What do you think of Kaname Tosen and his role in Bleach? What's your favourite Tosen moment? Was he right in his crusade against the Soul Society? Let me know!
@slaapman977
2 жыл бұрын
Loved it !! Tosen and gin always stood out to me
@manuelacosta9463
2 жыл бұрын
He certainly got a taste of Soul Society's injustice up close, no doubt it contributed to his eventual twisted take on justice and in a sense, became no different than those who use their noble status to get away with atrocity.
@ZafoolTV
2 жыл бұрын
when he burned Grimmjow's arm. I remember being pissed at the anime for not giving it top notch animation. Or maybe when he dons his mask and wrecks Komamura and Hisagi
@johnmelloe1700
2 жыл бұрын
Hisagi said it best in the light novels. While Tosen was right (and as it turned out, he saw the original sin as part of Soul Society's injustice), they still had to stop him. One aspect that should have been talked about is that his Bankai causes hallucinations because of the sense deprivation and lets one imagine their worst fears. That's important because it allowed Tosen to sympathize with Yhwach because he knew what Yhwach went through as an infant. Yhwach was deprived of all his senses and had to hallucinate his worst fears for a million years, which eventually drove him insane. Tosen defended Yhwach because succumbing to fear was only natural and proof that Yhwach was not a monster but human. Only a monster wouldn't succumb to fear. While Tosen was thinking of Kenpachi, the irony is that even Kenpachi succumbed to that fear. Muken functions the same way as Tosen's Bankai and takes away all senses which drives everyone mad. When Kenpachi fought Unohana he feared losing her forever and the sense deprivation caused him to hallucinate (hence the weird imagery during the fight). Even Kenpachi was not a monster. But the one character who never succumbed to that fear, the true monster was Aizen. The sense dreprivation had no effect on him. Tosen thought Aizen was the path to true justice, but in truth, Aizen was the true monster, and that Tosen allied himself with this monster led him to fall to revenge and his eventual downfall.
@km2460
2 жыл бұрын
My fave Tosen moment is his fight with his Komamura!! I think Tosen had the right to be angry but just the way he went about getting justice was flawed.
@Anhiksi
2 жыл бұрын
The prideful Komamura ultimately losing himself to revenge hits different when you understand Tosen closer.
@ZafoolTV
2 жыл бұрын
I think Tosen is the same guy he was in SS. He knows that Uryu has nothing to do with the justice he seeks and humans have nothing to do with SS's issues, that is why he cries, because he knows SS will execute Uryu especially as a Quincy, Yamamoto and Mayuri would have never let him live. When he kills Shinigami and follows Aizen's order, he probably knows he's not being righteous, but it is necessary evil to allow Aizen to change the whole system.
@Turnpost2552
2 жыл бұрын
Tosen hurting Uryu, goes very against Tosen own moral code. Totally agree.
@renftw7238
2 жыл бұрын
@@Turnpost2552 Also maybe I'm reaching here but he's basically seeing people do what he couldn't do, which was fight for his friend's life.
@jae-oh846
2 жыл бұрын
@@Turnpost2552 Tousen believes that bloodshed is necessary in the case of implementing justice, not the type of bloodshed for fun that Kenpachi commits. It boggles my mind how people can't tell this basic ideal of Tousen and call him a hypocrite. If you pay attention to history, almost no cruel and unjust system have been changed without blood. And some of who shed that blood are our heroes today.
@jae-oh846
2 жыл бұрын
@@maciekwucow3989 exactly
@kronosleblu888
2 жыл бұрын
Say what you will but if everyone listened to Mayuri there would actually be less bloodshed or lives lost. Gin and tosen just had flawed ambitions and motives....
@Csdabest89
2 жыл бұрын
Gin and Tousen deserve there own novel honestly. Probably a hell arc book with them reflecting on their sins and siding with Aizen
@MrTommo2304
2 жыл бұрын
I'd be interested in that.
@sageoverheaven
Жыл бұрын
CFYOW is pretty much a Tosen novel tbh
@teleman07
Жыл бұрын
What sins?
@lazyscholar7932
2 жыл бұрын
Tosen vs Zaraki was very symbolic. Tosen had the advantage, but tried to savor his feeling of superiority over a shinigami that gets his way through violence. Tosen tried to take out his hatred of his friend's killer out on Kenpachi and it backfired.
@theislandkyd7965
2 жыл бұрын
respect to you bro
@chavaspada
2 жыл бұрын
Nah Tosen is simply fodder tier, probably weaker than Renji tbh
@the_goofy_guyy8071
2 жыл бұрын
@@chavaspada now Renji is but back then he wasn’t basically lost to espada number 9 but in the tybw he is way more powerful
@chavaspada
2 жыл бұрын
@@the_goofy_guyy8071 Tosen doesn't really have any feats other than getting ragdolled by eyepatch Kenpachi (below Shikai Ichigo lv) and cutting the arm of base grimmjow when Aizen said that was his punishment. His best showings are against another fodder character, Komamura.
