. Voiced most times by Daniel Woren, Ryōtarō Okiayu. He can also use all the blades at once for one immensely powerful strike. [2] He believes that to maintain order, all law-breakers must be punished, even if that goes against his own wishes. He has brown hair and light grey-ish, milky green eyes. Bleach is an Anime series based on the manga written by Tite Kubo. Byakuya of the Dreams was the last of Naraku's incarnations, and the only one who was loyal to him in the end. Pages. He appears to be fluent in French, as he was easily able to read Mukuro Ikusaba's Fenrir Mercenary Corps profile, written entirely in French. One of Byakuya's favorite techniques, as described by Renji, is senka (闪花, lit. As the head of one of the great noble families and as a captain in the Gotei 13, he always works hard for a peaceful society. Byakuya ranked 7th in the most recent popularity poll with 4,010 votes, edging out Orihime Inoue by 35 votes. [1] As such, Byakuya acts in an aristocratic manner — he seems always serene and apathetic towards other people, even when he is actually deeply conflicted. Each form presents a different advantage, such as increasing offence at the expense of defense. Byakuya demonstrates that Senkei can also be used as a barrier to protect those inside from a barrage of Cero blasts. Instead of the usual evil vs. good battle, it becomes more about whether honour and rules should come first before saving a friend. Byakuya's Bankai has several forms, achieved by arranging the blades in different patterns. As a result, he, though entirely apathetic on the surface, is actually deeply conflicted with the matter of Rukia's execution. In this form, Byakuya abandons the defense potential of his many blades and concentrates on killing the enemy. He thinks that if someone in his position does not follow the rules as a good example, then no one will follow them. Byakuya first appears on a mission with his lieutenant, Renji Abarai, to capture Rukia Kuchiki and kill Ichigo Kurosaki. He is known for voicing Shogo Kawada (Battle Royale English dub) and Lee Chaolan (Tekken: Blood Vengeance and Tekken Tag Tournament 2) along with his alter-ego Violet (Tekken Tag Tournament 2), and Sima Zhao (Dynasty Warriors 7 and Dynasty Warriors 8). Before he died of old age while panning for metals, his appearance greatly resembled a much taller version of Kasekiwith the exception of not being bald. Byakuya appears later in Hueco Mundo to save Rukia from the 7th Espada, Zommari Leroux. Of particular note is Byakuya's speed: he is skilled in the use of shunpo (Flash steps), having trained with (but never surpassed) Yoruichi Shihōin. Voice Actor’s Spotlight. empty cicada, in reference to their molting), which allows Byakuya to move out of harm's way while leaving an after-image behind. [3] The scarf is made from silver-white windflower light silk (ginpaku kazahana no uzuginu) and is a family heirloom handed down through the generations to the head of the Kuchiki family. He also displays the ability to activate Kageyoshi from inside Senkei, shattering all rows of swords at once. Join the online community, create your anime and manga list, read reviews, explore the forums, follow news, and so much more! During the Wandenreich's invasion of Soul Society, Byakuya arrives to assist Renji in his battle with Stern Ritter F, Äs Nödt. Read more information about the character Senbonzakura from Bleach? Afterwards, he appears with Kenpachi Zaraki to save Ichigo in his fight against the Cero Espada Yammy. Its Shikai is triggered by the command "scatter" (散れ, chire). Byakuya subsequently fights Shūkurō Tsukishima. While Byakuya can control these swords as he does his regular blades, he usually attacks with just one in hand. Byakuya Togami's VA has announced on his Twitter that he'll record and send lines in the voice of Byakuya to people who show that they have voted for the US Election. He is seen to care for Rukia in an indirect manner and displays a new view on the idea that the law is never perfect. When his grandfather, Ginrei Kuchiki, was still the captain of the 6th Division, Byakuya was preparing to take over leadership of the clan, although his grandfather was worried about his rash and hotheaded attitude. Byakuya Kuchiki is the 28th head of the noble Kuchiki clan, one of the four great noble families in Soul Society. He later swore upon his parents' graves that he would never break the rules again, no matter what. Most noticeably the beard, facial features, and overall build. He is also extremely calm, even in battle, and is rarely surprised by even the most drastic of actions. He is a captain of the 6th Division in the Gotei 13. He has a rather short and thin build. Byakuya Kuchiki Daniel Woren is the English dub voice of Byakuya Kuchiki in Bleach, and Ryōtarō Okiayu is the Japanese voice. [21], As a final attack he can use "Final Scape" (終景, shūkei). Ryōtarō Okiayu (left) voiced Byakuya in the Japanese version of the anime and Miyavi (right) portrays the character in the live-action movie. Jason Wishnov is a graduate of the University of Florida. [15] He is adept at using them tactically, such as disrupting the movement of Renji's bankai with a well-timed fire spell and damaging Ichigo's right arm by using a low-level lightning spell at point-blank range to burn a hole through his shoulder.[16]. Should he intervene, it would require breaking the promise to his parents and the rules again; but should he do nothing he would fail to fulfill the last promise he made to his dying wife to protect Rukia as his own sister. 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