Kyoraku Shunsui: The Laid-Back Captain | BLEACH: Character Analysis

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  • čas přidán 15. 09. 2020
  • Shunsui is the laid back captain of the 8th division. He is one of the strongest and oldest shinigami in the series alongside Ukitake, Unohana and Old Man Yamamoto. In this video I go over everything that we know about Kyoraku Shunsui, including his past, his motives and his relationship with several different characters in the series. All of this then leads to my discussion of how Shunsui upholded the ultimate responsibility of leadership during the Thousand Year Blood War Arc.
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  • @ossimpossum691337
    @ossimpossum691337 Před 3 lety +3248

    "In war both sides are evil" love this character.

    • @CK-jd6yf
      @CK-jd6yf Před 3 lety +132

      Yeah. Just before the first invasion, in chapter 492, 13th division's 6th seat Hidetomo Kajoumaru(Yeah I had to look it up. I didnt memorize this) also says something similar. After being questioned by a subordinate, basically asking that "quincies are bad and we're the ones fighting for a just cause right?", he says that "This isnt a conquest or a defense. This is a war and wars happen because both sides are just."
      I liked that guy too.

    • @iantaran2843
      @iantaran2843 Před 3 lety +2

      @@CK-jd6yf zkJJ Khalil iii lol ok it n n me b )

    • @mistermethinks2632
      @mistermethinks2632 Před 3 lety +2

      Çağatay Kalınağa shame kubo killed him off

    • @Pragabond
      @Pragabond Před 3 lety +2

      @@iantaran2843 ......what?

    • @jamescalder5115
      @jamescalder5115 Před 3 lety +9

      @@mistermethinks2632 Yeah but at least his killer got his comeuppance and turned out to be a semi decent character.

  • @thegr8rome
    @thegr8rome Před 3 lety +806

    Everybody gangsta until kyoraku says "the floor is lava"

  • @user-pp6wy9tb9j
    @user-pp6wy9tb9j Před 3 lety +2034

    "It's all fun and games...
    ...untill someone loses an eye."
    -Shunsui

    • @KuroRyoka
      @KuroRyoka Před 3 lety +26

      the door is to the left

    • @user-pp6wy9tb9j
      @user-pp6wy9tb9j Před 3 lety +6

      ozzie_the1
      To "TheLeft" doors, windows, and walls are highly problematic... you xenophobic bigot. 😉

    • @tamarakelley4491
      @tamarakelley4491 Před 3 lety +8

      The laid back ones are never to be underestimated.

    • @Vice070
      @Vice070 Před 3 lety +4

      Ngl I thought it said shisui

    • @maligaga100
      @maligaga100 Před 3 lety +1

      Lfx,@@KuroRyokatd. X! Xtx
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      x5td
      5tftt!,

  • @skyrogue1977
    @skyrogue1977 Před 3 lety +2822

    The laid back ones are never to be underestimated.

    • @gregorycookjr.7392
      @gregorycookjr.7392 Před 3 lety +70

      @Kevin Byrnes Don't forget Shikamaru

    • @mirage4023
      @mirage4023 Před 3 lety +21

      Kevin Byrnes I’d say you should never underestimate Aizawa, especially if you decide to try to scare him by starring at him

    • @user-pp6wy9tb9j
      @user-pp6wy9tb9j Před 3 lety +42

      nature documentarians be like:
      "there is good reason the majestic Lion is most often seen completely relaxed...."

    • @GunGodYV
      @GunGodYV Před 3 lety +45

      “Appear weak when you are strong, and strong when you are weak.”

    • @nartdarym4237
      @nartdarym4237 Před 3 lety +26

      Shinji
      Yumichika
      Kisuke
      Shunsui

  • @kushagrasharma5402
    @kushagrasharma5402 Před 3 lety +2362

    Kyoraku is one of those characters that you just cant hate. The type of character you would wanna have a DRINK with and at the same time LEARN from him.

    • @kushagrasharma5402
      @kushagrasharma5402 Před 3 lety +62

      @@erinv1232 exacta. me too you know...they're so chill but at a serious moment they are super scary.

    • @Sakanade__
      @Sakanade__ Před 3 lety +29

      I would love to see a fight scene where Urahara and Shunsui tag-teamed against some foe. Sadly, I think that won't most likely happen since Bleach is already finished. Unless if Kubo plans for more like exploring the 5th royal family and the reason why they want to have a cover on the pit called hell.

    • @kushagrasharma5402
      @kushagrasharma5402 Před 3 lety +12

      @@Sakanade__ umm.....you should know Bleach is not finished as it have light novels which are overseen by and ideas of Kubo. Trust me mate They're amazing.😁

    • @Sakanade__
      @Sakanade__ Před 3 lety +2

      @@kushagrasharma5402 I mean I do know that there are LN for God knows how long, but are there new ones? I'm pretty sure Kubo will definitely make an arc about the 5th noble family and the reason why they want to cover up hell. That's all we know from the CFYOW novel about the 5th family.

