Which Character Had the BEST Death in Bleach? TOP 10 BEST Death Scenes, RANKED (2023) | TYBW

[@MrTommo2304]

Which character gets the best death scene in your opinion? Do you agree at all with my list? Did I miss any big names? Let me know your thoughts down below!

[@apollofan1246]

Ngl I personally thought bazz b has my favorite death scene I liked how it felt not only like a wrap up for him and jugo but it also felt like there and then he fully realized he never would surpass jugo that's why I think it is the best

[@Suto_Ko]

In my opinion, the best death in Bleach was Ulquiorra Cifer's. Ulquiorra was a powerful Espada and the Cuarto Espada of Sōsuke Aizen's army. He was a cold and calculating individual, but he also had a strong sense of honor and loyalty. He was also deeply philosophical, and he often pondered the nature of life and death. Ulquiorra's death came at the end of his battle against Ichigo Kurosaki. He was mortally wounded by Ichigo's Getsuga Tenshō, but he refused to die. He wanted to understand what it meant to be human, and he wanted to know what Ichigo felt when he fought him. As Ulquiorra lay dying, he asked Ichigo what he felt when he killed him. Ichigo replied that he felt nothing. Ulquiorra was disappointed by this answer, but he also accepted it. He realized that Ichigo was different from him, and that he had a different understanding of life and death. Ulquiorra's death was a fitting end for a complex and tragic character. He was a villain, but he was also a sympathetic one. He was a reminder that even the most powerful and ruthless beings are capable of feeling love, compassion, and regret. Note: I agree with your list for the most part. I think that all of the death scenes that you mentioned were well-written and impactful.

[@Amoney2056]

For real, lol.@@Suto_Ko

[@felipez3115]

Yama, it was really unexpected and surprising for me.

[@amenkalai8442]

solid list, but I think maybe Tousen deserved to be there I least an honourable mention

[@sleepparty5275]

Kaname Tosen’s death was one of the most heartbreaking. His final request to look upon Hisagi’s face before his end is truly gut wrenching and deserves a mention.

[@Grayson-Winchester]

I hope you know that Tosen asked Aizen to execute him himself.

[@km2460]

@@Grayson-Winchesterdespite that his character arc and death are still very sad

[@Grayson-Winchester]

@@km2460 did Tosen have a character arc? We didn't really know what the guy was all about during his time with Aizen. It was literally after his death that we learned the full scope of the story surrounding him. Even than it was a story carried by Hisagi who held him dear. Tosen made his choice, Hisagi made his

[@sleepparty5275]

@@Grayson-Winchester true but Tosen’s request to Aizen was to execute him if he ever assimilated with the shinigami. Which makes it even sadder.. Tosen’s love for Komamura and Hisagi (the only thing that wasn’t a lie from his time as a shinigami) overrode his will to avenge his friend Kakyo.

[@Grayson-Winchester]

@@sleepparty5275 was Kakyo avenged? Hisagi never really knew about Tosen's background and resolved to take care of Hikone. Tokinada was strapped by a unnamed assassin. What's actually sad is that Komamura seems to have disapeared as if he never existed. Not once someone mentioned him when he sacrificed himself. Iba should have been more involved with Hisagi

[@derekrichardson7853]

The saddest death for me is still Coyote Starrk’s. He was a chill and good dude who just wanted some friends.

[@matthewcorm]

Gin's death always gets me, for a character who was steeped in mystery for so long Kubo really made you feel for him 🥺

[@Erinbeenwavy]

Especially in the anime. The music captured the moment perfectly

[@manuelacosta9463]

Yamamoto's death was the end of old Soul Society, the beginning of a new more reformist era with his successor that is needed. His gruesome brutal death also came off as sort of an apology for the horrors he perpetrated in his bloody past, one monster met his end at the hands of another and is whisked away to hell. Old Soul Society is dead, true change has arrived for the first time.

[@PlasticBluVentRabbit]

Ulquiorra’s death… part of me always felt like he started to fall apart not only because of battle damage pushing his healing factor pass the limit, but also because he was starting to go against his aspect of death The nihilism that made him wouldn’t allow something as sentimental as comprehending the “heart” and beginning to develop his own, in a way. Like him having even that little bit of humanity was enough to completely unravel his very being.

