User blog comment:Xilinoc/Ch. 563 - SUPERSTAR NEVER DIE/@comment-14244059-20131226202839/@comment-14244059-20140101194147

Exactly. I don't think Mask caught James in his attack because that would totally defeat the purpose of his abilities.

I'm still really curious to figure out how James works, or rather just what he is. I'm sticking to my theory for now because, at least as I see it, seems appropriate. This thought has always been in the back of my mind since Hisagi described Mask's powers and I'm really hoping I'm right for once.

I haven't been right about something since I guessed the Top 3 Espada ranks.