It was certainly him coming to terms with the death of his longtime friend and his past failure to slay Yhwach with all the related implications.

He was old hat and was being written out intentionally. It wasn't terribly jarring for me though.

It was really a great character development for him I fuckin love everything about it His death was poetic especially with the mini flashback we got for him and shunsui prior his brutal death Sasakibe's death really made him more interesting for me And one of my favorite moments is yhwach monolgue after he kills yama Him describing yama for what used to be a long time ago to the point he describes and talk about how he changed now is fuckin amazing I can't wait to see it animated

I don't know if he was really distraught.. I think he was internally conflicted.. he felt he could have prevented it. It gave him an extra amount of anger towards exacting vengeance. Maybe another definition of distraught? Hard to tell

this gives me another angle I never thought of before. thank you :)

Shit, lost his Dad

I wonder if they are going to use a new sad ost for that moment or choose the complete silence treatment

Yes, that was Heartbreaking 😥

Yeah. Even more haunting is the way how they show that he's dead first the close up of his face with the dead eyes and next panel we saw his upper body just fell down.

@@andrewgan557 I was kind expecting him to show that exact panel of just his face right before Kubo shows his torso falling. Kubo is really good showcasing the emotions behind Yamamoto's death

I think Yhawch said that Yamamoto found things to protect and care that's what made him weak

@@rekhaverma8967 yeah, can't just turn all things to ash when you actually enjoy the things you've surrounded yourself with lol

DCAU Superman said he felt like he lived in a world of cardboard

Facts

Very true. I hated the whole bankai stealing thing, as a tactic it was brilliant but, as a fan I was expecting a head to head battle between 2 long time enemies. After 1000 years yuha was still afraid of yamma.

@@kentanderson2071 In the end, Yama was scared of Yhwach too. I remember he shouted "What type of monster are you" when he heard the dying fake one apologize to Yhwach. The way he stood still and gave up after realizing he was facing a demi God was so well drawn

@@monstermichaeltoad5705 well he stole his bankai at that point given up was all he could do. I cant wait to see it all animated tho

@@kentanderson2071 I mean, if im the enemy, i would most probably do the same.

Seeing them now for the first time had me tears They broke the unbreakable

That face off he had with ywach when he arrives is some of the best panels I’ve ever seen

Exactly. Both of his major opponents(Aizen and Yuha Bach) had to both use other people in order to trick Yamamoto. Neither of them fought him head-on

I actually liked it kubo showed what a monster yama is while at the same time humainizing him like everyone else he's flawed his enemy outsmarted him and took atvantage of his weakneses

@tom gu He could NOT activate the almighty till the second invasion sir. Go back and re-read the story. If he had used the Almighty against Yama he would've stripped the sternritter of their powers. He only used the Almighty against Ichibe and Ichigo at the END of the story

Ywach knew even with his almighty that he would be powerless against Zanka No Tachi.

@@calebj8134 your completely right and let's remember he had the power of the almighty in there first confrontation and lost which is why he sent a fake this go round

His quote was so badass that he had byakuyas bankai theme playing for him instead during that segment.

@@MrShadow1995. 😂😂😂😂😂😂

He was calling out the zero division too.

@@residentevil2928 zero division zaraki and everyone and there momma

@@residentevil2928 How would he win against the fat man with a brush though?

Wow never thought about that you re a genius

@@sageaizen6837 thanks :)

Kinda like how an old regime finally falls and gives way to the new generation. Good stuff 👍🏾

@@GundamShinobi00 Truth. No doubt many in the aristocracy are nervous about these reforms even if they won't admit it openly for obvious reasons. The fact that many are starting to question the old status quo by Renji and Rukia's wedding undoubtedly makes them sweat a little more.

I believe the only reason the Gotei 13 couldn't actively help Rukongai is because the Central 46 wouldn't allow it, and after the events of TYBW, Shunsui, being the Captain Commander, and the death of the current memebers of the Central 46,he was able to gain arbitrary control over the Seireitei

@@c731-enfi True. He also certainly decided to initiate this help as an emergency measure, Nayura's altruistic view that they need to do and be better than before made them permanent.