@zemox2534
2 жыл бұрын
@@chavaspada If you actually looked into their story arcs and watched the fucking video you would know that they are not fucking fodder!
@tomsimpkins1211
2 жыл бұрын
It's honestly ironic, both Kaname and Komamura met their ends, of life or service, as the most devout followers of their idols. Kaname went out a grotesque model of Aizens ideals, nearly perfect in all ways of design. Komamura ripped out his own heart, set aside any ideals or dreams he had for himself, for the honour of Yamamoto and the Soul Society he built. They both dipped into darker parts of themselves to pursue those goals, that ultimately became their undoing. Hubris and rage.
@joltx9909
2 жыл бұрын
"I won't tell you not to bear grudges. I won't tell you not to hate. just don't lose youself to revenge" - such a great line from komamura. also loved when hisagi said "your eyes saw better when you were blind"
@dontmisunderstand6041
Жыл бұрын
How sad that Hisagi sticks so firmly to his misunderstanding of Tousen that he rejects the notion that Tousen was always that man.
@jacobsunday6561
2 жыл бұрын
I definitely think the relationship between Sajin and Tosen (and to the extent Shuhei), is one of the best pieces of character development in the series. The flawed perception of justice is fun to analyze and watch throughout the Arrancar saga.
@eliasmartin9842
2 жыл бұрын
The 'ending' of this relationship with Komamura dying to satisfy his revenge really does empower the thought that aside from their philosophical differences. They truly were the same.
@RickyUzumaki993
Жыл бұрын
@@eliasmartin9842 He didn’t actually die. He turned into a beast
@Limxuv
2 жыл бұрын
I still remember that initial Tosen flashback with Komamura where he first states his philosophy on justice being "the path that *sees* the least bloodshed" and kind of thinking to myself, "but he's blind. that's a kind of dangerous philosophy to have." and lo and behold, when the twist is revealed and Komamura questions Tosen's honor, he doubles down saying the path he walks is justice because he sees no bloodshed. It's just so chilling to have a character who is so blatently willing to commit atrocities for the sake of his goals while justifying whatever he does with a loophole in his philosophy.
@imrendered
2 жыл бұрын
Justice is blind after all
@t.p.m.414
2 жыл бұрын
He's a rugged idealist. By any means necessary.
@darknesswave100
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah when he said he sees no bloodshed that's an obvious sign he's using a loophole in his own words to justify killing. He wouldn't say the same thing if he could see. So he's just telling himself that to make himself feel justified in what he's doing. Justice based on revenge is a flawed piece of logic to have since all revenge does is create an infinite loop of victims and people seeking justice for said revenge sake. In the end all it creates is endless bloodshed
@Konstant
2 жыл бұрын
So what’s the difference between him, Gin, and Aizen? Or rather what’s the difference between him and anyone else in the series. All of Soul Societys gotei are complicit in that behavior which is why it’s such a messed up place. No one is justified in this series
@joshuamelton9148
2 жыл бұрын
Kaname Tousen is one of the most Underrated characters in all of Bleach. He is such a multi-layer character.
@TheDonovanMcCormick
2 жыл бұрын
Ironic that the only person who Aizen couldn’t possibly control was the one person who trusted in and was devoted to him. Tosen is totally encapsulated by vengeance disguised as justice to cope and his ideology, that’s why he’s blind. It’s symbolic. I’m glad you called him a zealot since we all know zealots are blind to the truth. Kaname was always the zealot who had been played by the cult leader, as many are. Loves his character, 100% realistic, he’s very conflicted and lost in pursuit of something good. Loved how Tosen and Aizen have almost opposite but similar bankai. Zaraki and Tosen are definitely 100% opposites.
@dinolover
2 жыл бұрын
I feel like gin and tousen's relationship is like how Bleach Abridged shows it, with Gin always being snide and cracking inappropriate jokes with tousen just ignoring him out of annoyance
@FluffeyPandasWorld
2 жыл бұрын
I think the walking the same path could be the fact that Sajin is devotedly loyal to Yamamoto, while Tosen is the same to Aizen which is also why he knew he would cross swords with him because even though they're friends they follow two different lords and neither's loyalty is shakeable.
@Auron1Roxas2
2 жыл бұрын
I always thought he was an interesting character. Also really liked that kubo gave him so many different looks and hair styles. So many artist, not just manga artist, draw black people with one look. Yeah most characters have one look but it's usually a different look and style. Most black characters all have the same look every time when artist draw them. So to see Tosen drawn with so many different styles of hair is really cool and refreshing!
