Predation
CharacterPredation is a hunting technique demonstrated by the towering Menos Grande that assailed Uryū Ishida. Reaching out with its tongue, the giant Hollow skewers prey at a distance and reels the victim back toward its waiting mouth.
Overview
Predation, written with characters meaning Hollow Feeding Response, is a Hollow ability shown by the Menos Grande during its attack on Uryū Ishida.
Mechanics
To feed, the Menos Grande shoots its tongue out toward whatever it has singled out, aiming to spear the target on contact. It then hauls both tongue and catch back in so the prey can be swallowed with ease. The lunge is astonishingly forceful, thrown with enough speed and power to crack the pavement where it lands.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the monsters in Bleach called?
In Bleach, monstrous evil spirits are called Hollows, and the towering variety known as Menos Grande is the one shown using the Predation technique against Uryu Ishida.
What is Predation in Bleach?
Predation is a hunting technique demonstrated by a Menos Grande, the class of colossal Hollow, during its attack on Uryu Ishida. It is written with characters meaning Hollow Feeding Response.
How does the Predation technique work?
To use Predation, the Menos Grande shoots its tongue out to spear a chosen target, then hauls both the tongue and its catch back in to swallow the prey. The lunge is thrown with enough force to crack pavement on impact.
Who uses the Predation technique?
The Predation technique is credited to the Menos Grande, shown using it during its encounter with the Quincy Uryu Ishida.
What does the name Predation mean?
The name Predation carries the Japanese meaning Hollow Feeding Response, describing how a Menos Grande instinctively hunts and swallows its prey.
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- Created byTite Kubo
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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