d be real sweet if MrTommo2304 posted a vid today” And they say miracles don’t come true. (Except for Gerard)

[@jeetbuckus4746]

When this gonna be animated. Everybody will cry.

[@brentlyjb23]

It was a bad idea, he just should have fought his way up to the palace with the other captains then preformed the ritual.

[@VbrSoro]

I thought it was quite interesting

[@mjl167]

hm, video idea! maybe do a video going over your personal favorite characters. Who you think was best written in their respective development arcs? I would enjoy that.

[@QrowsHarbinger]

I like to think that kyoraku says goodbye to ukitake like that because that is what he would prefer to a teary goodbye

[@HOLDENPOPE]

Tommo's channel is quickly growing

[@tolvajtamas8567]

I will definitely look back on this video later, because Im only at about Rukia vs As Nodt fight. As far as I have read the manga, Im crying inside of what happened to Komamura and Unohana. I have a feeling that the story will become more ,,spicy" from this point on.

[@christophermauro-barias7451]

but as i watch I always felt even watching the anime that as hyped up as Ukitake may be to some his health was a factor and therefore limited him for doing anything more. which is why im not so surprised Kubo gave all the roles/ honor and head captain to a shunsui.

[@florinpopescu6069]

I enjoy your caracter analysis,keep up the good work.

[@ramonerodriguez6044]

He just willingly ignored Ukitake and resorted to martyring him to give him some worth. This felt the same for Unohana. She was treated better, but in reality not by much. It was just conveniently compelling enough. Ukitakes mini arc is no different just it's not compelling and there's little character to him. Hear me out but, either due to ukitakes characterization or design, Kubo like described wasn't comfortable with him. I think Kubo put him into a box, wasn't comfortable seeing him change or didn't have the vision for what he had already made. That ontop of, I don't think he ever knew why Ukitake was sick or had ideas how to work that into the story. How would he ever be healed, what implication does a soul being sick have on the story? I think he just dropped the ball. No direction, no ideas, Deus ex machina, plot device, martyring. It's text book stuff.

[@IchigosBestFriend]

It’s so sad and impactful because he’s such a great guy , he’s kind to everyone

[@asterdogma]

Well one thing is for certain. If you were into fanfic during Bleach's early run, the 13th Division was one of the best for creating OGs and role-playing in the Bleach Universe. Especially since during the anime's early run the Vice-Captain Seat was vacant.

[@joshuagomez3600]

I just wanna say with Ukitake, If you consider when he was "releasing the seal" to get the shihoen relics to stop the senkimon, he mentioned it took longer and more effort than he'd thought it would.. If that was difficult then imagine a procedure to make your self a vessel for a god. I think he wasn't around because he was always in his bad health, and he had to put everything he had into becoming the soul kings savior, and Shunsui is showing him respect for his resolve by not mourning him, and just isn't a very out with his feelings and emotions kinda person. He never was. All through bleach, Shunsui was like that. Also, a big part of their dynamic as the 2 oldest pupils of Yama, is that since Shunsui took up the responsibility of Head capitain, which if you remember at one point after the Eizen situation they talk about how no one could fill Yama's shoes. Although they aren't the most popular outcomes, they make the most sense for the character dynamics and the other related things going on. Ukitake made his sacrifices, as it makes more sense with his lack of good health and link to the soul king, since his poor health would hinder him being head capitain. And Shunsui who had always shunned responsibility and avoided hard situation made his sacrifices in taking on the role of head captain.

[@tripoint23x]

Definitely one of my favorite characters having a chronic illness myself sucks for his death and no screen time

[@Jordy120]

Congrats on reaching 60K subs.

[@mindmonsterxx]

finally i was looking for the ukitake video i tried searching it on your channel never found it :O guess it was because it never existed until now :D thx i watch this later!

[@Abstract_flow]

Ukitake was one of my fav, he was sooo robbed of screen time.