Lmfao you're bad for that

Nice one lmho

Its ironically funny because YH is probably older than Yama

*Yhwach cuts Yamamoto in half and rides away on a skateboard*

@@bubblines Naw I don’t think so, 1000yrs ago he looked fairly young but then again Unohana is about 1000yrs old too and she still looks about the same including few in the zero division. Tho I’m positive that Yama is 1000+ because he looked like a middle aged soul reaper back then so he’s gotta very very old. Tho the only one I could say is older than him for sure is Ichibe, and maybe Oetsu? He created the zanpaktou so he’s gotta be old af too..

I had a very similar experience, although I'd say that I found him intriguing since his introduction based solely on his power. I really appreciate this video, because I never really paid that much attention to Yamamoto's subtle character development in the earlier parts of the story. He seemed like a stubborn, stern old badass with genuine honor and, deep down, a heart of gold from the beginning to me, but he actually does change and it is so interesting and compelling that his mellowing is actually what causes his demise. The usual story convention is that the softening of the rigid authority figure ends up leading to a happy outcome, but this is actually pretty relatable and realistic in that, by becoming more humanized and not such an idealized embodiment of supposed perfection, he simultaneously becomes more relatable and flawed. All of this together makes Yamamoto in retrospect such a well-written character, and while I'm deeply moved by his death, it truly does make the story so much richer. No other character death in Bleach thus is more profound and impactful, making Yamamoto one of my favorite Bleach characters.

Don't forget the Reigai arc where he initially sought to destroy Nozomi the moment their eyes met "for the greater good", but then decided to show his merciful side by taking a bullet (by "bullet" I mean "Ryujin Jakka's fire that Kageroza copied") for her & states that despite everything that she was, she's still just a girl who needs protection, even went as far as tagging-up with Ichigo & Nozomi just to take down Kageroza (despite the 3 of them ultimately losing). Also the part in the Reigai arc, where he said he was proud of Kyoraku & Ukitake when they rebelled against him during the Soul Society arc, and that he was disappointed at seeing their Reigai counterparts being voluntarily shackled by Kageroza's command, also says alot for Yamamoto's character. Even tho this is just a filler arc, it really helps in developing Yamamoto's character, & the fact that Reigai arc can fit into canon story makes it alot better.

well I always saw him as this respectable teacher character .yeah he is that military head but i already liked him in the soul society arc. His two students messed up the execution of a criminal and first he wants to hear their motive, when Rukia is executed he lies to her and says Ichigo and co will be save to put her mind at ease. He didn't need to do that. In Karakura he spares the Tres Bestia and even says, he is glad Wonderweiss doesn#t look like a child anymore and is furious for Wonderweiss, you know a hollow, a being he killed thousands of because of what Aizen did to him .he did have redeemable qualities but they kind of were always just the second layer of his character beneath his stern leader facade and for that I actually liked him.

“parting is all we know of heaven and all we need of hell” love is the strongest emotion it can cause such joy and at the same time the greatest pain. I think you’re right I also think for the first time he truly feels alone which can also take a great toll on you. In a way his death was like a flame, at first it’s strong and over time it dwindles down and dies if there is nothing to keep the fire going. His death was truly sad and tragic to put everything he had into his attack to make amends for his mistakes only to fail and die. I had no clue his death would have such a impact the way it did on all of us. RIP old man Yama you truly were the best of all the head captains.

He had to be that way as a leader if he shows weakness then it would effect his team so he was this man of stone to make his squads stronger. It’s as they say you’re only as strong as your leader. You grew to love him and I never expected him to die atleast not as easy as he did which leaves an empty hole now that he is gone but he is now with his vice captain his best friend and can now Rest In Peace knowing that he did his job great and left behind a squad he can be proud of.

He did change though. He clung so tight to his old ways but then when Ichigo needed help he approved of restoring Ichigo's powers which the yamamoto at the start of the series wouldn't have ever thought of doing.

