Bleach Manga (many spoilers) discussion

[waffle_x_v]

Seriously. Don't compare the lame **** fullbringers to the espada. Espada>shinigami if it wasn't for the lame plot hax.

[-Espada-]

maybe the Shinigami will use ganju and the fullbringers as human shields or something. honestly they wont be much of use against the Vandenreich. also since its been a while since we saw Grimmjow, Kubo probably changed his appearance to displease the fans. Hes probably gonna have some stoopid new haircut and/or stoopidly styled beard.

[JD]

Tsukishima has one of the most Hax abilities we have ever seen in the Manga he shouldn't have any trouble with the Stern Ritter. One cut and they'll be worshiping him not "Juha Bach-Sama or His Majesty."

maybe the Shinigami will use ganju and the fullbringers as human shields or something. honestly they wont be much of use against the Vandenreich. also since its been a while since we saw Grimmjow, Kubo probably changed his appearance to displease the fans. Hes probably gonna have some stoopid new haircut and/or stoopidly styled beard.

The Vandenreich really isn't that powerful from what we've seen besides Juha Bach and Haschwald. Berenice,Jerome,Loyd,Royd,Driscoll,Shaz,As Nodt, Quilge, and NaNaNa were already defeated that's 9 of the 26 Stern Ritter.

[Ver-mont]

The Vandenreich really isn't that powerful from what we've seen besides Juha Bach and Haschwald. Berenice,Jerome,Loyd,Royd,Driscoll,Shaz,As Nodt, Quilge, and NaNaNa were already defeated that's 9 of the 26 Stern Ritter.

But don't forget Royd wiped the floor with Kenpachi, so there must be some really dangerous ones between the ones who survived.

[The Great Butler]

The Vandenreich really isn't that powerful from what we've seen besides Juha Bach and Haschwald. Berenice,Jerome,Loyd,Royd,Driscoll,Shaz,As Nodt, Quilge, and NaNaNa were already defeated that's 9 of the 26 Stern Ritter.

Seven of those got destroyed by either Yamamoto or Kenpachi, though. When you look at the two left - especially Kirge Opie - you see what the Stern Ritter can really do.

I've heard some comments that the three Stern Ritter that Yamamoto fried during his battle with Royd Lloyd-as-Juha Bach - As Nodt, NaNaNa and Buzzbee - actually survived, though. I thought it was pretty clear they were dead, but did I miss something?

[TsukiMirage]

The fact that they first required to weaken the Captains by taking their Bankai would suggest that they weren't that much stronger then VC/low Captain.

As for those three being alive, not that I can see. They didn't reappear or anything after being blasted by Yamamoto, so can't see what would imply they survived.

[JD]

The fact that they first required to weaken the Captains by taking their Bankai would suggest that they weren't that much stronger then VC/low Captain.

As for those three being alive, not that I can see. They didn't reappear or anything after being blasted by Yamamoto, so can't see what would imply they survived.

Busby was the only one that was shown to still be alive.

[Ciccone]

Seriously. Don't compare the lame **** fullbringers to the espada. Espada>shinigami if it wasn't for the lame plot hax.

I don't know. I mean even Aizen seemed disappointed with the Espada, and he's the one who created them. They just weren't as good as they were originally hyped to be. But I do give them some credit for pushing the shinigami to their limits (well, most of them anyway).

[Useless]

With regards to Senshumaru being a male or female, she is a female.

She refers to herself as "妾" (warawa). Quite archaic, but generally female way of self addressing.

Just an Fyi for those who were really wondering, or are still questioning it. ^^

[-Espada-]

So far after reading Chapter 512 and onward i can only say two words... "The Heart"

[Nightstar1994]

I'm desperately happy Tsukishima is back. We need more of him!

[Ciccone]

With regards to Senshumaru being a male or female, she is a female.

She refers to herself as "妾" (warawa). Quite archaic, but generally female way of self addressing.

Just an Fyi for those who were really wondering, or are still questioning it. ^^

But maybe Senshumaru really is a dude and he just refers to himself using a female pronoun because he's feminine? Or is that just out of the question? I don't know much about Japanese culture. :x

[Useless]

But maybe Senshumaru really is a dude and he just refers to himself using a female pronoun because he's feminine? Or is that just out of the question? I don't know much about Japanese culture. :x

It could be, I don't know for sure, however, the pronoun 'warawa' was originally used by women of samurai families, and its used today in fictional settings to represent women of archaic noble families.

Given Shenshumaru's status as a RG member, ornate appearance, and style of dress, she reflects all the aforementioned details fairly accurately, speech being the most dead giveaway. So I'm inclined to believe it's a woman until proven otherwise.

[Ver-mont]

But maybe Senshumaru really is a dude and he just refers to himself using a female pronoun because he's feminine? Or is that just out of the question? I don't know much about Japanese culture. :x

It isn't out of the question. There are effeminate characters who refer to themselves with feminine pronuns (just like tomboy girls sometimes refer to themselves with masculine pronouns).

[-Espada-]

It isn't out of the question. There are effeminate characters who refer to themselves with feminine pronuns (just like tomboy girls sometimes refer to themselves with masculine pronouns).

her gender is out of the question. the Wiki has made that clear.

[JD]

I think Senjumaru is a female now she doesn't have an adamsapple(or however it's spelled)

http://www.mangapanda.com/bleach/517/16
http://www.mangapanda.com/bleach/517/15
http://www.mangapanda.com/bleach/517/19


You can see the bulge on Pompadour's throat.
http://www.mangapanda.com/bleach/517/8

[TsukiMirage]

her gender is out of the question. the Wiki has made that clear.

Not necessarily disagreeing with you about the gender, but a wiki is hardly a reliable source.

[Ciccone]

her gender is out of the question. the Wiki has made that clear.

Can't the Wiki be edited by anyone? I mean, I saw like three different names for the bald Royal Guard member this week on the Bleach Wiki, so it doesn't seem to be very accurate.

Anyway, I'm honestly surprised that the Spirit King is going to be revealed soon. I always thought he'd appear in the last chapters or something, but Kubo has really surprised me lately. But I'm kind of upset by how Zangetsu has been treated; first Ichigo lost it along with his powers when he beat Aizen, and after going through the trouble of obtaining it again during the Fullbringer arc, it got broken by that blond Vandenreich guy and he'll have to get a replacement. Tsk tsk.

[waffle_x_v]

Chapter's out. Pretty descent we just got some miscellaneous info is all.

[The Great Butler]

The Soul King reminds me of Tabuu from Brawl...