@CobbyMorales6747
2 жыл бұрын
The fight in Fake Karakura arc was my favourite moment from Tosen. I think that the dialogue exchange is as action and emotion packed as the fight it self is. I agree that it is a bit odd how Aizen explodes Kaname, but it could be the mercy kill CFYOW explains and at the same time be so gruesome on purpose to get on Kumamura's nerves. But as always, thanks Mr. Tommo for your great work.
@MrTommo2304
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, glad you liked it :)
@prismaticc_abyss
2 жыл бұрын
Tousen kicking Komamura and sending him flying has gotta be among my favourite moments in the Fake Karakura arc
@carloscruzartchannel5345
2 жыл бұрын
I always liked the different designs Tosen has soul society arc is my favorite. Also side note happy to see this today has been a rough day so I’m happy to watch videos like this.
@remylebeau3089
2 жыл бұрын
I love him as a character. Definitely consider cosplaying him one day.✊🏾
@occultninja4
2 жыл бұрын
With the Tousen crying over Uryu thing, remember, Tousen was in league with Aizen, who knew about the first Quincy war and presumably about the war crimes the shinigami comitted during it, and would have shared this dark flawed history of soul society with Tousen. And then when he cuts down Uryu, a Quincy, that is in a way him now joining in on what the Shinigami have done to Quincy, ie, that in fighting Uryu, his blade is stained in Quincy blood to, which puts him closer to the same level as Yamamoto and Unohana and what they did. That was probably morally crushing for him. Like imagine you are a fervent black lives matter supporter and know everything there is to know about systemic racism, but then, you wind up in a situation where your hand is forced and you have to call the police on a black person doing some stereotypical crime and you just sit there and watch the systemic ripple effects that you calling the police on them have. It makes you feel like you've undermined yourself, and also, is something you probably truly didn't want to do. Imagine if Tousen knew the context of what Mayuri did to Uryu's grandfather. Just imagine that, Tousen on the sidelines watching from the shadows *cheering Uryu on and is genuinely hyped when he wins* but then, FUCK, now Tousen now has to be the one to put him down, right after Uryu did the just thing of making Mayuri pay for at least a fraction of what he has done. I can see him in tears over that, seeing Uryu get justice, and then having to be the person to take it away. In fact I can imagine Tousen made a point of him being the one to handle Uryu, because at the very least if he did it, drone who knew and respected the context, he could give Uryu as respectful an end as possible and pay some semblance of homage to him. Imagine his disgust if Kenpachi had been the one to find Uryu. Damn that was rough, and you don't even realize that right away. That is a gem hidden in plain sight.
@Digital.midori
2 жыл бұрын
That’s a really good observation
@jogichrist2484
Жыл бұрын
I love this! Such a good interpretation
@MichaelSD91
Жыл бұрын
I never looked at it in this way. Man its deep. What I don't understand about tbe Thousand Year Blood war arc is that none of the qunicies go after Mauri. Uru should have taken out one of the vice captains to prove his loyalty to the sternritter. Was expecting a scar like character to fight Mauri.
@Shrimp_Leg
2 жыл бұрын
Sweeeet. Kaname is one of my favorites! That man had style. 😎 One could say he was fly....
@bleachfan.619
2 жыл бұрын
I see what you did there 🤧
@apollodlee3457
2 жыл бұрын
You could even say Superfly 🤯 PS if you don't get the joke please look up the movie Superfly
@towersofgiza
3 ай бұрын
🪰
@daddykyoraku8103
2 жыл бұрын
Tosen feels like such a tragic character. He lost an important person, and became focused on revenge. I think he would have been a good person with good morals if he wasn't being commanded by a person like Aizen. His values are so interested. It seems like some of his values like pacifism and justice arent fake, but his want for revenge was amplified by Aizen. I think he is like Stark or Ulquiorra because he was just manipulated by Aizen. He is so warped. Such a great character
@svenproglhof1768
Жыл бұрын
Tosen is design and ability wise my absolute most favorite character in Bleach. A blind swordsman whose bankai turns his blindness into a deadly environment for his enemies is such a cool concept. The fact that his zanpaktou is almost all about disorientating his enemy, be it his Shikai which produces an ultra sonic wave that knocks people out or his aforementioned bankai which robs the opponent of all senses but touch just fits him sooo much. However, I really don´t like his resurreccion as it completely turns around his character tbh. Although, you could say that the resurreccion showed how he really felt inside I guess. I think I don´t like his resureccion not because of the change in his nature but in his design. Big ass cricket just doesn´t look cool, his Hollowfication with the blank white mask though, that look rocked!
