Szayelaporro Granz

was an Arrancar in Sōsuke Aizen's army and the Octava (8th) Espada. He is the younger brother of Yylfordt Granz. After being killed by Mayuri Kurotsuchi, Szayelaporro was dragged down to Hell where he became a.

Appearance
Szayelaporro is a tall and thin male Arrancar. He has shoulder-length pink hair with bangs on the right side of his forehead, with two thin lines missing hair on the left side of his head and amber eyes. The remains of his Hollow mask take the form of rectangular-framed glasses, giving him a scholarly appearance. The placement of his Espada number tattoo is unknown. His Hollow hole is located on his glans. Even after having the entire upper half of his body exposed, no number tattoo is visible.

His clothes differ from the original Arrancar uniform. Instead of a normal jacket, Szayelaporro wears a long shirt that covers his entire torso up to the top of his neck. He has three stripes on his uniform, each starting at his collar with two running to each side of his chest and one down the middle. He wears the regular pants with a slight length taken away. He also wears white gloves. His face is the only part of his body that is exposed in this uniform. After he changes his clothes, he sports a cape-like garment.

When he was demoted from the Espada sometime in the past, his appearance was slightly different. His hair was messier and all three lines on his uniform dropped to his right hip, instead of to the left, right and middle. His outfit extends to his ankles, resembling a lab coat.

After being cast down into Hell, Szayelaporro's appearance was dramatically altered. His left eye and mask fragments are missing and his Hollow hole has moved outside his body to form a ring behind his back, while his left arm has been reduced to charred black bones emanating a dark, smoke-like substance. Four thin vertical lines fall across his left cheek below his eye socket while chain-like tattoos wrap around his head and torso, with one of the links encompassing a new hole in the center of his chest. His body is dripping with darkness in various shapes around and below the waist, and he wears half of a cloak covering his right side, with the rest being clothed in the same darkness, as well as black boots. At will, he can also sprout a curving pair of ram-like horns from either temple of his head, drawing blood in the process.

Personality
Szayelaporro is a meticulous intellectual, the "scientist" of the Espada. He is highly narcissistic and extremely flamboyant, tending to make lewd, disturbing comments about his opponents. Szayelaporro is quite ruthless, cruel, and sadistic, viewing others as little more than research material. He thinks poorly of non-Hollows, hoping Aizen will someday wipe all non-Hollows out of existence. He thinks of himself as an actor, treating his battles like theatrical performances, especially when toying with his victims.

Szayelaporro is rather cocky and somewhat unstable, as he has a tendency to laugh maniacally whenever he has the upper hand in a battle. In addition, he removed the seal on the powers of his opponents when he believed that they had no chance of winning. He also changed the appearance of his opponents' clones to better suit his idea of 'beauty', despite this action allowing his foes to easily distinguish the clones.

He seems to have had a less-than-positive relationship with his older brother, Yylfordt. While he did try to heal him after his battle with Renji, he refers to Yylfordt's death as Renji merely breaking a box of parasites, saying he would not be so childish as to be upset over that.

He rather arrogantly boasts he is a "perfect being," since he can reproduce himself in another person's body and thus views himself as immortal.

History
Sometime in the past, Szayelaporro helped Nnoitra Gilga perform a sneak attack on Nelliel Tu Odelschwanck. In order to help him do this, Szayelaporro used a device that created an illusion of Nnoitra which distracted Nelliel's attention. By exploiting the opportunity, Nnoitra attacked Nelliel and she was hit from behind, causing a wound to her head and her mask to break on the front left side. The attack scarred her forehead and left her unconscious. He took her unconscious body and stated that she would probably call this an act of a beast, but it didn't matter any to him. He was approached from behind by Szayelaporro, who asked if there was anything else he could help him with, to which Nnoitra responded that his job was already over. Szayelaporro asked him if he needed to be so cold as they worked as partners, for that he should at least be allowed to admire their end. Nnoitra detailed that he doesn't remember being his partner and that they just happened to have the same motives. Nnoitra threw Nelliel off the side of Las Noches so that he could increase his power by the time she returned.

Nnoitra told Szayelaporro they were going, but Szayelaporro told him that he would appreciate it if he lost the presumptuous tone. Nnoitra reminded him that he wasn't an Espada anymore. Szayelaporro stated that if not for the equipment that he prepared Nnoitra wouldn't even have had the chance to attack Nelliel and then asked if he should really be speaking to him that way. Nnoitra looked over the side of Las Noches at Nelliel and her Fracción's prone bodies and was surprised as she reverted into a child. Szayelaporro noted that he had not anticipated this and he had never seen anything like it before. He deduced that her Reiatsu was leaking out of the wound on her mask, causing her spiritual body to shrink as a result.

Hueco Mundo arc
Szayelaporro arrives for Aizen's meeting with the Espada about Ichigo Kurosaki and friends arriving. He sits between Baraggan Louisenbairn and Zommari Rureaux and complains about the intruders along with the other Espada. After Aizen asks who ordered the Exequias to attack Ichigo, Szayelaporro appears at his door and claims responsibility, falling to his knees to ask for his forgiveness. Aizen forgives him, asking if Dordoni's body was of benefit to his research. Szayelaporro responds that it was, and leaves.

