KATEN KYOKOTSU 💀 Shunsui's Zanpakuto - Bleach Discussion | Tekking101 

Shunsui: And the game is? Kyokotsu: The floor is lava! Shunsui: Goddammit, not again! *entire 8th division practice field on fire*

Really wish Stark didn’t die and they actually were able to get a drink😂

“Maybe the bankai would be adult games...” *HMMMM* “...like chess” Oh

Shunsui boned his sword, there are no ifs, or buts about it.

I’m just so happy Tekking is doing bleach again! I WANT TO LIVE!

The character that is so lazy his zanpakto have to choose the abilities

You know how Shunsui's attitude is kinda split: a lazy womanizer on the surface, but an underhanded genius when the situation calls for it? That's how his swords are, in a way, the "clingy" Katen spirit and the deadly Kyokotsu spirit. Also, the zanpakuto spirits would mainly take a similar form to the user but in Shunsui's case, you have 2 females, representing his deepest desires; his desire for a family after losing his brother and sister in law (Katen) and the desire to protect those loved ones by any means necessary (Kyokotsu). Kyokotsu being a child may also represent the fact that Shunsui rarely shows that side of himself compared to his "cavalier attitude". The "play" of Shunsui's Bankai could also be a representation of everything that's happened to his family. Act 1: Sharing of the Wound - His brother is stricken with the Curse of Ise Act 2: Bed of Shame - His brother is bedridden due to the Curse and dies Act 3: Dango's Abyss - The despair Shunsui feels at his death, and seeing Nanao's mother at the realization that she can't escape the Curse Act 4: Thread Cutting Wind Pipe - Nanao's mom being Executed for "losing" the House's family treasure

I’ve always seen Shunsui’s source of power as depression. The whole aura he gives off during his Bankai is his depression manifesting. It’s interesting that others feel it, and they can’t believe it’s actually him, since they see him as such a laid back guy. Kind of reminds me of artists who create their work when their emotions are heavily weighing on them.

I think its more accurate that the two sides of Katen Kyokotsu are representations of the two half of his personality. The child represents his more carefree, playful and even lazy side. As a child just does whatever they want, it fits with how he acts most of the time. This immaturity is why she's physically smaller. The adult on the other hand is a representation of his more mature side. Able to put aside his goofiness and take things seriously. Best represented by her um... physical maturity. Them being woman best represents his love for the opposite sex, and that he is much more gentile and approachable then most other captains. All in all i find that this is one of the best designed zanpaukto, in abilites and in design to match the characters personality. Good Job Kubo!

Hmmm? "You are your Zanpakutou." She's basically a walking right arm. Lol

This is my favorite Zanpakutou in the series. I love how the Bankai's activation represents Shunsui's actual state of mind by creating that gloomy aura. The dude is pretty chill on the outside, but through his backstory (at least if I recall correctly) it's easy to assume that he has a lot of pressure on his shoulders. Which he hides from others by putting up the facade of a happy-go-lucky drunkard. I also enjoy the theory of him and Katen loving each other, sort of like a forbidden love between Shinigami and Zanpakutou. Shunsui comes across as super flirtatious with other women, but his heart actually belonging to someone he cannot be with is a neat idea that I'm very much a fan of. Maybe the play is also partially based on their story? Who knows.

Shunsui=BEST CAPTAIN

His Bankai is literal Depression given reality warping form.

12:14 “In there world of Bleach where Oda’s characters wears...” Tekking, it’s ok if you rather talk about my series instead.

These bleach videos make me so happy. It always good to have something different every now and again.

Easily my favourite captain of them all. So glad to see Bleach videos from you again, really takes me back to the good old days

Shunsui's sword is almost as insane as a Stand... That's a real tough feat for a writer to pull off

I think his bankai is a manifestation of depression itself. More spacifically the depression his older brother was going through. The fist dan was the abuse and anger he projected on the wife and shinsui, the second his greif in his actions and further stages of depression. The third is the drowning feeling that you and your loved ones are thrown into. And the fourth suicide. I believe this series of events must have impacted shinsui so much as a child, especially bc he was wise and observant for his age, that his zampacto was deeply effected by it

I haven't read any of the Shunsui fights, but while watching the fight with Stark, I remember thinking how hard it must be to write a power based on colors in a black and white medium.

Always a pleasure to see bleach videos from you!

