1- Yamamoto
2- Unohana (unknown but probably second only to yama)
3- Shunsui
4- Byakuya
5- Ukitake
6- Soifon
7- Kenpachi
8- Hitsugaya
9- Mayuri
10- Komamura
Something like that, even though in the light of recent events, it seems that gotei captains (except for yamamoto and possibly Unohaha) are pretty sh*t compared with guys like Isshin, Urahara or Yoruichi...
1. Yamamoto - No need to explain.
2. Aizen - Extremely proficient in Kido and Shunpo and proficient in Swordplay. Oh, and currently, he has the most broken weapon in Bleach.
3. Shunsui - Broken shikai. Excellent swordsman. His speed was complimented by the likes of Yama.
4. Unohana - 2nd oldest captain. She could also theoretically heal herself easily in battle.
5. Soifon - Seems to be the fastest captain. Decent shikai, though with her speed, it's excellent. Bankai seems to be powerful, but it has a limited number of attacks.
6. Byakuya - Excellent all-rounder, hence is very versatile and has a pretty great bankai to boot.
7. Hitsugaya - Took out the 3rd Espada. Excellent bankai.
8. Gin - Haven't seen much of him in action. IMO, he's just toying around with Ichigo. He was able to sword fight on even grounds with Bankai Ichigo while keeping his sword short.
Is also pretty fast I guess. Even though his bankai is supposed to extend at a godly speed, we don't know whether Gin shot it at that speed towards Ichigo.
9. Jushiro - Saddled with low stamina due to TB, otherwise, he'd also be #3 IMO.
10. Kenpachi - Not much to say here.
11. Mayuri - Paralyzing shikai and Bankai. Shikai won't do much good against faster opponents, but his bankai would work. Decent stats otherwise.
12. Tousen - Broken bankai IMO. Nothing else is noteworthy. (Not counting his Resurrección)
13. Komamura - Physical berserker somewhat like Kenpachi, but his Bankai has a devastating Achilles Heel.
Someone who's pretty high: Yoruichi. Fought against Soi Fon's shikai with bare hands, fastest of all, likely best martial artist, perfected shunko, and we haven't even seen her sword abilities! She was Urahara's senior after all, so likely the next oldest captain between Unohana and Shunsui/Ukitake.
Originally posted by King Kandy
Hmm I don't know about that, why is Mayuri so low? And Kenpachi as well.
Mayuri's got lowish spiritual pressure for a captain judging by Uryu's comments. He's slow for a captain and a poor swordsperson too. His mad science compensates for a lot, but a lot of the captains could likely beat him via power or speed.
Byakuya or Soi Fon could likely avoid everything and get him.
Ah, I guess so.
13. Komamura - Physical berserker somewhat like Kenpachi, but his Bankai has a devastating Achilles Heel.
I wouldn't say it's that devastating. Sure, he gets feedback, but it's super hard to hurt.
Soi Fon's lack of mobility while using hers is probably worse.
12. Tousen - Broken bankai IMO. Nothing else is noteworthy. (Not counting his Resurrección)
His kido shikai was pretty neat too. Personally I think going into melee is a mistake for him, he should just stay back and kido spam.
Originally posted by Demonic Phoenix
1. Yamamoto - No need to explain.2. Aizen - Extremely proficient in Kido and Shunpo and proficient in Swordplay. Oh, and currently, he has the most broken weapon in Bleach.
3. Shunsui - Broken shikai. Excellent swordsman. His speed was complimented by the likes of Yama.
4. Unohana - 2nd oldest captain. She could also theoretically heal herself easily in battle.
5. Soifon - Seems to be the fastest captain. Decent shikai, though with her speed, it's excellent. Bankai seems to be powerful, but it has a limited number of attacks.
6. Byakuya - Excellent all-rounder, hence is very versatile and has a pretty great bankai to boot.
7. Hitsugaya - Took out the 3rd Espada. Excellent bankai.
8. Gin - Haven't seen much of him in action. IMO, he's just toying around with Ichigo. He was able to sword fight on even grounds with Bankai Ichigo while keeping his sword short.
Is also pretty fast I guess. Even though his bankai is supposed to extend at a godly speed, we don't know whether Gin shot it at that speed towards Ichigo.9. Jushiro - Saddled with low stamina due to TB, otherwise, he'd also be #3 IMO.
10. Kenpachi - Not much to say here.
11. Mayuri - Paralyzing shikai and Bankai. Shikai won't do much good against faster opponents, but his bankai would work. Decent stats otherwise.
12. Tousen - Broken bankai IMO. Nothing else is noteworthy. (Not counting his Resurrección)
13. Komamura - Physical berserker somewhat like Kenpachi, but his Bankai has a devastating Achilles Heel.
Drop hitsugaya several spots
Otherwise pretty good list
Originally posted by Q99
I wouldn't say it's that devastating. Sure, he gets feedback, but it's super hard to hurt.Soi Fon's lack of mobility while using hers is probably worse.