After Renji Abarai and Dondochakka Birstanne fall into his pitfall trap, Szayelaporro says they fell into his simplest trap and introduces himself as the Octava Espada. Szayelaporro states that he's the top researcher and spiritual weapons development specialist in Hueco Mundo, to which Renji asks if his explanation is meant to be for him. Szayelaporro then yells at Dondochakka and Renji after the two argue. Renji threateningly looks at him and Szayelaporro tells him to calm down, explaining that he doesn't have high combat abilities despite the fact that he's an Espada. He then goes on to explain exactly who he is until Renji tells him that he doesn't want to hear his life story and that he came here to defeat his enemies.

Renji tries to activate his Bankai, but it disappears as Szayelaporro says he knows everything about it and is able to nullify it. Renji is confused, not knowing how Szayelaporro could know his Bankai, but Szayelaporro explains his brother is Yylfordt Granz, shocking Renji. Szayelaporro thanks him for remembering his brother, but then goes on to explain that the reason he targeted him isn't for revenge. He states that he put spirit recording insects on Yylfordt, allowing him to know everything that he knew. He then tells Renji that he has no way to win and he unsheathes his Zanpakutō. He explains that he's excited since this is the first time he has fought a Bankai user and he tells him to keep his body as intact as possible.

After battling Renji's Shikai for a bit, Lumina and Verona inform Szayelaporro that Aaroniero Arruruerie has died and he comments that he did not notice it. He then informs Renji that the 9th Espada has died along with his opponent, Rukia Kuchiki, angering Renji who strikes at him. The blow, however, does little as Szayelaporro says Renji cannot win with Shikai alone. Renji tries to attack again, but Szayelaporro stops it, saying he is now bored with Renji and sends his Fracción out and explains that he modified them. As Medazeppi throws Renji around, Lumina and Verona ask to join in, but Szayelaporro tells them not to interfere. Renji finally manages to hurt Medazeppi and Szayelaporro commends him for lasting this long, but states that now things are going to be problematic as there's no controlling Medazeppi now. Medazeppi goes on a rampage and Szayelaporro states that it's a shame that by the end of this Renji's body won't be in perfect condition.

Uryū Ishida then arrives and kills Medazeppi, upsetting the Fracción. Szayelaporro yells at his Fracción to stop talking and Uryū asks Szayelaporro if he's an Espada. Szayelaporro states his full name and rank to him, but Uryū doesn't believe he's a threat due to his low number. Szayelaporro counters by saying that he's still stronger than him, but then asks Uryū who he is. Uryū states that he's a Quincy, which causes Szayelaporro to laugh madly at how lucky he is to meet both a Bankai user and a Quincy in the same day. He then states that if he were Yammy Llargo he would be shouting "suerte" right now. As this is happening, Uryū immediately appears behind Szayelaporro and tells him that he feels like shouting "suerte" as well because he has gotten to fight an opponent who is full of openings. He then shoots a Seele Schneider at Szayelaporro. The Seele Schneider pierces his throat, but soon disappears as Szayelaporro laughs maniacally, telling Uryū that he used the data on his fight with Cirucci Sanderwicci to nullify his attacks. Uryū tries to fight but his arrows are ineffective. One of the Fracción tries to attack Uryū, but Renji blocks and the two team up.

Renji states he can hold him for 20 seconds and Uryū says that is enough. Szayelaporro says he is interested in what they can do. Renji attacks, but Szayelaporro blocks. Renji then runs at Szayelaporro and wraps the two of them together in his Shikai. Renji then tells Szayelaporro that he doesn't stand a chance at his current strength, but does not care and unleashes a '''Hadō #31. Shakkahō''', damaging them both. Szayelaporro manages to get up and back away, however, Uryū appears behind him and states that he noticed Szayelaporro's habit of putting distance between him and his opponent. Szayelaporro counters him, saying that Uryū has a habit of attacking people from behind. Szayelaporro then asks him if he thinks he's won and Uryū tells him he has. Five Seele Schneiders surround Szayelaporro, holding him in place. Szayelaporro says that Uryū's Reiatsu should have been sealed, but Uryū states that not even Szayelaporro knows everything and activates Sprenger.

As the dust settles, Szayelaporro picks himself up. Uryū is surprised he is alive, but Szayelaporro says his data was able to minimize the damage. He then grabs Lumina and begins to eat her, to which Verona complains, but Szayelaporro tells him to be quiet. Healed, he begins to walk off, saying he is going to change his clothes. He tells Uryū to think of a plan as he will be thinking of one too. After Renji and company unsuccessfully try to run away, Szayelaporro greets them, having changed and come back. He explains to them that he can freely control the layout of this room and that is why they ended up back in the same room. He then activates his Resurrección, Fornicarás. Szayelaporro apologizes for making them wait and says that the long-awaited second act can begin, but then rephrases his statement to the second act is now ending. A black liquid spews forth from Szayelaporro, causing clones of his opponents to appear when they touch it. Szayelaporro explains that these clones contain all of their abilities and that the limits on their powers have been removed. As they battle the clones, they notice there are differences between the clones and originals, but Szayelaporro says he did it on purpose as he did not like any of their styles. Renji activates his Bankai and his clones follow suit, resulting in the destruction of the room they are in. Szayelaporro appears and tells them that the person who has to report this to Sōsuke Aizen is going to be unhappy. He then gets rid of the clones and states that he's going to show the true power of his Resurrección.