[@manuelacosta9463]

His end was admirable given he sacrificed it all to save all. It fits with his character given he always did what was right even if it meant breaking all the rules/laws despite his status. Ukitake's absence throughout possibly is a reflection of him being incapacitated by his illness. FYI the thing I recall from Yamamoto's funeral is Soifon getting a well deserved shut up.

[@thomassandiford4859]

It will be answered in the hell arc that ukitake aided the downfall of ywach bach, by unleashing the arm of stillness. It may of stopped some of the effects of the almighty, along with Aizen's mind trickery and the book of the end being used on Ichigo. He may now comeback as either an aide from hell or the next arcs enemy.

[@preacherpk2824]

Your analysis are always spot on. As a longtime Bleach fan there is something that has always confused me about the TYBW. Specifically, I'm confused about the nature and origin of the Quincy. I know they're all descendant from Yuha Baha (or however he's called), but for instance--the flashback with Bazz B and Jugo. How many years ago was that? Where did that occur? It was obviously before the original war with the Soul Reapers because the commanders that showed up in Yamamoto's bankai are in that flashback. But then, how old are the Sternritter? Aren't Quincy humans? Where was this nation located? Earth? Certainly not Soul Society? I'm sure you've thought about this before, and I recognize that the manga simply does not go into any real detail about these questions. But in a desert of information about bleach, your channel seems to be somewhat of an oasis, some I'm hoping you can spare a few drops when it comes to some possible answers to this question.

[@nativ3s268]

I think about this all the time. Because the quincy wer exterminated, so theyre not on Earth, but not in soul society. In another dimension of the after life? It makes no sense lol

[@Arjunditra]

Heaven meaybe? 🤣🤣🤣 Since we have hell too

[@deniskalev5805]

Quincy are not humans, they are quincy and the sternritter are powered by Ywach so their age is essentially irrelevant. The sternritter have been around since before the quincy genocide and Ywach has been around since way before then as their progenitor, he's literally the Son of the soul king, before he was a war lord and emperor he had been around for centuries handing out power, taking it back, and slowly creating the quincy race. After the first war they hid within an alternate dimension inside the shadows of the soul society for a thousand years preparing.

[@deniskalev5805]

@@Arjunditra soul society IS "heaven"

[@jonporter4184]

Hold on, I believe ukitake and kubo are one in the same he's the writer irl and in the story a sick and mysterious stranger to us see the likenesses

[@alexandercarder2281]

I’m sorry to say but I think Kubo really let things slip with the story of the blood war. After the death of the Old man what I would have done was to course all the captains and characters to draw-in together and create a real sense of warm solidarity which would have really helped to redeem the shambled situation. But it does show the human side of these people with the arguing and frustration, but then drawn together with the strong bonds established over many many centuries that would reveal strength that goes beyond outward power. Often when the shepherd is struck, the sheep get scattered. I just find kubos indifference with certain Really important characters to be really jarring. I love ukitake

[@TbxB95]

I find funny that Ukitake mostly fight seriously in anime filler arcs and movies, but in the main story almost nothing (Yama-ji -> off-screen; Starrk -> out 2 minutes later; an unknown quincy, probabily the Wind guy, in first invasion -> off-screen again). Well, I think everybody was disappointed about this in the end. I mean, in the Soul Society saga he did his part, and from then on he was always on par with Kyoraku. Then, how Wondeirweiss get rid of them (and that hit took him out from the battle) was kinda disappointing, cause see both of them against the Primera would have been really cool. The fullbringer arc introduced a point, the betryal of Ginjo from the hands of the most pacific man in the Gotei 13, but it ended nowhere. While in the TYBW you would have expected him to have an evolution or major part like Shunsui, after Yama-ji downfall. See him supporting Kyoraku, have the two of them handle an important enemy, or at least give a Ukitake a single serious fight against a Quincy (there were enough, it wasn't asking so much). Altough he performed his final role perfectly, for those 5 minutes of glory, no, nothing. Probabily the most huge disappointment about all the Gotei 13 captains in the series (not that others captains were handled so well in the end, but what I mean is that Ukitake seemed to be, and it was, a very important character from the beginning, even among the whole captains, so is pretty sad how he ended). Let's hope in the hell chapter for his redemption (and to see his bankai).