    • @kushagrasharma5402
      @kushagrasharma5402 Před 3 lety +2

      @@Sakanade__ Man i Dream of that. Like that sick story with Kubo's art. oh I would Love it. Kubo might do it you know he had another arc he wanted to make.

  • @Flamelance_Accendo
    @Flamelance_Accendo Před 3 lety +2648

    "Pride won't save the world"
    All the quotes he says make so much sense. They're simple, and straight to the point.

    • @JC-bo8oq
      @JC-bo8oq Před 3 lety +12

      Escanor , uh?

    • @random8988
      @random8988 Před 3 lety +31

      @@JC-bo8oq be came after him soooo

    • @rleor5694
      @rleor5694 Před 2 lety +6

      Way better than yama

    • @joshua2400
      @joshua2400 Před 2 lety +3

      God Christ Jesus bless you my family, have a nice day today :" )

    • @nSaintwilliams
      @nSaintwilliams Před 2 lety

      @@JC-bo8oq has

  • @BirdOfHermes83
    @BirdOfHermes83 Před 3 lety +489

    Shunsui keeps bringing swords to gun fights!

  • @josephisrael8959
    @josephisrael8959 Před 3 lety +1109

    "You can't save the world with principles" -Shunsui

    • @perkinsat
      @perkinsat Před 3 lety +18

      I can't help but feel like that was a sort of jab at ukitake. And maybe yamamoto

    • @cool-as-cucumber
      @cool-as-cucumber Před 2 lety +18

      You can if you don't give up - Naruto

    • @mirozkapeluszem
      @mirozkapeluszem Před 2 lety +15

      Lasting good cannot be born without principles.
      A world without ethics is hallow.

    • @leonardomichua
      @leonardomichua Před rokem +1

      Explain to me what that means

    • @SWProductions100
      @SWProductions100 Před rokem +4

      @@mirozkapeluszem
      I'm going off mostly the Arrancer arc and some of what I know of TTBW, but:
      I think in Shunsui's case, it shows his perspective on fighting and war, i.e. everyone is evil in war, so victory has less need for 'honorable' stuff like one-vs-one combat.
      So while not needlessly cruel, Shunsui's can do morally dubious things to win (e.g. commanding Unohana to train Zaraki, even though he knows it'll result in someone's death)

  • @LedosKell
    @LedosKell Před 3 lety +285

    Shunsui and Starrk should have just sat down and had a drink, while Nanao and Lilynette get ready to berate them.

    • @epicjayjaysw8708
      @epicjayjaysw8708 Před 2 lety +21

      "Let's just sit here and pretend we're fighting"
      -Starkk
      I thought that was pretty funny

    • @jsc1jake512
      @jsc1jake512 Před 4 měsíci +8

      One reason why Starrk is one of my favorites. In Bleach it always seems like those with power are the ones who don't want it while those below them would do anything for that same power.
      Starrk never wanted to fight, he just wanted companionship. He's one character I wish survived despite not having much of an impact on the story as a whole. I like to imagine an alternate timeline where Starrk does survive and rules over Hueco Mundo, having tea every once in a while with Head Captain Shunsui under the guise of it being 'official business'. I believe the two would've been friends if they weren't forced to be enemies.

    • @Nino_orh
      @Nino_orh Před měsícem +2

      ​@@jsc1jake512they would have had similar bromance to the one he has with Ukitake

  • @Rodiacreed
    @Rodiacreed Před 3 lety +677

    I really like how Shinsui recognizes the evil that is war yet is realistic about it is willing to win by any means necessary. This duality of him makes him really interesting like how he sees no point in pretending to be a nice and honorable when you are willing to fight and kill in battle. Definitely one of the best captains.

    • @thabangpatiko9869
      @thabangpatiko9869 Před 2 lety +36

      The guy is the opposite of a hypocrite

    • @Dark_Tesla
      @Dark_Tesla Před 2 lety +29

      He knows how fucked up he has to be to win at all costs which is his duty, and KNOWING what he knows, how far he is willing to go, is SO DIRTY that he’d just rather not if he didn’t have to. But he WILL do it, if only for YOU.

    • @martakavaliauskaite4566
      @martakavaliauskaite4566 Před rokem +3

      @@Dark_Tesla agree he is smart and deadly and isnt afraid to get his hands dirty

    • @terrydtruss
      @terrydtruss Před rokem +6

      This guy understood in life it takes evil to battle evil to get the result you look for. Man Shunsui I always thought was one of the best Captains ever that's awesome he became the Head Captain

    • @martakavaliauskaite4566
      @martakavaliauskaite4566 Před rokem +1

      @@terrydtruss exactly

  • @WhitecreeperX7
    @WhitecreeperX7 Před 3 lety +153

    The title should've been "Shuinsui : the GOAT"

  • @helix.8414
    @helix.8414 Před 3 lety +842

    I like shunsei honouring his enemies after they are defeated
    Thats how the samurai is all about

    • @manuelacosta9463
      @manuelacosta9463 Před 3 lety +62

      Given the repeated Quincy genocide attempts and the fact that old Gotei 13 were a bunch of psycho killers(and since part of that still resonates), yeah I wouldn't take lessons in honor from them. At least Shunsui admits it. No wonder he drinks himself silly........

