As if being the coolest villain in Bleach’s history was not enough for Sosuke Aizen, he had to do it without a Bankai. Aizen is one of the most significant characters in Bleach, enchanting everyone with his role as an antagonist and taking down almost everyone who stands in his way. Fans appreciated him so much that Tite Kubo decided to bring him back in Thousand-Year Blood War.

Sosuke Aizen in Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War | Credit: Studio Pierrot

He was introduced as the captain of the 5th Division of the Gotei 13 and went on to fool almost everyone with his death. He was then revealed as a villain who wanted to replace the Soul King and take control of the Soul Society, and he would have almost succeeded had it not been for Ichigo, the main protagonist of Bleach.

However, the startling fact is that Aizen almost took down...