Biggest betrayal of the series, no

Key Takeaways

• Betrayal in Bleach is shocking and emotional, showing unexpected changes in character dynamics.
• Characters like Giselle, Barragan, and Renji show motivation and loyalty through unexpected betrayals.
• The betrayal adds depth to the story, leading to character growth and shifting alliances within the world of Bleach.

bleach is a series that features multiple plot twists in its long-running narrative, but the most memorable is the sudden betrayal. In the context of bleach is made up of many distinct factions, from the Soul Reapers to the Espada to the Fullbringers, that doesn't necessarily mean that all of its members agree, or have the same goals.

It leads to a few shocking twists that shock the audience the first time they witness them, and since writer Tite Kubo is good at foreshadowing, it makes people wonder if they should have expected it all along. When it comes to emotional impact and the element of surprise, however, these betrayals are the most memorable of the series.

7 Giselle betrayed Bambietta

Seeing how Giselle treats 'Friends' makes her even more scared.

It is technically debatable whether or not Giselle's betrayal of Bambietta counts as treason. However, of all the Sternritter, the Bambies seem to be the closest of friends, despite their possible conflicts. At least there was affection between them, but as soon as Bambiettea saw her fate, instead of letting her rest, Giselle decided to adopt her.

Not only that, but Giselle showed no mercy to her new doll, beating her to the ground and even eating her flesh. Giselle is a troubling character, to say the least, but seeing how willing she is to turn on her friends really takes it to a whole new level.

6 Barragan betrayed Aizen

Barragan reminds Aizen of his reputation as a king in one last act of defiance

In order for a person to be classified as an Espada, they must swear an oath to Aizen. For most Arrancar this was easy to do, but not so for Barragan, the former king of Huecon Mundo. Although he dutifully followed the orders given to him by his new master, it was clear that Barragan was never comfortable sacrificing his power and position to become the grunt of Aizen's army.

So, as soon as he passed out after a fierce battle, Barragan launched his ax at Aizen in a moment of defiance. Unfortunately for the Soul Reapers, Barragan's last attempt to stop Aizen fails, and although brief, it's a betrayal that says a lot about Barragan's character and means that not all Espada are loyal. as fans initially thought.

5 Renji betrays Byakuya

Renji decides to stand by his faith in facing the captain

Deep down, Renji knew he didn't want Rukia killed, but he couldn't refuse the orders of his captain, Byakuya. However, that all changes when Renji confronts Ichigo, who pulls him off his path and makes him realize that, if he wants to change, he needs to stand up for what he believes in.

Renji took this advice to heart, as soon after this battle, he confronted his captain and even brought out his Bankai to stop him in his tracks. While the two reconciled later in the story, it was a moment that said Soul Society was on the brink of civil war, and Byakuya was still a villain who had to be put down, even his own. . lieutenant.

4 Ginjo betrayed Ichigo

Ginjo was the last person Ichigo could trust, and the person he thought would betray him.

Fans initially believed that the main villain of the Fullbring arc was Tsukishima, and while that was technically true, there were villains who worked with Tsukishima in the shadows, that is Ginjo. While each of Tsukishima's friends and family turned against him, for a while Ginjo seemed to be the only one who had his back. In fact, Ichigo has lost his Soul Reaper powers at this point, so Ginjo is his only hope to get rid of Tsukishima for good.

So it's heartbreaking when Ginjo reveals that he only trained Ichigo to steal the Soul Reaper's power for himself. The betrayal left Ichigo devastated in a rare moment, but luckily for him, Rukia and the other soul reapers were able to show up just in time to help him get back on his feet.

3 Gin betrays Aizen

Gin was biding his time until he could face Aizen

For the most part Bleach's The story of Gin, who was originally the captain of the Gotei 13, is seen as one of Aizen's maids. However, Gin's volatile nature indicated that perhaps he knew more than he was letting on, leading to one of the most unexpected twists in the series when he finally plunged his sword into Aizen.

Even Aizen, who was almost godlike in power and intelligence, could not see Gin's fate, but the most memorable moment was Gin's failure to achieve his goal of reaching the Hogyoku. to get rid of Aizen. his power. In fact, this thoughtless act led to Gin's death, but even in his absence, many fans came to admire Gin's ability to last so long, waiting for the perfect moment to strike.

2 Uryu betrays Ichigo

Uryu's devotion to the Quincy puts him in trouble with Ichigo

When it was revealed that the last enemy group Ichigo and the gang would face in the final arc was the Quincies, there was uncertainty as to whether or not Uryu would join their ranks. Although at the beginning of the story he strongly opposed the Soul Reapers, after working with Ichigo, and even saving his life several times, Uryu came to put his grief, at least, until Yhwach arrived.

After learning more about the history of the two groups, Uryu not only joins the Sternritter but also willingly attacks his old friend Ichigo, going so far as to blow his chest in the anime. Uryu's true intentions are more complicated than that, as revealed later, but for this part of the story, it's really hard to watch an old friend seemingly turn on his friend because of his own ideology.

1 Aizen betrays Soul Society

A shocking twist that establishes Aizen as the main villain of the series

No one reads or watches bleach For the first time, Aizen might be suspected of being the main villain in the series. During the Soul Society arc, he portrays himself as a calm and introspective captain who appears to be more of an explorer than a warrior. As it turns out, though, it's all a front, and Aizen orchestrates everything from behind the scenes to get his hands on the powerful Hogyoku.

Just as the arc is ending, Aizen blocks Ichigo's sword with one finger, flips his hair back, and ascends to heaven in a shocking twist that makes him the main baddie for the rest of the series. Kubo does an outstanding job of drawing attention away from Aizen, making him the last captain to suspect as a hidden villain.