    • @silentartist7854
      @silentartist7854 Před 3 lety +15

      Erin V123 Indeed, I believe it was they were known to be incredibly deceitful, mischievous and cunning. The honor-bound bushido code wasn’t as upheld as much as people think. People are people after all. They would use anything they saw as advantageous to their position. Whether in politics, negotiations, wars or duels. In fact if I remember correctly, if samurai ignored advantageous positions in combat and loses in a duel due to said ignorance, they’d condemn him and consider him a fool. Though it doesn’t mean there wasn’t samurai that didn’t upheld the code.

    • @galadballcrusher8182
      @galadballcrusher8182 Před 3 lety

      @@erinv1232 so is he when needed

    • @JohnSmith-if3sn
      @JohnSmith-if3sn Před 3 lety +36

      Shunsui is literally one of the dirtiest fighters in Bleach. Still an amazing character, but honor in battle?
      Not Shunsui.

    • @BlargSmarg
      @BlargSmarg Před 3 lety +24

      @@JohnSmith-if3sn Exactly, he is one of the only Captains to not care about 'honor' or 'fair fights'. He will use any dirty trick to win as that's his duty.

  • @ArmageddonAngel
    @ArmageddonAngel Před 3 lety +362

    Kyoraku's stance as a captain and a leader is the manifesto of the Shinigami academy.
    Do not seek beauty in battle. Do not seek virtue in death. Do not make the mistake of considering only your own life. If you wish to protect that which you must protect, slice the enemy you must defeat from behind.

  • @subseiko8577
    @subseiko8577 Před 6 měsíci +9

    I know this is 3 years old. But I’m rewatching bleach and god I love shunsei.

  • @anishsuresh1487
    @anishsuresh1487 Před 3 lety +277

    I think my favorite moment of Kyoraku is when he gives Ichigo's friends the soul tickets so that they could potentially visit him. This is a completely different approach compared to the prideful Genryusai Yamamoto. He is much more sympathetic and that's his best trait. Edit: You covered this in your video! Well done. Impressed as always!!!

    • @campbell8260
      @campbell8260 Před 3 lety +11

      Shunsui was going to sacrifice Ichigo and cut his limbs off. Not sure sympathetic is the word I'd use. Yama probably wouldn't have used Ichigo in that way.

    • @marcomilillo2001
      @marcomilillo2001 Před 2 lety +37

      @@campbell8260 actually isn't Shunsui the one who decided that. It was Ichibei that wanted to sacrifice Ichigo. And also,I don't even think Shunsui would have really cutted his limbs off

    • @anshumaanthakur7206
      @anshumaanthakur7206 Před rokem

      ​@@campbell8260that was ichibei

    • @nathaninostroza7655
      @nathaninostroza7655 Před 6 měsíci

      My favorite thousand Year Blood War moment was a Shunsui one, just when i was floored and beyond hyped off the hook with Yamamoto s Bankai and his display off it... Then theres Shunsui being the laid back gangsta he's always been, missing one eye, ready to body Robert, and he's beyond sad in a heartbeat, desperately yelling Yama-ji. I have experienced something like that. That Shunsui moment really hit in the feels. Kubo really is something on the emotional department at his craft and story telling.

  • @SonGoku-zd6eo
    @SonGoku-zd6eo Před 2 lety +130

    My most favourite captain.....
    -His laid back attitude
    -Cool and calm demeanor
    -Quotes
    -Ability to see through a person's character.

    • @leonardomichua
      @leonardomichua Před rokem +1

      Ability to see through a person’s character?

    • @Pqihtyieojn12
      @Pqihtyieojn12 Před rokem +3

      @Blanco yup he was so perceptive. He immediately realized that the ryokas did nothing wrong when almost everyone suspected them.

  • @m.a.9571
    @m.a.9571 Před 3 lety +295

    Shunsui is a man of culture

    • @Blackronin357
      @Blackronin357 Před 2 lety +2

      Real recognize real and Shunsui looking familiar!

    • @linkmaster253
      @linkmaster253 Před 2 lety

      He is better than that even. Man of culture could mean you like doritos and aren't a simp lmao.

  • @iurisouza1017
    @iurisouza1017 Před 3 lety +174

    Shunsui is probably my favorite character. His zanpakutou speaks well about his inner darkness. His monologue after killing Stark is simply amazing:
    "A captain cannot worry ahout style, he needs to win" (I'm paraphrasing)

  • @ADL21
    @ADL21 Před 3 lety +160

    I love the respect he showed Chad. IT's the job of the powerful to protect the weak and I love characters who are powerful showing discipline and restraint instead of misusing their power.

  • @tari111090
    @tari111090 Před 3 lety +381

    Shunsui is a character who only gets more interesting with every appearance, as we learn more about him and his history. Another good breakdown.

