Qui est Sôsuke Aizen dans Bleach ?

Who is Sôsuke Aizen in Bleach?

Antoine Brault

Sôsuke Aizen (藍柄想右介, Aizen Sōsuke) is one of the most iconic and formidable characters in the Bleach universe, the famous manga by Tite Kubo , adapted into an anime. Former captain of the Fifth Division of the Gotei 13 , he proves to be an outstanding manipulator, betraying Soul Society to pursue his ambition to become a supreme being.

Who is Sôsuke Aizen?

Bleach: 10 Facts You Should Know About Captain Aizen Sosuke

Before his betrayal, Aizen appeared to be a kind captain, respected and admired by his subordinates, especially his vice-captain Momo Hinamori . However, his excessive ambition led him to betray Soul Society by seizing the Hōgyoku , a powerful artifact capable of transcending the boundaries between Shinigami and Hollows .

Aizen's Appearance Over Time

  • Before the betrayal: unkempt brown hair and square glasses.
  • In Hueco Mundo: New hairstyle and outfit inspired by the Arrancars.
  • Fusion with the Hōgyoku: quasi-divine transformation.
  • Millennial Blood War: Power partially sealed.

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Aizen's Personality

  • An outstanding manipulator: he uses others as pawns in his strategies.
  • Calm and strategic: he is always several steps ahead.
  • Arrogant and ambitious: he considers the majority of beings as inferior.

Powers and Skills of Sôsuke Aizen

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Zanpakutō - Kyōka Suigetsu

His Zanpakutō , Kyōka Suigetsu (鏡花水月, Mirror Flower, Water Moon), is famous for his Absolute Hypnosis , capable of manipulating all five senses of his opponents.

  • Deceive enemies with perfect illusions.
  • Hypnotize for life anyone who has seen the activation of the Shikai.
  • Only countermeasure: touch the blade before activation.

Merger with Hōgyoku

Aizen gains near-godly powers through Hōgyoku , with several major transformations.

  • First form: increased resistance and strength.
  • Final Form: Supreme Hollow appearance.

Mastery of Kidō

Aizen is an expert in Kidō , capable of using level 90 spells without incantation, and breaking Reishi barriers with ease.

Combat Mastery

  • Zanjutsu: perfect handling of the sword.
  • Hakuda: formidable hand-to-hand combat.
  • Shunpo: exceptional speed.

Aizen's Weaknesses

Aizen Sosuke Tea

  • Hypnosis Breaker: Can be bypassed by directly touching the blade.
  • Arrogance: He often underestimates his opponents.

Aizen in Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War

In the later part of the series, Aizen plays a key role in the defeat of Yhwach , the leader of the Quincy . His temporary collaboration with Ichigo shows a change in perspective, though he remains true to himself.

Sôsuke Aizen's notable quotes

  • "Admiration is the emotion furthest from understanding."
  • "There is no truth, no lies, only reality."
  • "No one is on top of the world... except me."

Sôsuke Aizen is arguably one of Bleach's most compelling antagonists, combining charisma, intelligence, and immeasurable power. His ambition and worldview make him an unforgettable figure in the manga.

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