Guardians of the Forest of Menos

The Guardian of the Forest of Menos is an anime-exclusive character. He is an Adjuchas-class Hollow and the leader of the Hollows who reside in the Forest of Menos. His actual name is unknown.

Appearance
The Guardian of the Forest of Menos is a large Adjuchas-class Hollow. He has a large shell-like appendage on his back, which is also where his tail stems from. His Hollow hole is located on the left side of his chest and he wears a large body wrap around his waist.

Personality
He has shown to be very cunning as he sets up traps for intruders in the forest, such as capturing Nel Tu, Pesche Guatiche, and Dondochakka Birstanne in order to lure Ichigo Kurosaki, Renji Abarai, Uryū Ishida, Yasutora Sado, and Bawabawa into a trap. The Guardian of the Forest of Menos is familiar with Ashido Kanō and has fought him many times in the past. Because of their conflict, he has a hatred for Ashido and tries to set up traps for him every chance he gets.

Hueco Mundo arc
After Runuganga sends Ichigo Kurosaki and his friends to the Menos Forest, the Guardian and his fellow Adjuchas enter the forest as well to kill the intruders. During the battles, two of the other three Adjuchas are killed and the Guardian decides to confront Ashido himself. As the Guardian gains the upper hand, Rukia Kuchiki uses her Shikai on him which immobilizes him. Ashido kills him immediately after.

Powers & Abilities
The Guardian of the Forest of Menos is the most powerful Hollow in the Forest of Menos, which is why he was given his title and granted leadership in the forest.

Tail Whipping: The Guardian's main weapon is his tail. He uses this to whip Ashido, but he manages to block his tail.

Appendage Stretch: He has the ability to stretch several long appendages from his back. If this doesn't work, the Guardian can extend his tail into the ground and attack from below the surface.

Cero: The Menos Forest Guardian was also shown to shoot a red cero from his mouth by opening it.

Trivia

 * In the Zanpakutō Unknown Tales arc, a Hollow that resembles the Guardian attacks Muramasa while he is wandering through the Forest of Menos. Muramasa dispatches it with little effort (though, Muramasa is in a weakened condition). This Hollow is black in color and its Hollow hole is located on its upper chest. In addition, it has no visible tail.