@ducklord8504
Жыл бұрын
It was my understanding that Aizen had kyoka suigetsu active at all times during the fake karakura town fight and just wasn't doing anything with it and killed tosen the way described in the novel, but since he never actually saw him as an equal he killed him in the least flattering way possible.
@TymeTraveling777
2 жыл бұрын
"... i can see,.... So this is the sky.....so this is blood ,...I can see ! I can see !!, I can see!!! , I can seeeee it all !!!" Tousen
@peacemakerpewpew
2 жыл бұрын
What Aizen did to him in the end is really fitting, be careful what you wish for when you make a deal with a devil.
@Tom531Cat
2 жыл бұрын
Facts
@LeePeeKen
2 жыл бұрын
This Tosen character analysis was wonder! Can't wait for Hisagi's!
@MrTommo2304
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@TheUberNoobTuber
2 жыл бұрын
I feel like the first moment he activated his Bankai, thought it was beautiful for his character!
@lazyscholar7932
2 жыл бұрын
This is why Aizen killed him. Tosen was a good man that was corrupted by loss and vengeance. He hated the soul society for not seeking justice for his friends death, so he tried to embody justice by taking revenge. But all the while, he is in denial about what his hatred is doing to his original ideas of peace. That's why he talks of peace, but wants revenge.
@mattholladay1142
2 жыл бұрын
When I first saw tosen's abilities I though he was so cool. I was shocked to find out he was a bad guy :( I wish we got more fights with his bankai. Redemption for this character would have been great, but I suppose Kubo couldn't do it with him and Gin.
@Wolfboss7
2 жыл бұрын
An amazing character analysis for one of the more underrated characters in the series. There's actually a lot of symbolism and ideas explored in Tosen's character, the big ones obviously being justice vs. vengeance and the notion of "blind justice". I think one way to look at Tosen's character that might help conceptualize him is powerlessness, a state of being that's actually explored throughout Bleach. As a blind man, he's at a major disadvantage and thus can't see the world the same way as others, literally. Then his best friend ends up murdered by her own husband (after reading CFYW, I felt Tosen's probably one of the unluckiest characters in Bleach) and he can't do a thing about it. At the end of the day, he's been powerless to protect or hold onto anything he cares about. I think in his own warped way, Aizen respected that and gave him the opportunity to grab more power, and was pleased with how far Tosen was willing to go for it. When he is in a position of power though, you can see some of the bitterness and anger he's held come spilling out. His Bankai is a pretty good symbolization of it and his resurreccion, where he clearly let his newfound sight and power go to his head. Just like Hisagi said, he let all the power go to his head thus he lost sight of himself. Between Aizen, Gin, and Tosen, I think he's definitely fits the "tragic villain" title the most.
@nahte123456
2 жыл бұрын
A contrast with Tousan and Kenpachi I find interesting is killing. When they fight Tousan, or Komamura I forget, comment they think he enjoys killing. But Zaraki doesn't, he just likes the fight, even commenting he prefers not killing since than they can fight again later. But we see Tousan speak about wanting to kill anyone he thinks is "responsible".
@MrTommo2304
2 жыл бұрын
You're absolutely right - I actually think it's Komamura who says it's time for the killing you enjoy so much, but I think your point still stands for sure.
@Law34prez
2 жыл бұрын
Would love to see him come back full circle. If anybody went to hell in a handbasket, it was this man. Definitely a favorite of mine
@animeato7865
2 жыл бұрын
I hope one day Tosen will be able to see this video...... Without having to transform into a beetle😨
@bleachfan.619
2 жыл бұрын
A cricket actually 😅
@HadesOfOlympus
Жыл бұрын
I feel like he is one of the most human characters in the series. Which is why he was one of my favorite captains.
@HadesOfOlympus
Жыл бұрын
Also as a bit of a caviot, he is someone id like to see if they ever do the hell arc. Maybe give him a redeption within it, a chance to reconsilate with Sajin and Hisagi.
@mareksbodnieks4796
2 жыл бұрын
I agree with all your points MrTommo2304, he's indeed a very intriguing villainous character. Beautiful and tragic how he met his demise.
@NettechZelkova
2 жыл бұрын
He was a tragic character
@bqw2094
2 жыл бұрын
Tousen had a pretty creative and badass bankai, it sucks that he became a generic giant monster in his final fight .
@jukappa
2 жыл бұрын
I wasn’t a big fan of Tosen, but he was did dirty with that monster design
@bqw2094
2 жыл бұрын
@@jukappa my thoughts exactly .
