Nelliel Tu Odelschwanck/Expanded Universe

is the former Tres (three) Espada. She was also known as when she was a small, good-natured, childlike Arrancar. Nelliel lives in Hueco Mundo where she co-rules the world alongside her fellow Espada, Tier Harribel.

Bleach: Can't Fear Your Own World
After rescuing Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez, Kisuke Urahara, Yoruichi Shihōin, and Yūshirō Shihōin from Askin Nakk Le Vaar's Gift Ball Deluxe, Nelliel and Grimmjow saved Tier Harribel from Yhwach's dungeon in the Wahrwelt. With Nelliel carrying Harribel while leaving the Soul King Palace, they encounter Shunsui Kyōraku and Ichibē Hyōsube who are in the middle of turning Yhwach's corpse into the new Soul King. Before Grimmjow could attack the Shinigami who are surrounding them, Nelliel uses her Bala to stop and remind Grimmjow that picking a fight now, right after the Quincy were defeated, would make them the next enemies for Shinigami. Grimmjow is not perturbed in the slightest, arguing that they just need to kill them all, but he finally relents after Ichibē assured them they would be free to leave, after emphasizing the importance of the balance of three worlds for the moment. Before returning to Hueco Mundo, Grimmjow then considers fighting Ichigo Kurosaki, but Nelliel once again reminds him that Ichigo is still heavily injured and Grimmjow wouldn't be satisfied fighting the weakened Substitute Shinigami.

Six months after the Quincy Blood War, Nelliel, together with Harribel and several other Arrancar who used to serve Aizen, are gradually bringing back peace to Hueco Mundo by defeating the remaining Quincy. However, their peace is interrupted when a child clad in Shihakusho named Hikone Ubuginu arrives in Hueco Mundo and attacks them in an attempt to conquer them.

This causes the treaty previously established with Soul Society to be brought into question. The situation is further worsened when Ruddborn informs Nelliel and Harribel that Grimmjow has gone to either Human World or Soul Society using Garganta. Nelliel at first assumes that Grimmjow might have grown impatient and decided to go to the Human World to fight Ichigo, but Ruddborn states that Grimmjow is the type who thoughtfully awaits an opportunity, pointing out the fact that Grimmjow never went to Karakura Town for the past six months. Nelliel is still unsure as she thinks that Grimmjow is more of the type who follows his mood, to which Harribel replies that Grimmjow strongly embraces his animal instinct that he won't just carelessly leaves the territory he's supposed to protect and would only leave to attack something or someone if there's significant reason.

They all eventually deduces that Grimmjow most likely went to Soul Society to search for Hikone since the child has attacked his territory. They are also concerned with the Zanpakuto that Hikone is using. Wanting to prevent the possibility of another war against the Soul Society, Nelliel and Harribel departs to Soul Society to bring back Grimmjow before it's too late.

By the time she and Harribel arrives at Rukongai, however, they are surprised to find not only Grimmjow, but Quincies, Fullbringers, and Shinji Hirako are gathering fighting against a gigantic Hollow with Vasto Lorde level Reiatsu called upon from Hikone's Zanpakuto. Before an all-out battle could occur, Hikone retreats after receiving order from their master. Nanao Ise then arrives, asking for their presence at the Shiba Residence as Shunsui wishes to speak with all of them. Once everyone is gathered, Shunsui explained that one of Soul Society's four great nobles, Tokinada Tsunayashiro, is the root of the recent attacks. Since Tokinada is a noble, even Gotei 13 can't carelessly arrest him without strong evidence. For this reason, Shunsui requests for their help in handling Tokinada and promises to repay them. Sensing Shunsui's sincerity, Nelliel and the others agree to his request.

Following the agreement, Nelliel and the others confronts Tokinada. When Tokinada tries to justify his action by bringing up Ichigo's good deeds that are still not recognized by the whole Soul Society, Nelliel argues that Ichigo never cares about fame and firmly tells him not to use Ichigo as an excuse. Upon learning how Tokinada is willing to destroy the world just for the thrill and enjoyment of it, Nelliel is disgusted and prepares to fight. Shortly after, Hikone arrives and calls upon his Zanpakuto, Ikomikidomoe. Together with Grimmjow, Harribel, and the Quincies, Nelliel fights Ikomikidomoe, releasing her Ressurecion. Even with their combined efforts, Ikomikidomoe proves to be stronger than they thought as Nelliel and the others starts to get worn out from the fight.

Powers & Abilities
Immense Spiritual Power:

Bala: Nelliel is able to fire Bala blasts from her hands. She used one to discipline Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez when the other Espada tried to antagonize Shunsui Kyōraku and Ichibē Hyōsube. The attack was potent enough to cause pain to Grimmjow.


 * Nelliel's speciality allows her to to absorb an incoming Cero and fire one of her own while returning it. Nelliel can even absorb a Gran Rey Cero with this technique, although it did leave her winded and slightly injured.

Zanpakutō

 * Her Zanpakutō has a green sheath, a light green hilt, and a tsuba that resembles a pair of crescent moons joined together at the back.
 * Resurrección: Its release command is . In her released form, Nel takes the form of a brownish-green ibex-like centaur, complete with a black horse's tail. Her Hollow mask's horns become longer and more curved, framing the sides of her face, particularly the cheeks. The crack on her mask also closes up, although the missing teeth remain. Her shoulders are covered by white spaulders that come across her shoulder blade to her neck. She has white elbow guards and white gauntlets. The parts of her arm that aren't covered by armor are covered by a black material, which also covers her hands. There is a white ring at the base of her tail. Her sword is replaced with a double-sided lance. These features grant her the overall appearance of a medieval knight or jouster.


 * Resurrección Special Ability: The only attack she has used in this form so far is Lanzador Verde.


 * Nel throws her lance at her opponent with extreme speed. As it travels through the air, it begins to spin and build up spiritual energy. When it reaches its target, it acts as a drill, inflicting extreme piercing damage.

Bleach: Brave Souls

 * Nelliel is playable in Brave Souls in various different appearances, including one with her post-timeskip outfit that she wears in both the Thousand-Year Blood War arc and Can't Fear Your Own World. In this form, Nelliel is a ranged character with the "Shinigami Killer" ability. Her special attack is, where she dashes forward and fires a Cero that inflicts immense damage.
 * According to her character trailer in Brave Souls, Nelliel's aspect of death is Lamentation.
 * A unique form for Nelliel appears in Brave Souls to commemorate the inclusion of the Can't Fear Your Own World light novel. Designed by Tite Kubo, this appearance mirrors Ulquiorra's own Hōgyoku-enhanced power, transcending Resurrección.


 * Beyond Resurrección: A form transcending a Resurrección, that can be achieved by bonding with the Hōgyoku. In this form, all traces of Nelliel's Hollow mask vanish and are replaced by four curling black-and-white horns that jut upward from her head. She retains her equine lower body, though the fur is now darker in areas and extends to cover her upper body, arms and hands. Glowing pink markings extend from her torso to her chest and shoulders, while the scar on her forehead is cracked open and filled with pink Reiatsu. Fur identical in color to her hair forms on her back and her tail, the end of which blazes with pink Reiatsu. Nelliel's eyes become darker and her pupils turn slit-shaped. Her weapon changes from a dual-ended jousting lance to a stylized spear blazed in pink Reiatsu, with the Hōgyoku resting in the hollow handle.
 * An ability where Nelliel unleashes her high-density Reiatsu from her lance, inflicting immense damage on her opponent.