After Ichigo appears to regain his Shinigami powers, he is mocked by Kgo Ginj, who states it only looks this way, for he had stolen all of his powers and Rukia would only manage to give him some of her power. Ikkaku's bankai! When Yumichika asks if he heard the news, Ikkaku saying he did, states people at Rukongai cannot vanish on their own, and they should not underestimate their division. Calling him an imbecile, Renji reveals the presence of himself and Ikkaku, Zaraki, Hitsugaya, and Byakuya, who are all observing the situation. Within the tornado, a stunned Edrad picks up on Ikkaku's mention of Bankai, prompting Ikkaku to confirm this while the tornado clears to reveal him standing with his Bankai, Rymon Hzukimaru, two massive blades linked to a third floating behind his back with a handle, before he assumes a combat stance. Ikkaku's skills are on par with the average Gotei 13 captain. Calling Ikkaku's reaction impolite, Edrad notes that this is how Arrancar release their Zanpakut and brings up Ikkaku's philosophy of introducing himself to those he is about to kill prior to fully introducing himself to a stunned Ikkaku. [72] After all of the combatants are separated by a massive explosion, Ikkaku and Yumichika confront Giselle Gewelle, who cautions them against attacking her. Ikkaku hides the fact he has achieved bankai because his only goal is to surpass his captain, Kenpachi Zaraki. High Spiritual Power: As a lieutenant and former 3rd seat of the Gotei 13, Ikkaku boasts a high level of spiritual power. Its tsuba is an oval, with what look like three small teardrops in relief on both the top and bottom end. [56] Ikkaku faces off against Moe, who surprises Ikkaku with the devastating power of his Fullbring-enhanced punches, which topple the trees around them. Ikkaku is very self-conscious about his baldness, often insisting he is not bald, but that his head is "shaven", and will threaten anyone who points this out. Ikkaku is a tall and muscular man. As the fights around Karakura Town rage on, Ikkaku challenges his Arrancar opponent to pull out his Zanpakut, but the Arrancar does not think it will . He's not the most powerful Soul Reaper, but he will never back down from a challenge, and he has grown only stronger since we first met him. Edrad mentally declares that he will crush Ikkaku before the latter can cut off his arm as he fires jets of flame from his shoulders and declares that he cannot lose in a contest of raw power. With over 30 years of experience in voice acting, among his most recognized characters are Hiei in Yu Yu Hakusho, Ikkaku Madarame in Bleach, Balmung in . Spinning the bladed end, he advances, prompting Ichigo to yell at him to put it away, having already lost. Enhanced Endurance: Ikkaku has an incredibly high level of endurance, able to ignore most injuries without noticeably affecting his performance. After Ikkaku wakes up, he is greeted by Ichigo, who reveals he used the ointment in Ikkaku's Zanpakut to heal their wounds. as Giselle reveals that she killed Bambietta to turn her into a zombie, Mayuri Kurotsuchi arrives to take over the fight. Suddenly, when Edrad sees Ikkaku moving to swing his left arm and presumes the latter is attacking with his Zanpakut, he is astonished to find himself blocking Ikkaku's scabbard, which Ikkaku had moved to his left hand, before Ikkaku slashes at his face with his Zanpakut in his right hand. When Ichigo cuts Hzukimaru in half, cutting deeply into the center of Ikkaku's chest at the same time, Ikkaku, laughing, tells Ichigo he should give up since he can still hold his sword. When Renji asked Ikkaku to train him, the two battled. When Poww, wondering if Shinigami pray to a god, asks who he prays to, Ikkaku is perplexed by the concept too. Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features. Ikkaku hides the fact he has achieved bankai because his only goal is to surpass his captain, Kenpachi Zaraki. When the smoke clears, Ikkaku, withstanding the blow, holds Edrad's fist upon his back. When the group is attacked by several Jigoku no Gaki, Ikkaku slices open the head of one of them and warns his comrades that they are not ordinary Hollows due to their lack of Reiatsu before declaring that they need to spread out and combat the Jigoku no Gaki all at once. When Ikkaku comments on a lightning strike, Iba, scolding him for being ignorant, states it was not a lighting strike, but Kid, and it would not have reached them, for it was a targeted attack. And they're both made of metal. [47] He begins a confrontation with one of Baraggan Louisenbairn's Fraccin, Choe Neng Poww. [50] Grabbing Ikkaku, Iba, running, states they are no match for someone who just sent his captain flying. After resolving why Ichigo did not run away as well, Ikkaku attacks. Ikkaku has a sense of loyalty to Zaraki; refusing to take the position as captain of either the 3rd, 5th, or 9th Divisions, when Aizen and his cohorts defected from Soul Society, wishing to remain under Zaraki's command until he dies. [101] When Moe broke his Zanpakut, Ikkaku resorted to fighting unarmed, and swiftly defeated the Fullbringer.