@sukuna716
2 жыл бұрын
it was symbolism
@jukappa
2 жыл бұрын
@@sukuna716 Yes but this is an anime. Since he no longer had cool hair and a sleek design or had big warlocks exposed, he was unfortunately only symbolizing fodder material…RIP 🙏
@bqw2094
2 жыл бұрын
@@sukuna716 I have seen many bleach fans use the “ but it’s symbolic tho” excuse as damage control , doesn’t make the actual writing any less shitty .
@Xybora
2 жыл бұрын
Perhaps he cried when taking down Everybody's favorite Quincy because he could relate to the situation
@manuelacosta9463
2 жыл бұрын
Him having his best friend murdered and then knowing her killer got a slap on the wrist due to being a noble sure set his take on justice. The ugly truth of Soul Society's laws pushed him and then meeting Aizen immediately after he was attacked by Tokinada's bodyguards finished his turn. His quick death was merciful, had he lived he would've been executed for treason anyway certainly after enduring nightmarish torture at Soifon's hands. Tousen is a true tragedy.
@BlackangelKatakuri
2 жыл бұрын
A true idiot in my eyes
@Crunchysopa52
2 жыл бұрын
Why would Soi Fon be doing some torturing? his punishment/sentence if he lived is still unknown at that, doesn't mean torture was bound to occur too lol
@manuelacosta9463
2 жыл бұрын
@@Crunchysopa52 She's known to get her hands on anyone accused of treason and post Aizen central 46 were not known for liniancy, especially for someone close to him. Alternatively Yoruichi, Sajin and Shuhei would undoubtedly intervene for clemency.
@annhenriques3520
2 жыл бұрын
If Central 46 didn’t have Aiken executed or tortured, I doubt Tousen would have been.
@nickyb3800
2 жыл бұрын
@@annhenriques3520 Because they couldn't kill or even touch Aizen. Remember TYBW?
@mobilegamer4956
2 жыл бұрын
I always felt that Tosen should have been the one to betray Aizen instead of Gin for two reasons. The first which is the most obvious, Tosen is blind. He should automatically be immune to Aizen's hypnosis being that Aizen's shikai requires the zan be seen first by the individual in order for the hypnosis to take effect. The second reason being that it would have been a great way to bring Tosen back to his original self, show that he has truly come to realize his wrongs, and give him the redemption he truly deserved.
@Gypsygeekfreak17
2 жыл бұрын
Tosen is awesome I love the guy
@13lueBomber
5 ай бұрын
*@Tommo* ⚔️ Awesome video, absolutely phenomenally executed. Tosen has always been my favorite in the series. His design, writing, abilities, he’s such a unique, but fascinating character. Even though he’s *barely* shown. Same goes for Komamura, same exact position.
@chuck2498
Жыл бұрын
As far as Hisage becoming captain, wasn’t it said somewhere that you have to have a bankai in order to get have a chance to rise to that rank? That would explain why Hisage would not get offered that position…
@damicothebest
2 жыл бұрын
Finally!! Been waiting to hear your reaction to the vaizard transformation
@TheArchfiendGuy
2 жыл бұрын
He's a cool character and pretty no nonsense which is appreciated. Ever since we first saw him he's never really dragged fights out unnecessarily
@KipC-Sway
2 жыл бұрын
Great analysis on Tosen! 👍 👏 looking forward to your next analysis video 📹
@chuck2498
Жыл бұрын
I enjoyed Kaneme Tosen’s development, his character is relatable. People always hope for justice and that in the end justice will prevail, however, there is no such thing as a perfect system of justice. There will always be those taking advantage of the system. Aizen wants to become a God, Tosen wants a perfect system of justice. But all it is is someone dictating what is right and wrong. Hence no perfect system, but there is always the desire.
@ZzigZaG00NIN
2 жыл бұрын
Komamura would never betray the soul society but if tosen somehow did get him on their side bankai but as a visored would be crazy
@jacubtscorpio5084
2 жыл бұрын
Although kaname Doesn’t have much screen time in the series.. I really appreciate Tite Kubo for being extensively one of the first manga artist to actually portray Blk characters with an actual decorum of respect.. with fleshed out personalities.. Tousen is captivating to everyone beyond even ppl who look like me.. because at that time we never had a portrayal of blk ppl in Anime who weren’t almost clown like, illiterate or beast like in appearance and thought.. to see one treated lwith actual consideration and integrity.. Treated as a human being.. is what partially drew most of us to him.
@apollodlee3457
2 жыл бұрын
I agree. It's also a shame because bleach is also another anime that has a hip hop theme in it or should I say an urban theme to it you would think that would be more black characters
@AJ-kt5zo
2 жыл бұрын
@@apollodlee3457 ❤
@kevinjohnson1669
2 жыл бұрын
Couldn’t have said it better myself!!