[@anthonywilson9759]

Imagine if Hachi teleported Barragons hand into Aizen...

[@ProGamer-yj3ri]

For me ypu have 1 death missing.Starrk's death.He was loyal to Lillinete till his death.Also he was the only Espada that cared about his friends or allies.He did care about other Espadas they made him feel less empty and lonely

[@BloodyBeatsBitch]

Tier Harribel?

[@ProGamer-yj3ri]

@@BloodyBeatsBitch I find Starrks one more dramatic

[@BloodyBeatsBitch]

@@ProGamer-yj3ri I mean that Starrk wasn't the only one caring about his allies

[@ProGamer-yj3ri]

@@BloodyBeatsBitch I don't think she really cared about other allies except her 3 pupils

[@philzh7973]

Yeah, Ulquiorra no doubt has one of the most beautiful deaths in anime and manga, which is a feat in and of itself since he’s a major antagonist. It was the phenomenal conclusion to a phenomenal character’s arc.

[@joshuakhaos4451]

Still hurts to read or watch his death over a decade on. I remember watching that episode when it first showed up on KZbin, and damn it hit hard.

[@tochua]

Can't believe Tousen's death isn't mentioned. So much at stake and such development.

[@jeepamir508]

Yamamoto's death scene was mind blowing. From the shot of him being cut in half to the moment the upper half of his body fell down to the ground... Just, Dam. What a way for the strongest to die.

[@spiderdude2099]

Oda be like: "Character deaths? What's that?"

[@felipez3115]

Yama death was brutal and epic, Yhwach really outsmarted him absurdly, Kubo really had no mercy showing the Quincy king having his revenge.

[@TailKlub]

Gin's death got me in the feels. A complex character who we didn't know what exactly his angle is. His ultimate backstory revealed the resolve he held in order to beat the man who was a embodiment of treachery.

[@raven-mae6744]

1 more thing that makes ulquiora's death the most impactful is that his is the only on on the list that is truly final. His soul was completely destroyed, and so he doesn't get to reincarnate in any way, not even in he'll like szaelaporo or the captains

[@knucklecracks2.0]

Oh yeah that’s right he wasn’t killed by zanpakuto so his was souls wasn’t cleansed. He truly faded into nothingness.

[@kaijudozero]

Reading about Genryusai death the first time hurt the most. Same with Retsu. Ulquiorra was def a heart toucher. Even the bad guys u have a soft spot for because in most anime they revisit their lives n how they got here before dying. Even made Danzos death sad for me. If Tobirama continued to live he may have ended up doing the uchiha just as dirty as danzo for the sake of the village

[@ironrevenger9386]

I respect your loyalty to the top 10 formula because this could’ve easily been top 15. Starrk, Tosen, Masaki, Barragan, and Ukitake all went out sadly too 11:17 Yes! Talk about Nnoitra more pleaseeeee. He’s so overlooked bc of Ulquiorra

[@Pedro-xj4nc]

Oh it’s just gotta be Ulquiorra. It’s was an unbelievable death

[@manuelacosta9463]

It's tragic that he rediscovered the heart only in his final moments and the fact that it happened in front of Orihime adds to the tragedy since she was the catalyst for that. No doubt Orihime had several sleepless nights in the aftermath.

[@kylejoly577]

Byakuya's situation is very hard for me to decide whether or not I would have preferred him to die in that scene or not. As you said - Dying = best death in the series - but; Living = Rukia being able to receive her adopted brother's respect and care after she reaches the pinnacle of her power in the series

[@MANGAKA__13]

It looked weird that he survived but I’m happy he lived

[@meatkirbo]

The only possible problem with Byakuya actually dying in the invasion is the loss of Rukia’s complete character arc. Though that might even be more compelling if he had, so it’s really just about him being there in the final battle for the fans I guess

[@miguelangelmendez7767]

Kinda expected Kaname Tousen's death to be included. So sad to see him being manipulated, and despite all he did, Komamura and Hisagi were there for him all the time.

