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What does bankai mean in Japanese?

Bankai. (BAHN-KAI) Translated to " full release " from Japanese. It is the highest form of power that can be reached within a God of Death, granting them an extreme but limited power. Before the Release of a Bankai it is normal for the Shinigami (God of Death) to shout " BANKAI " at the top of their lungs.

What does the Bankai clan symbol mean?

The Bankai clan's symbol is a Double Crescent moon, facing the upper left, with 4 diamonds around the crescents facing inwards towards the crescent. The Bankai only truly help other clans in a time of major crisis, such as Orochimaru's attack on the Leaf Village of Konoha, as the Bankai like to keep to themselves.

What are some good examples of jokes about bankai?

Example: 1. Looks like Jillian is going to Bankai soon if I don't get her a Freebirds burrito. 2. Alan is so drunk. He just went Bankai and left a hole in the wall. 3. Shaan better listen to what Katherine says before she goes Bankai.

How long does it take to get bankai?

To achieve Bankai, one must be able to materialize and subjugate their Zanpakutō spirit. Materialization means the opposite of getting dragged into the Zanpakutō's inner world: the wielder needs to summon the Zanpakutō's spirit into the physical world. It usually takes 10 years or more to achieve, plus the experience needed to master it.

What is Bankai in Shinkashita?

Bankai (卍解, Final Release) is the second and final upgraded form of a Zanpakutō. Prior to Ichibē Hyōsube giving this form its name, it was known as a Shinuchi (真打, Headliner), and when a Shinigami achieved it, they would possess an "Evolved Zanpakutō" (進化した斬魄刀, Shinkashita Zanpakutō). To achieve Bankai, one must be able to materialize and subjugate their Zanpakutō spirit. Materialization means the opposite of getting dragged into the Zanpakutō's inner world: the wielder needs to summon the Zanpakutō's spirit into the physical world. It usually takes 10 years or more to achieve, plus the experience needed to master it. Despite the Zanpakutō spirit being subjugated for their Shinigami to learn Bankai, the Zanpakutō also becomes stronger and learns Bankai at precisely the moment their Shinigami learns it. Even though Bankai is the final stage of a Zanpakutō, it does not mean the Shinigami's growth ends there. A Bankai, especially one recently obtained, can evolve even further as its Shinigami gets stronger.

How to achieve Bankai?

To achieve Bankai, one must be able to materialize and subjugate their Zanpakutō spirit. Materialization means the opposite of getting dragged into the Zanpakutō's inner world: the wielder needs to summon the Zanpakutō's spirit into the physical world.

What is the biggest flaw of Bankai?

Weakness: The biggest flaw of Bankai lies in the overwhelming power it releases. Its power and form are often far beyond those of a normal weapon, which is why one needs to train at least 10 years with Bankai in order for one to become capable of using it completely and effectively.

Does a Shinigami learn Bankai?

Despite the Zanpakutō spirit being subjugated for their Shinigami to learn Bankai, the Zanpakutō also becomes stronger and learns Bankai at precisely the moment their Shinigami learns it. Even though Bankai is the final stage of a Zanpakutō, it does not mean the Shinigami's growth ends there. A Bankai, especially one recently obtained, can evolve ...

Can a broken bankai be returned?

A broken Bankai can never be returned to its former state. The only exceptions to this are Sajin Komamura's and Tōshirō Hitsugaya's Bankai: Komamura and his Bankai share a bond so strong that when one is injured, the other reflects the damage, but the Bankai is healed when the captain is healed.

Can Shinigami use Bankai?

Only the strongest Shinigami can use it, and it is the ultimate technique of a Zanpakutō. Even the four noble families, whose members are always exceptionally talented, only have a member capable of Bankai every few generations. Those who achieve Bankai always have remarkable roles in the history of Soul Society.

Who is the only person to have achieved Bankai?

Those who achieve Bankai always have remarkable roles in the history of Soul Society. Ichigo Kurosaki and Kisuke Urahara are the only known individuals who have attained Bankai through a far shorter, yet much more dangerous method.