Bankai With the biggest weakness

Key Takeaways

• Byakuya's Bankai can leave him exposed due to his hidden safe zones for enemies to exploit.
• Kyoraku's Bankai can damage allies due to its range, limiting its usefulness.
• Kenpachi's Bankai rips through his body with great force, posing a danger to himself and others.

In the world of bleachBankai is the Soul Reaper's last trump card that they will not use when it is necessary. Although these special abilities are usually powerful and often effective in destroying their opponents, because they are unique in their way of working, some have major weaknesses and drawbacks that limit their use. the general.

Because of this, some captains choose to use their Bankai once or twice during the series to avoid leaving them exposed in the middle of the battle. Looking at the most obvious weaknesses though can severely limit the user's ability in battle, these Bankai take the cake for having the biggest holes in their credibility.

8 Senbonzakura Kageyoshi (Byakuya Kuchiki)

Byakuya's safe zone can be revealed by his enemies while in Bankai

• First appearance: Episode 58

Zenbonsakura Kageyoshi, arguably the most famous Bankai of the series, sees Byakuya surround his opponents with his sharp claws before killing them with his infinite blades. Considering how many times Byakuya had used this technique, the risk ratio was not as high as some, but there was still one major flaw that Tsukishima had shown during the Fullbring Arc: the safe zone.

It turns out that Byakuya's enemies can attack from any direction and at any time, but Byakuya is still safe because he can stand in a small circle of safety in the middle of his Bankai. If a fighter manages to get close to Byakuya and also stay inside the circle, it can be a real problem for the captain as the ability renders him useless.

7 Katen Kyokotsu Karamatsu Shinju (Kyoraku Shusui)

The area of ​​influence of this Bankai can be dangerous to use with nearby partners

• First appearance: TYBW Episode 35

Kyoraku's Bankai consists of four different moves, each of which consists of slowly draining the opponent's strength and willpower, chopping them to pieces as he goes. Kyoraku only unleashes his Bankai once during the series, because while it's amazing on a single target, as Ukitake points out, it's also dangerous to Kyoraku's allies.

Kyoraku's Bankai has an area of ​​effect, meaning that if an ally jumps into the same battle while using it, things can go awry very quickly, and can even lead to death. people. After Kyoraku uses Bankai against Lille Barro, it turns out that he is also seriously injured due to the amount of stress it puts on his body, which is another drawback of this brilliant technique.

6 Ryumon Hozukimaru (Ikkaku Madarame)

Bankai with slow startup limits its general usability

• First appearance: Episode 118

The moment when Ikkaku unleashes his Bankai against the Arrancar is often cited by fans as one of the best and most exciting Bankai activation scenes in the entire show. Although Ikkaku is not a captain, he has managed to acquire a very impressive Bankai that turns his Zanpakuto into two large cleavers that are bigger than enough to destroy even the most durable opponents.

However, as he admitted earlier, Ryumon Hozukimaru is a “Slow Worker” as the spirit of the Zanpakuto only begins to awaken as the battle progresses. As explained later in the series during Fake Karakura Town, Ikaku's Bankai also weakens each time it is broken. So, while it's still very powerful and certainly a terrifying sight, the amount of time it takes to apply this Bankai is a time that most Soul Reapers can't handle when fighting hard.

5 Zanka no Tachi (Genryusai Yamamoto)

Yamamoto's Destroying Bankai can only be used for a limited time

• First appearance: TYBW Episode 6

Zanka no Tachi, the Bankai of none other than Captain Yamamoto, is one of the most destructive and powerful in all of Soul Society. When Yamamoto unleashed the power of his Zanpakuto, he cycled through four different phases of attack, which involved burning his enemies to death and destroying them out of existence, but with such power has a high price.

As Yamamoto explained during his battle with Yhwach, using Zanka no Tachi for too long would destroy not only his enemies, but himself, and even the entire Soul Society. Even as Yamamoto revealed his first Bankai, the atmosphere in Soul Society immediately became heavy, which only seemed to get worse as soon as the sword moved.

4 Suzumushi Tsuishiki Enma Korogi (Kaname Tosen)

Tosen's Bankai is instantly removed if the opponent gets too close to his sword

• First appearance: Episode 51

Since Tosen was a captain for a short time in the series, fans only see him use Bankai once, against another captain. However, in this confrontation with Kenpachi, Tosen's Bankai technique is fully explained, able to completely block the opponent's mind, allowing Tosen to cut them off from many non-existent dimensions. feeling, seeing, or hearing something.

Fortunately, Zaraki was able to find a major Bankai weakness as he took Tosen's blade, completely draining his power and leaving him completely exposed. Since Kenpachi is a fighter who likes to get up close and personal with his enemies, he can read them quickly, so Tosen's Bankai can be more suitable against multiple opponents, which limits his abilities.

3 Kokujo Tengen Myo (Komamura Sajin)

Komamura will bear all damages caused to his Bank

• First appearance: Episode 51

It focuses specifically on Komamura's Bankai before he got the upgraded version later in the story. Kokujo Tengen Myo is a giant version of Komamura in every way, meaning it will follow their movements and every physical attack as they do it. However, this also means that, since the two are completely linked, any damage that Kokujo Tengen Myo takes will also be dealt to Komamura.

It also doesn't help that this Bankai, while fast for its size, is still on the slower side compared to many others, and can be easily exploited if they have abilities that make them agile. the opponent will be invisible. Once again, Komamura perfects this Bankai for the Millennium War, but it still has flaws that make it dangerous to use.

2 Nozarashi (Zaraki Kenpachi)

Zaraki's Bankai rips through his body for a surge of electricity

• First appearance: Chapter 669

Kenpachi's most powerful Bankai is an ultimate technique that can be said to cause as much damage to the user as it does to the opponent. When Zaraki took out Nozarashi, he took on an oni-like form with glowing red skin and black markings covering his skin. He also gains a powerful boost, and is much more ferocious than before, though Kenpachi would be confused by this form.

This means that he becomes a killing machine that will strike down friends and enemies alike if his mindless gaze is upon them. In addition, the Bankai has so much power that it tears apart Kenpachi's body when using it, leaving him weak after using it. There is always a chance that Kenpachi will get himself, or others die when using Bankai, which is why limiting its use as much as possible is highly recommended to other captains.

1 Hakka No Togame (Rukia Kuchiki)

One wrong move with this cold Bankai could lead to Rukia losing a limb, or even her life.

• First appearance: TYBW Episode 19

Rukia's Bankai, which she first used against Sternritter As Nodt during the Millennium War, saw her take down everything nearby, including herself. If Rukia's opponents caught in the attack immediately collapse, Rukia will survive, although moving her body too quickly can cause severe damage to her body, and can lead to even death if he is too hasty.

This also means that Rukia doesn't have much experience using Bankai, and while it's not a weakness on its own, it can still be dangerous when paired with Bankai that requires a lot of caution to use. to be used properly without causing injury. . Fortunately, Byakuya was there during the As Nodt battle to remind Rukia that slowly draining the Bankai was crucial to using it safely.