Uryū and Renji both attack Szayelaporro with their full power at the same time, but two large Hollows appear in front of Szayelaporro, guarding him from the blows. Szayelaporro then consumes Uryū with one of his wings before spitting him out. He then thanks him for the meal as one of the strands of his wings becomes engorged and bursts with purple liquid, creating a small doll of Uryū. Szayelaporro holds up the doll and states that this will now be Uryū. He then touches the doll's head, which Uryū feels, and Szayelaporro explains that he has control over all of his senses now. He then flicks the doll's head, slightly injuring Uryū. Szayelaporro decides to then rip the doll in half and Renji begs him to stop. However, he does so anyway, but with no effects to Uryū. Szayelaporro tells him that he's foolish in thinking that something would happen if he ripped the doll in half. He then shows that what he really wanted to do was to get to the body parts inside the doll. He takes out a small piece that reads "stomach" on it and breaks it, causing Uryū to cough up blood. As Renji angrily attacks him for what he did, he too is eaten by one of Szayelaporro's wings. He continues saying that Humans, Shinigami, and Quincy are all the same and if there's any reason for them to be killed by Aizen, it would be because of their inferiority.

As Renji tries to attack him, Szayelaporro tells him to give up. Szayelaporro then snaps Renji's achilles tendon, causing Renji to fall. Szayelaporro continues to crush Renji's body parts before Pesche attacks Szayelaporro with his Infinite Slick causing him to drop the two dolls, which Pesche easily grabs. Dondochakka then arrives and brings out Bawabawa from his mouth, allowing Pesche to jump on top of him. Pesche then tells Szayelaporro that they don't have time to deal with him and he gets ready for battle. Szayelaporro tells Pesche that his attitude is unfitting for a Fracción, but is caught off guard when Pesche takes out his Zanpakutō and makes a minor cut across Szayelaporro's arm. Pesche explains that his Zanpakutō is called Última and that it's made from overflowing spirit particles. Szayelaporro decides to have his minions take care of Bawabawa while he himself takes care of Pesche and Dondochakka. The minions go to attack, but Dondochakka takes them out easily and Pesche explains Szayelaporro's mistake before they unleash their Cero Sincrético.

However, their attack fails and Szayelaporro explains that they waited too long to use it, allowing him to analyze their Reiatsu and stop the attack. He then goes to finish them. All of a sudden, Mayuri Kurotsuchi arrives and Szayelaporro asks him who he is. However, Mayuri feels that he doesn't need to answer this question and is more excited about the Arrancar and Espada living in Hueco Mundo. Szayelaporro tells Mayuri and Uryū to stop arguing with each other and asks Mayuri who he is again, but decides he does not need to know. However, Mayuri tells him that not being able to hear his name puts him in a difficult situation since he won't be able to properly label him when he bottles him up. Szayelaporro simply laughs at this statement.

Later, Mayuri is panting heavily and seemingly losing the battle. Szayelaporro holds a Mayuri doll and crushes his organs, sending Mayuri to his knees in pain. However, Mayuri suddenly stands up and says "gotcha". Szayelaporro continues to destroy body parts, but to no effect. He asks Mayuri how he can stand his attack and Mayuri reveals that he had been monitoring Uryū and shortly before leaving for Hueco Mundo, he replaced his organs with dummies. Szayelaporro says this is impossible as he only just revealed his ability, but Mayuri says if it were impossible, he could not have done it. In retaliation, Szayelaporro grabs Nemu and he tells Mayuri that he's a fool for letting his underling get captured, but Nemu tells him that capturing her doesn't make her a hostage. Szayelaporro begins arguing with her and Mayuri is annoyed by all the noise going on. Mayuri decides to activate his Bankai, Konjiki Ashisogi Jizō and it releases poisonous gas into the air. Szayelaporro attempts to counter this, but is crushed.

Mayuri's Bankai consumes Szayelaporro, but suddenly, Nemu begins screaming in pain. Szayelaporro's voice then appears and he states that it's going to take much more than that to defeat him. He then tells them that they're going to bear witness to his greatest ability, Gabriel, which allows him to asexually reproduce within the womb of his prey and that soon his host will become nothing more than an empty shell. He then leaves out of Nemu's body and says that the only downside to this is that it ruins his hair.