[@Pyramid789]

I like ukitake blending in the background while being a important character who is shrouded in mystery and secrets. this also can perhaps be seen in the new hell arc.

[@pizzamangran]

Ukitake was always one of my favorite characters. And I waited the whole series for him to be awesome. And it just never came. Very disappointed

[@opinionpaladin6007]

The more I hear you talk about TYBW it makes me hope the anime adaptation adds to all those off screen fights

[@mattstyles2498]

When u know someone for so long esp fighting side by side. Ur feeling are not needed to be said in words. They know each other in and out and are still close. Koraku doesn't need to say anything ukitake knows how he feels and viseversa

[@Cifer1st]

Already loving it, and i havent even watched it. Love the content friend

[@joseanacintrongonzalez6990]

I hope the (supposedly) upcoming anime at least expands on that panel from the first invasion. Has to be Askin, the hair matches...I can imagine Askin trying to make him sick only for Ukitake to say that he's used to being sick XD

[@madpsycho6]

That's my secret, I'm already sick.

[@carlosarenaz]

you have earned every sub you have love your content dude.

[@PineNut15]

Would have loved to have seen yhwach confronted by both Ukitake & Kyoraku

[@loganalvarez2985]

Kubo: "i love my dual wielding zampakuto sons equally, shunsui and *looks at smudged writing on hand* upchuck"

[@kushagrasharma5402]

I always wanted to see Ukitake's fight and at the begining was a bit sad but i also saw his role combined with his backstory quite interesting. I love how Kubo chose a sacrificial role for him. Just putting on a bit more light would have been nice but hey Bleach have a really long cast

[@mysoulfairy]

Ukitake had a loan he had to repay and sometimes people need to go at their maximum to crash , so it was worth it if seen in that context like gin died to supreme aizen as then at their maximum they are a little unstable, unstable enough to crash

[@jaynajuly2140]

I really hope you do a Pernida video one day - such a mysterious and fascinating character!

[@criminalsen2441]

Yah Ukitake is one of my favorite characters and I was really disappointed he didn't get more limelight. But I also acknowledge that Kubo had his hands REALLY full in this last arc. So at least he wasn't completely forgotten in the insanity.

[@Deltaaaaaaaaa]

I think he will get the shine that we are craving in the upcoming Hell Arc. Albeit, he will most likely be the big bad, but I think we will finally be able to see just who he is and how powerful he is.

[@abinjoseph2746]

thats cuz he will b coming back as a villain and woop the heroes asses . kubo has a few untied loose ends which he would bring together in the hell arc atleast thats what i believe.

[@AndréVilaFranca]

I've said this a couple of times before but I'll leave it here also. I think Ukitake could've and should've interfered in the Lile Barro fight and saved Kyouraku. He would activate his Bankai but even that wouldn't be enough to defeat Lile. So he would then sacrifice himself by releasing Reio's hand. With this Kubo could've erased the deus ex machina with Nanao's sword, still save Kyouraku and Nanao, showcase Ukitake's Bankai, have an emotional moment between best friends and of course have a much more earned victory over Lile. If Kubo could change anything in the anime and add new things I wish it was this.

[@ChromaticEagle]

The sword provided a lot of backstory to Shunsui though.

[@bqw2094]

Yeah that dues ex machina god killing sword was bulllshit on kubo part. People went from not caring about nanoa to hating her .

[@danielcyprian8946]

Great video dude

[@aaronlee4769]

Most of questions raised can be answered by saying “Because Kubo didn’t think things through.”