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Bleachhas several mysteries, but none are more confusing than the unexplained disappearance of Yachiru Kusajishi inBleach: Thousand-Year Blood War.The ever-playful and childish but formidable character was Kenpachi Zaraki’s lieutenant, so her absence is puzzling.
The rank of a Soul Reaper Lieutenant carries a lot of meaning and weight in the world ofBleach.In Yachiru’s case, she might have a childlike appearance, but she’s incredibly powerful, proving her worthy of the rank.
She was also Kenpachi Zaraki’s constant companion. So despite him fighting inBleach: Thousand-Year Blood War,her absence makes no sense. Yachiru didn’t die in battle, it’s almost like she faded.Bleachfans have offered a reliable explanation for the lieutenant’s disappearance.
Yachiru Kusajishi was never a real person, she was a manifestation
According toBleachfans, the simplest explanation is that Yachiru was never an ordinary Soul Reaper. Her character hasn’t made sense in a long time but we were used to her. Her absence proves she was the manifestation of Kenpachi’s Zanpakuto, which would explain her unwavering loyalty to him.
DuringBleach: Thousand-Year Blood War,Kenpachi was pushed beyond his limits in his battle against Gremmy Thoumeaux. The captain finally heard the true name of his Zanpakuto, Nozarashi, allowing him to unleash his real Shikai form. However, this is the point where Yachiru just disappears.
Bleachfans were incredibly puzzled by this. She didn’t die during the battle and a character like her wouldn’t be off-screened byTite Kuboand Studio Pierrot. A Redditor brings this mystery up and asks for answers, mainly wondering if she died.
Some fans had answers for the original post, which makes sense with the lore of Kenpachi Zaraki and Yachiru’s existence.
Through these discussions, the original Reddit user who posted it had an epiphany of their own that perfectly articulated Yachiru and Kenpachi’s dynamic.
So in conclusion, Yachiru never existed as herself but as Kenpachi’s Zanpakuto. She was formidable enough to have her own powers but when the captain realized her existence was holding him back, he had to let her go. It’s poetic in a way but their dynamic will be missed.
So is Yachiru technically dead inBleach?
Yachiru’s disappearance now makes more sense when considering the possibility she was his Zanpakuto all along. But does this mean the lieutenant is gone? This fan offers a different perspective.
This would make Nozarashi her “true self,” unlocking her andKenpachi Zaraki’s full potentialas his Shikai. This means their dynamic is still alive but in a new form.
Nozarashi still retains Yachiru’s personality and mannerisms. It’s quite a unique and interesting dynamic that transcends humanity that only Tite Kubo could write. However, her absence is justone of many mysteries inBleach: Thousand-Year Blood War.
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So, no, Yachiru isn’t dead. She’s now exactly where she belonged in Kenpachi Zaraki’s soul. Thanks to her,he’s one of the strongest characters. She serves as his development inBleach: Thousand-Year Blood War,offering a conclusion to her arc simultaneously.
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood Waris available on Hulu.
Bidisha Mitra
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Bidisha is an Anime Content Writer at FandomWire with over 700 published articles. With over 7 years of writing experience, she’s versatile and adept. When she’s not writing, she’s also a voice actor on the side.Bidisha is currently continuing to learn Japanese and gets more fluent everyday. Her expertise is One Piece, Bungo Stray Dogs, and Haikyuu, but has been watching anime for over a decade. She was previously a Content Writer reviewing the latest Kpop music.
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