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Tite Kubo’sBleachhas been transcended to be one of the most popular anime series in the Shonen series, which flaunts some of the most renowned antagonists in the anime industry. One such name is Sōsuke Aizen, the former captain of the 5th Division of the Gotei 13, who has proved time and again why he is the most popular and layered villain in the entire series.
The much-loved villain made a glorious comeback in theThousand-Year Blood War,where he is now siding with the Soul Society to take down Yhwach. However, long before he was responsible for hampering the peace within the world, he planned to become the Soul King and came quite close to achieving it.
However, he was defeated by Ichigo Kurosaki, the series’ protagonist. Interestingly, it is believed by the fans that Aizen might have been holding himself back as a fan theory lingers around the internet, which claims that his Bankai might have been so broken that he preferred to fight without it.
BleachTheory Claims Sōsuke Aizen Had an Overpowering Bankai
There’s no denying that in Tite Kubo’s magnum opus,Bleach,Sōsuke Aizen is the most iconic and the strongest being, where every outcome in the series is just a mere part of his plan. The mangaka has taken immense time in giving him all the love in the world, developing him to be the most cold, calculating, effortlessly deceptive, and overwhelmingly strong.
While he showcased his real strength inTYBW, he was terrifyingly strong and showcased monstrous feats of strength. However, in the original series, he pretended to be a measly scholar before revealing his true identity, showcasing his swordsman skill, and taking on multiple foes at the same time.
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However, his true battle prowess was revealed when he went against Genryusai Shigekuni Yamamoto, where he not only battled the old man but also compelled him to use his Bankai. The same was true in his battle with Ichigo, where he refrained from using his Bankai despite coming close to losing the battle.
Hence, a question lingered in the minds of the fans,“Why wouldn’t he use his Bankai to change the tide of the fight?”The internet had been buzzing about his missing Bankai until a fan came forward, where they claimed that the antagonist refused to use his Bankai because that might be a little too much for him to handle.
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Aizen’s heavy reliance on his Shikai proves his lack of control over his potential. Well, the theory is open for debate, but when you are theson of the strongest Captain-Commander of the Gotei 13, you are destined to be one of the most broken antagonists in the entire series.
Aizen’s Character OvershadowedBleach’sFlaws
A key reason that makes Aizen the most loved antagonist in the series is not because he was the strongest, but the series peaked when he was shown to be an early evil. His plans and motives felt too mediocre and did not convince every viewer, who questioned his“it’s all part of my plan”mindset.
The decision to reveal his true intentions much later in the series affected its reputation. Additionally, Kubo-Sensei’s injury leading to the series ending with a sub-par ending heavily dented the series’ fame. Nevertheless, Aizen left an indelible mark on the series, where fans were taken aback by the character’s profound impact on making everyone’s lives worse.
Moreover, he was heavily responsible for unlocking Ichigo’s true potential and making him the real hero who could protect his loved ones. Thus, he set a high standard among the anime villains, where he became the greatest manipulator, impressing the audience, who loved and sympathized with him on his defeat.
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Hence, a lot has been showcased using the character, but it majorly proves how the series can give rise to the most overpowered villains when it comes to the Shonen trope.
Bleachcan be streamed on Hulu.
Tushar Auddy
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Tushar Auddy is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, primarily covering WWE. He has contributed to anime, MCU, DCU, animation, and TV Series, giving sharp insights and coming up with his own unique theories, which take the fandom by storm.