  • @joaquincasascortes624
    @joaquincasascortes624 Před 3 lety +399

    Kyoraku is like kakashi, both are geniouses that suffer extreme trauma, but they continue to move forward, despite the tragedies in their lives, becoming one of the strongest in their own universe. I love shunsui!

    • @ulick1692
      @ulick1692 Před 3 lety +3

      @bsvdvj yzhhdvbf ikr and Kakashi straight up tokd team 7 put your emotions above orders. Well not exactly that but thats kinda what he ment.

    • @Nr4747
      @Nr4747 Před 3 lety +18

      They are certainly very similar in that they are great tacticians who don't care about using "dirty" moves to win.

    • @vandagylon2885
      @vandagylon2885 Před 3 lety +12

      But didn't kakashi get washed a lot?

    • @zvezdoblyat
      @zvezdoblyat Před 3 lety +2

      @@vandagylon2885 lmaooo

    • @servalkorion686
      @servalkorion686 Před 2 lety +13

      Don’t disrespect Kyoraku like that

  • @V.I.L.98
    @V.I.L.98 Před 3 lety +662

    my favourite captain. his development throughout the series is definitely a mesmerizing writing from Kubo. if there is anything to complain about, it would be definitely his bankai presentation bcs I think it would be much better if Kyoraku's final blow instantly lead to Lille Barro's demise. Overall, Kyoraku is such a great character, definitely one of my favourites. Thanks for the video, thrilled to wait for Urahara's.

    • @savvivixen8490
      @savvivixen8490 Před 3 lety +30

      He's my favorite character in the series. I had him locked down as my favorite when the zanpakuto fillers touched on his dual blades and gently confirmed at everything Yama-ji explained about him before they fought. As zanpakuto are reflections of the soul, their powers and his usage of them express everything that was discussed in the video about his demeanor and values. Also, I think his bankai is PERFECT for him. And it gawdy dramatic, especially for a dude that stans a pink flowerprint kimono on top of his active military uniform, including during battle. And it mirrors the weight of repeated tragedies in his life. AND that last bit WAS supposed to a Curtain Call! And I love it! And I love him! He's friggin' awesome! I sPAzzz!

    • @9teloc
      @9teloc Před 3 lety

      ah i like him but i like kenpachi way more

    • @sherrattpemberton6089
      @sherrattpemberton6089 Před 3 lety +15

      I too feel that's how his fight should have finished.

    • @ericaung9015
      @ericaung9015 Před 2 lety +6

      i would’ve loved to see shunsui kill lille with his broken bankai but lille just turns out to be an immortal god lol. Also if it had ended there, we wouldn’t have had the backstory between him and nanao chan

    • @07fufufu
      @07fufufu Před 2 lety +3

      Bankai is dope I love shunsui bankai

  • @stephanierando3477
    @stephanierando3477 Před 3 lety +77

    This is why Shunsui and Ukitake make good captains and friends. Both are laid back and lead by example and not egos.

    • @nathaninostroza7655
      @nathaninostroza7655 Před 6 měsíci

      Both of them are kind, realistic and responsible as phuck. it really is a pity Ukitake was so under used, being the badass he is, idk it really infuriates me. Great duo, great friends.

  • @AddaeAkono
    @AddaeAkono Před 3 lety +236

    Kyoraku is one of the coolest members of the the Gotei 13 and I always liked his pink kimono. I also liked how you made the comparison between Musashi Miyamoto and Kyoraku.

  • @sergeantassassin3425
    @sergeantassassin3425 Před 3 lety +123

    Kyoraku's sentimentality is something I share: in war, the only thing that matters is victory, because the losers are lucky if they escape with their lives, let alone anything else. Victors are the ones who dictate everything, so if you want to be honorable, if you want to be a 'good person'...make sure you're a victor first and foremost, so you have the liberty to be the kind of person you want to be.

  • @TheDonovanMcCormick
    @TheDonovanMcCormick Před 3 lety +77

    Shunsui is pragmatic, efficient, mysterious with a morally grey quality about him, funny, kind, lazy but serious when called for, extremely smart and perceptive, and a great fighter on top of all that. True multidimensional character that had satisfying development and participation in the story. He has a dual nature, always seeming casual but there’s like a sinister darkness there as well behind the smile. Good example is how he tries to talk his opponents into a diplomatic solution at first but if that fails then he’s a “dirty” fighter and anything goes. A good guy, a by any means necessary kind of good, similar to Urahara. Love this guy, iconic character design right there next to Kisuke, he just screams BLEACH. My favorite moment for him is when the captains and Lt’s are mad he released Aizen and he tells them they won’t have any pride left if there’s no Gotei so they should shut up and win at any cost.