Shunsui's Zanpakuto is deeply connected with his love for his brother. I'd go as far as to say it mirrors his brother's life, and I'll explain why. Before we get to the sword itself let's evaluate Shunsui. Shunsui's personality has a duality to it, he is at times calm and mellow, or he's very focused and serious. I believe his efforts to have fun and the temperament he can maintain outside of fights is to either pay homage to or emulate his brother. I say this because at one point Shunsui had directly told his brother how he had mellowed out due to the presence of his wife's kindness. This alone is a stretch because it implies alot, that Shunsui simply can't be the kind of guy who gets serious when necessary. An also how when he says this to his brother, it implies Shunsui himself isn't of like mind and also isn't mellow. However I just can't get past the big highs and lows to Shunsui's behavior throughout the story, especially his truest colors in the end ark. It really comes off as something he tries to do rather then something he would do naturally given some subtext. But that's already a lengthy explaination on one detail of Shunsui, let's cover the sword. This can be surprisingly easier to explain, but still is more theory and assumption then anything. First we have the short sword, this spirit was in possession of Nanao's family Zanpakuto. This mirrors how his brother wanted to protect his daughter and the legacy of his wife's family. The sword, is Nanao's stand in while the Zanpakuto that spirit held is the legacy of his wife and daughters family. It's a reach, but all symbolism isn't one for one. And lastly is the larger spirit, what can I say here? She's a voluptuous women that appears during his Bankai, the one that is a play. The fact his sword spirit needs to be there mirrors how his brother found the company of his wife so important. The fact it's a play can almost be a jab at how Shunsui is living a play of his brothers life with his own sword spirits as wife and daughter. So TL:DR, the fact his sword spirits mirror a daughter and wife parallel to his brothers life doesn't seem coincidental and when we look closer some of the light symbolism supports this. An Shunsui's behavior itself supports the idea he himself is functioning as the stand in for his brother in this "play" or "act" style dynamic he has with his Zanpakuto. The Zanpakuto is at the end of the day you, but if all of Shunsui is consumed in love for his brother it makes sense it manifest in a weird but touching homage to him.

Wait you get to bang your sword?! I have questions! .... never mind. So starrk broke the high ground lol. After all this can you do the espada’s zanpokto?

0:12 Tekking: You could just go out and enjoy outdoors. Me: (looks outside)(sees rain) Damn it, Tekking!

I love shuusui man, favourite character in anime👌

Anyone remember the filler where the souls of the zanpaktou were forced outside and kyoraku took advantage of the situation to have dinner and romance with his'.. I remember he didn't want to help fight the bad guy at all and actually looked at the bright side of the situation. Also the other captains were starting to worry about him because they looked down upon that relationship and wanted their powers back. Kyoraku was so deep.

At 12:14 It's kubo's characters..... Tekking man you have to flip the switch.... Its kubo's character not oda's character

I love shunsui's zanpakuto, it was definitely one of my favorites, especially after we had found out about the bankai, it was definitely worth waiting years to see it

If the zanpakto makes you play Simon says the can they say “Simon says: cut off your head!” Then do you die no matter what?

I could never really fully figure how the Shikai and Bankai appeared to operate “differently” but impressive vid Tekking and maybe how Shunsui has freaking devil’s luck so to speak but wasn’t there a panel in the manga where nanao and the “smaller” spirit were seen together?

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Tekking making Bleach content brings joy to my soul

It's nice to have a Bleach video every now and then, this was nice.

Awesome. I was just rewatching Captain Yamamoto’s video

first time that the outfit matches the video lol ! keep it up !

I love how you're bringing back bleach discussions Tekking Senpai! Relieve us with doing the Espada's Next please

Awesome to see new vids about Bleach from you! Looking forward for the next one

How Shunsui got Katen to submit.... Tekking, You perv. UwU Don't give us fanfiction writers more ideas.

Shunsui will always be my favorite character! Such a chill ass dude who likes to drink and enjoy a nice day, but get down to business when needed.

Bless your heart for the Bleach content, I miss it soooo much

I'm super glad u started these vids thx

I've always imagined the Asauchi like this: every student gets one, and they're mostly identical. As the Shinigami trains, the blade begins to bond with them, creating or awakening the unique spirit within. Eventually, the Shinigami will learn the name of their Zanpakuto through communication with the spirit and release it for the first time. Once the shinigami seal their Zanpakuto for the first time after this, it takes on the unique form of that shinigami's Zanpakuto. So, based on this, for Shunsui - he would have had one Asauchi, that then split into two (similar to the release of Sōgyo no Kotowari) and then remained as two swords once sealed again. Just my theory anyway. Ukitake's is longer in Japanese, Shunsui's is longer in English.

Can't wait till we get to Aizen's Zanpakuto and learn more about his Bankai!

i really missed the bleach videos , glad they are back

Yessss was waiting for this for so long

Finally more bleach content.

