Danzōmaru
CharacterDanzōmaru stands among the four towering gatekeepers set to guard the walls of the Seireitei, charged with its northern entrance, the Black Ridge Gate. He surfaces only briefly across the manga and anime, defined far more by his post than by any deeds.
Appearance
Danzōmaru's sheer size sets him apart at once, a giant who dwarfs the ordinary Shinigami around him. Pale, bushy brows sit above his eyes, and his scalp is shaved clean but for a central strip of hair dyed in alternating bands of light and dark.
Personality
The story reveals almost nothing of his disposition. What little is shown fixes him firmly in his duty as a gate guardian, standing watch over the Seireitei's northern approach rather than acting on any temperament of his own.
History
During the Soul Society arc, Sōsuke Aizen hypnotizes Danzōmaru along with two of the other gate guardians, meaning to turn them loose against Ichigo Kurosaki and his companions, only for the scheme to be blunted when Jidanbō Ikkanzaka steps in. The anime-only Bount arc grants him a second appearance, in which he tries to hold the line against the invading Bount but is swiftly beaten down by Yoshi and Mabashi. As a Shinigami charged with guarding a gate, he carries at least some measure of spiritual power, though the series never explores it in depth.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Danzomaru in Bleach?
Danzomaru is one of four towering gatekeepers charged with guarding the walls of the Seireitei, responsible for its northern entrance, the Black Ridge Gate. He appears only briefly across the manga and anime, defined more by his post than by any deeds.
What does Danzomaru look like?
Danzomaru is a giant who dwarfs the ordinary Shinigami around him, with pale, bushy brows and a scalp shaved clean but for a central strip of hair dyed in alternating light and dark bands.
What happens to Danzomaru during the Soul Society arc?
During the Soul Society arc, Sosuke Aizen hypnotizes Danzomaru along with two other gate guardians, intending to turn them loose against Ichigo Kurosaki and his companions. The scheme is blunted when Jidanbo Ikkanzaka steps in.
What role does Danzomaru play in the Bount arc?
In the anime only Bount arc, Danzomaru tries to hold the line against the invading Bount but is swiftly beaten down by Yoshi and Mabashi.
Which gate does Danzomaru guard?
Danzomaru guards the Black Ridge Gate, the Seireitei's northern entrance, as one of its four gatekeepers.
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- Created byTite Kubo
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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