[@scratch2086]

I love how done with it all Yamamoto looks by the end

[@CitroChannel]

This list really should have had Tosen's death on it somewhere. The shocking way that Hisagi manages to stab him through the head before releasing his Zanpakuto is incredibly brutal, but also thematically strong as Kaname is unable to see the attack coming despite finally having vision. Then his final moments where he gets to finally really look at Shuhei and Komamura and comes to terms with how he lost himself in his quest for vengeance and shows appreciation for the two men that had been his closest friends for most of his life before finally dying are emotionally resonant. Honestly I think Tosen in general (his arc, motivations, design, zanpakuto, philosophy, and his battles) is one of the more underappreciated characters in Bleach.

[@kelvinallen9327]

Byakuyas moment with Ichigo made me cry 😭

[@animeabe4960]

Kanamei’s death and Jushiro’s death were Defiantly top 10

[@Gilbert_Dice_Gottfried]

YES!! This is why mrtommo is the king of bleach KZbinrs. Ulquiorra was my favorite bleach villain. Maybe even character. He was the most relatable villain in comparison to aizen and ywach. Also I would personally put gin’s death above Yamamoto because he was so much younger than Yama-jii. It’s hard to tell the ages of bleach characters because they age much slower than humans. As we see in urahara’s flashback arc, Gin was a child while aizen was an adult and tosen was a teenager. We can assume gin was pretty young compared to most of the captains. He probably had very little peace in his life. He wanted to spend his life with rangiku but had to follow aizen instead. Gin was such an amazing character. He was so charismatic yet also so unnerving and strange. He was inherently a pretty messed up character, yet he was also so noble. I could see someone making the case for gin’s death being the most tragic in bleach. Although Yamamoto had such an epic death, mourning sasakibe, battling ywach and finally unveiling zanka no tachi. Possibly the coolest bankai in the series. Also seeing how much of an impact his death had on the gotei was profound. Especially how it impacted kyoraku and komamura. Kyoraku’s character development after losing Yama-jii was some of the greatest character development I’ve seen in bleach. I also feel like ginjo and tsukishima were pretty tragic but we really didn’t get to learn very much about them. Haschwalth and bazz b’s story ended so beautifully yet tragically as well. It’s one of kubo’s best backstories and character dynamics. It’s one of the best parts of bleach.

[@25i428]

Byakuya's "death" really hits harder in the anime, the way the voice actor delivered the lines was pristine and far surpassed my expectations. You could hear his noble upbringing showing through with him thinking asking ichigo for a favour is a "selfish request" and yet he still insists since he puts the life of his fellow shinigami above his noble ideals, showing a certain acceptance within him before he "passes"

[@mayuriwalker1512]

Very underrated aspect of bleach,incredible death scenes

[@christopherhegarty1565]

Unohana dying to right the wrong she did still hurts

[@raylauderdale9223]

I miss her so much I still can’t accept she is gone ❤️

[@Force-Multiplier]

Stupidest death in the series kill the head of your entire medical team just to strengthen a captain that later on loses all his fights except one against a guy who when all is said and done ultimately killed himself

[@charlescarter2073]

Definetly one of the dumbest deaths

[@crisgon9552]

​@Kritikal-Kombat the problem with Kenpachi now is that in theory he shouldn't lose again. All his opponents need to do some hax thing. There is nothing Kenpachi cannot cut

[@Force-Multiplier]

@@crisgon9552 im gonna introduce you to a little thing called Gerard's cross now that were on the same page i think we can both agree on the fact that this is just not true

[@KayaAy]

Thank you this video made me remember again how many insane scenes we were capable of seeing already

[@bmxgu2361]

I've recently read the CFYOW novel and have to say that Aura's near death and Tokinada's death are definately some of the most impactful for me. Especially Tokinada's. For someone who believed that the world's cruelty justified his actions, it was refreshing to see him die by the hands of a young girl, in the end proving that the world's cruelty could be fought and that Kakyo was right in the end

[@OG_DSB]

The brutal and disrespectful way of the captain commander of the gotei 13 has to be at the top right? I guess it’s subjective, but I can’t realistically put any other death above it.

