Why does Ichigo's sword stay Shikai?

Yoruichi Shihōin has stated his Zanpakutō
Zanpakutō
A Zanpakutō (斬魄刀, Soul-Cutter Sword; Viz "Soul Slayer") is the main weapon of the Shinigami, the Arrancar, and the Visored. The Shinigami art of wielding a Zanpakutō is called Zanjutsu (斬術, Swordsmanship).
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is a full-time released form type because of Ichigo's vast but uncontrollable spiritual energy upon generation of it, implying it is simply a type of Zanpakutō which, without proper control of his spiritual energy, remains in Shikai form once in said state.
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Why is Ichigos sword always in Shikai?

Ichigo is always in shikai mode due to his inability to completely control his massive reiatsu. It is the same with Zaraki, when he openly states that his isn't in its sealed form and that he doesn't even know the name of his zanpakuto, when Ichigo asked him why Zaraki's looked different from everybody else's.
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What's so special about Ichigo's Zanpakutō?

Zangetsu and the manifestation of Ichigo's Quincy powers are both the source of Ichigo's power and share the same spiritual body in Ichigo's inner world, the stronger presence retaining more control (and overall appearance) of their body.
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Is Zangetsu always in Shikai?

Unlike most zanpakutō, which can be sealed into their original form, Zangetsu is always in its Shikai form.
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Why is Ichigo's Zanpakutō back to normal?

Because of the fact that he needs both those powers to achieve his true shikai and subsequently bankai, Ichigo's blade reverted back to its original Shikai design after those two powers got stolen.
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Why is Ichigo ALWAYS in Shikai Mode?!!



Is Bankai the final form?

History. According to Soul Society legend, thousands of years before the Gotei 13's foundation and the rule of a Spirit King, a line of Shinigami existed that possessed the inborn ability to use Shukai; an ability beyond the traditional final form of the Zanpakutō — Bankai.
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Why doesn't yoruichi use a Zanpakutō?

Yoruichi doesn't have her Zanpakuto because it is inherent to the current leader of the Stealth Force, which she is not.
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Why is Ichigo Half Hollow?

Hollow Ichigo is "born". While Ichigo underwent training to gain his own Shinigami powers, Kisuke Urahara put Ichigo's soul through a process called Encroachment in which if Ichigo did not gain the power on his own, he would become a Hollow.
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Is Ichigo a Vasto Lorde?

However, he had zero control over it, so I don't think you could really call it Ichigo's. That wasn't a Vasto Lorde though. It was an artificial tracking Hollow called "White". The reason it was so strong is because it was made from Shinigami souls rather than human souls, which are much stronger on average.
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Who has the strongest sword in Bleach?

Bleach: 10 Most Powerful Zanpakutos, Ranked
  1. 1 Ryujin Jakka: Shigekuni Yamamoto Genryusai.
  2. 2 Ichimonji: Ichibei Hyosube. ...
  3. 3 Zangetsu: Ichigo Kurosaki. ...
  4. 4 Kyoka Suigetsu: Sosuke Aizen. ...
  5. 5 Nozarashi: Zaraki Kenpachi. ...
  6. 6 Minazuki: Retsu Unohana. ...
  7. 7 Benihime: Kisuke Urahara. ...
  8. 8 Katen Kyokotsu: Shunsui Kyoraku. ...
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What is the longest Zanpakuto?

He has two forms to carrying his zanpakuto; the first is the standard way most shinigami carry their swords, which is at their waist. Because Kakashi's zanpakuto, Lumino Taishou, is considered the longest in the Soul Society, he also often seen carrying it over his shoulder, which is to show it's superior lengths.
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What is the oldest Zanpakuto?

10 Ryūjin Jakka – Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto

Just like he was the oldest and strongest Shinigami, his Zanpakuto was the oldest and strongest fire-type in existence. Yamamoto wields tremendous power with his blade, but he is also the only one that possesses the necessary restraint and strength to control it.
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Is Ichigo a Hollow or a soul reaper?

Ichigo is the offspring of a pure-blood Soul Reaper from a noble clan. Not only is his Soul Society lineage pristine, but Ichigo's father was even a Captain in the Soul Society.
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What is the strongest form of Ichigo?

Most Powerful Ichigo Form
  • Ichigo. Visored Bankai.
  • Ichigo. Hollow mask.
  • 6.5 Ichigo. Fullbring Bankai.
  • Ichigo. Ichigo's second Bankai. Vasto Lorde.
  • Ichigo. Full Hollow form.
  • 4.5 Ichigo. Dangai.
  • Ichigo.
  • Ichigo. Final Getsuga Tensho. True Shikai.
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Who has the most powerful bankai?

1. Zanka no Tachi. Captain-Commander of the Gotei 13 and the strongest Shinigami, Yamamoto's Bankai condenses all the flames previously released with his Shikai into his sword.
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Why does Ichigos mask change?

The red/black stripes on Ichigo's Hollow mask changed in thickness after he subjugated his Hollow, covering almost the entirety of the mask's left half during his third battle with Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez. 3rd Mask: During Ichigo's fight with Ulquiorra, it changed to a mask that resembles a Human skull with two horns.
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What is white Ichigo name?

Zangetsu, better known as White Ichigo and Hollow Ichigo, is the Inner Hollow who also acts as the manifestation of Ichigo's Zanpakuto and an antagonist from Bleach.
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What is a death god in Bleach?

Shinigami (死神, death god(s); Viz "Soul Reaper(s)") are guardians of the souls who are going through the circle of transmigration. In ancient times, they were known as Balancers (調整者 (バランサー), Baransā; Japanese for "Regulators").
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Do we ever see Yoruichi's Zanpakuto?

During a flashback scene, while playing around with Urahara, the hilt of Yoruichi's zanpakuto is visible. Considering that she was once the Captain of Squad 2, it makes sense to assume that she possesses one (there is no Shinigami without the sword.)
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What race is Yoruichi?

Reyes. Yoruichi is black, though this reminds me Kubo has bad treatment with his like 3 black characters.
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Did Aizen have Bankai?

Aizen has no bankai! Fandom. Aizen has no bankai! Well what if he never really did, his Shikai's ability was hypnosis right, for all we know he never achieved bankai and just made everyone think he did!
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How many transformations does Ichigo have?

Despite Ichigo Kurosaki being incredibly popular among the Bleach fanbase, not everyone knows about all ten of his transformations.
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How many non captains have Bankai?

Besides Ichigo Kurosaki, the only non-captain Shinigami known to have achieved Bankai are Renji Abarai (Lieutenant), who finalized his training at about the same time as Ichigo (although he did not use Urahara's device, but rather perfected it while Ichigo was training), and Ikkaku Madarame (3rd Seat), who did so ...
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