Szayelaporro explains to Mayuri that he will always be able to resurrect himself and that death has only become another part of his life cycle, making him the perfect being. He tells Mayuri that no matter what he does there is no way for him to win. Mayuri simply walks past Szayelaporro and goes up to Nemu. Szayelaporro thinks that Mayuri is saddened to see his subordinate dying, but Mayuri simply smiles at him and says he has an interesting ability. He then mocks Szayelaporro asking if that's all he can do. Szayelaporro then has Konjiki Ashisogi Jizō attempt to eat Mayuri. He explains how he can control Mayuri's Bankai, but suddenly, the Bankai blows up and Mayuri says that he made it so should his Bankai ever try to attack him, it would blow up.

Afterwards, the 12th Division captain remarks that it is time to check out his new drug. Szayelaporro gets into a battle stance, but Mayuri tells him that there is no need as the "drug" has already taken effect. He explains to him that he has placed several drugs within Nemu's body in case her body was ever eaten or invaded. The place where Szayelaporro was reborn from had a drug he calls the superhuman drug. He tells him that everything should feel as if it's going incredibly slow right now and asks if it looks like his blade has stopped. He then tells him that unless the drug is properly diluted, one second should feel like a century and that his non-superhuman body will fall terribly behind his superhuman senses causing the movements of his flesh to be left behind. Mayuri then stabs Szayelaporro's hand and says that the pain should last for over a hundred years. He continues bringing his Zanpakutō closer to Szayelaporro's heart as he looks on. After experiencing centuries worth of time, Szayelaporro wonders how much longer it will be until the Zanpakutō pierces his heart and begs for his death to come quickly. The Zanpakutō then goes through his heart and he dies.

Echoing Jaws of Hell arc
Fourteen years after his death at the hands of Mayuri, Szayelaporro emerges from Hell to confront Renji in the Human World. Wrapping a chain around Renji's foot, Szayelaporro inquires about whether Renji needs to leave already since he came all the way out here just to see Renji on this momentous day. While Szayelaporro admits that he was just flattering Renji by claiming this and muses that Uryū and Mayuri are not here either, something he decides to not take as a slight, Renji hides his daughter Ichika Abarai behind his legs and questions if Szayelaporro looks different now because he is dead. In response, Szayelaporro confirms that he was cast into Hell and explains how it has let him cast aside his Hollow yoke so his hole is no longer bound to his flesh and his hate and suffering can pour out of his brain like tears, punctuated by two curving horns growing out of his temples.

Upon noticing a cowering Ichika, Szayelaporro asks Renji who she is and responds to Renji's silence by revealing that he already knows due to his position as the Jailer of Hell granting him clairvoyance before declaring that he will start by killing Renji's daughter, which prompts Renji to pick up Ichika and flee as Szayelaporro summons more chains to pursue him. Though the chains pierce through Renji's body in multiple areas to restrain him, Ichigo Kurosaki appears and swiftly severs them with his Zanpakutō and tells Renji to take Ichika somewhere safe while Szayelaporro decides to kill him now even though it will not earn much acclaim, only for Ichigo to demand to know who he is.

During their battle, Szayelaporro informs Ichigo that the Konsō Reisai ceremony performed for deceased captains serves to send them into Hell. Though Ichigo is unsure of what he is talking about, Szayelaporro asserts this is the truth and proclaims that power always has a cost, and that for wayward Souls who have lost the right of return due to the power they sought out, being cast into Hell is salvation and a kindness to them, with the Shinigami being unaware that they have sent their comrades to Hell with their own hands. Szayelaporro points to his own appearance as proof that the balance has collapsed due to the powerful Reiatsu of Sōsuke Aizen and Yhwach that were holding Hell shut having disappeared and the Shinigami sending enough beings with powerful Reiatsu such as Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto and Retsu Unohana to Hell that its jaws can be wrenched open from the other side.

Before Szayelaporro can continue, Ukitake proceeds to impale him through the chest from behind with a gigantic version of his Shikai, Sōgyo no Kotowari. When a stunned Ichigo expresses disbelief at this by stating that the ceremony has not been completed, Szayelaporro points out that Ichigo and the lieutenants have completed it by massacring the Jigoku no Gaki in front of Ukitake's eyes through Ichigo's Substitute Shinigami Badge, hidden in his shihakushō. Pulled back into the Gates of Hell by Ukitake, Szayelaporro leaves Ichigo to ruminate on why the Jigokuchō who guide the Shinigami have "Hell" in their names.

Inventions

 * Consumable Fracción: Before their transformation into Arrancar by Aizen, Szayelaporro modified all of his Fracción. They were modified to be regenerative medicine. If Szayelaporro devours them when he's injured, his wounds will heal. When Verona kept shouting Lumina's name in despair after seeing her get devoured, Szayelaporro angrily told him to be quiet as he'll simply make a new one later. It is unknown as to whether this means he is capable of reviving a consumed Fracción or that he simply meant a replacement.


 * Szayelaporro is known to use spirit-recording insects spread across the body of a test subject. Through use of these spirit bugs he was able to gain information on Renji's Bankai. This information is exceedingly detailed, from its form, abilities, and Reiatsu right down to the spirit particle composition. He then uses this information to his advantage. He also insinuates using the bugs to gain information and analyze Uryū's Quincy powers as well.


