Overview
Hunger Shadow is a piece of Magic listed under Release Code #0575 and belongs to the Inks, the practitioners who serve Wing Bind. The Japanese name reads as something close to Shadow of the Great Eater, a fitting label for the ravenous creature it summons.
Mechanics
To cast it, the user takes a spray can and paints a specific mark on any flat surface: an S-shaped figure set between two straight lines, split by a perpendicular stroke, all ringed by a circle. Out of that sigil rises a massive, dark beast that looks like a shaggy ape fitted with oversized teeth, jutting fangs, and a long tail. The creature lunges at the caster's foes, grabbing hold and crushing down with its jaws. It is not invincible, though; a strong enough attack can tear it apart, as happened when Cinderella dispersed one with an energy blast.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hunger Shadow in Bleach?
Hunger Shadow is a spell catalogued as Release Code 0575 and wielded by the Inks who serve Wing Bind. It conjures a hulking shadow beast from a painted sigil.
What does the name Hunger Shadow mean?
Hunger Shadow translates roughly as Shadow of the Great Eater, a name that fits the ravenous creature the spell summons.
How is the Hunger Shadow spell cast?
To cast Hunger Shadow, the user takes a spray can and paints a specific sigil on any flat surface: an S-shaped figure set between two straight lines, split by a perpendicular stroke and ringed by a circle. A massive, dark, ape-like beast with oversized teeth and a long tail then rises from the mark.
Who uses Hunger Shadow in Bleach?
Bruno Bangnyfe is shown using Hunger Shadow, spraying its mark and unleashing the beast on Cinderella.
Can the Hunger Shadow beast be defeated?
The beast summoned by Hunger Shadow is not invincible; a strong enough attack can tear it apart. Cinderella dispersed one with an energy blast.
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- Created byTite Kubo
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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