    • @nanasshi0711
      @nanasshi0711 Před 3 lety +7

      he's got great voice actor too. his pink haori pissed me off at first but as the story progress i love it sm and with the double swords i think he has the best design. and yes i like his philosophy in war, result is everything. it doesn't really matter if you fight a good fight but lost in the end, he is willing to play "dirty" as long as it leads to victory and for the greater good

    • @martakavaliauskaite4566
      @martakavaliauskaite4566 Před rokem +1

      @@nanasshi0711 exactly

  • @kennylunacy
    @kennylunacy Před 3 lety +36

    Shunsui has always been my #1 favorite character in Bleach since his first appearance. Just a serene dude with a dope design.

  • @braddixon3959
    @braddixon3959 Před 3 lety +220

    Interestingly, does anyone notice that TYBW Shunsui (with his eyepatch on), is a visual callback to a certain Espada?

    • @jschoma11
      @jschoma11 Před 3 lety +60

      The eyepatch also reminds me of the wild boys Zaraki and Noitra, Shunsui unleashing his inner "beast" when things get real

    • @manaburn5585
      @manaburn5585 Před 3 lety +30

      Starrk?

    • @rleor5694
      @rleor5694 Před 2 lety +7

      Yes😅

    • @rleor5694
      @rleor5694 Před 2 lety +9

      @@jschoma11 we talking abt starkk

    • @jschoma11
      @jschoma11 Před 2 lety +2

      @@rleor5694 Right..I said "also" though..as in Noitra in addition to, or as well as Stark

  • @user-cy1ud1nb9w
    @user-cy1ud1nb9w Před 11 měsíci +3

    My favorite character of all. His whole style is legendary

  • @LeoArmada
    @LeoArmada Před 3 lety +46

    this man is like that one cool uncle you really get to meet

  • @bookfanatic8329
    @bookfanatic8329 Před 3 lety +33

    Dude, when Shinsui's character was first introduced it was like..., walking away from a raging battlefield only to discover a cool, spring creek. You can't help but sigh in contentment.

  • @mskagome118
    @mskagome118 Před 3 lety +26

    I think he wears many different faces and should never be underestimated he is a lot more cunning in character than he appears to be. I like him he always keeps me on my toes

    • @if7723
      @if7723 Před rokem

      Never lies to you though. He's very honest in what he tells people.

  • @Rakshiir
    @Rakshiir Před 3 lety +48

    I think he is a very interesting character.
    He doesn't want to fight if possible, but if he does, he is a force to be reckoned with. Which makes him even more intimidating, even though he doesn't directly intimidates someone with his words or anything. But not knowing how strong he really is, because he doesn't just jump into every fight can give him an advantage in a fight.

  • @Lasherluke
    @Lasherluke Před 3 lety +17

    Eventhough he didn't really want to be a leader, he is the perfect leader for the future of soul society, someone who is much more of a negotiator and wants to talk rather then just blindly following the laws.

  • @KnowingThyself
    @KnowingThyself Před 3 lety +61

    Best character for me in the series

  • @baneyama103
    @baneyama103 Před 2 lety +23

    When Yamamoto was younger he was a ruthless warrior who used any means to win and lost it over time, Shunsui is ruthless in his own way using under handed tactics to come out on top willing to give up some of his own to get the edge. Shunsui might be a better head captain than Old man Yama not because he's stronger, but because he's smarter

    • @stop7556
      @stop7556 Před 10 měsíci

      He's also far more of a realist.
      1. Knowing ideals do change and that despite his own strength using strength alone will never win wars.
      2. Not all combatants in a war are worth butchering or under estimating at the same time.
      3. You can't combine purely under a banner of rules and code. People have different motives. Now this may be a stretch as there has been new additives that happened over time under Yama.

  • @cution97
    @cution97 Před 3 lety +134

    I’m speechless. This was a spectacular analysis like no other. You legitimately went over every subtle detail that I could think of and even more. Videos such as these help those who can’t comprehend the deep character build ups that Tite Kubo creates there many things some people might over look or not fully understand and I’m certain these videos are supporting Bleach’s ongoing fandoms

  • @Grayson-Winchester
    @Grayson-Winchester Před 3 lety +96

    He was a better lord commander than Yamaji because he was willing to sacrifice unohana for zaraki to envelope the needed strength in order to challenge the Quincys and he requested the help of Aizen Sosuke. The old Yamato would have never done these things.

    • @davidsantoso2291
      @davidsantoso2291 Před 3 lety +2

      @Kevin Byrnes unohana is the only one whom zaraki respected

    • @M3rtyville
      @M3rtyville Před 3 lety +32

      I don't know honestly. Yamamoto would rather not use the likes of Aizen or the help of human to get what he wants. Yamamoto was willing to sacrifice all captains if it meant to beat Aizen.

    • @zeroskaterz92
      @zeroskaterz92 Před 3 lety +17

      I would say, it's smart for Kyoraku to request help from Aizen. The lesser of two evils.