[@mainboysmusic6985]

I think Szayelaporro is my favorite. Ever since I saw it, and even to this day, it's one of, if not, the most terrifying death I've ever seen in all of fiction. I've been scared of Mayuri ever since then bruh.

[@ZzigZaG00NIN]

Unohana being this powerful character was so cool I would have loved to see her go crazy for longer but if the hell arc can show off what she and the other Kenpachi's can do more that would be fire

[@jrgenvellesen7800]

Szayel's death is my favorite "kill" in the series. It is such a insane, twisted and brutal yet fitting end to a truly vile character, that it makes for one of the most memorable scenes in all of Bleach. I really do like Nnoitra’s death, there is someting quite melancholic about the fact that he was so emotionally broken that to him, getting to at least die in battle without being pitied, was the one thing he truly wanted. My favorite death is probably Bazz’s. The mixture of regret, sadness and melancholy happiness in his expression as he finally realises his faults in why things ended up as they did, and knowing that at least Jugo fulfilled their childhood goal...it is beautiful and one of the best moments in the story, imo. Jugo’s death later on makes their story one of the most tragic in the series, but it’s a truly great one.

[@samulityyska2269]

Although not a character death, I'd put Aushwählen there as well, for two reasons: 1. The "first" Aushwählen caused the deaths of Ichigo's and Uryu's mothers, which affected them both deeply and drove Uryu's father, Ryuken to seek vengeance against Yhwach. Thus, Auswählen has had a significant impact ob the story itself. 2. The "second" Aushwählen brings about the deaths of several named and unnamed Quincy, as Yhwach mercilessly massacres his own subordinates in order to absorb their essence. This is the ultimate moment of shock, horror and betrayal for the Quincy, as the man/god that they have served loyally and looked upon for guidance, stabs them in the back in the most horrific way possible. Aushwählen is not a character death per se, but it signals the end of days and death for the Quincy, while also affecting the mindsets and goals of both heroes (Ichogo and Uryu) and villains (Sternritters) alike.

[@TbxB95]

RIP Starrk and my best cousin :( If Byakuya really died that would have been first place, or top3 at least, for me as well. That said, without including fillers, movies and novels, that would have many honorable mentions, my top deaths in Bleach still remains Gin, Starrk, Tsukishima, Bazz and Nnoitra.

[@Kuweiyo]

Ulquiorra's death still hits the same as it did all these years later. The worst part is that hes now removed from the cycle of life and death since he didnt die to a sword

[@kenjamin2419]

The way you always describe and story tell is truly peak. Keep up the amazing work

[@PrinceRevolver]

Szayel Aporro's death is something the majority of Bleach characters are lucky to have never experienced.

[@anave4810]

Maybe it doesn't count as a death since he just faded away, but if it does; than old man Zangetsu's departure deserves some love. To give everything he had to Ichigo just to protect Ichigo, that's a real partner. Old man Zangetsu will forever be missed.

[@Mugetsu2021]

11:18 YES i wish you would! I've heard you talk about him in some past videos but like you do with many other characters i hope you really take a deep look into how he thinks and why. He's always been so interesting with how the people around him shape his already crumbled mindset.

[@Jonshiro]

Kanema not being here is injustice! But liked your takes never the less.

[@lilcjunior4415]

That Yamamoto death was the most crazy

[@joshuakhaos4451]

For me, Ulquiorra's death is still Iconic over a decade on (I think it was 2011 when it first showed up on youtube. Subbed and mirrored in fact, Had to watch it in my bedroom mirror to read the subs) . I remember when I first saw the last episodes with him them, those last episodes on the Roof of Los Noches were awesome. Then came that final episode.... It broke my damn heart ngl.

[@Terradragoon]

Haschwalth vs Bazz B is interesting because Bazz B was a genuine friend to Haschwalth but never knew his circumstances, so when he said his uncle was killed in that fire that took everything from Bazz B, he thought they would both want revenge. Haschwalth's uncle was pure scum, however, so he was likely thankful that the fire killed the guy and getting such high praise from the very guy who killed him was exactly what he needed to hear to become completely loyal to Ywach.