@TWAnime-fv4fo
Жыл бұрын
Wow thank you for this video! Tosen is my favorite character from Bleach and you really nailed him and his justice psychology. Enjoying your videos. You've gained a subscriber but more importantly I've found my Bleach channel. Good work
@Theronimo
2 жыл бұрын
Your insight and commentary in these videos is so great and gets me so enthralled with the videos. Keep up the great work can’t wait to binge every video!
@joejunior5991
2 жыл бұрын
Tousen is a True Definition of Blind Justice as His Injustice of Royal Family (Mainly Tsunayashiro through Tokinada) causing his perspective of Good and Evil Destroyed and doesn't help that Aizen take advantage of Tousen through False Charismatic Demeanour causing Tousen fall into a Very Deep Darkness that in his dead his only Salvation was Died in the side of his Remaining Hope (Komamura and Hisagi) Tousen Deserve Better (Of The Three he obviously the least interesting one and the one with the least role and impact in the story only serve as a Pawn in Aizen Grand Scheme, not to mentioned he also the most hated of the Trio by Hardcore Fan because of his disrespectful to Komamura during his Ressurecion by calling him Ugly and His Hypocrisy regarding his So Called Justice)
@NoLimitSquad
2 жыл бұрын
Ok so hear me out: Does anyone else feel this way?🤣 Bleach has a habit of making black characters look dope 🔥 in base form but their transformations weird af. Zommari (resurrecion), Tosen (resurreccion), Pepe (vollstandig), Lille Varo (vollstandig). Nanana Najakoop was a question mark in my book tho🤣 Chad is Spanish so he doesn't count This isn't nitpicking, just an observation and something I just got used to over time. Still absolutely love the series but I remember reading Blood War Arc, seeing Lille and being like "yoo Kubo is gonna do him dirty" And I was right. He turned into a friggin *owl* 🦉 at the end🤣
@GAZAMAN93X
Жыл бұрын
@16:27 context is important. In his eyes yes. Because the whole point of murking the civilians was to sacrifice them creating an ouken(soul key). Remember Karakura Town is a spiritually dense area & it was necessary to achieve their goals. Sacrifice a town was necessary to them.
@loganhayse8771
2 жыл бұрын
I always saw it as if Tosen ever lost sight of his goal, if his resolve started to drop, and he begins to lose his motivation to avenge his friend and begins to accept Soul Society and begins to allow and forgive the trespasses or people who run the Soul Society; he wishes that Aizen would kill him. It would end up destroying the pureness that Tosen believes himself to be and in a sense to Tosen become corrupted and at that point, he would rather die than live through that. Of course, Tosen then who believed in his goal 1000% vs Tosen who lost and began to open himself up to the possibility he was wrong this whole time and begins to mend his heart after all that time is dead before he could do anything about it. I think the soul suicide idea seems cool. I also wonder if Kyoka Suigetsu could have been active and Aizen went down there to deal that blow himself.
@supershadowman6478
2 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love this character and I loved his swords abilities I always look for it at anime cons in my area I haven't found it yet but if I find it I'm definitely getting it. Aside from that I loved how his character was handled even though I wish they fleshed it out a bit more. When I 1st got into the series he was my favorite captain Just based on appearances
@AscalonFI77
2 жыл бұрын
Ah yes, the true Vizard. I loved that Komamura/Hisagi vs Tosen smack down in the anime more than the Manga, mainly because you have Distancia para un Duelo harmonizing it. Jesus the Arrancar OST was too powerful
@LeonardWashington1989
2 жыл бұрын
Tosen has one of the coolest character designs. Kinda wish he got more shine
@rmeddy
2 жыл бұрын
The light novel does paint him a little better because just going from manga, he does come across as a bit infantile through his worldview imo To me Kakyo's murder came across more like an unsolved case or simply ignored more than anything and it's more Tousen railing against the caprice of the world and joins Aizen to resolved that which is fine enough for a motivation I suppose but felt like a stretch to join someone like Aizen. However to learn rather than caprice and neglect, it was a very deliberate and systemic reason for the cover up that was revealed in CFYOW really frames his conceit and mindset a lot better. He effective gave up on the world, he says justice but it's really revenge as in burn the whole thing down. Again another that need more flashback because I really wanted to see when and how Aizen convinced him to join Pound for pound he has my one of my favourite designs in the entire franchise and manga in general, just top tier drip and Kubo fashion design skills really shines through him. That orange rope ascot from SS is my favourite look and yeah TBH it was pretty refreshing seeing a black character done like this, which was pretty few and far between at the time.
