Forum:Shinigami Counterparts

Several of the Arrancar are very similar to certain shinigami by either their roles, personalities, abilities, or relative power level. However, they're not exactly the same, as they also have different traits, personalities, power, roles, and abilities.


 * Stark - Shunsui Kyōraku: are lazy, laid-back, easy-going, honorable, bear similar facial features, and are powerful combatants. They both have female adjutants who care about their leader, despite their actions and usually physically and verbally assault them.
 * Barragan Luisenbarn - Shigekuni Yamamoto-Genryūsai: are old and have a measure of authority, but unlike General Yamamoto, who is humble, self-assured, and powerful, Barragan is arrogant, overconfident, boastful, and egotistical, as all six of his Fracción call him "God/King," despite being the 2nd rank of the Espada, whereas Stark is 1st rank.
 * Harribel - Soifon: are calm, reserved, loyal, and analytical. However, unlike Soifon, Harribel actually shows some concern over her opponents, whereas Soifon cruelly tends to eliminate everyone that defies the Soul Society, regardless of their intentions.
 * Ulquiorra Cifer
 * Tōshirō Hitsugaya: Both are said to be cold to others, serious, and powerful (more so for Ulquiorra.) Unlike Tōshirō, Ulquiorra is indifferent, rarely caring for anything except pushing Aizen's plans forward.
 * Byakuya Kuchiki : Both are respectful of the law, quiet, loyal, and obedient. Ironically, Ichigo had fought with them both, due to Byakuya/Ulquiorra had kidnapped Rukia/Orihime. Both also had some kind of change of heart after their fight with Ichigo Kurosaki.
 * Nnoitra Jiruga - Kenpachi Zaraki: use brute force in combat, wear eyepatches (Althogh kenpachi's is a power limiter, while Nnoitra's is just used to hide his hollow hole.), and have an overly-violent lust for battle. However, unlike Kenpachi, Nnoitra is a sexist lecher and calls Orihime Inoue "pet-sama."
 * Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez - Ichigo Kurosaki: are short-tempered, stubborn, reckless, rude, impulsive, persistent, resourceful, analytical, have an apparent habit of cheating death more than once, and are equally powerful combatants with some sense of honor. However, unlike Ichigo, who fights for his friends, allies, and family, Grimmjow fights for his own benefits and dislikes being underestimated by others.
 * Zommari Leroux - Byakuya Kuchiki: use speed in their combat, sonído and shunpo respectively, and are generally silent, calm, somewhat overconfident, and have a small measure of pride, often refusing to accept defeat. However, unlike Byakuya, Zommari is boastful, impatient, and forceful.
 * Szayel Aporro Granz - Mayuri Kurotsuchi: are scientists and are cruel to both their enemies and their allies/minions. However, unlike Mayuri, Szayel tends to think highly of himself (he believes himself to be the perfect being), and wishes to see all non-Hollows totally wiped out of existence.
 * Aaroniero Arruruerie - Jūshirō Ukitake: Both have a relationship with both Rukia Kuchiki and Kaien Shiba. Both also possess elemental water Zanpakutōs.
 * Yammy Rialgo - Sajin Komamura: are the biggest in their groups and use pure strength. Even their release and bankai take a form of a tremendous giant. However, unlike Sajin, who is gentle, humble, proud and honorable, Yammy is oafish and arrogant.
 * Neliel Tu Oderschvank - Retsu Unohana: Both are disliked by the brute force warriors of their class — the 11th Division's dislike of the 4th Division whereas Nnoitra dislikes Neliel. Both are also deceptively mighty.
 * Luppi - Gin Ichimaru: Luppi and Gin are highly similar in personality as they both share a similar passion of using sarcasm and polite mockery. However, Luppi tends to act outwardly arrogant more often.
 * Charlotte Cuuhlhorne - Yumichika Ayasegawa: Both think of themselves as very beautiful and also make fun of each other in a comedic fashion. Even their swords are "flower" related. However, Cuulhorne believes true beauty is reflected by an individual's personality first and appearance second, whereas Yumichika possesses vanity solely based on outward appearance.
 * Nirgge Parduoc - Marechiyo Omaeda: The both of them are arrogant and large in weight to each other. They even have the same method of attack all focused in strength. However, Marechiyo is actually clever enough to hide his actual speed against Nirgge and manages to trick him with this.
 * Findor Carias - Shuhei Hisagi: The both of them are very calm and cautious of each other. Although, Findor thinks the correct answers can help to win a battle. He believes "If you know strength of enemy, you can win." Hisagi later shows him that what is important in battle is experience and willpower.