While characters in Bleach grow in power, some power ups have seemingly come out of nowhere.
Bleach is one of the most beloved shoned anime of all time, despite some issues regarding its writing and pacing. The battles in this series are undoubtedly the best thing about Bleach, allowing fans to watch their favorite characters reach new heights in power time and time again.
However, there are times when Bleach’s writing fails to justify some of the powerups that take place during battles. This can make for a frustrating watch as fans are forced to accept certain developments in battle that don’t feel as cathartic as they should.8 Tensa Zangetsu
Debut: Release! The Black Blade, the Miraculous Power (Episode 58 of Bleach)
The Soul Society arc revealed the concept of Bankai as something that Shinigami take years to master. So, it’s only fitting that the character with ridiculous plot armor manages to game the system and achieve this power in three mere days.
For what it’s worth, players get to see Ichigo’s grueling training that helps him uncover this new form, which makes his Bankai form somewhat justifiable. However, the three-day time limit is something that most people still find hard to believe, regardless of how gifted Ichigo may be at being a shinigami.7 Retsu Unohana Revealing Her Former Title Of Kenpachi
Debut: The Battle (Episode 10 of Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War)
There’s no denying that the battle between Kenpachi and Unohana makes for one of the best moments in Bleach. The battle reveals many things about their shared past, with Retsu revealing herself as the former holder of the Kenpachi title.
After barely playing a role in any fight before this moment, Unohana suddenly reveals herself as one of the strongest shinigami in Bleach and dies not long after. It’s a sudden transition that fans don’t get the time to digest, since she dies before the true extent of her powers can be uncovered.6 Nelliel Tu Odelschwanck’s True Form
Debut: Nel’s Secret (Episode 192 of Bleach)
At the start of the Hueco Mundo arc, Nel appears as an annoying kid who fails to pronounce Ichigo’s name correctly.
