In a current interview with Oricon, Hideo Ishikawa, who voices Captain Jushiro Ukitake, explains Bleachexpressed a long-standing want that he has had for over twenty years, specifically to say Bankai not less than as soon as.
Ukitake was the one captain within the Gotei 13 who has by no means used his Bankai.
This was revealed when Ishikawa was requested a couple of line from Bleach that left a giant impression on him.
“Dare I say it? Ukitake is the one present Gotei 13 Captain who hasn’t used his Bankai! I’ve all the time needed to say “Bankai” not less than as soon as”, he admitted with fun.
He added that for years he has heard different characters unleash their Bankai, most notably Masakazu Morita, who voices Ichigo Kurosaki. He admitted that this stuffed him with envy.
“I’ve heard others say it numerous occasions within the recordings and within the anime. I particularly heard Morita say it so many occasions – I used to be so jealous.”
Nonetheless, he revealed that probably the most memorable line for him was the one the place Ukitake says to Rukia within the one hundred and thirty fifth chapter of the manga: “There are two kinds of fights. So long as we’re in battle, we should all the time distinguish between them. The combat to guard life and the combat to guard honor.“
Ishikawa emphasised that this sentence captures the essence of Ukitake’s character and displays what he values most.
Reflecting on his journey as Ukitake, Ishikawa shared a comic story about his first encounter with the character.
“My first time taking part in Ukitake was at an occasion referred to as the ‘Soar Festa Anime Tour’. This was earlier than the anime aired and so they confirmed a particular OVA the place Ukitake appeared. On the time, I learn the unique manga in quantity type, however Ukitake hadn’t been revealed but, so I wasn’t acquainted with it. I bear in mind asking Masakazu Morita, who performed Ichigo, “Who is that this Ukitake man?” He replied, “Perhaps he is an unique character?” (laughs). I believed him, however after I confirmed as much as report, Kubo-sensei was there and made it clear that Ukitake wasn’t an unique character in any respect – he was a captain within the Gotei 13. I nonetheless keep in mind that episode vividly. (laughs)“
The third court docket of Bleach TYBW will air on October 5, 2024. Ukitake performed a key position within the first episodes of the third cour.
Hikaru Murata directs the third episode of TYBW anime.
Six Lounges With out phrases would be the opening music of the third cour, whereas Monochrome by Suisoh would be the closing music.
Bleach: Thousand Yr Blood Battle cour 1 aired in Japan on October 10, 2022 and ended on December 26, 2022, with a particular one-hour episode, combining episodes 12 and 13 of the anime.
Bleach: Thousand Yr Blood Battle cour 2 was broadcast on July 8, 2023.
It was beforehand revealed that anime will likely be break up into 4 programs, with breaks in between.
Supply: Oricon
