Prometheus
CharacterPrometheus is one of the illusory attacks unleashed by Kinshara Butōdan, the Bankai of the captain Rōjūrō Ōtoribashi. Its dancing figures conjure phantom flames and hurl them at a foe, though the fire only truly burns those whose senses the illusion has already fooled.
Overview
Prometheus, a name given the Japanese reading Envoy of the Volcano, is an attack that issues from Kinshara Butōdan, the Bankai belonging to Rōjūrō Ōtoribashi.
Mechanics
The spectral dancers summoned by Rose's Bankai gather illusionary fire into their hands and then loose it at the chosen target in a bursting blast of flame. Because the whole of Kinshara Butōdan operates by deception, that fire inflicts real harm only when the victim's heart has been taken in by the illusion; an opponent who is not fooled feels nothing at all.
Notable Users
The technique belongs to Rōjūrō Ōtoribashi, the captain better known as Rose, and comes as part of his Bankai. Its name nods to the Greek titan Prometheus, remembered for stealing fire from the gods to hand it to humankind, an act for which Zeus punished him.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prometheus in Bleach?
In Bleach, Prometheus is an illusory attack that comes from Kinshara Butodan, the Bankai of Captain Rojuro Otoribashi. Its Japanese name reads as Envoy of the Volcano.
Who uses the Prometheus technique?
Prometheus belongs to Rojuro Otoribashi, the captain known as Rose, who unleashes it as part of his Bankai, Kinshara Butodan.
How does the Prometheus attack work?
The spectral dancers summoned by Rose's Bankai gather illusionary fire in their hands and hurl it at the target in a bursting blast of flame. Because Kinshara Butodan works through deception, the fire only causes real harm if the victim's heart has been fooled by the illusion.
What Bankai does Prometheus come from?
Prometheus is one of the attacks issued from Kinshara Butodan, the Bankai belonging to Captain Rojuro Otoribashi.
Why is the technique named Prometheus?
The technique's name nods to the Greek titan Prometheus, remembered for stealing fire from the gods to give to humankind, an act for which Zeus punished him.
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- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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