@@koobertohumperdink8702 that and he acknowledged ichigo for his feats like when rukia was sentenced to the death he literally changed the laws and fought against said laws because of how wrong it was. On top of that Yama acknowledged a human no tie to soul society helping against Aizen. All this lead to giving ichigo back his powers. He held high regards toward Ichigo to the point imo he was pleased where the future was heading in a positive direction due to all those changes Ichigo brought.

It's for reasons like this I'm looking forward to the anime coming back, it seems like Kubo was rushed when finishing the manga, but since it's been so long between hopefully we can get things expanded a bit in the final arc adaptation.

@@sajohnson09 I hopes so. If I am being honest, the thousand year blood war is pretty disappointing even without the rushed ending. If the anime does come back I hope it strengthens the arc as a whole

@@sajohnson09 Dont get your hopes up.

Considering Yhwach is now the soul king it's poetic justice. That the "torment" he wanted to free his father from ended up becoming his own fate in the process. So if you consider the situation that the god of the bleach world gets put in to be humbled then that counts. But you could also just look at is as "well they're the god of the verse" so that's kinda also the opposite of being humbled lol. Different perspectives

@@ExtraVictory does the Soul King even have thoughts? Idk much about Soul King stuff, I haven't read the novels or if there's a data book that goes further into it. I knew Yhwach turned into the Soul King because of MrTommo but I don't think he ever said if the Soul King was awake this whole time or not. I always thought that the Soul King is just a comatose torso. It would be pretty cool knowing that Yhwach still had his thought process and was forever awake, kinda like the ending of I Have No Mouth And I Must Scream.

He would’ve still got his heart torn out of his chest vs Bach

@@pertricehuggins8771 no he wouldn’t well if he had his bankai

@@lolok1099 Bach would’ve snatched that if he had 2 or 3 hands, doesn’t matter lad.

Yamamoto was too arrogant and prideful.

@@pertricehuggins8771 Yamamato beat him once. He was capable of defeating him. And his bankai was feared enough that they went out of their way to ensure it wouldn't be used against him.

This is the same thing I'm hoping for, I didn't really care much for the arc after Yamamoto died, but when I heard the anime was coming back to wrap it up, I immediately gained interest again.

@John Cena it wouldn't come back if they didn't think there was money to be made. It isn't about effort, it's about a property making consistent money. Especially if the Hell chapter wasn't actually a one shot, the Bleach anime could return as a seasonal show, and make money for a while.

exactly what I think Kubo wants as well

@John Cena I know this comments is months old so you didn’t see the new trailer but yeah you can tell they are putting a good effort into it. If they didn’t give a fuck it would look like dragon ball super just a quick cash grab with what they had maybe one good animator? Bleach looks amazing so I’m sure they will expand the series on how it’s suppose to be

He’s actually doing that right now I think. Or am I wrong

In case of Yamamoto they put him on permanent retirement home by yuhach

Time to put the Old Man in a home. A FUNERAL HOME! -Vegeta

@@absolutelynotgriffith1954 Random thought: In another universe Vegeta should have a British 'football' hooligan accent...

I thought he said "the demon almost destroyed everything in the past but it wont come back" Cause his bankai basicly destroys what he loves, and the note was just in case of his death (I assume)

@@MrSub132 Yes thats true he did say that but I think Kyoraku asked what if something like that were to return to which Yama said "I probably won't be coming back". Merely conjecture on my part but I believe Yama knew he was gonna die.

@@BlueInferno95 I have to disagree, yama isn't the type of character to admit someone to be stronger than him. I think it's more likely he thought ywach couldnt steal his bankai in my opinion.

Fuck that it should be it’s own arc

They're already making an arc for it. And also, usually anything that happens in the movies never apply to the anime

That could be awesome

Byakura should have died, but the bitching fan base caused him to be revived

@@Blad3sofWaR I know, it's a shame really...it was a waste of opportunity because his "death" was so well written and its impact would've been tremendous for the story and characters.

