Renji Abarai

SupportingFirst appears: Episode 16

About

Rukia's childhood friend and later lieutenant under Byakuya. His Zabimaru snake-bone whip and eventual Bankai are fan favorites. His arc from rival to one of Ichigo's most important allies is well-developed.

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Catchphrases & Famous Quotes

“Gomen na, Rukia. Tasuke ni kuru.”

English: “Sorry, Rukia. I'm coming to save you.”

Renji's turn from antagonist to ally — having grown up with Rukia, his decision to help Ichigo rescue her defines his character arc.

Techniques & Signature Moves

Technique

Bankai: Hihiō Zabimaru

Snake King Zabimaru

Renji's Bankai — Zabimaru transforms into an enormous skeletal snake with a skull head, stretching to lengths of over 100 meters. He can extend and retract it rapidly, whipping it with destructive force and biting targets with its crushing skull jaw.

Voice Actors

Kentaro Ito

Japanese · Japanese

Voicing since: 2004

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