@Seuration
Жыл бұрын
Honestly, I think the best explanation is that Aizen was the source of the stabilizing agent that was holding back the soul suicide. So his mercy killing was just stopping his intervention
@wesleyvl8572
2 жыл бұрын
A other good vidoe dude keep it up you rock
@DjFr3Wde
2 жыл бұрын
Aizen and Tosen has the same energy as Puuchi and Dio.
@BeYoND_9000
2 жыл бұрын
What an inspiration story, pulling viewers with old content that’s covered all over youtube
@billykotsos4642
10 ай бұрын
TOUSEN IS ONE OF THE BEST CHARACTERS AND HE SHOULD HAVE RECEIVED MORE SCREEN TIME
@oddsamurai1
2 жыл бұрын
I didn't care about Tosen much at first then I read CFYOW and rewatched FKT so now he's in my top ten bleach characters. His relationship with Komamura is very touching, there's a lot of layers to it. Also the way his backstory and motives are expanded upon on the novels are what really sold me on his humanity as a character while still keeping him a hypocrite that needed to be defeated too. The philosophy he taught Hisagi is also very interesting, being also how he wasn't afraid of anything in his bug form then he had no right to fight anymore per his words. His last moments make me emotional, and I think from Aizen's perspective that was a mercy kill as Tosen seemed to truly accept Komamura and Hisagi as friends which is what he told Aizen was the thing he didn't want before.
@ramiromorin8089
2 жыл бұрын
Been waiting for this one for a really long time 🙏🙏
@blakewolfard4602
Жыл бұрын
I like Gin WAAAAAY more, but the relationship fight and dynamic of all involved is one of the best in the series
@zemox2534
2 жыл бұрын
Tosen was a great antagonist. He was very nuanced and layered and more sympathetic than Gin in my opinion. Tosen lost someone He cared about and his rage slowly turned him into a monster. His final interaction with Hisagi and Komamura
@ArrowRinehart
2 жыл бұрын
I'd always assumed that Aizen had performed a lightning fast slash, I can understand what you mean about that. It didn't look like a kido strike or anything of that nature. But whilst I can't be sure, I kinda leaned towards that, as Aizen has speed blitzed people before violently (like Ichigo and Renji in Rescuing Rukia arc) and they'd barely noticed it before going down and exploding in blood. If he used enough strength? I could see this kinda result.
@rockvent918
2 жыл бұрын
maybe aizen used a kidolike seal explososive when he hollofied tousen as the method to keep his promise to his most loyal servant. or maybe he just used his spiritual pressure to destroy his body,using the promise to mercy kill him as an excuse to get rid of him if he ever changed sides
@zerojustzero4149
2 жыл бұрын
been waiting for this analysis, very good work as always mr.tommo. couldnt agree with you more.
@dxxdaamGaming
2 жыл бұрын
Man I LOVE this channel. I could watch and listen to Bleach content all day! On my third rewatch of the series and hypedAH for its return. Thank you for the awesome deep dives into all things Bleach MrTommo2304. Wait, were you born on April 23rd?
@exodosthesoulbanish
Жыл бұрын
I always thought that Aizen put in a self destruct fail safe in case Tosen didn't live up to his role as a pawn of his.
@SmokeyBear0999
Жыл бұрын
For the longest I thought he was the lieutenant of sajin’s squad because they was always together. It went over my head that he used bankai against kenpachi in the soul society arc. I finally noticed when they said they where down 3 captains afterwards.
@Chann223
3 ай бұрын
It seems like Tosen's pride and arrogance about his chosen "path" is very similar in level to Aizens. Perhaps thats why Aizen was drawn to him from the start, and why perhaps it was so easy for him to recruit Tosen to his endeavor. It makes sense to me. Though Aizen would misuse Tosen's blind devotion to his ideals only to empower himself in the end.
@Xelon99
2 жыл бұрын
Tosen was fully in the right, yet executed it poorly. At least from the first novel of CFYOW it tells us his story with a bit more detail. The Soul Society was and still is corrupt, just like our own political systems. Things do need to change, but if you go at it in this way you just get labeled as a terrorist. Unfortunately at the time he could actually have some political influence and more understanding, he was already too far gone.
@ZANGELIX1263
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video as always. I hope you decide to go forward with the battle analysis as well! Tousen had some interesting abilities that didnt get much lore. "Los Nueves Aspectos", his "La Mirada" Cero, etc.
@DauthEldrvaria
2 жыл бұрын
I’d imagine Hisagi wouldn’t push for Captain. Too modest.