    • @Grayson-Winchester
      @Grayson-Winchester Před 3 lety +17

      @@zeroskaterz92 yes and that's something the stubborn old man Yamamoto would have never done

    • @Kangu777
      @Kangu777 Před 3 lety +13

      Old man Yama had his ways and it was honorable in his own right shunsui was strong but was more complete his emotions was balanced due to his personality than Yama

  • @mani3001
    @mani3001 Před 3 lety +28

    Kyoraku is genuinely one of the few characters in Bleach I would like to be friends with IRL. First time you see him in the series, he seems like a bit of a weirdo and just overall very eccentric. But he is one of the more reliable characters.
    And now you're doing an Urahara video, and I am so excited!!!
    They are both in my top 5 in Bleach

  • @1020percent
    @1020percent Před 3 lety +19

    I’ve always seen shunsui as the highest functioning depressed person. His Bankai turns depression into his greatest power.

  • @joshuaponsler6591
    @joshuaponsler6591 Před 3 lety +14

    Always liked this captain. In his unwavering demeanor and differences in his style of leadership, he's actually practicing one of the biggest principles of soul society that's a repeated similarity among most of the various soul reapers. That being too follow your principles in staying true to yourself, as mentioned in video.

  • @Luna-se9ln
    @Luna-se9ln Před 3 lety +48

    Thank you . Oh from the bottom of my heart thank you. I remember I commented on a video months back when you asked who we'd like to see. I said my favorite has always Kyoraku . And you said all I have to do is wait . And here the day has come . Have not watched it yet but had to like and comment . This is deeply appreciated Mr DBZimran. Thank you . Made my day , no week :D
    I was in awe when Kyoraku said " I do not believe using evil to defeat evil , is in of itself an evil act."

  • @shadowfurychaos96
    @shadowfurychaos96 Před 3 lety +23

    I've always loved Shunsui as a character tbh, along with Urahara. They are both my top #1 fave

  • @mrcuccob6386
    @mrcuccob6386 Před 3 lety +29

    My favorite character in the entire series. Such a well written character Jesus Christ. His laidback attitude is one I really enjoy watching and his interactions with most characters are great, specially his interactions with Ukitake. Those two have such a presence when they're together that is just awesome to watch. Great video man as always man.

  • @deonhargrove7846
    @deonhargrove7846 Před 2 lety +9

    I love his character, and the quote about pride was needed. Shows like One piece and naruto always pissed me of when the characters would put their own pride before saving the day by fight an enemy that they need plot armor to beat.

  • @kyoyahibari5888
    @kyoyahibari5888 Před 3 lety +26

    Hello .👍. Kyoraku is one of my favourite characters.

  • @jembozaba4864
    @jembozaba4864 Před 11 měsíci +3

    He is laid back. So laid back that he can often see the bigger picture and make decisions accordingly. He was an excellent choice the replace Yamamoto.

  • @realmdarkness
    @realmdarkness Před 3 lety +12

    This video perfectly encapsulated by Shunsui is my favorite character in the series. SO layered, so cool, so powerful, and such a good friend, mentor and leader. He has suffered too many tragedies, but still moves forward

  • @hidansektas
    @hidansektas Před 3 lety +8

    bleach always hits me different because i started watching it when i was 9 and now at 23 grown up, even became an engineer i still love it and cherish it. bleach deserved better and needs a final arc adaptation

    • @virtues487
      @virtues487 Před 2 lety +1

      I'm 24 and bleach was my first anime I've watched when it aired in adult swim

  • @icallone5666
    @icallone5666 Před 2 lety +4

    This video is so good, this is my 4 time watching

  • @Ekkolocationzz
    @Ekkolocationzz Před 3 lety +14

    Just wanted to say that I love your Bleach videos you've been pumping out. Such high quality content from a smaller channel always feels like a special little gem I found. Keep it up!!!!

  • @CoopMy
    @CoopMy Před 3 lety +3

    Shunsui Kyoraku is my favorite bleach character and by extension my favorite anime character of all time. Thank you for doing him justice with this beautifully done video of him. I Love your art and I will continually support and cheer for you. I look forward to seeing what else you have for us in the future. Keep up the great work.

  • @greyworld6242
    @greyworld6242 Před 3 lety +83

    I wish he and starrk could’ve been friends :(
    Please make a video on Yamamoto.
    It’s interesting that shunsui fought three gun users and confronted them in different ways as his character changes in the story.

    • @ELG-Supercell1000
      @ELG-Supercell1000 Před 3 lety +4

      Yeah I wish they would’ve became friends too

    • @sephikong8323
      @sephikong8323 Před 3 lety +8

      I wish it could have happened but at the same time ...... the way it happens is strangely beautiful. When you are at war, good men die as well and good men have to kill, sometimes people that would have been friend in any other circumstances have to kill each other because there is no other way around it, and as sad as it is, one of them has to do it or else he might just die, the best thing he could do is treat the loser with respect as he passes away.
      Their battle is so melancholic ....