Shunsui and Starrk's fight was one of my favorite parts of the series. Katen Kyokotsu's abilities just feel so cool and unique

I have waited for this video for a long time Tekking.. thank you sir!

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One of my top 5 characters glad to see him discussed again on your channel😎

When the anime comes back I hope it is gonna do all these fights justice.

I remembered you doing a video about starrk like an interview.... It was freaking hilarious

i love seein u do bleach like the old days again

Easily one of my favourite characters in not only bleach but in all of anime, his bankai and shikai abilties are just so unique and complex, almost reminds me of a JoJo stand, Great vid btw

You need to get over that Soifon dislike dude XD she saved omaeda's sister when she could have back stab the Quincy #justiceforsoifon

"His other bankai must be adult games" What kind of adult games (lenny face) "Chess, Go, or Shogi" Oh, ok I actually learned what that "Go" game is because of this vid so thanks

Thanks for making another bleach video!

I missed your bleach reviews they are so good

Such a pleasant surprise, a Bleach video ^^

Katen Kyokutsu is the only zanpakuto in the zanpakuto arc that became canon. Love it.

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Wel guys today bleach was found in the jump scans standing above doctor stone and my hero taking over the biggest part of the page. Tite is doing something. Guess bleach is back

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shunsui: I HAVE THE HIGH GROUND! starkk: Boi. (cero)

Kenpachi will be quite interesting when we get to him

Love the Bleach talk Tekking!! Keep it up

YES TEKKING YES THANK YOU FOR COMING BACK TO BLEACH HONESTLY I AM SO THANKFUL!

personally, I saw his zanpakuto following something like entertainment as a theme and what different people age groups would find entertaining. like the games in Shikai would entertain a child whereas the play in Bankai would be more catered for the adult

So... Shunsui had the high ground... 😮

Loving seeing you talk about bleach again and... I can't wait for next week's, Gin is my favourite character! ^_^

Thank you tekking for making bleach videos

My fav character in all of bleach. Was hoping hed become the captain commander if yamamoto died. Glad it came true Was tht ever stated tht using his 4th act kills shunsui too?

When are you going talk about Bleach light novel Can’t Fear Your Own World B/c there is alot inserting stuff Shinji bankai , Shūhei Banki & etc Btw great video

Cool, you brought back the Bleach videos.

Yay another bleach vid from tekking101

I know you said only you were doing the Original 13 but I'd love to here your thoughts on a theory about Urahara's Benihime. that the shikai is actually the Crimson energy and Benihime herself reconstructing herself while the bankai reconstructs others.

5:28 yeah, that gonna be my self-insert captain's reaction when he kills his first Sternitters in my possible silly fanfic.

Tekking dude your videos are the coolest and the fact that they are long is great, on some other channels its like 10 min and that sucks dude that's too short to discuss anime , but yours are cool!!!..

Im enjoying the great outdoors,and watching a great video

Tale of the sword screwer.

I know this a Bleach video but I noticed something you could do for a One Piece video. When Zoro fights Pica, he says “the nine mountains and eight seas, there’s nothing I can’t cut”. The eight seas are East Blue, North Blue, West Blue, South Blue, Paradise, New World, All Blue, and I’m not sure of the last one, maybe the white seas. But what about the nine mountains? Reverse mountain could be one, and maybe the summit of high west is another? It’s just something I noticed and it seemed interesting

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You make me want to go watch it again!! Thank you

Wait, hold on, those theories are necessary? I thought it was stated that Kyohkotsu was artificially created to hide Nanao's zanpakutoh, which is why it seems like she herself doesn't relate to his abilities in combat, be it shikai or bankai

Two seconds in and I’m happy with this. Have a great day everybody!

Interesting that you made this video just when I was researching Katen Kyokotsu and Shiken hakkyoken

I love how Tekking enjoys making bleach videos again. Great content! #TiteKubo #Bleach

Imagine fighting this guy while being colorblind

YES! Shunsui is my fav captain

Never stop making Bleach videos bro. Next series should be a theoretical vs series!

Thanks for this.

So now that you're doing bleach content again can to talk about the novels

@telking101 I thought the child zanpaktou was the other soul reapers? That sword that became the mirror one when shunsui was fighting lille barro during the 1000 year bloodwar arc? It was gifted to him by nanaos mother. Then when shunsui and nanao were fighting lille, uptake gave it back to her so she could use that. Edit: nevermind. Kyokotsu created the younger girl to hide nanaos zanpaktou.

i'm so happy you made bleach video again!!! next aizen kyoka suigetsu please!!

Tysm for doing this video. I never understood this