@daacoboys7154
2 жыл бұрын
I've been waiting on this one 😎
@anaideviveiros6597
2 жыл бұрын
Loved your analysis! In my POV, Tosen was in love with his friend - so much he lost himself within his revenge. He was so "blinded" by it that he betrayed his captain (Kensei is my favorite Bleach character - that's why I resent Tosen). I find his hollow form grotesque 🤣 And for the next analysis, PLIS PLIS PLIS DO BAZZ-B!! I love him, he's my favorite quincy 💕
@carsandsports123
2 жыл бұрын
Well Tosen is dying and Aizen spiritual pressure is insane. I see Aizen squashing him with his pressure like the bug he was. This is a cold interpretation but I think it's a great savage moment
@wolfgod6443
2 жыл бұрын
Tosen is one of those characters I enjoy more as time goes on. His fights have always been some of my favorites but I thought his backstory was a little bland. More information has changed that and Gin's betrayal solidifies Tosen as Aizen's closest and truest ally. I think he wouldn't have ended up in jail tbh, just because Mayuri was a criminal and he became a captain. Clearly captains have enough sway on these matters and I think Komamura could pull some strings to at least integrate Tosen back in slowly, maybe he wouldn't be in jail for too long. Regardless he'd have definitely returned for the TYBW. Also I don't know if I missed it but what is up with this guy and bugs?
@alainblandi2885
2 жыл бұрын
He's cool, just kinda sad that he feels too disconnected from the rest of the story. His whole arc could be told as a spin off and probably wouldn't affect the main story too much.
@knowledgeseeker4614
Жыл бұрын
Tousen was right about Soul Society being corrupt. Even those loyal to the overall cause can’t deny how biased it is for the nobility. It was pretty easy for Aizen to hijack the Central 46. Aizen pointed out Rukia normally wouldn’t have been set for an execution for the crimes she committed. However, the fact no one was questioning it besides Renji when Aizen told him point blank that isn’t normal says a lot about how messed up they are. Not to mention, the fact that Squad 13 and to a lesser extent Squad 8 were the only ones that were pushing for Rukia to get leniency is also telling.
@GustavoVenturaJr
2 жыл бұрын
Imagine the visuals & attacks of Safwy Tosen (mindblowing) geez
@ahmadkaien
Жыл бұрын
I really hope we see Tousen again. People are hyping up this new possible Hell Arc and I'd love that So many characters that were imo, taken away from us too soon could get some time to shine
@Iolibreeder
27 күн бұрын
Easily your best thumbnail
@KeyserSoze0102
2 жыл бұрын
It was Kubo being prophetic when Tosen mentioned he and Komamura "walk the same path." That is, they both walked the path of revenge....Later in TYBW, Komamura would reflect on Tosen's words towards the end of his character arc....
@ginorvdw
2 жыл бұрын
*votes for in depth tosen video in the poll* Gets almost a full hour of tosen analysis. Exquisite work.
@nemowindsor8724
2 жыл бұрын
Tôsen was always my favourite of the three villains. His heel-turn was the only one that surprised me, and I felt his story was one of the most satisfying, if tragically unfinished and pointless, of all the characters.
@NKMitch42
2 жыл бұрын
Tosen's eyes opening and his second transformation is a manga page that is forever in my mind. It's among Kubo's strongest storytelling.
have you ever thought about doing a live stream so twitch I’m also a huge fan of the way you run the channel (with the KZitem polls) it would be cool to have something more to intact and talk about Kubos masterpiece Bleach ( sorry for bad English it’s my 2nd language)
@richard_n
2 жыл бұрын
Tosen was a fantastic character. Most great villains believe they are the good guy and doing the right thing. I found him a great parallel to Gin.
@avataraang2685
2 жыл бұрын
Tosen was such an interesting character.. and used to be a super respectable captain before he turned on the gotei .
@claytonalexander9105
Жыл бұрын
Kubo never says anything about his Orange scarf thing Tosen always has on? Or did i miss that?
@RougeLino
Жыл бұрын
the drippiest in bleach
@Zenith8896
2 жыл бұрын
Why didn't Tosen attempt to assassinate Tokinada Tsunayashiro for killing his best friend Kakyo?
@bleachfan.619
2 жыл бұрын
Read CFYOW
@LeoTsukiyo
2 жыл бұрын
I think the juxtaposition between "Justice" and "revenge" as it pertains to Tousen is actually really well played. Tousen certainly values true justice, but to him, revenge for his friend merges with justice because they become one and the same to him. I think this is why he can blur the lines between them and talk about them interchangeably. This also becomes super apparent when him and Komamura speak because its as if their talking passed one another - one who blurs the concepts together, the other (Sajin) who has a more idealized version of Justice. In a way it became metaphoric that Tousen, who is literally blind, increasingly couldn't see or distinguish these values/ideals.
@yourhighness927
Жыл бұрын
Tousen was cool but got outshined by Aizen Gin and the espada
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