 * Unnamed Power Control Device: using the information that he received from the spirit-recording bugs he set up a mechanism in Las Noches that sealed Renji's Bankai in a large room. It also prevented a Seele Schneider from causing any injury, and turned off Uryū's ability to use his Quincy Bow. He shut it off after he changed his clothes.


 * Unnamed Illusion Device: Used during the fight between Nelliel and Nnoitra while Nel was still an Espada. It created an illusion of Nnoitra, tricking Nel and giving Nnoitra a chance to attack her.


 * Controlled Corridors: In order to keep Renji and Uryū, or any other opponent, from escaping, Szayelaporro designed his domain so that no matter how far someone runs he can transfix the halls so they end up back at the room they attempted to escape. In every wall lies a camera, and he can rearrange them as he sees fit.


 * Garganta Construct Device: Mayuri Kurotsuchi discovers this device among the many materials in Szayelaporro's laboratory after his defeat. Mayuri stated that he was able to create a perfect Garganta portal when using it. This includes the ability to close it in mid-transfer and has so far been only used once - To open a portal to the Human World, with Ichigo Kurosaki and Retsu Unohana being the first test subjects.

Powers & Abilities
Master Scientist & Inventor: Szayelaporro is the top researcher and spiritual weapons development specialist of the Espada. Szayelaporro is a talented and intellectual scientist, and he is very sadistic. Szayelaporro has unique Fracción which he modified before having them turned into Arrancar. He told Renji, before their actual fight, to "try to keep all of his limbs intact," as he was going to study his body afterwards. Szayelaporro's intellect not only included science, but also invention, most notably having created a constantly shifting maze within his domain in Hueco Mundo, as well as a device that controls Reiatsu.


 * Advanced Trap Designer: While Dondochakka and Renji traveled the halls of Las Noches, they fell into a very large hole, which was actually a trap designed by Szayelaporro. He stated that out of all the traps he had laid out, this one was the most basic, implying there were far more advanced traps in wait. As the helpless intruder falls through the hole, they end up on a sort of cylindrical slide that leads into the Espada's room.


 * Investigative Immunization Expert: Szayelaporro has a variety of methods for analyzing an opponent's abilities, such as studying the damage done to their former opponents. Once having done so, Szayelaporro can nullify the effects of their abilities, making him virtually immune to their attacks. The most prominent use of this ability was when Dondochakka and Pesche revealed their most powerful technique, the Cero Sincrético, which Szayelaporro was able to easily disperse by analyzing its structure and Reiatsu.

Swordsman: Szayelaporro admits that even though he is an Espada, his combat ability is not very high at all. Despite this, he is skilled enough to effortlessly deflect Renji Abarai's Zabimaru in its Shikai form.

Sonído: Szayelaporro can use Sonído well enough to easily evade one of Renji's attacks. He was also able to catch Uryū Ishida, using Hirenkyaku, off guard.

Enhanced Strength: Despite his slender appearance, Szayelaporro is deceptively strong, able to deflect Renji's Shikai attacks with a single hand.

Hierro: Like most other Arrancar, his body is protected with his spiritual pressure. He was able to effortlessly block Renji Abarai's Shikai with only the back of his wrist. He is capable of withstanding an explosion from Uryū's Sprenger technique directly after a point blank Kidō attack from Renji.

Great Spiritual Power: As the Octava Espada, Szayelaporro has a great level of spiritual power. His Reiatsu is pink.

Zanpakutō

 * When sealed, Fornicarás takes the form of a standard sized katana with a greyish-blue handle and grey sheath, and its tsuba is similar to the nucleus of an atom. Instead of directly wearing his sword at his waist, Szayelaporro has two frilly light-purple strings tied to his waist that holds Fornicarás at two points, letting Szayelaporro carry his sword at about thigh height.


 * Resurrección: Its release command is . Szayelaporro releases his Zanpakutō by calling out its command and then swallowing it, with a pink glow emitting from his mouth. His body then swells to enormous proportions and releases spiritual energy, which covers his immediate vicinity in a fine mist that slowly clears away as he transforms. In his released form, the lower half of his body becomes a multitude of purple tentacles reminiscent of a sea anemone. His feet extend from under the tentacles, which are then replaced by a layered dress-like garment. His upper torso becomes a segmented and form-fitting gray garment, with white sleeves extending from the elbow and down to a wide opening at the wrist that reveal a purple interior. Three small, dark purple extensions span upward from the elbow, while four long, dark purple strands that look like falling drops hang from the underside of the sleeve itself. His hands turn white, and his fingertips become slightly elongated and purple. His hair gains various purple drop-like strands as well. His Hollow mask takes the form of a headdress that forms a thin band across his forehead, as well as what appears to be half the bottom structure of his Hollow mask "glasses", which is attached on either side of his head by fan-like coverings. His left eye gains purple markings that take the shape of four lines on the top and bottom. He also grows four large, gray branch structures on his back, two on each side, which form a shape similar to the wings of a butterfly. Each branch has twelve equally-spaced red strands that resemble falling drops. These strands can expand out, becoming thicker until they look similar to feathers, giving them the appearance of actual wings like those of a bird. The branches can elongate at will. These branches can serve as defensive shields, slowing Bawabawa.