  • @jdub9119
    @jdub9119 Před 2 lety +3

    These videos are incredible & extremely well-made - giving life to my first and favorite anime series
    Kyoraku Shunsui was one of my favorite Bleach characters, solidified when he was battling with Stark - chill, but lethal & his philosophies made a lot of sense - essentially 'Do what you have to do to protect what you must, forget the extra flare and just get to it' - I need to re-read the TYBW

  • @ljakian
    @ljakian Před 3 lety +8

    Shunsui was my favorite character with his intro alone. "Drink!"
    It only got better the more and more I read/watched Bleach
    Many should follow a path like his, and he is one of my favorite in all of shonen

  • @edmund1737
    @edmund1737 Před 3 lety +2

    Nice video. You really gave an in-depth analysis into shunsui's character 🔥🔥🔥

  • @pavleradosavljevic968
    @pavleradosavljevic968 Před 3 lety +5

    You pretty much proved and explained why i love Shunsui and now, you helped me understand our poor fellow here. You sir deserve a medal. And a Zanpakuto

  • @Aura-kw8zq
    @Aura-kw8zq Před 3 lety +96

    6:00 am was going to go to sleep but hey 5 more vids won’t hurt I’m going to fail school

  • @gopinathm4556
    @gopinathm4556 Před 3 lety +1

    WoW!
    My love for Bleach still growing and overwhelming.
    Thank you so much

  • @joshuabarnard5702
    @joshuabarnard5702 Před 3 lety +19

    Shunsui is easily one of my top 3 favorite characters in Bleach. Great analysis of him.

  • @sdkingz84
    @sdkingz84 Před 3 lety +57

    I think he is also in a lot of pain when Ukitake sacrificed himself to be the replacement of the Soul King or the right hand of the soul king.

    • @LazyLoneWolfz
      @LazyLoneWolfz Před 2 lety +3

      He lost the only two ppl he basically grew up with

    • @martakavaliauskaite4566
      @martakavaliauskaite4566 Před rokem +1

      @@LazyLoneWolfz agree nobody can understand his pain 1000 years of friendship of adventures of fights shunsui always was alone genius of rich and ancient and powerfull clan all expectations fallen on him since young age

  • @topherfredricksonville5645

    Really enjoyed this character analysis. Shunsei has always been one of my fav characters. Just the laid back mysterious nature is appealing. Wish we could’ve seen his bankai in animation but maybe some day...thanks again

  • @donjoel6754
    @donjoel6754 Před 2 lety +3

    Im really amazed by this video DBZimran. I love that you really touched on the fact that out of all the characters in the Gotei 13 he showed more human emotion and care towards his opponents. However my favorite characters in media and books are those that change due to situations around them. Like Ichigo learning how to kill through instinct in battle without fear or itachi becoming the villian to in order to die a heroe.

  • @bearcloud2040
    @bearcloud2040 Před 2 lety +6

    Love being here now with Bleach being revived basically.
    It’s gonna blow up I feel. Love the content!!

  • @TheBrandy125
    @TheBrandy125 Před 3 lety +83

    I've noticed your channel from the video Bleach: A ruined reputation and I realy love your content. You can see how much effort you put in a video. Just give yourself a break sometimes :)

    • @BirdOfHermes83
      @BirdOfHermes83 Před 3 lety +1

      No! No breaks! Breaks me less content!

    • @fakename7847
      @fakename7847 Před 3 lety

      NO BREAKS!, this is the man who will become the King of the Pirates, ups sorry, wrong story... I meant, a great youtuber lol

  • @corruptangel6793
    @corruptangel6793 Před 3 lety +12

    I wonder if the Ise family sword, the one that reflects God's power, is how the original Soul Reapers killed the Soul King and cut him into pieces

  • @artificialstyle998
    @artificialstyle998 Před 3 lety

    I love these videos. I can honestly listen for hours with these vids playing in the background

  • @coling8992
    @coling8992 Před 3 lety +3

    An amazing analysis on an amazing character. Very well thought out! TY!!

  • @UrbanWardrobes1
    @UrbanWardrobes1 Před 3 lety +4

    I was so interested into this I didn't even skip once,Great video

  • @bisexualichigo4227
    @bisexualichigo4227 Před 3 lety +166

    I love Shunsui, he like stabs in the back Starrk and the Vizzards be whining about that not being of honor and sh*t.
    And Shunsui be like “In war, both sides are evil”, the man knows how to shut up people when they start with their bs.

  • @ELG-Supercell1000
    @ELG-Supercell1000 Před 3 lety +1

    Mannn shindig is definitely one of my favorite characters now. Amazing in depth video on his character

  • @dakshithakiranakankanamage5683

    Loved this man. Definitely one of my favourite characters on Bleach.

  • @darkdante212
    @darkdante212 Před 3 lety +5

    Never watched bleach but this guy generally makes me want to watch it

  • @chaelsonnen1
    @chaelsonnen1 Před 3 lety +26

    Kyoraku Shunsui: Ghost of Seireitei

  • @VintageNarwhal
    @VintageNarwhal Před 10 měsíci +2

    Always been my favorite since I first seen him. Was so suprised and happy to hear they gave him so much to do in TYBW.

  • @SexyDragonMaster
    @SexyDragonMaster Před 3 lety +1

    Great video!. I appreciate the amount of work you put in this video and made me appreciate a character even more than I realized.