[102]. 5 INCREDIBLY WEAK: Ikkaku Madarame Rymon Hzukimaru. Smiling at him, Zaraki stated it was not like he went easy on him; he was just lucky to escape death. By clicking Accept All, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". His muscle control is highly developed, for after having a shoulder dislocated, he reset it by flexing his muscles. Bleach: Burchi (2004-2012): Season 3, Episode 11 - Renji, tamash no chikai! Renji thought Ikakku could've filled one of the Captain vacancies. Ikkaku hides the fact he has achieved bankai because his only goal is to surpass his captain, Kenpachi Zaraki. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. Due to it being a Kid-type Zanpakut, Yumichika hides this from the 11th Division, for fear of being hated as the division is known for shunning non-direct combat blades. Shinigami Soul [3][4] Ten years after the defeat of Yhwach, as a lieutenant, Ikkaku now wears a lieutenant's badge on his left arm.[5]. Three hours prior to Jshir Ukitake's Kons Reisai, Ikkaku spars with Ichika after she shows up late for a session and effortlessly keeps her at bay while inquiring about her interest in Kazui Kurosaki, to Ichika's chagrin. 76 kg (168 lbs. For that reason alone he became a Soul Reaper along with his childhood friend, Yumichicka. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. [103], Enhanced Strength: Ikkaku possesses a high level of strength. it wasn't ikkaku that suggested he'd become captain if he revealed his bankai, you mean seemingly un blockable so far at least in the one situation it was used it had over whelming cuting power, ikkaku never had a limiter on to begin with. Ikkaku came from the streets of Rukongai. Ikkaku hides the fact he has achieved bankai because his only goal is to surpass his captain, Kenpachi Zaraki. He barely managed to beat some random arrancar hothead with it. When Grimmjow inquires about which one of them is stronger, a startled Rukia warns Ichigo to retreat before Grimmjow stabs his right hand into her abdomen and observes it is not her, which he expected. [9], Ikkaku and Yumichika Ayasegawa encounter Ichigo Kurosaki and Ganju Shiba upon their intrusion into the Seireitei. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Suddenly, Yumichika arrives and reminds Ikkaku that he needs to attend the Jogimen Reibaku tonight like all the other lieutenants do, leading Ikkaku to send Ichika home early and make preparations to depart for the Human World.[95]. Maybe his shikai has a great magic ability, but it's his nature not to use it. [86] He panics when Zaraki's entire body begins to twist after he heedlessly attacks a second time. Daichi Teny, which sends several chucks of rock flying at Bambietta. Partner Ikkaku commonly fights with his sword held in a normal grip and the sheath held in reverse grip, showing his mastery of the two variations of sword-fighting. [70] Soon afterward, Ikkaku, Yumichika, Hisagi, Renji, Rukia, and Byakuya confront the Sternritter gathered at Ichigo's location. Upon seeing the large Arrancar, rather than be intimidated by his size, Ikkaku is amused, stating he is a "big boy" and prays he is as tough as he looks. Ikkaku's Bankai might look a bit cool, but they don't really serve a purpose aside from appearing massive and multiplying his attack power. Put off by this, Ikkaku, telling the Arrancar about the concept of the "Last Courtesy", states his name and rank. He is calmly informed that neither Mayuri nor Zaraki look like they are struggling enough in the battle to warrant their interference or help. It doesn't do anything. Scolding Ikkaku, he tells him his job was to protect the pillar, and yet it was destroyed. Ikkaku Madarame battles against the Arrancar Edrad Liones. In response, an amused Edrad admits that he underestimated Ikkaku and that it would be better to fight with his Zanpakut released against someone like him, which Ikkaku interprets as Edrad finally acknowledging his skill, though Edrad denies this. However, Edrad is startled to sense that the Reiatsu of Rymon Hzukimaru is increasing, and as he comments on Edrad finally noticing this, Ikkaku explains that Hzukimaru is lazy to the point of usually being asleep when he performs Bankai, such that the only way to wake its full power is to exchange blows with an enemy, with its dragon crest slowly turning red as it starts to wake and indicating that Rymon Hzukimaru is at maximum power when it is completely filled. [46], When Aizen and his top three Espada invade the fake Karakura Town, Ikkaku, along with Yumichika Ayasegawa, Shhei Hisagi, and Izuru Kira, is tasked with protecting the four pillars which keep the real Karakura Town in Soul Society. I'm wondering why Ikkaku (who had one of the coolest Bankai in my personal opinion) was never shown releasing it again after battling Edrad Liones. Refusing, Ikkaku states he will only lay down his weapon when he is dead, and he will never walk away from a fight like a coward. Birthday As the two captains argue with one another and Hanatar panics about being left behind, Ikkaku suggests to an impatient Yumichika that they should run on ahead of their superior.