Bleach, the renowned Shonen series, introduced a vast ensemble of remarkable characters.
This includes the protagonist Ichigo Kurosaki and his companions, Shinigami, and a variety of formidable adversaries.
Bleach continuously raised the stakes with more strong characters and amazing new skills.
This kept fans eagerly engaged, as they anticipated which character would ultimately emerge as the strongest.
For example, Captain Byakuya Kuchiki was considered one of the top ten most powerful characters during the Soul Society Arc.
However, this perception shifted during the Thousand-Year Blood War Arc.
In this final storyline, the Bleach franchise raises the stakes once again, presenting a threat to the entire universe.
The most powerful characters engage in intense battles. Leading to a thrilling climax.
With the rise of Yhwach, his Wandenreich, and the elite Sternritter, it is difficult to accurately assess the strength of enemies in the Bleach series.
The exceptionally high skill levels of both new and returning characters leave fans pondering.
Who are the most powerful characters in the Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War arc?
PS: These lists feature characters other than Ichigo or Yhwach.
Bleach: The 10 Strongest Characters In The Thousand Year Blood War
10. Captain Unohana (Retsu Unohana)
Although Captain Unohana gave the impression of being a caring and compassionate healer, the Thousand-Year Blood War exposed her as the most merciless criminal in the history of the Soul Society.
Unohana was the first Kenpachi and the first Captain of Squad 11. She bore a lifelong scar from a battle with a younger Kenpachi Zaraki.
Her greatest regret, though, was that Zaraki had unknowingly suppressed his own strength during their fight out of concern that he could never experience such joy again.
Unohana’s remarkable strength had been hinted at for a long time.
But it wasn’t until her confrontation with Zaraki in the Muken that her fierce nature was truly revealed.
During their battle, Unohana defeats Zaraki multiple times with her blood-based Zanpakuto.
This allowed him to break through his mental barriers.
Unohana goes so far as to say that she is “strong; stronger than anyone except.”
For many fans of Bleach, Unohana’s statement holds true. Despite the fact that certain people, like Yamamoto, are clearly stronger than her.
09. Gremmy Thoumeaux
Despite being one of the most formidable adversaries in the history of Bleach in terms of practical skills, Gremmy Thoumeaux was defeated by Kenpachi due to his immature disposition.
Although Gremmy lost, his power was far from insignificant.
Gremmy’s imagination was his sole restriction; he could make everything he desired come true.
When Gremmy imagined that Yachiru’s bones were cookies, they actually turned into cookies, and she was able to break them with ease.
Additionally, Grammy could make his body as hard as steel by envisioning a meteorite and conjuring one with just his thoughts.
08. Askin Nakk Le Vaar
Askin, who goes by the name The Deathdealing, is a member of the Sternritter and the Yhwachs Imperial Guard.
He enjoys using his Deathdealing talent to slay his opponents by administering a precisely timed, deadly dose that will instantly end their life.
When he transforms into the Monk of Destruction, all of his skills are improved.
07. Urahara Kisuke
Urahara was the captain of the Thirteen Court Guard Squads’ 12th division in the past.
He is able to create routes like Garaganta and Senkaimon despite being prohibited from entering Soul Society.
In addition, he is skilled at Kido, Shumpo, and Hakuda.
He opened a convenience store selling Soul Reaper merchandise after being banished from Soul Society.
In addition to founding the Soul Society’s research lab, Urahara is well known for creating “Hogyoku,” which endowed Aizen with terrifying abilities.
06. Gerard Valkyrie
Gerard Valkyrie, known as Sternritter M, possesses a power that many Shonen fans might view as excessively advantageous, suggesting that he exceeds logical limits in strength.
As one of Yhwach’s elite guards and a prominent member of the Sternritter, Gerard’s formidable abilities are further enhanced by his unique gift, The Miracle.
This ability allows him to not only recover from defeat but also to emerge stronger than before.
After being cut in two, Gerard was able to regenerate using his Miracle Schrift.
He demonstrated his immense power by defeating several Gotei 13 captains at once.
It is significant to note that Gerard was never truly defeated by any character in “Bleach.” His demise only occurred when Yhwach remotely absorbed his powers.
05. Kenpachi Zaraki
Kenpachi Zaraki, the captain of the 11th Division of the Gotei 13, is renowned for his fierce and combative nature.
Even before the events of the Thousand-Year Blood War, Zaraki was formidable, yet he had not reached his full potential.
After being defeated by the impostor Yhwach during the Thousand-Year Blood War arc, Kenpachi underwent rigorous training with Captain Unohana in a life-and-death battle to unlock his true power.
With the awakening of his Shikai and Bankai, Kenpachi became truly unstoppable, significantly enhancing his melee abilities through this intense training.
Every time Bleach fans thought they had seen the extent of Kenpachi’s power, he continued to grow stronger, overcoming all adversaries without fail.
04. Jugram Haschwalth
Due to the parallels between Haschwalth and Yhwach, Yhwach appointed Haschwalth under his leadership. In contrast to other Quincies, neither Yhwach nor Haschwalth can absorb reishi.
The Balance is a unique power possessed by Haschwalth. By using his shield and sword, he can turn misfortune to his advantage.
With The Balance, Haschwalth can even carry out Sternritter’s execution against their will, making it a versatile power with few, if any, drawbacks.
Although he is rarely seen using this power in any form, Haschwalth is capable of holding onto The Almighty when Yhwach is asleep.
He has been observed, however, using his Balance to counter Uryu’s Antithesis.
3. Uryu Ishida
At one point, Yhwach announced that Uryu might become his successor.
Uryu was previously a member of the Sternritter, known for the Antithesis, and served as part of Yhwach’s Imperial Guard.
Following training from his grandfather, Soken Ishida, Uryu dedicated significant effort to enhance his abilities.
With his antithesis ability, Uryu can select two targets and reverse the events that occurred between them.
This skill enables him to gradually heal himself by exchanging his wounds with those of his opponent.
02. Ichibe Hyosube
Undoubtedly, one of the most formidable characters in the Thousand Year Blood War arc is Ichibe Hyosube, the commanding officer of the Royal Guard.
Ichibe is a legendary figure who has lived for an exceptionally long time.
Since he named every Zanpakuto that exists, he is well-versed in them.
Ichibe possesses the unique ability to drastically diminish a being’s power by halving it through his real name manipulation skill.
Furthermore, the Royal Guard leader is extremely difficult to kill because he has developed methods for recovering from near-death experiences.Â
01. Sosuke Aizen
Although Yhwach is the most formidable antagonist in Bleach, he remains wary of Aizen’s immense spiritual power.
He even classifies Aizen as a Special War Power of the Soul Society.
Initially, Aizen is confined to a chair that restricts his strength and mobility. However, upon his return to the Soul Society, Yhwach destroys both the chair and his restraints.
Determined not to be subjugated by Yhwach, Aizen resists him and even allies with Ichigo and Renji.
Once liberated, Aizen showcases his formidable abilities by defeating numerous followers of Yhwach and even momentarily deceiving Yhwach himself.
Aizen’s mastery of reiatsu, kido, and shunpo underscores that he is not to be underestimated.