 * He is capable of forming a protective shield by wrapping the wing-like appendages around himself and then engorging them to make them thicker, which he then forms into a ball. The branches can elongate at will. The ball is also strong enough to protect him from the force of a building collapsing and is capable of floating.


 * Resurrección Special Ability: Szayelaporro's released state grants him a number of different abilities.


 * Carbon-Copy: He can unleash a massive amount of black liquid from his back. When droplets of the liquid touch an opponent, a copy of them is created that uses their own individual abilities against them. Since he fires such a vast amount of the liquid upwards, it is nearly impossible for his opponents to dodge or evade the attack. Szayelaporro occasionally alters these clones' appearances to make them more aesthetically pleasing. For example, he changed Dondochakka's clones so that he did not have spots, and Pesche Guatiche's wore pants as opposed to a loincloth; he did not, however, change Renji's or Uryū's appearance. When they are defeated, the clones break apart and multiply, adding to their numbers. He can disperse the clones at will, and they seem to have no free will or thoughts of their own.


 * By grabbing an opponent with one of his "wings" and then spitting them out, one of the strands of his "wings" becomes engorged with purple liquid and then bursts open, creating a small voodoo like doll that has the victim's likeness. Uryū Ishida was noticeably disoriented after the process, and Szayelaporro stated, "Thanks for the feast." Any damage done to the doll's internal organs, accessed by taking them apart and removing the organs (with no damage to the original), is done to the original, debilitating them from the inside. The doll's exterior has some effect on the victim, such as when Uryū felt Szayelaporro scratch his doll's face. All the organs have their name written on them in Spanish.


 * Possession: Should he be eaten, Szayelaporro's body liquefies and invades the nervous system of the one who consumed him, allowing him to assume complete control of their body. Szayelaporro used this against Konjiki Ashisogi Jizō, forcing the Zanpakutō to attack its master. The effect of control acts as a form of will over that which is possessed. Once again, Mayuri was the only one to defeat this technique, as he prepared for such an event by creating a self-destruct sequence for his Bankai should it ever attack him.


 * Szayelaporro's final ability allows him to be reborn if he is injured beyond repair by "impregnating" an enemy. When he has physical contact with the victim, he can implant a portion of himself inside their body. He then "devours" his way out of their body by absorbing all the fluids and chemicals of the victim, like an insect leaving a cocoon or husk. This process is claimed to be fatal to the victim. He matures and develops his body back in a matter of seconds from a liquid-like casing coming from the victim's mouth. Szayelaporro takes great pride in this ability, comparing it to that of a phoenix, pretentiously proclaiming himself a "perfect being" because of it. It was used on Nemu Kurotsuchi, but despite Szayelaporro's remarks on killing the victim, she survived.

Hell Powers
After being cast into Hell, Szayelaporro gained additional powers in line with his new status as the Jailer of Hell.


 * Immense Spiritual Power: Following his consignment to Hell, Szayelaporro's Reiryoku has notably increased; when he broke out of Hell and confronted the Gotei 13, Szayelaporro posed a genuine threat to Renji, despite the latter's own significant increase in power, and held his own against Ichigo Kurosaki without any sign of faltering.


 * Chain Manifestation: Szayelaporro can manifest black chains from the ground to bind and even puncture his opponents' bodies, with the chains being durable enough that Renji could not break them despite his considerable physical strength.


 * Clairvoyance: Szayelaporro possesses a certain level of clairvoyance about other individuals and phenomena, not only knowing that Ichika Abarai was Renji's daughter despite never having met her before but also being fully aware of the true nature of the Konsō Reisai, a ceremony he has never seen performed, as well as the details of the balance keeping the maw of Hell shut.

Resurrección
Dummy Organs: The only person able to overcome the Teatro de Titere was 12th Division Captain Mayuri Kurotsuchi, which he accomplished by replacing all of his organs with "dummies", rendering destruction of the voodoo organs moot.

Absorption of Dangerous Substances: When absorbing the fluids and chemicals of the victims via the Gabriel technique, it is possible for Szayelaporro to absorb substances that are dangerous to him, as he inadvertently paralyzed himself by absorbing the undiluted Superhuman Drug within Nemu's body.

Fracción
Among the Espada, Szayelaporro has by far the most Fracción. He has personally modified each of them so that he can heal his wounds by eating them. Those devoured can be recreated later. Most of them are incomplete Arrancar who do not carry Zanpakutō or appear entirely Human. The majority of them all wear a similar pattern of clothing to Szayelaporro's, sporting the three stripes that run down his chest on their person. Two large Fracción act as Szayelaporro's throne, but also have durable shells on their fronts that are unscathed by Uryū Ishida's arrows. Among his Fracción, the three most prominent ones are:


 * & : Two short and obese Arrancar who first notify Szayelaporro of Aaroniero's death. Later, Szayelaporro ended up eating Lumina in order to heal his wounds.
 * A very large Arrancar that attacked Renji after Szayelaporro stated he was done fighting him. He was shortly after killed by Uryū.