[85]. English and our During an address to his division, Zaraki was greeted by Ikkaku and Yumichika, who had become Shinigami and joined the division. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. According to Yumichika Ayasegawa, Ikkaku was the 2nd strongest man in the 11th Division when he was the 3rd Seat. [90] After Mayuri defeats Pernida, Ikkaku and Yumichika return and help him release the de-zombified Hitsugaya and Rangiku from the containers they were in before placing Mayuri in one of the containers. Ikkaku and the captains prepare to return to Soul Society. The Lucky Men, Bleach OST 2 - 02 - Emergence of the Haunted, Bleach OST 3 - 01 - La Distancia Para un Duelo, Bleach OST 2 - 03 - On the Verge of Insanity, Bleach OST 1 - 01 - On the Precipice of Defeat. With Edrad emitting a jet of fire from the opening on his left shoulder to push Ikkaku back with a burst of flame and Ikkaku skidding back through the air, Edrad mentally deduces that rather than enhancing Ikkaku's Kid, speed, or even defensive ability, Rymon Hzukimaru is simply a huge amount of energy with tremendous destructive power, though he observes that such an offense-focused weapon is vulnerable to damage upon seeing that the spade is missing a chunk of its blade. Because if people knew he had Bankai, they would pressure him into becoming a Captain, which Ikkaku doesn't want because he wants to stay in the 11th Division under Zaraki. [9], Sometime later, Ikkaku, while walking around the 11th Division barracks, was greeted by Renji Abarai, a fresh transfer from the 5th Division. After Mayuri lost to Ishida, when he heard about Aizen being a traitor, he said "I'm not interested". While Renji is going to save Rukia from her execution, he encounters Byakuya who is trying make the execution happens at any cost. Ikkaku tricks Edrad into blocking a strike from his scabbard. [48], Unlike the three others, who are successful in defending their pillars, Ikkaku is defeated in his fight against Poww, who destroys the pillar he was guarding. 6th Division Lieutenant Renji Abarai approaches his captain, Byakuya Kuchiki, and requests that the latter not attend the lieutenants meeting while he is away, only for Byakuya to assert that captains are responsible for the duties of their lieutenants. He loves fighting so much, he is unwilling to travel anywhere without a sword, resorting to carrying a wooden one when posing as a student at Karakura High School. Because if it's not, there are quite a few Captains who aren't fit. When Iba, saying Komamura's Bankai is amazing, notes the difference between the captain's Bankai and his is like night and day, a shocked Ikkaku looks on as Iba, asking him if he did not think he would notice, promises not to tell his captain. [54] After Giriko Kutsuzawa tells Ichigo he will experience his Fullbring's power through them, Ikkaku says he is being too cocky. I also thought it was because Zaraki would demand a re-match, and Ikakku knows he still can't beat him, even with Bankai. When Ikkaku states this is the same thing, Yumichika states this means he cannot repel them with Hzukimaru. Ikkaku told Renji they had finished training, and if he wished to learn any more, he would have to figure it out on his own, for Ikkaku did not want Renji to end up mimicking his style. Ikkaku's Bankai! Ikkaku stabs Bambietta, but she merely grabs his face, only for Yumichika to appear and cut her arm off. He is also quite stubborn and cocky at times. Kid: Typical of a member of the 11th Division, Ikkaku has no capability in Kid.[114]. The Freezing White Blade, Zaraki Division's Secret Story! Ikkaku hides the fact he has achieved bankai because his only goal is to surpass his captain, Kenpachi Zaraki. Saying they should not move rashly at night, Ikkaku states they will be doing exactly what the enemy wants if they move around in the shadows as Mask De Masculine appears above them, and beats them into the ground. Fans have wanted to see an animated version of the final arc for years, and Kenpachi's Bankai is a major reason why. [22] Later, he, almost beating up Keigo Asano, is stopped by Rangiku, who, slapping him on the head, tells him if he does not stop, she will tell on him to his lieutenant Yachiru Kusajishi, prompting him to apologize. Yes, he lost a few segments in his bankai do to it having been broken. While a large, wide tornado crackling with Reiatsu forms around Ikkaku and Edrad, several nearby windows are shattered and multiple phone lines are cut, forcing Keigo to scramble back when one sparking with electricity lands on the ground near him as he expresses astonishment at this development and a smiling Yumichika notes Ikkaku has decided to use it.