[@michaelrowland2478]

Two vids in 2 days!!! Tomo is feeding us good this week

[@bktrouble]

Content king for this one

[@GirthyThiccson]

Another peak Mr. Tommo video to edge to. Thank reio fr

[@ZeroJustVibin]

I will have to come back to this when the anime is complete I'm gonna need to bookmark this... it was getting good. 4:55

[@Villainarc_Leo]

Yamamotos death made sense and its still super painful for me to this day. Yama was my favorite character and to see him ready to accept death tug a few strings

[@DenizenoftheAges]

Yamamoto. HANDS-DOWN.

[@ezimakom]

I think Unohana should’ve, died by a Quincy’s hand. Namely Ywach himself. She looked deeply bothered by the death of Ginryusai and it would’ve served to show a greater connection between the two if she’d died trying to avenge him, or assisted in Ywach’s death along with Ichigo & Aizen in a more prolonged fight.

[@xenfast130]

Not gonna lie, I legit didn't even realize Gin died until they showed Rangiku standing over his grave, I think it was at the beginning of the TYBW arc. I know it was Aizen that did it, but we've seen people survive so much bullshit way worse than what Gin suffered that I just assumed he would pull through.

[@matthasch847]

Same, i thought Gin just left the place after the battle. Then only realised he died

[@wyatteaton4840]

Not sure how my list would look but I would've dropped Nnoitora for either Nemu or Stark. Both had heart wrenching deaths for different reasons but I think both were more impactful than Nnoitora.

[@rizajpg]

Hey Tommo could you talk about how Shinji is constantly done dirty in the series and his possible redemption in cour 3 or even in the potential future hell arc?

[@musalediju8142]

Unohana death felt kind of forced. I feels like shounen jump told kubo to kill someone that not byakuya so and make unohana the casualty.

[@SamsarasArt]

Szayel's death is the most horrifying imo.

[@G6Tarantula]

It wasn’t crazy big or anything but Maki’s fight with kenpachi was heart breaking.

[@kennithunderwood1086]

What I always thought is that bac was almost to strong for the 13 the first time and Yama knew if they returned that they couldn’t win

[@phonyalias7574]

The one thing I would like Komamura to have had was for him to be shown as part of squad 7 during the epilogue/hell arc. Not as the captain anymore obviously, but perhaps back up for Iba, similar to how Urahara, Ukitake, and Shunsui all had two lieutenants as well.

[@mahkicarter]

When I saw the recap episode of tybw season 2 and they had rukia’s bankai have nightmare (tybw version) I instantly thought of you lol.

[@Psychoveliatonet]

You know it's a good one when the moment you see #1 you're like "oh yeah, that makes sense for #1."

[@ninjadad3769]

I enjoyed this one well done bro.

[@klaasfaak4039]

Feel like Senna from the Memories of Nobody movie deserves a mention that was such an emotional ending

[@LeoLikesLamb]

Your videos butter My biscuits thank you

[@ryanarmstrong6345]

Great picks🎉

[@Captain_Sosuke_Aizen]

When I think about it, Rukia have a larger body count than even Aizen. 😆

[@sladew9788]

Tosen and masaki's death should be added to the honorable mentions too. Masaki's death, similar to kaien's death, shapes ichigo's entire world view and his gave him that incessant need to act as the "protector".

[@jacobrosales5942]

I'm surprised that Stark didn't make the list.

[@mugi2595]

Too bad Starrk's death isn't in here. It's incredibly tragic. For me that one would definitely be in the top-5.

[@Reik_Kregar]

Thank you fot recognising Nnoitra's death

[@Tushiro10captain]

Ohrihime falling for Ulquiorra was epic !

