Board Thread:Questions and Answers/@comment-25506085-20141013044638/@comment-25360536-20141013162901

Stefan (Shikai - "Rust & Shatter") wrote: (...) 4. Ichigo's Quincy powers are developing and he is now able to use Blut Vene, which is a defensive technique that hardens the skin to repel enemy attacks. Zangetsu is also reforged into two separate swords, but it's still unknown what he can do with them. Ichigo also trained with the Royal Guard, and is now much better at controlling his Reiatsu. It's clearly stated in the question that the answers only concern the anime.