@@Blad3sofWaR I was one of them I simp for Byakuya. ☺️ I also love Yamamoto his character to me he always felt like gramps. Looking back on it yeah Byakuya should've died to AzNodt.

Not just byakuya but other lieutenants . I honestly thought the zombies were dead and couldnt be reverted but nope they all lived. Considering Kubo cant handle what to do with some of his characters, it would have helped him alot cutting down his roster and present new ones with new ideas without a history tied to the current soul society members

@@semekiizuio Killing Toshiro would be unfair I think he only got the Spotlight in the final part of the quincy war Before it was Aizen toy

Ichigo brought the change to Yamamoto of accepting the past and adapting to to change the future but it was a little too late. That's what being old is and Kubo represents Yama very well, clinging to his past ideals and refusing to accept the changes that where happening.

I don't think all of the shinigami should have hollowification due to the way hollowification can affect the user, but there should definitely be a Vizard Corps in the Gotei 13. Use one of the corps that don't have a specific job.

aint nobody want the smoke in a fair 1v1, that says it all.

@@Mugetsu2021 facts or they get smoked and become one with zanka no tachi south

@@blackronin848 His South ability reminded me of Solo levelling main character's "Arise"

@@liecretsev facts

Barragan as well, both kings didnt share a fight 1vs1

@@LucasFerreira-cq8qz Aizen has a Bankai but Kubo didn't show us. 2nd he used Shikai all the time.

@@ulitmatedangai4934 So his bankai can probably be time control? like how he used with Ywhach?

@@ulitmatedangai4934 Plus i believe he never stated Kyoka Suigetsu is his shikai. His illusions can easily being one of his bankai special abilites(among others), don't you think?

@@LucasFerreira-cq8qz It needs to be something that speaks for his character, not necessarily just be an upgrade. Aizen's shikai is a representation of his will to challenge the status quo and all that is their world's reality.

It'd be tough to make #3 I would think I mean we really don't ever get any information to guess what it could be I don't think. The other points good in my opinion tho!!!

We migth get flash back fillers

@@tensazangetsu465 or just filler fillers

Yamamoto created the Gotei 13 around 1000 years ago. That flashback with a young Sasakibe was 2000 years ago, which also should be noted to take place a century after Yamamoto founded "Shinoreijutsuin" (Spiritual Arts Academy).

She's unfit. Her way of fighting especially is unsuitable. She'd rather kill indefinitely than win.

I agree Unohana would have been a great Captain Commander

Unohana doesen't have the leadership and she would be conflicted, a leader and smart Retsu Unohana or a brutal and straight forward Yachiru Unohana?

@@Rhekon ...Except she is no longer like that? It was strongly implied that both her and Yamamoto both changed from how they were 1000 years ago; neither are their former selves. Yamamoto was, as Yhwach described "a true sword demon who would do whatever it took to defeat his enemy". He did not care about his subordinates, and thus Yhwach feared him. Similarly Unohana was the strongest Captain of the 1st generation and was personally sought out by Yamamoto, given the title of Kenpachi to signify her strength. Yet in the story we clearly see that both change from how they once were; Yamamoto having aged and softened under the burden of maintaining peace, and Unohana having retired her sword to spend her life healing others. In the Thousand Year Blood War arc clearly both "dust off" their past selves so as to face the ghosts of their past; Yamamoto returning to his 'sword demon' self in an effort to slay Yhwach, and Unohana to put on the mask of Yachiru so that she can undo her wrong and return the power that Kenpachi once sealed away himself. Neither is the person they used to be; and Unohana certainly is not the bloodthirsty monster she once was - it was largely a memory that she used for Kenpachi's sake, not how she truly is anymore. I think Unohana would be an incredibly pragmatic and level-headed Head Captain (we even see her hoping that Yamamoto finishes his battle with the fake Yhwach quickly, so she is clearly not always in the favor of fighting endlessly for entertainment).

@@Flip4910 Nah. Unohana was strong and brutal, but it seems Kyoraku is wiser and that's why he was chosen.