[@BrianMartininc]

4/10 on the list. but I love debating your list because you're one of my fav bleach youtubers. 😂 - #10 - Äs Nödt death should be 10 cause he didn’t kill Byakuya #9 Ginjo - He wasn't as fully fleshed out as a character to have the meaning it should have. #8 is fine #7 is fine #6 Yhwach's Auswahlen both times #5 Gin, #4 Perinda’s battle and death scene was better than Szayelaporro on all levels so I don’t know why it wasn’t on the list. #3 Unohana’s death #2 is fine #1 Is fine

[@DracoFoxy_G]

Ulquiorra Cifer might have been the 4th espada but he is the first in our hearts, and this list

[@zerobarge718]

I almost cried 6 times watching this.

[@muriok2474]

Ulquiorra death til this day gives me chills every time I watch it

[@Abdelhadi401]

I'm surprise Starkk not in this list

[@derekrichardson7853]

Askin has one of the most badass deaths. Gets his heart ripped out of him.

[@DenizenoftheAges]

Although Ulquiorra was definitely number two.

[@tonysmith4207]

Ichigos mother should have been a honourable mention, as pretty much sets the whole story in motion.

[@YooSouth]

When You Think About It (From A Certain Point Of View) Ichigo vs Ginjo Was A Battle Between 2 Soul Kings

[@InMaTeofDeath]

My favorites are when Byakuya kills Renji and then when As nodt kills Byakuya.

[@LoganWH8]

On the topic of deaths, I think more characters should’ve died during the Fake Karakura Town arc. Like, despite beating everyone present, Aizen didn’t kill a single Captain, Lieutenant, or Vizard other than Tosen and Gin, the two he came with!

[@LoganWH8]

Off the top of my head, I would say Hinamori, Tetsuzaimon, and Hiyori could’ve died without taking much from the future of the story

[@TheZombieburner]

Ulquiorra's death still makes me cry like a little bitch, to this day, all these years on. Amazing writing.

[@jaxoncole8132]

Ulquiorra stole my heart

[@jaedensm205]

Seeing shrieker getting dragged into hell was pretty insane

[@nathangardner6423]

I'd have had a medical team on standby to save Unohana, I mean Zaraki didn't outright kill her she just stopped healing herself.

[@xavierstewart5756]

I definitely agree on having a medical team on standby to save her and then later on, Unohana goes face to face with a Sternritter that she can go toe to toe with. And then go back to being Retsu by the epilogue of the arc. That’s how I would’ve wrote for Unohana, cause she’s my personal favorite character

[@agni_oh]

@@xavierstewart5756she definitely deserved more. Her only being a stepladder for Kenpachi doesn't feel right to her whole arc

[@FloTaishou]

Maybe as honorable metions the death of Abirama Redder the sudden death of "Kira" und the rest of officers

[@richard_n]

#6 is my personal favorite, a villain getting what they deserve.

[@Malkiore1]

Ugh someone get ahold of his wife and force him to never cut his hair that short again. Does the man not realize how better he looks with shoulder length hair?????

[@jolu8889]

Wish you had included Tosen's his end is 1 of the worst after such a tragic fall into villainy and to finish off 1 of the best fights innthe story

[@pepeelghetto1231]

Tommo come on not even a honorable mention for Tousen and Haschwalth? :, Edit: Also Starrk

[@varsoonhks3211]

Ichigo's death was pretty wild

[@LoganWH8]

I think Tosen’s death scene was a pretty great one, less because of Tosen himself but rather for how it impacted Shuhei and Komamura, and the abrupt way Tosen actually died. Rather than a slow, calm death in the arms of the people who loved him, Tosen is suddenly and violently taken out by Aizen.

[@michaeltemple6695]

I would of like to see kenpachi vs unohana fight each other and the sternritters during the 2nd Invasion a free for seeing which kenpachi would rack up more kills while bringing out zaraki hidden potential

[@danielmacdonald9287]

Starrk's definitely should have been here somewhere. One of the saddest.

[@JR-182]

Nnotira is my favorite bleach character. Please talk about him more.

[@peterchauvin1486]

Big fan of gin's dearh

[@in-craig-ible6160]

Shaz Domino. Ichigo encountered him after leaving the Graganta when he escaped from Quilge's Jail - it's even better in the anime than in the manga. Ichigo fucking deleted the guy from existence.