I thought that any injury on the Bankai is reflected on him as well?
It has immense power, that I won't deny; but strong and fast enough opponents could avoid the thing and injure it.
She very rarely uses her bankai though. Even Omaeda hadn't seen it prior to their fight against Barragan.
Can't say the same for Komamura. Though I would say Komamura's weakness is greater. Factor in Soifon's limited number of shots, and I'd say hers becomes worse.
Originally posted by Q99
His kido shikai was pretty neat too. Personally I think going into melee is a mistake for him, he should just stay back and kido spam.
You mean the attack where he rains down those metal blades? Or the attack he used against a powerless Uryu?
They were pretty cool.
Originally posted by Gecko4lif
Drop hitsugaya several spotsOtherwise pretty good list
His bankai has quite a number of attacks for different situations, and it's the strongest snow/ice-type in SS. Not to mention, he was able to take on Harribel in her Released State.
As for my list, thanks. I think I've got the tiers right (as in the captains belong in the general area I've listed them in), but as for the actual placement of some (such as Mayuri and Komamura), I'm not entirely certain.
Originally posted by Demonic Phoenix
His bankai has quite a number of attacks for different situations, and it's the strongest snow/ice-type in SS. Not to mention, he was able to take on Harribel in her Released State.
As well as displaying power vastly below what his station should indicate
gecko thats why there is a difference between low showings and high showings. as far as hitsugaya's actual strength is concerned, shunsui himself has stated that tohsiro would be stronger than him in 100 years... considering that 100 years in shinigami years is like a couple of years in human years, thats pretty impressive.
also consider that toshiro was afraid that if he used jensou juuren while he was at full power, he might accidentally kill everyone in a 2.5 mile radius, and so waited until he was only at half his full strength to use it, and it was still powerful enough to beat the tres espada. that is a broken power ermm
so yeah. i dont like toshiro either because hes a prick. but clearly hes a top tier captain shrug
Originally posted by Ms.MarvelIn a hundred years Byakuya went from a kid to being an adult and a captain. "Two years lol."
gecko thats why there is a difference between low showings and high showings. as far as hitsugaya's actual strength is concerned, shunsui himself has stated that tohsiro would be stronger than him in 100 years... considering that 100 years in shinigami years is like a couple of years in human years, thats pretty impressive.also consider that toshiro was afraid that if he used jensou juuren while he was at full power, he might accidentally kill everyone in a 2.5 mile radius, and so waited until he was only at half his full strength to use it, and it was still powerful enough to beat the tres espada. that is a broken power ermm
so yeah. i dont like toshiro either because hes a prick. but clearly hes a top tier captain shrug
Toshiro can be afraid of whatever he wants... Proves nothing. Also, Harribel has proven to be massively unimpressive. Despite that, if it were not for his prep with his ossum Ice Bunshin thing, he would have died the moment she released. Also, the Espada fought in Hueco Mundo have more power than they would anywhere else, same applies to Harribel, Ichigo had to go all out to beat Grimmjow, but I would still give Ichigo the one up above Toshiro at that point. Oh, and we then see Harribel fighting and holding her own against Toshiro, Hiyori, and Lisa, he got lucky with that attack, his base abilities are not very impressive.
Originally posted by Gecko4lif
No he really didnt.Aizen did.
i dont really care if you say "no". "no" doesnt mean anything because you say it does.
prove up.
aizen killed her, toshiro beat her.
In a hundred years Byakuya went from a kid to being an adult and a captain. "Two years lol."
did he really? hmm i cant remember how the age system works. and stupid wikia doesnt state their ages 😠
Toshiro can be afraid of whatever he wants... Proves nothing. Also, Harribel has proven to be massively unimpressive. Despite that, if it were not for his prep with his ossum Ice Bunshin thing, he would have died the moment she released. Also, the Espada fought in Hueco Mundo have more power than they would anywhere else, same applies to Harribel, Ichigo had to go all out to beat Grimmjow, but I would still give Ichigo the one up above Toshiro at that point. Oh, and we then see Harribel fighting and holding her own against Toshiro, Hiyori, and Lisa, he got lucky with that attack, his base abilities are not very impressive.
thats all downplaying without any substantiation. 😐 if we go by all that logic then how shunsui impressive at all? the majority of the captains are only powerful because of heresay and word of mouth.
as for ichigo. feat wise he'd annihilate the majority of the captains anyway so thats inconsequential.
as for hallibel, nothing indicated she was "holding her own", and toshiro wasnt even using any of his abilities... they were all sword fighting and kubo only showed one scene for a fraction of a second. thats not "holding her own"
for their ages i found this dont know reliable it is though
Originally posted by Ms.Marvel
i dont really care if you say "no". "no" doesnt mean anything because you say it does.prove up.
Hitsugaya did nothing? or that aizen killed her?
Hitsugaya "Lol I pwn you" attack doing nothing
Aizen kiliing her
Toshiro cant beat shit. Not even his own dick, by way or not having hit puberty