A decade ago,Bleachwas one of the most popular anime and manga series in the world. In terms of storytelling,Bleachis decent, and several characters do stand out because of their personalities. That being said, it was the combat that truly made the series special.
RELATED:Bleach: The Most Powerful Quotes By Ichigo
Whether they are Soul Reapers, Hollows, or Quincies, every single character inBleachpossesses their own unique set of abilities, and many of them are quite dangerous in battle. It is true that each ability has its strengths, but certain abilities are far superior to others, and there are a few that are overpowered to the point of being completely broken.
Updated on June 08, 2025, by George Voutiritsas:So far,the Thousand-Year Blood War archas been a massive success. The animation, music, and voice acting have all been superb, and the highly anticipated action sequences have lived up to the hype. As the arc continues, those who have not read the manga will get the chance to see some newBleach abilitiesfor the first time. Some of these abilities are quite unique and strong, but there are others that feel really overpowered. Most fans know what themost overpowered abilities in the Bleach seriesare, but there are other abilities that deserve to be mentioned as well.
20The Love Forces Others To Become Obsessed With The User
Pepe is one of the Sternritter, and fans of the anime got a glimpse of his power in the first part of the Thousand-Year Blood War when he used it on Jidanbo. His power is called The Love, and it allows him to shoot heart-shaped projectiles by placing his hands together.
When someone gets hit by this projectile they become obsessed with Pepe to the point that they will do anything he asks. This includes attacking allies. He can even use it to take control of Zanpakuto. When he activates his Vollständig, he can create ropes linked with hearts that are capable of piercing Captain-level Soul Reapers.
19Amor Allows Zommari To Take Control Of Others
Zommari Rureaux was the 7th Espada, and he was arguably the fastest Arrancar. His speed allowed him to keep up with Byakuya, and he could create up to five after-image clones. Zommari may have been the third weakest Espada, but he possesses one ofthe best Resurreccion.
When he releases his Zanpakuto he gains access to 50 eyes, and he can use Amor. By using one of his eyes Zommari can place a sun-shaped tattoo onto someone’s body. If it lands on a person’s arm, he can control their limb and use it to cause self-harm. If he places a tattoo on someone’s head, he takes control of their entire body.
18The Zombie Uses Blood To Turn Others Into Zombie Puppets
Giselle Gewelle may look helpless and weak, but her ability is quite powerful. Thanks to The Zombie, she can take control of anyone as long as they get splattered with her blood, and they must follow her orders. She basically turns people into zombie puppets, and she can use it on other Quincies as well, but they need to already be dead.
She can take control of Captain-level Soul Reapers, but she needs to use large quantities of blood. Such an ability sounds very dangerous, but while it is active, Giselle is able to endure and heal herself no matter how severe the injury is.
17Suzumebachi’s Nigeki Kessatsu Can Kill In Two Hits
Sui-Feng is the Captain of Squad 2 as well as the Commander of the Stealth Force. She is one of the fastest characters inBleach,and when she combines that speed with her Shikai ability, she becomes one ofthe most dangerous Soul Reapersalive.
Her Zanpakuto is called Suzumebachi, and its Shikai takes the form of a gauntlet with a stinger-like blade. Thanks to Suzumebachi’s Nigeki Kessatsu, Sui-Feng can kill an opponent in just two hits, and she does not even need to hit a vital spot. If she strikes the same exact spot with the stinger, Suzumebachi’s venom will destroy the target within moments.
16Nozarashi’s Bankai Can Cut Through Anything
When Kenpachi Zaraki defeatedCaptain Unohana, he finally gained the ability to communicate with his Zanpakuto. It is called Nozarashi, and its Shikai is a massive cleaver that possesses immense cutting power, but its Bankai transforms Kenpachi into a real monster.
RELATED:Bleach: The Youngest Soul Reapers, Ranked
Its Bankai does not currently have a name, but it assumes the form of a much smaller and jagged cleaver. It turns Kenpachi’s skin red, and he gains a number of horns and black markings, which give him the appearance of an oni. It grants Kenpachi superhuman physical strength, and it can literally cut through anything in its path.
15The Compulsory Turns A Person’s Nerves Into Weapons
Pernida is one of Yhwach’s personal guards, but it is not human. It is actually the left hand ofthe Soul King, but it can still use a few Quincy abilities, and he was given a power known as The Compulsory, which turns its nerves into weapons.
Pernida can shoot its nerves from its fingers and extend them into its opponent’s body. It can control the opponent’s movements, but the most terrifying aspect of this ability is the fact that Pernida can use it to instantly destroy the enemy’s body. It can tear off limbs or crush someone’s body effortlessly.
14Tosen’s Suzumushi Tsuishiki: Enma Kōrogi Eliminates Nearly All Of A Person’s Senses
Only the strongest Soul Reapers are capable of becoming Captains, and Kaname Tosen led the 9th Division despitebeing blind. His Shikai can knock someone unconscious by releasing a high-pitched tone, and he can create a trail of blades that rain down from above.
His Bankai is the real menace, though. Suzumushi Tsuishiki: Enma Kōrogi creates a black void that grows until it forms a large dome. This dome completely nullifies an adversary’s sense of smell, sight, taste, and hearing. With this ability, Tosen can deliver fatal attacks from anywhere, and his opponent will not be able to defend themselves properly.
13The Modified Version Of Konjiki Ashisogi Jizō Can Counter Any Ability
Mayuri Kurotsuchi is the Captain of the 12th Division, and his genius-level intellect has allowed him to become a Zanpakuto Modification Expert. Unlike other Soul Reapers, he can manually alter and improve his Zanpakuto, and this includes his Bankai.
RELATED:Bleach: The Most Disturbing Things That Happen In The Anime
Konjiki Ashisogi Jizō: Matai Fukuin Shōtai takes the form of a massive, purple-skinned baby with a golden loincloth, and it sits atop a pile of umbilical cords. This Bankai sends information to Mayuri, and when enough has been gathered, it creates a modified version of itself that possesses an ability that can perfectly counter his opponent’s power.
12The Miracle Makes The Impossible Very Much Possible
Like Pernida, Gerard Valkyrie is part of Yhwach’s personal guard, but he was not given his power; he was born with it. It is called The Miracle, and it allows him to produce miracles by giving form to his thoughts and desires.
In truth, this ability is probability manipulation, as it allows him to do things that would otherwise be impossible or near impossible. For instance, if he fought multiple Captains at once, chances are he would not be strong enough to win, but this ability makes him strong enough to take them on. If another ability were to cause certain death, The Miracle would allow him to survive.
11The X-Axis Is The Ultimate Ranged Attack
Lille Baro is the leader of Yhwach’s personal guard, andhe was given The X-Axis, which is undoubtedly the best ability for a ranged fighter to have. Lille uses a rifle, and with The X-Axis, all of his shots have the power to pierce through anything. It also gives him perfect accuracy, and none of his attacks can be blocked.
This is what happens when he has just one eye open. If both are open, all of his enemy’s attacks are able to safely pierce through his body, giving him a form of intangibility.