Appearances in Other Media

 * Szayelaporro has his own character album as part of the Bleach Beat Collection 3rd Session. The two vocal tracks are entitled Pink and SCIENCE SHOW. These two songs are notable for their numerous English lyrics, particularly Pink, which is actually more English than Japanese.
 * He features in the second volume of Bleach "B" Station's fourth season.
 * BuriCon - Bleach Concept Covers features Szayelaporro performing "Alones."
 * In the video games Versus Crusade and Heat the Soul 6 (only in his released form, when the player presses the jump button), he can shoot a pink Cero from his mouth.
 * Brave Souls features a unique form for Szayelaporro 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.
 * In this form, Szayelaporro is naked from the waist up with the exception of four long, red-pink, flowing strips of flesh attached to his pectorals in an inward-arrow fashion that float and extend far behind him, ending in teardrop-shaped globules of pink Reiatsu, and his pelvis is decorated with a pink uterus-like tattoo. He now has a jagged, oval-shaped hole in his chest, though it does not appear to be his Hollow hole as the Hōgyoku is absent, and crack-like fissures on his arms and upper abdomen, all of which are filled with pink energy. His lower half undergoes a drastic change: Szayelaporro's legs now resemble those of a canine by arching back from the kneecaps and are covered in white fur. His feet become bird-like with elongated toes, talons, and three phalanges in front and one on each heel, colored deep maroon and transitioning to his leg's coloration with a heart-shaped pattern.
 * Szayelaporro's pelvis is covered by a pair of white wings that transition to a faint blue at the tips, and his backside is covered by a large pink-red carapace shaped like a pair of wings. Six flesh-colored tendrils ending in large eyes with black sclera and white pupils extend from under the carapace, and a long, thin, black appendage widening toward the ending into a two-petaled inverted flower housing the Hōgyoku in its hole and emitting pink Reiatsu originates under the wings. Szayelaporro retains the four lines over his left eye from his original Resurrección, but they are now thinner and the line second from the left runs down his face and neck to his collarbone, while his right eye is now yellow with a narrow pupil. He also gains wing-like earpieces composed of pink Reiatsu. His hair is now a lighter shade of pink and reaches his upper back, with tips resembling those of his original Resurrección's wings, and his fingertips are now purple-red with pink tips.
 * In this form, Szayelaporro is a ranged strong attack character with the "Mind" Attribute and the "Shinigami Killer" ability who has a chance to inflict Poison with every attack. His unlockable skills are "Bruiser +20%", "Debilitator +2 secs.", "Devastation +40%", "Frenzy", "Havoc +20%", "Poison Duration -100%", and "Sprinter +1", while his Soul Trait is "Strong Attack Recharge Time -12%". Szayelaporro's special is, which consists of him stabbing himself in the hole in his chest with his appendage, which causes one of his teardrop-shaped globules to fill up and explode, inflicting immense damage and Poison in addition to reviving fallen teammates once.
 * In accordance with the censorship on the name of Szayelaporro's Resurrección, this technique is named in the English version of Brave Souls.


 * Szayelaporro is also playable in his normal state, drawing from his battle against Renji Abarai and Uryū Ishida. In this form, he is a melee strong attack character with the "Power" attribute and the "Quincy Killer" ability, which he is the first character in the game to possess, while all of his attacks have a change to inflict Poison. His unlockable skills are "Berserker +20%", "Bruiser +20%", "Damage to Poisoned Enemies +20%", "Debilitator +2 secs.", "Devastation +40%", "Frenzy", "Paralysis Duration -100%", and "Sprinter +1", while his Soul Trait is "Crystal/Jewel Drop +17%"; meanwhile, his Arena Traits are "Drain Duration -65%" and "Focus +30", while his Arena Abilities other than "All Stats +5%" are "Strong Attack Damage +10%" at level 5 and "Strong Attack Damage +20%" at level 10. Szayelaporro's special is, where he draws his sword and attacks, inflicting immense damage and Poison.


 * Additionally, Szayelaporro is playable in his Resurrección, Fornicarás. In this form, Szayelaporro is a melee character with the "Heart" Attribute and the "Shinigami Killer" ability who has a chance to inflict Poison with every attack and whose third Strong Attack is a ranged move. His unlockable skills are "Adrenaline +10%", "Devastation +20%", "Frenzy", "Havoc +10%", "Long Reach +20%", and "Sprinter +1", while his Soul Trait is "Evasion 11%"; when Resurrected, his unlockable skills are "Adrenaline +10%", "Bruiser +20%", "Devastation +40%", "Frenzy", "Havoc +20%", "Long Reach +20%", and "Sprinter +1", while his Soul Traits are "Evasion 11%" and "Damage Taken -12%". Szayelaporro's special is, where he creates a doll of an opponent and uses it to attack, inflicting immense damage and Poison.