  • @SacredMagic13679
    @SacredMagic13679 Před 3 lety +6

    He's my favorite character. His powers are a reflection of his personality. On the surface he's playful and laid back, his fights are games. But his Bankai is his true philosophy. Victory at any cost. Immense suffering inflicted on both combatants. Any unfair advantage being seized for the benefits it may grant the user. Fascinating stuff.

  • @kevinjaegerjaquezreacts
    @kevinjaegerjaquezreacts Před 3 lety +9

    My favorite character, this guy is too cool.

  • @mandreotti8320
    @mandreotti8320 Před 3 lety

    Thank you so much for making an analysis video of the GOAT himself!

  • @tp5111
    @tp5111 Před 2 lety +1

    He's one of my top three favorites. Thank you for this analysis.

  • @NeufAtora
    @NeufAtora Před 3 lety +6

    Honestly, I never gave Shunsui too much thought. Seeing him entirely laid out in one take was eye-opening, and the next time I read Bleach, which will be very soon, I'll be keeping all this in mind

  • @Kilchrist0612
    @Kilchrist0612 Před 2 lety +8

    I consider this baddass laid back man the 6th war potential as he technically put 2 of them in motion 😎

  • @bryanroberts3671
    @bryanroberts3671 Před rokem +1

    Loved the video. He's one of my favorites too now. Thank you.

  • @pitserrock
    @pitserrock Před 3 lety +1

    This was honestly a great video! It’s been a while since I read or watched bleach, I love Kyoraku and this video helped me remember why the series is still my favorite

    • @leonardomichua
      @leonardomichua Před rokem

      Yeah, it’s been a while since I watched it as well and forgot a lot about it

  • @Shinigami-gm9mf
    @Shinigami-gm9mf Před 3 lety +3

    Nice new video dude. Looking forward to the Kisuke Urahara Mr Hat N. Clogs analysis.

  • @hideototoroki8427
    @hideototoroki8427 Před 2 lety +1

    I honestly live for his quotes because the man is so wise thank you for this amazing video

  • @Eeshiee
    @Eeshiee Před 3 lety

    my god, this channel deserves a million subs. these analysis are amazing.

  • @r3fus32d13
    @r3fus32d13 Před 3 lety +6

    read the manga like 15 years ago, as i mature i start seeing the details in bleach tackling war religion and ethics

  • @yaboigamerdouji7573
    @yaboigamerdouji7573 Před 3 lety +14

    I honestly thought he’d be the one to take Aizen out. But his Bankai can be pretty dangerous for allies.

  • @TheWJimi
    @TheWJimi Před 3 lety +1

    A wonderful analysis of my favourite anime character, thank you!

  • @figlet6427
    @figlet6427 Před 3 lety

    Thank you for making these videos, they are super interesting and inspirational!

  • @alwaysdoll14
    @alwaysdoll14 Před rokem +3

    Yeah, Shunsui is one of my favorites from the time first he was introduce till he now. There's just a certain calmness in his that is contagious. It's not really the calmness like Unohana, or the intimidating calmness of Yamamoto... but it's just he's like a breeze you like to feel... I was really happy when I read that he became the head-captain after Yamamoto... and now, watching the Thousand Years War Arc, I'm so excited to see more. kuuuh~~

  • @RDarkPrince85
    @RDarkPrince85 Před 3 lety +4

    "Pride won't save the world". Such a beautiful metaphor, synonym, comparison.

  • @sorkai2
    @sorkai2 Před 3 lety

    I loved this video thank you very much. I have been "binging" your videos somewhat and makes me crave the anime's return .

  • @kingsylartv1436
    @kingsylartv1436 Před 3 lety

    Been thinking about an anime tattoo for a while and after watching this I now know. Thank you, this video was so insightful and much appreciated. Shunsui is definitely one of top favorite character in bleach.

  • @agu-man6065
    @agu-man6065 Před 3 lety +22

    Shinsui is so laid back that he is already cooler.

  • @kennylunacy
    @kennylunacy Před 3 lety +10

    "Shunsui, you released Aizen?! No, I refuse his help because my pride and feelings are more important than saving our universe!"

    • @leonardomichua
      @leonardomichua Před rokem

      Honestly, if he didn’t do that they would’ve died. Shunsui knows when and when not to do things

  • @okostadimos
    @okostadimos Před 3 lety

    This is one of my favorite characters! I really like and enjoy every video of yours, but man if only the sound was a little bit better here. Keep it up and thank you for all the great work !

  • @Luke_wait_for_it_marengo

    This was fantastic, in depth as well as informative. thank you for this.

  • @adarshkamoda9183
    @adarshkamoda9183 Před 2 lety +7

    15:29 That's not what I thought. If Ukitake thinks a Bankai shouldn't be seen by everyone, it makes you question what kind of horrible Bankai Shunsui has up his sleeve. Sure, Yamamoto's Bankai is powerful but it's not so horrendous that it can't be SEEN by anyone.