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Shigarami

Character

Shigarami is the Shikai of Royal Guard member Senjumaru Shutara. Shaped like a sewing needle, it spins limitless thread of Reishi into cloth she can turn to defense, disguise, or killing in the space of a heartbeat.

Bankai: Shatatsu Karagara Shigarami no Tsuji
English Voice: Jeannie Tirado
Japanese Voice: Rina Satō
Height: 158 cm (5'2¼")
Birthday: November 1
Age: 2,000+
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Appearance

Released, the weapon looks like a plain sewing needle; both its sealed form and its release command remain unknown. An endless red thread of Reishi runs out from its eye, and Senjumaru handles it with the golden skeletal arms mounted on her back.

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Abilities

Through the needle she weaves and directs fabric of every sort. She can hang long tapestries that fall to wall off an area and paint hyper-real scenery, hiding herself and her allies behind a false landscape. Offensively she re-tailors a foe's own clothing so quickly they never notice, then springs hidden spikes from within to run them through, or stitches an enemy to the ground outright. On defense she can loom an umbrella in seconds, sturdy enough to swat back Uryu Ishida's Licht Regen, pack a wound with cotton and thread to rebuild lost flesh, or run up a doll double to take a blow in her place. Building on all of this, she can escalate into Shatatsu Karagara Shigarami no Tsuji, the Bankai that seals enemies inside custom-woven fates.

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History

Its sole wielder is Senjumaru Shutara, the Great Weave Guard of the Royal Guard, who relied on it throughout the defense of the Soul King Palace against Yhwach and his forces.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shigarami in Bleach?

Shigarami is the Shikai of Royal Guard member Senjumaru Shutara, shaped like a sewing needle that spins limitless Reishi thread into cloth.

What does Shigarami look like?

Released, Shigarami resembles a plain sewing needle with an endless red thread of Reishi running from its eye, which Senjumaru controls using the golden skeletal arms mounted on her back.

What can Shigarami do defensively?

Defensively, Shigarami can loom a sturdy umbrella strong enough to swat back Uryu Ishida's Licht Regen, pack a wound with cotton and thread to rebuild lost flesh, or raise a doll double to take a blow in Senjumaru's place.

What can Shigarami do offensively?

Offensively, Shigarami can re-tailor an opponent's own clothing to spring hidden spikes through them, or stitch an enemy to the ground outright.

What is Shigarami's Bankai?

Shigarami's Bankai is Shatatsu Karagara Shigarami no Tsuji, which seals enemies inside custom-woven fates.

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