 * Szayelaporro is also playable in a form stylizing him as a Japanese parasol dancer. In this form, Szayelaporro is a melee character with the "Mind" Attribute and the "Arrancar Killer" ability who has a chance to inflict Poison with every attack. His unlockable skills are "Bruiser +20%", "Debilitator +2 secs.", "Devastation +40%", "Frenzy", "Long Reach +20%", "Poison Duration -100%", and "Sprinter +1", while his Soul Trait is "Strong Attack Damage +20%"; meanwhile, his Arena Traits are "Strong Attack Recharge Time -7%" and "Spiritual Pressure +45", while his Arena Abilities other than "All Stats +5%" are "Strong Attack Damage +10%" at level 5 and "Strong Attack Damage +20%" at level 10. Szayelaporro's special is, where he descends from the skies in a swirling dance, inflicting immense damage and covering the ground with Poison.


 * In the novel Bleach: Spirits Are Forever With You, a large part of Szayelaporro's backstory is posthumously revealed, including his exact relationship with Yylfordt Granz. A clone of Szayelaporro, named Cien Granz, is a major antagonist. Read more...
 * In Episode 299, a special episode designed to promote the 4th movie of Bleach, Bleach: The Hell Verse, Szayelaporro appears alongside Aaroniero Arruruerie in Hell, where they come into conflict with its inhabitants.

Censorship

 * In the manga, Uryū shoots Szayelaporro with his Seele Schneider and pierces his throat. Yet, in the anime, Uryū's shot was through the stomach.
 * Also, while in the manga he literally "eats" his Fracción to heal his injuries, the anime portrayal displays this as converting the Fracción to a glowing purple energy orb to consume.
 * In addition, the way Szayelaporro's technique Gabriel was used in the manga has been significantly altered for the anime. Szayelaporro resurrected himself with Nemu’s body, using his Gabriel technique, but in the anime, it was completely redone so that it could be toned down. Instead of him laying his egg inside of her and emerging head first from her mouth, he is resurrected from an embryo that emerges from Nemu's mouth and develops into him. Also, Nemu does not end up looking as dried up or decrepit as she does in the manga.

Trivia

 * Szayelaporro's aspect of death is Madness.
 * The theme song that Kubo chose for Szayelaporro is "Rape Me" by the band Nirvana on their album In Utero.
 * Szayelaporro was voted the 29th most popular character in the fourth character popularity poll.
 * Fornicarás ranked 23rd in the first Zanpakutō poll.
 * In the second best bout poll, Szayelaporro's fight with Mayuri Kurotsuchi ranked 9th and his fight with Renji Abarai and Uryū Ishida ranked 47th.
 * In both the anime and manga, when affected by the Superhuman Drug, he tried to reach out with his left hand, which was supposed to have been stabbed by Mayuri's Zanpakutō. It was later shown that his right hand was the one that was stabbed.
 * In the English localization of the Bleach manga and anime, Szayelaporro's Zanpakutō is renamed La Lujuriosa, which is Spanish for "The Lustful."

Quotes

 * (About Renji Abarai and Uryū Ishida) "First a Bankai user, then a Quincy! I have such good luck! If I were Yammy, I would probably be on the verge of shouting suerte!"


 * (To Renji Abarai and Uryū Ishida) "For inferior beings like you to irritate me to this extent and even force me to fight you at my full strength... Now, THAT is what I would call a 'bad joke'."


 * (To Renji Abarai and Uryū Ishida) "My, my. Just by teasing you a little, just by surprising you a little, you become blind to all but that which lies before your eyes. Everybody is the same in that respect. Just like children. Humans, Shinigami, and yes, even Quincy. They are all just as inferior. If you want to know what reason Aizen-sama could have for destroying you all... why, that 'inferiority' itself is your sin."


 * (To Mayuri Kurotsuchi regarding Gabriel) "Do you understand what I am telling you? Using this ability, I am able to impregnate myself into my enemies, and thus I can be ever reborn into a new body. Just as the Phoenix, the immortal bird, engulfs itself in flames once it reaches old age and is reborn, its life begun anew, from the midst of those flames. Do you realize now? Immortality. This is its most absolute form. One does not attempt to escape death, but accepts it as one's due, and allows life's cycle to continue, not allowing that death to bring an end to one's own existence. Eternally repeating that cycle of death and rebirth, an existence such as this... truly, mine is what may be called a 'perfect existence'! For one such as me, the concept of 'death' as an end to life simply holds no meaning. You may kill me, but in defiance of the finality of death, I will simply arise once more. Now do you understand? It is impossible for you to truly kill me. As such, you have no means to achieve victory in this battle."

Battles & Events

 * Mayuri Kurotsuchi vs. Szayelaporro Granz
 * Renji Abarai & Uryū Ishida vs. Szayelaporro Granz
 * Invasion of Hueco Mundo
 * Enter The Home of Hollows

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