Flamethrower
CharacterFlamethrower is an anime original attack tied to Shusuke Amagai's Bankai, Raika Goen Kaku. It converts the shoulder plate mounted on his oversized blade into a jet of fire, letting him wash whole stretches of the battlefield in flame during his clash with Ichigo Kurosaki.
Overview
This ability belongs to the released state of Shusuke Amagai's Zanpakuto, the Bankai known as Raika Goen Kaku. Appearing only in the anime, it lets him weaponize the sheer volume of fire that his transformed sword is able to produce.
Mechanics
Once the Bankai is active, Amagai can call up enormous quantities of flame. A guard plate fixed near the top of the huge blade constantly leaks fire, and he is able to drive that outlet like a nozzle. Aiming it at a foe unleashes a surging torrent of flame that pours toward wherever he points, burning apart anything caught along the way.
Notable Users
Shusuke Amagai is the sole wielder, calling on the technique during his duel against Ichigo Kurosaki.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Flamethrower do in Bleach?
In Bleach, Flamethrower is an anime-original attack that converts the guard plate on Shusuke Amagai's Bankai blade, Raika Goen Kaku, into a nozzle, unleashing a surging torrent of flame that burns apart anything in its path.
Who uses the Flamethrower technique in Bleach?
Flamethrower is used exclusively by Shusuke Amagai, who calls on it during his duel against Ichigo Kurosaki.
Is Flamethrower an anime-only technique?
Yes, Flamethrower is an anime original technique that debuted in Episode 188 and never appeared in the manga.
What Zanpakuto powers the Flamethrower technique?
Flamethrower is tied to Shusuke Amagai's Bankai, Raika Goen Kaku, whose transformed blade produces the flame that fuels the attack.
How does Amagai activate Flamethrower?
Once his Bankai is active, Amagai channels enormous quantities of flame that leak from a guard plate near the top of his blade, then aims that outlet like a nozzle to unleash a torrent of fire at his target.
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- Created byTite Kubo
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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