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Taketsuna Gori

Character

Taketsuna Gori served as the fifth seat of the Third Division under captain Rōjūrō Ōtoribashi. He appears during the Thousand-Year Blood War, where he is cut down by the Sternritter Bazz-B in the opening Wandenreich assault on Seireitei.

Bankai: Not Achieved
Shikai: Mogaribue
English Voice: Xander Mobus
Japanese Voice: Tsuguo Mogami
Race: Soul
Status: Deceased
First Appearance (Anime): Episode 369: March of the StarCross
Squad & Affiliations: Gotei 13, Soul Society
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Appearance

Taketsuna keeps most of his features hidden behind gear. A helmet caps the top of his head, pierced by four small openings across the front, with a pair of lines tracing back from just above his eyes. Thick, dark-rimmed glasses sit below it, and he sports a beard.

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Personality

The little the story shows of Taketsuna hints at an impatient streak. Posted during the invasion, he grumbles about the tedium of standing around and openly wishes the enemy would hurry up and reveal itself.

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History

Taketsuna Gori holds the rank of fifth seat in the Third Division, serving beneath captain Rōjūrō Ōtoribashi. When the Wandenreich launch their assault and pillars of blue fire erupt across Seireitei, he takes up a position beside one of them, joined by Lieutenant Izuru Kira and the rest of the squad's officers. Word arrives from the Reishi Investigation Team that a Quincy lurks inside the flames, and Izuru calls for an attack, only to be gravely wounded before he can act. Rikū Togakushi orders the rest to release their Shikai, and Taketsuna answers with his own Zanpakutō, Mogaribue, whose sealed form passes for an ordinary katana and whose released blade broadens into an angular, cleaver-like edge dotted with small holes. It does him no good against Bazz-B, who overpowers him at once and drives his head into the ground, ending his life. The name Mogaribue, taken from a poetic term for winter wind as it keens through bamboo fencing, matches the seasonal naming theme also seen among the other seated officers of the Third Division.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Taketsuna Gori in Bleach?

Taketsuna Gori served as the fifth seat of the Third Division under captain Rojuro Otoribashi, appearing during the Thousand-Year Blood War.

What happened to Taketsuna Gori?

Taketsuna Gori was cut down by the Sternritter Bazz-B during the opening Wandenreich assault on Seireitei, overpowered at once and killed when Bazz-B drove his head into the ground.

What is Taketsuna Gori's Zanpakuto?

Taketsuna Gori's Zanpakuto is Mogaribue, whose sealed form passes for an ordinary katana and whose released blade broadens into an angular, cleaver-like edge dotted with small holes.

What does the name Mogaribue mean?

Mogaribue is taken from a poetic term for winter wind as it keens through bamboo fencing, matching the seasonal naming theme also seen among the other seated officers of the Third Division.

What is Taketsuna Gori's personality like?

The little the story shows of Taketsuna Gori hints at an impatient streak, as he grumbles about the tedium of standing around during the invasion and openly wishes the enemy would hurry up and reveal itself.

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