Most random powerups in Bleach

Key points

• Ichigo's rapid mastery of Bankai challenges the norms of the Shinigami in Bleach.
• Unohana's sudden transformation into a powerful fighter leaves fans baffled.
• Yoruichi's unexpected display of thunderous power does not develop in Bleach.

Bleach is one of the most beloved anime of all time, despite some issues regarding the writing and pacing. The battles in this series are hands down the best thing Bleachallowing fans to watch their favorite characters reach new heights of power over and over again.

However, there are times when BleachThe writing fails to justify some of the power-ups that happen during battles. This can make for frustrating viewing as fans are forced to accept certain battle developments that don't feel as cathartic as they should.

8 Tensa Zangetsu

Somehow, three days is enough time for Ichigo to learn his Bankai

• Debut: Publication! The black blade, the miraculous power (Episode 58 of Bleach)

The Soul Society story arc revealed the concept of Bankai as something that takes Shinigami years to master. So, it's fitting that the character with ridiculous plot armor manages to game the system and gain this power in just three days.

For what it's worth, players get to see Ichigo's grueling training help him discover this new form, which makes his Bankai form somewhat justifiable. However, the three day time limit is something that most people still find difficult to believe in, regardless of how gifted Ichigo may be at being a shinigami.

7 Retsu Unohana reveals her former title of Kenpachi

Apparently, this Shinigami is strong enough to fight Zaraki face to face

• Debut: The battle (Episode 10 of Bleach: Thousand-year blood war)

There's no denying that the battle between Kenpachi and Unohana is one of the best moments in the series Bleach. The battle reveals many things about their shared past, with Retsu revealing herself as the former holder of the Kenpachi title.

Having barely played a role in any combat before this point, Unohana suddenly reveals herself as one of the strongest shinigami in the world. Bleach and dies not long after. It's a sudden transition that fans don't have time to digest, since he dies before the true extent of his powers can be discovered.

6 Nelliel Tu Odelschwanck's true form

She turns out to be a powerful Arrancar instead of an annoying child

• Debut: Nel's secret (Episode 192 of Bleach)

At the beginning of the Hueco Mundo story arc, Nel appears as an annoying kid who can't pronounce Ichigo's name correctly. However, after seeing her savior being tortured at the hands of Nnoitra Gilga, something awakens within her.

Both Ichigo and the fans are surprised to see that Nel was a powerful Arrancar who once held the title of 3rd Espada. This revelation comes out of nowhere, and it's a shame that she barely gets to shine before being relegated to a comedic character once again.

5 Completed Daiguren Hyorinmaru by Toshiro Hitsugaya

Hitsugaya becomes relevant randomly after faltering for a large portion of the arc

• Debut: The perfect crimson (Chapter 670 of Bleach)

Hitsugaya's participation in the Thousand Year Blood War was sadly lacking, especially since his Bankai was stolen by the Quincy. Fans of this character may be frustrated to see him on the sidelines, but he finally gets to shine after his Daiguren Hyorinmaru matures.

Seeing the true scope of Hitsugaya's Bankai is one of the most beautiful images in the series, even if it may seem rather random. It doesn't help that Gerard Valkyrie is such a towering force that even the full force of Hitsugaya's powers isn't enough to take him out, taking some of the steam out of his adult transformation.

4 Soo Zabimaru by Renji Abarai

Renji had to earn his Zanpakutō's respect and learn his Bankai's true name

• Debut: He rages at ringside (Episode 18 of Bleach: thousand-year bloody war)

After the Bankai breaks, Renji discovers that his Zanpakutō never respected him enough to reveal the true nature of this Bankai. It is only after grueling training at the Royal Palace that he returns to the fray with a reforged Zanpakuto and a new Bankai.

It may be a convenient time, but fans don't care as long as Renji finally gets another significant victory. This character has lost most of his fights and this victory helps re-establish his credibility as one of the strongest shinigami in the world. Bleach.

3 Shunryu Kokubyo Senki by Yoruichi Shihoin

Yoruichi casually reveals a human-feline hybrid with thunderous power

• Debut: God of Thunder 3 (Chapter 662 of Bleach)

Yoruichi is one of the most interesting characters in the film Bleachbut there's no denying that he didn't have many moments to shine in the Thousand Year Blood War. As a result, there's not much to go before she reveals an interesting-looking transformation that should have had a bigger impact.

This shinigami uses his thunder powers to humiliate Askin Nakk Le Vaar, but in this form he becomes moody and unable to muster a sustained offensive. It may be an interesting moment for Yoruichi, but it may seem random to fans who haven't seen her earn this moment Bleach.

2 Vast Lord Ichigo

Getting a hole cut in his chest somehow makes Ichigo stronger

• Debut: Ichigo dies! Orihime, the cry of pain! (Episode 271 of Bleach)

Ichigo can be a frustrating protagonist at times. His personality is a little too one-dimensional at times, but what fans hate most is this character's tendency to randomly power up without any justification. One of these moments comes after he is killed by Ulquiorra.

Most characters would die after getting a hole punched in their chest, but Ichigo is made of a different sauce. Somehow, the Hollow part of his body triggers an admittedly interesting transformation that comes out of nowhere to defeat Ulquiorra permanently and is never revealed again.

1 Final Getsuga Tensho

Ichigo's training in the Dangai is casual and helps him become stronger than ever

• Debut: Conclusion of the fierce fight! Release, the final Getsuga Tensho! (Episode 309 of Bleach)

Aizen is one of the greatest villains in shonen history, and the way his fight with Ichigo is mishandled constitutes one of the story's greatest mistakes. Bleach this permanently damaged the series' reputation. Realizing that Ichigo needed to improve his game to face this enemy, his father decided to use the Dangai's compromised nature to his advantage and help Ichigo train as much as possible in a short amount of time.

The end result is one of the most unsatisfying and random power-ups in Bleach history. Up until that point Aizen could do no wrong, but underestimating Ichigo turned out to be his biggest mistake. He was humiliated by the Substitute Shinigami, who revealed Getsuga Tensho's final form by transforming into a living version of his iconic attack and blasting Aizen with Mugetsu to defeat this antagonist in one fell swoop.

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  October 5, 2004

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  Tite Kubo

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