Reader’s Question:
I’ve been wondering about Hiyori’s Bankai in BLEACH. It seems like it only makes enemies fight each other, which means it wouldn’t be very useful unless there are multiple opponents, right? Plus, that seems pretty limiting. Don’t you think there should be more to its abilities?
Let’s Talk About Hiyori’s
Bankai!
So, I was chatting with a buddy the other day about BLEACH, specifically Hiyori’s Bankai, and it got me thinking. You know, it’s interesting how her ability makes enemies fight each other, but it seems pretty situational, right? I mean, if you’re facing a bunch of bad guys alone, it could be useful, but what about when it’s just a one-on-one showdown? It almost feels like it would be a bit of a letdown in that scenario. I remember this one time at a local comedy show where the comedian was making fun of how some superpowers in anime seem incredibly impractical. He joked about a hero whose only power was to make villains trip over their own feet. It had the crowd in stitches! But I guess Hiyori’s Bankai isn’t quite that ridiculous—still, it does prompt some serious questions about its versatility. I read a comment from a user, who goes by the name of Hirako, and they pointed out that in the novel where Hiyori’s Bankai first appeared, it was made clear that it’s not meant for solo battles. I found that super insightful! They mentioned that it’s designed more for clearing out hordes of weaker enemies rather than facing off against a strong opponent. It’s almost like a comedic twist in a way—“You can only use this when the odds are stacked against you, but not when it’s a fair fight.” I can’t help but chuckle at the thought of Hiyori awkwardly standing around, waiting for more bad guys to show up while she could be taking down the one in front of her! It’s funny how these discussions can take us on a journey. Sometimes I find myself overthinking things, like when I try to pick the perfect time to arrive at a comedy open mic, only to show up an hour early and snack on way too many pretzels. But hey, at least I’m ready to laugh, right? Anyway, what do you all think? Do you feel like Hiyori’s Bankai has more potential than just making enemies turn on each other? Or does it really fall into that “specialized ability” category? I’d love to hear your thoughts and any similar experiences you’ve had with anime powers that seem a bit too niche! Share your stories in the comments!
